Sunbathing, white sandy beaches, the perfect place to go and relax. – All of these things are associated with Aruba. In this blog we will show you that this Caribbean island has much more to offer. Here are the best places to eat in Aruba where you should make reservations for your next trip.
Tip #1: Le Petit Chef
Watch as a clumsy little chef prepares delicious meals for you and then enjoy his delicious creations – doesn’t that sound cool? Well that’s exactly what you’ll experience at Le Petit Chef in Aruba.
Visit our extraordinary 3D dinner-show Le Petit Chef at the Willem’s in Aruba!
You choose the menu before your visit and can choose between the Le Grand Chef, the Classic and a Vegetarian 5-course menu. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a 3D dinner show and your pre-selected menu. A truly unique experience for the whole family!
Dietary options:
Vegetarian and Junior menu options available.
Speciality:
5-course 3D theatre dining experience
Price:
Le Grand Chef: $129
Le Petit Chef Classic: $99
Le Petit Chef Vegetarian: $99
Le Junior Chef Junior ( from 6-10 years ): $49
Hours:
Reservation is necessary, you can book online
Location:
Across Barcelo Resort, J.E. Irausquin Blvd 370, Noord, Aruba
Contact:
Tip #2: Fred Royal Aruba
Our second place in the top 10 of the best restaurants in Aruba is the Fred Royal Aruba restaurant. The special thing about this restaurant is that there is only room for 17 guests. You will be seated at a U-shaped table and enjoy a delicious 5-course meal together. A wine pairing is also available as an add-on.
This special fine dining experience is for guests aged 18 and over and usually lasts 3.5 hours. It’s definitely a new experience. You’re not eating with your usual family and friends, but with strangers!
Dietary options:
Gluten free options available.
Speciality :
Fine Dining Restaurant
Price:
5-course-meal: $120 (a glass of bubbles is included)
Hours:
Mon – Sat: 7pm
Sun: closed
Location:
Wilhelminastraat 18, Oranjestad Aruba
Contact:
Phone: +297 565 2324
E-Mail:bookings@fredaruba.com
Webpage: https://fredaruba.com/
Tip #3: AZAR Open Fire Cuisine
Barbecue fans, we have the perfect place for you: Azar’s open fire cuisine. Whether it’s delicious steak, seafood or vegetables, everything is cooked to perfection on the firewood oven and grill.
This restaurant has much more to offer than just delicious food; it has a welcoming atmosphere. Outside or inside, you can have your drinks and meals wherever you like. We highly recommend checking out the Cocktail Menu, you will find some exceptional specialties to choose from.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian options available.
Speciality:
Open-fire cooking
Price:
Azer chef’s specialties: starting from $25 up to $64
Firewood Oven/Grill Dishes : starting from $42 up to $69
Hours:
Every day:
5.30pm – 11pm
Location:
L.G. Smith Blvd 388, Noord, Aruba
Contact:
Tip #4: Water’s Edge Restaurant & Bar
Are you still on the lookout for „Arubas best restaurants“? How about choosing the Waters Edge restaurant. In addition to an extensive wine list, delicious food awaits you. Whether it’s seafood, pasta, steaks or other delicacies, there’s something for everyone.
The best thing about this restaurant: It serves fantastic food all day long. For breakfast, there are sweet waffles and hearty dishes. If you want to enjoy a cocktail, you can do that too – there are 3 happy hours every day!
Dietary options:
Vegetarian options available.
Speciality :
The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Price:
Breakfast Sandwiches: starting from $9 up to $12
Lunch: Burgers, Sandwiches & Burgers: starting from $11 up to $17
Dinner: Seafood & Pasta: starting from $30 up to $32
Hours:
Every day:
Breakfast: 8am – 11am
Lunch: 11am – 5pm
Dinner: 5pm – 9:30pm
Happy hours: 12pm – 1pm + 4pm – 6pm + 9pm – 10pm
Locations:
J.E. Irausquin Blvd, 59, Aruba
Contact:
Phone: +297 586 9494
Webpage: https://watersedgearuba.com/
Tip #5: Po-Ké Ono Aruba
Our number 5 best restaurant in Aruba is Po-Ké Ono Aruba. As the name suggests, they serve a great variety of poke bowls. But that’s not all this cool restaurant has to offer. You can also look forward to steamed baos, sushi rolls and delicious desserts.
If you like spicy food, you’ll find plenty to choose from – we recommend the Indonesian beef rendang bowl. Po-Ké Ono Aruba also offers ice cream to cool you down!
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan options available.
