Aruba Restaurants

Caribbean

Address: Savaneta 222-A, Savaneta

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This little open-air restaurant sells impeccably fresh seafood cooked with local ingredients like spicy Madame Janette peppers and yerbihole leaf, an herb very similar to basil. The fish soup is wonderful here as is the seafood platter with baby shark and broiled lobster. Tenderloin steaks and broiled chicken are...

Address: Zeppenfeldstraat 56, San Nicolas

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This bar has been an island legend for more than 50 years. Many people visit just to study the outrageous décor: banners, pennants, posters, stickers and bric-a-brac cover the ceiling and walls. Though many come the first time to gawk while they sip on a cold beer, Charlie's keeps them coming back with surprisingly...

Address: Wilhelminastraat 27, Oranjestad

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This casual Cuban eatery is a favorite among island visitors and locals. Munch on fried plantain chips and salsa as you peruse the menu. The Confusion de Empanadas is a treat – a sampler platter of meat pies are filled with seasoned beef, chicken or seafood. Or be adventurous and try the Cuban sashimi. Seafood is...

Address: Gasparito 3, Oranjestad

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This cozy little restaurant is in an old Aruban house with the works of local artists decorating the walls. Sit outside for a light snack and enjoy the live music, or stay inside for a full meal. Caribbean specialties rule the day here. Try conch stew or keshi yena – Dutch cheese stuffed with beef, chicken or seafood....

Address: LG Smith Blvd 150, Certified Mega Mall, Oranjestad

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If you're looking for a great restaurant that's a not on the radar of the average tourist, check this out. Jamaica Me Krazy offers traditional Jamaican cooking – this is as authentic as it gets. The jerk chicken is near perfect – relentlessly spicy without sacrificing taste. Actually, anything jerk-ed is great (from...

Address: JE Irausquin Blvd 252, Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort, Eagle Beach

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Mango's specializes in the sunny cuisine of the islands: tropical fruits, coconut and zesty spices are used in virtually every dish. Menu highlights include Caribbean marinated chicken with port wine sauce, pan-fried apple rings and toasted almonds; butter sautéed shrimp with coconut cream and fresh shredded coconut...

Address: Palm Beach 150, Palm Beach

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Cunucu means "country" in Papiamento, and that is where this restaurant is situated: in an old Aruban home with thick plaster walls and tile floors. Have a pre-dinner cocktail on the patio out front then move indoors to savor traditional fish soup, fried squid and fresh broiled swordfish. Funchi or pan bati, both...

Address: Washington 61, Noord

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Set in a 175-year-old, antiques-filled manor house, Papamiento is ideal for a leisurely romantic dinner. For a bit of extra sparkle, ask to sit outside by the pool, where you'll be surrounded by a vibrant tropical garden accented by fairy lights, candles and the stars above. Caribbean seafood dishes are without...