From small family restaurants to trendy beach bars, Aruba has its fair share of delicious restaurants for every occasion. Whether you’re looking for an elegant dinner before a night out or a more casual stop for refreshments between outdoor adventures, Aruba has what you need to keep your family happy and healthy on vacation.
From local cuisine using fresh ingredients grown and caught on the island to international dishes inspired by Aruba’s colorful history, you’ll never be short of great food.
For a casual, family-friendly, and affordable atmosphere, head to Amadeus Restaurant for great food, lots of laughs, and karaoke at 10:00 pm on Saturday nights. True to its name, the Amadeus restaurant plays classical music while you dine and also hosts live bands throughout the week. You can find the chef and owner of Amadeus preparing new dishes with fresh ingredients from all over the island most nights of the week! Prices range from $20-35 USD. Amadeus is closed on Mondays and open between 5:30 pm and 10 pm the rest of the week.
The Tangoargentino Grill is another fun casual dining environment where you’ll discover just how good fresh Argentinian meat can be. The international and Argentinian themed menu offers diners the ability to choose from many different dishes that will appeal to the taste buds of even the pickiest of eaters. Kids will love the menu with items made especially for them, and adults will appreciate the extensive wine list. Entrees are between $23 and $35 USD.
For a fine dining experience, head to Carambola near Eagle Beach. Carambola offers international cuisine with Caribbean favorites included on the diverse menu, featuring dishes guaranteed to be enjoyed by all who walk through the doors. Carambola’s award-winning chefs have daily specials with ingredients from all over Aruba and are constantly updating the menu with new and exciting options. Sit on the patio on a warm day and enjoy Carambola’s wine list plus an extraordinary Caribbean sunset!
Diners should expect to pay around $25.00-$40.00 USD for a delicious dinner. Carambola is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday between 5:30 and 10:30 p.m.
Passions on the Beach is another great place for fine dining that is guaranteed to bring the romance back to your Aruba vacation. Head to Passions on the Beach for dinner and to watch the sun set over the ocean, a beautiful ending to another great day of Aruba adventures. This restaurant has a variety of seafood dishes that will appeal to foodies from all over the world. Passions on the Beach is open for lunch from noon to 4:30 pm and reopens for dinner between 6 pm and 9:30 pm The beach bar is open from 10 am to 11 pm. Diners can expect to pay around $19.50-$50.00 USD on average.
There are few things better than an Aruban restaurant. No matter where you go on the island, you will always find a great place to eat in Aruba!
