Our beautifully designed oceanfront restaurant & cocktailbar are situated on one of the most amazing spots of Bonaire, opposite the uninhabited island of Klein Bonaire. Our menu includes items that are prepared fresh to order.
Our servers are friendly and the atmosphere is perfect for dining with friends, family or business associates.
Over the past 25+ years Rum Runners has grown by leaps and bounds by holding fast to these simple principles: serve excellent food and cocktails, provide outstanding service and create memorable experiences for our guests.
Restaurant Services & Facilities
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Additional Info
Pizza Temple 11:30am – 10:00pm every day.
Pizza is always a good idea! Especially our thin crust pizza from our open pizza temple kitchen. Our recipes bring a touch of fresh flavours. Eat your pizza in our restaurant or order it for take out. Authentic Italian thin crust pizza baked to perfection in a traditional stone oven. Choose from a wide assortment of toppings, create your own or try one of the chef’s creation. Great for that in between dive craving or take away for the perfect mid-night snack.
Monday Night All You Can Eat BBQ Buffet 6:00pm – 10:00pm on Monday.
Monday night it is BBQ time! Be our guest, together with many locals. Our BBQ night is famous island wide and beyond. Enjoy delicious meat, fish and vegetarian dishes from the grill. Everyone loves Monday night’s “All You Can Eat” BBQ buffet from 7:00pm until 10:00pm.
Live Entertainment Monday and Thursday
Happy Hour Daily from 5:30pm – 6:30pm at the Deco Stop Bar
Contact Info
Location
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
2-Course Lunch Menu $27.50
Appetizer
Cheesy break-apart garlic bread ǀ Smoked red onion jerba hole dip
or
Cream of potato & Leek ǀ Bacon, onion crisp
Main Course
Green peas ǀ Pumpkin ǀ Roasted Garlic ǀ Olive oil ǀ Crushed red pepper ǀ Lime zest ǀ Homemade Pasta
or
Clams ǀ Shrimp ǀ Garlic ǀ Spinach ǀ Parmesan ǀ Cream ǀ Dehydrated cherry tomato ǀ Homemade Pasta
Optional Dessert $7.50
Lime 3 way: Pie ǀ Sherbet ǀ Foam
Deals
> This deal cannot be combined with any other offers
> The price of the deal is in US$ 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
- MondayB: 7:00am – 10:00am | L: 11:30am – 4:00pm | D: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
- TuesdayB: 7:00am – 10:00am | L: 11:30am – 4:00pm | D: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
- WednesdayB: 7:00am – 10:00am | L: 11:30am – 4:00pm | D: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
- ThursdayB: 7:00am – 10:00am | L: 11:30am – 4:00pm | D: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
- FridayB: 7:00am – 10:00am | L: 11:30am – 4:00pm | D: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
- SaturdayB: 7:00am – 10:00am | L: 11:30am – 4:00pm | D: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
- SundayB: 7:00am – 10:00am | L: 11:30am – 4:00pm | D: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
B: Breakfast | L: Lunch | D: Dinner
Reviews
christiaan zweers
17:51 06 Apr 25
We love it here. We recently went for a lunch date.As soon as we arrived, we felt welcome as if we were part of the family. The staff is very kind and checks in on you often.The food was very tasty and we enjoyed the view and beautiful blue colors of the Bonaire ocean.If you ever go there I recommend getting the “Shrimp Carpaccio”.
Martijn van Geer
03:27 06 Apr 25
The location is fantastic, offering a wonderful atmosphere that is both inviting and comfortable. It's the perfect place to relax and enjoy your time, whether you're there for a casual outing or a special occasion.
Celest Venter
12:02 24 Mar 25
Cocktails was amazing and unique. The food was delicious. Staff was very friendly and helpful and the service was great at the bar and restaurant. Dining next to an amazing view over the ocean was relaxing and very enjoyable. Stunning view of the sunset from where we were seated.
Linnie
23:16 15 Feb 25
Food was great. Service could be a little faster but it is an island. Prices and atmosphere were great!
Karen King
13:21 05 Jan 25
We ate here in New Year’s Day - it was very busy and the service was extremely slow, even just to get our table and drinks. Food was great when it came - good quality and nicely presented, it was just a long wait (almost 2 hrs from arrival to main courses arriving at the table). If we were to go again we’d book an earlier table to try and get in before the main evening rush.
