Maira's Kitchen
Caribbean and Mediterranean cooking in a restored Otrobanda house, from breakfast to dinner
Known for breakfast from 7:00, the earliest in Otrobanda · Maira's Breakfast and the Art District Breakfast · karni, kabritu and galiña stobá at lunch · truffle pasta and the watermelon feta salad · a restored Otrobanda house with murals and a terrace
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About
Maira's Kitchen is a Caribbean and Mediterranean restaurant in a restored historic house at Hoogstraat 24 in Ser'i Otrobanda, Willemstad, a short walk from the Queen Emma Bridge and about 10 minutes from the Mega Pier cruise terminal. It opens at 7:00 every day, earlier than almost anywhere else in Otrobanda, and serves breakfast until 11:30, lunch from 12:00 to 15:00 and dinner from 17:00 to 22:00 Monday to Saturday; on Sunday it closes at 16:00. As of September 2026 it holds a 4.5 rating on Google from more than 850 reviews and a 4.3 on TripAdvisor with a Travellers' Choice award.
The restaurant is named after Maira, who cared for the owner's family for many years and dreamed of a restaurant of her own; her name went above the door when it opened. The house keeps its high ceilings and murals, with lush planting and cozy front and side terraces where birds visit the trees. Guests of Curaçao Gardens, the sister business renting restored historic houses nearby, take breakfast here.
The menu moves through the day: Maira's Breakfast, the Art District Breakfast, avocado smash, croque madame, Dutch pancakes and a salmon sandwich in the morning; at lunch the local specials of karni, kabritu and galiña stobá with coconut rice, a Dutch 12-uurtje, pumpkin soup, truffle pasta, seafood pasta, a watermelon and feta salad, pita chicken and burgers; in the evening grilled tenderloin, picanha, lamb chops, local sea bass and red snapper, grilled tuna and Creole chicken, with a wine pairing suggested per dish. A Dutch borrel card of bitterballen and garlic shrimp, a kids menu, specialty coffees with oat or soy milk, fresh tamarind and passion fruit punches and Italian, Argentine and Chilean wines round it out. Prices on this page are in Caribbean guilders with tax included.
Hours
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 16:00 |
Note: Hours from mairas-kitchen.com. Breakfast 7:00 to 11:30, lunch 12:00 to 15:00, dinner 17:00 to 22:00 (Monday to Saturday), happy hour Monday to Friday 16:00 to 18:00. Not yet confirmed by phone.
Find it
We'll drive you there
Vacation Deals Curacao runs private transfers across the island. Tell us your hotel or cruise terminal and we drop you at the door, and pick you up again after dinner.
Staying in Otrobanda? Kura Hulanda Village is a short walk from the cruise terminal and the Queen Emma bridge.
Good to know
Where is Maira's Kitchen in Willemstad?
Maira's Kitchen is at Hoogstraat 24, Ser'i Otrobanda, a short walk from the Queen Emma Bridge, Otrobanda, Willemstad, Curaçao. Otrobanda is the west side of St. Anna Bay, a short walk across the Queen Emma pontoon bridge from Punda.
What kind of food does Maira's Kitchen serve?
Maira's Kitchen serves Breakfast, Brunch, Mediterranean and Caribbean food, with a menu of 30 sections including Breakfast, Local & Dutch Specials and Sandwiches & Soups. Prices are in the $$ range and listed in XCG, the Caribbean guilder.
What is Maira's Kitchen known for?
Maira's Kitchen is known for breakfast from 7:00, the earliest in Otrobanda, Maira's Breakfast and the Art District Breakfast, karni, kabritu and galiña stobá at lunch, truffle pasta and the watermelon feta salad and a restored Otrobanda house with murals and a terrace. The full menu with prices is on this page.
Does Maira's Kitchen serve breakfast?
Yes, breakfast is part of the menu at Maira's Kitchen, for example Art District Breakfast, Crispy French Croissant and Fresh Fruit Salad. Dish names and prices on this page are copied from the restaurant's own card.
Does Maira's Kitchen serve brunch?
Yes, brunch is part of the menu at Maira's Kitchen. Dish names and prices on this page are copied from the restaurant's own card.
Does Maira's Kitchen serve Mediterranean food?
Yes, Mediterranean food is part of the menu at Maira's Kitchen. Dish names and prices on this page are copied from the restaurant's own card.
What is on the menu at Maira's Kitchen?
The menu at Maira's Kitchen has 30 sections: Breakfast, Local & Dutch Specials, Sandwiches & Soups, Salads, Pastas, Burgers, Pita & Breads, Lunch Desserts & Sides, Specialty Coffee, Starters, Bites, Main, Local Dishes, Pasta, Meal Size Salads, Dinner Burgers, Extra Sides, Desserts, Kids Starters, Kids Main Dishes, Kids Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Water, Juices & Smoothies, Soft Drinks, Mocktails, Cocktails, Spirits & Sangria, Beers, Wines and Happy Hour. Every dish is listed on this page with its price in XCG.
