Menu Impression
Taste the island at Zara's Bonaire, where flavor meets paradise!We pride ourselves on our carefully curated menu that highlights the freshest ingredients and diverse range of flavors. Whether you prefer plant-based options, seafood, meat dishes, or sweets, our menu has something for everyone to enjoy. Join us and let our team of dedicated servers and sommeliers guide you through our menu, offer recommendations, and ensure that your every need is met.
Luxurious fine dining
on our rooftop, in the courtyard or at sea
We would like to show our menu here. BUT, we are on a small Caribbean island where we have to import almost all items since it is very hard and expensive to farm any type of products here. So you can imagine that we sometimes run out and have to make last minute changes.
To give you an impression of what and how we cook, we like to show you our most recent menu possible. But this can change from day to day.
Feel free to ask for matching drinks. And don’t forget to take a look in our pastry-cooler to see our already famous pastry-specials created by our in-house pastryshop: BonBons Bonaire.
Our menu
Chefs Choice Menu
(ask your waiter for the menu or keep it a surprise)
Introduction menu 42,50
3 course introductional sensation
+ pairing bottle wine 32
Bonaire menu 74
Amuse, 4 courses, bread, water, friandise, coffee/tea
Culinary menu 92
Amuse, 5 courses, bread, water, friandise, coffee/tea
Chef’s menu 110
Amuse, 6 courses, bread, water, friandise, coffee/tea
Pairing drinks (not only wines)
+ 4 glasses 50
+ 5 glasses 60
+ 6 glasses 70
For the table
Bread and dips 10
Rye, brioche with anchovy and black pepper
Fish “bitterballs” 11
Mustard
Risotto croquette 11
Basil
Tasting platter 24
Six different items to taste
To start
Green asperagus 14
Ketjap, sesame seeds, basil mayonnaise
Octopus 16
Tempura, wakame, balsamic
Blackened tuna 16
Plum in yellow curry, wasabi sorbet, honeysauce
Sous vide rosé picanha 14
Fried seaweed, juniper berry mayonnaise, mustard seeds, lovage hollandaise
Pickled salmon 14
Cucumber, herring caviar
Roasted pumpkin 12
Vadouvan-yoghurt dressing, pumpkinseeds
Peach and avocado salad 14
Marinated peach, charred avocado, lemon vinaigrette, quinoa, local salad
BBQ jackfruit 12
Grilled plantain, bell pepper crème and caramelized pecan
In between
Rendang beef 18
Cassave, coconut, prawn, roasted bok choy
Papaya ravioli 18
Sesame, macadamia, vadouvan
1/2 baby lobstertail 18
Vanilla, parsnip
Mains
Bavette 34
Potato gratin, mustard sauce, bimi, balsamic
Mussels 28
Roasted truffle potatoes, garden salad, cocktail sauce
Soft cooked local pork belly 28
Fried sweet potato gnocchi, celeriac toffee, home pickled onions and egg yolk, barolo red wine sauce
Spinach gnocchi 24
Roasted tomato, danish blue cheese, broad beans
Short rib 36
Smoked bell pepper, nutmeg beurre blanc, crusted sweet fries, basil mayonnaise
Grilled barracuda 24
Israeli couscous salad, apple syrup
Home made tagliatelle 22
Creamy roasted pumpkin sauce
Side dishes
A thousand layered potato gratin 10
Thick cut crusted sweet fries 7
Roasted truffle potatoes 8
Roasted tomato salad 7
Desserts
Zara’s special dessert 16
Basilmousse, passionfruit cremeaux, biscuit form vanilla and lime with a green apple sorbet
Smoked pure chocolate 15
Smoked chocolate mousse, blackberry creameaux, chocolate spongecake, caramelsauce, tuille and vanlilla crumble
Butterfly surprise 15
Blood orange cremeaux, pure chocolate mousse, chocolate biscuit, butterfly tuilles an blood orange chips
Love pillow for 2 24
Mousse from champagne, strawberry cremeaux, vanilla biscuit rose heart and parfumed with rozes
Mini-magnums 10
Virgin colada sorbet & virgin mojito sorbet
Going culinairy 16
Vanilla spongecake, cardamon mousse, caramel/lime creameaux, full fat mint ice cream and tropical fruit gell
Cocktails, mocktails & more
Mocktails
Alcohol You Later 6
Fresh diary drink with a bouquet of pineapple, lime and orange.