Nhan T
00:49 31 Dec 24
BBQ buffet is okay but over hyped. It was generally good, except for overcooked grilled tuna. Tuna fish cannot be cooked well done as becomes dried. Buffet consisted of salad, pumpkin soup, bread, rice and beans, chicken breast, chicken legs, pork skewers, ribs, steak, and tuna fish. Was expecting other types of fish.$37.50 for adults is reasonable, considering price of meat on island, but $22.50 for kids 12 years old and under is a bit much considering how small and bad the buffet dessert options were. Just do 1/2 price for kids! Dropped $150 for buffet with 2 adults and 2 kids. Pricey for the value.Probably should have gone with regular menu. Would not do the BBQ again. Tasted good when you are hungry but forgetful.Ocean front view, but mostly view of diving boats as it connects with Captain Don's diving center.
Andrew Oh
12:58 27 Dec 24
Easily one of the best meals we had here on Bonaire. We got the tuna appetizer, calamari, gazpacho and poke, all of which were fresh and delicious. The view breathtaking!
Brian Peck
11:08 22 Dec 24
Great breakfast. Staff is attentive but not overly. Atmosphere wow, amazing view. Book a table for before sunset.
Jasmine Bruneau
15:58 10 Oct 24
We went to Rum Runners for the All you can eat BBQ night for my husband. Since I don't eat meat, they offered me a pizza from the regular menu, which was much appreciated. The service was great, but the ambiance, not so much. The local band was struggling, and the crowd was too loud. My dessert was absolutely outstanding though (I had the mango tart), and the magnificent sunset made up for the rest. But if you are looking for a memorable meal and amazing food, overall, that is not the place. It's quite expensive too.
Carter Schiffman
13:52 27 Sep 24
Five stars all across the board. The service was great and the food came out quite quick. Super friendly and helpful servers as well. It's definitely on more of the pricey side but the food was great and the area where you eat is also pretty amazing. Super good experience, would go back for sure.
Angela Vertrees
17:55 31 May 24
Fabulous burger and salad on beautiful seaside terrace.Great staff, clean. Good menu.
Grant Hinton
03:49 31 May 24
Dirk, Alex, Brandon and all other bar and wait staff are awesome. Food and service is constant.Beautiful views.All you can eat BBQ night not so great
Till Schumacher
09:14 28 May 24
I had the pleasure of dining at Rum Runners and I can't say enough good things about it. That evening, I had the Daily Catch – Wahoo was on the menu. The food was absolutely finger-licking good. Every bite was a delight, and the fish was perfectly cooked.The service was top-notch. Our waiter seemed to anticipate our every wish and always had a friendly remark ready. It was impressive how attentive and friendly the staff was. What stood out even more was the special attention given to our son, who is under a year old. This thoughtful gesture really touched us and showcased how family-friendly the restaurant is.The ambiance is nearly unbeatable. Our table was right by the sea, and in the evening, when the underwater lights came on, large tarpons from the deeper waters swam close to the shore. It was a mesmerizing sight to see these majestic fish up close – elsewhere, you'd pay an entrance fee for such an experience!All in all, our evening at Rum Runners was a highlight of our stay on Bonaire. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone and look forward to our next visit!
Tracy
20:51 16 May 24
Great place for a drink (at the bar) after a day of diving. The food and service can be a bit hit or miss.
Fun Zone Comics
00:56 16 Apr 24
Our experience at Rum Runners was nothing short of spectacular, especially during their Buffet Barbecue Night. Quincy, our server, truly made our evening unforgettable with his incredible humor and professionalism. He was attentive, friendly, and really great at his job, making sure everything was just right. The barbecue buffet itself was fantastic, with a variety of perfectly grilled meats and delicious sides that left us more than satisfied. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for both locals and visitors. Thanks to Quincy and the entire team at Rum Runners for an amazing dining experience in Bonaire. I can’t recommend this place enough. 5 Stars to Quincy ??
Neal Langerman
15:41 09 Apr 24
Rum Runners restaurant and bar is in Captain Don's Habitat Bonaire. Excellent food and ocean front atmosphere. The service tends to be slow. That is only an issue when having lunch between the 11:00 and 14:00 dives. Drinks are very good and all staff are friendly.
