Foodies

Foodies Bonaire
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CAMAROG9
12:25 14 May 25
Indoor / outdoor covered dining. Excellent food selection and the drinks were TOP NOTCH! We stopped at another 'resort' for dining and the staff was NOT friendly to tourists (odd). Foodies IS the place for great food and drinks and a beautiful atmosphere. Our waitress was one of the twins. I would definitely dine here again.
Lauren Welch
15:53 03 Apr 25
We had been a full day in Jibe City, and decided on foodies for dinner. My husband got a reservation ahead of time so we could get a table to view sunset. When we arrived, the hostess had apparently mixed up our names with another couples, and sat us further away from the viewing table we had reserved. No matter, we still saw sunset, but I was already pretty cautious as a result of this, especially considering it was early in the day and not busy.My husband opted for the three course meal with a rum flight. He enjoyed all six options for the rum flight, but the last two were quite rushed and came at the same time, as he was enjoying dessert. The three course meal was plenty (including a salad, shrimp with vegetables, and a dessert course). The vegetables were steamed so didn’t have much flavor past that, but it was the sauce that stole the show. If anything, just order the shrimp with vegetables and pour the sauce over everything.I opted for the local fish with vegetables and a cocktail. The passionfruit martini was quite delicious and was a great pairing with my fish dish. The fish was a local snapper that came with a delicious sauce, and steamed vegetables. The steamed vegetables had no flavor, so I poured my sauce all over them as well as my fish. The fish was cooked well, but a little over for what I like; I felt it was a tad dry. You could tell the fish was fresh, and not frozen, as it had a lot of good flavor in the meat.Prices were a bit higher compared to other restaurants who offered the same choices. Service was good, but considering it was a slow time of the day versus a dinner rush, the server was a bit slower to come back for drinks. I had planned on ordering another drink, but end up, skipping on that since we were so far in our meal by that point.The views for sunset were nice , but I felt the reservation was irrelevant considering we specifically asked for a spot we didn’t get, and it wasn’t busy at all. Well, we wouldn’t have asked the other couple to move, we felt it was the hostess, who should’ve been responsible for placing diners appropriately. The bartender was really great and as for feedback on the cocktail flight. My husband expressed that he had enjoyed the entire flight, but I had some that he personally liked more than other others.While in Bonaire, you will hear the foodies commercials quite often on the radio. To some degree, you can expect the food to be good, but it was nothing we found overly exceptional or unique. To me, they could have punched up the flavor and offered more seasonings to the vegetables that accompanied our meal. When I return to Bonaire, I may skip foodies next time.
Cristina Hladish
17:07 04 Mar 25
We stopped here for lunch! We were happy with the food. I love the atmosphere and you can also watch the windsurfers. Great little find! There's a ton of conch shells if you cross over to the mangroves. 😉
Sylvain Lafond
14:46 01 Mar 25
We drove about 15 minutes from Divi Flamingo to Foodies. Worth the drive. Great restaurant with terrasses and a view on Lac Bay. The appetizers were awesome and the ribs excellent. Too hot for me but I still devoured mine despite my mouth being on fire. They were so good. Recommended!
Haley Bangs
15:03 19 Jan 25
We’ve been coming here since Foodies opened, but have noticed a decline in their service. The last few times we’ve been here they seat us (with a reservation), and then proceed to wait on other people (including taking and delivering their food orders) before taking our drink orders. On our most recent visit they did not put our food orders in (even after telling them what we’d like) until we verbally confirmed we were done with our bowl of soup (our only appetizer). They claimed they always wait until after customers tell them they’re done with appetizers (which we did multiple times) to put the food orders into the computer. We waited for our meal for an hour and a half.
Randy Mauterer
22:44 13 Jan 25
What a wonderful discovery as we explored southern Bonaire. We didn't have a reservation, but that was not a problem. Beautiful table on the deck. Service was great, drinks were great, food was delicious. Must try the bitterballen!
Tanyia Johnson
12:29 04 Jan 25
