It Rains Fishes

It Rains Fishes
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Wes Varin
12:28 21 Feb 25
It Rains Fishes is an open air restaurant located right by a fishing dock. Most tables have a good view of the ocean. The menu offers a good mix of seafood and land meat options. There was one vegetarian option the night we dined.The food was outstanding. We began with a calamari appetizer which was very enjoyable. I really liked the coleslaw it was served over. It came with a very delicious sauce I wish I could name! My wife ordered the fish of the day which was red snapper. She loved it. I generally don’t like fish, but I had a few bites of hers and really enjoyed it. I would gladly have it as a meal. I had nua phad namman hoy, which is a beef stir fry. The flavors were amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. My only complaint was it was served with a small bowl of rice. I wanted to order another bowl but our server did not check in with us while dinning, hence the 4 stars service rating. The staff was very pleasant just not very attentive (eg - water not refilled or checking to see if we needed refills on beer or wine). The owner and chef’s wife greeted us after we were seated and checked in again when we were finished. Nice friendly short chats that were much appreciated. She was able to signal our server to bring the check. I think that many restaurants and other establishments on Bonaire recruit staff from Holland, maybe gap year students or young people looking to enter the hospitality business. This could account for inexperienced wait staff. Not a big deal - just noting.In summary, if you’re looking for an enjoyable, upscale dinning experience on Bonaire - put It Rains Fishes on your list!
Vera Fish
20:56 12 Feb 25
Amazing from start to finish. Owner and staff are fantastic. Food is delicious and FAST. Drinks are refreshing and well made. I recommend to eat here everytime you are in Bonaire!! The view is beautiful 😍
Bill G
21:09 12 Jan 25
A fantastic spot for sunset views over the sea. We had an attentive, helpful, and patient server for a bustling 10 person reservation. We sat at the bar and were served high quality cocktails from the extensive drinks menu by the Barman before being shown to our table. Seafood salad and oysters to start were great. The main course seafood pasta was good, the creamy and herby sauce was tasty if not slightly oily. The portion size was excellent though. What really impressed about this venue was the clear experience, organization, and professionalism of the staff, something which many other Bonaire restaurants lack, instead employing younger staff working during a Caribbean gap year.
Will Wooten
01:01 04 Jan 25
We have been to this restaurant twice. The pics here are from lunch. Both lunch and dinner are great. Below is a prosciutto and pesto panini. The other pic is the twelve o’clock meal. It comes with a shrimp skewer, smoked marlin, salad, and fish soup. The food is great and the service is equally as good! Check it out when you visit. Get a reservation for dinner.
Tanyia Johnson
10:28 24 Dec 24
The service, food quality and downtown location is great. The restaurant has lovely views of the water, facing the Nautico Marina. We happened to walk up right before sunset and grabbed the last unreserved table. I would recommend reservations.
Cindy W
19:32 29 Nov 24
Unfortunately, this was our least favorite meal during our three-night stay in Bonaire. It all began with difficulty locating our reservation in the handwritten book. Eventually, the owner had to come out and take over. She was very prompt and provided us with great recommendations, but the other servers seemed a bit aloof.We started with two specialty cocktails—the Bity Barracuda and the Drunken Sailor—and they were by far the most disappointing drinks we had on the island. The only appetizers I would recommend are the fish soup and smoked tuna. The fish soup was generous with different types of seafood, and the broth was delicious and comforting. The smoked tuna, a house special, offered a nice twist on traditional smoked salmon.We also ordered the tuna trio, which sounded much better on the menu than it actually was. I didn’t notice much effort put into the dish, as the fish tasted rather bland. Lastly, the fish curry, recommended by my hotel, was another disappointment. It didn't taste anything like curry, making it really difficult to finish.It’s unfortunate that we chose this meal for our last day, as it’s the memory that will stay with us forever.
Andrew Purdy
19:08 01 Nov 24
My wife and I love this place and it is a forever visit on our trips. We like to have dinner the first night on the island so we can wait on grocery shopping. The owner is so gracious and the staff is kind and friendly. I prefer to choose a salad and soup option, which are always fantastic, and my wife chooses between the shrimp dishes which are also great. The ambience is fantastic and it's obviously a date place for locals. Looking forward to our next visit. Try it.
Tracy Powell
09:25 17 Oct 24
Delightful restaurant wonderful service the food is exceptional!!! My husband and I had a wonderful dinner here after a day of snorkeling. I was unsure if we would be able to get a table due to the popularity of this establishment and reservations are strongly suggested. We happened to be fortunate one table was available before the reserved guests arrived. I would suggest the grilled snapper but every dish I saw smelled amazing and was prepared to be pleasing to the eye as well. The staff was very friendly and informative of the area and its culture.
Roy van der Lee
01:05 29 Sep 24
Almost 2 years ago my father in law had the tuna here while I ordered something else. For the past 2 years that seared tuna has been on my mind. Tonight I had the pleasure of ordering it myself and my god, it is as good, or even better, than I imagined. All the fish here are prepared excellently and taste phenomenal. I can recommend this place to anyone who loves fresh fish!
Benjamin ten Thij
02:02 14 Aug 24
Reserving a table was last minute and very easy. I was seated at a nice and cozy, yet still peaceful table. The menu and catches of the day were briefly described and I ended up ordering the 3-course menu for around $55. The food and wines were fantastic and they played good music that fit the mood perfectly. All in all a very nice and good experience, a definite recommendation!
Elena Sutter
13:15 02 Aug 24
We heard a lot of good reviews about this restaurant from people in our hotel who have been to Bonaire many times. On our fifth try to find a restaurant we love we went here and we finally found our favourite restaurant!Everything was great, the food, the service, and prices are reasonable!The fish of the day was very moist, the smoked tuna was amazing! The wine was great! And the view at sunset was beautiful!We went there twice and tried different seafood meals and everything was very tasty!We highly recommend trying this restaurant when you are on Bonaire.
John McClelland
00:35 02 Aug 24
Excellent food and service on our first visit so we tried them out a second time to make sure they were the real deal. They 100% are the real deal! You have to check them out when you’re on the island. The smoked tuna appetizer is amazing (that’s why it’s half eaten in the picture).
Amanda
13:34 23 Apr 24
We had reservations for 7, arrived about 10 minutes early, and were seated immediately. Everyone was friendly and attentive. Our drinks, apps, entrées, and desserts were all delicious. There is also a beautiful view if the coastline and marina. This is a great place for lunch or dinner.
Lisa Jones Faircloth
01:02 05 Apr 24
Hands down the best place we have eaten at since we have been in Bonaire! The food & service was impeccable! Drinks, appetizers, first course, and dessert were very good! Fabulous! Thanks to our waitress, Delishjah, she was the best!!
Lia DK
11:32 21 Mar 24
