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 β 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 β 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 β 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 β 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: 4.2β from 70 reviews
- Map:View on Google Maps
Hours:
- Monday: 10:30β―AMβββ7:30β―PM
- Tuesday: 10:30β―AMβββ7:30β―PM
- Wednesday: 10:30β―AMβββ7:30β―PM
- Thursday: 10:30β―AMβββ7:30β―PM
- Friday: 10:30β―AMβββ7:30β―PM
- Saturday: 10:30β―AMβββ7:30β―PM
- Sunday: 10:30β―AMβββ8:00β―PM
What Diners Say
4.2 stars from 70 reviews. Tourist reviews are mixed β 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.
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