Restaurant Review Ocean Oasis

A Relaxed Evening by the Sea

Back to an old acquaintance this time: Ocean Oasis, the southernmost restaurant on the west side of Bonaire. More than just a restaurant, Ocean Oasis is also a beach club, with comfortable beach beds and palapas where you can spend the day enjoying the Bonairian sunshine right by the sea.

We had a lovely and relaxed evening at Ocean Oasis. From the moment we arrived, there was a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. What stood out immediately was the friendly and attentive service. The staff were professional, genuinely pleasant and pleasantly quick throughout the evening. We felt welcome and never had to wait long for anything.

Good Food, Just Not a “Wow” Experience

For our starters, we chose the tuna sashimi and carpaccio.

The tuna sashimi was fresh, tasty and a lovely choice for a dinner on Bonaire. The ginger had been replaced by carrot, which we can understand, although we personally would have preferred the traditional combination with ginger.

The carpaccio was good in flavor, although the meat had a little more sinew and fat than we would have liked. The presentation was fun, with the carpaccio served on a surprisingly square plate — something we hadn't seen before.

For our main courses, we chose the tuna steak and picanha. Both were good and enjoyable. The tuna steak was cooked a little longer than we would have preferred, while the picanha was nicely firm and flavorful.

Overall, the food was good and satisfying, but fairly straightforward rather than exceptional. There was nothing wrong with our meal, but it didn't quite have that extra element that makes a dish particularly memorable.

For us, the tuna sashimi and picanha were the highlights.

One Thing We Missed: Dessert

Unfortunately, we weren't able to finish the evening with dessert because the freezer had broken down and there were no desserts available.

Of course, these things happen and we completely understood. It was simply a little disappointing, as dessert can be the perfect finishing touch to a nice evening.

And perhaps that's a good reason to return — we're curious to see what the desserts are like once everything is back up and running!

The Setting and Service Are the Real Highlights

What we enjoyed most about this visit was really the combination of the setting, atmosphere and service.

Ocean Oasis is a beautiful place to spend an evening, and the relaxed beach-club atmosphere fits perfectly with dining on Bonaire. The service was friendly, professional and efficient throughout, and that added a lot to the experience.

The food was good, with some highlights, although for us it remained more solid and enjoyable than truly memorable. That didn't stop us from having a very pleasant evening.

Ocean Oasis is a lovely place for a relaxed night out on Bonaire, especially if you enjoy a beautiful seaside setting, a laid-back atmosphere and genuinely friendly service.

And since we didn't get to try dessert this time, we'll just have to come back!

Ocean Oasis — Fast Facts

Location: EEG Boulevard 260, Kings Beach, Punt Vierkant, Bonaire

Phone: +599 701 4440

Email: info@oceanoasisbonaire.com

Website: Ocean Oasis Bonaire

Opening hours / service:

• Breakfast: 09:00–11:30

• Snacks: 11:00–22:00

• Lunch: 12:00–16:00

• Dinner: 18:00–22:00