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Expert Tips for Aruba Restaurants

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    One Happy Bowl: "Create your own Happy Bowl, or for the more adventurous: try the Surprise Bowl."

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    Eduardo's Beach Shack: "Get a free coffee or smoothie at Eduardo's Beach Shack by removing a bucket of litter from the beach!"

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    Antesala Cafe: "Try Antesala Cafe's breakfast combos for only $10 or less (note: pay in cash)."

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10Best Restaurants by Area

 
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Best Aruba Restaurants

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    La Trattoria El Faro Blanco

    This picturesque restaurant was built in 1914 as the home for the California Lighthouse-keeper and apart from the panoramic views of the island, La...

    Photo courtesy of Liliana Erasmus
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    Ike's Bistro

    Located at the Manchebo Beach Resort, there's the popular Ike's Bistro. This creative culinary team guided by executive chef Sandro Herrold and senior chef...

    Photo courtesy of Albert Braamskamp
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    Papiamento

    Papiamento is the native language of Aruba, and an authentic, Aruban villa built in 1886. Transformed into one of the island's most cherished restaurants...

    Photo courtesy of Liliana Erasmus
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    Chalet Suisse Restaurant

    This traditional Swiss restaurant has been winning raves for years thanks to the welcoming hospitality of the staff and the hearty, delicious food. Thick...

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    Madame Janette

    Part of the experience of Madame Janette is finding the place! Located out in the cunucu (or countryside) this award winning eatery seats guests under the...

    Photo courtesy of Madame Janette Restaurant
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    Yemanja Woodfired Grill

    Nestled between historical and modernized monuments like Aruba's oldest church, the 100-year-old Cosecha building and the House of Parliament, Yemanja...

    Photo courtesy of Yemanja Woodfired Grill
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    Elements

    Elements at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts is one of those restaurants that resemble the quiet but surprisingly bright and delightful kid in class. F&B...

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    Quinta Del Carmen

    Before its current position as a fine dining restaurant, the property served as a physician's practice, a hospital, a clubhouse and a family home. Relive...

    Photo courtesy of Ebby Schwengle
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    Screaming Eagle Restaurant-Lounge

    The Screaming Eagle is an excellent mix between restaurant, lounge and bar, which allows people who want to mingle as well as couples who only have eyes for...

    Photo courtesy of Kenneth Theysen
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    The Kitchen Table By White

    Aruba visitors who are familiar with White Modern Cuisine and Chef Urvin's exquisite creations, will be thrilled by the news of his latest endeavor: The...

    Photo courtesy of Albert Braamskamp
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About Aruba Restaurants

Yes, Aruba has many fast food chains spread all over the island, but if visitors want to challenge their taste buds, they can start by exploring a variety of local delicacies and savor their culinary way through Global, Regional, Fusion, Haute and Nouvelle cuisines. The island has come a long way since tourism became the main source of income, offering an extensive list of casual and fine dining options, and every other food tradition or meal idea in between. An American breakfast close to the harbor, Dutch pancakes in an old Aruban villa, a romantic dinner sail at sunset... Find out how to have those vacation-altering meals in Aruba.  

About Liliana Erasmus

Born and raised in Aruba, Liliana moved to the Netherlands to continue her college education in Marketing. Since 1998 she’s been back on her beloved island, where she is working as a full-time writer in her native language Papiamento and in Dutch, official language of the Dutch Caribbean.
Liliana has enjoyed a varied career, which includes television work, voice...  Read More

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