Eating fish was never so delicious as in this restaurant. I enjoyed ever bite!Also their staff is really professional and personal as well. Great services and advice.The atmosphere in this place, ocean view and while enjoying the sun going under, makes the dinner and experience really amazing!Highly recommended!
Jocelyn Wombwell
00:34 14 Mar 24
We enjoyed our supper here, despite having to take an early reservation at 5:30. The food was delicious and the view of the sunset was beautiful. Prices reflect the location.Our daughter enjoyed the spicy shrimp noodle bowl, the boys had fish and chips (and the wait staff were kind enough to bring my English husband some vinegar for his chips) and I enjoyed the three course special for the night: tuna fritter (fabulous), poke bowl (your choice of tuna, shrimp or tenderloin) and spiced later cake with cinnamon ice cream for dessert (the four of us shared it). All in all, no real complaints...we just need to get used to the prices on Bonaire!
Tanya Krueger
00:13 09 Feb 24
This restaurant is nicely located downtown with good views. Reservations were required and wait staff were attentive. Decided to order the fish and chips as my main course. Being a mainly fish restaurant one would assume this would be a competent dish on the menu. However, the dish was really rather mediocre. The fish itself was under seasoned and a bit of a dense fleshed choice for the batter. The tartar sauce was lacking acid and tasted mostly like mayonnaise. Best part was the fries - hot and crispy.
Ash S
03:21 06 Feb 24
Made a reservation for lunch. Service was quick. Food was good, but could use more seasoning. My salad had no dressing - first time I had to salt my salad. Catch of the day was Barracuda and it was cooked very moist. The restaurant is near the water and offers a great view.
Nikko Tuason
02:29 06 Feb 24
Friendly and quick service. Ordered fish and chips. The fries were fresh and crispy. The fish was decent. It lacked flavour in the batter and was more oiler than most fish and chips I've tried. Finally, the portions are on the small side. Great view of the water though!
Jose Vazquez
16:01 27 Jan 24
The food was excellent and reasonably priced, the business acumen and how they treat people is zero. We stayed beside them and they open at 5pm and they tell you "we are all booked up" and it is empty until around 7pm they do not offer any other options. We ate one time and wanted to do it more but they say "you don't care about what people know is how they make you feel. Their unfounded arrogance is a true representation of the island as a whole which takes away from the natural beauty!
Steve Gentile's Business Email
16:43 19 Jan 24
Nice busy place right off stand. We had the Poke bowl and it was quite good, be sure to ask for wasabi. Bobby's G&T was outstanding. The fish of the day, wahoo, was a bit overcooked for our liking. But the dessert, triple (something) was really good. Whip cream, finger cookies and raspberry sauce on bottom was a great blend.
Steve Christensen
18:11 13 Jan 24
Checks all of the boxes. Great food, service, and atmosphere. Waiter was charming. Servers were efficient and friendly, looking out on the ocean. Food was terrific. My wife had pork which was the best ever. My fish was delicious, flaky, and nicely done.
Derek Schmack
23:10 10 Jan 24
Had a great meal, worth the price, (especially compared to other local restaurants).Open air venue, set up for sunset views.Had soup, shrimp and tuna tartar for starter and lobster tail and seared tuna as a fixed menu option. Sauces, and seafood was fresh. Snag a resy day before via whatsapp or website.
Winnie Warren
13:37 30 Dec 23
The food and service were both impeccable! They made a fancy Shirley Temple too!
ayleth diaz
23:14 28 Dec 23
They made my bday a special one... I'm very glad, the service was great, good portions, good taste, great attention... everything was just very good
Wolfgang Dierks
12:33 21 Dec 23
I usually don't give 5 stars as there is always some little detail missing. No so at Rains Fishes. The service is amazing. It's like they read your mind. Food and wine is delicious. We went once, and made three more reservations for the week. Go there if you have higher expectations
caralynn ross
17:13 24 Nov 23
The quality of food/ menu has improved with the new owners. The prices are reasonable and all of the seafood /fish dishes we have tried have been outstanding. Service, setting and views incredible as always.. especially at sunset. Highly recommend!
Charlotte Mars
01:37 16 Nov 23
We had a really nice visit at “it rains fishes” we loved the food and it all tastes really good and fresh. We started with bread with a delicious aioli (definitely recommend it was so creamy). The staff was friendly and the atmosphere wasreally nice.
dee man
08:58 29 Sep 23
cocktails ??, hostess very lovely lady and food delish. (juli dinner late review)
Martin Howley
13:19 20 Sep 23
Made reservations ahead of time - and we were seated as we arrived, no problems with service. The food was OK - ordered the catch of the day - grilled snapper, and the tuna meal. The snapper was nicely done, however the Tuna was supposed to be seared, not cooked completely through. I realize we are on Bonaire and everything is more expensive, however, you would think that a local catch of the week would not be $30 but it is. Drinks are expensive by US prices, and CR prices, but again not ridiculous - we were really excited to eat here as we had been told be several people that is was the best fish restaurant on the island. We would say overall it was a solid average...
Amanda Townsend
19:24 29 Jun 23
This place was recommended by our tour guide today and hands down the best food we have had all week. We are so thankful to have found it. We were greeted promptly and our waiter was great at recommending food. I had the tuna which was the best I have had in years! Seared to perfection. So thankful we found this place because our cruise ship food was not the best.
Corine Gerharts
14:12 09 May 23
Family owned and operated beautiful restaurant overlooking the seaside. The service is attentive. The food is fabulous. The menu is diverse. The owners are wonderful people. Don’t miss it!
Michael Tillman
00:41 26 Apr 23
Service and food was terrific. The wait staff remembered my friend and his drink. We did not have a reservation, so we were seated on the sidewalk. The sunset view.was perfect. Unfortunately, their special desert was only available to the full dinner menu. We had the tuna special and the sea bass special. A bottle of the house sweet wine was quite reasonable at $32.50. The specials were just under $30.00.Our server Youp did check with management but was told my friend was not eligible for the special desert. The alternative desert was fine.
Mark de Bois
12:18 16 Apr 23
Restaurant looks Nice on the outside with a nice view over the bay. Modern vibes all the wayThe food however wasn’t that modern or any good.The starter was a dish from the 90’s with smoked salmon, bell peppers and lettuce. Boring and a tiny bit odd with the flavours not working together.Main was the catch of the day. It seems to me that an island as Bonaire has plenty of great fish to offer, however they come and serve this. Very boring, tasteless and tough filet. Also here the lack of the right ingredients is astonishing.It isn’t the worse restaurant in my life, but with the price tag it has, and the vibes it gives. Indefinitely would expect WAY more.Would not go back
David The Apple Tech Guy
22:58 23 Mar 23
We were looking for a place to go eat and found this nice Sea Food place. We all ordered the “Catch of the Day” the Red Snapper and it was delicious with a great display of the meal with French fries. When we left we also saw them catch the fish live. The staff are super nice and “tall”. I totally recommend trying it out if you hasn’t already.
Carissa Lawlor
11:10 29 Jan 23
The great thing about this restaurant is the view and drinks.Fresh tuna sandwich was completely overcooked. Service was very slow and we had to ask for multiple things. Could be an incredible place with some attention.
Daniel Rosekopanke
11:56 22 Sep 22
My meal was great, my wife's was very bland, and my dessert was subpar.My seafood bisque and catch of the day were very good. The cheesecake had a very gelatinous mouth feel. Not very creamy.My wife's meal were the vegetarian options. They were lack luster and boring. It is a shame that most restaurants have very boring options for vegetarians when they have the wherewithal to make absolutely stunning options if they even tried a little bit. The pearl couscous was bland. Make a tasty sauce to go with the couscous and veggies, not just a small amount of bland tomato sauce. Her creme brule was great though.Also, the service was inattentive. Not the server's fault. There were only three of them for the whole restaurant, and they were hosting, busing, and helping each other out as best they could. A restaurant charging these proces should have more workers.
John Turner
16:19 22 Aug 22
Easy to find and right in the middle of town, this spot has lovely outdoor dining with great sunset views. The food is excellent and extremely fresh. Great service too–they made it super easy to arrange reservations in advance, which wasn’t the case with most other restaurants around the island. I was most impressed with their picnic package in conjunction with epic tours–for only $75, they packed us a gourmet lunch with more food than we could eat, including cheesecake, salmon wraps, fruit and a beautiful sandwich full of fresh ingredients. The cost also covered our boat trip to Klien Bonaire, two towels, two beach chairs (with attached umbrella/shades on each–a necessity!), and a lovely little picnic basket with glasses, plates, and everything you need for a lunch setup. 10/10!
Boryana Doyle
03:17 25 Jun 22
The food is great here by big city standards. But you must sit up on the concrete part not down on the tables right by the road (only relevant if you are a party of 2). This is because the service is bad on the lower tables and excellent on the upper tables. Also, by the way, you will see trucks parked on the ocean side of the street on the sidewalk but police tow from there so don't park there.
Steven Gerritsen
01:42 03 Jun 22
Yummy Oysters, great service and delicious 3 course menu! I kicked off with an Ice Tea Cocktail, which is personally disliked, but a great sauvignon made up for it! Food 5 stars, Service 5 stars, even though the little cocktail mistake still hits the fiver for me, keep it up!
Carsten B.
20:08 06 Apr 22
Good value for 3 course menu on Bonaire, but requires reservation to get a table.Missing last star for 2 reasons:Fish was well prepared, but the fish quality itself was not as good as at other places and by the name you expect great fish.Only place on Bonaire that we received bad fries. They were changed on complain, but again using less tasteful potatoes than at other places.
Mike Loman
02:11 24 Mar 22
Catch of the day was excellent barracuda. Service was great. Super ambiance.
Ghen Quiban
04:27 07 Mar 22
Tried reservations for dinner 3 nights in a row. No seating available. Settled for lunch experience. Catch of the day was tasty, fresh and ample serving for lunch.Staff was pleasant. $$$
Sherry Moffitt
19:19 30 Jan 22
We had the most amazing dinner . Our waitress, Britney "B" was the best waitress I think we have ever had . The food was just perfect. We had dinner there the last night we were on the island it sure was the perfect evening thanks to Rains Fishes and "B" .We have had dinner there every time we visit the Island , NEVER disappointed, its a must do.. Cheers, The Hawkins.
Mike Ballard
02:09 29 Dec 21
We walked down the Malecon to this place and were pleasantly surprised. Excellent mojitos and some tasty dishes. Most impressed by the way Ricardo was handling his many, many tables. Greeted every table with smiles and jokes, took orders, delivered drinks and food with alacrity. The guy was a one-man show, and we said as much. Kudos, Ricardo!
Saralyn Ostwinkle
16:55 16 Dec 21
Yummy food. Just everything we all ate we really liked. But we booked a couple of months in advance for our anniversary and where quite surprised they did nothing like even a flower from the many out front. Or a cute desert. I have never had that happen before and this was our 36 year anniversary. The waiter did a great job but no mention of the fact we where there for our anniversary. That was a fail.
Christopher Anderson
04:10 07 Dec 21
The patio dining vibe exceeded the quite good food; the place has an upbeat energy and scene-y vibe.
Julia Graves
21:02 15 Nov 21
Excellent food , we shared three courses between two of us .
Linn O
23:59 07 Sep 21
Good food, except poor combo of salmon and risotto. Not enough food for us americans.
Josh Jordan
21:31 06 Aug 21
Food here was excellent, I’d even go so far as saying it was the best meal we had whilst on Bonaire. Staff was friendly and attentive as well as being very accommodating to my keto eating preference.
Cappy
00:05 02 Aug 21
Had the lunch special here. Really great location and great prices for lunch. Dinner looks promising as a courses meal, but we didn't try it.
Jesse Abeler
03:01 24 Jul 21
We had a great night out here. Food came out appropriately hot or cold, and a reasonable amount of time for a group of 10. Our waitress did an excellent job with our orders, everything was correct and tasted great. Good value, good drinks. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a nice restaurant.
Brutal But Honest
13:55 21 Jul 21
If I could reward you with 6 stars I would.It Rains everything at your restaurant.What a relaxing establishment.The staff, the vibe, the drinks and ofcourse the food.Quality of food is mouth watering and the staff really knows what wine goes well with the choice of your meal.Keeping in mind what your preference are.Tip : give your staff a raise.I will most definitely be back.
Jessy
20:33 10 Jul 21
We ordered the 3 course menu with cerviche, and tuna sashimi as starters ; tuna 3 way and catch of the day as main course and Lucian icecream cake as dessert. It is overall a good meal. Especially the tuna and icecream cake were a delight.
Dean Starovasnik
01:26 10 Jun 21
Service is very European which to us yanks feels slow. But if you relax and enjoy the experience the food is excellent. Even the beef tenderloin at a seafood place was outstanding!
Mercedes Engelhardt
12:20 18 Feb 21
Food was delicious. Service was super.
Hanna Copini
02:53 15 Feb 21
What i like most about this restaurant, are the good vibes and the food proportions! The three course menu is delicious. We had spicy ceviche and the catch of the day. Very nicely prepared. Dessert was a treat! Coconut-heaven. Waiters are lovely and fast! Excellent service. Make a reservation!
Adely Jansen
21:29 25 Jan 21
Great food in the open air located @ the malecon across the caribbean sea
Anastasia Senina
22:13 05 Jan 21
We took red snapper, ceviche and tuna carpaccio. All meals were fresh and delicious. Fantastic desserts. Very friendly service.
Janira Kelkboom
02:04 28 Dec 20
Nice dinning with gr8 wine
Ashja Bosboom
12:18 18 Nov 20
Very nice entourage, friendly staff and good food
Theo OnTour
02:01 17 Aug 20
Visited this restaurant with colleagues. Decided to go for their three-course meal. I had the carpaccio as a starter. The meat was just a tad too soft in my opinion, but taste and presentation was ok.For mains I picked the catch of the day, which was red snapper. Loved the sauce, and the fish filet was cooked well, but it still contained a few leftover pieces of fish bone.And for dessert I chose the brownie cake with chocolate sauce, which was quite delicious.Overall a pleasant visit, with very courteous and professional staff.
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Casual DiningInternationalSea Food

