Best Restaurants in Curaçao

Best Restaurants in Curaçao  Octopus Tropical Oasis map

These are all restaurants that we like to visit ourselves, but the ones with a ✅ are our absolute favorites.


Sol Food
Nice, small restaurant on a hill with great service! Definitely recommended at sunset, beautiful view over the sea!It is a very popular restaurant, so reservations are recommended.

45 minutes $ ✅
Open only Fr. Zat, Sun.until 9 


Bahia Beach Bar
This restaurant is located on top of the cliff of Lagun. The view from the terrace is breathtakingly beautiful, but the iguanas and birds that roam around can sometimes become a bit intrusive.

45 minutes $$
every day 9AM 9PM


Porto Marie “De Octopus” appartement Curaçao

Porto Marie
Beach Bar at the cozy and popular Porto Marie beach. Simple but tasty dishes, good atmosphere and different types of beer (including Belgian beers)

40 minutes $ 

every day 9:30 AM 6:30PM


 Octopus Tropical Oasis Eco retreat Curaçao veranda

Karakter
One of our favorite restaurants located on Coral Estate. Do you love fine dining in a chic restaurant or do you prefer to sit with your feet in the sand? Karakter has both!

30 minutes $$$✅

 Daily from 8AM until 10 PM


De Buurvrouw
Dine under the largest palapa on the island. The popular Eetcafé de Buurvrouw is located on the Weg Naar Westpunt, near Grote Berg. Cozy, tasty and affordable food. The menu has a wide choice and something for everyone. (Make a reservation)

15 minutes $$ ✅ 
Open 2 PM until 9 PM Monday closed $$


Kokomo “De Octopus” appartement Curaçao

Kokomo
You can come here for a lunch, a snack  but also just a fine croquette sandwich or fries.
On Sunday there is Happy Hour from 5 pm with live music  (dancing is allowed) 

5 minutes $$$ 
open 9 AM until 6 PM


Di Verse Sauzen
This place has great food, fish, steaks, boneless spare ribs and even fajita. You are on the street, but it is not a busy road and you get the village atmosphere. Also a wonderful place to enjoy the sunset.

2 minutes $$ ✅

open daily from 12 PM until 10  PM


The Niffo Huts  Very nice, simple restaurant on the beach. The food is fine, the service friendly, but often you have to wait a long time for your food. So go if you're not too hungry yet, you can enjoy the atmosphere and the view while you wait.

2 minutes $

10 Am until 10 PM


Babymonkey Smulkar (takeaway) Chips stand with delicious fries, snacks and simple meals.
You can also order by phone and then pick up, so you don't have to wait. You can find the yellow cart at the exit to Blue Bay.

3 minutes $ 
open 11:30 am /7 pm Sunday closed


Coast Restaurant Blue Bay For breakfast, lunch and dinner. Right on the beach, with love and Mediterranean touch. A really well-made club sandwich for lunch? Or, for dinner, a lovely pasta with fresh fish or a juicy tenderloin from the grill? Blue Bay Beach Restaurant is perfect for every occasion. The extensive menu offers something for everyone, including elegant specialties with a Mediterranean touch.

5 minutes $$ 


Brass Boer is  also located at Blue Bay. Enjoy a culinair experience

5 minutes $$$  


IL Forno Pizza (also takeaway) 
Delicious Pizzas, unfortunately, the restaurant is not very cozy because it is located on the street. But it is very suitable for taking away a Pizza. 
Address: De Savaan 10 a

You drive to Centrum Supermarkt and turn right at the traffic lights. At the first roundabout you take the 4th exit. You then drive back via the other side of the road. You will then automatically see the sign on the right.

5 minutes $$  
Open every day 4:30 until 10 pm


De Visserij
Dutch for The fishery. As the name suggests, they only serve fish. It is a simple restaurant where you have to get your own food and drinks, but the sea view is beautiful and the price quality ratio is very good.

10 minutes  $ ✅
Open Fr-Sat-Sun-Mon 12 until 9


Tomatoes 
Atmospheric pizzeria in a great location right on the sea. Fortunately, the pizzas are also good. It's a real pizzeria so don't expect other Italian dishes.  A good location for a romantic dinner for two, but also as a group.

