The Brownstone Restaurant is a steakhouse-leaning American-Continental spot on JE Irausquin Boulevard 47 — solid execution on the dishes that matter (steak, seafood, classic appetizers) in an unfussy dining room that locals book for celebrations and visitors find through word-of-mouth. With nearly 200 reviews and a 4.5 star rating, the kitchen is consistent.
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About The Brownstone Restaurant
The dining room is comfortable and well-spaced, the wine list is fairly priced for the menu level, and service runs old-school attentive without being stuffy. The menu is mid-to-upper price for the strip — about what you’d pay for a comparable steakhouse in the U.S. mainland. Reservations recommended for prime dinner times.
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Signature Dishes & Menu Highlights
Order a New York strip or ribeye (cooked properly to temp), the Caesar salad (tableside-ish), the lobster tail, or the catch-of-the-day. Sides are à la carte and large enough to share — the truffle mashed potatoes are excellent. Save room for the crème brûlée.
Practical Information
- Address: J.E. Irausquin Blvd 47, Aruba
- Phone: +297 280 7500
- Website: www.thebrownstonearuba.com
- Google rating: 4.5 from 188 reviews
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What Diners Say
Reviewers describe The Brownstone as ‘a hidden gem’ for steak in Palm Beach. The execution gets praise (steaks cooked to temp, sides done well), as does the service. A solid choice when you want a classic steakhouse meal without the resort-restaurant prices.
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