General Info

Our Restaurant has a beautiful setting with the most scenic view downtown. We aim to give you a relaxed dinning experience with home made food and make sure you have a great evening out. Our Kitchen: we believe in honest, pure and home made food. Our chef and his team work with pride and devotion and strife to live up to your expectations. As food pairing and great wines always go together, we offer an selection wines from all over the World.

We simply love our trade, we love people and we love honest homemade food.
We see you as our guest and our staff just loves to take good care of you.
That’s what we do best. So lets Eat, Drink, Enjoy and Repeat.

YOU ARE SO WELCOME @ IT RAINS FISHES

Restaurant Services & Facilities

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Additional Info

Since November 1 2022 Raoul, Marcel and Persia, are the new owners of It Rains Fishes. From October 2014 we are on the island. It Rains Fishes is our third challenge on Bonaire. Many people ask if we are a family. It feels that way but we are not. We have known each other now over 18 years and together we work from a passion based and old school concept: “Good Food, Good Service & Hard Work”. As a married couple Persia and Raoul have been together for 38 years.

Each of us has his/her own responsibilities and supported by our team, we embarked on this adventure with fresh courage and a lot of enthusiasm.

Together we have been in this beautiful challenging profession for years.

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 $39.50

STARTER
Smoked Marlin Carpaccio | Thin slices of home smoked Marlin
with a lime dressing
or
Smoked Ribeye | Thin slices of home smoked ribeye with pine nuts, mango and a balsamic dressing

MAIN COURSE
Tuna Tataki | Seared tuna sesame crusted with a oyster chili sauce
or
Lamb Stew | Lamb stew with honey, thyme and Rice

DESSERT
Sugarbread | Sugar bread with vanille ice cream

3-course dinner menu = $39.50

Deals

Deals

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

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

  • MondayL: 10:00am - 3:00pm | D: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
  • TuesdayL: 10:00am - 3:00pm | D: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
  • WednesdayL: 10:00am - 3:00pm | D: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
  • ThursdayL: 10:00am - 3:00pm | D: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
  • FridayL: 10:00am - 3:00pm | D: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
  • Saturday5:00pm - 9:30pm
  • SundayClosed

