Island Restaurant and Nightlife
Recommendations
for restaurants, bars and entertainment
The Baoase family is very excited to soon welcome you to our luxury resort.
In this document we have presented a selection of Baoase’s top picks for restaurants, drinks
and bites combined with entertainment. The top picks let you experience the colorful
island of Curacao, filled with history and the very diverse Caribbean culture and cuisine.
In comparison to the rest of the Caribbean, Curacao has many International and
Cosmopolitan Chefs and a large variety of restaurants with different cuisines for you to
experience.
Though Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant is known to be the best restaurant on the island,
we do recommend other restaurants and bars to explore during your stay in Curacao.
All information is subject to change, please contact the Front Office for the latest information.
Restaurant Island Recommendations
Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant is our number one restaurant recommendation. We only use fresh
ingredients from local farmers and ingredients that are not found on the island are flown in from
abroad, for example our “Creuses Oyster” are grown in Normandy France. Together with our
exceptional service and wine selection our restaurant is the perfect night out. We have also created
our Top 15 Restaurant Picks for you to experience.
Serafina
Category: Dinner, Italian, Indoor, Wines
Location: Pietermaai, 5 min by car
Cuisine: Italian Cuisine with International Inspirations
Serafina is our number one restaurant recommendation based on our
Baoase guests reviews. Serafina’s dishes are prepared by Italian chef’s that
have traveled the world and have brought the authentic Italian cuisine with
an international cosmopolitan touch to Curacao. The restaurant is located
in an authentic building from the 1800’s in the Pietermaai area, the Soho
Curacao.
Closed on:
Closed on Sunday’s
Entertainment:
None
Special evenings:
None
Website link:
www.facebook.com/serafinacuracao
Fishalicious
Category: Dinner, Seafood, Indoor, Wines
Location : Pietermaai District, 3 min by car
Cuisine: Culinary International Seafood
Delicious seafood in a cozy environment, also a few meat dishes are offered
and a large variety of selected wines and champagnes from all over the
world.
Closed on:
Sunday
Entertainment:
none
Special evenings:
none
Website link:
www.fishalicious.net
Mosa
Category: Dinner, Shared dining. Outdoor & Indoor, Wines
Location : Pietermaai District, 3 min by car
Cuisine: Bistronomy, International Dishes
Mosa promotes a shared dining experience for couples, friends and family.
International dishes to share are served with an introduction to Bistronomy
prepared by their top Chef’s.
Closed on:
Sunday & Monday
Entertainment:
none
Special evenings:
none
Website link:
www.mosarestaurant.com
Visit their Facebook & Instagram page
All information is subject to change, please contact the Front Office for the latest information.
Kome
Category: Dinner, International Fusion, Indoor, Wines
Location: Pietermaai, 5 min by car
Cuisine: a Fusion of World Cuisine
Kome features a chef driven menu where worldly cooking techniques lay
the foundation for their creative freedom. Chef David and Pastry Chef
Susan live for cooking. The chefs prepare the foods that make them happy,
such as homemade sausage, tasty sandwiches, curry’s, stews, fried
chicken, fresh bread, pie or something altogether surprising and new.
Closed on:
Sunday & Monday closed for Dinner
Saturday & Sunday closed for Lunch
Entertainment:
Friday: DJ starts at 10 PM
Special evenings:
Wednesday: Tapas Night
Website link:
www.komecuracao.com
Bij Blauw
Category: Dinner, International Fusion, Outdoor, Sea view
Location: Pietermaai, 5 min by car
Cuisine: International Fusion
You can sit on a seaside terrace, which overlooks the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy
the beautiful historic buildings and sunset. On the dinner menu you will find
a variety of meat, fish and vegetarian meals with wonderful flavor
combinations.
Closed on:
Open Daily
Entertainment:
Thursday & Friday Live Music starts at 7:30pm
Special evenings:
Saturday: Bring your Own Wine Night
Website link:
www.hotelbijblauw.com
Fort Nassau
Category: Dinner, International, Spectacular View
Location : Punda, 5 min by car
Cuisine: International
Situated high upon a hill at the harbor’s entrance, it has a beautiful 360º
view over part of the island and the city of Willemstad with the unique
bridges that connect Punda and Otrobanda. At night a sea of lights
stretches to the horizon offering the most spectacular view.
