Favorite restaurant on Bonaire

[RJP]

Ouch. Does the local market stock PB&J

My buddy and I loaded up on PB&J, cold cuts, and bread for lunches + powdered drink mixes brought from home. Then, all the money we saved at lunch went into good food and wine at dinner!

 

[tc_rain]

Pasa Bon Pizza is hard to beat for the price.

 

[Bubbletrubble]

For our Bonaire trips, our group brings stuff for a few dinners and snacks -- dried pasta, canned goods, spices/seasonings, powdered Gatorade, Costco jar of peanut butter, jam, granola bars, cereal, instant oatmeal, tea, etc. Once we arrive on the island, we do our foraging at the local supermarkets for perishables (bread, pastries, fruits, vegetables, milk, soft drinks, beer, cheese, meats). As has been mentioned, you have to keep an open mind and be opportunistic when it comes to buying items in the grocery stores. One day the shelves can be full, and the next they can be rather barren. Such is island life.

With regard to eating out, we had very good meals at Will's Tropical Grill and El Fagon Latino. El Fagon presented a very good value, as I recall. The goat stew at Chibi's was stringy and not so flavorful. Cactus Blue, Mona Lisa, Pasa Bon Pizza, and Patagonia were OK. On the whole, I thought the restaurant situation was over-priced for what it was. In terms of quality, I wouldn't necessarily call Bonaire a foodie destination, but that isn't the island's primary attraction anyway.

Have a great time on your trip...

 

[RJP]

Pasa Bon Pizza is hard to beat for the price.

It is without a doubt the best pizza on all of Bonaire!

 

[reefduffer]

I voted for Casablanca, and I wouldn't change that as my vote for favorite. We really like it, and it's also a great value wrt leftovers. We've eaten there every one of our four trips, and even went twice last time.

But the best meal we've had on Bonaire was at Unbelievable (corrected from Incredible) Restaurant. It was fairly new in 2008, and we went back in 2010. I wouldn't change my vote for favorite, but I'm surprised Unbelievable isn't even on the list.

 

[gypsyjim]

We also like the little Chillian restaurant on Kaya Grandi downtown.

 

[rad21]

I voted for Casablanca, and I wouldn't change that as my vote for favorite. We really like it, and it's also a great value wrt leftovers. We've eaten there every one of our four trips, and even went twice last time.

But the best meal we've had on Bonaire was at Incredible Restaurant. It was fairly new in 2008, and we went back in 2010. I wouldn't change my vote for favorite, but I'm surprised Incredible isn't even on the list.

I think you mean Unbelievable and it is one of our favorites too

 

[phelana]

I think Mi Banana is fun for local Columbian food and great desserts, homemade. It's cheap too. Love the fish and fries at Bobbijan's. I love the wine and pasta and homemade gelatto at Capriccio's. The best dining is at Yacht Club. See Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations--Bonaire Blog for my 50th b day dinner photos. Amazing..Wil's Grill has the freshest fish and wonderful owners...Mona Lisa is top notch too..

 

[lsorenson]

We ate at Capriccio's just this evening... Yep, 100.00 but a very good dinner if you like Italian and maybe if you don't... I understand the pasta is homemade (which it should be) and my wife and I shared everything... Again, good feed! We had a couple of friends recommend it from the last trip here and I am glad my wife remembered the name....!

lee

 

[reefduffer]

I think you mean Unbelievable and it is one of our favorites too

Oops. Yes, I meant Unbelievable, thanks.
I was typing from memory, and in a hurry. Sorry for any confusion.