Creative S.
Google
I travel to Curaçao frequently and have visited Plein Café countless times. Unfortunately, the experience continues to be inconsistent. Tonight’s visit was especially disappointing.
I ordered the wings and a Caesar salad with add-ons. The wings were dry and tasted like they had been refried. The “Caesar” salad was made with iceberg lettuce, day-old tomatoes, and a bland dressing that lacked the flavor expected in a proper Caesar. It felt more like a basic side salad with bottled dressing than a true menu item. To make matters worse, I was charged for salad add-ons that never arrived—even after pointing it out to the waiter, the items were still never delivered.
Service was equally frustrating. I had to repeatedly flag down the waiter for napkins, missing food items, and even to correct the beverage order. It was clear we were being ignored, particularly by the server with the earpiece who went out of her way to avoid our table.
The level of staff turnover is eye-opening and seems to directly impact both service and quality. With the steady influx of cruise ship passengers, the restaurant appears to rely on transactional one-time visitors rather than building consistency for returning customers.
Overall, this was a very disappointing experience. I cannot recommend Plein Café and will be exploring alternative dining options on future visits.