Closed on:
Open Daily
Entertainment:
None
Special evenings:
None
Website link:
www.fortnassau.com
All information is subject to change, please contact the Front Office for the latest information.
The Wine Cellar
Category: Dinner French Cuisine, Wines, Indoor
Location: Pietermaai, 5 min by car
Cuisine: Culinary French
The kitchen combines authentic French cuisine with Caribbean flair, adding a
personal signature. Watching over your health, the chefs always include the
freshest herbs and the finest Virgin Olive Oil in their cooking. The menu
features dishes such as fresh Grouper and lobster, whilst the finest rack of
Lamb from Holland is flown-in weekly.
Closed on:
Sunday’s
Entertainment:
None
Special evenings:
None
Website link:
www.winecellar.an
Ginger
Category: Dinner, Indian Asian Cuisine, Out & Indoor
Location : Pietermaai District, 5 min by car
Cuisine: Indian, Asian, Caribbean
In the middle of the historic area of Pietermaai there is a hidden square
called Kalksteegplein. Behind the colorful arts area Mirjam Griffioen, you’ll
find Restaurant Ginger. This cozy place offers you the great AsianCaribbean Cuisine. A good selection of hot & spicy food, noodles & rice
plates, vegetarian dishes, curries, stews and so much more.
Closed on:
open every day
Entertainment:
every Friday live music 7pm – 10pm
Special evenings:
every Friday live music
Website link:
www.gingercuracao.com
Zest
Category: Dinner, Lunch, Mediterranean, Wines, Ocean View
Location: Jan Thiel, 15 min by car
Cuisine: Mediterranean
The dishes are a combination of culinary specialties from the
Mediterranean. The menu includes fresh pasta, pure fish and meat dishes
and specialty desserts.
Closed on:
Open Daily
Entertainment:
None
Special evenings:
Friday: Lobster fest 7pm, 8pm, 9pm
Reservation Required
Website link:
www.beach-restaurants.com
All information is subject to change, please contact the Front Office for the latest information.
Déjà Vu
Category: Dinner,Bistro,Seaview Balcony, indoor& outdoor
Location: Pietermaai, 5 min by car
Cuisine: French Cuisine
Your culinary journey to France starts here. Authentic French dishes served
in an historic colonial building including a romantic sea view balcony. Deja
Vu also features an art exhibition, fun photo booth, a "love lock bridge" and
an extensive wine list.
Closed on:
Sunday’s
Entertainment:
None
Special evenings:
Tuesdays kids dine for free (till 12yrs)
Website link:
dejavucuracao.wix.com/dejavucuracao
Visit their Facebook & Instagram page
Osteria Rosso
Category: Dinner, In and Out Indoor, Trendy
Location : at the Trupial Inn Hotel, 10 min by car
Cuisine: Italian
For those who enjoy Italian food including fresh pasta’s, pizza’s and other
Italian delights we recommend you to dine at Osteria Rosso. The restaurant
has a trendy atmosphere and party in and outdoor.
Closed on:
open daily
Entertainment:
every Thursday live music 7pm – 10pm,
Happy hour 7-8pm
Special evenings:
Every Tuesday – gluten free evening
Website link:
http://www.osteriarosso.com/
The Gouverneur
Category: Dinner, International and Local Cuisine,
Spectacular Handelskade View
Location : Otrobanda, 7 min by car
Cuisine: International, Local dishes
Situated on the second floor at the harbor’s entrance, with a beautiful
180º view of the city of Willemstad and the famous Handelskade with its
unique bridges that connect Punda and Otrobanda. At night, an abundance
of lights reflect on the water of the harbor offering the most spectacular
view.
Closed on:
Open Daily
Entertainment:
None
Special evenings:
None
Website link:
www.de-gouverneur.com
All information is subject to change, please contact the Front Office for the latest information.
