Do you need an extra way to enjoy your Caribbean holiday in a fantastic spot at sea? Come to Karel‘s Beach Bar on the pier and enjoy a delicious lunch, tempting cocktails and mouth-watering seafood right by the water!
This is the perfect location to enjoy all highlights Bonaire has to offer; a spectacular view and clear blue waters full of tropical fish.
Start your day with a delicious cup of coffee, watch a cruise ship leaving during a great lunch and enjoy the sunset with a delicious cocktail during happy hour. Have Mahi Mahi, wraps or chicken with satay to close the Caribbean day and embark on a pleasant evening with karaoke or live music.
There is no place on the island that can compare with this. This place is unique. Moor to the terrace from the sea or visit from the bar. You’ll have a great time here!
Restaurant Services & Facilities
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Additional Info
Daily Happy Hour
From 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Contact Info
Location
To showcase Bonaire’s culinary wealth, the Bonaire Culinair team organizes a 15-day culinary event from September 23rd 2021 until October 7th 2021. During these 15 days the participating restaurants and food trucks will create a special menu at a set price. A 3-course dinner menu for $33, a 2-course lunch menu for $22, or a Food Truck special for $11.
Bonaire Culinair Event Offer
Deals
> This deal cannot be combined with any other offers
> The price of the deal is in US$ and per person
> Reserve for free and pay at the restaurant
> 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
> 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
This restaurant is open for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Monday8:00am – 1:00am
- Tuesday8:00am – 1:00am
- Wednesday8:00am – 1:00am
- Thursday8:00am – 1:00am
- Friday8:00am – 3:00am
- Saturday8:00am – 3:00am
- Sunday8:00am – 1:00am
Reviews
Quintin Lourens
20:31 19 Aug 21
Karels Beach Bar has an amazing view. The service was great where the waitress always made sure we're set with whatever we needed. The food was delicious, and of good quality. The most unique thing was their sushi boat, which is enough for two people to share. It is however to book a reservation waaaaay in advance, as we struggled for 3 days to get a reservation. At night, they light up a section of the water so you will see some of the night fishes.
Cappy
00:07 02 Aug 21
Amazing location. Food is so so. Ate there many times as we could pull up on our tender easily from our mooring. The convenience and location was it for us. The food left room for improvement.
Daniel Burgess
17:30 27 Jul 21
Very nice atmosphere, great food, with pretty good prices. Unique drink options. The drink service is good but occasionally we had a decent wait between drinks. We ate there 3 times during our stay.
Alex KaSi
04:49 04 Jul 21
Our favorite spot for dinner. Awesome location and very great food.Pro tip: Try changing the color of the lamps by pushing the button at the bottom 😉
Sally Corey
21:06 16 Jun 21
Love this place. Good food, nice old country atmosphere. Make reservations to be sure they have a table for you.
Barbara Ingram
11:59 29 May 21
We loved Karel's! We stopped for a beer after snorkeling at Klein Bonaire. It was so beautiful sitting right on the water. The staff was friendly and the prices were reasonable. I would definitely go back.
Mayo ness
00:43 24 May 21
It's a nice place to dine in as a local, and the view of the sea I beautiful. If you like eating sushi ,their sushi meals are really good!
Ryan Scalf
01:22 04 Mar 21
Fun spot on the water. Excellent place to watch the sunset!
Kelvin King
20:10 17 Feb 21
A good place to relax after work
Scott Schriever
21:09 10 Feb 21
Chill spot with one of the best views on the boulevard!
Theo de Jongh
11:45 24 Nov 20
Very nice atmospher and good service, the sushi roll was excellent
Harriet and Russ Whitehouse
15:51 26 Oct 20
Love it right next to the water. Helpful staff and good food.
Holger Ort
01:22 30 Jul 20
Stunning location and great food. Quality from good to excellent, varies with the chef on duty.
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J.T. Emers
22:42 28 Aug 21
Twice we were given a chance to stay even though we had not made a reservation up front. Very grateful for that!Good service, and delicious food. And the music 🎶 🎵 is very enjoyable 😉!
Melisa Minier
00:08 21 Aug 21
Meh. We had multiple people with us but 6 of us didn't get our food until the rest of everyone finished eating. My rare steak was delivered well done. Beautiful building though. Beautiful views.
Smooth Operators Bonaire
01:31 04 Aug 21
Nice music good food
Ron R
18:17 27 Jul 21
The ribs were great. Probably best ribs I've had at a restaurant. Service was really slow though. Took an hour for entrees to come out. The waitress was hard to find to get more drinks too. If you decide to go, bring bug spray or you won't be the only one eating.
Alex KaSi
04:45 04 Jul 21
Great food, okay cocktails. Bring some time if you want to eat, always pretty crowded
Coen van Gennip
00:28 14 Jun 21
Had a fantastic afternoon and evening with my friends. We watched a football match on the big screens, the vibe was awesome!
