The only complete
Restaurant & Bars guide

Curaçao is called home by a melting pot of more than 50 different nationalities. To meet the wide culinary interests of our people the island boasts many different restaurants and dining opportunities offering spectacular cuisines from around the world. Arthur Frommer rates Curaçao as one of the world’s top four islands with the best food.

Price indication average main Course: Nafl. 10.00 per dot.

 

 

BEACH BAR & RESTAURANT

• AZZURO Beach bar & Restaurant

Restaurant AzZuro is situated on the heavenly palm beach of the Blue bay Golf & Beach Resort, on the former plantation Blaauw, at only a ten minute drive west of Willemstad. Next to Azzuro, the famous Best Western Resort is situated. During daytime, AzZuro is a pleasant beach club, with beach and breakfast and lunch dishes. At night, AzZuro turns into a wonderful restaurant, where guests enjoy an international cuisine in a tropical ambience. AzZuro is the perfect place for your private party or wedding.
Specialties: International
Open: Daily: Beach bar: 10.00 – 24.00
Restaurant: 07.00 – 22.00
Price indication: * *
Address: AzZuro Beachbar & Restaurant
Blue Bay Golf & Beach Resort, Landhuis Blaauw
Tel: 888-6489 | Fax: 888-6495
E-mail: azzuro@bluebaygolf.com
Website: http://www.bluebay-village.com

• Playa Portomari
Playa Portomari beachside restaurant and bar provide a variety of food and drinks. The restaurant is famous for the nasi and bami, dishes originated from the Indonesian cuisine. But you can also get a nice green salad made from fresh greens with excellent vinaigrette. Of course, Playa Portomari serves crispy French fries with or without the well-known Dutch Bitterballen and kroketten. You can enjoy all this on the cozy seaside terrace. Playa Portomari is also a wedding location.
Specialties : international
Open : daily 09.30-18.00
Price indication: * *
Address : Playa Porto Mari
Tel: 864-7558 | Fax : 736-0244
info@playaportomari.com

• Sarifundy`s Marina
A floating restaurant, with a pier on poles and a floating dock. Sarifundy`s is well known as a small cozy and friendly restaurant. The view of the well-known Spanish water and the Curacao yacht harbor is outstanding. Sarifundy`s describes it selves as ``the sailors home``. All yachts around the world stop at sarifundy`s.
Specialties : fish, Garlic Shrimps and fajita`s
Open : Monday no dinner but movie night
Bar: 11.00-23.00 Kitchens: 16.00-17.00 and 18.00-22.00
Price indication: * *
Address : Sarifundy`s marina
Brakkeput Ariba 5
Tel: 767-7642 | Fax: 767-4672

Grill & Steak House

• El Toro Steakhouse



The only open air grill restaurant on the island, El Toro Steakhouse restaurant. El Toro steakhouse restaurant is situated in the heart of Otrobanda. We offer the best steak in town and a fantastic view of the harbor. Apart from our steaks, enjoy our delicious pasta or seafood. Every day we spoil you with a salad bar.
Specialities : grill and seafood
Open : 17.00 – 24.00 Sunday closed
Price indication : * *
Adres : El Toro Steakhouse
mattheywerf z/n
Phone : 462-9400 * Fax: 462-9406
Website: www.eltorosteakhouse.com

• Rodeo house of ribs

The rodeo ranch steakhouse is known as the rodeo house of ribs. The U.S. choice steaks are especially flown in for the restaurant. The menu features baby back ribs, roasted prime rib of beef, shrimps, lobster, fish and much more. The restaurant is a family-owned and managed and they enjoy a high rate of repeat foreign and local guests.
Specialties : daily fresh salad bar
Open : Daily : 17.00-23.00
Price indication: * *
Address : Rodeo House of Ribs
Fokkerweg 3
Tel: 465-9465 | Fax: 465-1793
Email: info@rodeocuracao.com
www.rodeocuracao.com


International foods

• Belle terrace
Belle terrace shaded by a huge tree in a romantic open-air setting by the Caribbean Sea, lunch and dinner guests can enjoy spectacular sunsets, while savoring the local & international dishes. The chef will serve you international and local specialties plus a super grill night on Saturdays! The Avila hotel complements your visit with a variety of live music of which the highlight is the Friday night happy hour.
Specialties : keshi Yena`s, BBQs, Antillean evenings
Open : daily: 07.00-10.00 * 12.00-14.30 * 19.00-22.00
Price indication: * * * *
Address : Belle Terrace
Avila Hotel
Tel: 461-4377 | Fax: 461-1493
info@avilahotel.com

