I have not Been to Bonaire since May 2006. Last time we were there my wife and I had a blast trying to eat all of the mixed grill by ourselves. We actually polished off all the meat but didn't eat all the sides (see our profile pic and guess who did the most eating). O.k. so my question is:
Is Casablanca the same as I remember or are there other similar meals I should try? I have just been reading some recent comments that seem to imply that Casablanca is somehow different. However, these comments are somewhat vague and I may be reading too much into them.

Thanks,
Chris and Amelia

I've eaten there twice since August 2008. The place is good, especially on a quiet night. The mixed grill is still an impressive pile of meat; I found the flank steak a bit tough but the rest of the mix was excellent. We took the chicken pieces with us and we enjoyed them as lunch the next day.

Does anyone remember how much the mixed grill runs about?

We didn't make it to Casablanca on our trip last year, but plan to this year, and the mixed grill is on the list, particularly because of the left overs. ;)

Chris.. I had the mixed grill last week. Excellent. The only thing they're doing differently is no more blood sausage..Which is a good thing. Now we get double portion of chorizo sausage instead.

Vince, how can lack of morcilla be a good thing?

Holy meat-pile Batman!!!!!!!!!

We had the mixed grill in 2006 and it was excellent. In 2007 the wifey just had a steak and I had a pork chop. Excellent too.

Exactly the news I was looking for Vince, Thanks!

-Chris

Now this is my idea of a must do dinner on Bonaire. I'm not big on fancy little dishes with exotic sauces and expensive wines. A big pile of grilled meat and a good beer is the ultimate for me, Hey... I am from Alabama.

So, based on this does anyone have any recommendations for other places to try?

Thanks!
Chris

Patagonia is another steak place in Bonaire Chris that you may want to try and compare it to Casablanca's mixed grill.

Chris, Patagonia is owned by the family that use to own Casabanca and started the whole "mixed grill" craze. A similiar menu but not exactly. if you like tapas, La Guernica is good, Warung Louise for Indonesian and a must is Bobby Jans barbeque, cheap, and good food. Only on weekends and mostly take away. Enjoy!!

Thanks for the suggestions. I may have to eat dinner twice each night while I'm in Bonaire so I don't miss out on any good meals

Mmmmmm!! diving and eating two of my favorite things!!

Don't miss Plazita Lemonina for great food and strong flavours.

DiveWarm last Sept the mixed grill was appox 35usd.

To my way of thinking, Casablanca is 'way too much meat, not well cut and not well cooked. Whereas Pantagonia benefits from much better service, waterfront tables, and way nicer meat and presentation.

Patricia, you lost me at "way too much meat".

Here is a link to their website. http://www.restaurantcasablanca.com/index.html Not sure that they post the prices though. We have eaten there a couple of times, but never did the Mixed Grill - sorry guys - but JUST TOO MUCH MEAT! We would have to eat there on our first night and would have enough food left for our entire 2 weeks.! What we have eaten there has been excellent but that was a year ago, things can change. Hope they haven't.

Chris,
My husband and I are in bonaire now and if you want some really good grilled meat you should go to Bobby Jans - it's near Bonaire Oceanfront apartments- it's only open on the weekends but has been the best place we have eaten so far! Great ribs and chicken.
Thanks,
Kelly

Kelly, Bobbejan's is very good! If you want to try some very good rib's try The Rib Factory in town. Located on the upstares of the shopping plaza. Franco, the owner will give you a rib experience that you will remember... Ron

Thanks Kelley, being a good southern boy I can't pass up a chance to eat some yummy BBQ

Thanks for the tip on the ribs Ron, sounds finger lickin' good