Skylake Restaurant Aruba: Local Caribbean Food in San Nicolas

Skylake Restaurant is a small local Caribbean kitchen on Pastoor Hendrikstraat 70a in San Nicolas, serving home-style Aruban dishes with the kind of authenticity that comes from family-recipe cooking. The red snapper, curry chicken, and homemade fruit punch are the signatures — all best enjoyed at one of the outdoor tables with the breeze.

About Skylake Restaurant

Located in residential San Nicolas, this is a true local spot — most diners are Aruban, the kitchen is run by long-time cooks, and the vibe is unhurried. Open every day with consistent hours (10:30am-7:30pm Mon-Sat, until 8pm Sunday). Cash and AFL preferred — paying in local currency typically gets you the cleanest pricing. Spanish and Papiamento are the working languages; English is spoken but the experience is decidedly local.

: Skylake Restaurant via Google Places

: Skylake Restaurant via Google Places

: Skylake Restaurant via Google Places

: Skylake Restaurant via Google Places

Signature Dishes & What to Order

Order the red snapper or curry chicken — both are described by reviewers as flavorful and well-prepared. The homemade fruit punch is loaded with fresh fruit and a daily-made signature drink. If you’re new to Aruban food, this is a reasonable place to try goat stew (cabrito) or keshi yena. Portions are generous and prices are local-friendly.

Practical Information

Address: Pastoor Hendrikstraat 70a, San Nicolas, Aruba
Phone: +297 584 0606
Google rating: 4.2★ from 70 reviews
Map:View on Google Maps

Hours:

Monday: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM

What Diners Say

4.2 stars from 70 reviews. Tourist reviews are mixed — some travelers report excellent food and warm service, others note language-barrier friction and have flagged short-changing concerns when paying in USD. The simplest mitigation: pay in AFL using current exchange rates, request a written bill, and confirm the change before leaving. Most reviewers who manage these basics report a positive meal.