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Restaurant Recommendations in Aruba

We just returned from Aruba tonight. My vote is for Madame Janettes. We ate there on Tuesday. The food was absolutely the best!!! Even for a Tuesday night, the place was packed. Taxi cabs were all over the place. We had a time getting out of the parking lot.

Btw, we had our final dinner last night at the Radisson. I think the restaurant was Laguna. I was not impressed one bit with the buffet. We paid about $24.00 each, but the food was not worth it. One of our local friends took us there, but she complained about the food as well.
 
My favoirite was flying fishbones but liked Chalet Suisse and several other places. There is another Brazilian steakhouse in Aruba besides the one previously listed called texas de brazil right in the middle of everything in the high rise section. They have the best salad bar I have ever seen and they will bring you meat until you surrender. Chicken, lamb, filet, meat, meat, and more meat. Don't eat anything all day, go hungry, and eat till you hurt. http://www.texasdebrazil.com/

It is about $50 a person but if you join their members website about 2 weeks before you travel they will send you a buy one meal get one free e-mail coupon. That makes it a steal at $50 a couple. They will also send you coupons to use on your birthday and anniversary.
http://texasdebrazil.fbmta.com/members/UpdateProfile.aspx?Action=Subscribe&InputSource=W
 
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Tombo, you're awesome. Just joined up on the Texas de Brazil website and got a 25% off all dinners, except kids, immediately in my inbox. We loved the place last time and are heading back down. Just saved a bunch of $$.

Anyone else know of ways to get coupons for other restaurants in Aruba?
 
Texas de is very consistent and really good. They just opened one near us (when Sala first started in Aruba DH tried to get the franchise for Florida but he wouldn't budge - smart move on his part as they are really doing well here) and the g-son and his friends are always asking when we're going back!:clap:
 
Didn't bother to read all the posts, so sorry if this was posted. Go to the Ostrich Farm and eat at the restaurant. While you're eating, you can then say "Hey, I just saw your cousin out there!):D :)
 
The Sunset Beach bistro at Divi Aruba Phoenix has an Aruban buffet from 6Pm to 10 PM on Tuesdays, with live music and a show, for $19.95.They have tables right by the water--very romantic, and a great sunset view. Other days their mix-and-match three course menu is $34.95.

The French Steakhouse has a five-course menu for $34.95, and their churrasco steak is to die for! They also have an early bird three course menu for $24.95.
 
I'll put in another vote for El Gauchos. Been there twice, and loved it both times.

Oh, and my teenage son recommends Hooters (go figure :) )
 
Smokey Joe's

My vote is for Smokey Joe's accross from the Holiday Inn. Ate there last Thursday and enjoyed the sampler rib platter with FOUR half racks of ribs, one with each of the seasonings (jamaica rub, bbq sauce, etc), coleslaw, and home fries. My wife ordered the shrimp appitizer and we shared the ribs and still had leftovers all for around $35 plus tip for the both of us.
 
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My vote is for Smokey Joe's accross from the Holiday Inn. Ate there last Thursday and enjoyed the sampler rib platter with FOUR half racks of ribs, one with each of the seasonings (jamaica rub, bbq sauce, etc), coleslaw, and home fries. My wife ordered the shimp appitizer and we shared the ribs and still had leftovers all for around $35 plus tip for the both of us.
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I've heard a few people say Smokey Joe's was really good. Man, 4 half racks of ribs would be enough for my wife, daughter and myself. Nice to have a fridge to bring back leftovers.

Is Madame Jennette's a couples place or can I bring my 8 year old daughter with us?

Has anyone heard of a restaurant that I think is called Passions? Someone told me it was right on the beach and I don't think it was not far from the Surf Club.
 
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Has anyone heard of a restaurant that I think is called Passions? Someone told me it was right on the beach and I don't think it was not far from the Surf Club.
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Passions is at Amsterdam Manor, next to La Cabana in the low rise area. Although on the beach, the restaurant is right next to the road, not near the water. We did not eat there, but I am looking at the glossy menu magazine that we picked up in Aruba when we were there last week, and their prices run from $11-14.95 for apps and $19.50-46.50 for main courses.

If you want a restaurant that is directly on the beach I recommend the Sunset Beach Bistro at the Divi Aruba Phoenix (see my post above). We had the Aruban buffet which was good and very reasonable at $19.95. Liked the location so much that we went back for the regular 3-course menu (the gorgeous sunset was free).
 
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I've heard a few people say Smokey Joe's was really good. Man, 4 half racks of ribs would be enough for my wife, daughter and myself. Nice to have a fridge to bring back leftovers.

Is Madame Jennette's a couples place or can I bring my 8 year old daughter with us?

Has anyone heard of a restaurant that I think is called Passions? Someone told me it was right on the beach and I don't think it was not far from the Surf Club.
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As I said in a previous post this will be our 27th yr in Aruba. We have always taken our children to any of the restaurants. We now take our grandson!! The staff at each venue has always been accommodating. You should have no problem taking your 8 yr old anywhere!! Enjoy. I can't wait until Dec. 19th.
 
My kids then 7 and 10 love Madame Jeannettes. They give a great portion of filet mignon on the kids menu. Take them!
 
My well behaved 8 year old goes to every restaurant o n Aruba with us every year. The only one I ever had issue with...and not because of attitude, but the food was so slow coming out the then 5 year old fell asleep....was flying fishbones. But the food is excellen there even if off the beaten path. LOVE Mme. Jeanette!
 
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