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King Fred & Princess Diana, Oranjestad, Palmbeach

King Fred & Princess Diana

4.5
4.5
100 Reviews
$30 and under
International

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
On October 4th, 2022 the Dutch red windmill opened her doors to Fred & Diana.

Diana is known for Diana's Pancakes, across Barcelo and before that, she was the owner of a similar pancake place next to the mill.

Fred is known for his former restaurants Chef's Tables, 2 Fools and a Bull and Fred Restaurant in downtown Oranjestad.

The two decided to work together and King Fred & Princess Diana was born. Diana delights guests with Dutch pancakes in the morning, while Fred takes the reins in the evening, serving a diverse range of international cuisine for dinner.

On the second floor you will find our souvenir shop that can be visited anytime upon request.

The third floor belongs to Frans, who is a well known bartender in the Aruban hospitality industry. He will serve you cold drinks for a reasonable price.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Comfort Food, Meat
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 8:00 am–1:00 pm Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    280 7820
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Fred Wanders

What 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Aruba

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
King Fred & Princess Diana delights with "phenomenal" food and "awesome service." Guests rave about the "best chicken parm," "juicy" dishes, and standout "mustard soup." The setting's charm and attentive staff enhance the experience. Reasonable prices and "delicious desserts" make it a must-visit in Aruba.

100 Reviews
  1. Dinner

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The chicken parm isn’t traditional chicken parm had a white a Parmesan sauce. The chicken cordon blu had almost no cheese and had no ham. Oyster sauce was salty on Asian chicken. Chicken masala was good. Service and staff were great. Attentive. Prices were more than reasonable.

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  2. Mary Ellen

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure dining at King Fred! We had the mustard soup and the stuffed ravioli to start… excellent!! Then chicken schnitzel and cordon bleu with the mushroom sauce… simple, delicious classic dishes. Topped off with homemade stroopwaffle ice cream, perfection!! The staff are welcoming and friendly with the bonus of eating in an historic windmill! King Fred’s is a must do when we visit Aruba.

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  3. Kathy

    Richmond25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of 5 arrived an hour ahead of our reservation time hoping they could seat us and they did. Service was top notch. We had the drunken chicken which came in a little stock pot. It was presented and then dished out by the waitress. Rich and flavorful! The schnitzel was crispy and the mushroom gravy was served on the side. The cordon bleu also had a crispy exterior with a nice ham and Gouda cheese filling. The king Fred salad looked a little dull but we were fooled. It was full of walnuts, Gouda cheese, apples and had a very nice dressing. We topped it with chicken which was plentiful. The only disappointment was the vegetables that were served with each meal. Plain mashed potatoes with steamed carrots, green beans and celery root. These were bland and under seasoned. But the chicken was so good we overlooked that. Our star of the evening was the apple pie served with a flavored whipped cream and a stroopwaffle ice cream. Oh it was to die for!! We would highly recommend eating here and will be back on our next visit.

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  4. Janet

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the location in an old windmill. Service and food selection were great! So glad we went!

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  5. Barbara

    Des Moines2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Located a bit off the beaten path, yet not too far. The taxi ride was only $8 from the Holiday Inn. The restaurant is in a windmill with a bar on top. We had the sea bass and it was amazing. The food came hot after a short wait. The staff was top notch. Nice that reservations can be made! We will go back on our next visit to Aruba.

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  6. Michelle

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food & service was excellent! We sat inside and it was charming.

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  7. Carla

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food was excellent! Love the ambiance of the old windmill

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  8. Rachel

    Caribbean3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Great menu choices! Love visiting this restaurant year after year!

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  9. Stuart

    Philadelphia119 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went over for Valentine's dinner, and once again, had a good meal. My wife tried the chicken masala, which she liked. I enjoyed my Asian chicken, which they made without the oyster sauce. The severs were friendly, checked back to make sure things were good, but did auction off the food. Prices are par for the course for a fine dining restaurant on the island, and it's well worth stopping by.

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  10. Lezlee

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband said it was the best chicken he has ever had in 69 years. Very tender and moist not dry at all. I had the chicken cordon bleu and it likewise was very juicy and the breading was excellent. We can’t forget the apple pie, absolutely the best! One of the owner’s went out of her way to help us out. She was so accommodating and went out of her way to help us! We will be back before we leave to go home.

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King Fred & Princess Diana is rated 4.5 stars by 100 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for King Fred & Princess Diana

330 L.G. Smith Blvd, Oranjestad, Palmbeach 0000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Aruba
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 8:00 am–1:00 pm Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Comfort Food, Meat
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Fred Wanders
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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