Suzanne Holzaepfel
16:20 11 Mar 24
Probably the best Shrimp Bitterballen in and out of the Netherlands. Best Whisky Sour ever. Thanks
Anne Pierrat
17:42 23 Feb 24
We loved Rum Runners. Catch of the day was good size with balanced flavors. Service was great. Liquor prices reasonable and fantastic ocean view. Would have loved it more if bread came with the meal.
Kelly Hensen
23:13 19 Feb 24
Awesome location - right on the water where you could see tarpon and night divers. Waited at the bar and the bartenders were very attentive. Once we were seated - not so much. Took a while to get attention, drinks or even water. Food was good.
Claudia Carson
01:53 13 Jan 24
Super spot on the water with Tarpons swimming just below. We did not have a reservation but they cleaned up a table and we had a delicious meal. Loved the fact that there were a lot of locals working in the restaurant.
Pat Tingle
21:17 15 Dec 23
Very nice oceanfront restaurant. Service was fast but not too fast. I had ribs which I thought were very good. I’d go again!Easy parking and access.
Joanne Mierzejewski
19:13 10 Dec 23
Really great views, could go for lunch or dinner. Definitely a casual-nice place. You see people dressed up, or fresh off diving. I really enjoyed this aspect because a lot of place can be one or the other.
Rudolf Davelaar
18:27 29 Nov 23
Captain Don's Habitat is where it all started for me. I met Captaon Don Steward in 1975. Lots of memories. While non of the original buildings are there anymore, it kept its charm. The service is good and friendly. The hotel rooms are clean, nice and very comfortable. I kook forward to my next visit. I highly recommend this resort.
Robert Cheung
19:55 28 Nov 23
We had dinner at this restaurant twice in a week. The setting is beautiful, right on the water for the sunset. Our server TT was most accommodating, helpful and courteous. One of us was celiac and when asked about calamari he suggested he would ask the chef to pan-fry it to make it gluten free. It was delicious. The price was reasonable. The four of us enjoyed a full dinner with two drinks for about US$150.
LaDonna Pride
21:36 02 Nov 23
Ate lunch here 2 days in a row because the food was so good we all wanted to try another dish after that first visit. The staff was amazing....and nothing can beat the view.
Judith Lewis
11:54 24 Aug 23
I must have 100 photos of the sunset at rumrunners. The bar is great. I love the pizza - and leftovers for breakfast. The restaurant has great food. Service is hit or miss but who cares when there are tarpon to watch? My only real complaint is that the resort completely blocks that wonderful breeze so it can get very muggy and buggy.
Sharan Hinkle
08:45 20 Jul 23
Lovely location overlooking the water. Great service! Melt in your mouth baby back ribs, they were wonderful. Excellent Caesar salad. Highly recommend! We have eaten in four restaurants while in Bonaire and this my best meal. Parking across the street.
Jennifer Pratt
11:57 01 Jul 23
Just dined with a group of 6 - we all had fabulous meals - thin crust pizza was amazing. Fresh nice prepared ingredients. Chicken tender and juicy! Creative cocktails. Best dining experience we have had all week in Bonaire. Not sure why this restaurant is only 4.1 - deserves to be much higher. Thank you for great evening!
Theo OnTour
23:56 06 Jun 23
Went here with family at the end of a warm workday in paradise.We were greeted promptly upon arrival and were escorted to our reserved seaside table by one of the friendly waitresses. We ordered some bread as a starter and I ordered the baby back ribs as mains. Wow, those were really some tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone ribs! And it was a large portion as well.The experience even got enhanced by a great sunset display in the distance.We all enjoyed our dinner and left the site very satisfied. Recommended!
Rob van Temmen
00:08 03 Jun 23
Location is everything, especially during sunset.Food was good, the desert was very disappointing.Very little and not what was expected.
Pamela Mackey
21:12 10 May 23
We have eaten at Rum Runners twice during out stay on Bonaire. Once in the seaside dining room (fabulous table for two by the sea) and once in the bar. Boht times the food has been very good, the service excellent and the ambiance of the place wonderful. The seaside table was quiet and romantic; the bar was lively and full of great island music. Highly recommend.
Xavi Werleman
17:47 18 Mar 23
It was an amazing night! Food was amazing, I had chicken quesadilla, an different cocktail.The service was very good, attentive.I was sitting at the bar with JuanCarlos as bartender.They are a great team, I recommend you to give them a try.
