Best Restaurants in Aruba for 2025

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Never Better

Welcome to Aruba… We hope you’re hungry! Menu International is ready to help you make the most of your vacation, even if your big plans are simply to relax and eat.

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Aruba Restaurants: - A fabulous sunset,The Vue Rooftop Restaurant: Palm Beach’s Best-Kept Secret.

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The Vue Rooftop: Palm Beach’s Best-Kept Secret

Once you’ve spotted the bright blue sign for The Vue guiding you up toward the rooftop, ride a four-person elevator to the top floor.

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Aruba Restaurants: - Photo of Oyster Mushrooms, grown by Farmacure Fungi, a mushroom farm in Oranjestad, Aruba, owned and operated by Roche Peterson.

INTERVIEW

Farmacure Fungi: A Q&A with Owner Rachell Peterson

When you meet a tattoo artist who turned growing mushrooms as a hobby into a thriving urban farm in Oranjestad, you have to ask if they have any mushroom tattoos. When I ask Rachell Peterson, she replies, “Lots and lots!”

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Aruba Restaurants: - Photo of abandoned Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins, located on the rugged north coast of Aruba

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The Other Side of Aruba

“What a great day to do this, right,” a woman asked us from the UTV rental parked beside ours. Her voice was dripping with sarcasm, but my partner and I didn't understand why. I looked around searching for contextual clues.

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Cocktail Recipe

Toasted Old Fashioned

by Mixologist Joshua Garcia of Papillon Restaurant

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Aruba Restaurants - Andres Davila, Complex Executive Chef, Aruba Marriott Resort & Stelaris Casino. The Restaurants Include Atari Oceanfront Dining, Mercát and Ruth’s Chris Steak House

INTERVIEW

Chef Andres Davila on the Meaning of “One Happy Island”

Andres Davila’s earliest memory of cooking is centered around a cookbook his mother gave him. “One day, she brought me a book created by UNICEF about food around the world,” Davila says.

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Set Sail for Supper: The Monforte III Exclusive Dinner Cruise

Twenty-five of us are sipping glasses of sparkling wine at Pelican Pier as the Monforte III crew prepares the Brazilian-made 115-foot schooner for our evening sail and four-course dinner.

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Apotek Speakeasy: Somewhere in Oranjestad…

Upon your arrival at Apotek Speakeasy, you have to ring the doorbell before you’re granted entry. State your name and reservation or try your luck at requesting a walk-in reservation. With granted access, a host will unlock the door.

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Aruba Restaurants: From left to right: Joseph Murphy. Executive Chef, The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, Andres Davila, Complex Executive Chef, Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Sebastien Cechet, Executive Chef, Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort.

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Team Players

In this issue, we introduce you to three chefs who have come ashore in Aruba after intriguing journeys through the kitchens of some of the most luxurious hotels and resorts on the planet.

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FOOD RECIPE

Brasato al Barolo – Beef Braised in Barolo Wine

by Executive Chef / Owner Mauro De Palma of Italy in the World

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Aruba Restaurants: - Closeup of a dragon fruit grown on Jimmy di Cunucu’s farm in Aruba.

INTERVIEW

Cunucu di Jimmy: If You Grow It, They Will Come

Anticipation fills the air each time he slices down the middle of a dragon fruit, revealing what vibrant color the speckled flesh will boast next.

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Cocktail Recipe

Rosétini

by Mixologist Estephany Gomez Henao of Olivia Mediterranean Restaurant

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Aruba Restaurants: - Coq au Vin dish, recipe by Executive Chef / Co-owner Linda Pool of Restaurant Anno 1877, located downtown Oranjestad, Aruba.

FOOD RECIPE

Restaurant Anno 1877 Coq au Vin

Executive Chef / Co-owner Linda Pool of Restaurant Anno 1877

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Aruba Restaurants: - Chef Sebastian Cechet grating fresh Parmesan at L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House located at the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort.

INTERVIEW

Chef Sebastian Cechet Brings a Fresh Lesson to Every Meal

Chef Sebastian Cechet is in a staff meeting on the dining room floor of L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House when I arrive. He stands in a black chef’s uniform amongst a circle of staff in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Renaissance Marina in Oranjestad.

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Pepe Margo Distillery: Aruba's First-Ever Craft Distillery

Before Pepe Margo Distillery, no craft distillery was turning out true Aruban spirits. This is the first fact Jonathan Harms, director of Pepe Margo Distillery, shares as we set off on a tour of the distillery.

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Aruba Restaurants: - Photo of Joseph Murphy, Executive Chef, The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba.

Interview

How Chef Joseph Murphy Cultivates Success Through Dedication

“Sometimes I don't even realize how I became an executive chef,” Joseph Murphy says modestly. “I never had aspirations to be an executive chef.” Nonetheless, Murphy works in this role at The Ritz Carlton, Aruba and has held several executive chef positions around the world.

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Aruba Restaurants: -Outdoor dining area, Ocean Z Boutique Hotel & Restaurant.

