Pure Life Podcast’s Comfort-Luxe Food Guide to the Top Restaurants You Must Try In Curacao 🍽️
If you’re planning a 2026 escape to Curacao, get ready for one of the most delightful culinary surprises in the Caribbean. Fresh seafood, Indonesian comfort dishes, cliff-top dining, Italian classics, grilled meats, and oceanfront casual eats — Curacao’s dining scene is incredibly diverse.
And because our Pure Life Party of Five just spent a full week eating our way around the island, we’re sharing our top restaurants you must try in Curacao list — places we dined at personally, loved wholeheartedly, and would return to again in a heartbeat.
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Before we dive in, some quick Pure Life tips:
✨ Island Time Reminder: Food takes longer to come out everywhere — not slow, just the relaxed rhythm of Curacao. Order a cocktail, soak in the views, enjoy the moment as you savor your way through our list of the top restaurants you must try in Curacao 2026. Just remember, you’re on island time.
⭐ Start Your Trip Smoothly — Travel Planning CTAs
- 👉 Compare top Curacao hotels on Booking.com, Expedia, or Tripadvisor – eg. Marriott Curacao, Renaissance Wind Creek, LionsDive Beach Resort, Avila Beach Hotel
- 👉 Search best flights to Curacao (CUR) on Booking.com, Expedia, or Tripadvisor
- 👉 Book top-rated snorkel, boat & beach tours on GetYourGuide or Viator
- 👉 Find Curacao rental cars through Rentalcars.com
Top Restaurants You Must Try in Curacao
1. Bodega Siete Gotas — Flavor Explosion to Kick Off Your Trip🔥
📍 Pietermaai District | 10 min from Willemstad
We kicked off our first night in Curacao here — and wow. Bodega Siete Gotas sets the tone for your entire stay.
⭐ What We Loved
- Meat Lovers Plate 🥩🔥
- Land & Sea Combo 🐟🥩
- Mixed Grill 🍖
- Awesome cocktails 🍹
- Beautiful entrance artwork 🎨
- Friendly service
Yes — our hungry kids ordered seconds. 😂
⭐ Activity Pairing
➡️ Stroll the colorful Pietermaai District before/after dinner
Find your activity on GetYourGuide or Viator
🚗 Parking
Street parking — arrive a bit early.
2. Bahia Restaurant — Fresh Seafood & Incredible Sea Views 🌅🐠
📍 Playa Santa Cruz | 35 min from Willemstad
Overlooking Playa Santa Cruz, Bahia delivers fresh island flavors with incredible views.
⭐ What We Loved
- Fresh fish
- Caribbean dishes
- Refreshing cocktails
- Sunset ambience
⭐ Activity Pairing
➡️ Blue Room Cave boat tour from Santa Cruz
🚗 Parking
Easy beach parking.
3. Pizza Mare Ristorante Italiano — Italian Comfort by the Beach 🍕🇮🇹
📍 Mambo Beach | 12 min from Willemstad
When you’re craving comfort food, Pizza Mare is perfect.
⭐ What We Loved
- Lasagna 🍝
- Fresh pasta
- Wood-fired pizza
- Casual, family-friendly
⭐ Activity Pairing
➡️ Spend the day at Mambo Beach Boulevard
🚗 Parking
Loads of easy parking.
4. Bali Restaurant — Authentic Indonesian Flavors 🇮🇩🔥
📍 8 min from Willemstad
As former Singapore expats, this took us right back to Southeast Asia.
⭐ What We Loved
- Satay 🍢
- Nasi goreng 🍚
- Curry 🍛
- Banana Split (a MUST try!) 🍌🍨
⭐ Activity Pairing
➡️ Combine with sunset harbor cruise or Willemstad night walk
🚗 Parking
Easy.
5. Brisa Do Mar (Pop’s Place) — Oceanfront Favorite Near Tugboat Beach 🌊🐟
📍 Caracas Bay (Caracasbaai), Jan Thiel — near Tugboat Beach | ~15–20 minutes from Willemstad
If you’re planning a day around Tugboat Beach and Director’s Bay, Brisa Do Mar (also known as Pop’s Place) is the perfect spot to refuel with a laid-back, local vibe and big flavors right on the water.
⭐ What We Loved
- Fresh fish
- Grilled chicken
- Tacos & quesadillas
- Fantastic cocktails
- Ocean breeze
⭐ Activity Pairing
➡️ Snorkel or dive at Tugboat Beach and Director’s Bay, then head over to Brisa Do Mar for lunch or sunset drinks. It’s close enough to make it a perfect combo day.
