Dining
Aruba’s unique repertoire of restaurants caters to those with simple, adventurous, and refined tastes. Top-quality imported ingredients, fine wines, charismatic ambiance, and the expertise of brilliant and creative chefs and restaurateurs are the perfect recipe for culinary magic. Few destinations offer so many gastronomic choices within such a small
geographical area. Casual sidewalk cafes and city-chic eateries hobnob with all kinds of trendy and traditional ethnic and international restaurants.
French, Belgian, Chinese, Italian, Caribbean, Japanese, Cuban, Thai, Mexican, Indian and other specialty restaurants offer menus filled with tasty authentically prepared selections. Churrasco, prime rib and Black Angus steak are popular choices at American, Brazilian and Argentine steak houses. Fresh local catch joins shellfish from northern waters as seafood favorites. A subtle Caribbean touch adds flavor and color to every dish.
The high-rise hotel strip is peppered with establishments that serve everything from jerk ribs, bagels, ravioli, loempia and tapas to sushi, brick-oven pizza, burgers, wahoo, lobster and filet mignon. New restaurants are sprouting up like wild mushrooms. While some resorts are all-inclusive, others offer elegant and al fresco dining options as well as theme nights with sumptuous buffets.
But do take a bus, taxi or car downtown and off the beaten path for many more dining options. Modest local hideaways and exceptional eateries serve an eclectic range of mouthwatering delicacies that are well worth the ride. Reservations are recommended at most establishments throughout the year. When your bill is presented, you will notice that a government tax is now added. At some restaurants, you will find a service charge which is shared among kitchen and wait staff. No matter where you decide to dine, attentive service and warm hospitality will complement every meal.
