Aruba
The ultimate romantic beach-dining experience. Kick off your shoes and sink your toes into the sand – or dip them in the water – as you feast on fresh…
Must-see restaurants in Aruba
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Aruba's most atmospheric restaurant occupies a century-old manor filled with antiques from Europe, with tables in elegant rooms and surrounding a large…
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In quaint digs behind the Renaissance Mall, this little cafe offers big rewards for those who stumble upon it. Inventive and affable owner-chef Nathaly is…
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An 'international restaurant with a Caribbean touch,' Madame Janette offers an enticing menu of seafood, steaks and schnitzels, such as sweet and spicy …
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Folks come from all around the island to dine at this fisherfolk cooperative by the water. The menu is short and sweet, featuring the catch of the day and…
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Pelican Pier juts into the Caribbean, offering sea breezes, salty air and – if you time it right – gorgeous sunset views. The full menu of local seafood…
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Newly established within the Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, this intimate and elevated chef's table features eight eclectic courses and a delightful wine…
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With jungle-chic ambience, dazzling decor and a see-and-be-seen vibe, this eclectic beauty was easily Aruba's hottest new restaurant in 2019. The French…
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A cheerful Bali-inspired cafe serving healthy vegetarian and vegan treats, smoothie bowls, cold-pressed juices, organic coffee, yummy breakfasts and…
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This charming yellow house contains a sweet surprise: a cafe filled with homemade goodness. (In fact, the name means 'sugar garden.') It's the perfect…
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Skip the sunset one night and instead descend into this low-lit cavern adorned with a pirate-ship bar, maritime memorabilia and 10,000 gallons of…
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Two colorful colonial-era buildings have been transformed into one of Aruba’s most stylish eateries, which grills most of its menu items over a fire…
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The evening starts at 7pm with a sundowner on the terrace. Then Fred invites you into his kitchen to watch him work magic as he prepares a unique, custom…
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Eating here is like attending a dinner party thrown by your foodiest friends. Within the restaurant's new home in Oranjestad, seats are arrayed in a sleek…
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If you can find this family-run favorite, you're in for a treat: it'll give you a taste of delectable, down-home Aruban cuisine. Old family recipes…
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You'll find some of the freshest seafood on the island at this colorful, crowded joint. The food comes in enormous portions – and usually with a side of…
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The accent is Spanish but the language global at this effusive spot. The vibrant, sunshine-yellow cafe is just the place to settle in for cocktails,…
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Pinchos is one of Aruba's most romantic spots. Set on a pier jutting into the ocean, the restaurant is surrounded by twinkling stars and lapping waves…
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Channeling South Beach, this fabulously novel restaurant offers dinner in comfy canopy beds partitioned by sheer curtains, along with more traditional…
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Connected to JADS Dive Center, this bi-level bar and grill was revamped in 2019. It's an excellent spot to grab a cocktail and a hot meal, discuss the day…
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A solid, reasonably priced Palm Beach restaurant dishing up all three meals, with friendly service and a lovely ambience. Feast on Dutch pancakes or filet…
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The view and the cocktails are the main draws at this bar and grill steps from Baby Beach (the Flintstones theme is taken a bit too far, however:…
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You can charter the owner's boat and catch your own dinner, which will be expertly prepared at this casual but classy supper club. Even if you don't reel…
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At first appearance this looks like a well-stocked Italian deli and wine shop, but slip into the back to discover the stash of wine, plus a handful of…
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This popular Dutch-run cafe is both a genial bar and a good place for a casual meal. Sit at the bar and enjoy pub fare such as burgers, brochette and…
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At the water's edge, the West Deck is a casual open-air beach bar with a friendly atmosphere and terrific food. Look for conch fritters, steak and…
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Here's a local favorite that's bustling from morning to night. Lunch highlights include excellent salads, while at night seafood shines: lobster and…
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There's no shortage of beachside restaurants in the resort area, but Matthew's is a good one. In its large open-air pavilion you can enjoy ocean breezes…
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After hiking, biking or otherwise making your way through dusty, hot Arikok National Park, this open-air restaurant and bar is a sight for sore eyes. Stop…
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Like a snack truck, but it doesn’t go anywhere. This completely open-air restaurant grills up tender ribs, steaks, chicken and more for appreciative local…
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Here's a great spot for breakfast or brunch, serving traditional Dutch pancakes, as well as scrummy sandwiches, fresh juices and rich, dark coffee. Don't…
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All those kitchenettes demand a good supermarket, and this is it. Ling & Sons has a large deli, a salad bar and freshly made fruit smoothies.
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It's not worth a special trip, but this hole-in-the-wall bakery will become an obligatory stop if you're staying at one of the nearby budget hotels. The…