Greek yoghurt, pineapple juice, lime juice, simple syrup and orange bitters.
The Tropical No Alcohol Burn 8
Spicy savory mocktail with tropical notes of papaya, guava and lime.
Guava juice, lime juice, hot papaya sauce.
Cocktails
The Lychee Fizz 13
Refreshing drink with a sparkly creamy mouthfeel and a hint of lychee and blackberry.
Gin, lychee liquor, lime juice, blackberry syrup, soda & egg white.
Bebida Bonariano 12
Fresh and clear cocktail with a typical Bonairian liquor.
White rum, cadushy liquor, lime juice, simple syrup & cardamom tincture.
La Fleur 16
Refreshing with some sweetness and a beautiful botanical note on the palate and for the eye.
Eldenflower & rose gin, lime juice, peach liquor, simple syrup & edible flowers.
Peaches & Cream 13
As the title says: peaches & cream, not many more words needed.
Gin, peach, lime juice, simple syrup, heavy cream, egg white & peach bitters.
Clover Club 11
Lovely fresh cocktail with raspberry flavours and a delicious garnish.
Gin, lime juice, simple syrup & fresh raspberries. Garnish: white chocolate.
Mango Tango 15
Frozen cocktail with tropical ingredients like mango and passionfruit.
Mango, passionfruit, amaretto, vodka & simple syrup.
Smokey Old-Fashioned 15
Classic Old-Fashioned but tailored to your likings. Choose the base: bourbon (Woodford Reserve) or rum (Zacapa 23) and choose the smoke flavour: apple, cherry, hickory or oak.
Bourbon or rum, simple syrup, bitters & smoke.
Cariño 12
Lovely fresh and creamy cocktail with slight herbal notes and rasped chocolate on top.
Greek yoghurt, Barbados rum, lemon juice, vanilla syrup, yellow chartreuse, nutmeg and white and milk chocolate.
El Mo-ji-to 12
Love to see what’s actually in your drink? We will show you.
White rum, lime juice, mint, soda, cocktail bomb.
Clear Negroni 9
Classic Negroni, but no so classic. Order and see (through).
Gin, gentianes liquor, white vermouth, orange bitters.
Esma 11
Old-school Espresso Martini with a funky twist.
Espresso, vodka, Kahlúa, simple syrup and cocktail caviar.
The Pink Sphere 8
Sweet but fresh watermelon cocktail with a hint of coconut and cucumber.
Brandy, watermelon liquor, coconut liquor, vanilla syrup and cucumber bitters.
The Tropical Burn13
Spicy savory cocktail with tropical notes of papaya, guava and lime.
Guava juice, Jamaican rum, lime juice, hot papaya sauce.
Cigars
Montecristo Petit Edmundo 20
Medium to full-bodied
Slightly tapered at the head, this short robusto imparts creamy, velvety smoke rich with coffee bean and dark chocolate notes that take on a sweet, marzipan character.
Ramon Allones Specially Select 19
Full-bodied
Every puff of this cigar becomes more flavorful and complex, starting savory with notes of leather, rock salt and coffee. A nutty pecan note segues into the sweeter realm of graham cracker, cinnamon and gingerbread.
San Cristobal de la Habana El Principe 14
Mild to medium-bodied
Though attractively pressed with an oily wrapper and three-seam cap, the draw of this little cigar is notably firm. Wood and leathery notes turn sharp and perfumey.
Partagás Serie D No. 4 21
Full-bodied
Spicy and tangy with a burst of horseradish, this robusto becomes a warmer, nuttier smoke revealing bold, engaging accents of leather and wood before a baked-apple finish.
Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill 21
Medium to full-bodied
Smooth and rich, packed with leather and coffee notes and a touch of sweet wood.
H.Upmann Connossieur A 22
Mild to medium-bodied
This reddish toro is well-constructed with an even burn and slightly firm draw. Though toasty at first, the smoke turns sweet and creamy with a nutty element and lots of lemon peel which leads to a lemony mineral finish.
