Aruba Restaurants

L. G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House: L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House brings the best parts of an American Steak House and an extensive International Wine List to one of Aruba’s hot spots. Diners will find a variety of certified Angus beef, rack of Lamb, Veal Chop, and fresh Caribbean Seafood. If you’d like to try dinner and a show, please see our package offers.

 

 

Amazonia Churrascaria (Brazilian Steakhouse): Amazonia is a restaurant that caters to all lifestyles. They’ll prepare meals for the “low-carb” and “low-cal” crowd, meat lovers or vegetarians, large or small appetites, the leisurely diner or someone who wants entertainment and excitement in the dining room. Whatever your request, Amazonia can fill it.

 

Tango Steakhouse: Beef Short Ribs; Tenderloin, T-Bone, Sirloin and Churrasco Steaks, Filet Mignon, Veal Chop, Caribbean Grouper, Scampi Rochelero, Tango Chicken, Fettuccine Carbonara. Tango's wide menu features world-famous Argentine beef cooked to perfection on authentic Argentine grill. Sensual music and dance of the tango is presented nightly by skilled tango dancers.

 

Texas De Brazil (Steakhouse): This was the first classic Brazilian Churrascaria in Aruba. This restaurant features a 40-item salad bar complete with a vast array of salads, seasonal vegetables and appetizers. Carvers roam the restaurant with choice cuts of the finest meats, including beef, pork, lamb, sausage, and chicken – all flame-grilled to perfection.

 

Matilde (French): Timbale of Tuna Tartare, Coquilles Saint Jacques, Roasted Chilean Sea Bass, Coq-au-Vin, Tournedos au Poivre, Sauteed Ostrich Fillet, Chocolate or Grand Marnier Souffle, Crepes Suzette. Enjoy world-class award-winning French cuisine, impeccable service, and the finest wines in an elegant, spectacularly remodelled 19th century preserved family dwelling in the heart of town.

 

Moomba Beach Bar & Restaurant (International): If you’re looking for waterfront dining, stop by the Moomba Beach Bar & Restaurant, where two large palapas on the white sand beach overlook the Caribbean Sea. This restaurant serves an adventurous blend of cultural delicacies. Moomba can host private functions, including full-scale receptions with up to 200 people.

 

French Steakhouse (International): Crabmeat Crepes, Caesar Salad, Fried Calamari, Argentine Churrasco Steak, Filet Mignon, Pork Tenderloin, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Red Snapper Veronique. Enjoy the Ambassador's Five-Course Dinner featuring an array of dishes for every palate. Memorable dining in a tradition of unassuming excellence and attentive service for over 25 years.

 

Iguana Joe’s (International): Igua-na-chos, Quesadillas, Club Sandwiches, USDA Burgers, Jerked Chicken, Coconut Shrimp, Sizzling Mahi-Mahi Fajitas, "Best Ribs in the Caribbean". Caribbean award-winning cuisine freshly prepared and enjoyed in a colorful, fun downtown restaurant with legendary bar serving frozen fresh-fruit cocktails and half-liter specialty elixirs.

 

Salt & Pepper (International): Tapas include Tapanade, Carpaccio, Mango Shrimps, Pollo Picante, Garlic Escargots, Spicy Beef, Pan-fried Mussels, Dijon Beef, Fried Brie & Mango Chutney; also "Wine and Dine" specials. Comfortable, friendly bar and restaurant with live music specializing in Caribbean seafood and an international menu of "tapas", tasty morsels of Spanish origin. Also sandwiches, soups, and salads.

 

Scandals (International): Caribbean Fish Chowder, Flying Dutch Shrimp, Carpaccio My Way, Sicilian Salmon, Strike Ribs, Scandalous Sate, Grilled Rib-Eye or Filet Mignon, Gado Gado, Fettuccine in a Velvet Dress. A popular and exciting meeting place and restaurant located opposite Seaport Cinema, featuring a creative and delicious international menu, sandwiches, burgers, and daily specialties of the Chef.

 

Ventanas Del Mar (International): Crab & Corn Chowder, Crispy Fried Whole Snapper, Minted Rack of Lamb, Duck Breast, Veal & Shrimp, Seared Salmon Napoleon, Caribbean Lobster Tails, Loin of Lamb, Filet Mignon. An award-winning culinary team prepares international masterpieces sprinkled with Caribbean flavors. Indoor comfort or poolside terrace and spectacular views of lush golf course by the sea.

 

Bella Luna (Italian): Insalata Caprese, Zuppa di Pesce, Pepernata con Mozzarella, Calamari Fritti, Prosciutto Melone, Portobello Mushroom, Gamberone Aglio e Olio, Vitello alla Parmigiana, Ravioli alla Bolognese. The flavor of Italy is presented in a comfortably elegant dining room with warm and friendly service. Oslin, our accommodating restaurant manager, will make you feel right at home.

 

Fololi (Italian): Eggplant Parmigiana, Antipasto platter for two, Carpaccio, Seafood Soup, Scampi ala Sonny, Linguini Pescatore, Beef Tenderloin with Gorgonzola, Profiteroles and our home made Tiramisu. Our pastas are made fresh by a well known Italian on the island!

