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Island Restaurant and Nightlife Recommendations

for restaurants, bars and entertainment

The Baoase family is very excited to soon welcome you to our luxury resort. In this document we have presented a selection of Baoase’s top picks for restaurants, drinks and bites combined with entertainment. The top picks let you experience the colorful island of Curacao, filled with history and the very diverse Caribbean culture and cuisine. In comparison to the rest of the Caribbean, Curacao has many International and Cosmopolitan Chefs and a large variety of restaurants with different cuisines for you to experience. Though Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant is known to be the best restaurant on the island, we do recommend other restaurants and bars to explore during your stay in Curacao.

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Restaurant Island Recommendations

Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant is our number one restaurant recommendation. We only use fresh ingredients from local farmers and ingredients that are not found on the island are flown in from

abroad, for example our “Creuses Oyster” are grown in Normandy France. Together with our exceptional service and wine selection our restaurant is the perfect night out. We have also created

our Top 15 Restaurant Picks for you to experience.

Serafina Category: Dinner, Italian, Indoor, Wines Location: Pietermaai, 5 min by car Cuisine: Italian Cuisine with International Inspirations

Serafina is our number one restaurant recommendation based on our Baoase guests reviews. Serafina’s dishes are prepared by Italian chef’s that have traveled the world and have brought the authentic Italian cuisine with an international cosmopolitan touch to Curacao. The restaurant is located in an authentic building from the 1800’s in the Pietermaai area, the Soho Curacao. Closed on: Closed on Sunday’s Entertainment: None Special evenings: None Website link: www.facebook.com/serafinacuracao

Fishalicious

Category: Dinner, Seafood, Indoor, Wines Location : Pietermaai District, 3 min by car Cuisine: Culinary International Seafood

Delicious seafood in a cozy environment, also a few meat dishes are offered and a large variety of selected wines and champagnes from all over the world. Closed on: Sunday Entertainment: none Special evenings: none Website link: www.fishalicious.net

Mosa

Category: Dinner, Shared dining. Outdoor & Indoor, Wines Location : Pietermaai District, 3 min by car Cuisine: Bistronomy, International Dishes

Mosa promotes a shared dining experience for couples, friends and family. International dishes to share are served with an introduction to Bistronomy prepared by their top Chef’s.

Closed on: Sunday & Monday Entertainment: none Special evenings: none

Website link: www.mosarestaurant.com Visit their Facebook & Instagram page

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Kome Category: Dinner, International Fusion, Indoor, Wines Location: Pietermaai, 5 min by car Cuisine: a Fusion of World Cuisine

Kome features a chef driven menu where worldly cooking techniques lay the foundation for their creative freedom. Chef David and Pastry Chef Susan live for cooking. The chefs prepare the foods that make them happy, such as homemade sausage, tasty sandwiches, curry’s, stews, fried chicken, fresh bread, pie or something altogether surprising and new. Closed on: Sunday & Monday closed for Dinner Saturday & Sunday closed for Lunch Entertainment: Friday: DJ starts at 10 PM Special evenings: Wednesday: Tapas Night

Website link: www.komecuracao.com

Bij Blauw Category: Dinner, International Fusion, Outdoor, Sea view Location: Pietermaai, 5 min by car Cuisine: International Fusion

You can sit on a seaside terrace, which overlooks the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy the beautiful historic buildings and sunset. On the dinner menu you will find a variety of meat, fish and vegetarian meals with wonderful flavor combinations. Closed on: Open Daily Entertainment: Thursday & Friday Live Music starts at 7:30pm Special evenings: Saturday: Bring your Own Wine Night Website link: www.hotelbijblauw.com

Fort Nassau Category: Dinner, International, Spectacular View Location : Punda, 5 min by car Cuisine: International

Situated high upon a hill at the harbor’s entrance, it has a beautiful 360º view over part of the island and the city of Willemstad with the unique bridges that connect Punda and Otrobanda. At night a sea of lights stretches to the horizon offering the most spectacular view. Closed on: Open Daily Entertainment: None Special evenings: None

Website link: www.fortnassau.com

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The Wine Cellar

Category: Dinner French Cuisine, Wines, Indoor

Location: Pietermaai, 5 min by car

Cuisine: Culinary French

The kitchen combines authentic French cuisine with Caribbean flair, adding a

personal signature. Watching over your health, the chefs always include the

freshest herbs and the finest Virgin Olive Oil in their cooking. The menu

features dishes such as fresh Grouper and lobster, whilst the finest rack of

Lamb from Holland is flown-in weekly.

