Must-see restaurants in Curaçao

  • Caña Bar & Kitchen

    Willemstad

    With low-lit environs and provocative murals, Curaçao's first gastropub remains at the top of its game. Inventive tapas include the likes of passionfruit…

  • Jaanchie’s

    Curaçao

    Jaanchie himself often visits the tables in his restaurant near Playa Grandi, chatting to customers and explaining the menu. And it does require some…

  • Karakter

    Curaçao

    By day this beachside restaurant has a casual atmosphere and serves fresh smoothies, salads, superfood bowls and the like. In the evenings, when the…

  • Rozendaels

    Willemstad

    Rozendaels will be a highlight of your trip. The secret-garden setting and the personable service are a good start, but the food is near perfection. It's…

  • Mundo Bizarro

    Willemstad

    The anchor of Pietermaai, this place evokes old Havana. The ground floor opens to the surrounding streets and alleys, and inside there's a faux look of…

  • Pop’s Place

    Curaçao

    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…

  • Old Market

    Willemstad

    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…

  • Seaside Terrace

    Curaçao

    Here red snapper, mahi-mahi and other fruits de mer are pan-fried and served with a supertasty secret Creole sauce. The furniture doesn't match. The forks…

  • Fishalicious

    Willemstad

    One of Willemstad's best seafood establishments since 2009, Fishalicious has taken the ambience to another level in its newer Dutch-colonial home on…

  • Kome

    Willemstad

    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,…

  • Serafina

    Willemstad

    Service at this modern restaurant is nothing short of impeccable, with guests made to feel like esteemed members of a food-obsessed Pugliese family. The…

  • Fleur de Marie

    Willemstad

    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…

  • Landhuis Daniel

    Curaçao

    Diners sit on the shady terrace of this former plantation house, enjoying views of the garden-filled grounds and feasting on creative French dishes with…

  • Toko Williwood

    Curaçao

    This former mini-market is now the main place to grab a meal in Willibrordus. Most folks come for the beloved Williburger, a goat-meat sandwich that comes…

  • Number Ten

    Willemstad

    This excellent little cafe serves up fresh, simple breakfasts and lunches on weekdays from a restored mansion on the gorgeous grounds of Landhuis Bloemhof…

  • De Visserij

    Willemstad

    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…

  • Restaurant Playa Forti

    Curaçao

    This restaurant is best known as the island's cliff-diving spot. But before you take the plunge, it's actually worth grabbing a margarita and some fresh…

  • Gouverneur de Rouville

    Willemstad

    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…

  • Plein Cafe Wilhelmina

    Willemstad

    This Dutch cafe and its neighboring twin are so authentic that if it were below zero and raining you’d think you were in Amsterdam. Servers scamper among…

  • Centrum Supermarket

    Willemstad

    A popular large supermarket with a bakery and a deli. Located west of the center, 2km north of Piscadera Bay.

  • Museum Cafe

    Willemstad

    A casual restaurant in the grounds of the Kura Hulanda; dine under a canopy of lush tropical trees amid historic buildings. The menu is simple, consisting…

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