Foodies Bonaire turned out to be a hidden gem worth the adventure! Our evening began with a drive that was anything but easy after sunset. While I’m sure it’s a leisurely journey during the day, navigating the unlit, bumpy, and sometimes unpaved roads of Bonaire in the dark added an extra layer of excitement. If you’re heading out after dusk (sunset is around 6:30 p.m.), be prepared for a few potholes and stretches of pitch-black road.But once we arrived, it was like stumbling into a little oasis. The restaurant is tucked away near Sorobon Beach on Lac Bay, and even though we couldn’t see the view in the dark, I can only imagine how stunning it must be during the day. The cozy, casual vibe of the place was immediately inviting, with large outdoor seating areas and a couple of bars indoors that seemed perfect for a laid-back drink with friends.We opted for dinner on the covered patio, where a soft breeze added to the relaxing atmosphere. The staff were incredibly attentive, switching seamlessly between Dutch and English to ensure everyone felt welcome. The menu offered a nice variety, with vegetarian, fish, meat, and pasta options, plus a few specials to keep things interesting.Foodies Bonaire is definitely worth the trip—just consider visiting during daylight if you’re not up for a nighttime driving adventure! Whether you’re there for a meal or just a drink, it’s a great spot to soak up the island’s charm. Easy to make reservations online.
PKDD Detroit
13:11 15 Feb 24
Our server was great! I would see Foodies in passing but would never stop. I was always on my way some where. My husband and I brought family visiting from Canada 🇨🇦 here and they throughly enjoyed it. I expected more from my caramel ice cream dessert based on the description and price but I am glad I tried it. I am always looking for delicious fish on Bonaire and Foodies did not disappoint. Would I suggest Foodies? A resounding….yes.
Quintin Lourens
20:35 19 Aug 21
Foodies was a great discovery on out trip. We were driving in our golf cart around the island, then happened upon this place. It has an amazing vibe with good music. The staff is friendly and very helpful. They have unique cocktails and if you like something else, you're welcome to talk to them and they will make a cocktail for you to your liking. I would recommend the Foodies' Bayside Cocktail, and the staff will explain the correct way of drinking it. The Cheesecake was so creamy!!
Kevin T
17:27 05 Aug 21
This was a wonderful dinning experience. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu items, AND what was available.We'll be back on our next vacation!
Sally Corey
14:14 03 Aug 21
Love the ambiance at Foodies. The food is really good as is the service. Only open Thursday - Sunday and be sure to make reservations.
Hoelle Hoelle
13:27 13 Jul 21
Beautiful place, delicious food, everything was perfect ?
John Okelly
00:14 26 Jun 21
Good service. Surf and turf, not so good. Meat was very tough. Should have had the hamberger.
Kim Smed
19:50 03 Jun 21
Not exactly a foodies idea of a great place. The staff were pleasant but the menu is not very good.
Igor Razbornik
12:14 05 Feb 21
Probably the most exquisite restaurant on Bonaire. Really tasty, good choice of food, but expensive. Recommended reservation.
Max Müller
12:27 09 Dec 20
First class food and drinks in a very pleasant, dapper-familiar atmosphere. Great location with a great view over a part of LacBay beach. Terrace, bar area with pool billiards. Barrier-free access to the restaurant area, bar and restrooms. Very friendly, helpful but unobtrusive staff. We had two culinary-unforgettable evenings there in Nov 2020 and would love to come back. Very warm greetings from Berlin to the Foodies Team
Theo Boudewijn
20:06 09 Nov 20
Great view, very nice place but the food was a litlle over priced
G Wright
02:27 15 Mar 20
Great location out of town. Great service, fabulous food. Pretty good entertainment a singer covering Sinatra and other crooners. Dancing on a highway devoid of cars under Orion and Athens tropical stars. The only reason why there’s not five stars on the rating is tables on either side of us had smokers so there was a continuous stream of secondhand smoke wafting across our otherwise delicious food.
Olivia Barbier
23:42 08 Feb 20
I've been going to Bonaire for 10 years. This is hands down my favorite place to have lunch. The view is among the best on the island. The ambiance is calm and relaxing. The decor is unique and trendy. The seared tuna is 10/10. Highly recommend going here for lunch.
Kate Butler
18:04 07 Feb 20
We live here on Bonaire and when we go to foodies, we feel like we've gone to another Caribbean island. It's located off Lac Bay, on the Eastern side of the island. It's a beautiful open air restaurant with views of the windsurfers sailing in the bay. There's plenty of parking.The food is spectacular, particularly the fresh fish. Everything they do, they do it well. This is a lovely way to spend an afternoon overlooking the sea.Best to make reservations in high season, although we've also had luck just walking in. This is not a quick stop, but a place to enjoy a leisurely lunch. We do our office holiday party here every year.They are open for lunch and dinner, and sometimes have live music in the evenings. The name of the restaurant is apropos, we are foodies and we love the fresh presentations and tasty food.
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Casual DiningInternationalSea Food

