Top Restaurants in Oranjestad
Caribbean Food Guide: 10 European food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Oranjestad
Reviews on European food in Oranjestad, Caribbean. Boutiques, upscale chain stores and street vendors, as wells as casinos and a wide range of restaurants, dance clubs and bars, make Oranjestad a popular destination in Aruba. In addition to shopping, dining and entertainment, the island's capital city offers museums, a butterfly farm, art galleries, golf, historical sites and a marina. The island's colonization by the Netherlands shows in Oranjestad's Dutch colonial architecture, while the buildings' bright colors are distinctly Caribbean.
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10. Chalet Suisse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1935 reviews
Reviewed By Susie H
Have been in Aruba off and on for 17 years, and always driven past this restaurant, and finally tried it out, and it did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in we felt like very special guests, lots of attention, and well taken care of. Food was great, service over the top, very friendly and good price. Attention to detail was wonderful. My only suggestion, is the to help a little with the curb side appeal, may be cut and trim up the grass from the outside, just needs a little attention, however beautiful and very clean inside.
9. Twist Of Flavors Aruba
Overall Ratings
4 based on 790 reviews
TOF "twist of flavors" is open for late breakfast lunch and dinner. We serve Dutch Pancakes, lunch Specials and much more for you to choose during the day or night. We have a daily early bird and Weekly specials. Team Tof will serve you with a smile and w
Reviewed By PKS6636
Had dinner here but we both felt that there was something lacking in our meals. Salads are nice and fresh but the mains seemed a bit ho-hum. I had the seafood lasagna that came as a huge portion but came across as bits of shrimp and fish tossed into a bland sauce and then a mega heaping of cheese added to the top and then baked really hot until the whole thing is bubbling. I love cheese but......
8. Quinta del Carmen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1571 reviews
Monumental Courtyard Dining
Reviewed By Simon B
I've been to this place several times over the years. The place is nice, the food disappointed me. I have 2 kids who wanted the chicken nuggets. They were frozen chicken nuggets from McDonald's, attached is the pic, this was confirmed frozen from the waitress. How long does it take to bread chicken? When the kitchen takes shortcuts, who knows what other shortcuts they take. Why am I going to a restaurant to feed my kids McDonald's chicken nuggets? I am done with this place for good.
7. The Dutch Pancakehouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2450 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 travelmakesUrich
With Aruba's Dutch connection, this is "local" without being "local". (Made answering the Trip Advisor questions tough - is this a Caribbean restaurant? Yes - it's located in the Caribbean. Is this an European restaurant? Yes - it's got "Dutch" in the name). In truth it's the best of both worlds. We enjoyed pancakes for breakfast, pizza at lunch time, and delicious desserts. And one little local just hopped up onto our table to join us - a bird with a beautiful blue eye (I included a photo). Service was good on some occasions, not on others. Prices were good for the amount of food you got. Lots of variety in terms of the food they serve - surely everyone in your group will find something they like. The restaurant overlooks a little stage, and one night we were treated to a vocalist. There was also a beautiful sunset - just walk from the restaurant towards the water, and that's your spot for photos.Enjoy!
6. Que Pasa?
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1203 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 RaymondMaduro
We had a nice dinner. Our servers were Demis and Djamila. Both were excellent, courteous and friendly. A nice experience again at one of Aruba's finest restaurants.Everything was excellent! We had the steak au poivre and shrimp scampi...delicious!Thatâs 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]
5. 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
4. Gostoso
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1375 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 Bruce W
Always happy with food at Gostoso. It is hard to find, so take a taxi - but very worth it. I believe they close for vacation in September, so if you are coming in September you will miss out on a great experience.
3. 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
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 197 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 erads
We loved both our meals at La Braise. Oscar, our waiter, was especially great. The chicken was delicious and the mushroom sauce, amazing. The second night we tried the pizza and it was also delicious. Service was great, we'd highly recommend! We will be back in December!thank you for your trust, we will be happy to see you again in September. see you soon
