Top Restaurants in Santa Cruz
Best European food near Santa Cruz, Caribbean
Find out what European restaurants to try in Santa Cruz including Rotisserie La Braise Aruba, Carte Blanche Restaurant, Gostoso, Wilhelmina Restaurant, Bistro De Suikertuin, Que Pasa?, The Dutch Pancakehouse, Maroc Restaurant & Tapas, Le Garage Bistro, Cafe the Plaza
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10. Cafe the Plaza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 609 reviews
Café the Plaza is located in the city center of Oranjestad. Café the Plaza is not only the perfect location to enjoy a meal or to have drinks, but also the perfect place to relax and unwind, read the newspaper or to have a swinging night out on the weeken
Reviewed By HokeWeiss
Greeted by Carlos! He greeted us like he knew us already!! Implied we would be back with a baby next year!! Lots of fun, great breakfast, Dutch pancake with Nutella , banana and strawberry!! A great way to start our day in ArubaThatâs so nice to hear. We are happy to read that you had a great time with us. We hope to see you back soon.Kind regards,Alfons Linders â [email protected]
9. Le Garage Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 177 reviews
Le Garage Bistro is a French cuisine restaurant operated by Flying Fishbone. The menu is extensive and has something to offer for everyone. Come and enjoy our marvelous scenery of the marina in the downtown district, while sipping a great cocktail with on
Reviewed By Clare B
We were here on Carnival day and it was busy, the guy serving outside only seemed interested in selling us a bucket of beers which we didn't want. He directed us to the bar inside where we ordered draft beers but the person serving didn't seem to understand us - we are English! Once we had our drinks we moved to a table outside in the shade but felt this is where we could have been from the beginning.
8. Maroc Restaurant & Tapas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By andyb63uk
We opted for the chef's platter which was 8 tapas. We were not disappointed and thoroughly enjoyed every one of them. This was accompanied with a bottle of Moroccan white wine which we had never had before and would highly recommend. Followed by two mini desserts which were absolutely delicious. In fact, the whole meal was.The restaurant was well laid out, not crowded, spotlessly clean and lit for a nice romantic evening.The couple running the place, the chef and the waitress, were very friendly and welcoming, and more importantly for us, attentive without being intrusive.It quite simply could not have been any better as when the bill came, it was surprisingly reasonable.
7. The Dutch Pancakehouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2454 reviews
In May 2003, The Dutch Pancakehouse opened its doors at the beautiful Renaissance Marketplace, downtown Oranjestad. This family friendly restaurant is ideal for breakfast, lunch and dinner with your whole family. The Dutch Pancakehouse offers a wide selec
Reviewed By craig1086
Came here for a late morning breakfast. It was great and filling. You really know that you're getting your money's worth here, for sure. Drinks are good. So many different types of specialty pancakes to choose from. If you get anything though, get the poffertjes(silver dollar-sized pancakes). I promise you that you won't be disappointed! Best part of the meal! Plan to spend some time here as service can be slow on busy mornings.
6. Que Pasa?
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1205 reviews
Although the name Que Pasa is a familiar Mexican phrase, we are not a Mexican restaurant. Situated in a 100 year old, traditional Aruban building, in downtown Oranjestad. We offer an international menu. There is something for everybody. Besides our menu w
Reviewed By craig1086
Came here for dinner in a whim because it was off the main street in downtown Oranjestad. I had the Caribbean snapper, which was excellent, with mashed potatoes, plantains, and veggies on the side that made the dish very flavorful. However, the mac & cheese that was shared was not good at all. My wife got convinced to try the kangaroo(this restaurant is the only one in Aruba that serves it), but she didnt enjoy it, because you have to serve it rare or medium rare. Our server didnt tell us that before ordering. Otherwise, our server Dennis was great. Drinks were great. Prices a little high, but hey, Aruba is expensive all around.Thank you for your positive TripAdvisor review and we are happy to learn that you had a pleasant experience with us. It was wonderful having you at our restaurant and we are looking forward to welcoming you back again soon.Kind regards,Alfons Linders â [email protected]
5. Bistro De Suikertuin
Overall Ratings
4 based on 477 reviews
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
4. Wilhelmina Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 791 reviews
Restaurant Wilhelmina, one of the restaurants of Chef Dennis van Daatselaar who is known for his renowned other restaurant âCarte Blancheâ. 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 donât 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
3. Gostoso
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1377 reviews
Gostoso a local favorite restaurant, that serve a blend of both Portuguese and Aruban Cuisine, which is designed to delight even the most discriminating Palate. With our cozy and small atmosphere and impeccable service at a reasonable price âGostoso Resta
Reviewed By Bestjess_80
My husband and I ate here after reading reviews and it did not disappoint! We made reservations but it wasnât necessary on the particular night we went. Overall food was fabulous, lots of selections on the menu. We both had soup appetizers and they were both filling and delicious! Our waiter Rocky was knowledgeable and professional, and we were also greeted by the owner Jose. Only disappointment was that they were out of Tiramisu when we went! Guess we may have to come back. Oh and the atmosphere was lovely, elegant and relaxing but not stuffy.
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2. Carte Blanche Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1172 reviews
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 chefâs table. Difficult to get reservations (they only take 14 a night). So make sure you reserve before you go on vacation. Itâs 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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1. Rotisserie La Braise Aruba
Overall Ratings
4 based on 198 reviews
Rotisserie La Braise is a French European restaurant . Our specialities are French traditional dishes and the product of the house is the famous Bresse chicken farmed in France and imported in Aruba specially for our Rotisserie restaurant. We have also di
Reviewed By AnnaP731
We stumbled upon this restaurant while walking from Playa Linda and the food and service was terrific. We had penne Alfredo and I had Caesar Salad with their renowned rotisserie chicken which was amazingly delicious. Priced perfectly and the service was the best. The menu offers vegan, gluten free and a wonderful assortment of food for all.thank you for your visit and we are happy that your evening is well spent and you enjoy our kitchen. thank you
