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Astrolab Observatory

Langestraat 8 | Kura Hulanda Hotel, Willemstad, Curacao
5999 434 7700
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Ranked #40 of 86 restaurants in Willemstad
Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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67 reviews 67 reviews
49 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

Not sure if this restaurant is called Astroblab or Jacob's now, it's quite confusing. Anyway, the restaurant is set in the square of the Kura Hulanda Hotel (which is an enclosed area of Willemstad) which makes for a great setting as you sit looking at the historic buildings around you and up at the stars. There is also some inside... More

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Bogota
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41 reviews 41 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2012

So quiet and nice. Good choice for a brief lunch not so sofisticated. Great service. They speaks many language and are quite helpful

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30 reviews 30 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2012

....as part of the fee to the museum, at the end of the tour you have your choice of coffee or tea and a dessert. Beautiful courtyard and the treats were just what we needed as a snack between lunch and dinner.

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Willemstad, Curacao
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48 reviews 48 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2012

When you stay at the Kura Hulanda Hotel you can you breakfast in this cozy restaurant with a beautiful garden. A great selection of nice food.

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washington dc
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18 reviews 18 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

As mentioned in a previous review, this place is now called Jacob's Bar. However, the signs still say Astrolab Observatory. Ate here for lunch after touring the Kura Hulanda Museum. The service was good. Had the banana soup which was interesting and very good. Also had the local dish Keshi Yena which was a chicken,vegetable, dried fruit dish covered with... More

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East Lansing, Michigan
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

The service could have been faster, but it was New Year's Eve and they did get us out by 11:30! It was set price with 2 choices, lobster or filet and 2 large shrimp. Both meals were presented very beautifully. One would expect high prices on the holiday and I don't think this was out of the ordinary ar $65... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011 via mobile

This place was Astrolab, then Sculpture Garden, now Jacob's Corner. In any case, it's not worth your time to seek it out. We waited an hour and a half for our first course. They only served it after we threatened to leave. They were unapologetic. Pretty much the worst service I've ever experienced.

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Mandarin Oriental
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011

This is a small and really pretty restaurant in the Kura Hulanda Hotel complex that serves good food in a charming atmosphere and gives you the opportunity to see Kura Hulanda even if you are not staying there.

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Homewood, Illinois
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31 reviews 31 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011

We found this restaurant after we toured the museaum Kura Hulanda. Thought we would only have a beverage, but decided to try their food, too. WOW! We had a local stew that was topped with melted cheese. Absolutely a wonderful lunch. The prices were good, too. The courtyard was cool and breezy, the staff helpful. A great lunch spot as... More

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See 7 more reviews by Kowalisyn for Willemstad
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32 reviews 32 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2011

We were in the Sculpture Garden section of the restaurant. Very beautiful, romantic outdoor setting. Service was excellent. Food was outstanding. This is a higher-end restaurant, with quality on par with the top restaurants found in major cities. Highly recommended.

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