Good to know
Good to Know
- Aruba has over 250 restaurants island-wide; reservations are recommended, especially at popular spots.
- A 15% service charge is commonly included in restaurant bills; additional tipping is optional but appreciated for exceptional service.
- Fresh seafood is a foundation of local dining; ceviche, grilled snapper, and lobster are particularly prized.
- Many restaurants quote prices in both AWG and USD; credit cards are widely accepted but some local spots prefer cash.
- Downtown Oranjestad offers the most concentrated dining scene; Palm Beach area also has abundant restaurant options.
Budget
Taste My Aruba
- Price Range
- AWG 35
- Neighborhood
- Oranjestad
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Authentic Aruban, local Caribbean cuisine
Eduardo's Hideaway
- Price Range
- AWG 40
- Neighborhood
- John G. Emanstraat, Oranjestad
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Healthy breakfast, bowls, smoothies, arepas, wraps
High End
Lima Bistro
- Price Range
- AWG 150
- Neighborhood
- Oranjestad marina, Harbour House Condos
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Peruvian, locally-sourced herbs and greens, fresh catches, ceviche
L.G. Smith's Steak & Chop House
- Price Range
- AWG 160
- Neighborhood
- Oranjestad marina
- Cuisine Or Dish
- American steakhouse, USDA Black Angus beef, seafood
2 Fools and a Bull
- Price Range
- AWG 175
- Neighborhood
- Oranjestad (historic building)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Fine dining, upscale Caribbean and international cuisine
Mid Range
Wilhelmina
- Price Range
- AWG 80
- Neighborhood
- Downtown Oranjestad
- Cuisine Or Dish
- European classics with local twist, grilled meats, sauerkraut, spaetzle
Iguana Joe's
- Price Range
- AWG 75
- Neighborhood
- Oranjestad (overlooks cruise ship port)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Caribbean, casual, nachos, local specialties
Fresco
- Price Range
- AWG 85
- Neighborhood
- Renaissance Wind Creek Resort, Oranjestad
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Caribbean and international, seafood focus, buffet options
Local Must Try Dishes
- Description
- Aruban and Caribbean cuisine highlights fresh seafood, local catch, and traditional recipes.
Dishes
Ceviche
- Description
- Fresh raw fish cured in citrus juice, a Caribbean staple
Goat Stew
- Description
- Traditional Aruban comfort dish with slow-cooked local goat meat
Local Red Snapper
- Description
- Fresh whole snapper, often grilled or pan-seared with Caribbean seasoning
Shrimp Croquettes
- Description
- Crispy breaded shrimp appetizer, popular at beachfront restaurants
Dutch Crab Cakes
- Description
- Traditional crab preparation with sweet chili sauce and curry
Lobster Dishes
- Description
- Local lobster prepared multiple ways, including Lobster Cappuccino (creamy pasta-style) and grilled preparations
Vegan Vegetarian Dining
- Description
- Vegetarian and vegan options are available at several restaurants, though dedicated fully vegan/vegetarian establishments are limited.
Eduardo's Hideaway
- Neighborhood
- John G. Emanstraat, Oranjestad
- Description
- Healthy-focused venue offering bowls, smoothies, arepas, salads, and wraps with plant-forward options; tofu poke bowl specifically mentioned
Aquarius (Renaissance Wind Creek Resort)
- Neighborhood
- Oranjestad
- Description
- Caribbean and international buffet restaurant with dedicated vegetarian and vegan stations, plus a la carte vegan options
International Cuisine
- Description
- Aruba's diverse dining scene reflects its multicultural population and tourism industry. French, Italian, Asian (sushi, Korean BBQ), Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Brazilian, and Argentinian cuisines are all represented.
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