 

Hostaria Da Vittorio (Italian): Risotto alla Pescatore, Linguine dello Scoglio, Branzino al Sale, Sogliola alla Mugnaia, Ossobucco di Vitello, Nodino di Vitello alla Parmigiana. Master Chef/Owner Vittorio Muscariello presents unique and incomparable originality and quality in his authentic Italian specialties, attentively served at this new, rustically-elegant restaurant.

 

La Dolce Vita (Italian): Melanzane alla Parmigiana, Baked Clams, Antipasto Bar, Spaghetti Frutta di Mare, Vitello alla Parmigiana, Involtini di Petto di Pollo. New, beautifully-decorated restaurant offers superb traditional Italian specialties, homemade pastas and the finest Italian wines, served with the owner's personal attention and dedicated service.

 

La Trattoria El Faro Blanco (Italian): Crespelle Certosina, Fettucine con Gamberoni alla Vodka, Carpaccio alla Cipriani, Linguini della Scogliera, Ossobucco di Vitello, Tiramisu Amaretto. Breathtaking panoramas and sunsets, outstanding service and superb culinary masterpieces have earned La Trattoria its great popularity and a reputation of excellence for over seven years.

 

Benihana (Japanese Steakhouse): Sushi Bar, Tempura, USDA Beef, Chicken, Seafood, Lobster, Teriyaki, and Chef's favorite, Hibachi Chicken Rice. At Benihana, most dining experiences end up as parties! Enjoy lunch or dinner at teppanyaki tables where entertaining and talented chefs prepare healthy portions right before your eyes.

 

Blossoms (Japanese and Chinese): Chef's Special Sushi Pizza, Teppanyaki Grill, Steamed Dumplings, Peking Roast Duck, Fried Bananas. Beautifully-appointed ambiance and unsurpassed service showcase superb choices of traditional Chinese specialties, Japanese sushi, teppanyaki grill. Dine-around includes teppanyaki menu only.

 

Café De Plaza (Local): Homemade salads, Dutch filet mignon, fish specials and a lot more. The place where you can enjoy a drink, a shake or even a complete lunch or dinner.

 

Gasparito (Local): Shrimp Delight, Fresh Mushroom Pasta, Barracuda-Stuffed Ravioli, Shrimp in Coco, Fisherman's Loot, Vegetarian Crioyo, Aruban Sand & Sea Combo. Gasparito Restaurant and Art Gallery is renowned for its authentic Aruban dishes prepared by award-winning chefs, historic architecture, and inspiring Aruban art.

 

The Sunset Beach Bistro (Local): This is the perfect restaurant to capture the final rays of sun as they set on a perfect Aruba day. The Sunset Beach Bistro is located on the beach at the Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort. Their chef boasts a menu of fusion-style cooking, including fresh seafood, lobster, and great steaks. Tables are offered inside, outside on the patio, outside on the walkway, and outside at the beach.

 

Hadicurari (Seafood): The Hadicurari offers a large selection of seafood dishes, including the tuna tataki as an appetizer for their famous Caribbean Shrimps. They’re also known for a top-notch lunch, which has such favorites as their salmon burger and mixed seafood salad.

 

Aqua Grill (Seafood): Seared Tuna Sashimi, Chesapeake Crab Cakes, Live Main Lobster, Chilean Seabass, Wood-grilled Local Catches of Grouper, Snapper and Tuna, Island’s Largest Raw Bar.  Set in a contemporary decor combining the traditions of a New England fish house with the ease and character of the Caribbean, Aqua Grill is the island’s premier seafood sensation featuring fresh local catches, delicacies from waters abroad, and a selection of non-seafood dishes.

 

The Buccaneer (Seafood/International): Lobster Bisque, Shrimps Pernod, Catch of the Day, Norwegian Salmon, Seafood Thermidor, Swordfish Meuniere, Twin Tenderloin, NY Sirloin Steak, Paella Arubiana, Frogs Legs. A charming culinary cavern featuring a 5000-gallon saltwater aquarium - an island tradition for over 20 years. Creative dishes prepared with a European touch by the chef-owner.

Driftwood (Seafood): Five-Star Seafood Soup, Catch of the Day, Jumbo Shrimp, Caribbean Lobster, Octopus, Squid, Scallops, Pan Bati (local cornbread). Enjoy dinner downtown in a rustic driftwood ambiance. The freshest seafood is caught daily by owner and expertly prepared by the local chef with an authentic Aruban touch.

 

The Pirates’ Nest (Seafood): Red Snapper, Grouper Fillet and Mahi-Mahi, Captain Kidd Shrimp, U.S. Choice Steaks, Wienerschnitzel, Extensive Salad Bar. 17th century Dutch man-of-war Galleon affords romantic beachside dining, classical cuisine with unique Aruban and Caribbean flair, and specialties of deliciously-prepared fresh fish and fine steaks.

 

Waterfront Crabhouse (Seafood): Live Maine Lobster, Conch Chowder, Garlic Crabs, Soft Shell Crabs, Alaskan King Crab, Cajun Shrimp, Scallops, great Steaks, Fresh Baby Snapper, Cornbread, Key Lime Pie. Succulent seafood served at this comfortably chic restaurant near the tiger habitat and tropical gardens. Enjoy lobster from the largest tank in the Caribbean or steak on the lava rock gas grill.