City: Willemstad
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Where to eat Seafood food in Willemstad: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on Seafood food in Willemstad, Caribbean. The lively capital of Curacao is a welcoming, upbeat destination with two distinct historic districts divided by the lovely St. Anna Bay. Punda, site of neat, narrow streets, is crammed with shops and museums. Otrobanda, or "The Other Side," is a maze of twisting residential streets, contrasting with the organized grid across the bay. Willemstad's colorful colonial architecture has won it UNESCO Heritage site designations. Diving and swimming with dolphins are popular activities in the bay.
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10. Fort Nassau
Overall Ratings
4 based on 746 reviews
Situated high upon a hill at the harbor's entrance, Fort Nassau has a beautiful 360 degree view over part of the island and the city of Willemstad with the unique bridges that connect Punda and Otrobanda. At night a sea of lights stretches to the horizon
Reviewed By TouristaDeTejas
I think this place is probably meant to be a fine dining experience. The ambiance is nice and the menu has dishes with interesting flavors, but compared to other places we ate in Curacao, this restaurant just came in as average. My husband had the grouper and I had the shrimp. Neither of us finished and we didnât stay for dessert. My margarita was pretty good...different with honey added as a sweetener, which softened the tequila bite. I had two!Thank you for your review. Average is not what we strive for, and we are sorry we did not meet your expectations. Fort Nassau is not exactly real 'fine dining', but more 'casual fine dining'. This might be the reason for your three bullet review. In any case we are glad you left us a review as it is very important to us that our guests expectations are met, but also (marketing wise) that they come in with the 'correct' ones. Thank you.
9. Gouverneur de Rouville
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3478 reviews
Situated directly at the Anna Bay, with a beautiful view over the Handelskade and harbor entrance, you will find restaurant De Gouverneur (the Governor).This stately Curacaoan location you shouldn't miss, welcomes you from early morning to late at night f
Reviewed By Joline t
I love the Cuban banana banana soup they have! It also a very nice historic location, both in the garden as on the terrace
8. Boca 19
Overall Ratings
4 based on 319 reviews
Reviewed By Coni0714
Excellent service and amazing food! We ate here our first night after traveling all day! We all enjoyed our dinner. Fajitas salmon and steak! Hi there Thank you for your review, we love to hear your feedback & it makes it especially nice when you had a nice experience. Looking forward to seeing you again.
7. Deja Vu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 455 reviews
Authentic French cuisine with a twist, personal attention in a lovely French atmosphere. Enjoy our romantic sea view balcony or dine with street view. Our authentic pink building is located in the heart of the booming Pietermaai area. Join us for lunch, a
Reviewed By PietH150
Traditional creole cuisin with french influences on a high standard. Again a convincing experience. The châteaubriand is now served with a fresh handmade sauce bernaise. The Lobster is offered in two extremly tasty variations: With seafruits in tomatosauce (for the european guests) and with mozzarella (for the american guests). In the tomato version you could omit the mussels without causing harm to the meal. But that is a minimal point of critics.Only the desserts reveals the dutch influence: They are much too sweet after the spoiling meal and could dull the pleasure of sensitive haute cuisiniers.
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6. Karakter Curacao
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2381 reviews
Reviewed By Floris_71
Karakter is a bit different then other beach restaurants. Itâs not a snack bar but a place with a great menu for both lunch and dinner. Friendly service and a nice environment. Off course the prices are a bit steeper then the other beach foodstalls, but for that the food is really lovely (40-50naf/main course)Apparently the best appeltaart on the island. I tried it and itâs good Hi Floris_71,Thank you for your great 5-star review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your visit and that you have so many good things to say about Karakter. Mostly, we are glad you liked our homemade apple pie, it was made with love! We look forward to serving you again soon!
