David Flak's Guide of Eateries and Best Beaches in Aruba!
Food scene
Elements Restaurant, acclaimed by TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice Awards as one of the top 10 fine dining restaurants in the Caribbean, and bestowed the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, offers an unforgettable culinary experience in a spectacular oceanfront setting.
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Elements Restaurant
55B J.E. Irausquin BoulevardElements Restaurant, acclaimed by TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice Awards as one of the top 10 fine dining restaurants in the Caribbean, and bestowed the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, offers an unforgettable culinary experience in a spectacular oceanfront setting.
Ceviches is a local family-owned business located inside the prestigious resort Caribbean Palm Village offering International food and beverages.
The restaurant boasts a robust wine list, celebrating the quality and diversity of revered grape varietals as the ideal complement to a meal, alongside seasonal cocktails, to suit every preference.
Open for walk-in or reservations seven days a week and offers deliciously diverse dishes and drink options, combined with friendly and professional service.
Ceviches Poolbar & Restaurant
43-E NoordCeviches is a local family-owned business located inside the prestigious resort Caribbean Palm Village offering International food and beverages.
The restaurant boasts a robust wine list, celebrating the quality and diversity of revered grape varietals as the ideal complement to a meal, alongside seasonal cocktails, to suit every preference.
Open for walk-in or reservations seven days a week and offers deliciously diverse dishes and drink options, combined with friendly and professional service.
Moomba Beach Bar & Grille is annually ranked as one of the best beach bars in the world. Moomba Beach Bar & Restaurant is the perfect place to sit beneath two giant palapas and sip your cocktail, beer, or glass of wine overlooking the ocean and Aruba's spectacular sunsets. The laid-back beach bar offers a wide array of tropical cocktails and cold drinks, and an open-air seaside restaurant has countless options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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MooMba Beach Bar & Restaurant
230 J.E. Irausquin BoulevardMoomba Beach Bar & Grille is annually ranked as one of the best beach bars in the world. Moomba Beach Bar & Restaurant is the perfect place to sit beneath two giant palapas and sip your cocktail, beer, or glass of wine overlooking the ocean and Aruba's spectacular sunsets. The laid-back beach bar offers a wide array of tropical cocktails and cold drinks, and an open-air seaside restaurant has countless options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Pelican Nest Seafood Grill located on Pelican Pier offers two unique areas. One area is The Pelican’s Nest at the edge of the pier, offering a casual and tranquil atmosphere. This is the ideal place for quiet lunches & romantic dinners. The Pelican Pier Bar, located at the beginning of the pier offers a fun and laid back atmosphere, with happy hours, specialty cocktails, music and smiles all around.
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Pelican Pier Bar
237 J.E. Irausquin BlvdThe Pelican Nest Seafood Grill located on Pelican Pier offers two unique areas. One area is The Pelican’s Nest at the edge of the pier, offering a casual and tranquil atmosphere. This is the ideal place for quiet lunches & romantic dinners. The Pelican Pier Bar, located at the beginning of the pier offers a fun and laid back atmosphere, with happy hours, specialty cocktails, music and smiles all around.
Enjoy authentic Italian food in a most vibrant location at Gianni’s Ristorante Italiano, an excellent dining experience.
Owned and operated by the Ferrara family, an Italian restaurant dynasty for decades, Gianni’s combines attentive service with a comprehensive menu, fine wines, and the freshest ingredients.
Gianni’s authentic Italian specialties range from salads, soups, and antipasti to entrées of seafood, ossobuco, steaks, scampi and chicken, delicious creamy desserts and after-dinner aperitifs. House specialties include fresh-caught whole red snapper, fresh seafood and the best pasta dishes.
Our signature dish, and by far the most popular item on the menu, is spaghetti al formaggio parmigiano, prepared in a cheese wheel and flamed with whisky at your table.
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Giannis Restaurant Aruba
348 J.E. Irausquin BlvdEnjoy authentic Italian food in a most vibrant location at Gianni’s Ristorante Italiano, an excellent dining experience.
Owned and operated by the Ferrara family, an Italian restaurant dynasty for decades, Gianni’s combines attentive service with a comprehensive menu, fine wines, and the freshest ingredients.
Gianni’s authentic Italian specialties range from salads, soups, and antipasti to entrées of seafood, ossobuco, steaks, scampi and chicken, delicious creamy desserts and after-dinner aperitifs. House specialties include fresh-caught whole red snapper, fresh seafood and the best pasta dishes.
Our signature dish, and by far the most popular item on the menu, is spaghetti al formaggio parmigiano, prepared in a cheese wheel and flamed with whisky at your table.
Cafe Bingo!, 15 years of serving the best Dutch style food in Aruba and for reasonable prices. In additoin to the menu options daily specials are offered adding to the diverse internatinal menu.