10 minutes  $$ ✅
Open every day 4 until 9 


Pirate bay “De Octopus” appartement Curaçao

Pirate Bay
Very cozy restaurant where you can eat with your feet in the sand. (Make a reservation) The food is generally good and very affordable.

10 minutes $$
open daily 8 AM until 10 PM


Purunchi
A local and atmospheric restaurant on the water with an attached raft for some extra seating, where you can enjoy fresh fish among the locals. (And also only fish) The food is simple, but therefore very tasty. nothing is filleted, you have to work hard to remove the freshly baked fish from the bone.

12 minutes $
Daily open from 12 PM until 4 PM Monday closed


De Gouverneur
Beautiful place, fantastic view and great food and yet very affordable. This has to be our favorite restaurant on the island. Be sure to reserve one of the spots on their balcony, to look out over Willemstad's famous Handelskade. When it is fully booked, they also have a lovely courtyard.

15 minutes $$$ ✅

Daily open 10 AM until 10 PM $$


Florès is a cozy city terrace in the authentic atmosphere of Kura Hulanda. They serve a variety of coffees with pastries, lunch, dinner, and delicious snacks throughout the day, paired with quality wines.

15 minutes $$$ ✅


Viva is an Italian restaurant located in the heart of Willemstad, near Kura Hulanda. They offer both pizza and other Italian dishes. The service is great, with a nice atmosphere. Excellent value for money.

15 minutes $$ ✅


Maira's Kitchen is a nice place in the middle of Willemstad. They serve good food with lots of vegan options.  
Only for breakfast and lunch.

15 minutes $$ ✅


Mosa Caña is a place where you can enjoy delicious food. The dishes are not cheap, but they are truly tasty. Thanks to the shared dining concept, you can try a variety of different items. The cocktails are also fantastic. The staff is very friendly and attentive, ensuring everything runs smoothly. The service is truly top-notch. The terrace is very atmospheric, with a view of beautiful murals.

15 minutes $$$


Plaza Bieu
In this old market hall you can eat delicious typical Curacao dishes around lunch time. And that for a very reasonable price. Many residents of Willemstad know how to appreciate this place and more and more tourists are also visiting it.

15 minutes $ ✅
Daily open from 10AM until 15 PM 

no reservations


Ginger.
Delicious food with an oriental twist and fresh ingredients. You sit on a cozy inner square in the middle of Pieter Maai. Everything tastes excellent, the service is very friendly and helpful and the ambiance is great.

15 minutes $$


Pietermaai “De Octopus” appartement Curaçao

Mundo Bizarro
Special and atmospheric restaurant in Pietermaai. Especially nice on Thursdays because then there is usually live music and (salsa) dancing. The food is generally good too.

15 minutes $$$

Daily open from 12 PM until 9 PM $$


De Heeren at Sea
Restaurant with a fantastic view of the ocean of Willemstad. Pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff and an extensive  menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

15 minutes $$ 


Hemmingway
Restaurant with a fantastic view of the ocean of Willemstad. pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff and an extensive menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

20 minutes Daily 7 AM unti l12 PM 
15 minutes $$


Restaurants Jan Thiel
This is probably the best known and also the most touristic part of Curacao. As far as we are concerned, not really the best place to spend your entire vacation on Curacao, but definitely worth a visit. You will find many different beach clubs, each with its own atmosphere. In the evening it is a place of entertainment with many parties and happy hours.

40 minutes $$$


Cas Cora Very nice eco-restaurant for lunch in a beautiful place. They cook with what is available and that is very tasty. There is also a cozy farm that is worth a visit.

40 minutes ✅
open saturday and sunday 9 :00- 15:00 
15 minutes $$


Brisa do Mar/Pops Place
Located on the shore of Caracas Bay, near the beach overlooking the sea, This is a great place to watch the sunset and relax with real cultural (local) and international delicacies.

45 minutes $$ ✅
Open van Wensd, until Mon.11 AM until 10 PM