Karel's Beach Bar

Only giving this place 3 stars for the atmosphere. Having the seats right on the water is a nice view, especially during sunset. However, everything else is subpar. Over priced tourist food. Really not good. Cocktails were just sweet mixers. So disappointed in this visit. Service was epically slow. Took so long after already waiting so long to order. Everyone seemed all over the place. At one point a server came up and asked if we were ready for our food (???), to then disappear after we obviously said yes, and wait another 10 mins before it all arrived. Do not bother going unless you really don't care and just want to hang around.

We visited Karel’s Beach Bar for lunch because you simply cannot beat the location. Sitting on a pier directly over the turquoise water is a quintessential Bonaire experience; we even saw a few large tarpon and a turtle swimming right under our table. The atmosphere is a 10/10, but the rest of the experience was a bit of a mixed bag. Because the kitchen is located across the street from the pier, there is a noticeable delay in service. Our drinks arrived quickly, but it took a long wait for our main courses to reach us. I ordered the tuna tataki and my partner had the classic burger. The tuna was fresh and well-presented, though the portion felt a bit small for the price. The burger was standard—perfectly fine, but nothing you couldn't find at a typical pub. Pros: Incredible sunset views and marine life sightings. Great spot for a relaxed cocktail. Very close to the cruise terminal for those on a short port visit. Cons: Service can be slow due to the layout. Prices are high, reflecting the "tourist" location rather than the culinary complexity.

Walked past this place a few times & decided to try it because it looked so pretty during the day with the view of the water. I recommend making a reservation to get a much better seating, I just walked in but it was still a nice view of the water.I went for dinner tho & is still a pretty nice place. Staff were so nice & recommended what to get. What sells it is the vibe itself. Drinks were good & overall the food was good.

Have had coffee/cake and lunch here and it's been a great experience. Lovely location over the water so you get a nice cool breeze, covered and uncovered seating. Very wide/diverse menu from appetizers, mains, and desserts, so you should have no issue finding something that interests you.

My dish was really nice! The location is beautiful, the prices are high and the service a little bit slow, but the staff were always kind and nice. Is a good place for a drink and a nice meal, the portions are small thou.

One of the best places to enjoy in Kralendijk with spectacular views over the ocean. Food is great though priced a bit higher but still reasonable. Enjoy the views drinking a cold Polar or one of their amazing cocktails. Fresh fish including lobster and oyster are on the menu and they also offer a wide range of meat dishes and local food. Parking can be a bit of a challenge and be aware that a couple of times per week massive cruise ships arrive close by so it can get busy there during these periods. Highly recommended!

This restaurant is a great spot for a quick and satisfying lunch. The pumpkin soup was delicious, and the conch fritters were a perfect complement. You can enjoy your meal right on the dock with a beautiful ocean view, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming.

What a great place for a Sunset dinner. That’s the reason we chose Karel’s. So glad we did. The drinks were very good. The food was amazing. Do yourself a favor and order the Firecracker Shrimp. We also had Shrimp Pasta, which was delicious. The best part of this place was the service. Ask for Melvin !!!! He made sure we had a blast. He also makes great drink suggestions. His energy matched ours and we laughed all evening long. We were on an 8 day cruise and this dinner was a highlight of our trip. Tell Melvin that BDD and Bubbles sent you !!!!