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5. Kome
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1742 reviews
Located in the historical district of Pietermaai, Kome features a chef driven menu where worldly cooking techniques lay the foundation for the creative freedom Chef David and Pastry Chef Susan live for in the kitchen. The chefs love cooking things that ma
Reviewed By Dutch_Travel-R
Our dinner at Kome was delicious. We had a (huge) Ceasarâs salad and the Merguez (goat) sausages as starters and the Pork tenderloin and the pasta as a main. All equally delicious. The ambiance was lively with tables closely spaced together. Luckily our neighbors were very friendly.One point that needs to be improved is the table water. We ordered a bottle of flat and a bottle of sparkling mineral water. However, we were served refilled bottles of purified water. At 9 guilders (about $5) per bottle this is quite outrageous. Moreover, at we noticed that âtapâ water for the table next to us, came from the same faucet. The small print on the menu indeed says that Kome chooses to serve filtered water instead of mineral water. This is fine with us, but should then be more clearly stated as you usually order drinks ahead of examining the menu in great detail.Nevertheless, quality of the food comes first and there for a âvery good ratingâ anyway.Dear Dutch_Travel-R,Thank you for the great review, we're happy to hear you had a great night. To quickly reply to the table water, we indeed serve filtered water. Sometimes, when the bar is busy we decide for efficiency's sake to grab the nearest faucet. We feel a 5$ charge for water which is similar to any branded water is a fair price, however, you should not have been charged both the still and sparkling water, that one unfortunately slipped through the cracks. Next time you visit us, please let me know personally and I'll make sure to make it right.Regards,Luuk
4. Mosa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 458 reviews
Mosa promotes a shared dining experience for friends and family. We offer International Tapas with an introduction to Bistronomy! In other words, casual fine dining. All dishes are prepared with fresh high quality ingredients and can be paired with an exc
Reviewed By Vicki H
Nice restaurant with a menu focused on small plates. Food presentation was nice but wait staff was a little pretentious. My husband and I shared 3 plates and found that to be sufficient. The pardon peppers were especially good as was the piranha. This is a covered but open air restaurant with free parking available on the street.
3. Brisa do Mar - Pop's Place
Overall Ratings
4 based on 816 reviews
We are located by the shore of Caracasbaai, near the beachfront overlooking the sea, with a beautiful scenic view. Enjoy the best of Brisa do Mar - Pop's Place cuisine and enjoy beautiful sunsets over the water. This is a great place to come and relax wit
Reviewed By Ian L
Stayed at Santa Barbara where the food was pricy. Had to venture out for all dinners. WE found this place later in the week. Loved it so much we went 3 nights in a row. The wife had the same dinner all 3 nights, lobster. I switched it up all 3 nights and every dinner was great. Great spot on the water. Loved it hope we can return.
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2. Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 845 reviews
Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant is an exclusive culinary restaurant on Curacao. Be welcomed in a paradise ambiance and let our top chef Rene and his professional team amaze you in design, texture & taste! Baoase offers a unique dining experience on a pri
Reviewed By Kolkc
This restaurant serves the best breakfast on the island. Gorgeous breakfast buffet, fresh juices, homemade breakfast spreads, and delicious a la carte options.I loved the homemade Filet American spread to complement my croissants.This place would be great for romantic dates or to celebrate a festive occasion. The restaurant is in Baoase Luxury Resort, which feels as if you are stepping into an Oasis.I also spent an afternoon lounging at the beach with a Day Pass, which included a delicious watermelon juice mocktail, and bitesized snack.Dear Kolkc,Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are grateful to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere at Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant.Our breakfast exists of a luxurious continental breakfast with American items to order from the menu. Breakfast is complimentary to a stay, but we are happy to welcome outside visitors when making a reservation. Furthermore, you can enjoy a day of ultimate relaxation on our beautiful resort and its private beach by booking a Beach Day Pass package. That includes a sun lounger, large beach towel, a bottle of sparkling or still water, a fruit snack, a beach bite and free usage of beach cots, hammocks, kayaks and snorkel gear. We hope to welcome you again in the near future.With kind regards from the entire team,Oliver ZahnGeneral Manager - Baoase Luxury ResortTravelerâs choice award 2019 & Certificate of Excellence 2019
1. Tabooshh
Overall Ratings
4 based on 300 reviews
Nestled in the bay of Spanish Waters, on an intimate waterfront location and open-air setting, Tabooshh! offers a cozy atmosphere for guests in a good mood who can enjoy amazing food. Tabooshh! is a melting pot of Caribbean dishes with a different twist,
Reviewed By sj2504
We visited Tabooshh for dinner towards the end of the trip and I only wish we visited this restaurant sooner! It is well worth the drive from Willemstad. The atmosphere is lovely and very Caribbean- I loved the decor!! The cocktails are amazing- I would highly recommend the sangria! All of the dishes sounded amazing and we found it difficult to pick only a few! The mojito shrimp were amazing of note but all the food was pretty good. There are plenty of local dishes to try. Service was excellent- attentive and quick. Thank you very much for your review. We are happy you found us just before your departure and experienced dining with us. Thank you for pointing out what you liked about your dinner and that your service was good. We love what we do and our main focus is always to keep our guests as satisfied as possible. It was lovely having you and look forward to seeing you again on a next trip.Warm regards,Debby, Martin and Team Tabooshh!
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