Quai D’Orsay No. 50 15
Mild to medium-bodied
Topped with a three-seam cap, this veiny robusto has an airy, open draw that delivers a floral smoke with touches of caramel, nuts and wood before a dry finish.
Cuaba Salomon 25
Medium to full-bodied
This salomon is heavily creased from the cigar mold. It’s a floral, woody smoke with an underlying nuttiness. A pleasant and medium-bodied cigar.
Cohiba 55 aniversario LE2021 220
Medium to full-bodied
Strong and earthy at first, this thick, oily toro unfolds notes of cocoa powder, red meat, bright cedar and caramel, all before a nutty, almond paste finish. The draw is lush and the burn is dead-even.
Goes well with Philipponnat, Dom Pérignon Brut, Maison Louis Latour Pouilly-Fuissé and the Ornellaia Bolgheri.
Cigar Pairing
Every week one special pairing: a cigar with a certain drink or dish.
In general the following drinks go well with any cigar
Bebida Bonariano, Smokey Old-Fashioned, El Mo-Ji-To, Clear Negroni, Esma, The Tropical (No Alcohol) Burn, Luigi Bosca Malbec, Rum, Bourbon, Whiskey and Cognac.
The following drinks pair well with mild-bodied cigars
Forte Alto Pinot Grigio, Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Blanc and the Moscato d’asti wines.
The following drinks pair well with medium-bodied cigars
La Fleur, Clover Club, Josh Cellars Chardonnay, Maison Louis Latour Pouilly-Fuissé, Ornellaia wines and Ouled Thaleb.
Wines
We have an extensive wine list with fine wines from around the world. Below is a selection from our wine list. Please contact us for the entire list.
House Wines
Forte Alto | Pinot Grigio 7 glass – 36 bottle
Alto Adige, Italy
Dry and fresh white wine with a crispy tinkle. Enjoyable Pinot Grigio with a fruity nose and a floral hint. Excellent with appetizers, poultry and fish.
Soleca | Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 7 glass – 36 bottle
Central Valley, Chile
Dry medium-bodied white wine which is highly refreshing due to its citrus character. Tropical aromas such as pineapple and lime. Pairs excellent with shellfish and vegetarian dishes.
Soleca | Chardonnay Reserva 7 glass – 36 bottle
Central Valley, Chile
Refreshing acidity and slightly creamy dry white wine. Not too bold due to its hints of passionfruit and ripe pineapple. Perfect choice for Asian cuisine, Thai food or sushi.
Forte Alto | Pinot Grigio Blush 7 glass – 36 bottle
Alto Adige, Italy
Crispy dry rosé with some fruitiness. Very fresh and delicate aromatic profile, characterized by aromas of red fruits. Excellent complement to any Mediterranean dish.
Soleca | Merlot Reserva 7 glass – 36 bottle
Central Valley, Chile
Dry red wine with a light to medium body and very soft tannins. Fresh red fruit aromas paired with a subtle note of vanilla and toasted oak. Ideal with beef, lamb and veal.
Soleca | Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 7 glass – 36 bottle
Central Valley, Chile
Dry, light to medium body red with soft and round tannins. Aromas of black berries paired with herbs, such as black pepper. Its tannins make this wine the perfect choice for red meats and stews.
Soleca | Carménère Gran Reserva 9 glass – 45 bottle
Central Valley, Chile
Dry, medium-bodied red wine with juicy tannins. Smooth taste with notes of tobacco, green tea and fresh plums. Due to the tannins, it is a perfect combination with red meats, Asian dishes and pasta.
Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Alternatives
Van Nahmen | Sparkling Juicy Tea Verbena – Jasmine – Riesling (Bio) 9 glass – 50 bottle
Lower Rhine, Germany
Delicate gold in colour and described as fruity and fresh with a pleasant sparkle. Aromas of quince, peach and apple, alongside white flowers and chestnut honey. The herb aromas of verbena and chamomile are equally striking. Its refined aromas make perfect combinations with Asian dishes or Arabic dishes.
