Our Can’t-Miss Selection of Curaçao’s Restaurants
SOI95
Perhaps more magic show than meal, Soi95 proves to be a dinner to remember. Contemporary Asian flavors are filtered through a mixology lens, resulting in an artfully avant-garde tapas experience. Snag a spot at the bar for a front-row seat for the bartender’s ballet-like duties or take a table along the awesome mural for (arguably) the best seat in the house to soak up the scene. Either way, a drink is in order: our (un)official recommendation is the Old Fashioned. The presentation does the drink justice — the glass is delivered to you encapsulated in smoke, and with the removal of the outer glass, poof! The smoke parts like curtains at a show. The raptured audience in this analogy? Your taste buds.
Mosa/Caña Bar & Kitchen
At Mosa/Caña Bar & Kitchen, the vibes are immaculate — the atmosphere is so upbeat, you’d swear there was static charge propelling folks to grin ear to ear, bob their heads and sway their hips. The music certainly plays a part, but so does the menu: International fusion combines with Latin/Caribbean fare to create dishes that ignite your taste buds with the zest of life. Plus, who can say no to an enchanting evening sipping cocktails on the garden terrace? Be sure to save room for the churros, paired with dulce de leche and warm chocolate sauce to thoroughly pamper your sweet tooth.
The Wine Cellar
Acclaimed Maitre Rotisseur Nico Cornelisse has shaped and molded The Wine Cellar in the image of fine Parisian dining, creating a luxe gastronomic experience. Authentic French cuisine has been imbued with Caribbean flair, all of which is accompanied by the world’s most popular wines. Whether you’re dining here for a delicious lunch or a romantic dinner, it’s the little things that will truly impress you — the freshest herbs, the finest olive oil, the hand-selected art decorating the walls or the fact that the finest rack of lamb is flown in from Holland bi-weekly. Individually, it’s all exquisite, but collectively, it’s borderline heavenly.
BKLYN
Chic gastro-bar BKLYN serves as your go-to for a great night out with good company. Equal parts contemporary and cozy, the ambiance is effortlessly cool; big-city vibes meets tropical island in everything from the décor to the playlist to the menu. Fill up your table with a selection of shareable dishes, pair it all with either elegant wines or bespoke craft cocktails (or both!) and kick back for an evening of effortless revelry. Our recommended libation to pair with your meal? Lil’ Kim — a lovely cocktail made of artisanal vodka, Chambord, fresh lime juice and Bourbon vanilla syrup shaken then topped with elderflower liqueur foam and garnished with fresh mint. Like its namesake, it’s equal parts fresh, sweet and feisty.
While there’s no doubt that the gastronomic scene of Curaçao is as varied as seashells on a beach, not all approaches to exploring it are equal. One way at the top of the list? Staying at Sandals Royal Curaçao. Not only will you enjoy a $250 dining credit at any of the listed venues above, but Sandals boasts 11 delicious restaurants of their own at the resort! Your trip can be nothing but mouthwatering meals and long walks on the beach. Our agents know Sandals well, so we can help you choose, plan and book your cruise vacation to perfection.