Hooked by Sunsets RestoBAR — Restaurant in Bonaire

I came here after going to the restaurant across the street and getting bad service.

Talk about a breath of fresh air! I was immediately greeted! There were 3 wait staff present - Fleur, David, and Roxanne. Each person was extremely attentive. They made recommendations and answered questions about the menu. They consistently checked on me and all other guests to ensure we were satisfied. Before your drink was even empty, they’d ask if you wanted to order another. I mean literally very attentive service! And they all worked together! It wasn’t like I could only order with Fleur. They worked as a team and made the experience even better.

The food was HOT (temperature wise) and fresh! I ordered patatas bravas and Pili Pili shrimp (may have spelled that wrong) but both were PHENOMENAL! The fries come out like they were freshly peeled and fried in the kitchen. I mean truly, they were amazing and yet so simple. Two sauces accompanied the fries (an aoli and a spicy sauce). Both were amazing! The shrimp came out with about ….10 shrimp in a delicious sauce. It was a little spicy, but only a little - nothing to overwhelm the palate. The shrimp also came with fresh bread to dip into the sauce.

Finally, they offer specialty test tube shots. That was very fun! Their menu says ask our staff about the specialty shot of the day. I didn’t know if they meant it, but when I asked I was given a complete rundown of each type of shot available. It’s sad to be so happy about someone doing their job well, but it was really appreciated because good help is hard to find 😩

Overall, 10/10! I’d come back here and highly recommend it. The service is what took it over the edge - so to Fleur, Roxanne, and David, thank you for...

This review is long overdue from our trip to Bonaire earlier this year, but one thing is certain, my husband and I have not stopped thinking about Hooked By Sunsets. We didn’t discover this incredible restaurant until the last few days of our trip. It was recommended by a local guide, and after many meals with a great view and mediocre food, we decided it was worth a try. Best decision of the trip when it comes to dining out! The view is incredible, but don’t let it fool you because the food and the hospitality are equally exceptional. We stopped for dinner several times to enjoy favorites from the previous night, while trying other options on the menu and from the bar. Anything with brisket, ribs and all homemade pasta was absolutely perfect. The quality and consistency of the food, drinks and exceptional service demonstrates the high level of customer service and true hospitality expected by the owners. Roxy, with her special attention to each customer and openness, was an added bonus to each visit. We instantly felt like part of the Hooked family. This will be the first stop on our return trip and should be yours too if you love high quality food, welcoming atmosphere and stellar view. Dare to be Hooked by Sunsets, I know we are! Disclaimer - High quality takes time. This is not a drive through, so if you aren’t used to a well paced meal, come with additional patience and prepare...

Horrible. Service was terrible and manager was rude. Drinks took over 30 minutes and only some of our food came out an hour later. The manager advised that because we were “sharing” she did not fire all of it together. What we did have was not great. Calamari tasted like dirty fry oil. In fact the whole outdoor patio smelled like oil that had not been cleaned. The fish tacos were decent, though I have definitely had better, the fish ceviche was ok and the goat samosas were also fried and tasted gross. We cancelled the rest of our food—nachos and the shrimp because we had already been there two hours and did not want to wait to eat any more gross food. Never once in the two hours we were there were we asked for refills on drinks. Additionally the wait staff seemed clueless and we saw the manager berate a young waiter on his second day in front of the guests. We also saw the manager interact rudely with other customers. It’s a bummer because the location was prime and could be very charming with the great view. Not worth the money—sooo many better...