Bonaire's culinary must do's

Did you know that Bonaire has been certified a culinary capital by World Food Travel Association? Of course you must have tasted it! Immerse yourself in Bonaire's surprising culinary scene. Unique dishes, special locations and local traditions. This shortlist will help you make a varying choice of restaurants and food trucks that you should not miss. Here you will find everything for a tropical breakfast, local lunch or romantic dinner. Don't forget to make reservations in time, because you don't want to miss this. For even more insider tips, be sure to visit the reception desk at Belnem House Bonaire.

These three restaurants are the perfect places to enjoy breakfast or brunch:

🥑 Bagel & Bloom - a cozy restaurant where everything is freshly prepared. The menu ranges from Yogurt Bowls to Avocado Smash. From the beginning of August we offer a breakfast service for our guests via Bagel & Bloom (for a fee). Please ask the reception for the possibilities.

🥨 Ocean Oasis - the chefs use local authentic products and are prepared in the Josper charcoal oven. A true taste experience.

🍞 Between 2 Buns - a nice breakfast and lunch café with an extensive menu, from fresh croissants in the morning to a great burger in the afternoon.

For the tastiest lunches, be sure to visit the restaurants below:

🥪 Sebastian's Beach Sorobon - in a beautiful location near a surf spot, you'll find this hip joint with an international menu. You will enjoy the fresh meals here with a view of the sea.

🥙 Posada Para Mira - this restaurant is located in Bonaire's oldest town, Rincon. Be surprised by the flavorful local cuisine while overlooking a breathtaking view of the hills and the town where the true Bonaireans come from. 

🍔 Cactus Blue - a cool food truck where they sell delicious burgers and wraps. Vegatarians and people with gluten allergies can come here too! Cactus Blue is the only lunch address that serves lion fish burgers.

Enjoying delicious food in the evening? These are the three restaurants you really must visit:

🥘 La Cantina - a real atmospheric hotspot with a beautiful and cozy courtyard. The menu offers something for everyone, you really don't want to miss this place.

🍝 Capriccio - this Italian restaurant serves the freshest fish, thin stone oven pizza, tastiest tiramisu, homemade pasta and bread and antipasti to share. Check out their wine menu!

🍱 Stadscafe het Consulaat - this restaurant prefers to put everything in the middle of the table so you can taste everything. You will absolutely be surprised with flavors from all over the world!

Having a nice after-dinner drink? You can at these trendy beach clubs:

🍹 Little Havana - right in the center of Kralendijk you will find this cozy bar with a wide variety of cocktails, wine and beer.

🍻 The Brewery - Bonaire's beer bar with lots of diversity in beers. Highly recommended if you like special beers!

🧉 Karels Beach Bar - enjoying the view of the sea with a refreshing beer or beautiful cocktail, this is your holiday.