Island Restaurant and Nightlife Recommendations for restaurants
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Island Restaurant and Nightlife Recommendations for restaurants
Island Restaurant and Nightlife Recommendations for restaurants, bars and entertainment The Baoase family is very excited to soon welcome you to our secluded luxury resort. In this document we have presented a selection of Baoase’s top picks for restaurant, drinks and bites combined with entertainment. The top picks are for those seeking to explore the colorful Curacao, full of history with a diverse Caribbean culture and Cuisine. In comparison to the rest of the Caribbean, Curacao has many International and Cosmopolitan Chefs with a large variety of different restaurants with different cuisines for your to experience. Though Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant is known to be the best restaurant on the island were Executive Chef Rene Klop and his team offers fine dining on the beach with professional and friendly service, we do recommend other restaurants and bars to explore during your stay in Curacao. All information is subject to change, please contact the FrontOffice for the latest information. Restaurant Island Recommendations Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant is our number one restaurant recommendation. The Reason that we are number one is that we only use the freshest ingredients from local farmers and ingredients that are not found on the island we fly in from abroad, for example our Creuses Oyster are flown in from Normandy France. Together with our exceptional service and wine selection our restaurant is the perfect night out. Though below you find our Top 10 Restaurant Picks for you to experience. Kome Category: Dinner, International Fusion, Indoor, Wines Location: Pietermaai, 5 min by car Type Cuisine: a Fusion of World Cuisine Kome features a chef driven menu where worldly cooking techniques lay the foundation for their creative freedom. Chef David and Pastry Chef Susan live for cooking. The chefs cook things that make them happy, like homemade sausage, tasty sandwiches, curry’s, stews, fried chicken, fresh bread, pie or something altogether surprising and new. Closed on: Sunday & Monday closed for Dinner Saturday & Sunday closed for Lunch Entertainment: Friday: DJ starts at 10 PM Special evenings: Wednesday: Tapas Night Website link: www.komecuracao.com BijBlauw Category: Dinner, International Fusion, Outdoor, Sea view Location: Pietermaai, 5 min by car Type Cuisine: International Fusion You can sit on a seaside terrace, which looks out to the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy the beautiful historic buildings and Sunset. Dining at BijBlauw is a culinary experience! On the dinner menu you will find a variety of meat, fish and vegetarian meals with wonderful flavor combinations. Closed on: Open Daily Entertainment: Thursday & Friday Live Music starts at 7:30pm Special evenings: Saturday: Bring your Own Wine Night Website link: www.hotelbijblauw.com Wine Cellar Category: Dinner French Cuisine, Wines, Indoor Location: Pietermaai, 5 min by car Type Cuisine: Culinary French The kitchen combines authentic French cuisine with Caribbean flair, adding a personal signature. Watching over your health, the chefs always include the freshest herbs and the finest Virgin Olive Oil in their cooking. The menu features dishes like fresh Grouper and lobster, while the finest rack of Lamb from Holland is flown-in weekly. Closed on: Sunday’s Entertainment: None Special evenings: None Website link: www.winecellar.an All information is subject to change, please contact the FrontOffice for the latest information. Fishalicious Category: Dinner, Seafood, Indoor, Wines Location : Pietermaai District, 3 min by car Type Cuisine: Culinary International Seafood Delicious seafood in a cozy environment, also offer a few meat dishes and a large variety of selected wines and champagnes from all over the world. Closed on: Sunday Entertainment: none Special evenings: none Website link: www.fishalicious.net De Gouverneur Category: Dinner, International and Local Cuisine, Spectacular Handelskade View