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Bingo Cafe & Restaurant
6D 3Cafe Bingo!, 15 years of serving the best Dutch style food in Aruba and for reasonable prices. In additoin to the menu options daily specials are offered adding to the diverse internatinal menu.
There is nothing like eating fresh seafood at a restaurant owned by actual fishermen. That's Wacky Wahoo’s! Rossana and Harald Rudel offer their guests the freshest bounty of the sea, prepared in a uniquely Caribbean style, at a reasonable price. Wacky Wahoo’s is the catch of your day.
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Wacky Wahoo's
33B Rte 3There is nothing like eating fresh seafood at a restaurant owned by actual fishermen. That's Wacky Wahoo’s! Rossana and Harald Rudel offer their guests the freshest bounty of the sea, prepared in a uniquely Caribbean style, at a reasonable price. Wacky Wahoo’s is the catch of your day.
Located inside a traditional Aruban cunucu house, this restaurant in charming fisherman's town Savaneta is one of the most popular restaurants for beach front dining. Offering tables on the sand and in the ocean, Flying Fishbone turns dining into an unforgettable vacation experience.
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Flying Fishbone
344 SavanetaLocated inside a traditional Aruban cunucu house, this restaurant in charming fisherman's town Savaneta is one of the most popular restaurants for beach front dining. Offering tables on the sand and in the ocean, Flying Fishbone turns dining into an unforgettable vacation experience.
Zeerover is located oceanfront, on a fish pier in Savaneta, Aruba’s first capital. Zeerover- a Dutch word which means 'pirate'- is a very casual eatery that serves fish and drinks at local prices. The freshly caught fish is served in 'finger-food' style, straight from colorful baskets.
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Zeerovers
270 SavanetaZeerover is located oceanfront, on a fish pier in Savaneta, Aruba’s first capital. Zeerover- a Dutch word which means 'pirate'- is a very casual eatery that serves fish and drinks at local prices. The freshly caught fish is served in 'finger-food' style, straight from colorful baskets.
Opened in 1977, Aruba’s first Argentine restaurant is located in an old townhouse decorated with Argentine décor. Located in downtown Oranjestad, El Gaucho serves a variety of tempting dishes, featuring quality Argentine steaks, tender and juicy, charcoal-grilled to perfection.
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El Gaucho
80 WilhelminastraatOpened in 1977, Aruba’s first Argentine restaurant is located in an old townhouse decorated with Argentine décor. Located in downtown Oranjestad, El Gaucho serves a variety of tempting dishes, featuring quality Argentine steaks, tender and juicy, charcoal-grilled to perfection.
Casa Tua Pizzeria offers a contemporary pizza menu with popular toppings. Aside from the famous pizza the restaurant also offers a Lunch and Dinner menu which features a number of famous appetizers and entrees.
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Casa Tua Pizzeria (Arawak Garden)
370 J.E. Irausquin BlvdCasa Tua Pizzeria offers a contemporary pizza menu with popular toppings. Aside from the famous pizza the restaurant also offers a Lunch and Dinner menu which features a number of famous appetizers and entrees.
Aruba's Garden Fresh Café is your answer to greater well-being and a healthier lifestyle. Your body is your temple, so keep it pure. Try our signature salads, wraps, paninis, burritos, fresh fruit juices and daily speciality smoothies, or simply create your own and even add your personal booster and so much more.
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Garden Fresh Café
87 J.E. Irausquin BlvdAruba's Garden Fresh Café is your answer to greater well-being and a healthier lifestyle. Your body is your temple, so keep it pure. Try our signature salads, wraps, paninis, burritos, fresh fruit juices and daily speciality smoothies, or simply create your own and even add your personal booster and so much more.
Sushi-Ya Aruba offers contemporary and traditional Japanese dinners and the largest sake selection of all Aruba restaurants. Our sushi bar & restaurant offers a relaxed ambiance and ideal location.
Sushi-Ya's menu features a wide variety of exotic Japanese dishes, rolls, fresh sashimi and vegetarian dishes. Popular choices are wakame salad, marinated octopus, and sake nachos as well as edamame, dumplings and tempura. Our wide selections of sushi, from the traditional California roll to the most exotic creations, can also be served in sushi boats or as part of a special menu.
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Sushi-Ya
Sushi-Ya Aruba offers contemporary and traditional Japanese dinners and the largest sake selection of all Aruba restaurants. Our sushi bar & restaurant offers a relaxed ambiance and ideal location.
Sushi-Ya's menu features a wide variety of exotic Japanese dishes, rolls, fresh sashimi and vegetarian dishes. Popular choices are wakame salad, marinated octopus, and sake nachos as well as edamame, dumplings and tempura. Our wide selections of sushi, from the traditional California roll to the most exotic creations, can also be served in sushi boats or as part of a special menu.