General Info

Foodies Restaurant on Bonaire is located at the east side of the island, with a stunning view over the blue waters of lac bay.. With amazing blue and green colors the water of Lac Bay almost looks unreal. At night when the moon comes up, Foodies offers you a cosy atmosphere with fire places and atmospheric lightning, where it feels like coming home. Foodies Bay Side Bar and Restaurant offers a fine restaurant with great food and an amazing selection of drinks.

“We moved to Bonaire in 2014, and it was our best decision ever! We are very excited to announce that our dream has become a reality. Starting from now on, we would like to introduce ourselves and welcome you at Foodies Bonaire so we can share our passion for food, drinks and off course cosiness. Feel welcome to our home, feel welcome to Foodies Bonaire. Kind Regards, Kelly and Gerbrand”

Restaurant Services & Facilities

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Additional Info

A foodie is a person who has an ardent or refined interest in food and alcoholic beverages. A foodie seeks new food experiences as a hobby rather than simply eating out of convenience or hunger. (source: Wikipedia)

Contact & Reservations

Contact Info

Location

Bonaire Culinair Event

To showcase Bonaire’s culinary wealth, a 15-day culinary event is organized that takes place on the entire island, starting on May 23rd up to and including June 6th. Several culinary hotspots on Bonaire have created a special menu for a discounted price. The event is the perfect opportunity to discover a wide variety of restaurants Bonaire has to offer. Enjoy!

Bonaire Culinair Event Offer

3-Course Dinner Menu

APPETIZER
“Choose from our appetizer menu”

OPTIONAL COURSE
Soup of the day

MAIN COURSE
“Choose from our main course menu, or full meal salad menu”

DESSERT
“Choose from our after dinner menu”

Not really in for dessert? Swap dessert for the optional course.

3-Course Menu = $45
4-Course Menu = $52.50

Deals

Deals

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> This deal cannot be combined with any other offers
> The price of the deal is in US$ and per person
> Reserve for free and pay at the restaurant

RESERVE A TABLE

> This deal cannot be combined with any other offers
> The price of the deal is in US$ and per person
> Reserve for free and pay at the restaurant

RESERVE A TABLE

> This deal cannot be combined with any other offers
> The price of the deal is in US$ and per person
> Reserve for free and pay at the restaurant

Opening Hours

Opening Hours

This restaurant is open for Lunch, Dinner

  • Mondayclosed
  • Tuesdayclosed
  • Wednesday12:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Thursday12:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Friday12:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Saturday12:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Sunday12:00pm - 9:00pm