Location : Otrobanda, 7 min by car Type Cuisine: International, Local dishes Situated on the second floor, at the harbour’s entrance, beautiful 180º view of The city of Willemstad and the famous Handelskade with its unique bridges that connect Punda and Otrobanda. At night, an abundance of lights reflects on the water of the harbour offering the most spectacular view. Closed on: Open Daily Entertainment: None Special evenings: None Website link: www.de-gouverneur.com Ginger Category: Dinner, Indian Asian Cuisine, Out & Indoor Location : Pietermaai District, 5 min by car Type Cuisine: Indian, Asian, Caribbean In the middle of the historic area of Pietermaai there is a hidden square called Kalksteegplein. Behind the colourful atelier of arts area Mirjam Griffioen, you’ll find our Restaurant Ginger. This cozy place offers you the great Asian-Caribbean Cuisine. A good selection of hot & spicy food, noodles & rice plates, vegetarian dishes, curries, stews and so much more. Closed on: open every day Entertainment: every Friday live music 7pm – 10pm Special evenings: every Friday live music Website link: www.gingercuracao.com Osteria Rosso Category: Dinner, In and Out Indoor, Trendy Location : at the Trupial Inn Hotel, 10 min by car Type Cuisine: Italian For those who like Italian food including fresh pasta’s, pizza’s and other Italian delights we recommend you to dine at Osteria Rosso. The restaurant has a trendy atmosphere and party in and outdoor. Closed on: open daily Entertainment: every Thursday live music 7pm – 10pm, Happy hour 7-8pm Special evenings: Every Tuesday – gluten free evening Website link: http://www.osteriarosso.com/ All information is subject to change, please contact the FrontOffice for the latest information. Boathouse Food and Marina Category: Dinner, International, Spectacular Ocean View, Outdoor Location: Jan Sofat, 12 min by car Type Cuisine: International Boathouse Food & Marina is situated in the middle of a sloping green landscape at the azure blue Spanish Water. Each table on our panoramic terrace offers a magnificent view over the Spanish Water. Closed on: Tuesday’s Entertainment: None Special evenings: Every Wednesday Balinese Buffet Website link: www.boathousefoodandmarina.com Tinto Category: Dinner, Steakhouse, On the beach, Outdoor Location: Jan Thiel, 15 min by car Type Cuisine: Argentinian Argentine cuisine is the inspiration for Restaurant Tinto. All fish and meat dishes are prepared on a charcoal grill, in the beautiful open-air kitchen. Sit under a palm leaf roof with an elevated view of the sea, or enjoy the waterfront under the swaying palm. Closed on: Monday’s Entertainment: Wednesday: Unplugged Guitar and Singer at Zanzibar Special evenings: Every last Thursday of the month at Tinto Latin dance show & Latin Music Website link: www.beach-restaurants.com Zest Mediterranean Category: Dinner, Lunch, Mediterranean, Wines, Ocean View Location: Jan Thiel, 15 min by car Type Cuisine: Mediterranean The dishes are a combination of culinary specialties from the Mediterranean. The menu includes fresh pasta, pure fish and meat dishes and specialty desserts. Closed on: Open Daily Entertainment: None Special evenings: Friday: Lobster fest 7pm, 8pm, 9pm Reservation Required Website link: www.beach-restaurants.com All information is subject to change, please contact the FrontOffice for the latest information. Drinks & Bites Recommendations Curacao is known for having a large variety of Beach Bars and Restaurant that turn into nice hangout places for drinks, live music and bites. Enjoy a Caribbean cocktail in one of the below Top Picks for Drinks & Bites. And below you find additional recommendation for the younger guests who seek for places where young locals, tourists and interns hang out. Miles Jazz Vinyl & Cigars Category: Bar and Restaurant In- & Outdoor, Jazz & Other Live Music, Cocktails Location: Pietermaai District, 5 min by car Specialties: Drinks & Music Miles, named after Jazz legend Miles Davis, is a cozy Jazz Café in the Nieuwestraat located in the colonial center of Pietermaai. Enjoy laid back Jazz music from real vinyl turntables and tasty drinks in a relaxing atmosphere! Closed