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Ocean Z: Your Home Away from Home

Eva Zissu opened her dream home in picturesque Noord to travelers—literally. The concept for Ocean Z Boutique Hotel, as it stands today, started as construction plans designed by Venezuelan architect, Óscar Enrique Bracho Malpica, for Zissu’s home across from the Malmok Boardwalk.

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2024
- Jan 9, 2024 2 Fools and a Bull - Gourmet Studio
- Jan 8, 2024 Anna Maria's Autentico Ristorante Italiano
- Jan 8, 2024 Aqua Grill
- Jan 8, 2024 Atardi Aruba
- Jan 8, 2024 L’Avenue - Belgian Bistro
- Jan 8, 2024 Barefoot Restaurant Aruba - Elegant Dining in Flip Flops
- Jan 8, 2024 Bentang Bali - Authentic Indonesian, Seafood & International Cuisine
- Jan 8, 2024 Bingo Bar & Restaurant
- Jan 8, 2024 Bohemian Bar and Restaurant
- Jan 8, 2024 Casa Nonna New York - Aruba
- Jan 8, 2024 Casa Tua Ristorante Italiano
- Jan 8, 2024 Catch Aruba
- Jan 8, 2024 CAYA House - Contemporary Cuisine & Lounge
- Jan 8, 2024 Chalet Suisse Aruba
- Jan 8, 2024 Chicken & Lobster
- Jan 8, 2024 Divi Sushi Bar & Lounge
- Jan 8, 2024 Driftwood Restaurant Aruba
- Jan 8, 2024 EetCafe The Paddock
- Jan 7, 2024 Elements Restaurant
- Jan 7, 2024 Fire & Flames - BBQ Bar & Grill
- Jan 7, 2024 Fisherman’s Hut
- Jan 7, 2024 Horizons Lounge
- Jan 7, 2024 Iguana Cantina - Fresh Mexican Grill
- Jan 7, 2024 Iguana Joe’s Caribbean Bar & Grill
- Jan 7, 2024 Ike’s Bistro - Mediterranean & Caribbean
- Jan 7, 2024 Infini by Urvin Croes
- Jan 7, 2024 Italy in the World
- Jan 7, 2024 L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House
- Jan 7, 2024 Las Ramblas Outdoor Charcoal Grill
- Jan 7, 2024 Madame Janette
- Jan 7, 2024 Matthew’s Beachside Restaurant
- Jan 7, 2024 Mercát
- Jan 7, 2024 North End Pub & Grill
- Jan 7, 2024 O’Niel Caribbean Kitchen
- Jan 7, 2024 Oak Restaurant & Bar
- Jan 7, 2024 Ocean Z Boutique Hotel Aruba | Restaurant
- Jan 7, 2024 Olive Garden - Italian Kitchen
- Jan 7, 2024 Olivia Mediterranean Restaurant
- Jan 7, 2024 Omakase Japanese Sushi Bar
- Jan 6, 2024 P.F. Chang’s
- Jan 6, 2024 Papiamento Restaurant
- Jan 6, 2024 Papillon Restaurant
- Jan 6, 2024 Passions on the Beach
- Jan 6, 2024 Pelican Nest Seafood Grill
- Jan 6, 2024 Po-Ké Ono by Urvin Croes
- Jan 6, 2024 Quinta del Carmen
- Jan 6, 2024 Red Fish - Quality Seafood
- Jan 6, 2024 Restaurant Anno 1877
- Jan 6, 2024 Ricardo’s Smokehouse
- Jan 6, 2024 Ruth’s Chris Steak House
- Jan 6, 2024 Sexy Shrimp - Sports Bar
- Jan 6, 2024 Smokey Joe’s Island Grill
- Jan 6, 2024 Sunset Grille Prime Steakhouse
- Jan 6, 2024 Tandoor - The Indian Grill House
- Jan 6, 2024 Terrazza Italiana
- Jan 6, 2024 Texas de Brazil - Churrascaria Steakhouse
- Jan 6, 2024 The Journey to Culinary Excellence
- Jan 6, 2024 The Vue Rooftop - Restaurant and Bar
- Jan 6, 2024 Wacky Wahoo’s
- Jan 6, 2024 Water’s Edge Restaurant & Bar
- Jan 6, 2024 Wilhelmina Restaurant

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Best Restaurants in Aruba for 2025

The OFFICIAL Dining Guide to the Best Restaurants in Aruba in 2025

It’s easy to make online reservations.

Get a full picture of Aruba that never stops developing. Stunning photography and compelling articles.

Welcome to Aruba… We hope you’re hungry! Menu International is ready to help you make the most of your vacation, even if your big plans are simply to relax and eat.

Once you’ve spotted the bright blue sign for The Vue guiding you up toward the rooftop, ride a four-person elevator to the top floor.

When you meet a tattoo artist who turned growing mushrooms as a hobby into a thriving urban farm in Oranjestad, you have to ask if they have any mushroom tattoos. When I ask Rachell Peterson, she replies, “Lots and lots!”

