Shish Kebab Aruba: Authentic Mediterranean Grill Restaurant

Shish Kebab is Aruba’s destination for authentic Mediterranean grill cooking — a small, family-run restaurant turning out flame-grilled kebabs, mezze, and Middle Eastern classics with the kind of consistency and care that earns 4.8-star ratings from picky reviewers. Excellent for sit-down dinner.

About Shish Kebab

Shish Kebab keeps things simple: a clean dining room, a charcoal grill that produces real char-grilled flavor, and a kitchen that takes Middle Eastern cooking seriously. The owner is often present and visibly invested in every plate. Open dinner with limited lunch hours; reserve ahead for weekends.

Signature Dishes & Menu Highlights

Order the mixed grill platter — beef kebab, chicken kebab, kafta, and lamb skewers, served with rice, salad, hummus, and warm pita. The lamb chops are exceptional and worth the upcharge. Mezze starters (hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, falafel) are made fresh and worth ordering for the table. Vegetarian options well-represented.

Practical Information

Address: Ponton 86, Oranjestad, Aruba
Phone: +297 699 5505
Google rating: 4.8★ from 30 reviews
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Hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM

What Diners Say

Shish Kebab earns a 4.8★ rating with reviewers consistently praising the freshness of ingredients, the proper use of the charcoal grill, and the warmth of the family-run service. Multiple visitors return on the same trip. Best for Mediterranean enthusiasts looking for the real thing rather than tourist-zone approximations.