Where to go after dark in Bonaire
If to you a trip abroad is not complete without a complete exploration of the local culinary scene, chances are Bonaire will tick your boxes. With a choice of international flavours including Dutch, Colombian, Italian, French, Chinese, Surinam, German, and Indonesian, and a kuminda krioyo (local cuisine) composed of a variety of fresh fish, stews, rice, funchi and more, your taste buds are likely to feel inspired on the island. Furthermore, most restaurants also offer great bars with a vast carte of international wine choices.
Although it tends to rely on imported ingredients, the local cuisine is built around a few staple elements found on the island. Among those are goat meat, fish, iguana meat, sorghum (used in pancakes and porridge), as well as fruits such as mangoes, limes, soursap, mispel, and shimaruku.
BAKERIES & LIGHT BITES
In Kralendijk, enjoy a light lunch or a sweet bite at Between 2 Buns, Boudoir, Exito Bakery, grab a homemade gelateria from Gio’s, or satisfy your sweet tooth at the French bakery Fait Maison.Heading to a local bar is a great alternative any traveller who wants to enjoy a social evening of drinking without visiting a bustling night club. At J.J.’s Paradise in Marigot Bay, you’ll gather to sip on drinks while watching fire-eating shows, participate (if you choose!) in limbo contests and let loose with karaoke nights.
FAST FOOD
For the local version of fast food grub, head to Burger & Beer, Wattaburger, or Pasa Bon Pizza in Kralendijk, Cactus Blue on Donkey Beach, King Kong Bonaire on Bachelor’s Beach, Kite City at Te Amo Beach.In Kralendijk, enjoy a light lunch or a sweet bite at Between 2 Buns, Boudoir, Exito Bakery, grab a homemade gelateria from Gio’s, or satisfy your sweet tooth at the French bakery Fait Maison.
LOCAL FLAVOURS
Get an authentic taste of Bonaire at Bobbejan’s, Zeezicht, or It Rains Fishes in Kralendijk, Eddy’s Bar & Restaurant on Debrot, Maiky Snack on Kaminda Nieuw Amsterdam, Posada Para Mira and Rose Inn in Rincon.In Kralendijk, enjoy a light lunch or a sweet bite at Between 2 Buns, Boudoir, Exito Bakery, grab a homemade gelateria from Gio’s, or satisfy your sweet tooth at the French bakery Fait Maison.
INTERNATIONAL FLAVOURS
You will find most international cuisine options in Kralendijk, such as the Mona Lisa, Capriccio, Donna & Giorgio, and Sonia Home, Bistro de Paris, At Sea, Barrel Wine Bar, Blue Garden Brazilian Grill, Cuba Compagnie, El Mundo, La Cantina, La Guernica, Osaka Sushi Bar, Patagonia, Plazita Limeña, Ribs Factory, Sebastian’s Restaurant by the Sea, Wil’s Tropical Grill, Chibi Chibi.In Kralendijk, enjoy a light lunch or a sweet bite at Between 2 Buns, Boudoir, Exito Bakery, grab a homemade gelateria from Gio’s, or satisfy your sweet tooth at the French bakery Fait Maison.
SPECIALITY CUISINE
For an alternative dining experience, head to Go Green Ayurveda in Kralendijk, or Courses in Sorobon.In Kralendijk, enjoy a light lunch or a sweet bite at Between 2 Buns, Boudoir, Exito Bakery, grab a homemade gelateria from Gio’s, or satisfy your sweet tooth at the French bakery Fait Maison.
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
If you fancy adding a touch of excitement to your Bonairean nights, dance the night away to the irresistible beats of Merengue, Salsa, and Bachata at one of the island’s many nightclubs and bars, where you’ll be able to enjoy DJs and live music. You will find those mostly in town and on the ocean promenade, such as Little Havana, Tropical Rancho, Lucas’ Nightclub, Karel’s Beach Bar, Cuba Compagnie, or El Cumbre.
FEELING LUCKY?
Make the most of it at the island’s Divi Flamingo Beach casino, or enjoy one of Plaza Resort Bonaire’s very popular Poker Nights. In Kralendijk, enjoy a light lunch or a sweet bite at Between 2 Buns, Boudoir, Exito Bakery, grab a homemade gelateria from Gio’s, or satisfy your sweet tooth at the French bakery Fait Maison.
If you wish to take your exploration of the island to a deeper level, consider joining one of Bonaire’s night dive and snorkel trips, and discover the local wildlife under a new spectacular kind of light.
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