🚗 Parking
Easy beachfront parking.
6. Salty Iguana — Casual, Oceanfront & Delicious 🌴🌮
📍 Curacao Marriott Beach Resort 15 min from Willemstad
Fast favorites for our teens!
⭐ What We Loved
- Fish tacos
- Poke bowls
- Pizza
- Wings
- Ice-cold beer and refreshing cocktails
⭐ Activity Pairing
➡️ Go snorkeling or diving
🚗 Parking
Very easy.
7. Playa Porto Mari Restaurant — Perfect for a Full Beach Day 🏖️🍹
📍 Playa Porto Mari | 30–35 min from Willemstad
Great food right on one of Curacao’s best beaches.
⭐ What We Loved
- Indonesian nasi
- Satay
- Excellent cocktails
- Clean beach facilities
⭐ Activity Pairing
➡️ Snorkel the Double Reef — one of the island’s best underwater sites
🚗 Parking
Large, well-organized lot.
8. Playa Forti Restaurant — Cliffside Dining + Iconic Curacao Views 🌄🍽️
📍 Westpunt | 45 min from Willemstad
Come for the food… stay for the cliff jumping!
⭐ What We Loved
- Keshi Yena (AMAZING!)
- Local stews
- Seafood
- Sunset views unlike anywhere else
⭐ Activity Pairing
➡️ Snorkel with turtles at Playa Piskadó pre-dinner, or cliff diving!
🚗 Parking
Easy cliffside parking.
⭐ Top Restaurants You Must Try in Curacao — Pure Life Tips
🌺 Meal services and preparation take time — it’s part of laid-back island culture.
🌴 Try Curacao cocktails everywhere you go.
🚗 Rent a car — the best food & beaches are spread out.
🌅 Book sunset dinners early, especially in Westpunt.
🌊 Companion Guide: Best Beaches for Snorkeling in Curacao (2026)
Our top restaurantes you must try in Curacao list pairs perfectly with our Best Beaches for Snorkeling in Curacao guide — Tugboat Beach, Porto Mari, Lagun, and more. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss it!
🧳 Pure Life Podcast Smart-Luxe Travel Resources for Your Curacao Adventure 🌸
Planning a delicious escape to experience the top restaurants you must try in Curacao? Here are the smart-luxe travel tools we personally rely on for smooth, elevated trips — including our weeklong Curacao food + beach getaway. These trusted partners help you book confidently, save time, and upgrade your experience from start to finish. ✨
🌺 Smart-Luxe Essentials (Hotels, Flights & Experiences)
- Booking.com — Find boutique ryokan, luxury hotels, and hidden gems worldwide.
- Expedia — Compare rates, earn rewards, and bundle hotel + flight deals.
- Tripadvisor — Discover traveler favorites and authentic reviews.
- GetYourGuide — Book curated, licensed private and small-group tours.
- Viator — Explore experiences from culture to cuisine, with free cancellation.
- Welcome Pickups — Private airport and city transfers with meet-and-greet.
- Rentalcars.com — Compare car rentals for scenic self-drives in Curacao.
- Ekta, VisitorsCoverage, Insubuy – Travel Insurance. Protect your trip with comprehensive coverage before you go.
👒 Packing & Planning Must-Haves
- Check out our Pure Life Podcast Beach Packing Checklist — Perfect for Caribbean beach & snorkel trips.
💙 Top Restaurants You Must Try in Curacao: Final Pure Life Thoughts
Why Curacao Belongs on Your 2026 Foodie List
Curacao surprised us in the best way. The food, the variety, the authenticity, the sunsets, the beaches, the service with a smile — it’s a place that welcomes you immediately and leaves you already planning your next trip.
And from one family of five to another as you plan your visit to our top restaurants you must try in Curacao:
👉 Come hungry. Come curious. Come ready to fall in love with Curacao’s food scene.
Be sure to check out our Destinations and ABC Islands pages for even more must try foodie locations.
Safe Travels!
Related Articles: Best Beaches in Curacao for Snorkeling (blog), Coastal Escap in Curacao: The Authentic Caribbean Island Getaway for Families (blog), Ultimate Travel Guide to Curacao: Snorkeling, Diving, and Must-Know Tips (blog), ABC Islands Cruise on Royal Caribbean (podcast).
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