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La Balandra Bar & Restaurant, Kralendijk, Bonaire

La Balandra Bar & Restaurant

4.3
4.3
136 Reviews
$31 to $50
International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    717 7500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rodrigo Sanchez
  • Neighborhood
    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 136 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Balandra Bar & Restaurant offers a captivating seaside dining experience with "great food, excellent service" and stunning ocean views. Guests rave about the "tender lamb chops" and "decadent chocolate cake," complemented by a serene ambiance. Ideal for special celebrations, this hidden gem promises a memorable culinary journey.

136 Reviews
  1. Maurits

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was of exceptional quality, with generous portions. The service was outstanding, and a special mention goes to Manouk for being so friendly and attentive. The view of the sea, with the large tarpons illuminated by the lights, was truly unforgettable. We will definitely be returning during this vacation!

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  2. Angeline

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice location, good food and friendly staff
    La Balandra Bar & RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for posting the review, Angeline. We are so pleased you enjoyed your experience and hope to welcome you back soon.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Entering through a ghost town with empty dark houses did not bring us in the expected mood when entering a fine dining restaurant. The dinner location was fabulous. The food Allright but not excellent and served by trainees. The toilets were poor and not looked after. We will not go again to this place..
    La Balandra Bar & RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
    We regret that you did not enjoy dining with us. We appreciate your feedback.

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  4. Robert

    New York City

    181 reviews

    5.0

    181 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love Balandra. The food is wonderful and always consistent! Great menu. Great wine list. Great staff.
    La Balandra Bar & RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
    We appreciate your comments, Robert! Thank you for being a loyal patron of La Balandra.

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  5. Claire

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an outstanding dinner at La Balandro every step of the way. From when we arrived t the resort, unsure we were at the right place (google maps totally inaccurate), the security guard was exceptionally friendly, helpful, and guided us in. Our server was wonderfully welcoming and pleasant, helpful, and appropriately attentive. Drinks were perfect (cocktails and wine). Appetizers were scrumptious and servers went out of their way to bring me plantains in place of bread since I am gluten free. Dinner was exquisite. Atmosphere was wonderful, serene, pretty, and very relaxing. Need I say more? We will go back before our vacation is over! Thank you to everyone there.
    La Balandra Bar & RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your review, Claire. We are so happy you enjoyed La Balandra and decided to return.

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  6. Myrna

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My Husband and I chose La Balandra Restaurant, by recommendations, of my best friend. We were celebrating our 35 th year Anniversary, in Bonaire. We couldn’t find the exact location. It is at Harbor Village, but you need to know how to walk back to the restaurant. We called for help and the Owner/Concierge?, met us and walked us back! I call that excellent service! The waitress was amazing! She talked with us all evening. Gave us tips and advice for our planned excursions. The Food! I ordered the Lobster Risotto, and my husband, the catch of the day special. Which was the local fish Wahoo. They tasted well seasoned and perfectly cooked! There was a whole lobster in my risotto! So creamy and delicious!! The cost appropriation is definitely worth it! The drinks are really made well! Very happy with our experience! Thank you for the lovely experience!
    La Balandra Bar & RestaurantResponded on November 9, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your experience. We are so glad you enjoyed your meal and dining with us. We hope to welcome you back soon.

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  7. Victoria

    Hampshire

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The service originally was not friendly - we were directed to a table and then abruptly asked to leave as a mistake was made, said we were not residents so couldn't have a table. Changed when we confirmed we were staying at hotel. Service still slow afterwards. View beautiful over the sea, but unfortunately the food was dreadful - overcooked, ranging between tasteless and too dry to over salted. Lots of fried food, very little for vegetarians. I doubt any of the food we had was freshly cooked. Choice extremely limited generally. Overpriced.
    La Balandra Bar & RestaurantResponded on November 9, 2024
    We regret that you did not enjoy your experience and would like to learn more, as this does not seem to match our policies. Harbour Village guests are given priority in reservations, but local residents are also welcome, unless we are fully committed for the evening. As for your meal, the Chef is requesting specific feedback so we can investigate what may have gone wrong. We have several menu selections for vegans and vegetarians and cater to special dietary needs frequently. We take these comments very seriously and would appreciate you reaching out to the reservations email or phone number shown on our website so we can discuss what happened.

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  8. Jason

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Wonderful food and cocktails. Friendly, attentive staff and a beautiful, breezy dining experience.

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  9. Tim

    Caribbean

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Very overrated and we found the food bland and far too expensive. There are so many great places to eat on Bonaire, this is not one of them. Would not recommend.
    La Balandra Bar & RestaurantResponded on September 17, 2024
    We regret that you did not enjoy your meal, Tim. We wish you would have alerted us so the Chef could have offered you a different choice. If you would please email us at our reservations email to give us some more information about your experience, we would like to investigate further. Thank you.

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  10. N

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a beautiful restaurant. Difficult to find for a tourist, Google maps did not properly show the location.... we had to ask people in the street. I
    La Balandra Bar & RestaurantResponded on September 17, 2024
    We appreciate your review. We have been trying to change the Google map directions for well over one year now and have not been successful. We regret that you had difficulty finding the restaurant but are glad you enjoyed your dinner.

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FAQs

La Balandra Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 136 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Kralendijk
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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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