Van Nahmen | Sparkling Juicy Tea Earl Grey – Lemongrass – Peach 9 glass – 50 bottle
Lower Rhine, Germany
Dry with radiant apricot, soft acidity and round body. This variety stands out with a finely tart bergamot aroma and the taste of peaches. Ideal food accompaniment wild and vegetables.
Van Nahmen | Sparkling Juicy Tea Rose – Darjeeling – Rhubarb (Bio) 9 glass – 50 bottle
Lower Rhine, Germany
Characterized by its salmon colour and fruitiness, with high acidity and off-dry body. Aromas of meadow flower, black tea and rhubarb, paired with bitter orange, rosehip and greengage plum notes. It pairs fantastically well with seafood, spiced octopus, fish and poultry dishes.
Sparkling Wines
Bodegas Salentein | Cuvée Exceptionnelle Brut Blanc de Blancs 58
Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina
Elegant dry sparkling white with beautiful freshness and a soft bubble. Aromas of green apple, pineapple and due to its sur lie ageing a toasty finish. Lovely with calamari, coquilles, or other shellfish.
Bodegas Salentein | Cuvée Exceptionnelle Brut 58
Chardonnay & Pinot Noir, Mendoza, Argentina
Wonderfully fresh and dry sparkling white, with a soft mousse. Aromas of ripe apple, citrus fruit and some toast. Delicious combination with sushi, lobster and oysters or simply as aperitif.
Laurent-Perrier | La Cuvée Brut AOP 126
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier, Champagne, France
Defined by its freshness, elegancy and medium body. The palate is complex and creamy with crisp notes of citrus fruit and hints of white flowers and peach with great length on the finish. Either to be enjoyed as aperitif or paired with fish or poultry.
Philipponnat | Royale Réserve Brut AOP 125
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Pinot Meunier, Champagne, France
Dry, full-bodied and tasty champagne with a pleasant acidity and fruitiness. Soft sparkle, with notes of brioche and nuts. Perfect as aperitif. Pairs well with fish.
Moët & Chandon | ‘Dom Pérignon’ Brut AOP 2013 336
Chardonnay & Pinot Noir, Champagne, France
Medium to full-bodied with bright acids and wonderful complexity. Offering aromas of fresh eucalyptus and mint, besides plum, apricot, orange blossom and pepper, combined with cardamom and licorice. This champagne closes with a long, saline and toasty finish. Perfect choice for salmon, tuna, caviar or rich cheese platters.
Moët & Chandon | Impérial Brut 83 demi 115
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier & Chardonnay, Champagne, France
Fresh and fruity champagne with fine bubbles. The vibrant intensity of green apple and citrus fruit, the freshness of mineral nuances and white flower and the elegance of blond notes, such as brioche, cereal and fresh nuts. For any festive occasion and pairs well with sushi, shellfish and whitefish.
Moët & Chandon | Ice Impérial Demi-Sec 120
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier & Chardonnay, Champagne, France
Off-dry champagne with exotic fruitiness and a rich finish. Tropical notes of mango and guava, supported by fresh nectarine. Grapefruit and ginger notes make for a refreshing acidity and sweetness is displayed through notes of caramel and quince. The first champagne created to be enjoyed over ice, creating a new champagne experience, while celebrating a festive occasion or with a delicious dessert.
Moët & Chandon | ‘Dom Pérignon’ Rosé Brut 2006 525
Pinot Noir & Chardonnay, Champagne, France
Full-bodied, elegant and creamy with medium acidity. Offering smoky minerality up front, expanding to show dried raspberry, mandarin orange zest, brioche, crystallized honey and espresso crème flavors with a lacy mousse and toastiness. Spice and mineral details persist on the racy finish. The 2006 vintage is characterized by its exceptional aromatic maturity and complexity, due to the weather of this particular year. The champagne received 12 years of ageing. Superior champagne best served as an aperitif.
Moët & Chandon | Rosé Impérial Brut 130
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier & Chardonnay, Champagne, France
Dry, with bright fruitiness, a crispy sparkle and a romantic expression. Lively, intense bouquet of red fruits, such as strawberry, raspberry and cherry, floral nuances of rose and slight hints of pepper, peach and menthol. Delicious with veal and salads with goat cheese.