Boathouse
Category: Dinner, International, Spectacular Ocean View, Outdoor
Location: Jan Sofat, 12 min by car
Cuisine: International
Boathouse Food & Marina is situated in the middle of a sloping green
landscape at the azure blue Spanish Water. Each table on our panoramic
terrace offers a magnificent view over the Spanish Water.
Closed on:
Tuesday’s
Entertainment:
None
Special evenings:
Every Wednesday Balinese Buffet
Website link:
www.boathousefoodandmarina.com
Karakter
Category: Lunch, Beach Club, Sunset Lounge, Dinner on the beach
Location : Coral Estate, St. Willibrordus 30 - 45 min by car
Cuisine: International
Karakter specializes in healthy and delicious food and offers fresh
smoothies, salads, wines, beers, cocktails, tapas and lunches.
The lounge chairs, hammocks and cushions, paired with amazing white
sand and a perfect blue sea will complete the ultimate Caribbean
experience. We also recommend an early sunset dinner.
Closed on:
open every day (8 am - 10 pm)
Entertainment:
Live music every Saturday, starting at 7pm
Special evenings:
Saturday’s
Website link:
http://www.karaktercuracao.com/
Madero Ocean Club
Category: Lunch, Beach Club, Sunset Lounge, Dinner on the beach
Location : Mambo Beach Boulevard, 4 min by car
Cuisine: International
After sunset this lounge restaurant transforms into pure casual luxury. You
will catch the warm Caribbean feeling in a stylish setting. Their culinary
team of local and international Chefs will make sure that you have an
exquisite dining experience with selections from their a-la-carte menu.
Closed on:
Entertainment:
Special evenings:
Website link:
Sun – Thurs 10 AM – Midnight,
Fri & Sat 10 AM – 2 AM
Every Friday Live Local Band & DJ of local
music & Saturday Live Top 40 Band & DJ, Fri
& Sat starting at 10:00 PM
Sunday DJ from 2:00 PM to 3:00 AM
Friday & Saturday Fresh fish market &
Sunday’s Tapas open till 8:00 PM
http://maderooceanclub.com/
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Drinks & Bites Recommendations
Young and Fun Nightlife Recommendations
All information is subject to change, please contact the Front Office for the latest information.
Drinks & Bites Recommendations
Curacao is known for having a large variety of Beach Bars and Restaurants that turn into hangout
places for drinks, live music and bites. Enjoy a Caribbean cocktail in one of the below Top Picks for
Drinks & Bites. Below you will also find additional recommendations for the younger guests who seek
for places where young locals, tourists and interns hang out.
Miles Jazz Vinyl & Cigars
Category: Bar and Restaurant In- & Outdoor, Jazz & Other Live
Music, Cocktails
Location: Pietermaai District, 5 min by car
Specialties: Drinks & Music
Miles, named after Jazz legend Miles Davis, is a cozy Jazz Café in the
Nieuwestraat located in the colonial center of Pietermaai. Enjoy laid back
Jazz music from real vinyl turntables and tasty drinks in a relaxing
atmosphere!
Closed on:
Open Daily
Entertainment:
Friday: DJ with Turntables
Special evenings:
Saturday: Jazz or Other Live Music
Website link:
www.milescuracao.com
Mundo Bizarro
Category: Bar and Restaurant In- & Outdoor, Cuban Style,
Cocktails, Live Music and Lounge
Location: Pietermaai District, 5 min by car
Specialties: Fresh mojitos, amazing cocktails and a delicious
variety of mouthwatering snacks!
Mundo Bizarro is a major hit because of its bizarre, colorful, old fashioned,
Cuban style interior. Weekly live music sessions set the stage for the perfect
night out for drinks and snacks. Enjoy a drink at the mosaic designed bar
with small artistic details and the friendly servers.