How much does a meal at Maira's Kitchen cost?
Menu prices at Maira's Kitchen run from Cg 1.00 to Cg 63.50 (XCG, the Caribbean guilder, pegged at about 1.79 to the US dollar), which puts it in the $$ range for Willemstad.
What are the opening hours of Maira's Kitchen?
Maira's Kitchen is open Monday to Saturday 07:00 to 22:00, Sunday 07:00 to 16:00.
Is Maira's Kitchen open on Sunday?
Yes, Maira's Kitchen is open on Sunday 07:00 to 16:00.
Does Maira's Kitchen have a happy hour?
Yes. Hours from mairas-kitchen.com. Breakfast 7:00 to 11:30, lunch 12:00 to 15:00, dinner 17:00 to 22:00 (Monday to Saturday), happy hour Monday to Friday 16:00 to 18:00. Not yet confirmed by phone.
Is Maira's Kitchen a good place for breakfast in Willemstad?
Yes, Maira's Kitchen serves breakfast (doors open from 07:00 on a typical day) in Ser'i Otrobanda, a short walk from the Queen Emma Bridge, Otrobanda. The breakfast dishes and their prices are on the menu on this page.
Does Maira's Kitchen have vegetarian options?
Yes, the menu at Maira's Kitchen marks vegetarian options, such as Art District Breakfast, Crispy French Croissant and Fresh Fruit Salad. Look for the marked dishes on the menu and confirm details with the restaurant.
Can I reserve a table at Maira's Kitchen?
Yes. Use the Reserve a table button on this page (a US$10 booking fee, not taken off your bill, and an optional taxi there and back), or message Vacation Deals Curaçao on WhatsApp at +599 9 560 5422.
How do I get to Maira's Kitchen from my hotel or cruise ship?
Vacation Deals Curaçao runs private transfers across the island and can drop you at the door in Ser'i Otrobanda, a short walk from the Queen Emma Bridge, Otrobanda. From the Mega Pier cruise terminal it is also a 5 to 10 minute walk through Otrobanda. See the transfers page to arrange a ride.
How far is Maira's Kitchen from the cruise port?
Ships at the Mega Pier are about 10 minutes on foot from Ser'i Otrobanda, a short walk from the Queen Emma Bridge, Otrobanda; from the Mathey Wharf dock in Punda, cross the Queen Emma Bridge and allow about 10 minutes.
How do I cross the Queen Emma Bridge to reach Maira's Kitchen?
The Queen Emma pontoon bridge links Punda and Otrobanda and swings open for ships several times a day. When it is open, a free ferry crosses the bay in a few minutes from the same spot.
Is Otrobanda safe at night?
Otrobanda is lively in the evening around Kura Hulanda Village and the Rif Fort; stay on the busier, lit streets as you would in any city.
What currency does Maira's Kitchen use?
The menu at Maira's Kitchen is priced in XCG, the Caribbean guilder (Cg), which is pegged at about 1.79 to the US dollar. Most restaurants in Willemstad also take US dollars and cards; change comes in guilders.
Do I need to tip at Maira's Kitchen?
In Curaçao a service charge of 10 to 15 percent is often already on the bill. When it is not, tipping 10 to 15 percent is customary; US dollar tips are welcome.
What is the dress code at Maira's Kitchen?
Casual. Willemstad restaurants are relaxed; smart casual is plenty for dinner and beachwear is best left at the beach.
What is krioyo food?
Krioyo is Curaçao's own cooking, a blend of African, Dutch, Spanish and Arawak influences: stobá (stew), keshi yená (stuffed cheese), funchi (cornmeal) and fresh fish. Maira's Kitchen lists its Caribbean dishes on the menu on this page.
Who was Maira?
Maira cared for the owner's family for many years and dreamed of running a restaurant of her own. The restaurant carries her name in her memory and describes itself as honouring love and tradition.
What time does Maira's Kitchen open for breakfast?
At 7:00 every day, with breakfast served until 11:30: Maira's Breakfast, the Art District Breakfast, croissants, avocado smash, croque madame, Dutch pancakes and omelettes.
Does Maira's Kitchen serve dinner?
Yes, Monday to Saturday from 17:00 to 22:00, with grilled tenderloin, picanha, lamb chops, local fish and the three stobá. On Sunday the kitchen closes at 16:00.
Can I stay near Maira's Kitchen?
Yes. Curaçao Gardens, the sister business, rents restored historic houses a few steps away in Otrobanda, and its guests take breakfast at Maira's Kitchen.
How is Maira's Kitchen rated?
As of September 2026 it holds a 4.5 on Google from more than 850 reviews and a 4.3 on TripAdvisor with a Travellers' Choice award; reviewers call it a hidden gem and mention waits at busy times.