Best Beaches In Aruba!
Arashi Beach is a white sand beach north of Malmok Beach, just off the road to the California Lighthouse, offering beach huts, a fun bar and large parking area. New features on this beach include showers, lounge chair rentals at occasionally live music at the bar. A fun beach for families!
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Arashi Beach
Arashi Beach is a white sand beach north of Malmok Beach, just off the road to the California Lighthouse, offering beach huts, a fun bar and large parking area. New features on this beach include showers, lounge chair rentals at occasionally live music at the bar. A fun beach for families!
Body-boarders love it here for the stronger surf; experienced swimmer can enter the water, yet must be aware of strong currents. Besides that, the setting here is breathtaking so also worth a visit if you are not planning to go body-boarding or looking to enter the water at all. The road to get to Andicuri Beach is an adventure on its own but definitely worth the drive.
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Andicuri Beach
Body-boarders love it here for the stronger surf; experienced swimmer can enter the water, yet must be aware of strong currents. Besides that, the setting here is breathtaking so also worth a visit if you are not planning to go body-boarding or looking to enter the water at all. The road to get to Andicuri Beach is an adventure on its own but definitely worth the drive.
Take in spectacular ocean views and indulge in shallow, crystal clear water at this magnificent paradise, Baby Beach!
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Baby Beach
Take in spectacular ocean views and indulge in shallow, crystal clear water at this magnificent paradise, Baby Beach!
Boca Catalina bay offers a white sand beach area with some makeshift beach huts to protect you from the sun. There is easy access to the crystal clear ocean which makes this an ideal beach for families of all ages. Boca Catalina is popular with snorkelers and those who are looking for a more private and calm beach experience.
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Boca Catalina Beach
Boca Catalina bay offers a white sand beach area with some makeshift beach huts to protect you from the sun. There is easy access to the crystal clear ocean which makes this an ideal beach for families of all ages. Boca Catalina is popular with snorkelers and those who are looking for a more private and calm beach experience.
Boca Keto is situated on the eastern side of Aruba and it’s probably the most difficult-to-reach beach on the island, as it requires a long drive through the magnificent Arikok National Park. While for most visitors this is a demoralizing factor, more adventurous travelers see it as the most exciting part of the experience and are eager to drive or even hike through the park to discover this hidden gem. Steep dirt roads lead towards the famous Conchi Pool and then swirl up north to approach Boca Keto Beach.
Boca Keto
Boca Keto is situated on the eastern side of Aruba and it’s probably the most difficult-to-reach beach on the island, as it requires a long drive through the magnificent Arikok National Park. While for most visitors this is a demoralizing factor, more adventurous travelers see it as the most exciting part of the experience and are eager to drive or even hike through the park to discover this hidden gem. Steep dirt roads lead towards the famous Conchi Pool and then swirl up north to approach Boca Keto Beach.
Druif Beach is directly connected to other beaches in the Eagle Beach area, together forming a miles-long stretch of white sand beaches. It's the excellent setting for day-long beach fun, water sports and unique beach walks with the most amazing ocean views.
The calm and crystal clear waters make this area perfect for swimming and aqua jogging or other exercises. Both motorized and non motorized water sports are offered in this area and plenty of beach huts and chairs provide for great beach lounging. Active sun-lovers challenge friends and family on the beach volleyball field for some fun in the sun, while others just take in the amazing view and simply relax. Pay attention to the pelicans that house on poles in the water providing couleur locale.
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Druif
Druif Beach is directly connected to other beaches in the Eagle Beach area, together forming a miles-long stretch of white sand beaches. It's the excellent setting for day-long beach fun, water sports and unique beach walks with the most amazing ocean views.
The calm and crystal clear waters make this area perfect for swimming and aqua jogging or other exercises. Both motorized and non motorized water sports are offered in this area and plenty of beach huts and chairs provide for great beach lounging. Active sun-lovers challenge friends and family on the beach volleyball field for some fun in the sun, while others just take in the amazing view and simply relax. Pay attention to the pelicans that house on poles in the water providing couleur locale.
Voted third best beach in the world and I can definitely see why! Home to Aruba’s famous fofoti trees and the widest white sandy beach of the island, Eagle Beach is a must visit and a favorite of many. This gem is located just south of the hotel area (Palm Beach) and offers the perfect site for a nice, chill beach day.
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Eagle Beach
Voted third best beach in the world and I can definitely see why! Home to Aruba’s famous fofoti trees and the widest white sandy beach of the island, Eagle Beach is a must visit and a favorite of many. This gem is located just south of the hotel area (Palm Beach) and offers the perfect site for a nice, chill beach day.
Surf's up at Hadicurari Beach. Also known as Fisherman’s Huts or The Huts, this is Aruba's ultimate surfing playground.
