A sailor never complains, he always perseveres and looks ahead. Unless, that is, hungers strikes, like it did for us that afternoon after a walk along the beach. The new addition to the family that brought us De Lanteirne and Vecino, Bonk is a little gem of a spot (wooden and windowed interiors, pared-back vibes, a sheltered and secluded outdoor space), just for its location alone, on the windswept dunes of Saint-Laurent beach. But also for its cuisine, served non-stop, which is its major pulling point. We ordered: langoustines and razor clams cooked in a flavor-packed spicy broth – the house specialty; stone fish served with aioli and strips of crispy fried cod; plus marinated tomatoes, lettuce and patatas bravas topped with feta and rosemary. And we even eyeballed some extravagant and mouthwatering lobster on the neighboring table. Will we come back? Without a doubt. The iced almond milk ristretto on the terrace already had us dreaming of a weekend away in one of the five suites upstairs, offering full-frontal sea views. // Anika Kane
FEELING THIRSTY? The famous house cocktail mixing Hierbas de las Dunas liqueur, grapefruit and mezcal (€11), locally made beers from brewers Jus de Me or Zeevonk (€4.50 to €5 for 330 ml) and wine in every color from the Romanian winery Calusari (€6 a glass), or a wide-ranging selection by the bottle.
PRICE: Mains €16-29, sides €4-16, desserts €6-20.
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