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La Balandra Bar & Restaurant, Kralendijk, Bonaire

La Balandra Bar & Restaurant

4.5
4.5
147 Reviews
$31 to $50
International

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Located seaside at Harbour Village Beach Club, La Balandra Bar & Restaurant gives guests the feeling of sailing on the Caribbean Sea.

La Balandra delights guests with breathtaking views and fresh, imaginative cuisine using in-season ingredients delivered right to the restaurant's dock.

Dinner guests have the opportunity to experience over-the-water "aquarium seats" towards the bow of the ship, where LCD lights penetrate through the water to reveal sea creatures swimming by. Dining is available on the beach with advanced reservation, subject to availability, please contact the hotel if interested. An additional set-up charge applies, depending upon party size.

For guests staying outside of the resort, please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to your reservation. Please make a reservation by phone for parties larger than 6. Harbour Village is a private beach club. Dining at the restaurant does not include the use of our beach or facilities. Thank you.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    International, Caribbean, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:30 Lunch Daily 12:00–14:30 Dinner Daily 18:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    717 7500
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Rodrigo Sanchez
  • Area
    Kralendijk
  • Cross Street
    Please use the entrance of Harbour Village Beach Club for free parking.
  • Parking details
    Available, free in the resort parking lot
  • Public transit
    Google map directions are incorrect. Ignore the map that tries to take you across the marina channel and use Harbour Village Beach Club's main entrance for free parking.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

What 147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Balandra Bar & Restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience with "stunning ocean views" and "outstanding service." Guests praise the "fresh fish" and creative seafood dishes, while the ambiance is described as "fantastic" and "romantic." Although some reported reservation issues, the overall experience is consistently "excellent" with "delicious food" and a picturesque setting.

147 Reviews
  1. Marika

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Un restaurant avec un joli emplacement. La carte rien d'exceptionnelle, mais les prix un peu surfait pour les plats proposés.

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    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a group of 8, and after we paid the bill and were walking out they tried to shake us down for a 20% surcharge. (We had already given a 20% tip even though the service was very slow.) The food and location were great, but the attitude of the manager (he couldn’t seem to decide whether the surcharge applied to groups of 8 or more, or for groups of greater than 8) left a bad taste.

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  3. Maureen

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Breakfast was delicious and so enjoyable in the lovely setting by the sea. The surrounding gardens are breathtaking. The security and privacy offered by the congenial staff makes one feel cozy and relaxed. From the moment we entered the grounds of Harbour Village, we had a sense of relaxation and enjoyment that continued through the day. In other words, what a lovely way to start the day!
    La Balandra Bar & RestaurantResponded on 21 February 2025
    We are glad you chose to start your day with us and are so glad you enjoyed the experience. Thank you for your review. We hope to host you on a return visit.

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  4. devon

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, amazing food, staff was very kind and happy to help, location is great and very Cousy , overral great restaurant.💯
    La Balandra Bar & RestaurantResponded on 21 February 2025
    We are so happy you enjoyed it, Devon. We hope to welcome you back soon.

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  5. Mary Anne

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great quiet spot! Amazing view. Limited menu but food was quite good.
    La Balandra Bar & RestaurantResponded on 21 February 2025
    Thank you for your nice review Mary Anne.

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  6. Lori VIP

    Dallas149 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We stayed at Harbor Village and ate at La Balandra many times. The food is actually quite good, and the prices aren't too bad. The servers are very sweet, and the view is great! The only issues we've had is that the food doesn't necessarily taste like you are expecting. I found that it good to be open to similar, but different flavors. And the service is Really Slow. We waited over an hour for our lunch on more than one occasion. If you are in a hurry, be the first in the door.
    La Balandra Bar & RestaurantResponded on 21 February 2025
    We appreciate your feedback, Lori and regret that the service did not meet expectations in terms of timing for delivery of your order. We hope to have the opportunity to host you on a future visit.

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  7. Leen

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very good place, with a good atmosfeer. We have eaten the taco this time it was very good
    La Balandra Bar & RestaurantResponded on 21 February 2025
    Thank you for your review, Leen. We are glad you liked the Señor Tacos for lunch!

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  8. Charlie

    South Dakota2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The five different cuisines we had were presented to us in a picture taking setting and also incredibly tasteful. We plan on going back again this week. The staff was impeccable, immediately responsive and accompanying to every one of our wishes! Charlie & Dawn
    La Balandra Bar & RestaurantResponded on 21 February 2025
    We are so glad you enjoyed your torch lit dinner and Chef's surprise, 5-course menu. It was a pleasure hosting you and we look forward to seeing you again.

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  9. Hermann

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tolles Ambiente, sehr romantisch. Essen war liebevoll zubereitet. Sehr aufmerksame und freundliche Bedienung.
    La Balandra Bar & RestaurantResponded on 21 February 2025
    We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed it! We hope to welcome you back soon.

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  10. Paul

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleased with the experience. The food and people were great, and you can't get a better setting.
    La Balandra Bar & RestaurantResponded on 21 February 2025
    Thank you for you review. We hope you will visit again soon.

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La Balandra Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 147 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for La Balandra Bar & Restaurant

Kaya Gobernador N.Debrot No. 71, Kralendijk, Bonaire 00000

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Please use the entrance of Harbour Village Beach Club for free parking.
  • Area
    Kralendijk
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:30 Lunch Daily 12:00–14:30 Dinner Daily 18:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    International, Caribbean, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Available, free in the resort parking lot
  • Public transit
    Google map directions are incorrect. Ignore the map that tries to take you across the marina channel and use Harbour Village Beach Club's main entrance for free parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rodrigo Sanchez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine
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