L: Lunch | D: Dinner

Reviews

Reviews

It Rains Fishes
4.5
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Wes Varin
12:28 21 Feb 25
It Rains Fishes is an open air restaurant located right by a fishing dock. Most tables have a good view of the ocean. The menu offers a good mix of seafood and land meat options. There was one vegetarian option the night we dined.The food was outstanding. We began with a calamari appetizer which was very enjoyable. I really liked the coleslaw it was served over. It came with a very delicious sauce I wish I could name! My wife ordered the fish of the day which was red snapper. She loved it. I generally don’t like fish, but I had a few bites of hers and really enjoyed it. I would gladly have it as a meal. I had nua phad namman hoy, which is a beef stir fry. The flavors were amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. My only complaint was it was served with a small bowl of rice. I wanted to order another bowl but our server did not check in with us while dinning, hence the 4 stars service rating. The staff was very pleasant just not very attentive (eg - water not refilled or checking to see if we needed refills on beer or wine). The owner and chef’s wife greeted us after we were seated and checked in again when we were finished. Nice friendly short chats that were much appreciated. She was able to signal our server to bring the check. I think that many restaurants and other establishments on Bonaire recruit staff from Holland, maybe gap year students or young people looking to enter the hospitality business. This could account for inexperienced wait staff. Not a big deal - just noting.In summary, if you’re looking for an enjoyable, upscale dinning experience on Bonaire - put It Rains Fishes on your list!
Vera Fish
20:56 12 Feb 25
Amazing from start to finish. Owner and staff are fantastic. Food is delicious and FAST. Drinks are refreshing and well made. I recommend to eat here everytime you are in Bonaire!! The view is beautiful 😍
Bill G
21:09 12 Jan 25
A fantastic spot for sunset views over the sea. We had an attentive, helpful, and patient server for a bustling 10 person reservation. We sat at the bar and were served high quality cocktails from the extensive drinks menu by the Barman before being shown to our table. Seafood salad and oysters to start were great. The main course seafood pasta was good, the creamy and herby sauce was tasty if not slightly oily. The portion size was excellent though. What really impressed about this venue was the clear experience, organization, and professionalism of the staff, something which many other Bonaire restaurants lack, instead employing younger staff working during a Caribbean gap year.
Will Wooten
01:01 04 Jan 25
We have been to this restaurant twice. The pics here are from lunch. Both lunch and dinner are great. Below is a prosciutto and pesto panini. The other pic is the twelve o’clock meal. It comes with a shrimp skewer, smoked marlin, salad, and fish soup. The food is great and the service is equally as good! Check it out when you visit. Get a reservation for dinner.
Tanyia Johnson
10:28 24 Dec 24
The service, food quality and downtown location is great. The restaurant has lovely views of the water, facing the Nautico Marina. We happened to walk up right before sunset and grabbed the last unreserved table. I would recommend reservations.
Cindy W
19:32 29 Nov 24
Unfortunately, this was our least favorite meal during our three-night stay in Bonaire. It all began with difficulty locating our reservation in the handwritten book. Eventually, the owner had to come out and take over. She was very prompt and provided us with great recommendations, but the other servers seemed a bit aloof.We started with two specialty cocktails—the Bity Barracuda and the Drunken Sailor—and they were by far the most disappointing drinks we had on the island. The only appetizers I would recommend are the fish soup and smoked tuna. The fish soup was generous with different types of seafood, and the broth was delicious and comforting. The smoked tuna, a house special, offered a nice twist on traditional smoked salmon.We also ordered the tuna trio, which sounded much better on the menu than it actually was. I didn’t notice much effort put into the dish, as the fish tasted rather bland. Lastly, the fish curry, recommended by my hotel, was another disappointment. It didn't taste anything like curry, making it really difficult to finish.It’s unfortunate that we chose this meal for our last day, as it’s the memory that will stay with us forever.
Andrew Purdy
19:08 01 Nov 24
My wife and I love this place and it is a forever visit on our trips. We like to have dinner the first night on the island so we can wait on grocery shopping. The owner is so gracious and the staff is kind and friendly. I prefer to choose a salad and soup option, which are always fantastic, and my wife chooses between the shrimp dishes which are also great. The ambience is fantastic and it's obviously a date place for locals. Looking forward to our next visit. Try it.
Tracy Powell
09:25 17 Oct 24
Delightful restaurant wonderful service the food is exceptional!!! My husband and I had a wonderful dinner here after a day of snorkeling. I was unsure if we would be able to get a table due to the popularity of this establishment and reservations are strongly suggested. We happened to be fortunate one table was available before the reserved guests arrived. I would suggest the grilled snapper but every dish I saw smelled amazing and was prepared to be pleasing to the eye as well. The staff was very friendly and informative of the area and its culture.
Roy van der Lee
01:05 29 Sep 24
Almost 2 years ago my father in law had the tuna here while I ordered something else. For the past 2 years that seared tuna has been on my mind. Tonight I had the pleasure of ordering it myself and my god, it is as good, or even better, than I imagined. All the fish here are prepared excellently and taste phenomenal. I can recommend this place to anyone who loves fresh fish!
