3 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 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.

Opened in 2021, this enchanting little secret garden enclave is the ideal spot to unwind after a day by the sea with high-end cocktails, gourmet tapas, and other shareables. Look for the oil lanterns outside a golden gate near famous Gio’s Gelateria to discover creative takes on classic meat and seafood dishes; fans of plant-based fare enjoy such meatless dishes as vegan tartare and beetroot tartelette.