we are coming in on 6/24-7/1...we have a group of 16 with us anyone anyone know who can fit us all ?
thanks

How about Richards ?

Wherever you go (or try to go), suggest calling well ahead of time and making reservations.

Richard's can handle the crowd. If calling from the States, he can be reached at 011-599-717-5263. Do NOT add a "1" before the "011" as 599 is Bonaire's country code, not a US/North American area code.

Another place that can handle the crowd is Anthony's Extreme Cuisine. Although the food is rather different (4-legged chicken [a.k.a. iguana], goat stew, ...), it is an interesting experience and good. Suggest asking for a price quote and offering to pay in advance as Anthony's is small and it would not be right for him to prepare for your crowd and then not have people show up. I do not have Anthony's phone number.

I have gone with a large group and had no problems at Capt. Dons or Richards. We DID have a bad experience at Tipsy Seagull though... we were the only ones there and got terrible service. Could have been an off night, though.

We joined a group of 16-20 at the restaurant at Harbor Village in 2003. One of the group had caught a 30-pound 'sushi-quality' tuna and knew the chef. They served a tuna ceviche appetizer and several entree options featuring the tuna. The chocolate lava cake dessert was fantastic. My wife and I enjoyed it so much we returned a couple days later.

Kirk at Lions Den will handle this if booked in advance, I guess! Food is yummy!

We have been on the Island twice with a group this size. We were accommodated at Richards, Blue Moon, Casablanca, and Croccantinos. We had 13 one evening at City Cafe and Pasa Bon Pizza another. The only thing you must do is call in advance for reservations and be prepared to go when the restaurant can seat you.

Text removed my moderator due to blatant self promotion.

Casalanca can also handle the group as well as Bistro de Paris. The both have airconditioned dining areas as well.

Frank , are you affiliated with this new restaurant?

Frank,
Which restaurant on Bonaire are you the manager of?

Inquiring minds want to know?

Frank manages Bambu...

Frank - I'm sure you'll get notice of this soon enough from the moderators, but self-promotion for a business you run/manage/work for is a major no-no on BonaireTalk.

That said, we had a nice meal at Bambu with Susan and Lisa this past week.

Jake

One note, Casablanca does not take reservations (at least this was the policy last October)...however, Babs was able to sweet talk them into taking a reservation for our group

Hello GH! I was able to make reservations twice at Casablanca during my last trip (May/June). I think they might have changed their policy.

Thanks Tribs In October, when Babs, Normal, Darlene, Tom, Smack and I went by to make reservations, they said they didn't take them. Again, Babs sweet talked them into taking them

Richard does not take reservations unless the group is 6 or more. Casabalanca DOES take reservations and they always have. I wonder where the misinformaition came from?

Michael...I'll have to ask Babs. When we stopped by last October, they said the didn't take reservations. I'll point Babs in this direction. It was Regatta week, maybe that's why?

Maybe it was a new host (it definitely wasn't a hostess ) When I begged, the owner stepped in and said they would....I did have to be persistent but don't know why...Regatta week, time of evening, overbooked...????....it turned out well anyway!

Yes, all that MEAT was for Darlene!

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Might have had something to do with the way our spokesperson was slurring her words.

Maybe I should have covered my tattoo...and died my hair...

GH,
Maybe you should have shared the beer...

Question, and this one is for Brian.
It is a common 'Americanism' to say that one has had three beers instead of saying that one has had three bottles of beer.

BUT, if one has consumed a pale ale, a lager, and a wheat beer, then is it okay to say that one has had three beers?

These and other questions keep me up late nights....

mare

Then Mare, you're not drinking enough beers.

PS-Michael, Richard takes reservations for any number of diners, not just the 6+ anymore.

Hi Ruth,
I'll start after I've finished my mohito.

Mare

guys you have all been great we have eaten at a couple of the suggestions my group of 16 was welcome everywhere we went ...it is now fri eve and our last meal ...time to go eat and cry .lol
i will write the good the bad and the ulgy in a trip report when we get home ...talk to you soon
Gary

Last week ( June 26), we had a party of 17 that dined at Cactus Blue. Called a few hours ahead for reservations, and table set up for 17. Great food, great service! More info. on trip report I will write later next week.