Benjamin ten Thij
02:02 14 Aug 24
Reserving a table was last minute and very easy. I was seated at a nice and cozy, yet still peaceful table. The menu and catches of the day were briefly described and I ended up ordering the 3-course menu for around $55. The food and wines were fantastic and they played good music that fit the mood perfectly. All in all a very nice and good experience, a definite recommendation!
Elena Sutter
13:15 02 Aug 24
We heard a lot of good reviews about this restaurant from people in our hotel who have been to Bonaire many times. On our fifth try to find a restaurant we love we went here and we finally found our favourite restaurant!Everything was great, the food, the service, and prices are reasonable!The fish of the day was very moist, the smoked tuna was amazing! The wine was great! And the view at sunset was beautiful!We went there twice and tried different seafood meals and everything was very tasty!We highly recommend trying this restaurant when you are on Bonaire.
John McClelland
00:35 02 Aug 24
Excellent food and service on our first visit so we tried them out a second time to make sure they were the real deal. They 100% are the real deal! You have to check them out when you’re on the island. The smoked tuna appetizer is amazing (that’s why it’s half eaten in the picture).
Amanda
13:34 23 Apr 24
We had reservations for 7, arrived about 10 minutes early, and were seated immediately. Everyone was friendly and attentive. Our drinks, apps, entrées, and desserts were all delicious. There is also a beautiful view if the coastline and marina. This is a great place for lunch or dinner.
Lisa Jones Faircloth
01:02 05 Apr 24
Hands down the best place we have eaten at since we have been in Bonaire! The food & service was impeccable! Drinks, appetizers, first course, and dessert were very good! Fabulous! Thanks to our waitress, Delishjah, she was the best!!
Lia DK
11:32 21 Mar 24
Eating fish was never so delicious as in this restaurant. I enjoyed ever bite!Also their staff is really professional and personal as well. Great services and advice.The atmosphere in this place, ocean view and while enjoying the sun going under, makes the dinner and experience really amazing!Highly recommended!
Jocelyn Wombwell
00:34 14 Mar 24
We enjoyed our supper here, despite having to take an early reservation at 5:30. The food was delicious and the view of the sunset was beautiful. Prices reflect the location.Our daughter enjoyed the spicy shrimp noodle bowl, the boys had fish and chips (and the wait staff were kind enough to bring my English husband some vinegar for his chips) and I enjoyed the three course special for the night: tuna fritter (fabulous), poke bowl (your choice of tuna, shrimp or tenderloin) and spiced later cake with cinnamon ice cream for dessert (the four of us shared it). All in all, no real complaints...we just need to get used to the prices on Bonaire!
Tanya Krueger
00:13 09 Feb 24
This restaurant is nicely located downtown with good views. Reservations were required and wait staff were attentive. Decided to order the fish and chips as my main course. Being a mainly fish restaurant one would assume this would be a competent dish on the menu. However, the dish was really rather mediocre. The fish itself was under seasoned and a bit of a dense fleshed choice for the batter. The tartar sauce was lacking acid and tasted mostly like mayonnaise. Best part was the fries - hot and crispy.
Ash S
03:21 06 Feb 24
Made a reservation for lunch. Service was quick. Food was good, but could use more seasoning. My salad had no dressing - first time I had to salt my salad. Catch of the day was Barracuda and it was cooked very moist. The restaurant is near the water and offers a great view.
Nikko Tuason
02:29 06 Feb 24
Friendly and quick service. Ordered fish and chips. The fries were fresh and crispy. The fish was decent. It lacked flavour in the batter and was more oiler than most fish and chips I've tried. Finally, the portions are on the small side. Great view of the water though!
Jose Vazquez
16:01 27 Jan 24
The food was excellent and reasonably priced, the business acumen and how they treat people is zero. We stayed beside them and they open at 5pm and they tell you "we are all booked up" and it is empty until around 7pm they do not offer any other options. We ate one time and wanted to do it more but they say "you don't care about what people know is how they make you feel. Their unfounded arrogance is a true representation of the island as a whole which takes away from the natural beauty!
Steve Gentile's Business Email
16:43 19 Jan 24
Nice busy place right off stand. We had the Poke bowl and it was quite good, be sure to ask for wasabi. Bobby's G&T was outstanding. The fish of the day, wahoo, was a bit overcooked for our liking. But the dessert, triple (something) was really good. Whip cream, finger cookies and raspberry sauce on bottom was a great blend.
Steve Christensen
18:11 13 Jan 24
Checks all of the boxes. Great food, service, and atmosphere. Waiter was charming. Servers were efficient and friendly, looking out on the ocean. Food was terrific. My wife had pork which was the best ever. My fish was delicious, flaky, and nicely done.
Derek Schmack
23:10 10 Jan 24
Had a great meal, worth the price, (especially compared to other local restaurants).Open air venue, set up for sunset views.Had soup, shrimp and tuna tartar for starter and lobster tail and seared tuna as a fixed menu option. Sauces, and seafood was fresh. Snag a resy day before via whatsapp or website.
Winnie Warren
13:37 30 Dec 23
The food and service were both impeccable! They made a fancy Shirley Temple too!
ayleth diaz
23:14 28 Dec 23
They made my bday a special one... I'm very glad, the service was great, good portions, good taste, great attention... everything was just very good
Wolfgang Dierks
