Azar Aruba is the upscale steakhouse anchoring L.G. Smith Blvd 388 in Noord, just steps from the Palm Beach high-rise strip. Elegant, thoughtfully decorated, and with the kind of pizzazz that earns 10/10 trip-defining reviews, Azar has built a reputation as one of the island’s must-book steakhouses for special-occasion dinners. With a 4.5-star rating across 727+ Google reviews, this is one of the most consistently-rated upscale grills in Aruba — a place where the meat program, the wine list, and the service all hit at the same high level.
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About Azar Aruba
Azar’s dining room is intentionally elegant — sophisticated lighting, warm woods, sharp service. The kitchen runs a steakhouse-plus menu: prime cuts on the grill, a strong seafood rotation (sea bass and picanha steak earn the loudest reviewer praise), creative appetizers (the pork belly is consistently called ‘tasty 5-star quality’), and a serious dessert program (the lava cake is the most-mentioned closing dish). Reservations are essential — without one, getting a table is genuinely difficult, especially in high season. Hours are split lunch and dinner: 11:30 AM–2:45 PM and 5:30–11:00 PM Sunday–Wednesday, with extended dinner service to midnight Thursday–Saturday. The wine and cocktail program is well-curated and worth ordering through.
Signature dishes & menu highlights
Order the Sea Bass — it’s the consistent reviewer favorite alongside the Picanha Steak. The Pork Belly appetizer is a creative and tasty starter that’s frequently called out as 5-star restaurant quality. The Half Oven Chicken is the non-steak entrée standout. Scallops and Short Rib earn group-favorite mentions for sharing. The corn side dish (paired with fish) gets repeated ‘to die for’ callouts. Save room for the Lava Cake — universally praised as the perfect closing dessert.
Practical info
Address: L.G. Smith Blvd 388, Noord, Aruba
Phone: 593 2927
Rating: 4.5★ on Google (727 reviews)
Website: Visit official site
What guests are saying
Reviewers consistently rate Azar 10/10 with words like ‘absolutely amazing,’ ‘the best meal of our Aruba trip,’ and ‘wonderful experience and a must try.’ Servers JP and Maria are repeatedly praised by name for knowledgeable, attentive service that elevates the meal. The atmosphere earns ‘elegant and brought the pizzazz’ descriptions — sophisticated without being stuffy. Pricing sits in the upper steakhouse tier, but reviewers consistently say it’s worth it for the quality and experience. Reservations are essential — multiple reviewers note the difficulty of getting a table without booking ahead, especially during winter high season.
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