Matthew's Beachside Aruba 2026: Eagle Beach Dining at Casa del Mar

Matthew’s Beachside Restaurant is the all-day oceanfront eatery at Casa del Mar Beach Resort on Eagle Beach — open 7:30 AM to 11 PM daily, with full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, three daily happy hours, all-you-can-eat ribs Tuesdays, karaoke Wednesdays, and a patio steps from the sand. Family-friendly, casual, dependable, and one of the few restaurants on Eagle Beach serving breakfast.

About Matthew’s Beachside

Matthew’s has grown from a modest eatery into one of Eagle Beach’s most reliable destinations across the day — open continuously from 7:30 AM until 11 PM, which is unusual on the island. The patio sits just steps from the shoreline at Casa del Mar Beach Resort, with the soothing sound of waves and a front-row sea view without being directly on sand.

The vibe is rustic-refined beach shanty: wood floors, white tablecloths, sea breeze, and a team that treats every guest like family. Three flat-screen TVs at the bar play sports. Beach seating, pool access, free parking, takeout available, no reservations required (though recommended for sunset slots).

Matthew's Beachside Aruba — Matthew’s Beachside ambiance. Photo: R A via Google.

Signature dishes & menu highlights

Signature dishes:

Aruban Seafood Platter — grilled lobster, shrimp, snapper with coconut rice and spicy mango salsa.
Caribbean Jerk Chicken — slow-roasted, grilled, plantain mash, cucumber-yogurt sauce.
Surf ‘n’ Turf Special — grilled filet mignon with buttery lobster tail.
Chicken Parmigiana — repeatedly called “to die for” in reviews.
Goat Cheese & Prosciutto starter — long-time guest favorite.
Caribbean Seafood Soup — house specialty.
Filet Mignon — premium cut, classic preparation.
Chicken Cordon Bleu — old-school, perfectly executed.

Weekly specials:

Tuesday: All-You-Can-Eat BBQ Spare Ribs — 5 PM to 10 PM, $28.95.
Wednesday: Karaoke Night — 4 to 6 PM.
Sunday: Beachside Breakfast Buffet — themed events on holidays.

Triple Happy Hour daily: 12 to 1 PM, 4 to 6 PM, and 9 to 10 PM.

Drinks: Espresso Martini is a guest favorite. Full bar, full wine list. Multiple separate menus: breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, dessert, wine, cocktail, and early bird.

Matthew's Beachside signature dish — Plated dish at Matthew’s Beachside. Photo: Matthew’s beachside restaurant via Google.

Practical info

Address: J.E. Irausquin Blvd 51, Oranjestad, Aruba
Website: www.matthews-aruba.com
Google rating: 4.3★ across 1246+ reviews.
Price level: moderate.

Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Matthew's Beachside interior — Inside Matthew’s Beachside. Photo: Joann Klein via Google.

What guests are saying

Reviews consistently praise the oceanfront patio at sunset, family-friendly atmosphere (multiple reviews call out staff going above-and-beyond for kids and grandparents), and named servers like Nancy for warm hospitality. The Tuesday rib special and Wednesday karaoke fill the place reliably.

Honest caveats: service can be slow when busy; view is “near the beach” not “on the beach” — patio is steps from the sand, not toes-in-sand seating; no online booking — call 588-7300 to reserve. Use the resort entrance, not the seaside.