By Jeff Eichelberger (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Thursday, August 18, 2005 - 7:55 pm: |
First time poster and our first time in Bonaire coming up late September. I went through the threads and came up with this list of places to check out:
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By herman mowery (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #505) on Thursday, August 18, 2005 - 8:37 pm: |
Welcome to the board
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By Scott Phillips (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #199) on Thursday, August 18, 2005 - 8:52 pm: |
I'll add few of my favorites: Mona Lisa and Capriccio's (both on the more upscale end of things), Rum Runners at Capt. Don's (a reliable favorite with a very pleasant setting on the water and a brick pizza oven at dinner only), Maiky Snack (out in the boondocks, very inexpensive local food) and the Garden Cafe (outstanding Lebanese food -- think felafel, hummus, tabbouleh, kabobs -- as well as pizza, grilled meats and excellent fish in tahini sauce). Getting hungry just thinking about it.
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By Marcus L. Barnes (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #385) on Thursday, August 18, 2005 - 9:28 pm: |
Don't forget Pasa Bon Pizza - some of the best pizza I've ever had!
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By Jeff Eichelberger (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Thursday, August 18, 2005 - 10:15 pm: |
Where is Bobby Jan's in relation to Buddy's? I haven't run into that one yet and Sunday lunch will be our only shot at getting there.
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By Jeanine (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #665) on Thursday, August 18, 2005 - 10:43 pm: |
Hey Jeff! You hit my favorites: Richards, Stiflers, Casablanca, Wil's Tropical Grill. I now add Pasa Bon Pizza. A New Yorker owns the place and can he make sausage!
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By Jeanine (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #666) on Thursday, August 18, 2005 - 10:46 pm: |
Hey! I even saved the map to my computer. LOL!
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By J Rushman (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #107) on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 3:17 am: |
Jeff,
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By Mercy Baron (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #153) on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 3:27 am: |
Jeff...I'm surprised you didn't see the threads raving about Bistro De Paris...just a few doors down from Pasa Bon Pizza...not to be missed incredible food!! One of my fave new places.
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By Susan Taft (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #512) on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 7:33 am: |
Jeff, the sign for BobbeJan's is painted on a wall on the main road north of town. It is on your left if heading north and almost across from Donna and Georgio's. The actual restaurant is on the side street that runs down to the water road. They are open Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights beginning at 6pm and Sunday from noon until 2pm. Pasa Bon Pizza is opens at 5pm and is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Great choice for your late arrival.
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By Yana girl (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #303) on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 7:59 am: |
Jeff,
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By herman mowery (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #506) on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 8:28 am: |
""Where is Bobby Jan's in relation to Buddy's? I haven't run into that one yet and Sunday lunch will be our only shot at getting there. ""
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By Corney Ann Carter (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #281) on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 8:34 am: |
another vote for Mona Lisa
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By The Ginocchio's @ Golden Reef Inn (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #842) on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 8:57 am: |
Ok, I'm surprised no one said Bistro de Paris! Incredible French food! It is right next door to Pasa Bon Pizza...Excellent french style conch soup served in warm grain bread bowls....
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By Jeanine (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #670) on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 9:01 am: |
Hi Liz! I left it off of my list because the "boys" out voted me on the recent trip. We had one undecided meal and of course, pizza won out over French cuisine. Everything I have heard about Bistro de Paris has been positive, so it is on my try next time list. I think, but could be wrong, that they are even open for lunch.
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By DARLENE ELLIS (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1622) on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 10:00 am: |
In addition to all of the above, I will add It's Raining fishes catch of the day in Mustard sauce and Chez Lucille's for fine dining which is now next to Casablanca.
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By Cynde (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #14197) on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 10:40 am: |
If you want a great lunch in between dives, go to Bongo's
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By Kelly Baum (GDLW) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3014) on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 11:02 am: |
Croccantinos. One of the more upscale places and a GREAT atmosphere.
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By Jeff Eichelberger (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 10:21 am: |
Thanks for all the suggestions. From another thread it seems that Richard's will be closed for at least part of the week that we are there, so that will open up an evening.
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By drazic (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #4) on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 1:38 pm: |
STIFLERS Bar & Grill.
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By Linda Suter-Gibson (BonaireTalker - Post #51) on Sunday, August 21, 2005 - 3:27 am: |
We recently came back from two weeks on Bonaire and I can honestly say we never had a bad meal. Our expanded waistlines are proof positive.
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By Fiona Rattray (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #331) on Sunday, August 21, 2005 - 3:03 pm: |
I like the Old Inn for Indonesian food, tons of tasty food for the price, just down the road from Plaza Resort.
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By Bonnie (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #105) on Sunday, August 21, 2005 - 3:41 pm: |
I just returned from my first trip to Bonaire. I have to say that our absolute favorite restaurant was Capriccio's. We eat out ALOT and the taggliotelle with lobster or the seafood pasta special are TO DIE FOR. Mona Lisa's was also very good but the ceiling fans on HIGH SPEED made it feel like we were inside a wind tunnel and dried out our contacts. It's Raining Fishes, which is a little further down on the water, was also EXCELLENT. Top notch. I was also surprised that the sushi restaurant was also delicious. We are sushi snobs and I have to say that the only reason we went there was on the recommendation of someone who had eaten there twice in one week. It was worth it and a lovely change of pace.
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By Annette Roswell - The Last Bite Bakery (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #131) on Sunday, August 21, 2005 - 8:23 pm: |
Hi Linda.
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By pat murphy (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #177) on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 7:28 pm: |
i saw lost penguin listed as a dinner choice. are they open later or do they still close at 6PM?
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By martha rhoades (BonaireTalker - Post #17) on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 11:06 pm: |
We celebrated our 18th anniversary at Rum Runner's with their 'special dinner'. It was magnificent! the best, most interesting food we have eaten anywhere. Two of their chefs have represented Bonaire in international cooking competitions. We like to eat fine food, and have traveled a bit. It looks like their everyday menu is less exciting, but nothing in the last 20 years topped their 'special meal'.
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