CURACAO -- WHERE TO EAT

WHERE TO EAT AND WHAT
With more than 50 different nationalities on Curacao, restaurants serve a wide variety of culinary creations. Eating establishments run the gamut from small beach-side grills to mom-and-pop local gathering spots to larger restaurants and high-end dining in resorts and casinos. According to Curacao's Tourism Board, Frommer's Guide rates Curacao as one of the four best islands to dine. Most larger establishments add a 15 percent service charge to your bill, but it doesn't always get to the waitperson. So, for exceptional service it's OK to add something extra.

Carribean Style Restaurants

• Nemo Restaurant
  Lions Dive & Beach Resort
  599-9 434-8888
• Awe di Playa
  599-9 462-6939
• Froets
  599-9 465-7565
• Golden Star
  599-9 465-4795
• Kura Hulanda
  599-9 462-1800
• Oasis
  599-9 864-0085
• Tamarijn
  599-9 869-1719
• Tentaboka
  599-9 465-7678

Local Cuisine

• De Octopus
  Local and Seafood
  (5999)888-1244/ 565-1059
• Jaanchies Restaurant
  Local Sea Food
  (5999)864 0126
• Playa Forti
  Local Sea Food
  (5999)864 0273
• Rancho el Sobrino
  Local Sea Food
  (5999)888 8822

Beach-Style Bars and Grills

• Hemingway Beach Bar & Restaurant
  599-9-465 0740
• Kontiki Beach
  599-9-465 1592
• La Plage Hook's Hut
  Piscaderabaai z/n 599-9-462 6575
• Mambo Beach Seaquarium
  599-9- 736 0491
  Email: mambo@cura.net
• Playa Porto Mari
  599-9-864 8812
  Email: info@playaportomari.com
• Rumours
  Seaquarium Beach
  599-9-461 7555
• Zanzibar
  599-9-747 0633
• Blues Penstraat
  599-9-461 4377
• Baya Beach Club
  599-9-747 0777 / 747 0666 747 0888
• Wet & Wild Seaquarium Beach
  599-9-561 2477
• Zanta Beach Seaquarium Beach
  599-9-465 0664