Brass Boer Curaçao — Restaurant in Curaçao

Made reservations here for dinner. Got a dish that stated it was for 2 to share. We waited over a hour for what was one filet per person of an 8 inch fish. Once we were served our food, we waited bc our 3 year old daughter hadn’t gotten her fried chicken and French fries yet.. Well after about ten minutes and no one checking back in on us we asked what was going on with her chicken and fries, the lady said something must be wrong but she will fix it.

After another ten minutes of no one telling us any update we saw the original waiter , flagged him down and he said he forgot to put the order in. The chicken was basically all breading and no chicken and the fish was just boiled fish, yes the literally just wrapped it in tinfoil and boiled it ..

The fact that there were only 4 tables being served at the time makes it even worse.

Fast forward to the next day .. We reserved one of their cabanas for the day for $100. It’s really nice and cool place to relax out of the sun while playing on the beach. We ordered a burger and a ham and cheese panini that “feeds 2 to 3”. We get the food and the burger is pretty good and very big so me my daughter and wife just share it with some fries and nachos. The panini could have easily fed 4, but we were full and wrapped it up and kept it under the cabana.

A couple hours later I unwrapped it and cut off a small portion and ate it, and it tasted good and wasn’t really paying much attention. My daughter wanted some about 20 minutes later but just wants the ham out of it, my wife goes to open it and get some ham out of it and there is absolutely no ham , like zero ham. So next time the waiter comes over we ask her if there is supposed to be ham in it, and she said she would go talk to the chef , we knew there was supposed to be ham it says right on the menu, it is a ham sandwich for crying out loud. They didn’t even take it off the check or replace it.

This place is complete waste of time. It is like they are trying to be something they aren’t with these sophisticated dishes, and it just isn’t working for them. 2 days in a row two huge mess up’s. There is three people at the table and you didn’t realize you didn’t bring food for three people? You didn’t put ham on a ham panini?

The only positive thing I can say about this place is the view and location. I might rent a cabana again, but never anything from...

This branch of the Brass Boer is located in the Blue Bay Resort. They have a location on Bonaire on top of the original Brass Boer in Zwolle, Netherlands.

I knew going in that this restaurant was going to be expensive and was aware of the small plate concept that they do. You can either order from a price fix menu or a la carte. You can pick from anywhere from 4-6 dishes. All of the food I had was phenomenal and like I mentioned before, the portions are quite small so you might not leave full by the end of your meal.

The atmosphere was a particular highlight, as the restaurant is open-air, so you can hear the waves crashing on the shoreline and the occasional rain shower that passed through during dinner. They also had some 80s and 90s music playing, which I thought was a little unprofessional considering this is a high end restaurant.

The service was friendly. The server was knowledgeable of the food and what was going on with each plate. My only drawback was that it sometimes took awhile to get refills on water, and even alcoholic drinks took a minute.

My only real complain and why I took a star off was the pace in which the first 2 courses came out. It was roughly 30-45 minutes between the first two courses, and then for whatever reason the wait time dropped for courses 3-5.

I’ve done a 20 course menu at a Michelin star restaurant in Norway and those 20 courses came out in the same timeframe that the 5 at Brass Boer came out. I’m all for the European experience of dinner, whereas in the states a meal out is often rushed, but this was just too long. From start to finish, dinner was almost 4 hours long. By the end of it, I was ready to just go home, instead of enjoying what the desert had to offer. In my opinion, the courses should come out every 15-20 minutes.

As for price, I knew going in that this would be an incredibly expensive dinner. It was around $820USD for 4 people, and bizarrely, the menu prices were in USD and not NAF. I’m not sure if that’s appropriate for this setting.

In conclusion, the Brass Boer Curaçao is a mixed bag, with delicious food and decent service, but the price, slow pace, and long waits for drink refills are...

In the fall, my boyfriend and I had the opportunity to experience Jonnie and Thérèse Boer’s De Librije in Zwolle, a culinary treat. While vacationing in Curaçao, we were delighted to discover they also helm other restaurants under the Brass Boer name, with locations in Zwolle, Bonaire, and Curaçao. Naturally, we could not resist visiting Brass Boer Curaçao during our trip, and it turned out to be an unforgettable experience.

Located northwest of Willemstad, nestled on the western side of the island within the picturesque Blue Bay Golf & Beach Resort, Brass Boer Curaçao offers an idyllic setting. We arrived shortly after sunset, greeted by a breathtaking view that perfectly set the tone for the evening. The restaurant caters to every occasion, whether it’s a romantic evening, a celebration, a casual meal with loved ones, or simply a serene escape. The space is thoughtfully designed to capture the island’s relaxed vibe while maintaining an air of sophistication. With a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, the ambiance is warm, intimate, and versatile—a testament to their exceptional planning. The menu, available in both Dutch and English, showcased a range of enticing options. We opted for the 5-course menu, which was an absolute treat, though the à la carte offerings also looked tempting enough to warrant a return visit. The Caribbean Bass and the 3x Citrus dishes were standouts for me. From the service to the flavors, a culinary experience that I wholeheartedly recommend.

One delightful surprise was learning that during the day, the restaurant transforms into Brass Boer Beach, a chic beach club offering palapas, lounge chairs, hammocks, and a laid-back menu. It’s the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the island’s natural beauty.

If you’re visiting Curaçao, make sure to reserve a table at Brass Boer. Whether for a gourmet dinner or a day at the beach, this is a must-visit destination for foodies and...