Aruba dining question

[jont]

Hey Aruba regulars
We are at the surf club for the next week. Does anyone have any experience at "Quinta del Carmen"? This seems like a good dining choice and I do not remember it since my last visit in 08. Sorry if this place has been discussed in the past. thank

the dude

 

[ilene13]

We ate there in December and it was not very good. Try Wilhelmina it is excellent, 297 is next to the Aqua Grill - good tapas, if you have never gone to Yemanja Grill it is fantastic. Enjoy.

 

[jont]

Thanks for the advice ilene. We will try to check out some of your recommendations. Yemanja looks really good

 

[Fasttr]

Thanks for the advice ilene. We will try to check out some of your recommendations. Yemanja looks really good

jont.....I wonder if you can get a "Big Salad" there.

 

[topmom101]

I was in Aruba earlier this month and after hearing so much about Quinta De Carmen, decided to try it. Beautiful setting and very friendly service but the dinner itself was just OK. Not worth a return trip. If you have a car, I'd recommend Marina Pirata, a local's gem. And, of course, you cannot ever go wrong with Wacky Wahoo.

 

[jont]

jont.....I wonder if you can get a "Big Salad" there.

they told me I could have a table in about 5, 10 minutes. got tired of waiting after my table went to Cartwright. went to Reggies instead.

 

[m61376]

We went shortly after they opened and it was ok; not great, so haven't gone back. However, friends keep raving about it as a favorite and have returned several times.
Same owners as Barefoot. Which is an absolute favorite of ours..

 

[m61376]

oops-accidentally double posted
Have a great trip!!

 

[ilene13]

Some other restaurants that we like:
Madame Janette
El Gaucho
BLT at the Ritz
Carte Blanche
Suisse Chalet
Blossoms

Have a great trip.

 

[classiclincoln]

We have been to Quinta Del Carmen and liked it. We have a list of places we like, too many to jot down. We're at the point where the service is getting to be more important than the food since we've really never had a bad meal anywhere on the island. Try Gostoso, Que Pasa, Asi es mi Peru, Papiamento, Papillon, Screaming Eagle, Tulip, Yanti or Zuzuroh.

Dianna's is a good place for pancakes. When we were there in December, we did a taste test of all 3 places and liked Dianna's the best. Also, Dushi Bagels is good.

The problem with the island is there are too many good places to eat....

 

[jont]

Some other restaurants that we like:
Madame Janette
El Gaucho
BLT at the Ritz
Carte Blanche
Suisse Chalet
Blossoms

Have a great trip.

Thank you Ilene. we went to MadameJanettes on Friday. It alone was worth the trip down to Aruba. Possibly the best dining experience I ever had. We have ressies for El Gaucho and Yemanja later this week.
thanks for the tips

 

[jont]

We have been to Quinta Del Carmen and liked it. We have a list of places we like, too many to jot down. We're at the point where the service is getting to be more important than the food since we've really never had a bad meal anywhere on the island.

The problem with the island is there are too many good places to eat....

Yes, its like Hilton Head

 

[andrea t]

We were at Quinta Del Carmen last year and really enjoyed it. Love Barefoot too

 

[vail]

Hey Aruba regulars
We are at the surf club for the next week. Does anyone have any experience at "Quinta del Carmen"? This seems like a good dining choice and I do not remember it since my last visit in 08. Sorry if this place has been discussed in the past. thank

the dude

The Hyatt Hotel restaurant has the best swordfish I have ever had anywhere.
It is the gold standard....
I have eaten there in different years..always great.

 

[Sunbum]

Thank you Ilene. we went to MadameJanettes on Friday. It alone was worth the trip down to Aruba. Possibly the best dining experience I ever had. We have ressies for El Gaucho and Yemanja later this week.
thanks for the tips

We have ate at Quinta Del Carman many times and have always had great meals and service. Try Barefoot as well, same owners. Both great.

 

[jont]

Thank you for all the responses. they all look fantastic. Unfortunately, we ran out of time and couldn't visit them all. hopefully, we can get back there soon and visit the ones we missed.