6 Best Restaurants in Bonaire

Chef Jeroen and his wife Tiffany have created a seaside dining oasis that offers a leisurely, relaxed experience and some of the island's most creative seafood, steak, and vegetarian dishes and utilizing both locally and globally sourced ingredients. Choose from enticing small plates like ceviche lionfish or truffle risotto, or opt for a multicourse feast with optional wine pairings. They also have a special three-course menus for kids and vegan tasting menus with advance notice.

This splendid, family-run Italian eatery offers casual à la carte dining on a terrace or meals in a more romantic setting in a tonier, air-conditioned dining room. Choose from 50 regular offerings—including thin-crust prosciutto pizzas, caprese salads, linguini with scallops, and red wine–braised lamb shank—or go for the five-course prix-fixe menu.

This aptly named, eclectic eatery serves everything from pasta and risotto to ribs and skewers to schnitzels and shareables in a labyrinth of dining nooks, decks, and gardens. At lunch, it attracts hungry crowds with inventive burgers and sandwiches; at night, two bars draw folks for cocktails and tapas, and the chef’s surprise dinners pack in those looking for a full meal. There's live music some weekend evenings.

Owner Patrice Rannou has transformed a marina venue into an intimate waterfront dining terrace with two delightful options: Bistro de Paris, which offers a traditional evening menu, and the casual Zazu Bar, which has a light-bite menu. Both serve some of the island's best French-international cuisine featuring fresh fish dishes and house favorites, such as a delectable lamb shank entrée.

Reserve in advance for a sunset dining experience at this chic, romantic, waterfront spot (the pier table, which seats up to 25 people, is one of Bonaire's most sought after). Chef Sebastian has created his own niche, with an eclectic menu of international dishes prepared with a Mediterranean flair. Fly & Dine packages include an aerial sightseeing trip over Bonaire in a small plane with an oceanfront dinner afterward. 

At this seaside eatery specializing in Caribbean-inspired tapas, the flavors are bold, the plating is artistic, and the water's-edge tables are illuminated by torches. After dinner, head to the neighboring beach bar to enjoy a lively vibe and DJ entertainment. It's next to Eden Beach Resort.