Carissa Lawlor
18:08 25 Jan 23
Quite the collection of cocktails! Especially if you like Gin. Good vibe, bar is lovely, dining room is better for a quiet meal. Theres a lot of room for the quality of flavors in their dishes. We ordered the calamari which was as expected. The “Main Bowl” served with fresh fish, rice, and kimchi was okay. High expectations for this dish weren’t met, but I appreciate the thought they put into it.
Denise Crappell
02:46 30 Dec 22
Great food and great views! Really enjoyed everything and the service was good too!
Rylund Lewis
21:05 21 Aug 22
Staying at Buddy Dive, we stopped by one night for dinner. The restaurant has outdoor seating with skimpy awnings. For a solid half hour we were blinded by the setting sun.Also it took a while for drinks to make the table. But drinks were accompanied with some fantastic bread and butter.For dinner I had a deconstructed rice bowl with tuna, salmon, avocado, etc. I dont recall it's name, though Im attaching a picture.Overall I was pleased with the dinner.
Tom Peters
17:59 14 Aug 22
Dinner was good, but not special. Staff was friendly, but a bit slow.The view is spectaculair. If possible reserve a spot during sunset and a sea side table.
Fronzy 101
13:58 23 Jul 22
Definitely room for improvement. Staff are very polite, but slow to serve. The food could take anywhere between 20 minutes to sometimes an hour depending on the time of day.
connor vlug
04:17 18 Jul 22
We had a nice table downstairs. The view there was awesome. The food was pretty good! Our waiter Ruben served us very well. We really enjoyed our night! We will come soon again! Thankyou Rum Runners! 🙂
Prabhuti Tiwari
18:56 05 Jul 22
This is a lovely place to sit, drink/eat and enjoy the ocean view. Beautiful sunset view from the restaurant. Klein Bonaire is clearly visible from here.
Steven Gerritsen
01:49 03 Jun 22
3 stars for the view. The drinks took quiet long to arrive since they apparently had too many cocktail orders. After a long wait, it arrived but even with so much practice, it was a glass of pure alcohol. The pizza similar, saw many ordering it so I had high expectation and saw a pizza oven, but the cheese used and the crust is something Dr. Oetker could compete with. The fajitas and wine were good though and as mentioned, the location is a beauty!
Meaghan Knauer
12:47 16 May 22
Very hit or miss. We visited multiple times during our trip, and half the time the service was fantastic, the other half of the time it was not. Yesterday for lunch we stopped in around 2pm and waited 26 minutes for a server to take our order, and that was only after another employee saw us and alerted her. Food was great though every time except for yesterday. Great location to watch the tarpon swim.
Doug B
13:55 16 Apr 22
Resort restaurant with good selection from seafood to pasta to burgers. Great buffet breakfast.
Joël Candelaria
12:12 24 Feb 22
One of my favorite restaurants (with a great bar too!) To dine at during sunsets. Highly recommendable.
Ernst Hart
20:23 13 Jan 22
One of the best places to enjoy a beautiful sunset over Klein bonaire. A very chilled spot with good food and in my opinion the best cocktails of bonaire. Make sure you check out the spiced watermelon cocktail and do a refreshing dive from the pier. Staff is friendly and fast.
J. B.
00:42 11 Dec 21
Update Dec 2021: Dropped 2 stars due to higher prices and lower quality of food preparation. The catch of the day was barracuda. Regretfully, the barracuda fillets were not much larger than sardines and were overcooked to being tough and dry.2019 review: Good food, friendly staff, reasonable prices and right on the Caribbean Sea! Outdoor seating with large canopy covers for shade and keeping off rain. Have been a regular for years.
Saralyn Ostwinkle
11:22 07 Dec 21
We made reservations a couple of months ago and they where all ready for us! We where celebrating my son and daughter in laws anniversary and they really made it special!!!Then the menu was a all u can eat w lots of meat and three sauces at the end and oh my!!! Sooo yummy!!!TIP-- It was quite at 6 when we arrived but by 8 when we left u would have had to have reservations.
Magiel Janson
23:39 08 Nov 21
4 stars for the location. Nice at the water, in the evening with huge tarpons swimming nearby. We heard they have the best Italian style pizza on the island, but I hope we heard wrong. Not that good.
Tracy Powers
12:58 11 Oct 21
The pizza oven is amazing! But the lunch/dinner menu is too limited. I would like to see chicken tenders, soup of the day, or a chicken sandwich on the menu for simple eaters. The breakfast buffet was wonderful.
