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: Fred Royal Aruba
Our first pick is Royal Chef’s Table, also known as Fred Royal Aruba. This intimate restaurant welcomes up to 19 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!
- Monday–Friday: 7pm–approximately 10:30pm. Saturday and Sunday: closed. The restaurant lists a holiday closure from 5–27 September 2026; check its website for other closure dates before booking.
- Wilhelminastraat 18, Oranjestad Aruba
Tip #2: 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.
Dinner daily: 5:30pm–11pm. Lunch Wednesday–Sunday: 11:30am–2:45pm.
- L.G. Smith Boulevard 388, Oranjestad, Aruba
Tip #3: 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!
For current breakfast, lunch and dinner service times, please check the restaurant website or contact Water’s Edge directly. Happy hours: noon–1pm, 4pm–6pm and 9pm–10pm daily.
- J.E. Irausquin Blvd, 59, Aruba
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Tip #4: Po-Ké Ono Aruba
Our number 4 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!
Po-Ké Ono Azure and Marketplace: daily 10am–9:30pm.
- Po-Ké Ono Azure: J.E. Irausquin Blvd 260, Oranjestad, Aruba
Po-Ké Ono Marketplace: L.G. Smith Blvd 9, Unit 25, Oranjestad, Aruba - Po-Ké Ono Azure +2975253610, Po-Ké Ono Marketplace +2972800774
Tip #5: 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.
- Daily 6pm – 11pm
- Lloyd G. Smith Blvd 82, Oranjestad, Aruba
Tip #6: 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!
The current menu focuses on lunch and dinner, with wood-fired pizzas, homemade pasta, salads and desserts. Check the restaurant website for the latest selection.
Every day: 11am – 12am
- J.E. Irausquin Blvd 348, Noord, Aruba
Tip #7: 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.
Please check the restaurant website or contact Dushi Bagels and Burgers directly for current opening hours.
- J.E. Irausquin Blvd #87, Noord, Aruba
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Tip #8: Passions on the beach
Another of our recommended restaurants in Aruba is located on Eagle Beach. Passions on the Beach offers beachfront dining in a relaxed setting.
Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can enjoy a great selection all day long. If you are looking for a good way to start the morning, try the Healthy Morning category on the menu. For lunch, we recommend tasting one of the flavourful sandwiches!
- Daily: breakfast 7:30am–11:30am; lunch 11:30am–5:30pm; dinner 5:30pm–10pm.
- J.E. Irausquin Blvd 252, Oranjestad, Aruba
Tip #9: 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.
Please check the restaurant website or contact El Gaucho directly for current opening hours.
- Wilhelminastraat 80, Oranjestad, Aruba
Tip #10: Opus Ocean & Grill
Looking for delicious local seafood? Then Opus Ocean & Grill in Aruba is the place to be. This family-run seafood restaurant is known for serving the freshest catch and offering top-notch service that anticipates your every wish.
The quality is exceptional, and the restaurant proudly supports local fishermen and farmers. The local culture inspires every dish.
Check the current menu on the restaurant website for available seafood dishes and preparation options.
- Monday–Sunday: 5pm–11pm.
Rooi Santo 31, Noord, Aruba. Please confirm the location when booking.
Tip #11: Barefoot
Enjoying a delicious meal with your toes in the sand sounds like a dream, but at Barefoot in Aruba, it becomes reality. However, reservations are a must.
The location is truly stunning, with a beautiful white sandy beach, the soothing sound of the ocean in the background, and an overall fantastic atmosphere. But it’s not just the setting that impresses— the high-quality food is just as memorable.
- Monday – Sunday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
- L.G. Smith Boulevard 1 Oranjestad, ARUBA at surfside beach
Tip #12: Restaurant Anno 1877
At Restaurant Anno 1877, you dine in a historic 18th-century building in Oranjestad — a truly charming place, as many original architectural details have been preserved to this day and recall that era.
On the plate, however, you will find modern dishes. Linda, the chef of the house, draws inspiration from French cuisine, which she then combines with seasonally available ingredients. This results in a truly diverse menu that offers favorites for every taste preference.
A delicious restaurant that should definitely be visited!
- Monday–Saturday: 5pm–10pm. Sunday: closed.
- Wilhelminastraat 27, Oranjestad, Aruba
Tip #13: Hostaria da Vittorio
Hostaria da Vittorio must not be missing from our list of the best restaurants in Aruba. The restaurant is one of several authentic Italian establishments by Chef Vittorio Muscariello on the island, where guests can be completely pampered and where dolce vita is truly lived.
Excellent pizza from the wood-fired oven and homemade pasta feature the menu, but many other Italian culinary highlights also await you here and should definitely be tried.
Please check the restaurant website or contact Hostaria da Vittorio directly for current opening hours.
- L.G. Smith Blvd 380, Noord, Aruba