• Blues
Blues is a blues & jazz restaurant and bar, where the food is hot and the jazz is cool. Blues offers an internationally oriented menu and is specialized in seafood. Like the music, the served food is anything but traditional and this is exactly the way the customers like it. The location is perfect for the sunset happy hour, where the island musicians play their Latin jazz and blues tunes every Thursday and Saturday. On Friday blues serves a succulent tapas menu with many delicious meats and seafood selections.
Specialties : fish, lobster and tapas on Friday
Open : Daily: Bar: 17.00-01.00 Dinner: 19.00-23.00 Monday close
Price indication:* * * *
Address : Blues
Avila Hotel
Tel: 461-4377 * Fax: 461-1493
info@avilahotel.com

• Bon Tapas
Bon tapas is situated in Punda. During daytime, enjoy the best cappuccinos, homemade apple pie, cheesecake, brownies, scones or high-tea. For lunch bon tapas offers extensive lunch menu, a weekly special, and a great choice of delicious tapas. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, bon tapas offer a choice of 50 different tapas or a tapas menu for only 12.50. You’re welcome for drinks on the terrace.
Specialties : Tapas
Open : Monday till Wednesday 09.00-18.00
Thursday till Saturday 09.00-23.00
Price indication: * *
Address : Bon Tapas
Hanchi Snoa 8-10
Tel: 465-2510 | Fax: 465-2512
info@bontapas.com | www.bontapas.com

• Dolce Banana Cafe & Restaurant

Definitly the place to be. A very cozy cafe & restaurant specialized in
international quisin. Food is delicious, service outstanding, words can’t describe it. Just come and enjoy it. Everyday happy hour from 5 till 7 pm. And every Friday live entertainment.
It’s up to our last client to decide whether the bar closes.
Dolce Banana Café & restaurant to please you.
Specialties : international food
Open : kitchen : 12.00 – 22.30 * Sunday: 16.00 – 22.30
Bar: 12.00 – till our last client decides
Price indication: *
Address: dolce Banana Café & restaurant
schottegat weg oost 193A
tel: 738- 1216

• Gouverneur de Rouville
Situated directly at the Anna Bay, you will find restaurant De gouverneur. This typical Curacaoan location you shouldn’t miss, welcomes you early morning to late at night for drinks, lunch and dinner. The kitchen is open non-stop. Apart from their expansive, internationally orientated menu, they serve local cuisine with weekly varying lunch and dinner specials as well. De Gouverneur service is a byword for friendliness.
Specialties : French bistro style food and local dishes
Open : daily: 10.00-01.00 kitchen: 12.00-22.30
Price indication: * *
Address : Restaurant & Café gouverneur de Rouville
De rouvilleweg 9
Tel: 462-5999 | Fax: 462-5757
info@de-gouverneur.com | www.de-gouverneur.com

• Kura di hulanda
Kura hulanda is a renowned anthropological museum. In the middle of the busy centre of otrobanda. You won’t be bothered by the excitement, because the restaurant is situated at an inner courtyard. The peaceful ambience is completed by the radiation of the kura Hulanda museam restaurant, enjoy light lunches and excellent dinners, served in an unique historical setting.
Specialties : Bistro style
Open : daily: 12.00-23.00
Price indication: * * *
Address : Kura Hulanda museum restaurant
Langestraat 8
Tel: 434-7700 | Fax: 434-7701
hotel@kurahulanda.com


• Sjalotte
To experience the Mediterranean the way it should be, come to Sjalotte. The stunning garden restaurant is part of the Floris suite Hotel, located on Piscadera Bay. While making your selection from the high-class menu or enjoying one of the excellent bottles of wine from matching wine list, you can watch the crew in the open kitchen prepare exquisite specialties. Sjalotte invites you to luxuriate in the relaxing atmosphere and enjoy the professional and friendly service.
Specialties : Mediterranean kitchen
Open : daily: 07.00 – 23.00
Price indication: * * * *
Address : Sjalotte
Floris suite hotel, piscadera z/n
Tel: 462-6111 | Fax: 462-6211
info@florissuitehotel.com | www.florissuitehotel.com

