At Sea Restaurant Bonaire

Wonderful dinner! Great service! We did the 6-course surprise menu to compare it to the 6-course surprise menu at Br*ss B the night before. Although BB had a nicer location (within a resort directly seaside), AtSea was hands down the better meal and it was almost $200 less expensive! Everything was beautifully presented and delicious. They have indoor and patio seating. The only reason for the 4* review for atmosphere is because the shore is across the street and you deal with auto traffic noise if you sit on the patio. This is our favorite restaurant on the island. Don’t miss it!

What a treat! Bonaire is fortunate to have a world class restaurant like At Sea! The owner/chef served as himself as this was low season. We put ourselves in his hands with the 4 course tasting menu with wine pairings, and were treated to a first-rate delight. Each dish was artfully presented, well-thought out and delicious. The wines from South Africa, Portugal, and France were complex and well chosen. Bravo!

At Sea is an underrated gem, a superb restaurant that greatly exceeded my expectations. I've been to dozens of Michelin starred restaurants around the world, and I think At Sea deserves a Michelin star. On our first visit, we had the 6-course "Surprise Menu" with the wine pairing. In the US, we're accustomed to seeing this called a "prix fixe" menu, or "omakase" if Japanese. We were certainly pleasantly surprised at every dish! There were actually 3 precourses, various small bites that were all very enjoyable, and paired well with a glass of Champagne. Then the real magic started. Each of the 6 dishes was exquisite — delicious, beautiful, creative, and complex. And each of the 6 wines was thoughtfully paired with the food and complemented it well. And the chef/owner, Jeroen van der Steen, personally came out to serve and explain each dish and wine pairing. It was an amazing experience from start to finish. Jeroen mentioned that if we were to return and have the Surprise Menu again, every dish and every wine pairing would be different. So we returned two days later, and once again we were surprised and wowed! One standout dish was a ceviche made from locally hand caught lionfish, served with mango and tarragon, perfectly paired with a Verdejo from Rueda. Another standout dish was an incredibly tender sous vide short rib, paired with a very nice Gamay from Régnié in Beaujolais. The progression from light dishes to heavy dishes, then cheese and dessert, was just right. And once again, Jeroen cheerfully served and explained each dish and wine pairing. There are many restaurants that serve a good multi course prix fixe menu. Few of them have such a thoughtful wine pairing. But nobody we've ever seen before can come up with a completely different menu just for us, the way Jeroen did. And in big cities where one might normally find such an experience, I would expect the price to be far more than the $165 (per person) I paid for 7+ courses with wine pairings. It was low season on Bonaire, which explains why Jeroen was able to give us so much personal attention. But we think his restaurant is extraordinary, and he deserves to be busier. We didn't order anything off the regular menu, which I'm sure would be a fine experience as well. If you want a fabulous fine dining experience, with attentive service, an ocean view, and very reasonable prices, don't miss At Sea!

I’m a foodie. I think this is the best meal I have had all year. We got the 6 course surprise menu and every dish was phenomenal! Wine pairing was spot on. Service was great. Don’t pass up on this one.

For all foodies, you will enjoy a lovely 5 course french style dinner over 3 hours, lovely presented, having a banter with the owner, with great wine and a superb variety of tastes and seasonings.

My boyfriend and I were thrilled to snag last-minute reservations at At Sea, a gem perfectly situated near the cruise pier and ChaChaCha Beach with breathtaking sunset views. The ambiance set the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. We opted for the all-in five-course surprise menu, and every dish was a delight. The standout for us was the Beef Wellington, cooked to perfection and paired with a smoky, crusted whipped potato that elevated the dish to the next level. The thoughtful variety of pairings was equally impressive, including a memorable wine from the Betuwe region that added to the experience. At Sea exceeded our expectations, and we can’t wait to return on our next visit. Highly recommended!

We did the 6-course Christmas dinner chefs tasting menu and it knocked our socks off. Situated on a fairly busy street, across from the water, and under a white event tent, At Sea outperforms it's environment when it comes to both food and service. Our expectations were exceeded by the friendly and attentive staff and the imaginative, palate pleasing dishes. It's expensive but well worth it if you love food and have an open mind.

I can’t even begin to describe the love that Chef J puts into his food. He is so talented and the food is absolutely delicious! It’s a small but quaint restaurant with outdoor seating along the water and the sunsets are incredible here. My family did the 6 course surprise menu and what he does with flavors and the art of presentation deserves to have Michelin knocking on his door. It was so good that we went back again a 2nd time and wanted this to be our last meal in Bonaire before heading home. Highly highly recommend!!