“What a great day to do this, right,” a woman asked us from the UTV rental parked beside ours. Her voice was dripping with sarcasm, but my partner and I didn't understand why. I looked around searching for contextual clues.

by Mixologist Joshua Garcia of Papillon Restaurant

Andres Davila’s earliest memory of cooking is centered around a cookbook his mother gave him. “One day, she brought me a book created by UNICEF about food around the world,” Davila says.

Twenty-five of us are sipping glasses of sparkling wine at Pelican Pier as the Monforte III crew prepares the Brazilian-made 115-foot schooner for our evening sail and four-course dinner.

Upon your arrival at Apotek Speakeasy, you have to ring the doorbell before you’re granted entry. State your name and reservation or try your luck at requesting a walk-in reservation. With granted access, a host will unlock the door.

In this issue, we introduce you to three chefs who have come ashore in Aruba after intriguing journeys through the kitchens of some of the most luxurious hotels and resorts on the planet.

by Executive Chef / Owner Mauro De Palma of Italy in the World

Anticipation fills the air each time he slices down the middle of a dragon fruit, revealing what vibrant color the speckled flesh will boast next.

by Mixologist Estephany Gomez Henao of Olivia Mediterranean Restaurant

Executive Chef / Co-owner Linda Pool of Restaurant Anno 1877

Chef Sebastian Cechet is in a staff meeting on the dining room floor of L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House when I arrive. He stands in a black chef’s uniform amongst a circle of staff in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Renaissance Marina in Oranjestad.

Before Pepe Margo Distillery, no craft distillery was turning out true Aruban spirits. This is the first fact Jonathan Harms, director of Pepe Margo Distillery, shares as we set off on a tour of the distillery.

“Sometimes I don't even realize how I became an executive chef,” Joseph Murphy says modestly. “I never had aspirations to be an executive chef.” Nonetheless, Murphy works in this role at The Ritz Carlton, Aruba and has held several executive chef positions around the world.

Eva Zissu opened her dream home in picturesque Noord to travelers—literally. The concept for Ocean Z Boutique Hotel, as it stands today, started as construction plans designed by Venezuelan architect, Óscar Enrique Bracho Malpica, for Zissu’s home across from the Malmok Boardwalk.

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Best Restaurants in Aruba for 2025

The OFFICIAL Dining Guide to the Best Restaurants in Aruba in 2025

It’s easy to make online reservations.

Get a full picture of Aruba that never stops developing. Stunning photography and compelling articles.

Welcome to Aruba… We hope you’re hungry! Menu International is ready to help you make the most of your vacation, even if your big plans are simply to relax and eat.

Once you’ve spotted the bright blue sign for The Vue guiding you up toward the rooftop, ride a four-person elevator to the top floor.

When you meet a tattoo artist who turned growing mushrooms as a hobby into a thriving urban farm in Oranjestad, you have to ask if they have any mushroom tattoos. When I ask Rachell Peterson, she replies, “Lots and lots!”

“What a great day to do this, right,” a woman asked us from the UTV rental parked beside ours. Her voice was dripping with sarcasm, but my partner and I didn't understand why. I looked around searching for contextual clues.

by Mixologist Joshua Garcia of Papillon Restaurant

Andres Davila’s earliest memory of cooking is centered around a cookbook his mother gave him. “One day, she brought me a book created by UNICEF about food around the world,” Davila says.

Twenty-five of us are sipping glasses of sparkling wine at Pelican Pier as the Monforte III crew prepares the Brazilian-made 115-foot schooner for our evening sail and four-course dinner.

Upon your arrival at Apotek Speakeasy, you have to ring the doorbell before you’re granted entry. State your name and reservation or try your luck at requesting a walk-in reservation. With granted access, a host will unlock the door.

In this issue, we introduce you to three chefs who have come ashore in Aruba after intriguing journeys through the kitchens of some of the most luxurious hotels and resorts on the planet.

by Executive Chef / Owner Mauro De Palma of Italy in the World

Anticipation fills the air each time he slices down the middle of a dragon fruit, revealing what vibrant color the speckled flesh will boast next.

by Mixologist Estephany Gomez Henao of Olivia Mediterranean Restaurant

Executive Chef / Co-owner Linda Pool of Restaurant Anno 1877

Chef Sebastian Cechet is in a staff meeting on the dining room floor of L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House when I arrive. He stands in a black chef’s uniform amongst a circle of staff in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Renaissance Marina in Oranjestad.

Before Pepe Margo Distillery, no craft distillery was turning out true Aruban spirits. This is the first fact Jonathan Harms, director of Pepe Margo Distillery, shares as we set off on a tour of the distillery.

“Sometimes I don't even realize how I became an executive chef,” Joseph Murphy says modestly. “I never had aspirations to be an executive chef.” Nonetheless, Murphy works in this role at The Ritz Carlton, Aruba and has held several executive chef positions around the world.

Eva Zissu opened her dream home in picturesque Noord to travelers—literally. The concept for Ocean Z Boutique Hotel, as it stands today, started as construction plans designed by Venezuelan architect, Óscar Enrique Bracho Malpica, for Zissu’s home across from the Malmok Boardwalk.

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