Speciality:
Hawaiian and japanese inspired restaurant
Price:
Poke Bowls: starting from $18 up to $20
Sushi Rolls: starting from $20 up to $27
Hours:
Every day:
11am – 10pm
Location:
Po-Ké Ono Azure: J.E. Irausquin Blvd 260, Oranjestad, Aruba
Po-Ké Ono Marketplace:
L.G. Smith Blvd 9, Unit 25, Oranjestad, Aruba
Contact:
Po-Ké Ono Azure
Phone: +2975253610
Po-Ké Ono Marketplace
Phone: +2972800774
Both:
E-Mail: rm@pokeonoaruba.com
Webpage: https://pokeonoaruba.com/
Tip #6: L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House
You sit at the table and watch as your delicious Black Angus beef is carved. You get to decide how your steak is cooked. Sounds like a cool dining experience, doesn’t it? You can enjoy a dinner like this at L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House.
In addition to steak, they also serve fresh seafood, lamb chops, a variety of desserts and specialty cocktails. The restaurant is the perfect place to have dinner with your loved ones and is one of the top restaurants in Aruba.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan options available.
Speciality:
Steakhouse
Price:
LGs premium signature dishes: starting from $49 up to $152
Tableside Butcher experience: $7,50/oz
Hours:
Every day:
Dinner: 6pm – 11pm
Midnight Grill: 11pm – 3am
Location:
Lloyd G. Smith Blvd 82, Oranjestad, Aruba
Contact:
Phone: (297) 523 6195
Webpage: https://www.lgsmiths.com/
Tip #7: Amore Mio Pizzeria Napoletana
If you are a fan of Italian cuisine, then a stop at Amore Mio Pizzeria Napoletana is a must. From homemade lasagna and fresh salads to wood-fired pizzas, the restaurant has it all. Our recommendation is the pizza crema di scampi!
You can also have breakfast here. The menu includes waffles, French toast, pancakes and delicious savory dishes. If you want to enjoy a fresh juice, you can order it here as well.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.
Speciality:
Italian cuisine
Price:
Salads: starting from $8 up to $15,50
Pizza: starting from $17,50 up to $34
Hours:
Every day:
7am – 1am
Location:
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 348, Noord, Aruba
Contact:
Tip #8: Dushi Bagels and Burgers
Do you love breakfast? At Dushi Bagels and Burgers you can enjoy delicious breakfast all day long. From bagels, omelettes, pancakes and French toast to fruit and yogurt, there is something for everyone.
Another highlight of this restaurant is the large selection of tasty burgers and sandwiches that you can order for lunch and dinner. For something different, try the Mac Attack burger.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options available.
Speciality:
Homemade bagels
Price:
Signature Bagels: starting from $9 up to $14
Burgers and Sandwiches: starting from $16,50 up to $20,50
Hours:
Every day:
7am – 12am
Location:
J.E. Irausquin Blvd #87, Noord, Aruba
Contact:
Phone: +297 586 3035
E-Mail: dushibagels@giannisgroup.com
Webpage: https://www.dushibagelsandburgers.com/
Tip #9: Passions on the beach
Another of our best 10 restaurants in Aruba is located in Eagle Beach. Passions on the Beach Restaurant takes you on a wonderful journey of reef cuisine in a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can enjoy a great selection all day long. If you are looking for a goodway to start the morning, try the Healthy Morning category on the menu. For lunch, we recommend tasting one of the flavourful sandwiches!
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options available.
Speciality:
Reef cuisine
Price:
Breakfast “Healthy Morning”: starting from $7,50 up to $16,75
Lunch “Favorite Sandwiches”: starting from $16,75 up to $18,00
Dinner “Vegan Main Courses”: starting from $23,50 up to $30,50
Hours:
Every day:
Breakfast: 7:30am – 11:00am
Lunch: 11:00am – 5:30pm
Dinner: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Location:
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 252, Oranjestad, Aruba
Contact:
Phone: +297-527-1118
E-Mail: concierge@amsterdammanor.aw
Webpage: https://www.passionsonthebeach.com/
Tip #10: El Gaucho
Steak lovers, this restaurant is for you: El Gaucho. From Gaucho Steak to Shish Kebab to T-Bone Steak and many other variations of steak, El Gaucho has it all. The steak is served with a variety of side dishes, such as corn on the cob, classic fries or vegetables.
You can also enjoy delicious seafood at this restaurant. If you want to enjoy a good wine with your meal, take a look at the wine menu where you will find regional wines as well as from regions and wineries around the world.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.
Speciality:
Argentine meats
Price:
Seafood: starting from $31,40 up to $51,90
From the Grill: $34,60 up to $76,70
Hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday – Saturday: 11:30am – 11:00pm
Location:
Wilhelminastraat 80, Oranjestad, Aruba
Contact:
Phone: (297) 582-3677
Webpage: https://www.elgaucho-aruba.com/
Our selection of restaurants is based, among other things, on the editorial team’s individual preferences and on reviews on the internet. Please contact the respective provider directly for information on reservations and prices. The pictures come from the restaurants listed. All Information is provided without guarantee!
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