12:33 21 Dec 23
I usually don't give 5 stars as there is always some little detail missing. No so at Rains Fishes. The service is amazing. It's like they read your mind. Food and wine is delicious. We went once, and made three more reservations for the week. Go there if you have higher expectations
caralynn ross
17:13 24 Nov 23
The quality of food/ menu has improved with the new owners. The prices are reasonable and all of the seafood /fish dishes we have tried have been outstanding. Service, setting and views incredible as always.. especially at sunset. Highly recommend!
Charlotte Mars
01:37 16 Nov 23
We had a really nice visit at “it rains fishes” we loved the food and it all tastes really good and fresh. We started with bread with a delicious aioli (definitely recommend it was so creamy). The staff was friendly and the atmosphere wasreally nice.
dee man
08:58 29 Sep 23
cocktails ??, hostess very lovely lady and food delish. (juli dinner late review)
Martin Howley
13:19 20 Sep 23
Made reservations ahead of time - and we were seated as we arrived, no problems with service. The food was OK - ordered the catch of the day - grilled snapper, and the tuna meal. The snapper was nicely done, however the Tuna was supposed to be seared, not cooked completely through. I realize we are on Bonaire and everything is more expensive, however, you would think that a local catch of the week would not be $30 but it is. Drinks are expensive by US prices, and CR prices, but again not ridiculous - we were really excited to eat here as we had been told be several people that is was the best fish restaurant on the island. We would say overall it was a solid average...
Amanda Townsend
19:24 29 Jun 23
This place was recommended by our tour guide today and hands down the best food we have had all week. We are so thankful to have found it. We were greeted promptly and our waiter was great at recommending food. I had the tuna which was the best I have had in years! Seared to perfection. So thankful we found this place because our cruise ship food was not the best.
Corine Gerharts
14:12 09 May 23
Family owned and operated beautiful restaurant overlooking the seaside. The service is attentive. The food is fabulous. The menu is diverse. The owners are wonderful people. Don’t miss it!
Michael Tillman
00:41 26 Apr 23
Service and food was terrific. The wait staff remembered my friend and his drink. We did not have a reservation, so we were seated on the sidewalk. The sunset view.was perfect. Unfortunately, their special desert was only available to the full dinner menu. We had the tuna special and the sea bass special. A bottle of the house sweet wine was quite reasonable at $32.50. The specials were just under $30.00.Our server Youp did check with management but was told my friend was not eligible for the special desert. The alternative desert was fine.
Mark de Bois
12:18 16 Apr 23
Restaurant looks Nice on the outside with a nice view over the bay. Modern vibes all the wayThe food however wasn’t that modern or any good.The starter was a dish from the 90’s with smoked salmon, bell peppers and lettuce. Boring and a tiny bit odd with the flavours not working together.Main was the catch of the day. It seems to me that an island as Bonaire has plenty of great fish to offer, however they come and serve this. Very boring, tasteless and tough filet. Also here the lack of the right ingredients is astonishing.It isn’t the worse restaurant in my life, but with the price tag it has, and the vibes it gives. Indefinitely would expect WAY more.Would not go back
David The Apple Tech Guy
22:58 23 Mar 23
We were looking for a place to go eat and found this nice Sea Food place. We all ordered the “Catch of the Day” the Red Snapper and it was delicious with a great display of the meal with French fries. When we left we also saw them catch the fish live. The staff are super nice and “tall”. I totally recommend trying it out if you hasn’t already.
Carissa Lawlor
11:10 29 Jan 23
The great thing about this restaurant is the view and drinks.Fresh tuna sandwich was completely overcooked. Service was very slow and we had to ask for multiple things. Could be an incredible place with some attention.
Daniel Rosekopanke
11:56 22 Sep 22
My meal was great, my wife's was very bland, and my dessert was subpar.My seafood bisque and catch of the day were very good. The cheesecake had a very gelatinous mouth feel. Not very creamy.My wife's meal were the vegetarian options. They were lack luster and boring. It is a shame that most restaurants have very boring options for vegetarians when they have the wherewithal to make absolutely stunning options if they even tried a little bit. The pearl couscous was bland. Make a tasty sauce to go with the couscous and veggies, not just a small amount of bland tomato sauce. Her creme brule was great though.Also, the service was inattentive. Not the server's fault. There were only three of them for the whole restaurant, and they were hosting, busing, and helping each other out as best they could. A restaurant charging these proces should have more workers.
John Turner
16:19 22 Aug 22
Easy to find and right in the middle of town, this spot has lovely outdoor dining with great sunset views. The food is excellent and extremely fresh. Great service too–they made it super easy to arrange reservations in advance, which wasn’t the case with most other restaurants around the island. I was most impressed with their picnic package in conjunction with epic tours–for only $75, they packed us a gourmet lunch with more food than we could eat, including cheesecake, salmon wraps, fruit and a beautiful sandwich full of fresh ingredients. The cost also covered our boat trip to Klien Bonaire, two towels, two beach chairs (with attached umbrella/shades on each–a necessity!), and a lovely little picnic basket with glasses, plates, and everything you need for a lunch setup. 10/10!
Boryana Doyle
03:17 25 Jun 22
