Normally when we visit Bonaire, we travel with our four children so we don't eat out much. This past visit, however, gave us the opportunity to try out many of the restaurants we had heard about in Bonaire. Our best experience this visit was Bistro de Paris. The owner, Patrice, offers incredibly delicious food with excellent service at a reasonable price. We went back three times in one week because we were so impressed with the quality of the ingredients and preparation. What a tasty treat! Can't wait to go back!

We couldn't agree more Elizabeth - we love Bistro de Paris too! Patrice is an amazing restauranteur. Funny, we also usually end up there three times during a week

It is one of the places that Kathi and I also frequent, both for lunch and dinner.

Here is a little tip. Right in front of Bistro, is a road that actually begins the waterfront road along the harbor. If you make a right there, it will take you up to a little beach, right in front of the harbor of Harbor Village. You suit up there, swim north, across the harbor, then descend onto "Our Confidence" a little wreck, which is kind of cool to dive. Then come back south, along the reef to your truck.

After the dive, rinse off with bottles of water you brought to cook in the sun, then have lunch at the Bistro. It's a perfect afternoon on Bonaire. Oh yeah, if you are not going to dive anymore, try the Muscadet with lunch if Patrice has it.

It is a great owner operator place , Bonaire is blessed with a few such restaurants . It is such a change of pace from our franchised alternatives up north .

Jim got us turned on to the Bistro. Patrice and the food are great. We try to eat there several times on each visit. Just an all around nice place.

Jeff, how was your trip? I was in DC yesterday, freezing my cajones off all day.

Hey Jim, trip was very good. Two weeks keeps getting shorter and shorter. I was in my DC office yesterday and it was definately cold. Frozen cajones aren't covered by insurance anymore, by the way.

Patrice is a person with true flair. I have never seen another french restaurant that highlights a wine labled "Arrogant Frog". He executes both food and maitre'd with such panache it is a true experience.

Is this restaurant near the Harbour Village Resort? Also, does anyone know if you are not staying at the Harbour if you can still book a massage?

Brenda they're very close. Maximum 3 min drive or 7 minute walk. Not sure about the massage but there is an excellent masseuse near Chat & Browse (opposite end of the shopping center)

Brenda, it is South of HV, next to Pasa Bon Pizza.

I read all these posts with interest. Unfortunately I find it very over rated.

Trevor..rest assured it certainly would not be the first time that folks disagree with respect to restaurants (or many other things for that matter). Everyone has different opinions which is why I'm a big fan of forming your own opinions based upon your personal experiences.

Well said as always Vince.