Reviews

Reviews

Foodies Bonaire
4.6
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CAMAROG9
12:25 14 May 25
Indoor / outdoor covered dining. Excellent food selection and the drinks were TOP NOTCH! We stopped at another 'resort' for dining and the staff was NOT friendly to tourists (odd). Foodies IS the place for great food and drinks and a beautiful atmosphere. Our waitress was one of the twins. I would definitely dine here again.
Lauren Welch
15:53 03 Apr 25
We had been a full day in Jibe City, and decided on foodies for dinner. My husband got a reservation ahead of time so we could get a table to view sunset. When we arrived, the hostess had apparently mixed up our names with another couples, and sat us further away from the viewing table we had reserved. No matter, we still saw sunset, but I was already pretty cautious as a result of this, especially considering it was early in the day and not busy.My husband opted for the three course meal with a rum flight. He enjoyed all six options for the rum flight, but the last two were quite rushed and came at the same time, as he was enjoying dessert. The three course meal was plenty (including a salad, shrimp with vegetables, and a dessert course). The vegetables were steamed so didn’t have much flavor past that, but it was the sauce that stole the show. If anything, just order the shrimp with vegetables and pour the sauce over everything.I opted for the local fish with vegetables and a cocktail. The passionfruit martini was quite delicious and was a great pairing with my fish dish. The fish was a local snapper that came with a delicious sauce, and steamed vegetables. The steamed vegetables had no flavor, so I poured my sauce all over them as well as my fish. The fish was cooked well, but a little over for what I like; I felt it was a tad dry. You could tell the fish was fresh, and not frozen, as it had a lot of good flavor in the meat.Prices were a bit higher compared to other restaurants who offered the same choices. Service was good, but considering it was a slow time of the day versus a dinner rush, the server was a bit slower to come back for drinks. I had planned on ordering another drink, but end up, skipping on that since we were so far in our meal by that point.The views for sunset were nice , but I felt the reservation was irrelevant considering we specifically asked for a spot we didn’t get, and it wasn’t busy at all. Well, we wouldn’t have asked the other couple to move, we felt it was the hostess, who should’ve been responsible for placing diners appropriately. The bartender was really great and as for feedback on the cocktail flight. My husband expressed that he had enjoyed the entire flight, but I had some that he personally liked more than other others.While in Bonaire, you will hear the foodies commercials quite often on the radio. To some degree, you can expect the food to be good, but it was nothing we found overly exceptional or unique. To me, they could have punched up the flavor and offered more seasonings to the vegetables that accompanied our meal. When I return to Bonaire, I may skip foodies next time.
Cristina Hladish
17:07 04 Mar 25
We stopped here for lunch! We were happy with the food. I love the atmosphere and you can also watch the windsurfers. Great little find! There's a ton of conch shells if you cross over to the mangroves. 😉
Sylvain Lafond
14:46 01 Mar 25
We drove about 15 minutes from Divi Flamingo to Foodies. Worth the drive. Great restaurant with terrasses and a view on Lac Bay. The appetizers were awesome and the ribs excellent. Too hot for me but I still devoured mine despite my mouth being on fire. They were so good. Recommended!
Haley Bangs
15:03 19 Jan 25
We’ve been coming here since Foodies opened, but have noticed a decline in their service. The last few times we’ve been here they seat us (with a reservation), and then proceed to wait on other people (including taking and delivering their food orders) before taking our drink orders. On our most recent visit they did not put our food orders in (even after telling them what we’d like) until we verbally confirmed we were done with our bowl of soup (our only appetizer). They claimed they always wait until after customers tell them they’re done with appetizers (which we did multiple times) to put the food orders into the computer. We waited for our meal for an hour and a half.
Randy Mauterer
22:44 13 Jan 25
What a wonderful discovery as we explored southern Bonaire. We didn't have a reservation, but that was not a problem. Beautiful table on the deck. Service was great, drinks were great, food was delicious. Must try the bitterballen!
Tanyia Johnson
12:29 04 Jan 25