Italian

• La Pergola



La Pergola, an authentic Italian restaurant situated in the fortress "Waterfort" in the city Punda. We serve the best Italian food in Curacao, which our Italian chef prepares. Apart from the best Italian food, we have the best wine cellar, wines straight from Italy especially for you. Choose from the elegant air conditioner indoor dining room or the open patio to enjoy a remarkable sea breeze with a splash of sea. Enjoy Italy in Curacao at La Pergola.
Specialties : Italian food.
Open : 12.00 – 22.30 and Sunday from 17.00 – 22.30
Price indication: * * * *
Address: La Pergola
Waterfort Boog 46
Tel: 461- 3482
E-mail: lapergola@onenet.an

 

Local

• Air Curacao Restaurant



The 1st first class plane restaurant on the island Air Curacao. Air Curacao restaurant is the perfect place for a delicious lunch or a romantic dinner. The view is excellent here you enjoy the beauty of the nature at your left hand. You can choose between the first class plane and the open air restaurant Air Curacao is specialized in local food. Apart from local food we also offer fresh seafood daily. We recommend tasting our famous local soup Giambo. Enjoy the feeling of flying in Air Curacao restaurant.
Specialities : Local
Open: 11.30 –23.00
Price indication: * *
Adres: Air Curacao restaurant
Koraalspechtweg z/n ( in front of Breezes Hotel)
Phone: 461-0606

• Playa forti



This restaurant was built in 1958 on the ruins of a fortress, constructed by English, during the Napoleonic era. The original canons in front of the restaurant still reflect that adventurous period. This beautiful and historic site high up the rocks, offers the visitors a superb view of the most western part of the island and also a wonderful sunset view. Playa Forti serves a variety of local and international dishes. The specialties include red snapper a la Curacao, stew goat, tenderloin and even cheeseburgers. Playa forti invites you to try the fantastic Pina coladas while enjoying the sunset!!!
Specialties : local food, seafood and international
Open : daily: 10.00-20.00
Price indication: * *
Address: playa Forti restaurant
Westpunt z/n
Tel: 864-0273
c_n.jenkin@yahoo.com

• Rancho el sobrino



At rancho el Sobrino, you will find a typical Caribbean pub, a restaurant, lounge bar, Internet café, rooms and the blue view apartments. The local international cuisine is specialized in grill dishes and of course serves the catch of the day. Rancho el Sobrino: not only a great place for live music, happy hour (19.00-21.00) and karaoke, but for company and private parties too.
Specialties : grill and fish
Open : Daily: 11.00-0.00
Price indication: * *
Address : rancho el sobrino
Korta Pe
Tel: 864-0493 | 888-8822
Fax: 869-4015
E-mail: info@ranchoelsobrino.com
Website: www.ranchoelsobrino.com

 

Lunchroom

• Delifrance
If you’re having breakfast at Delifrance boulangerie at Bistro francais in Salinia, Punda or Bloempot, you can always count on quality and freshness. Here, you’ll find a range of fresh bread and other bread varieties, croissants, salads and more. Be sure to take a look at our surprising daily specials. Enjoy the lovely atmosphere of the terrace or enjoy the cool air-conditioning inside.
Delifrance Salinia
Specialties : croissantsterie, bistro
Open : daily: 08.00-16.30 Sunday close
Price indication: *
Address : delifrance boulangerie et café francais
Salinia galleries 103 c
Tel: 465-2253 | Fax: 465-2253
sneaker@interneeds.net
Delifrance Punda
Specialties : croissantsterie, bistro
Open : daily: 08.00-17.30 Saturday 09.00-17.30 Sunday close
Price indication: *
Address : delifrance boulangerie et café francais
Pietermaai 1-7
Tel: 465-0942 | Fax: 465-0732
schenkkan@msn.com
Delifrance Bloempot
Specialties : croissantsterie, bistro
Open : Monday till Saturday 07.30-17.00 Sunday 09.00-13.00
Price indication: *
Address : delifrance boulangerie et café francais
Winkelcentrum bloempot
Tel: 737-1688 | Fax: 737-1678
delifran@cura.net

 

Oriental

• Chopstix

A Healthy Alternative – Chopstix, a young and dynamic restaurant, offers the freshest sushi dishes on the island. For dinner they also serve oysters, mussels and crab-legs. Try one of their lunch combos or the chef’s selection of today’s fish. Do you have appetite for something that’s not on the menu? Just ask, and the chef will be happy to prepare you wish.
Specialties : sushi and raw bar
Open : lunch: Tuesday till Saturday: 12.30- 14.30
Dinner: Tuesday till Sunday: 17.00-23.00
Price indication: * *
Address : Chopstix
Sta.Rosaweg 33-c
Tel: 738-4846
Website: www.chop-stix.com
E-mail: info@chop-stix.com