on: Open Daily Entertainment: Friday: DJ with Turntables Special evenings: Saturday: Jazz or Other Live Music Website link: www.milescuracao.com Mundo Bizarro Category: Bar and Restaurant In- & Outdoor, Cuban Style, Cocktails, Live Music and Lounge Location: Pietermaai District, 5 min by car Specialties: Fresh mojitos, amazing cocktails and a delicious variety of mouthwatering snacks! Mundo Bizarro is a major hit because of its bizarre, colorful, old fashioned, Cuban style interior. Weekly live music sessions, set the stage for the perfect night out for drinks and snacks. Enjoy a drink at the mosaic designed bar with small artistic details and the friendly servers. Closed on: Open Daily Entertainment: Live Music every Friday and Saturday Special evenings: Every Tuesday Live Tango Dancers & DJ Website link: www.mundobizarrocuracao.com Saint Tropez Category: Bar and Restaurant, Outdoor Lounge and Pool Lounge Area, Seaview, Cocktails Location: Pietermaai District, 5 min by car Specialties: Ice Tropez, a Sparkling wine cocktail popular in Saint Tropez, in the French Riviera Finger Food. A bit of the French Riviera on our lovely island of Curacao. Just sit and relax, enjoy the beautiful view and drinks served just the way you like it. Enjoy the "Bon Vivant" like the French say the good life so we can "Santé" (cheers) in Saint Tropez!! The Jet Set feeling for everyone! Saint Tropez Ocean club is located in the Popular Pietermaai District near downtown Punda. Closed on: Open Daily Entertainment: Friday: DJ Lounge & International Special evenings: Monday Sushi & Cocktail night Website link: www.sainttropezcuracao.com All information is subject to change, please contact the FrontOffice for the latest information. Royal Dutch Cheesery Category: Bar and Restaurant, In- & Outdoor, Dutch Cheese Assortment & Wines and Indoor Lounge Location: Riffort Village Otrobanda, 7 min by car Specialties: Cheese Fondue, Raclette Gruyère Fondue and Wines A true ‘Cheese Experience’ located in the historic Rif Fort, build in 1826. Enjoy tasty cheeses and fresh meats on a lively square. In the evening enjoy the cheese fondue and Raclette Gruyère fondue, but also fresh meat, fish dishes and salads. Daily cheese tastings and two delis where you can shop for cheeses. Closed on: Sunday Entertainment: Thursday: Unplugged Guitarist & Solo Singer Friday: Gino & Friends Saturday: Live Latin Music Special evenings: Live Music on Thursday, Friday & Saturday Website link: www.cheeserycaribbean.com Infinity Beach Club (Renaissance) Category: Bar and Restaurant, Outdoor Lounge on a beach with palm trees on the second floor of the Renaissance Hotel Location: Riffort Village Otrobanda, 7 min by car Specialties: Friday: Drinks & Snacks from 6pm – 7pm Saturday: BBQ on the Beach starts at 1pm Be amazed by the stunning view from the elevated Infinity Beach of the Caribbean Sea. Sitting outside you can enjoy BBQ a la carte on the beach on Saturday. The restaurant is located on the second floor of the Renaissance Hotel. Closed on: Open Daily Entertainment: On Friday Live Music, Caribbean Steal Band or Lounge DJ starts at 6pm Special evenings: Friday Live Music or Lounge DJ and Saturday BBQ a la carta start all day Website link: www.renaissancecuracao.com Zest BBA on beach Category: Bar and Restaurant, BBQ on the Beach, Sunset View Location: Jan Thiel, 15 min by car Next to Papagayo Beach Club. A trendy spot with a glistening infinity pool and an alluring sandy shoreline. Enjoy lounge areas, relax on the beach and nibble on bites. Each weekend, live DJ from next to the infinity pool. Closed on: Open Daily Entertainment: None Special evenings: Friday: Lobster Fest 7pm, 8pm, 9pm Friday: Rotisserie chicken from the Brass Oven, starts at 5pm Daily BBQ on the beach starts 1pm – 9pm, BBQ on the beach is popular on Saturday’s Website link: www.beach-restaurants.com All information is subject to change, please contact the FrontOffice for the latest information. Papagayo Beach Club Category: Bar and Restaurant, Infinity Pool Lounge Area, Seaview, On the Beach, Cocktails, Outdoor Location: Jan Thiel, 15 min by car Papagayo Beach Club is considered to also be one of