Where to eat in Curaçao

Immerse yourself in the dolphin world and observe their behavior in one of their natural lagoons. Choose one of many Dolphin Experiences that fits you best. You can even snorkel or dive with the dolphins in the open water since Dolphin Academy is one of only three facilities in the entire world who takes the dolphins to the open ocean. Don’t forget to walk around Curaçao Sea Aquarium as the entrance is also included.

In the heart of Baoase Luxury Resort, where the sea brushes the legs of dinner tables, you find Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant. Executive Chef combines his French techniques with a whiff of tropical influences and Asian flavors. That, in combination with the exceptional service, make the Baoase Culinary Experience truly unique.

Here's a local favorite. Right on the beach at Caracas Bay, this brightly colored wooden shack serves crowd-pleasers such as goat stew, burgers and cold drinks.

There's a buzz about this trendy place in Pietermaai that effortlessly blends artful innovation with casual comfort. The interior is sleek but not snooty, and the menu features sophisticated presentations of old favorites, from tasty sandwiches to homemade pasta, beef brisket to fresh-baked goodness. Craft cocktails use fresh fruit juices – a treat! Reservations recommended.

A Hip & Modern restaurant that serves the most Flavorful “Build Your Own” Poke Bowls & Sushi Burrito on the Island! Raw or Cooked? The choice is yours! Fresh Food made in front of you!

A Rustic Twist on Urban Dishes. Folks of all stripes crowd into this vast, barn-like structure to snag seats at the picnic tables and feast on down-home Curaçao cooking. The specialty is local dishes such as goat stew, pumpkin pancakes, cactus stew, and whole red snapper. It's tasty and absolutely authentic.

The Dutch and Caribbean food served in this restored colonial building is good, but the views of Sint Annabaai are magic, especially when a huge freighter passes at night with a carnival of colored lights. Avoid the cute but viewless courtyard; the classy bar has a terrace.

This hotel offers quite a variety of food from a gastropub to a pizza place. They offer dining options for every meal and occasion here are just a few.

This excellent little cafe serves up fresh, simple breakfasts and lunches on weekdays from a restored mansion on the gorgeous grounds of Landhuis Bloemhof, the country's most imaginative art gallery. Wander the estate (be sure to stop at the awe-inspiring Cathedral of Thorns), then settle down on the restaurant patio to sip delicious coffee surrounded by trees and birdlife.

By day this beachside restaurant has a casual atmosphere and serves fresh smoothies, salads, superfood bowls and the like. In the evenings, when the candles are lit and the waves lap the shore, it becomes one of the island's loveliest dining spots. Go for the grilled tuna steak, caught fresh by local fishers, or the three-course menu that changes daily.

De Buurvouw is located on the road to Westpunt at the height of the Grote Berg. De Buurvrouw Curaçao is an extensive eatery where you can dine wonderfully casual. The Neighbor is a nice meeting place for neighbors, friends, family and holiday makers. You can enjoy a nice evening together while enjoying a snack and a drink.

Here red snapper, mahi-mahi, and other fruits de Mer are pan-fried and served with a super-tasty secret Creole sauce. The furniture doesn't match. The forks bend. And the service is endearingly gruff. Yet this place is an island institution, serving what many say is Curacao’s best seafood. Located just north of Mambo Beach.

Don’s offers an incredible assortment of not only the best Ice Cream flavors but also smooth Smoothies and delicious Milkshakes, great Ice Coffees & our very own homemade waffle cones. Visit them at the Rif Fort, to try their delicious flavors and great service!

Indulge in delectable light fare and refreshing drinks at this stylish bar, located within steps of an infinity pool and private beach at the Renaissance hotel. Lounge beneath the warm Curacao sun amid an open-air layout with mesmerizing ocean views.

If you happen to be in Scharloo, drop by this colorful and homey cafe for an eclectic, vegetarian-friendly breakfast or lunch. Banana-bread French toast and quiche are winners for breakfast, and good luck choosing from green-papaya sweet-potato stew, veggie lasagne and lentil-bean salad at lunch. Service is excellent. Save space for pumpkin or carrot cake.

From a seaside picnic table at De Visserij ('the fishery' in Dutch), just north of Willemstad, you can sip an Amstel Bright and watch as fishers bring in their fresh catch. Yellowfin tuna, blackfin tuna, red snapper, barracuda, shrimp – you name it. Pick your fish straight from the counter, along with the sauce of your choosing, and watch it fry.