Top Restaurants in Santa Cruz
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Find out what Seafood restaurants to try in Santa Cruz including Marina Pirata, The Flying Fishbone, Reflexion's Beach Bar & Restaurant, Barefoot Restaurant, Gostoso, Taste My Aruba, Wilhelmina Restaurant, Yemanja Woodfired Grill, Que Pasa?, Opus Ocean & Grill
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10. Opus Ocean & Grill
Overall Ratings
5 based on 162 reviews
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 Rayna2671
As frequent visitors to Aruba, Husband and I make it a point to try new restaurants. Opus is a great new addition. A 5 minute walk from Renaissance Ocean Suites, itâs conveniently located for those staying downtown. Service was great; thank you Bryan and Kenya.The calamari app was tasty. I highly recommend the coconut shrimp since the piña colada sauce was delish! My husband loved his blackened grouper. I found the prices reasonable in comparison to other seafood locations in the area.
9. 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]
8. Yemanja Woodfired Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2781 reviews
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!
7. 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
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6. Taste My Aruba
Overall Ratings
5 based on 199 reviews
Welcome to Taste My Aruba! We are an authentic, family-owned, farm to table and sea to table restaurant. We believe that food is culture. When you take a seat and enjoy a meal in our outdoor garden, you will be able to enjoy the flavors that are unique to
Reviewed By PhilandSherry
Wow! Nathaly you told me that I smelled delicious, well not nearly as delicious as the food coming out of your kitchen! Never had fried polenta before, wow what Iâve been missing...fabulous! The huge hunk of grouper was the absolute most tender, moist, delectable piece of fish I have ever tasted. An adorable little spot with awesome service and food to die for! Canât wait to come back!!
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5. 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.
4. Barefoot Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4542 reviews
Aruba is all about the fabulous beaches during the day, and the many great restaurants at night. It is only logical that these two unique things of Aruba are combined into one! Luc & Gerco found the perfect spot to synergize great food, and a beautiful se
Reviewed By Hitdbeach
Very nice outdoor setting on the beach. Service was top notch as was the food. A little on the pricy side, but considering the ambiance and the whole package, worth the money. Go at sunset.
3. Reflexion's Beach Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 368 reviews
Find this exquisite beach hiding among palm trees which are swaying in the balmy breeze. Enjoy the day on comfortable beach chairs in our cabanas, soaking up the Aruban sun and sipping flutes of the best champagnes. Fresh seafood and excellent cuts of mea
Reviewed By Luc050991
If you want to relax, have a cocktail, relax in the sun, have a nice lunch the best place to be is Reflexions Beach. The nice staff is always ready to give you the best experience on the island of Aruba. Reflexions is a high recommendation :)
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2. The Flying Fishbone
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5602 reviews
Beach side dining, with even tables in the water. Great international menu, extensive wine and cocktail list and spectacular sunsets!
Reviewed By tomwM9918RN
Wonderful meal from start to finish!! Nice bottle of wine Shrimp Cocktail, Cesar Salad, Surf and turf, Flank Steak followed by Baked Alaska.. Even though the meal was great the service, sunset and total experience was even better. Can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. They even provide a 25th Anniversary and Birthday surprise for US!! Romel was the star of the show!!!
1. Marina Pirata
Overall Ratings
4 based on 410 reviews
Reviewed By donandmadmom
Where to begin-with the completely charming owner Mr. Didi Donker who gave my husband and me an impromptu tour of the restaurant when we stopped by the evening before? Or perhaps our excellent server Sheila who calls you âsweetheartâ. Or the fact that you may sit on a deck overlooking a gorgeous lagoon and watch the fish swimming around next to you drawn by the water lights and the bread you may feed them? Other than those wonderful reasons the Fish available changes as it is whatever was caught that morning! Delicious does not fully describe the food. We highly recommend the grilled barracuda but imagine any fish cooked to its perfection (as ours was) would be great! Enjoy!PS Their signature drink was also terrific but we forget the name. Perhaps because we had two??
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