Closed on: Sunday’s

Entertainment: None

Special evenings: None

Website link: www.winecellar.an

Ginger Category: Dinner, Indian Asian Cuisine, Out & Indoor Location : Pietermaai District, 5 min by car Cuisine: Indian, Asian, Caribbean

In the middle of the historic area of Pietermaai there is a hidden square called Kalksteegplein. Behind the colorful arts area Mirjam Griffioen, you’ll find Restaurant Ginger. This cozy place offers you the great Asian-Caribbean Cuisine. A good selection of hot & spicy food, noodles & rice plates, vegetarian dishes, curries, stews and so much more. Closed on: open every day Entertainment: every Friday live music 7pm – 10pm Special evenings: every Friday live music Website link: www.gingercuracao.com

Zest Category: Dinner, Lunch, Mediterranean, Wines, Ocean View Location: Jan Thiel, 15 min by car Cuisine: Mediterranean

The dishes are a combination of culinary specialties from the Mediterranean. The menu includes fresh pasta, pure fish and meat dishes and specialty desserts. Closed on: Open Daily Entertainment: None Special evenings: Friday: Lobster fest 7pm, 8pm, 9pm

Reservation Required Website link: www.beach-restaurants.com

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Déjà Vu Category: Dinner,Bistro,Seaview Balcony, indoor& outdoor Location: Pietermaai, 5 min by car Cuisine: French Cuisine

Your culinary journey to France starts here. Authentic French dishes served in an historic colonial building including a romantic sea view balcony. Deja Vu also features an art exhibition, fun photo booth, a "love lock bridge" and an extensive wine list. Closed on: Sunday’s Entertainment: None Special evenings: Tuesdays kids dine for free (till 12yrs)

Website link: dejavucuracao.wix.com/dejavucuracao Visit their Facebook & Instagram page

Osteria Rosso Category: Dinner, In and Out Indoor, Trendy Location : at the Trupial Inn Hotel, 10 min by car Cuisine: Italian

For those who enjoy Italian food including fresh pasta’s, pizza’s and other Italian delights we recommend you to dine at Osteria Rosso. The restaurant has a trendy atmosphere and party in and outdoor. Closed on: open daily Entertainment: every Thursday live music 7pm – 10pm,

Happy hour 7-8pm Special evenings: Every Tuesday – gluten free evening Website link: http://www.osteriarosso.com/

The Gouverneur Category: Dinner, International and Local Cuisine, Spectacular Handelskade View Location : Otrobanda, 7 min by car Cuisine: International, Local dishes Situated on the second floor at the harbor’s entrance, with a beautiful 180º view of the city of Willemstad and the famous Handelskade with its unique bridges that connect Punda and Otrobanda. At night, an abundance of lights reflect on the water of the harbor offering the most spectacular view. Closed on: Open Daily Entertainment: None Special evenings: None

Website link: www.de-gouverneur.com

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Boathouse Category: Dinner, International, Spectacular Ocean View, Outdoor Location: Jan Sofat, 12 min by car Cuisine: International Boathouse Food & Marina is situated in the middle of a sloping green landscape at the azure blue Spanish Water. Each table on our panoramic terrace offers a magnificent view over the Spanish Water. Closed on: Tuesday’s Entertainment: None Special evenings: Every Wednesday Balinese Buffet Website link: www.boathousefoodandmarina.com

Karakter Category: Lunch, Beach Club, Sunset Lounge, Dinner on the beach Location : Coral Estate, St. Willibrordus 30 - 45 min by car Cuisine: International Karakter specializes in healthy and delicious food and offers fresh smoothies, salads, wines, beers, cocktails, tapas and lunches. The lounge chairs, hammocks and cushions, paired with amazing white sand and a perfect blue sea will complete the ultimate Caribbean experience. We also recommend an early sunset dinner. Closed on: open every day (8 am - 10 pm) Entertainment: Live music every Saturday, starting at 7pm Special evenings: Saturday’s Website link: http://www.karaktercuracao.com/

Madero Ocean Club Category: Lunch, Beach Club, Sunset Lounge, Dinner on the beach Location : Mambo Beach Boulevard, 4 min by car Cuisine: International After sunset this lounge restaurant transforms into pure casual luxury. You will catch the warm Caribbean feeling in a stylish setting. Their culinary team of local and international Chefs will make sure that you have an exquisite dining experience with selections from their a-la-carte menu. Closed on: Sun – Thurs 10 AM – Midnight,

Fri & Sat 10 AM – 2 AM Entertainment: Every Friday Live Local Band & DJ of local

music & Saturday Live Top 40 Band & DJ, Fri & Sat starting at 10:00 PM

Sunday DJ from 2:00 PM to 3:00 AM Special evenings: Friday & Saturday Fresh fish market &

Sunday’s Tapas open till 8:00 PM Website link: http://maderooceanclub.com/

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Drinks & Bites Recommendations

Young and Fun Nightlife Recommendations

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Drinks & Bites Recommendations

Curacao is known for having a large variety of Beach Bars and Restaurants that turn into hangout

places for drinks, live music and bites. Enjoy a Caribbean cocktail in one of the below Top Picks for Drinks & Bites. Below you will also find additional recommendations for the younger guests who seek

for places where young locals, tourists and interns hang out.

