By Greg Kiyoi (BonaireTalker - Post #21) on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 1:21 pm: |
I am going to Bonaire in May with a group of 24 people. We were interested in dining at Richard's, but wanted to see a menu, pricing and see if they can accomodate 24 people.
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By Ron Gould (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #471) on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 1:27 pm: |
Greg, With a goup of 24 I think you may need to reserve your dinner hour. 24 will just about fill any restaurant on the Island.. Ron
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By Greg Kiyoi (BonaireTalker - Post #22) on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 1:30 pm: |
Ron - thanks for the information. Once we review a few menu's we will make the reservation, but were waiting to see Richard's menu.
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #502) on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 3:07 pm: |
Richard's main courses run from $15 - $23, plus 15% svc chrg plus 5% sales tax. He serves seafood (fish, shrimp), chicken & steak (no burgers here). Main courses come with vegetables, and either baked potato or rice.
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By Ron Myers (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #257) on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 11:16 pm: |
I too am there in May. What date are you looking at? I want to do my 60th B'day dinner at Richard's, but can do a work around if needed.
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By Dr. Director (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #150) on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 11:45 pm: |
Richard's menu varies almost daily based on what he can get fresh. Figure on wahoo, dorado and shrimp as the regularly available fresh seafood, and various steaks and maybe chicken as the non-seafood. Sauces will vary. He can also specially prepare vegetarian dishes but it helps if he has notice, as fresh vegetables arrive only certain days. Appetizers usually include escargot (but not in shells), shrimp, salads, soups and sometimes marinated fishes. He posts his menu on chalkboards that are brought to the table.
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By Freddie (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7203) on Saturday, March 25, 2006 - 8:49 am: |
Isn't that strange I thought that Richards was one of the more expensive on the island. I remember going there and having appetizer, entree and dessert with one wine and the bill with a small tip added was aprox 75$US per person
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairecaribbean.com (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2147) on Saturday, March 25, 2006 - 10:14 am: |
Freddie, I went there 15th of Feb. and can say it was great. It had been my second visit since 2001..the prices the same as other finer dining spots..it was very romantic and not noisy and I too am sensitive to that aspect of dining..I love the fact you can get a baked potato there..the land and sea is great and the wait staff super. The only thing I would say is Richard needs to revamp the menu as it's the same as when I first went in 2001...maybe a few new additions?? Otherwise, WOW...
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By Kevin Wayne Williams (The Great Escape) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #108) on Saturday, March 25, 2006 - 4:55 pm: |
To be repetitive: make reservations for a group of 24. I don't think there is a restaurant on the island scaled to handle an impromptu group of that size. I know if we get a reservation that size we consider it to be a party, and will usually sit down with the person making the reservation to work out the order in advance and schedule the whole thing. Helps ensure that the whole experience is pleasant for everyone. Doing it that way can easily trim half an hour off the service time as well.
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By Kelly Baum (GDLW) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3882) on Saturday, March 25, 2006 - 10:45 pm: |
Ann.... did you say ROMANTIC??? Anything you want to share??? lol
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By Grasshopper (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #17602) on Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 12:11 am: |
heh heh...Ann...you got some "splainin'" to do girlfriend
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By Glen Reem (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2354) on Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 12:55 am: |
Maybe that 'romantic' part was just Annie''s travel side coming out..... Worth the question, though. :–)
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By Ron Gould (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #472) on Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 9:15 am: |
Greg, I think you will find that your group will split up and go their own ways after the first few days. It sounds like a Diveshop trip of 24? It is a natural thing for people to go where they want to and not be hearded as if on a guided tour... Or is it a guided Tour?? Ron
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairecaribbean.com (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2149) on Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 10:17 am: |
Oh Kelly, leave it to you to ask that question..haaaaaaa..yes, darling it was VERY romantic..haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa..Glenn, u r too cute..
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By Greg Kiyoi (BonaireTalker - Post #23) on Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 6:47 pm: |
Ron - 3 group meals are being provided - 1 at the Plaza Bonaire resort and then a couple off prem. The rest of the time everyone is on their own.
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By roger kreager (BonaireTalker - Post #17) on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 4:15 pm: |
I just returned from Bonaire last week. We eat at Richards twice, once was just a buddy and myself eating at the bar, hanging out with Richard. the other time there were 10. I have been eating there for the past 10 years and we've had groups upto 30 people with no problem as long as you give notice. The food is very good and the steaks are the best. For couples you can reserve to eat out on the pier. you get a 2-way radio to communicate with. I'm a soup freak and always enjoy his soup of the day.
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By MONTY FORBESS (BonaireTalker - Post #39) on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 7:55 pm: |
hey as an alternative you could all go to casablanca and order one mixed grill, and all 24 eat on that
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By Norm Duke (BonaireTalker - Post #67) on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 8:53 pm: |
Does anyone know how far in advance I would need to make reservations. "Wife's b-day on the 9th and would like to be on the ocean)
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #504) on Friday, March 31, 2006 - 10:50 am: |
I've found that the tiki-hut/private dining on the pier at Richard's can be booked up for weeks in advance. And the 9th is falling in really high season (Easter week). Best to call ASAP, +/-6pm Tue-Sun, 011-599-717-5263.
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By Meryl Virga (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4553) on Sunday, April 16, 2006 - 8:59 pm: |
We just got back and Richards is always on our list of places to dine.
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By Norm Duke (BonaireTalker - Post #81) on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 - 12:42 pm: |
We just returned from Bon and it turns out Richard new some of the same people we knew from Montana. Does anyone have his email? You can send it privately so he doesn't get inundated with emails.
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By Rosanne (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #106) on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 - 12:50 pm: |
We ate at Richards last week and the food was delicious, Richard was a gracious host and his wait staff was outstanding. We have been dining at his restaurant since he opened it and we have never had a complaint! He was especially helpful in offering to make a special meal for our 2 children. I plan on eating there every time we visit Bonaire! oh, and the setting is beautiful and relaxing.
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By Lisa Peters (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #10) on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 - 11:38 am: |
We will be there in October (Regatta week). How far in advance do you think we'd need to make a reservation?
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By John L. Hoffman (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 3:48 am: |
Hi There,
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #578) on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 11:07 am: |
Richard's Pier can probably seat up to 8, and books up weeks in advance. I would book before September.
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