• Bali
Selamat dating, Welcome, to Bali rijsttafel. In Indonesia it was known as Makan Besar, big meal. People sitting around a plate of steamed rice with others dishes arranged around it. Those can be meats, seafood and vegetable dishes, which are accompanied by the spicy sauce, sambal. In the 18th and 19th century, the hungry Dutch planters added more and more dishes and that`s how the rijsttafel originated. As there are many variations on the rijsttafel, the chef has carefully selected 25 mounth watering dishes, which include chicken, beef, fish, prawns and vegetables.
Specialties : Indonesian
Open : daily: 18.00-22.30 * Monday close
Price indication: * *
Address :

• Chindy`s
Our Chinese Cantonese restaurant prepares fresh Cantonese/Chinese dishes for you daily. How about a fresh steamed fish Chinese style, stuffed Tahoe, stewed pork with amsoi, roasted duck and much more? On Thursday and Friday, you can enjoy live music.
Specialties : Cantonese/ Chinese
Open : daily: 11.30-22.00 * Monday close
Price indication: * *
Address : Chindy`s restaurant
Nieuw pareraweg 16a
Tel: 465-7444 | Fax: 465-7444

• Choices
Centuries ago, after heavy fighting, Genghis Khan and his Mongolian warriors would build a roaring bonfire. With their razor sharp sword they sliced meats into thin strips and grilled them with vegetables and spices on their upturned shields. At Choices, you can eat like those legendary warriors. We even have a large sizzling hot shield so you don’t have to bring your own. Wander through our food bar selecting the ingredients for your dish. Choose from chicken, beef, pork of fresh seafood, ladle on some of our flavorful sauces and pile on the vegetables. Hand the bowl to one of our chefs for weighing and then watch them create a meal fit for Genghis Khan himself.
Specialties : fondue from the East
Open : daily: 18.30-22.30
Price indication: * *
Address :

• Jaipur
Nested atop the eco-pool, jaipur overlooks the lush grounds surrounding the pond. As the sun sets, the tandoori specialties and jaipur features open – air restaurant adorned with wood elements, Spanish tile flooring and terracotta colored plaster walls. Jaipur`s dining tables are yellow marble with black iron bases surrounded by comfortable teak chairs. The ginger marble bar is complemented by green stools.
Specialties : Asian
Open : daily: 18.00-23.00 Monday close
Price indication: * * *
Address : Jaipur
Langestraat 8
Tel: 434-7700 | Fax: 434-7701
hotel@kurahulanda.com

• Sawasdee
Sawasdee (welcome) to one of the world’s great cuisines. Thai food combines the best of several Eastern cuisines: the oriental bite of Szechwan Chinese, the tropical flavor of Malaysian, the creamy coconut sauces of Southern Indian and the aromatic spices of Arabian food. Thai cuisine is very tasty and thai cooks make a balance between sweet, sour, hot, bitter and salty. Do what the Thais do and put everything on the table at one and share from common dishes.
Specialties : Vegetarian dishes
Open : daily: 18.00-22.30 * Monday closed
Price indication: * *
Address :

Specialties

• Tapas & Copas



Tapas & copas, the genuine Spanish experience in the Caribbean. Besides an exquisite, yet ample selection of wine featuring renowned brand names and premium liqueurs guaranteed to soothe even the most demanding pallets, your home away from Spain offers Curacao’s finest assortment in Tapas: tenderly marinated meats, delicate seafood- and cheese selections, fine pâté’s and the world famous Jamon Serrano and Pata Negra, all served in a tranquil ambience where gastronomic satisfaction is guaranteed.
Specialties : tapas from Spain
Open : daily: 17.00 – 0.00 Friday till 02.00 * Monday closed
Price indication: * *
Address : Tapas & Copas
Dr. Hugenholtzwg naast 31
Tel: 462-9909 | Fax: 462-9990


• The Wine Cellar

The Wine Cellar is a popular and exclusive French restaurant in the Caribbean; the perfect place for a delicious lunch or a romantic dinner. It has been a renowned dining room in Curaçao for more than thirty years. At restaurant The Wine Cellar you can indulge yourself and that special person with the finest international cuisine every day of the year.
Specialties : French Cuisine
Open : Lunch: Monday-Friday 12.00-14.00
Dinner: Monday-Saturday 18.30-23.00
Sunday closed.
Price indication: * * * *
Address : The Wine Cellar
Concordiastraat z/n
Tel: 461-2178 * 560-6589 | Fax: 461-4909
Website: www.winecellar.an
E-mail: nicocornelisse@yahoo.com