Miles Jazz Vinyl & Cigars Category: Bar and Restaurant In- & Outdoor, Jazz & Other Live Music, Cocktails Location: Pietermaai District, 5 min by car Specialties: Drinks & Music

Miles, named after Jazz legend Miles Davis, is a cozy Jazz Café in the Nieuwestraat located in the colonial center of Pietermaai. Enjoy laid back Jazz music from real vinyl turntables and tasty drinks in a relaxing atmosphere! Closed on: Open Daily Entertainment: Friday: DJ with Turntables Special evenings: Saturday: Jazz or Other Live Music

Website link: www.milescuracao.com

Mundo Bizarro Category: Bar and Restaurant In- & Outdoor, Cuban Style, Cocktails, Live Music and Lounge Location: Pietermaai District, 5 min by car Specialties: Fresh mojitos, amazing cocktails and a delicious variety of mouthwatering snacks!

Mundo Bizarro is a major hit because of its bizarre, colorful, old fashioned, Cuban style interior. Weekly live music sessions set the stage for the perfect night out for drinks and snacks. Enjoy a drink at the mosaic designed bar with small artistic details and the friendly servers. Closed on: Open Daily Entertainment: Live Music every Friday and Saturday Special evenings: Every Tuesday Live Tango Dancers & DJ

Website link: www.mundobizarrocuracao.com

Saint Tropez Category: Bar and Restaurant, Outdoor Lounge and Pool Lounge Area, Seaview, Cocktails

Location: Pietermaai District, 5 min by car Specialties: Ice Tropez, a Sparkling wine cocktail popular in Saint Tropez, in the French Riviera Finger Food.

A bit of the French Riviera on our lovely island of Curacao. Just sit and relax, enjoy the beautiful view and drinks served just the way you like it. Enjoy the "Bon Vivant" like the French say the good life so we can "Santé" (cheers) in Saint Tropez!! The Jet Set feeling for everyone! Saint Tropez Ocean club is located in the Popular Pietermaai District near downtown Punda.

Closed on: Open Daily Entertainment: Friday: DJ Lounge & International Special evenings: Monday Sushi & Cocktail night Website link: www.sainttropezcuracao.com

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Royal Dutch Cheesery Category: Bar and Restaurant, In- & Outdoor, Dutch Cheese Assortment & Wines and Indoor Lounge Location: Riffort Village Otrobanda, 7 min by car Specialties: Cheese Fondue, Raclette Gruyère Fondue and Wines

A true ‘Cheese Experience’ located in the historic Rif Fort, built in 1826. Enjoy tasty cheeses and fresh meats on a lively square. In the evening enjoy the cheese fondue and Raclette Gruyère fondue, but also fresh meat, fish dishes and salads. Daily cheese tastings and two delis where you can shop for cheeses. Closed on: Sunday Entertainment: Thursday: Unplugged Guitarist & Solo Singer Friday: Gino & Friends Saturday: Live Latin Music Special evenings: Live Music on Thursday, Friday & Saturday Website link: www.cheeserycaribbean.com

Infinity Beach Club (Renaissance) Category: Bar and Restaurant, Outdoor Lounge on a beach with palm trees on the second floor of the Renaissance Hotel Location: Riffort Village Otrobanda, 7 min by car Specialties: Thursday: Raw Bar Seafood 6pm – 9pm

Friday: Drinks & Snacks from 6pm – 7pm Saturday: BBQ on the Beach starts at 1pm

Be amazed by the stunning view from the elevated Infinity Beach of the Caribbean Sea. Sitting outside you can enjoy BBQ a la carte on the beach on Saturday. The restaurant is located on the second floor of the Renaissance Hotel. Closed on: Open Daily Entertainment: On Friday Live Music, Caribbean Steal Band

or Lounge DJ starts at 6pm Special evenings: Thursday: Raw Bar Seafood

Friday: Live Music or Lounge DJ and Saturday: BBQ a la carte start at 1pm

Website link: www.renaissancecuracao.com

Zest BBQ on beach Category: Bar and Restaurant, BBQ on the Beach, Sunset View Location: Jan Thiel, 15 min by car