Grace Winklaar
16:27 12 Jun 21
Was fun and I recommend the place
Yuri Van Kampen
13:51 31 May 21
Nice and spacious restaurant and bar on weekends life music. Food is good and friendly staff.
Pierre Perigault Monte
17:44 26 May 21
Nice, cosy spot to enjoy a drink and a bite...live music!
Mila Dorothea
07:47 14 Feb 21
Sweeg dishes and drinks. On the menu card they have special of the day
Carmel & Crusita de Palm-Leoneta
00:56 02 Nov 20
Nice place for dinner,good food and very friendly service.Was there with my family (23) persons and on saturday with wife. Outstanding.
Elmeric Thielman (3lmzz)
03:32 09 Sep 20
Good evenings dinner with entertainment and cozy environment close by the caribbean seas
Silvia Mitchell
04:15 22 Aug 20
Great place. Excellent food
jeff g.
14:48 11 Mar 20
Very nice setup with Caribbean vibe. Good music. Food very average for the meat. Also having a European owned restaurant still service plastic straw is disconcerting
Robert McIntire
17:47 07 Jan 20
Had a great lunch here while in Port. Tokio chicken sandwich and taco salad were fantastic! Not your average sandwich and salad - amazing flavor. Bar service was great. We would definitely come back!!
Daniel Womack
22:05 02 Sep 21
Love the fish burger. Get it every time I am there which is way too often..
Sander Nolen
01:29 11 Aug 21
Fantastic place, great food at reasonable prices and what a view
Gandy Mauricio
01:31 26 Jul 21
All-u-can eat on fridays with good food.
Sally Corey
19:14 14 Jul 21
Love this place. Right on the ocean, casual dining under an open air structure. Good food and good service.
Pierre Perigault Monte
19:24 21 May 21
Great view...a must visit place.
Kelvin King
20:11 17 Feb 21
The service is great, friendly people. Great view!
Marly
14:54 16 Feb 21
I love coming here. Super affordable, really great comfort food and the best sunset view. I definitely recommend!
Thomas Kühn
13:01 17 Nov 20
We stayed in the Buddy Dive Resort for two weeks in September 2020 so of course we also had a couple of dinners in the Blennies. Very kindly service, good food and always with the view on the sunset!
Carolyn Schokker
00:20 05 Sep 20
Had a great lunch!
Lpmg
15:42 07 Mar 20
Best pizza on the island and drinks as strong as necessary. Setting is sea side and beautiful..views for every desire! Go you wont b disappointed!
Keith Dalton
01:47 13 Aug 19
I have been traveling to Bonaire since 1991 and have been staying at Buddy Dive since 2015. Blennies is one of the on-site restaurants where you can eat lunch or dinner. Great atmosphere, fantastic view of the ocean, and delightful Dutch waiters/waitresses. Don’t expect to have speedy service, but then again you’re on an island and on vacation. Make sure to visit the other on property restaurant....Ingredients.
Pierre Perigault Monte
03:07 04 Sep 21
Great menu and great service....so go and visit..
Yuri Van Kampen
22:36 09 Aug 21
Nicest hidden gem restaurant and bar at ocean breeze hotel and marina.Great service and food.
John Mitchell
10:17 07 Aug 21
Excellent evening. Lovely location and the food was delicious
Hoelle Hoelle
12:52 08 Jul 21
Great Evening. Delicious food. We'll come back!
Jennifer Titus
21:04 29 Jun 21
Comfortable setting, nice staff, good food!
R S
14:05 09 Jun 21
Absolutely great! Wonderful location. breakfast.lunch and dinner we had there during our vacation. Nothing to complain about. Everything super fresh. Very friendly staff. Decent prices. Will definitely come back again.
Mirjam IJtsma
23:57 26 May 21
Real fresh fish. Nice atmosphere. Hidden spot on the waterfront in the backside of the hotel. Ask for tiramisu as the desert. You won’t be disappointed.
casacalexico
23:28 12 Jan 21
Gorgeous setting and delicious food! One of the best rack of lambs I had in a long time! Highly recommended
Bas B
14:18 13 Nov 20
Recommended !!
Ivon Breel
22:47 09 Nov 20
Beautiful place, nice pool, good food&drinks
Malou van Eldik
12:33 31 Oct 20
Nice place, nice view over the harbor & delicious cheesecake !!!
Dennis Du Saar
02:16 31 Oct 20
Frank & team back on bussiness. We lost him a couple of month since his renter kiked him out of Hillside on doubtfull reasons. Now he found Ocean Breeze's "the dock". A nice place and with him and his good team, the best place to be. Excellent food an a pleasant service. That's how it schould be, and it is.
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.