Driftwood
Address: Klipstraat 12
Located in the heart of downtown Oranjestad offering great seafood and typically Aruban delicacies in the rustic ambiance of the natural driftwood dining room. Furthermore all dishes are prepared with an Aruban touch and accompanied by pan bati, our famous Aruban corn bread.
Open For: Dinner
Reservations: Recommended
Seating: Indoors
Smoking: Only at the bar
Vegetarian Dishes: Yes
To book, click on the email link or telephone number
Eetcafe The Paddock
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 13
Nominated as one of the top 10 bars in Holland and the Dutch Caribbean.
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Reservations: Not Required
Seating: Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking: Allowed
Vegetarian Dishes: Yes
El Gaucho
Address: Wilhelminastraat 80
Undoubtedly one of Aruba's most famous dining spots, El Gaucho Restaurant serves a variety of tempting dishes, featuring quality Argentinean steaks, tender and juicy, charcoal-grilled to perfection, such as the famous Gaucho steak, 18 oz sirloin, Pincho Torro Caliente (the biggest shish kebab ever served) T-bone steak, veal chop and more.
Open For: Lunch & Dinner
Reservations: Required
Seating: Indoors
Smoking: Only outside
To book, click on the email link or telephone number
Elements Restaurant
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 55-B
Enjoy a memorable culinary experience featuring fresh ingredients and healthy choices in the presence of breathtaking views. The beachfront restaurant is an extension Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort's commitment to a sense of total wellness, providing guests with a beautiful atmosphere and wholesome dinner options via four distinct menus: Organic & Natural, Vegetarian & Vegan, Gluten-Free and World Cuisine. The ingredients showcased at Elements have been carefully sourced with menu options that include certified organic selections, natural products, fresh fish and pasture-fed cattle. Choose a table on the stylish oceanfront deck to view the sunset or indoors with spectacular beach views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Romantic dinner for two on the beach in a private palapa is also available. Elements is an Adults-only restaurant (18+) and only accepts credit cards, no cash. Reservations required.
Open For: Dinner
Reservations: Required
Seating: Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking: Only outside
Vegetarian Dishes: Yes
Gluten Free: Yes
To book, click on the email link or telephone number
Ellioti’s Ristorante Italiano
Address: J. E. Irausquin Boulevard 59
Ellioti's Italian Restaurant is a family operated restaurant located near the Costa Linda Beach Resort. The menu feautures a wide assortment of Italian appetizers, salads, pasta dishes, entrees and desserts.
Open For: Dinner
Reservations: Not Required
Seating: Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking: Allowed
Faro Blanco Restaurant
Address: Westpunt / California Lighthouse
Faro Blanco Restaurant is known for its unsurpassed culinary masterpieces, years of experience in authentic Italian cuisine, a reputation of excellence, breathtaking views and the utmost warm Aruban service. This charming restaurant is a hidden gem situated atop of the hill of Hudishibana at the foot of Aruba's most famous landmark, California Lighthouse which is now also open to the public.
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Reservations: Recommended
Seating: Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking: Only outside
Vegetarian Dishes: Yes
Gluten Free: Yes
To book, click on the email link or telephone number
Gostoso Restaurant
Address: Caya Ing. Roland H. Lacle 12
Gostoso is a small and cozy restaurant in Oranjestad, serving both Portuguese and Aruban Cuisine. The menu includes a variety of local seafood, and Aruban, Portuguese and International dishes such as beef carpaccio, Portuguese style bacalau (salty cod fish), tender Lenga Stoba (Beef Tongue), and creole sushi roll with plantain, crab and a spicy home-made sauce, as well as entrees of fresh catch of the day, fish kebabs, New York Black Angus rib-eye and strip loin, filet mignon and tenderloin.
Open For: Lunch & Dinner
Reservations: Recommended
Seating: Indoors
Smoking: Allowed
Hostaria da Vittorio
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 380
Hostaria Da Vittorio Ristorante Italiano opened its doors in 2000 in a quiet area located across from the Hyatt Aruba Resort and specializes in authentic Italian cuisine and pizza al Forno Legna. The outside of the restaurant has the architecture of an old Arubian house, while the inside is transformed into an Italian Trattoria including open kitchen to watch the performances of the chefs.
Open For: Lunch & Dinner
Reservations: Recommended
Seating: Indoors
Smoking: Not Allowed
Vegetarian Dishes: Yes
Iguana Cantina
Address: L. G. Smith Boulevard 382-A
Iguana Cantina is a fresh Mexican grill that is located at Paseo Herencia Mall. From the restaurant guests can enjoy the spectacular view of Paseo Herencia's water shows. This casual colorful and open-air restaurant serves traditional Mexican dishes such as tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas and fajitas.
Open For: Dinner
Reservations: Recommended
Seating: Indoors
Smoking: Allowed
Iguana Joe’s Caribbean Bar & Grill
Address: L. G. Smith Boulevard 94
Iguana Joe's is located in Royal Plaza Mall in downtown Oranjestad and from the restaurant you will have an excellent view at the habour. The restaurant serves Caribbean and Mexican dishes such as coconut shrimp, Jamaican jerk chicken, fresh Caribbean fish, fajitas and burritos.
Open For: Lunch & Dinner
Reservations: Not Required
Seating: Indoors
Smoking: Allowed