Closed on:
Open Daily
Entertainment:
Live Music every Friday and Saturday
Special evenings:
Every Tuesday Live Tango Dancers & DJ
Website link:
www.mundobizarrocuracao.com
Saint Tropez
Category: Bar and Restaurant, Outdoor Lounge and
Pool Lounge Area, Seaview, Cocktails
Location: Pietermaai District, 5 min by car
Specialties: Ice Tropez, a Sparkling wine cocktail popular in Saint
Tropez, in the French Riviera Finger Food.
A bit of the French Riviera on our lovely island of Curacao. Just sit and relax,
enjoy the beautiful view and drinks served just the way you like it. Enjoy the
"Bon Vivant" like the French say the good life so we can "Santé" (cheers) in
Saint Tropez!! The Jet Set feeling for everyone! Saint Tropez Ocean club is
located in the Popular Pietermaai District near downtown Punda.
Closed on:
Open Daily
Entertainment:
Friday: DJ Lounge & International
Special evenings:
Monday Sushi & Cocktail night
Website link:
www.sainttropezcuracao.com
All information is subject to change, please contact the Front Office for the latest information.
Royal Dutch Cheesery
Category: Bar and Restaurant, In- & Outdoor, Dutch Cheese
Assortment & Wines and Indoor Lounge
Location: Riffort Village Otrobanda, 7 min by car
Specialties: Cheese Fondue, Raclette Gruyère Fondue and Wines
A true ‘Cheese Experience’ located in the historic Rif Fort, built in 1826.
Enjoy tasty cheeses and fresh meats on a lively square. In the evening enjoy
the cheese fondue and Raclette Gruyère fondue, but also fresh meat, fish
dishes and salads. Daily cheese tastings and two delis where you can shop
for cheeses.
Closed on:
Sunday
Entertainment:
Thursday: Unplugged Guitarist & Solo Singer
Friday: Gino & Friends
Saturday: Live Latin Music
Special evenings:
Live Music on Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Website link:
www.cheeserycaribbean.com
Infinity Beach Club (Renaissance)
Category: Bar and Restaurant, Outdoor Lounge on a beach with
palm trees on the second floor of the Renaissance Hotel
Location: Riffort Village Otrobanda, 7 min by car
Specialties: Thursday: Raw Bar Seafood 6pm – 9pm
Friday: Drinks & Snacks from 6pm – 7pm
Saturday: BBQ on the Beach starts at 1pm
Be amazed by the stunning view from the elevated Infinity Beach of the
Caribbean Sea. Sitting outside you can enjoy BBQ a la carte on the beach on
Saturday. The restaurant is located on the second floor of the Renaissance
Hotel.
Closed on:
Open Daily
Entertainment:
On Friday Live Music, Caribbean Steal Band
or Lounge DJ starts at 6pm
Special evenings:
Thursday: Raw Bar Seafood
Friday: Live Music or Lounge DJ and
Saturday: BBQ a la carte start at 1pm
Website link:
www.renaissancecuracao.com
Zest BBQ on beach
Category: Bar and Restaurant, BBQ on the Beach, Sunset View
Location: Jan Thiel, 15 min by car
Next to Papagayo Beach Club, a trendy spot with a glistening infinity pool
and an alluring sandy shoreline. Enjoy lounge areas, relax on the beach and
nibble on bites. Each weekend, live DJ from next to the infinity pool.
Closed on:
Open Daily
Entertainment:
None
Special evenings:
Friday: Lobster Fest 7pm, 8pm, 9pm
Friday: Rotisserie chicken from the Brass
Oven, starts at 5pm
Daily BBQ on the beach starts 1pm – 9pm,
BBQ on the beach is popular on Saturday’s
Website link:
www.beach-restaurants.com
All information is subject to change, please contact the Front Office for the latest information.
Papagayo Beach Club
Category: Bar and Restaurant, Infinity Pool Lounge Area, Seaview,
On the Beach, Cocktails, Outdoor
Location: Jan Thiel, 15 min by car
Papagayo Beach Club is considered to also be one of the hot spots on
Curaçao with a sparkling infinity pool and an enticing white sandy
shoreline. Enjoy sleek lounge areas, relax on beach chairs and nibble on
bites. Each weekend, live DJ sets next to the infinity pool.
