Thursday, July 14, 2011
Dining “At Sea” a New Culinary Experience for Bonaire Visitors
It was only three short years ago that Kim van Dijk and Rick van den Broek opened their first restaurant on Bonaire, which quickly became a favorite of locals and visitors alike. But now, they bring their culinary expertise to a new, larger, open-air restaurant, called At Sea.
Located at the southern end of the oceanfront promenade (Kaya C.E.B. Hellmund #25), At Sea offers oceanfront dining in the garden of a historical Bonaire home. A great bar is available for those who wish to stop by for a drink, or dinner for those who are inclined.
As with their first restaurant, reservations are highly recommended, as many times all tables are sold out days in advance. This was also true the evening that a bunch of friends and I decided to try out the new restaurant.
This new eatery is larger than their first restaurant, which is welcome news for those clamoring for their cuisine. Dinner can be ordered á la carte, or there is a “surprise” menu for a full dinner from start to finish. My friends and I opted for the á la carte menu for our first visit. Kim and Rick do change their menu about every three months, which ensures that there are always new items to try.
Our dinners began with a complimentary serving of a cream of asparagus soup. There were a variety of other appetizers which all seemed to be represented at our table once that course was presented. I ordered the crab cookies placed over a Waldorf salad--delicious! For main courses, several ordered the Dover Sole, served with fresh peas, zucchini strips, and potatoes. I was particularly impressed when The American Dream--a large steak, perfectly done, which will keep any carnivorous person delighted--was presented to the person next to me. I was trying to steal bites, but I was fended off at every turn.
Dinner wouldn’t be complete without dessert, and large platters of ice cream sundaes and other desserts came as a final course. All in all, everyone enjoyed their meals, the great food, and wonderful camaraderie. To make a reservation, telephone 701-0134. (Source: Bonaire Insider Reporter)