Foodies Bonaire turned out to be a hidden gem worth the adventure! Our evening began with a drive that was anything but easy after sunset. While I’m sure it’s a leisurely journey during the day, navigating the unlit, bumpy, and sometimes unpaved roads of Bonaire in the dark added an extra layer of excitement. If you’re heading out after dusk (sunset is around 6:30 p.m.), be prepared for a few potholes and stretches of pitch-black road.But once we arrived, it was like stumbling into a little oasis. The restaurant is tucked away near Sorobon Beach on Lac Bay, and even though we couldn’t see the view in the dark, I can only imagine how stunning it must be during the day. The cozy, casual vibe of the place was immediately inviting, with large outdoor seating areas and a couple of bars indoors that seemed perfect for a laid-back drink with friends.We opted for dinner on the covered patio, where a soft breeze added to the relaxing atmosphere. The staff were incredibly attentive, switching seamlessly between Dutch and English to ensure everyone felt welcome. The menu offered a nice variety, with vegetarian, fish, meat, and pasta options, plus a few specials to keep things interesting.Foodies Bonaire is definitely worth the trip—just consider visiting during daylight if you’re not up for a nighttime driving adventure! Whether you’re there for a meal or just a drink, it’s a great spot to soak up the island’s charm. Easy to make reservations online.
PKDD Detroit
13:11 15 Feb 24
Our server was great! I would see Foodies in passing but would never stop. I was always on my way some where. My husband and I brought family visiting from Canada 🇨🇦 here and they throughly enjoyed it. I expected more from my caramel ice cream dessert based on the description and price but I am glad I tried it. I am always looking for delicious fish on Bonaire and Foodies did not disappoint. Would I suggest Foodies? A resounding….yes.
Quintin Lourens
20:35 19 Aug 21
Foodies was a great discovery on out trip. We were driving in our golf cart around the island, then happened upon this place. It has an amazing vibe with good music. The staff is friendly and very helpful. They have unique cocktails and if you like something else, you're welcome to talk to them and they will make a cocktail for you to your liking. I would recommend the Foodies' Bayside Cocktail, and the staff will explain the correct way of drinking it. The Cheesecake was so creamy!!
Kevin T
17:27 05 Aug 21
This was a wonderful dinning experience. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu items, AND what was available.We'll be back on our next vacation!
Sally Corey
14:14 03 Aug 21
Love the ambiance at Foodies. The food is really good as is the service. Only open Thursday - Sunday and be sure to make reservations.
Hoelle Hoelle
13:27 13 Jul 21
Beautiful place, delicious food, everything was perfect ?
John Okelly
00:14 26 Jun 21
Good service. Surf and turf, not so good. Meat was very tough. Should have had the hamberger.
Kim Smed
19:50 03 Jun 21
Not exactly a foodies idea of a great place. The staff were pleasant but the menu is not very good.
Igor Razbornik
12:14 05 Feb 21
Probably the most exquisite restaurant on Bonaire. Really tasty, good choice of food, but expensive. Recommended reservation.
Max Müller
12:27 09 Dec 20
First class food and drinks in a very pleasant, dapper-familiar atmosphere. Great location with a great view over a part of LacBay beach. Terrace, bar area with pool billiards. Barrier-free access to the restaurant area, bar and restrooms. Very friendly, helpful but unobtrusive staff. We had two culinary-unforgettable evenings there in Nov 2020 and would love to come back. Very warm greetings from Berlin to the Foodies Team
Theo Boudewijn
20:06 09 Nov 20
Great view, very nice place but the food was a litlle over priced
G Wright
02:27 15 Mar 20
Great location out of town. Great service, fabulous food. Pretty good entertainment a singer covering Sinatra and other crooners. Dancing on a highway devoid of cars under Orion and Athens tropical stars. The only reason why there’s not five stars on the rating is tables on either side of us had smokers so there was a continuous stream of secondhand smoke wafting across our otherwise delicious food.
Olivia Barbier
23:42 08 Feb 20
I've been going to Bonaire for 10 years. This is hands down my favorite place to have lunch. The view is among the best on the island. The ambiance is calm and relaxing. The decor is unique and trendy. The seared tuna is 10/10. Highly recommend going here for lunch.
Kate Butler
18:04 07 Feb 20
We live here on Bonaire and when we go to foodies, we feel like we've gone to another Caribbean island. It's located off Lac Bay, on the Eastern side of the island. It's a beautiful open air restaurant with views of the windsurfers sailing in the bay. There's plenty of parking.The food is spectacular, particularly the fresh fish. Everything they do, they do it well. This is a lovely way to spend an afternoon overlooking the sea.Best to make reservations in high season, although we've also had luck just walking in. This is not a quick stop, but a place to enjoy a leisurely lunch. We do our office holiday party here every year.They are open for lunch and dinner, and sometimes have live music in the evenings. The name of the restaurant is apropos, we are foodies and we love the fresh presentations and tasty food.
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