Caribbean Food Guide: 10 International food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Aruba

March 27, 2020 Myesha Cogley

Discover Restaurants offering the best International food in Aruba, Caribbean. Aruba is the quintessential Caribbean island, all sun and sea and stretches of powdery white sand. Time will slow to a pleasant crawl as you linger over a tropical cocktail or flutter serenely underwater, where only the parrotfish are in a hurry. The pastel façades of Oranjestad landmarks and shops lend an inviting and playful vibe to the capital city. Enjoy the shade of an Eagle Beach divi tree while the crashing waves of turquoise water create a soothing soundtrack just for you.
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10. Lobby Restaurant & Bar Aruba

J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 348, Palm - Eagle Beach Aruba Seafood, International, European, Wine Bar Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wine and Beer [email protected] +297 280 5330 http://www.lobbyaruba.com
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4 based on 222 reviews

Lobby Restaurant & Bar Aruba

The Lobby Restaurant & Bar is Aruba’s hottest restaurant that brings a combination of excellent flavor’s and a wonderful dining experience. We are focused on serving high quality, fresh food, handcrafted cocktails, exquisite wine and providing our custome

Reviewed By Roger H

This is our second visit to the Lobby. We love it here. Great food and outstanding service. I highly recommend the tuna. Perfectly prepared and great price for the quality. Wife had the mahi-mahi and loved it too. One thing for sure you will not go away hungry. Loraine is our favorite. She is the best.Dear Roger,It was a pleasure to meet you guys last night. Once again thank you for dinning with us at Lobby and taking the time to write this awesome review. I'm very happy to see that you and your wife enjoyed/loved the fish. I will make sure to share this with Loraine and the rest of the team. We hope to see you soon back.Warm regards, Gabriel Pop Buia-restaurant manager-

9. Wilhelmina Restaurant

Wilhelminastraat 74 Unit 2, Oranjestad Aruba Caribbean, Seafood, European, International, Fusion Dinner Reservations, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Private Dining, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +297 583 0445 http://www.wilhelminaaruba.com
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4 based on 791 reviews

Wilhelmina Restaurant

Restaurant Wilhelmina, one of the restaurants of Chef Dennis van Daatselaar who is known for his renowned other restaurant “Carte Blanche”. Wilhelmina Restaurant is a casual, elegant restaurant with a creative setting in Downtown Oranjestad, located in th

Reviewed By SashimiSusie

From a spectacular, converted building with a quasi-outdoor experience and an extremely unique menu, every offering is amazing. This restaurant and soon-to-be, Italian steak dinner restaurant next-door with a sister tapas restaurant next-door to that inspired us to do a second group dinner on our sales trip to Aruba in March 2020. This visit we did just dinner after sampling appetizers at Barefoot. The owner and manager and waiter were all amazing and we were elated over the experience and service we received. We even got a tour of the new Italian steak restaurant next-door. I don’t have words to describe the unique menu offerings and the flavor that each dish had. Everything from dinner to desert and martinis were over the top. Our waiter was the brother of the bartender who made the awesome secret martini of the night. The quality of everything is truly special. We are excited to return next March and share this experience with our colleagues

8. The Flying Fishbone

Savaneta 344, Savaneta Aruba French, Caribbean, Seafood, International Dinner Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table [email protected] +297 584 2506 http://www.flyingfishbone.com
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4 based on 5589 reviews

Beach side dining, with even tables in the water. Great international menu, extensive wine and cocktail list and spectacular sunsets!

Reviewed By Felipe L

My fiancee and I were very well served by Mr. Romel who introduced us to the dishes and desserts. The price for Brazilians is salty as is the rest of the restaurants.

7. Elements Restaurant - Adults Only

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts Eagle Beach, Palm - Eagle Beach 0000 Aruba European, Caribbean, Seafood, International Lunch, Dinner Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Private Dining, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Servic [email protected] +297 583 1100 http://www.elementsaruba.com/
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4 based on 2006 reviews

Elements Restaurant - Adults Only

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, World Cuisine menus and extensive Salad and Appetizer Bar. Served on an oceanfront deck with beautiful sunset views. Adults only 18+. No cash accepted. Non smoking.

Reviewed By esje-69

Great scenic setting, delicious food, staff is very friendly!Mirna was our waitress, she was the best! Will definitely go back for another delicious experience

6. Bistro De Suikertuin

Wilhelminastraat 64, Oranjestad 0000 Aruba Caribbean, Dutch, European, International Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Full Bar, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Acc [email protected] +297 582 6322 http://www.desuikertuin.com
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4 based on 477 reviews

Bistro De Suikertuin

This 100+ year old Aruban House located downtown Oranjestad is a little gem of a bistro, and offers Lunch, Dinner & Drinks monday- friday from 11 am till 10 pm and on Saturday's from 10 am till 10 pm breakfast and "Saturday Brunch" a la carte menu with ne

