Beach dining is one of Aruba’s signatures — tables in the sand, ocean breeze, and sunset views over the Caribbean. Here are the 6 best beach restaurants on the island.
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The 6 best beach restaurants in Aruba
1. Passions on the Beach — Eagle Beach romance
Tiki torches, ocean waves, candlelit tables directly in the sand. The most romantic beach dinner on the island, especially at sunset.
2. Atardi — Marriott Aruba beachfront
Aruba Marriott’s beachfront restaurant. Tables on the sand with full ocean view, refined menu, prime sunset slot.
3. Barefoot — Oranjestad waterfront
“Where fine dining meets barefoot Caribbean” — tables literally in the sand at the Oranjestad waterfront. Polished menu, casual vibe.
4. MooMba Beach Bar — Palm Beach landmark
The Palm Beach beach bar. More casual than the others on this list — great for daytime eating, sunset cocktails, or live music nights.
5. Flying Fishbone — toes-in-water, Savaneta
Beachfront seafood in southern Aruba where some tables literally sit in shallow water. Photogenic, photogenic, photogenic.
6. Hadicurari — Palm Beach fishermen’s pier
On Palm Beach’s fishermen’s pier where catamaran tours launch. Pure Caribbean seafood with sand under your feet.
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