Closed on:
Open Daily
Entertainment:
Saturday & Sunday: DJ from 1pm to 7pm
Special evenings:
Tuesday: RED BBQ. Starts 6pm
Thursday: Kushina Krioyo starts at 6pm
Sunday: Sparkling Sushi starts at 1pm
Website link:
www.papagayo.com/beach-club
Young and Fun Nightlife Recommendations
Curacao offers many places each and every day of the week where young couples, singles and
interns come to meet, drink, dance and hang out. Experience the Island Nightlife, Local,
International and Live Music at the following recommended places:
Cabana Beach – on Wednesday
Category: Beach Club, Lunch, Dinner, Lounge, Party on the beach
Location: Sea Aquarium, Mambo Beach 3 min by car
Cabana Beach is a fun beach club for the younger guests and located close
to Baoase. Here is where you find the Dance and Dine parties on the beach
– every Wednesday. The restaurant offers special evenings such as Fish and
Meat Market. There is a cozy atmosphere combined with live
entertainment to ensure a fun evening.
Closed on:
Open daily
Entertainment:
Live music every Wednesday, starting at
9:30 PM
Special evenings:
Wednesday: Nine dot Five, Dance & Dine
from 9:30 PM
Friday: Cabana Fish Market from 7 PM
Sunday: Steak Market Sunday, Happy Hour
from 5 PM till 6 PM and freshly baked Pizza
from 1 PM
Website link:
www.cabanabeachcuracao.com
All information is subject to change, please contact the Front Office for the latest information.
Punda Vibes– on Thursday
Category: Drinks, Live Music, Fireworks, Shopping till 8:00 PM
Location: Down Town Punda, 5 min by car
Down Town Comes Alive at Night on Thursday’s. The Shops are open till 8:00
PM. There are Fireworks over the harbor at 8:15 PM for best viewing stand
on the HandelKade by the bridge. There are Live Musicians and dancers on
the street corners. Live music in the bars with drink specials. There’s an Art
Alley with live art. Great place to buy souvenirs. Watch their Video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBHXVap-fZU
Entertainment:
Live music and local/International
Special evenings:
Thursday
Website link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1818385021715085/
Zanzibar– on Saturday
Category: On the Beach, Sunset, Lounge, Live Music on the beach
Location: Jan Thiel, 15 min by car
In the eastern part of Curacao, you'll find the charming Zanzibar Beach &
Restaurant. As the name already implies, the bar and the restaurant the
coziness of East Africa. Sit on a beach chair or lounge bed and enjoy a lazy
night at the beach under the many palm trees. Enjoy your drink at the
beach bar.
Closed on:
Open daily
Entertainment:
Wednesday: Unplugged Guitar and Singer
Special evenings:
Saturday: Live music starts at 6:00 PM &
DJ International/Local
Website link: www.beachrestaurants.com/en/restaurants/zanzibar-beach.html
Wet ‘n Wild– on Sunday
Category: On the Beach, Sunset, DJ on the beach
Location: Sea Aquarium, Mambo Beach 3 min by car
On Sunday night Wet & Wild becomes the most popular nightspot on
Curaçao.
DJ Boogie Man, one of the most popular island DJ ensures that tourists,
Interns and other residents on the island, dance all night long! You should
bring your dancing shoes or flip flops. Wet ‘n wild is on the beach
Closed on:
Open daily
Entertainment:
Sunday: DJ International/Local
Special evenings:
Sunday
Website link: www.beachrestaurants.com/en/restaurants/zanzibar-beach.html
Carnaval Casino (Renaissance)
Category: Casino
Location: Renaissance Hotel, 7 min by car
The Carnaval Casino Curacao is the most unique and luxurious Casino on
the Island, offering the biggest prizes and latest technology. Located at the
Renaissance hotel.
Closed on:
Open daily
Entertainment:
Friday & Saturday: Live Music
from 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Special evenings:
Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday: Bingo from
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Website link: www.beachrestaurants.com/en/restaurants/zanzibar-beach.html
All information is subject to change, please contact the Front Office for the latest information.