Best Beachfront Restaurants in Aruba
By Hannah Barnard on 23rd February, 2024
You don’t have to choose between toes in the sand and fabulous food when dining by the sea Aruba. Dinner on the beach on Aruba is not only a tropical dream but a gourmet dining experience.
Each beachfront dining choice presents a unique culinary adventure. Aruba restaurants on the beach are romantic and tranquil, delighting diners with food ranging from local Caribbean catch to imported delicacies, as well as signature cocktails and international wine lists.
When you dine Aruba, be sure to include al fresco beachfront eateries. Here are some of the best beach restaurants in Aruba:
Passions on the Beach
High on the list of places to eat on Aruba is Passions on the Beach at the Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort, sharing the sands with iconic fofoti trees and swaying palms.
Reserve a table for a romantic dinner, enjoying a brilliant sunset and starry night in the magical light of tiki torches. Dishes from the ranch, reef, and everywhere in between are flavorful, beautifully presented, and exquisitely prepared.
Pelican Nest Seafood Grill
Pelican Nest Seafood Grill is one of the most popular Aruba restaurants on the water, a colorful and casual open-air eatery located on the Pelican Pier.
On the menu are fresh island catch and combination seafood platters as well as filet mignon and skirt steaks- and the spectacular sea views especially at sunset are complimentary! The laid-back Pelican Pier Bar offers happy hours, specialty cocktails, music, and fun.
Atardi
Atardi means ‘late afternoon’ in the native language of Papiamento. Discover a refined yet relaxed
fine dining experience at Atardi. Delight in an intimate setting for romantic dinners or special
occasions enhanced by dazzling sunsets over the ocean. With a special focus on fresh & sustainable seafood expertly prepared by the hands of our chefs, our menu also includes delicious meat entrées,
from Beef Filet to Short Ribs. Choose your favorite wine bottle or order wine by the glass from our extensive wine list, including local wines and specialty cocktails.
At Atardi, your sole mission is to unwind like a local, with your feet in the sand as you admire the
stunning horizon, warm Caribbean breeze and friendly staff.
Succulent seafood specialties range from tropical bouillabaisse and lobster tail to fresh red snapper, sea bass, mahi mahi and corvina. Leave room for a decadent dessert such as the chocoholic and cheesecake mousse!
Elements
Elements is high on the list among the best restaurants on Aruba. Located on the beach at Bucuti and Tara Beach Resort, Elements offers an unforgettable culinary experience in a spectacular oceanfront setting.
Named by TripAdvisor 2021 Travellers Choice Awards as the Number 2 restaurant in the World for Date Night, and bestowed the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Elements’ globally inspired fare ranges from sustainable seafood to natural meats and locally grown produce.
Matthews Beachfront Restaurant
Just steps away from the shore, the breezy and welcoming Matthews Beachfront Restaurant resides on the beach at Casa del Mar Resort.
The full breakfast and lunch menus join gourmet dinner selections such as beef tips, filet mignon, surf ‘n turf and corvina, grouper, tuna steak and shrimp. All- you-can-eat spare ribs on Tuesdays, Karaoke on Wednesdays, and daily happy hours three-times a day have guests coming back for more.
Water’s Edge 12 N
Enjoy the soft tropical breezes under your palapa at Water’s Edge 12 N, a wonderful waterfront restaurant on Aruba, right on the sands of Eagle Beach.
Their international menu features a wide range of breakfast selections, appetizers, soups and salads, burgers and sandwiches. Maryland crabcakes, creamy garlic tarragon shrimp, fresh caught seafood, 22 oz bone-in tomahawk rib-eye, NY strip loin, Florentina Fettuccine Alfredo are just a few of their irresistible signature dishes.
Ricardo’s Restaurant & Bar
One of the best choices for Dining by the sea Aruba is Ricardo’s Restaurant & Bar at the Aruba Beach Club. You can’t beat gorgeous sunset ocean views from the deck and on-beach dining areas!
The varied menu features Aruban and international dishes, among them Argentinean churrasco, charcoal grilled beef kebabs and pepper steak, coconut pineapple shrimp, mahi mahi, and salmon. Theme nights and live music add good fun!
Pure Ocean Beachfront Dining
Pure Ocean Beachfront Dining at Divi Aruba Phoenix serves contemporary cuisine in an unforgettable beachside setting. Experience dining right on the soft sand at the water’s edge as you relax and take in the magnificent Aruban sunset.
The diverse pureocean menu features Italian and Caribbean specialties, and local and international selections from land and sea. Pair every course with the perfect wine selection from their extensive list.