Giovanni Wester
23:55 25 Sep 21
Nice place. The ambience is nice. It has bar at one side and restaurant at the other. Reservation is recommended otherwise you might not find a spot. If you are not guests of Captain Dons Habitat you need to park outside on the street, there is a security so no worries, you then walk to the place. They server great Cucumber Mojito and a lot of other signature drinks and cocktails. Food is delicious.. Nice place for a good night out
Johapi
19:23 25 Aug 21
Wonderful view, very nice staff and great food! And... when we were there some sharks swam by?
Jonas Ladekjaer
04:06 04 Aug 21
Went here on a whim because everything else was full up. Great vibes, delicious pizza and an opinionated cat - what’s not to love?
Steven Sparkman
20:09 27 Jul 21
Good late night drinks, attentive staff and decent pizza.
Brutal But Honest
19:38 20 Jul 21
Nice place for lunch (Had the chicken quesadilla) it was excellent, but your floor staff can use some training in how to interact with guests.Add some music while y'all at it.
Kris Mattingly
11:34 20 Jul 21
Everything was great! Friendly staff and delicious pizza.
Emely Ruiz-dos Santos
14:42 21 Jun 21
I went for fathersday. Once a month they have special 3 course menu. The rest of the month you can enjoy food from the cart. The place is nice and the view is relaxing. The service is great.
Kim Smed
02:33 31 May 21
We weren't drinking but the bartender was pouring some pretty good looking drinks. We had some food which was actually pretty darn good. Pizza and Sticky Chicks. Those are chicken skewers. The portions size was a little small but the food and presentation were very good. Pizza is "cracker" crust. We never ran out of water and he was quick to ask if we needed another coke.
To Ku
00:47 21 May 21
Beautiful view over the ocean and perfect for Sunset dinner. Good food and drinks, also the service was great.
Adely Jansen
14:25 03 May 21
Great Ambiance with sea view...Great Food and excellent service @ a reasonable price
Daniel Piar
20:48 26 Apr 21
Rum runners great place to get pizza I always get the barbecue chicken pizza it’s Really good the crust is on the thin side that’s that’s how the pizza crust is so one person can eat a whole pizza and you wouldn’t be that full. Great place to hang out with friends or family have some pizza and some drinks to staff is great awesome bartenders make make good cocktails.
Matthew Davies
22:12 12 Apr 21
The ceviche was on point! Incredible view and terrace overlooking the water.
Irène Irene
18:10 07 Feb 21
Friendly staff & excellent food nicely presented!
Carmel & Crusita de Palm-Leoneta
03:00 21 Dec 20
Friendly and fast service, always with a smile, the place to be for dinner, ask for the ribeye
Harriet and Russ Whitehouse
00:24 23 Nov 20
Nice thin crust pizza. Excellent service and lovely location.
Ashja Bosboom
14:03 23 Oct 20
Beautiful place and good food. Would go there again
Carolyn Schokker
00:19 05 Sep 20
Amazing breakfast at Rum Runners
Joshua Reynolds
20:19 20 Feb 20
We were looking for a place to have lunch while we were exploring Bonaire and we saw their sign while cruising in our golf carts. Glad we stopped here. We couldn't have asked for a better place for lunch. The food we ordered was fabulous. Nothing over the top, just great tasting and a decent proportion. One thing to add is the views of the ocean here are perfect. Such a peaceful place to eat and enjoy a drink with friends. Good amount of normal car parking but might be a bit busier on the weekend. Don't bypass this place.
Kate Butler
17:44 07 Feb 20
We live on Bonaire and Rum Runners is our go-to restaurant for ourselves and when we have visitors. We tell ourselves whenever we want to remember why we moved here, we eat at Rum Runners. It's directly on the ocean and every table has an ocean view.The food is terrific. Wide variety of dishes, and we think they do the best burgers on the island. You can also get fajitas, great pizza, steaks, chicken, fish and pasta. Prices are reasonable and the staff is terrific. Most of them have been there for years. We're there every Wednesday night, a standing date with our friends.They also do buffet nights, and Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners. There is a separate bar there and their gift shop stays open late. We think they have the best souvenirs on the island and frequently wander in there after dinner.During high season it's smart to make a reservation for dinner. At lunch you can just walk in.
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