Next to Papagayo Beach Club, a trendy spot with a glistening infinity pool and an alluring sandy shoreline. Enjoy lounge areas, relax on the beach and nibble on bites. Each weekend, live DJ from next to the infinity pool. Closed on: Open Daily Entertainment: None Special evenings: Friday: Lobster Fest 7pm, 8pm, 9pm

Friday: Rotisserie chicken from the Brass Oven, starts at 5pm Daily BBQ on the beach starts 1pm – 9pm, BBQ on the beach is popular on Saturday’s

Website link: www.beach-restaurants.com

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Papagayo Beach Club Category: Bar and Restaurant, Infinity Pool Lounge Area, Seaview, On the Beach, Cocktails, Outdoor Location: Jan Thiel, 15 min by car

Papagayo Beach Club is considered to also be one of the hot spots on Curaçao with a sparkling infinity pool and an enticing white sandy shoreline. Enjoy sleek lounge areas, relax on beach chairs and nibble on bites. Each weekend, live DJ sets next to the infinity pool. Closed on: Open Daily Entertainment: Saturday & Sunday: DJ from 1pm to 7pm Special evenings: Tuesday: RED BBQ. Starts 6pm

Thursday: Kushina Krioyo starts at 6pm Sunday: Sparkling Sushi starts at 1pm

Website link: www.papagayo.com/beach-club

Young and Fun Nightlife Recommendations

Curacao offers many places each and every day of the week where young couples, singles and interns come to meet, drink, dance and hang out. Experience the Island Nightlife, Local,

International and Live Music at the following recommended places: Cabana Beach – on Wednesday Category: Beach Club, Lunch, Dinner, Lounge, Party on the beach Location: Sea Aquarium, Mambo Beach 3 min by car

Cabana Beach is a fun beach club for the younger guests and located close to Baoase. Here is where you find the Dance and Dine parties on the beach – every Wednesday. The restaurant offers special evenings such as Fish and Meat Market. There is a cozy atmosphere combined with live entertainment to ensure a fun evening. Closed on: Open daily Entertainment: Live music every Wednesday, starting at

9:30 PM Special evenings: Wednesday: Nine dot Five, Dance & Dine

from 9:30 PM Friday: Cabana Fish Market from 7 PM Sunday: Steak Market Sunday, Happy Hour from 5 PM till 6 PM and freshly baked Pizza from 1 PM

Website link: www.cabanabeachcuracao.com

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Punda Vibes– on Thursday Category: Drinks, Live Music, Fireworks, Shopping till 8:00 PM Location: Down Town Punda, 5 min by car

Down Town Comes Alive at Night on Thursday’s. The Shops are open till 8:00 PM. There are Fireworks over the harbor at 8:15 PM for best viewing stand on the HandelKade by the bridge. There are Live Musicians and dancers on the street corners. Live music in the bars with drink specials. There’s an Art Alley with live art. Great place to buy souvenirs. Watch their Video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBHXVap-fZU

Entertainment: Live music and local/International Special evenings: Thursday Website link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1818385021715085/

Zanzibar– on Saturday Category: On the Beach, Sunset, Lounge, Live Music on the beach Location: Jan Thiel, 15 min by car

In the eastern part of Curacao, you'll find the charming Zanzibar Beach & Restaurant. As the name already implies, the bar and the restaurant the coziness of East Africa. Sit on a beach chair or lounge bed and enjoy a lazy night at the beach under the many palm trees. Enjoy your drink at the beach bar. Closed on: Open daily Entertainment: Wednesday: Unplugged Guitar and Singer Special evenings: Saturday: Live music starts at 6:00 PM &

DJ International/Local Website link: www.beachrestaurants.com/en/restaurants/zanzibar-beach.html

Wet ‘n Wild– on Sunday Category: On the Beach, Sunset, DJ on the beach Location: Sea Aquarium, Mambo Beach 3 min by car

On Sunday night Wet & Wild becomes the most popular nightspot on Curaçao. DJ Boogie Man, one of the most popular island DJ ensures that tourists, Interns and other residents on the island, dance all night long! You should bring your dancing shoes or flip flops. Wet ‘n wild is on the beach Closed on: Open daily Entertainment: Sunday: DJ International/Local Special evenings: Sunday Website link: www.beachrestaurants.com/en/restaurants/zanzibar-beach.html

Carnaval Casino (Renaissance) Category: Casino Location: Renaissance Hotel, 7 min by car

The Carnaval Casino Curacao is the most unique and luxurious Casino on the Island, offering the biggest prizes and latest technology. Located at the Renaissance hotel. Closed on: Open daily Entertainment: Friday & Saturday: Live Music

from 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM Special evenings: Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday: Bingo from

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Website link: www.beachrestaurants.com/en/restaurants/zanzibar-beach.html