 

Terrace Café’s

• Häagen- dazs café
Enjoy a moment of pure pleasure at Haagen Dazs Café that offers exquisite ice cream. To warm up or cool down, delectable drinks, superb sundaes, exceptional cakes and an assortment of special flavors are yours to savor in the bright and cool shop or outside on the airy terrace with a marvelous view of Punda.
Specialties : ice-cream, frappucinno`s, Coffee and pastries
Open : Monday – Wednesday: 10.30-22.00 Thursday till 22.30
Friday – Saturday: 10.30-23.00 Sunday open at 11.30
Price indication: * *
Address : Haagen-Dazs Café
Brionplein
Tel: 462-9232 | Fax: 461-3639
haagendazs@izimail.com | www.haagendazs.com


• The Music Factory (T.M.F)
T.M.F. café is a cozy bar, open from Monday to Saturday for great music, shooting pool at one of the 3 pool tables, darts, super cocktails and cool shooters. Not to mention the several happy hours! Wednesday night, of course, is T.M.F. Karaoke-night. Sing, swing and win fls.100,- and more. The greatest party night of the week. Friday and Saturday are for live music, 70`s and 80`s parties and more. Begin your week right with T.M.F`s horeca night. Everyday is fun, everyday is different.
Specialties : snacks
Open : Monday-Thursday: 20.00-02.00 * Friday and Saturday till 04.00
Sunday close
Price indication: * *
Address : T.M.F.
Salinia 131
Tel: 461-0631 | Fax: 461-0651
tmfcafe@interneeds.net

Bars

• Ay Caramba



What else could one wish after a warm day on the beach, than to enjoy Curacao
and its ever present trade wind, with a view over the handelskade and the Anna bay? Ay Caramba, one will wish after a warm day on the beach. Ay Caramba offers a great variety of drinks at a reasonable price in the heart of the city, Otrobanda. Ay Caramba every Tuesday, reggae night with the band Lions and happy hour from 21.00 till 22.00. Friday Cuban night with happy hour the whole night on mojitos & Cuba Libre. There is also live entertainment by a Cuban band. Saturday night, special happy hour from 21.00 till 23.00.

Ay Caramba, different everyday.
Specialties: Mexican & steakhouse
Open: daily: 16.00 – 02.00
Price indication: *
Address: Ay Caramba
Rouvilleweg 9 e
tel: 462-
Website: www.aycarambacuracao.com
E-Mail: aycaramba@hotmail.com

• Caribbean Lounge Bar
You might as well call this brisk looking bar with her 50 kinds of rum. Of course they serve a large assortment of whiskey’s and vodka’s, champagne by the class, draft beer and each and every possible cocktail. What else could one wish after a warm day on the beach, than to enjoy Curacao and its ever present trade wind, with a view over the handelskade and the Anna bay, from one of the lounge sofa’s of one of the few true bars on the island? Ascertain yourself!
Specialties : over 50 types of rum, champagne by glass
Open : Tuesday till Saturday: 17.00-01.00
Price indication: *
Address : Caribbean Lounge Bar
De rouvilleweg 9
Tel: 462-5999 | Fax: 462-5757
info@de-gouverneur.com | www.de-gouverneur.com

• De Nachtwacht
As the name indicated, the nachtwacht in Punda, is a typical Dutch brown pub. De nachtwacht is unique in not only selling beer by the bottle, but delicious draft beer as well. Every night they offer special events, with of course on Thursday happy hour from 21.00-22.00. Great theme parties on every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.
Specialties : Draft Beers
Open : Daily: 19.00-02.00 Sunday Close
Price indication: *
Address : de Nacht Wacht
Nieuwstraat 42

Car Rentals

• Sagitario Car Rental



Sagitario Car rental is the best car rental in town. Looking for low rates, don’t look any further Sagitario car rental has the lowest rates on the island. Great variety of cars to choose from. We have a pick-up and delivery service from the airport or any hotel. Rent a car for 7 days and guess what pay only 6 days; isn’t that cool. Book online and pay with your master or visa card. No other than Sagitario Car rental!
Open: Monday to Friday: 08.00-12.00 and 13.30-17.30
Address: Sagitario Car rental
Winston Churchillweg 102-C
Tel: 888-1900
Web-site: www.sagitariocarrental.com
e-mail: sagitariocarrental@hotmail.com

 


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