Restaurant Recommendations in Aruba

[BillC]

Any recommendations for good, not too expensive restaurants in Aruba?

Are there any early-bird or buffet deals around?

Thanks!

 

[lvhmbh]

Both www.aruba-bb.com and www.aruba.com forums have sections for restaurant reviews and usually how expensive.

 

[irishween]

In November we went to Amadeus. Wonderful place, great prices, large portions. We will be visiting there again.

 

[Weimaraner]

I like http://www.arubarestaurants.com/

Also Chalet Suisse advertises an Early Bird Special - Guests visiting our restaurant from April 1st to November 30th whom prefer an early dinner, will appreciate our EARLY BIRD SPECIAL menu; a three course selection of our most popular items at a fixed price.

Manchebo's French Steakhouse also has early bird special http://www.manchebo.com/steakhouse/# (scroll down the menu)

 

[m61376]

Wacky Wahoo has great food and very reasonable. Ambiance isn't anything to write home about, but the food more than compensates.

 

[legalfee]

Any recommendations for good, not too expensive restaurants in Aruba?

Are there any early-bird or buffet deals around?

Thanks!

These are the ones we've been to and liked:

The Old Cunucu House:

http://theoldcunucuhouse.com/

Any of the restaurants at the Hyatt:

http://aruba.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restaurants/index.jsp#1653

 

[BonBiniGirl]

We like Smokey Joe's (http://www.smokeyjoesaruba.com/). Salt & Pepper was pretty good too (http://www.saltandpepperaruba.com/).

 

[legalfee]

We like Smokey Joe's (http://www.smokeyjoesaruba.com/). Salt & Pepper was pretty good too (http://www.saltandpepperaruba.com/).

Both your links are dead.

 

[hajjah]

Many of the locals used to enjoy Jamaica Me Crazy. I'm not sure if it is still open. It was located close to Lings.

 

[urple2]

All the restaurants we ate at in the shopping complex close to the marriott aruba surf were very good and reasonable.

The buffet at the marriott hotel next to Marriott Ocean club was awesome... All you can eat fish dishes and cuts of steak.Salad bar, beverages and desserts was 35 a head. Went there 2 times...different nights,different themes.

 

[chibuilder]

Any recommendations for good, not too expensive restaurants in Aruba?

Are there any early-bird or buffet deals around?

Thanks!

When we were there, we loved the food at Madame Janettes (http://www.madamejanette.info/joomla/). It's a drive (or cab) but the food was great and they had a nice outdoor area with live music towards the end of the night. Probably our best meal in Aruba. We also enjoy El Gaucho, the Argentine steak spot downtown (http://www.elgaucho-aruba.com/index.html).

 

[droykelly]

I'll second the Chalet Suisse & El Gaucho recommendation! We vacation in Aruba evert year and always enoy bith places.

We also like Bingo & Linda's Pancakes.

 

[jadejar]

Madame Janette is our favorite. We go there several times every trip.

 

[Jimbo]

Amici

It was great little Dutch cafe just across from Playa Linda. We went there at least 5 times during our stay at the Marriott.

 

[m61376]

Madame Janette is our favorite. We go there several times every trip.

We also love MJ's, but it is not inexpensive (moderate +). Azzuro's or Giannis for Italian are both good and moderate, Yemanja's downtown again is pretty moderate, Wacky Wahoo on the less expensive side. Depending on your tastes Mirandi's isn't bad and the view is gorgeous, right on the water. The Flying Fishbone again is a bit on the pricier (but still moderate +) side, and sunset dinner on the sand is quite memorable.

 

[UK Fan]

We also love Salt and Pepper as well Le Petit Cafe. Below is a link to Frommer's review of Le Petit Cafe and a link to Salt and Pepper's website. Enjoy!

http://www.frommers.com/destinations/aruba/D54005.html

http://www.saltandpepperaruba.com/

 

[scooter]

Madame Janette is our favorite. We go there several times every trip.

My favorite too. Make reservations WAY in advance of your trip. Vittorio's is good for italian, but the food is excellent at the Lighthouse ant the view is to die for.

 

[ilene13]

Any recommendations for good, not too expensive restaurants in Aruba?

Are there any early-bird or buffet deals around?

Thanks!

This will be our 27th year in Aruba--weeks 51 & 52. Here is a list of restaurants:
1. Madame Jeannette
2. El Gaucho
3. Screaming Eagles
4. Chalet Suisse
5. Aqua Grill
6. Blossoms--Chinese side
7. Flying Fishbones
8. Yemanja Grill
9. Papillion
10. Taste of Belgium
11. Hosteleria da Vittorio
12. Sunset Grill
13. Smokey Joe's

The Marriott has buffets--they are ok. I also have never seen an early bird special. Be prepared it is expensive on this island!

 

[scooter]

My favorite too. Make reservations WAY in advance of your trip. Vittorio's is good for italian, but the food is excellent at the Lighthouse ant the view is to die for.

Also, Chez Mathilde, and Swan Court at the Hyatt Regency for a fantastic Sunday Brunch.

 

[legalfee]

This will be our 27th year in Aruba--weeks 51 & 52. Here is a list of restaurants:
1. Madame Jeannette
2. El Gaucho
3. Screaming Eagles
4. Chalet Suisse
5. Aqua Grill
6. Blossoms--Chinese side
7. Flying Fishbones
8. Yemanja Grill
9. Papillion
10. Taste of Belgium
11. Hosteleria da Vittorio
12. Sunset Grill
13. Smokey Joe's

The Marriott has buffets--they are ok. I also have never seen an early bird special. Be prepared it is expensive on this island!

27 years and you don't list the Old Cunucu House or the Hyatt? Color me skeptical.

 

[Whitesandybeaches1]

Really no mention of Moomba Beach. We love to eat at places where we can put our feet in the sand cause we can't do that home. Hell we can hardly eat outside in general cause it's winter about 10 months out of the year here.

We love the Moomba Burger. It's about $10 if my memory serves me. Also the Buguloe has some pretty good food and prices for happy hour, hell any hour cause it's on the pier overlooking that beautiful water.

The area behind the Radisson/Hyatt which a few people have mentioned aren't bad either, usually have some good specials. Salt'n'Pepper, Smok'n Joes, etc.

The Aruba Boards are good places to do some research too.

 

[terryfic]

No one has mentioned Papiamento's. Its in my top 5, following MJ's, Chalet Swiss.

 

[ilene13]

27 years and you don't list the Old Cunucu House or the Hyatt? Color me skeptical.

We stayed at the Hyatt for 15 years before we bought our timeshare--never liked the food there. We went to the Old Cunucu House the 1st year we went to Aruba and hated it--therefore they are not on my list.

 

[silverfox82]

Highly recommend the sunday brunch at windows on aruba at the divi golf resort. You order off a menu with a selection of appies, main items and deserts, small portions and order as much or as often as you like. Also comes with a fairly decent champagne or mimosas (don't remember if other cocktails are free). The price was $39pp and well worth it.

 

[DVB42]

LG Smiths is very good. It doesn't meet the "not too expensive" criteria but worth a visit for a special evening.