the hot spots on Curaçao with a sparkling infinity pool and an enticing white sandy shoreline. Enjoy sleek lounge areas, relax on beach chairs and nibble on bites. Each weekend, live DJ sets next to the infinity pool. Closed on: Open Daily Entertainment: Saturday & Sunday DJ from 1pm to 7pm Special evenings: Tuesday: RED BBQ. Starts 6pm Thursday: Kushina Krioyo starts at 6pm Sunday: Sparkling Sushi starts at 1pm Website link: www.papagayo.com/beach-club Young and Fun Nightlife Recommendations Curacao offers many places each and every day of the week where young couples, singles and interns come to meet, drink, dance and hang out. Experience the Island Nightlife, Local, International and Live Music at the following recommended places: Cabana Beach – on Wednesday Category: Beach Club, Lunch, Dinner, Lounge, Party on the beach Location: Sea Aquarium, Mambo Beach 3 min by car Cabana Beach is a fun beach club for the younger guests and located close to Baoase. Here is where you find the Dance and Dine parties on the beach – every Wednesday. The restaurant offers special evenings such as Fish and Meat Market. There is a cozy atmosphere combined with live entertainment to ensure a fun evening. Closed on: Open daily Entertainment: Live music every Wednesday, starting at 9:30 PM Special evenings: Wednesday: Nine dot Five, Dance & Dine from 9:30 PM Friday: Cabana Fish Market from 7 PM Sunday: Steak Market Sunday, Happy Hour from 5 PM till 6 PM and freshly baked Pizza from 1 PM Website link: www.cabanabeachcuracao.com All information is subject to change, please contact the FrontOffice for the latest information. Wet ‘n Wild– on Sunday Category: On the Beach, Sunset, DJ on the beach Location: Sea Aquarium, Mambo Beach 3 min by car On Sunday night enjoy drinks on the beach Wet & Wild becomes the most popular nightspots on Curaçao. DJ Boogie Man, one of the most popular island DJ ensures that tourists, Interns and other residents on the island, dance all night long! You should bring your dancing shoes or flip flops. Wet ‘n wild is on the beach Closed on: Open daily Entertainment: Sunday: DJ International/Local Special evenings: Sunday Website link: www.beachrestaurants.com/en/restaurants/zanzibar-beach.html Zanzibar– on Saturday Category: On the Beach, Sunset, Lounge, Live Music on the beach Location: Jan Thiel, 15 min by car In the eastern part of Curacao, you'll find the charming Zanzibar Beach & Restaurant. As the name already implies, the bar and the restaurant the coziness of East Africa. Sit on a beach chair or lounge bed and enjoy a lazy night at the beach under the many palm trees. Enjoy your drink at a beach bar. Closed on: Open daily Entertainment: Wednesday: Unplugged Guitar and Singer Special evenings: Saturday: Live music starts at 6:00 PM & DJ International/Local Website link: www.beachrestaurants.com/en/restaurants/zanzibar-beach.html Grand Cafe de Heeren– on Thursday & Saturday Category: Lunch, Dinner, Dutch Pub, Drinks, Live Music and DJ Location: Zuikertuintje Mall, 15 min by car De Heeren since 2001, is one of the typical Dutch Pub’s “bruine kroeg” on Curacao. They are situated at the authentic “landhuis” Zuikertuinje. De Heeren is the most popular local hang out on Thursday’s. Enjoy Live Latin and Local Zouk Music and see how the local’s dance. Closed on: Sunday Entertainment: Thursday: Live music and local/International DJ every Thursday, starting at 9:30 pm Special evenings: Thursday Website link: www.grandcafedeheeren.com Carnaval Casino (Renaissance) Category: Casino Location: Renaissance Hotel, 7 min by car The Carnaval Casino Curacao is the most unique and luxurious Casino on the Island, offering the biggest prizes and latest technology. Located at the Renaissance hotel. Closed on: Open daily Entertainment: Friday & Saturday: Live Music from 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM Special evenings: Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday: Bingo from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Website link: www.beachrestaurants.com/en/restaurants/zanzibar-beach.html All information is subject to change, please contact the FrontOffice for the latest information.