Jan 8

Jan 8 Driftwood Restaurant Aruba

Aruba Restaurants - Jovani J. Rangel, Chef, Driftwood Restaurant Aruba, Aruban Cuisine & Seafood Restaurant — **Yovani J. Rangel**
*Chef*

Welcome to Driftwood!

Driftwood, a family-owned restaurant established in 1986, has been serving locals and tourists alike, and building up a loyal clientele and stellar reputation. The restaurant is specialized in fresh Caribbean seafood and is a hot spot for Aruban-style dishes. Their fish is caught daily by their award-winning fishing team. The restaurant owners, Herbert Sr. and Herbert Jr., share a passion for fishing, they know what the local waters have to offer and how to best prepare their catch. The fish and seafood come straight from the pier to the kitchen, where they are masterfully prepared by the restaurant’s talented chef. Visit Driftwood for an intimate and cozy atmosphere, delicious seafood and a memorable dining experience.

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[ APPETIZERS ]

Calamari Fritti — 8.50
fried squid rings with marinara sauce
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Escargots in Garlic — 9.00
with lots of garlic butter, topped with mashed potatoes au gratin
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Seafood Chowder — 11.50
rich, creamy delectable chowder with fish, shrimp, baby clams and squid
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Coconut Shrimp — 14.00
jumbo shrimp dipped in sweetened coconut batter, deep fried, served with our sweet-and-sour sauce
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Shrimp Cocktail — 14.00
jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, served with our own cocktail sauce
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Crab Cake — 14.50
made with jumbo lump crabmeat, served with the perfect combination of seaweed and sweet-and-sour sauce
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Sea Scallops — 16.50
sea scallops in our own garlic sauce

[ ENTRÉES* ]

Chicken Parmesan — 28.00
breaded chicken breast topped with Gouda and Parmesan cheeses, served over linguine pasta with marinara sauce
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Pan-fried Fish “Aruban Style” — 29.50
fresh catch lightly seasoned, pan-fried, served with a mild Creole sauce – Creole sauce is made with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and fresh local herbs
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Grilled Fish — 29.50
served with our vinaigrette sauce
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Filet Mignon
U.S. tenderloin, the most tender cut of beef, grilled to perfection and served with our home-made mushroom sauce
— 6 oz. 32.00
— 8 oz. 38.00
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Broiled Salmon — 32.50
8-oz. salmon steak broiled with butter and wine to its perfection
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Blackened Shrimp — 34.00
coated with Cajun spices and served with a sweet Caribbean peach sauce
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Shrimp in Garlic — 34.00
with our home-made garlic butter and served with a baked potato or rice, or sautéed with fresh garlic and tossed over linguine
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Rack of Lamb — 34.50
grilled, fresh rosemary, served with mint sauce
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Fish and Shrimp — 39.50
grilled with vinaigrette sauce, in garlic, or pan-fried with Creole sauce
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Seafood Pasta Alfredo — 44.00
fish, shrimp, scallops, baby clams and lobster served over linguine in a creamy Alfredo sauce
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Driftwood Special — 48.50
a 6-oz. lobster tail and a 6-oz. filet mignon served with mushroom sauce, or a 6-oz. lobster tail and jumbo shrimp served with garlic butter

[ CARIBBEAN LOBSTER 12-OZ. TAIL* ]

Broiled Lobster — 54.00
with butter and lemon
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Lobster Thermidor — 54.00
chunks of lobster with Gouda cheese, mushrooms, peppers and mustard, topped with melted Parmesan cheese, served in the shell

* Served with mixed vegetables and a choice of either rice or baked potato, except for dishes served over linguine.