Once home to the island’s fishermen and named after the small huts they built here, Hadicurari Beach or Fisherman's Huts is the most popular spot in Aruba to learn and practice wind and kite surfing.
Hadicurari Beach, or Fisherman’s Huts, is a rocky strip out past the Marriott Aruba Resort, where windsurfers slice the water and the aeronautics of colorful kite-surf crescents punctuate the horizon.Many wind and kite surf schools, paddle board and other non motorized water sports are found here.
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Hadicurari Beach
Surf's up at Hadicurari Beach. Also known as Fisherman’s Huts or The Huts, this is Aruba's ultimate surfing playground.
Once home to the island’s fishermen and named after the small huts they built here, Hadicurari Beach or Fisherman's Huts is the most popular spot in Aruba to learn and practice wind and kite surfing.
Hadicurari Beach, or Fisherman’s Huts, is a rocky strip out past the Marriott Aruba Resort, where windsurfers slice the water and the aeronautics of colorful kite-surf crescents punctuate the horizon.Many wind and kite surf schools, paddle board and other non motorized water sports are found here.
Adventure out and discover Mangel Halto and some of Aruba's best snorkeling, kayaking and paddle boarding.
This secluded beach is a perfect sunning and snorkeling spot in Aruba with calm, shallow waters rich in sea life supported by an intriguing network of mangroves.
Sun bathers that like a quiet beach and their privacy tend to go here. The public beach huts and shaded areas are also perfect for a beach picnic or to watch Aruba's sunset. The area offers a sand beach, a wooden sun deck, and access through the mangroves for open water kayaking and SUP boarding.
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Mangel Halto
Adventure out and discover Mangel Halto and some of Aruba's best snorkeling, kayaking and paddle boarding.
This secluded beach is a perfect sunning and snorkeling spot in Aruba with calm, shallow waters rich in sea life supported by an intriguing network of mangroves.
Sun bathers that like a quiet beach and their privacy tend to go here. The public beach huts and shaded areas are also perfect for a beach picnic or to watch Aruba's sunset. The area offers a sand beach, a wooden sun deck, and access through the mangroves for open water kayaking and SUP boarding.
Before I ever set foot on Aruba, Palm Beach was exactly what I expected the island to be like. High rise hotels, palm trees, white sand, clear blue waters; basically everything you need and want in life (at least for me it is). Palm Beach is the perfect example of luxury at its best. There are plenty of fun activities to do if you are looking for some adventure. You could take kite/windsurfing classes for example, or challenge yourself on one of the tubes. Besides all of that, you can also just take a moment to relax and enjoy the beach while enjoying a drink.
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Palm Beach
Palm BeachBefore I ever set foot on Aruba, Palm Beach was exactly what I expected the island to be like. High rise hotels, palm trees, white sand, clear blue waters; basically everything you need and want in life (at least for me it is). Palm Beach is the perfect example of luxury at its best. There are plenty of fun activities to do if you are looking for some adventure. You could take kite/windsurfing classes for example, or challenge yourself on one of the tubes. Besides all of that, you can also just take a moment to relax and enjoy the beach while enjoying a drink.
A 40-acre tropical paradise, Renaissance Island is home to Aruba’s only private beaches and its famous pink flamingos.
This exclusive retreat is only available to guests of Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. Complimentary water taxis leave every 15 minutes to and from the private island.
Home to some of Aruba’s most stunning private beaches, Renaissance Island exists as a true tropical oasis. Whether you’re pampering yourself at Spa Cove, watching wild flamingos roam, playing a game of beach tennis, or simply basking in the warm Aruban sun, Renaissance Island is sure to inspire a story worth sharing.
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Renaissance Island
A 40-acre tropical paradise, Renaissance Island is home to Aruba’s only private beaches and its famous pink flamingos.
This exclusive retreat is only available to guests of Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. Complimentary water taxis leave every 15 minutes to and from the private island.
Home to some of Aruba’s most stunning private beaches, Renaissance Island exists as a true tropical oasis. Whether you’re pampering yourself at Spa Cove, watching wild flamingos roam, playing a game of beach tennis, or simply basking in the warm Aruban sun, Renaissance Island is sure to inspire a story worth sharing.
Not far from Boca Catalina there is a small cove with a rustic set of stairs (Tres Trapi means 3 steps) leading to a charming little beach.
Tres Trapi is unique for all of the colorful starfish you will find there when snorkeling as well as for the turtles that like to pass by and eat. Be sure not to touch them and admire them from a safe distance.
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Tres Trapi
105 L. G. Smith BoulevardNot far from Boca Catalina there is a small cove with a rustic set of stairs (Tres Trapi means 3 steps) leading to a charming little beach.
Tres Trapi is unique for all of the colorful starfish you will find there when snorkeling as well as for the turtles that like to pass by and eat. Be sure not to touch them and admire them from a safe distance.