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Mussels dish available at Hadicurari

Seafood Restaurants in Aruba

Dine on fresh seafood to your heart's content – it's one of the cornerstones of our local culinary scene.

Aruba’s local fishermen, often out at sea before most of us are out of our beds, supply many of Aruba’s restaurants with daily fresh catches.

From elegant haute cuisine restaurants to casual roadside fish shacks, there are plenty of opportunities to get your fill of the freshest catches from the Caribbean Sea here on Aruba.

Turtle Nesting Season

Volunteers from Turtugaruba devote many hours watching over, protecting the nests and educating us during the season.

Seafood Restaurants in Aruba

Discover More World Class Cuisine

Chicken sate accompanied with lettuce, croutons, and rice

International

Enjoy international cuisine in Aruba.

Mussels dish at Gianni's Ristorante Italiano

Italian Cuisine in Aruba

Relish traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine presented in elegant haute cuisine and family-style restaurants.

Food presentation at Papiamento Restaurant.

Local Aruban Cuisine

Discover how the melting pot of cultures contributes to a menu influenced by Holland, South America and the Caribbean.

Food presentation at the Dragonfly Sushi and Asian Restaurant.

Best Asian Restaurants in Aruba

Satisfy your cravings for sushi, Chinese or Indian cuisine while visiting Aruba – a foodie paradise!

The Caribbean is prepared in Aruba with a special secret Aruban twist

Caribbean Restaurants

Aruba is a food-lover’s paradise and home to more than 90 nationalities, which can be detected in our diverse cuisine.

Food presentation.

European and Dutch Cuisine

Savour authentic European flavours brought to Aruba over several centuries.

Food presentation.

Steakhouses in Aruba

Dine at one of Aruba's many styles of steakhouses – from Argentinian and Brazilian to American and Japanese.

Food presentation at Mexicado Restaurant located at the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino.

Central/South American Cuisine

Explore the colourful cuisine of South and Central America while holidaying with us.

Food presentation.

North American Cuisine

Dine just like at home with our numerous restaurants featuring traditional and contemporary European and American cuisine.

Lola Taqueria

Mexican restaurants in Aruba

When your feet sink into the warm sands of Aruba, you can almost taste the burst of flavors waiting for you at the island's top Mexican restaurants.

Romantic cabana dinner on the beach at Elements Restaurant.

Top restaurants in Aruba

From traditional Dutch to Asian, African and Spanish, the dining options are as diverse and welcoming as our people.


The waters off the coast of Aruba are teeming with a variety of seafood. Some of the catches to look for while dining on the island include mahi mahi, snapper, grouper, wahoo, yellowfin tuna, Caribbean lobster and shrimp. Try fish local style – pan fried and served with a tomato-based creole sauce. Sample our traditional keri-keri (shredded, seasoned fresh fish), fish balls and fish soup.

Seafood restaurants in Aruba are plentiful. This is only natural as fresh fish is caught here every day and has become a staple within the local community. The restaurants are also nice and varied. One will offer a delicious seafood buffet, while another will serve a-la-carte dishes. Whether you fancy a lobster meal or you would like to try the catch of the day, the best seafood in Aruba is always fresh and prepared with care.

From elegant haute cuisine restaurants to casual roadside fish shacks, there are plenty of opportunities to get your fill of the freshest catches from the Caribbean Sea here on Aruba.

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