After many trips to Bonaire we have managed to eat at many awesome places. I am wondering if someone can recommend some of the restaurants that are frequented by the locals on the island as opposed to the tourists and Dutch folks. If you stopped a true Bonairian on the street and asked him/her where a good restaurant was, what would they tell you?

Please, no one take offense to this question.


Andy, I made a small adjustment. All is well.

(Message edited by modjerry on September 23, 2009)

Thank you. Funny how one word makes all of the difference.

Andy..try Antriol Catering for good local food.
Also in the kunuku is Maiky Snack. In reality, there are many great little local spots.

Thanks. Anyone who wants to throw out the name of any of the other great little local spots would be greatly appreciated.

The locals love KFC...Great if you are in hurry and have hungry teenagers..heck, lots of us transplants line up for a taste of home..

as well as "de Bonairiaan", lunchroom operated by Bonaire youngsters, practicing in restaurant business, have some lunch there! it's cheap and its for a good cause! "de Bonairiaan" is located somewhat opposite Cactus Blue.

A lot of local's eat at rose inn.Also kfc.