9. Ventanas del Mar

The Ventanas del Mar is quite simply the best restaurant on Aruba. Our party dined at Mathilde, Le Dome, L.G. Steakhouse, Ruinas Del Mar (where we sent the dinner back and were comp'ed for the entree), Papiamento and the Ventanas del Mar is at least two stars above any of the others. The food was magnificent with an assortment of flavors from smooth and delicate sea bass with jumbo scallops, spinach and shiitake; wild Alaskan salmon with almonds, potato puree and grilled pineapple; to those literally bursting in your mouth like fireworks . I don't mean chili hot spicy, I mean wonderful different sensations including pepper, Asian fusion, citrus, coconut curry, and sauces to difficult for even an experienced diner to describe. The service was attentive, the live jazz music mellow and unobtrusive, and the view from the northern end of the island marvelous. Go, let the Chef plan your meal with but a few suggestions on your choices - you will be exhilarated.