Richard's Waterfront Dining, Bonaire

Advantages: You can complete the ABC
Disadvantages: Not much to remember

...Bonaire belongs to what is called the tropical "ABC". What is this ABC about? ABC means Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao. Bonaire is of the three the less prepared for tourists, and if we have to put them in order, the ABC would be more an acb. Bonaire IS worth a day trip that you can do either from Aruba or from Curacao. In addition, you will notice that Bonaire is the earth of the locals, maybe that is why their nightlife is much more relax than their neighbours. If you choose one this day trips you'll have a meal included either in the ship or in one of the tourist restaurants. Choose the second one, the meal worth it, rather than a silly sandwich you can enjoy a tasty fresh fish while the Caribbean music is played live. And is highly recommendable to choose the option that includes some snorkel or scuba diving, they stop... Read review

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Advantages: Great Location, Fantastic food, Amazing wine list
Disadvantages: None

...Balthazar is located in the Victoria waterfront and is soo good we went back twice! The location is really good, a large shopping mall with various shops (Diesel, Miss Sixty, Pick and Pay, Chemist, BodyShop etc). We paid our first visit after taking the trip over to Robben Island, and wanted to sit and look over our photos over a nice meal. After wandering along the waterfront for a while, we finally settled on Balthazar, without even looking at the menu! Imagine our delight when we notcied that they served 600 wines - 147 by the glass! We got a table outside and were offered bread and some kind of sausage in a tomato sauce, which were greatly wolfed down! The menu is surf and turf, but they do have some good salads too. As there were 4 of us dining I think we tried everything on the menu (apart from dessert - far too full) and I... Read review

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Advantages: Great food, lovely setting and friendly service
Disadvantages: A bit 'out of the way'

...I enjoy dining out and I enjoy trying out new places to eat so I was delighted when the Dining Club I am a member of decided to pay a visit to Buttermans Restaurant which is located at Woolverstone Marina near Ipswich. I had heard that this was a good place to eat but there is no substitute for trying out personally so I was happy to have the opportunity to do so. Sadly it was a dull and wet evening as I drove down to the Marina which was a shame because as I arrived at the waterfront there was a lovely view of the water with all the boats tied up. It is a lovely setting which would look even better on a sunny Summer's evening and despite the rain it still looked delightful. From the outside the restaurant looks nothing special, little more than a huge shed to be honest, and, as you park at the rear, it isn't until you make your way... Read review

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