By Nurse Lynn (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #6) on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 4:43 pm: |
What are some good places to eat within walking distance of the Belmar?? Will we need to dress up (jackets & Dress) anywhere on Bonaire for dinner?? Which restaurants would you recommend for Mexican Food? Local Food? Romantic Ocean View?? Thanks
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By Cyn (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #16900) on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 5:38 pm: |
Nurse Lynn, leave the jackets and dresses at home. A casual island dress will be all you will need. Great Escape is across the street from Belmar, Cuban cuisine and great atmosphere. Click on Guacamaya for the hours and menu.
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By Cyn (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #16901) on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 5:41 pm: |
Go here for a restaurant review from a recent Bonaire visitor.
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By Tish (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #930) on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 5:49 pm: |
Great Escape will be very convenient for you.
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By Cyn (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #16904) on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 6:02 pm: |
Tish, thanks for the reminder on the reservations at Coco Palm, Jake posted this on Monday: Well, Bill & Karen had a very nice dinner with us over at Coco Palm Garden (they do a reservation-only theme buffet on Mondays and Thursdays) just now, along with Margarite, who flew in today.
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By Tish (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #933) on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 6:21 pm: |
Cynde, I believe that might be a misunderstanding.
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By Cyn (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #16905) on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 6:28 pm: |
Tish, I've emailed Brigitte privately for more info
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By Cynde (Moderator) (Moderator - Post #106) on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 6:56 pm: |
I heard back from Brigitte at Coco Palm.
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By Cynde (Moderator) (Moderator - Post #108) on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 7:07 pm: |
OK, Coco Palm. Bar is open at 6PM, dinner starts around 6:30. Garden closes at 9PM.
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By John Gnann (BonaireTalker - Post #48) on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 7:33 pm: |
Nurse Lynn, as you may have gathered, the dining options within walking distance of Belmar are quite limited. It's a looong hike to town from Belmar and it wouldn't be much fun on a hot day. We have stayed at Belmar lots of times and usually alternate between staying in and cooking in the apartment and heading into playa to one of the many good restaurants. I hope that you are planning to rent a car or truck - then your dining (and diving!) option expand dramatically!
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By Scott Phillips (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #342) on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 11:42 pm: |
Regarding your questions about specific types of food and restaurants in general.
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By seb (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2592) on Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 9:55 am: |
Sweating? Get back underwater, you ain't been soaked enuf!
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By Tish (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #938) on Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 10:55 am: |
Bring light weight slacks for eating in outdoor restaurants at night. It's cool in the evenings right now with lots of mosquitoes.
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By Sue Goodman (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #280) on Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 1:15 pm: |
I think cool is a relative term...it's 55 degrees right now in NYC today and there are people outside in short sleeves!
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By Jeff Stine (BonaireTalker - Post #80) on Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 9:07 pm: |
If I remember right, Franco at the Ribs Factory has Mexican food in addition to ribs. The view is great from there. When I was there last, his cook was Mexican and could make any dish that you asked for. Great food and good pricing. Jeff
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By Tish (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #945) on Friday, February 17, 2006 - 10:42 am: |
What makes the temperature difference here right now, Sue, is the combination of cooler evening temps plus strong winds. The winter wind chill feels like 60s or even high 50s in the dark, so I'm wearing slacks and long sleeves outside at night and very early mornings. Of course it's still nice and warm during the day.
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