Caribbean Aruba Aruba Guide Things To Do Essentials Where to Stay Itineraries Getaways All Aruba Top Aruba Restaurants Where to dine out and get great meals on Aruba By Robert Curley Robert Curley LinkedIn Twitter Robert Curley is a freelance writer and guidebook author specializing in Caribbean Island and Rhode Island travel. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 07/11/19 Share Pin Email Aruba has some of the best restaurants in the Caribbean, specializing not only in native cuisine but also showing off Dutch influences and adept interpretations of seafood and grilled dishes from around the world. Here's a taste of what's cooking in Aruba! 01 of 07 Pinchos Courtesy of Pinchos View Map Address L.G. Smith Blvd (Sasakiweg) 7, Oranjestad, Aruba Get directions Phone +297 583 2666 Web Visit website One of Aruba's newest and hippest restaurants, Pinchos has a unique outdoor setting suspended above the Caribbean Sea; rattan furniture and huge overstuffed pillows add to the laid-back ambience. The menu consists of everything from conch fritters and filet mignon to ceviche and fish cakes. Located on the pier of the Surfside Marina, Pinchos is of one of the most beautiful (and popular) spots to watch sunsets in Aruba. 02 of 07 L.G. Smith's Courtesy of L.G. Smith's View Map Address Lloyd G. Smith Blvd 82, Oranjestad, Aruba Get directions Phone +297 523 6195 Web Visit website I'm usually wary of hotel restaurants, but this chic and contemporary eatery in the Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casino offers some of the best steaks on Aruba. Get a table by the window for spectacular views of the marina and ocean. 03 of 07 Flying Fishbone Courtesy of Flying Fishbone View Map Address Savaneta 344, Savaneta, Aruba Get directions Phone +297 584 2506 Web Visit website It's a bit of a misnomer to call Flying Fishbone a waterfront restaurant; depending on the tide, you might actually find your feet in the water while you dine. This Saveneta restaurant offers the very best seafood on island, including multiple catch-of-the-day specials, as well as hearty beef tenderloin, rib eyes, and lobster tails. 04 of 07 Papiamento Courtesy of Aruba Tourism Authority View Map Address Washington 61, Noord, Aruba Get directions Phone +297 586 4544 Web Visit website Many longtime visitors -- including my in-laws -- call this the best restaurant in Aruba. Papiamento is an island institution that offers international cuisine in a classic Aruban country house. The restaurant allows guests to dine in a lush outdoor garden or in one of the home's intimate and antique-filled rooms. Some dishes are grilled on hot stones; tenderloin topped with gorgonzola is a house specialty. Yes, this is where Her Royal Highness Beatrix, the former queen of the Netherlands, eats when she visits! Continue to 5 of 7 below. 05 of 07 The Old Man and the Sea Courtesy of Aruba Tourism Authority View Map Address Savaneta 356A, Savaneta, Aruba Get directions Phone +1 877-920-1381 Web Visit website Like Brisas del Mar and the Flying Fishbone, The Old Man an the Sea is located on the beach in the small Aruban community of Savaneta. It's a beautiful setting for a romantic seafood dinner, even if you do pay for the ambiance. Highly rated! 06 of 07 Carte Blanche Restaurant Courtesy of Carte Blanche, Aruba View Map Address Wilhelminastraat 74, Oranjestad, Aruba Get directions Phone +297 586 3339 Web Visit website Self-proclaimed as an "exciting dining experience," Carte Blanche offers a unique, ever-changing menu for those who love to indulge in exquisite dishes, while also embracing new flavors and adventurous foods. Limited to only 14 guests at a time, the Carte Blanche dining experience includes five unique courses prepared by Chef Dennis and an optional pairing menu of wines provided by Maitre d' Glen. Throughout the evening, guests will not only be served expertly prepared dishes in a warm and intimate environment, they will also be able to interact with Chef Dennis and Glen, who will tell them about Aruba's culinary history as well as educate them on the construction of the dishes of the evening. 07 of 07 Kamini's Kitchen Courtesy of Kamini's Kitchen View Map Address St.Christoffelbergweg, San Nicolas, Aruba Get directions Phone +297 587 1398 Web Visit website Kamini's Kitchen in St. Nicholas masters the art of delicious, home-cooked food in a friendly, comfortable environment. Kamini herself is both the owner and chef, and for many who come in to her kitchen, also the entertainment. A warm personality and Aruba local, Kamini's charm and conversation warms up guests almost as much as her delicious food, which is clearly a labor of love. For more info, visit the Kamini's Kitchen Facebook page. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit