If you are looking for the best restaurant nearby on Bonaire, you came to the right spot. Oceanview dining possibilities for lunch, dinner, snacks, cocktails, and whatever you are craving at this moment – all hand in hand with a warm welcome of our hospitable team.

Welcome to Breeze ‘n Bites!

Why Breeze ‘n Bites? It’s all in the name. With that wonderful Bonaire-breeze that always seems to be there, we serve the best bites and the drinks you were craving for.

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What’s on the menu in our Kralendijk restaurant?

At Breeze ‘n Bites, we have a menu that’s extensive enough to serve all likes and sizes, yet small enough to maintain the high quality bites that we intend to serve to our guests. We love to blend our European roots with the Caribbean flavours of Bonaire, and you will notice this in all of our signature dishes. So, what can you expect when navigating to Breeze ‘n Bites Kralendijk restaurant?
 

• Tasty lunches. Take your pick from egg dishes to sandwiches, seafood, soups and salads. Try the most Dutch lunch dish that you can get – our famous uitsmijter; creole style shakshuka eggs with a twist, more local seafood dishes, or delicious soups and salads.
  
  
• A broad variety of delicious dining options. Dig into our German based pizza’s – our signature dish the flammkuchen. Join one of our famous, weekly burgers, or try the highest quality meat plates, seafoods such as lobster and tuna with a Bonairean twist, and our best vegetarian recipes.
  
  
• Classic cocktail recipes and selected wines and beers are always ready to serve – ice and ice cold, or right at thát temperature that’s needed to let all flavours come to its right. Any time of the day is a perfect day for a celebration and a toast, and the oceanfront views make cocktail o’clock maybe pop into your mind a little earlier than on your average day.

• Coffees, teas, and soda. For every age, for every time of the day, and for every taste: we’ve got something for you. Enjoy our little Dutch cookie on the side of your cappuccino or tea, or take your pick a fitting bite. And may we suggest that flammkuchen is always a good idea? To share or a little bit more if you’re craving something hearty as a bite.
  
  
• Ocean front views and picture perfect sunsets. Need we say more? For the best seaview dinner and drinks at Kralendijk: Breeze ‘n Bites’ got it all.

We intend to update our menu regularly, so make sure you get these Breeze ‘n Bites in before the wind changes our direction. Though we promise: you won’t be disappointed whenever our chef decides to change the menu with some new inspiration from Bonaire and Europe.

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The flavour of Bonaire with a European twist

Why did we choose to add some European twists to our menu? It’s simple: our owners are originally from the Netherlands, and they love to share a little bit of their roots with you and the island. The culture of Bonaire hooked them to stay on the Caribbean island, which explains why the majority of our menu is still based on the authentic flavours of Bonaire.

The sweet spot of our menu is where the typical Bonaire cuisine meets European flavours. This means locally sourced seafood, Dutch specialties such as an uitsmijter and kroketten, and our new signature pizza dish – all the way from Germany: the flammkuchen.

Aside from these dishes, you can also enjoy a broad variety of meat, salads, and soups for lunch or dinner, and – of course – frozen and non frozen cocktails to get the real tropical island vibe – instantly.

Check out the whole menu of Breeze ‘n Bites.

Typical flavours of Bonaire

Maybe you are wondering: what are the typical foods and flavours of the island? Bonaire’s cuisine is a vibrant fusion of flavours influenced by its rich history and cultural diversity. As part of the Dutch Caribbean, Bonaire’s food draws from African, Caribbean, Latin American, and Dutch culinary traditions.

1.    Fresh Seafood

Being an island, seafood plays a central role in Bonaire’s diet. Fish such as red snapper, grouper, and lionfish are commonly served and popular seafood dishes include:

• Wahoo. Try our home smoked wahoo to get a(nother) warm welcome to Bonaire.
• Piska Kriyoyo. Fish cooked in a Creole sauce with tomatoes, onions, and peppers.
• Conch. Known locally as karko, it is prepared in stews, fritters, or served grilled.
• At Breeze ‘n Bites, we always serve a catch of the day. Ask our local team to get the freshest fish in town.
  

2.    Caribbean Flavours

Many dishes on Bonaire are spiced with scotch bonnet peppers, garlic, and other bold seasonings typical of Caribbean cuisine. Meals often include rice and beans, plantains, and root vegetables like sweet potatoes and cassava. Traditional local dishes include a variety of stews, soups, and comfort foods.

3.    A fair share of Dutchness

As a special municipality of the Netherlands, Bonaire’s cuisine incorporates many Dutch foods like..

• Uitsmijters. A little more about this famous Dutch dish below.
• Kroketten. A breaded and deep-fried cylindrical croquette filled with a creamy, savoury ragout, typically made of beef or chicken. A kroket has a crunchy exterior and a soft, flavorful filling. A must-try if you haven’t yet.
• Cheese. The Dutch delight pur sang, integrated in many dishes or as a cheese platter.

European dishes explained

As we mentioned before, we love to share our European roots with you while you are spending your time on Bonaire. Some names on our menu might seem a little foreign to you, as there are some lunch and dinner recipes that we took straight from Europe, to your plate on Bonaire. That’s where a little explanation comes in handy.

Uitsmijter

This satisfying dish, whose name means “bouncer” in Dutch, is both simple and filling, offering a deliciously savoury brunch or lunch dish, often accompanied by a side of salad or pickles.An uitsmijter is a classic Dutch open-faced sandwich. It features one or more fried eggs with perfectly runny or firm yolks, resting atop slices of fresh bread, and often layered with melted cheese, bacon or smoked ham.

Flammkuchen

Flammkuchen is a traditional dish from the Alsace region, bordering France and Germany. It’s a thin, crispy flatbread topped with crème fraîche, thinly sliced onions, and a broad variety of garnishes like cheese, meat, fish like tuna, vegetables, or other ingredients. Think of your favourite pizza restaurant but then light, crispy versions of the menu.

Shakshuka

Europe and beyond! Shakshuka is a flavourful Middle Eastern and North African dish made by poaching eggs in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. The sauce typically includes ingredients like onions, garlic, bell peppers, cumin, paprika, and chilli peppers, creating a fragrant and slightly smoky base. The eggs are cracked directly into the sauce and cooked until the whites are set but the yolks remain soft. Often garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro, shakshuka is commonly served with crusty bread for dipping and enjoyed as a hearty brunch or lunch.

Mix & Match: the best lunch or dinner on Bonaire

As you can tell, we love to mix and match flavours in our restaurant on Bonaire, and these illustrations are only just a pinch from our menu. Take a look at our full up-to-date menu, and book your reservation in advance, to ascertain yourself from an oceanfront view lunch or dinner at Breeze ‘n Bites.

We hope to see you soon in our Kralendijk restaurant. Book your table at Breeze ‘n Bites.