Reviewed By Lifeisgood12324

While strolling the downtown area, we came across a place that will become a destination for all of our future Aruba trips. Without a particular plan, or reservation, we wandered in for a drink. Immediately, we were so courteously welcomed. This restaurant has so much charm, and warmth, also a cozy outside patio. The staff was so nice, and attentive. ( Rose and Laura). The owner, offered us a sample of their distinctive menu, which was amazing. The Moscow Mule, and Pineapple Mojito were equally delicious. We ordered appetizers, and dessert, even though we weren't that hungry!. It was such a comfortable feeling we had there, we made reservations for another night before we left. Our dinner was also a fantastic experience. The owner is a remarkable person, with a dedication and passion for excellence. Roseann and Rich

5. Yemanja Woodfired Grill

Wilhelminastraat 2, Oranjestad Aruba Caribbean, Seafood, International, Grill Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Takeout, Parking Available, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash Only, Accepts Discover, Accepts [email protected] +297 588 4711 http://www.yemanja-aruba.com/
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4 based on 2779 reviews

Yemanja Woodfired Grill

Yemanja is relaxing and welcoming with a passion for tradition and excellence. Serving international food with strong Caribbean influences prepared on our wood fired grill. Also, offering healthy foods with an extensive vegetarian menu and catering to all

Reviewed By PKS6636

Nice little spot tucked on a backstreet downtown. Old building with low ceilings (low doorways too) but lots of character. But the wedge salad.....so good! Topped with multiple fresh toppings; tomato, onion, radish, carrot, seasoned grilled chicken breast and drizzled with a wonderful blue cheese dressing. My main on this visit was the Grouper Italiano; a nice filet topped with pesto, cheese, mushrooms and greens in a garlic flavored drizzle. Portions much to large to eat in one sitting so delicious lunch the next day!

4. Opus Ocean & Grill

Havenstraat 36 Local 6, Oranjestad Aruba Caribbean, Seafood, Cajun & Creole, International, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Takeout, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wine and Beer [email protected] +297 280 0120 https://www.facebook.com/OPUSARUBA/
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5 based on 160 reviews

Opus Ocean & Grill

A local glittering restaurant in the heart of Oranjestad, world-class seafood, prime steaks, and unparalleled service in a vibrant, up-scale setting.

Reviewed By Venture714259

What a gem. We were so happy with the ambience, service, friendliness and most of all the amazing food. We both had a whole red snapper that was cooked to perfection. Melt in your mouth good! Our server, Kenia, couldn’t have been nicer. We really enjoyed his warm welcome and his patience with our trying to decide what to have (great menu!). After many years of visiting Aruba and it’s abundance of great restaurants, Opus will be a must visit each trip and most likely more than once per trip!

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3. Carte Blanche Restaurant

Wilhelminastraat 74, Oranjestad 00000 Aruba European, International Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +297 586 3339 http://www.carteblanchearuba.com
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5 based on 1172 reviews

Carte Blanche Restaurant

Carte Blanche is a restaurant for foodies, people who are open minded for an exquisite fine dinning experience, without limitations. Carte Blanche features a 14-seat elegant bar in a relaxed and cozy atmosphere. The highlight of the restaurant is Chef Den

Reviewed By RenatodiCaprio

Great restaurant. Maybe the best on Aruba. Chef Dennis and host Glen do a great job in entertaining their 14 guests at the chef’s table. Difficult to get reservations (they only take 14 a night). So make sure you reserve before you go on vacation. It’s next to Wilhelmina, also owned by Dennis, and it has an amazing yard to sit before and after dinner. Great area to smoke too; a dinner like this deserves a good cigar. Beautiful food. See pics.

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2. Fred Restaurant

Wilhelminastraat 18, Oranjestad Aruba International Dinner Reservations, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +297 565 2324 http://www.fredaruba.com
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5 based on 798 reviews

Fred Restaurant

Reviewed By X9720TIannh

For years we tried to get into Fred and finally scored a reservation last year and booked way ahead in advance this year to make sure we could do it again. I don't care what Fred makes, it is incredible. Not to mention Fred is extremely resourceful in fixing broken shoes (yes, I promptly threw them away once we got back to our rental)! Thank you, Fred and Tom!!! You do what you do extremely well and we can't wait to do it again next year! Pam and Ann

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1. Lola Taqueria

J.E. Irausquin Blvd 348A Palm Beach, Palm - Eagle Beach Aruba Mexican, Bar, International, Pub, South American, Central American Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Full Bar [email protected] +297 586 6999 http://www.lolataqueria.com
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4 based on 150 reviews

Lola Taqueria

Lola is a colorful, active terrace on Palm Beach with an authentic taco menu-including the famous Al Pastor taco, favorite beer-battered tacos, and other mouth-watering options (including vegan tacos!). Savory appetizers such as elote, guacamole, and cevi

Reviewed By Discover35359894709

If your interested in a quick Mexican bite with some cocktails, it’s perfect. Located right on the strip. Hi There!Thank you for visiting us and for leaving the nice review!It's very much appreciated.Hope to see you back again soon!Best regards :)

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