Every trip to Aruba provides travelers with opportunities to make the most of an amazing island adventure. From time settled on the sand and soaking up the sun in style to days of adventuring out through Arikok National Park, it’s not hard to tailor your getaway to fit your travel style perfectly. Much to the delight of adventurers heading this way, Aruba is also an island known for its stunning flavor profiles just waiting to be discovered. When you can’t wait to enjoy every savory moment, be sure your epicurean journey includes the best places to eat in Aruba on your must-try list the next time you’re here.
Day 1 – Flying Fishbone
If you find yourself in Savaneta and you’re craving a beachside dinner, the Flying Fishbone is a top stop. Here, you can count on fantastic fresh-air dining, mesmerizing views, and a robust menu of options that is sure to lead to unforgettable palate-pleasing moments. Flying Fishbone is designed to inspire a fishing village ambiance and the on-site staff serves up mouthwatering selections daily from 4:00 pm until 9:30 pm. While you’re more than welcome to take a seat in the main dining room, it’s hard to top the appeal of the outdoor patio leading right to the shoreline. Flying Fishbone defines on-the-beach dining in Aruba, and if you head this way at sunset, you’re in for even more spectacular vistas to pair with your plate. At night, the tables here are surrounded by glittering lanterns and tiki torches which everyone in your traveling crew is sure to love.
The menu fuses Caribbean fare and European cuisine and there’s a full kids’ menu too for those who are traveling with little ones in tow. The appetizer list includes Peruvian ceviche and shrimp cocktail while main dish selections range from seafood pasta and lobster casseroles to scallops Florentine and salmon alike. If you’re more in the mood for meat, consider ordering their fan-favorite beef tenderloin or the roasted lamb rack while you’re here. Sides of potatoes and rice round out a dish nicely while dessert options like apple pie, chocolate mousse, and chocolate brownies ensure every visit ends on a sweet note. Don’t overlook this restaurant’s impressive wine list as well when you’re looking for just the right sparkling, red, or white addition to your dining experience.
Day 2 – Elements Restaurant
Breathtaking water views are yours to savor in good company when you plan on making the most of an elegant evening out at Elements Restaurant in Aruba. You’ll find this inviting eatery on J.E. Irausquin Boulevard in the heart of Oranjestad, making it a perfect follow-up to a day of historic tours, architecture admiring, and gallery hopping. Elements Restaurant opens its doors to the dining public every day of the week from 12:00 pm until 10:30 pm and has earned its reputation for excellence around its impressive a la carte menu that can be enjoyed from a place on the exquisite oceanfront deck.
When you dine here, you’ll have access to not just one, but four menus of the best food in Aruba made to inspire your tastebuds. There’s a vegetarian and vegan menu available to guests as well as a gluten-free selection and a full organic and natural menu too. It’s important to note that Elements Restaurant is designed exclusively for 18 and up dining. The tasty selections here that you won’t want to miss out on include grilled tuna with black bean fruit salsa, spicy shrimp, sirloin steak, duck breast, and the Mahi-Mahi ginger infusion too. The dessert menu is just as delightful with guests being able to enjoy everything from panna cotta and passion pavlova to assorted sorbets when they have a sweet tooth to satisfy. Make sure to have your reservation firmly in place before heading out to dine at Elements Restaurant during your Aruba getaway.
Day 3 – Gilligan’s Seafood Shack
The waters that surround the scenic island of Aruba are teeming with incredible marine life and if you happen to be someone who has a passion for fresh-caught fare, Gilligan’s Seafood Shack will be calling your name. Located on J.E. Irausquin Boulevard in Noord, Gilligan’s Seafood Shack is open from 11:00 am until 5:30 pm daily and is a one-stop hub for amazing fried calamari, grouper sandwiches, and coconut shrimp too! If you want to pair your seafood with something more robust, the menu also hosts buffalo wings, chicken quesadillas, prime-cut meats, and sandwiches as well. Enjoy your dinner from a place on the open-air patio and don’t hesitate to elevate the flavor with a handcrafted cocktail or wine. If you stop by with kids, the Margherita pizza comes highly recommended.
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