The food is great here by big city standards. But you must sit up on the concrete part not down on the tables right by the road (only relevant if you are a party of 2). This is because the service is bad on the lower tables and excellent on the upper tables. Also, by the way, you will see trucks parked on the ocean side of the street on the sidewalk but police tow from there so don't park there.
Steven Gerritsen
01:42 03 Jun 22
Yummy Oysters, great service and delicious 3 course menu! I kicked off with an Ice Tea Cocktail, which is personally disliked, but a great sauvignon made up for it! Food 5 stars, Service 5 stars, even though the little cocktail mistake still hits the fiver for me, keep it up!
Carsten B.
20:08 06 Apr 22
Good value for 3 course menu on Bonaire, but requires reservation to get a table.Missing last star for 2 reasons:Fish was well prepared, but the fish quality itself was not as good as at other places and by the name you expect great fish.Only place on Bonaire that we received bad fries. They were changed on complain, but again using less tasteful potatoes than at other places.
Mike Loman
02:11 24 Mar 22
Catch of the day was excellent barracuda. Service was great. Super ambiance.
Ghen Quiban
04:27 07 Mar 22
Tried reservations for dinner 3 nights in a row. No seating available. Settled for lunch experience. Catch of the day was tasty, fresh and ample serving for lunch.Staff was pleasant. $$$
Sherry Moffitt
19:19 30 Jan 22
We had the most amazing dinner . Our waitress, Britney "B" was the best waitress I think we have ever had . The food was just perfect. We had dinner there the last night we were on the island it sure was the perfect evening thanks to Rains Fishes and "B" .We have had dinner there every time we visit the Island , NEVER disappointed, its a must do.. Cheers, The Hawkins.
Mike Ballard
02:09 29 Dec 21
We walked down the Malecon to this place and were pleasantly surprised. Excellent mojitos and some tasty dishes. Most impressed by the way Ricardo was handling his many, many tables. Greeted every table with smiles and jokes, took orders, delivered drinks and food with alacrity. The guy was a one-man show, and we said as much. Kudos, Ricardo!
Saralyn Ostwinkle
16:55 16 Dec 21
Yummy food. Just everything we all ate we really liked. But we booked a couple of months in advance for our anniversary and where quite surprised they did nothing like even a flower from the many out front. Or a cute desert. I have never had that happen before and this was our 36 year anniversary. The waiter did a great job but no mention of the fact we where there for our anniversary. That was a fail.
Christopher Anderson
04:10 07 Dec 21
The patio dining vibe exceeded the quite good food; the place has an upbeat energy and scene-y vibe.
Julia Graves
21:02 15 Nov 21
Excellent food , we shared three courses between two of us .
Linn O
23:59 07 Sep 21
Good food, except poor combo of salmon and risotto. Not enough food for us americans.
Josh Jordan
21:31 06 Aug 21
Food here was excellent, I’d even go so far as saying it was the best meal we had whilst on Bonaire. Staff was friendly and attentive as well as being very accommodating to my keto eating preference.
Cappy
00:05 02 Aug 21
Had the lunch special here. Really great location and great prices for lunch. Dinner looks promising as a courses meal, but we didn't try it.
Jesse Abeler
03:01 24 Jul 21
We had a great night out here. Food came out appropriately hot or cold, and a reasonable amount of time for a group of 10. Our waitress did an excellent job with our orders, everything was correct and tasted great. Good value, good drinks. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a nice restaurant.
Brutal But Honest
13:55 21 Jul 21
If I could reward you with 6 stars I would.It Rains everything at your restaurant.What a relaxing establishment.The staff, the vibe, the drinks and ofcourse the food.Quality of food is mouth watering and the staff really knows what wine goes well with the choice of your meal.Keeping in mind what your preference are.Tip : give your staff a raise.I will most definitely be back.
Jessy
20:33 10 Jul 21
We ordered the 3 course menu with cerviche, and tuna sashimi as starters ; tuna 3 way and catch of the day as main course and Lucian icecream cake as dessert. It is overall a good meal. Especially the tuna and icecream cake were a delight.
Dean Starovasnik
01:26 10 Jun 21
Service is very European which to us yanks feels slow. But if you relax and enjoy the experience the food is excellent. Even the beef tenderloin at a seafood place was outstanding!
Mercedes Engelhardt
12:20 18 Feb 21
Food was delicious. Service was super.
Hanna Copini
02:53 15 Feb 21
What i like most about this restaurant, are the good vibes and the food proportions! The three course menu is delicious. We had spicy ceviche and the catch of the day. Very nicely prepared. Dessert was a treat! Coconut-heaven. Waiters are lovely and fast! Excellent service. Make a reservation!
Adely Jansen
21:29 25 Jan 21
Great food in the open air located @ the malecon across the caribbean sea
Anastasia Senina
22:13 05 Jan 21
We took red snapper, ceviche and tuna carpaccio. All meals were fresh and delicious. Fantastic desserts. Very friendly service.
Janira Kelkboom
02:04 28 Dec 20
Nice dinning with gr8 wine
Ashja Bosboom
12:18 18 Nov 20
Very nice entourage, friendly staff and good food
Theo OnTour
02:01 17 Aug 20
Visited this restaurant with colleagues. Decided to go for their three-course meal. I had the carpaccio as a starter. The meat was just a tad too soft in my opinion, but taste and presentation was ok.For mains I picked the catch of the day, which was red snapper. Loved the sauce, and the fish filet was cooked well, but it still contained a few leftover pieces of fish bone.And for dessert I chose the brownie cake with chocolate sauce, which was quite delicious.Overall a pleasant visit, with very courteous and professional staff.
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