Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Aruba

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Updated 05 January 2025

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Ever Restaurant

5.0

5 (205)

$50 and over

International

Aruba

About the restaurant

Ever Restaurant Aruba is a freestyle fine dining experience on the Oranjestad marina at the Harbour House Condos. Chef Ever de Peña takes center stage in the open kitchen to showcase his love for culinary arts.

Settle into our dining room with seating for up to 14 guests, and let your appetite take the lead to an 7-course dinner menu. Our set menu focuses on fish, selfish, meat courses, and dessert.

Seating
We are open Monday – Saturday for one seating:
7.00pm - 11.00 pm / 7-Course Menu

Top review

Christina

Dined 6 days ago

We had an incredible time at Ever Restaurant. 7-course chef’s tastings (plus a couple of surprise courses!). Every dish was incredible, combining such unique flavors and textures, and each plated beautifully. Ever, the chef, and his crew were so friendly. It felt like we were part of a big family meal by the end of the experience. Highly highly recommend! When we come back to Aruba we will definitely come back to Ever.

Infini Aruba

4.9

4.9 (357)

$50 and over

International

Aruba

About the restaurant

With Infini meaning “Limitless Possibilities”, Chef Urvin Croes wants to offer dishes made without boundaries, exploring new possibilities and stepping with two feet outside the box. A chef’s table concept where diners and staff are able to interact throughout the evening, channeling through a story guided by the menu.

Urvin has worked in different roles starting as an apprentice cook and ending as a Chef de Partie and Sous-Chef for the highest-rated hotel restaurants on the island of Aruba. He gained experience in Europe working with 1-Michelin star rated “Grand Hotel Karel V”.

He enjoys buying many of his ingredients from local farmers. It is a combination of all the aforementioned, which is reflected in the dishes created at Chef Urvin his restaurants. He has many accomplishments, which aside from his culinary degrees also include several medals and he is locally famous for being the first winner of ‘Iron Chef Aruba’.

Grant us the honor of fulfilling your culinary desires.

Top review

LarryVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Sipping pre-dinner champagne and watching the sunset over the water from the restaurant rooftop was a great way to start the evening at Infini Aruba. We then moved inside for an outstanding eight course Chef’s Impression dinner. All of the dishes were creative, delicious, and beautifully prepared. We got the wine pairing, which each wine perfectly matched to each dish. Unlike other chef’s tasting menu dinners we have experienced, Infini Aruba involves all members of their culinary staff in explaining the dishes. It was a wonderful experience.

THE JOURNEY - To Culinary Excellence

4.9

4.9 (70)

$50 and over

International

Aruba

About the restaurant

Next to the 'Old Mill' in Aruba you'll find a unique new restaurant, 'The Journey'. Michelin star trained chef Patrick van der Donk (Amuse Sunset restaurant) has made a very intimate chef's table concept.

Credit card information will be required in order to hold reservation as well confirmation by phone.

Not your usual bar seating set-up! Here you are able to dine at you own separate tables and still have a view of the chef creating your 5 1/2 course meal for a max of 20 guests per evening.
Price $130 per dinner and $80 for the optional wine paring, small bar available.
The evening starts at our cozy lounge with delicious hors d'oeuvres and bubbles, inside at a small and stylish set-up the chef will prepare every dish in front of his guests taking time to invite his guests over for a chat, he might even ask to help plating his dishes which gives a truly extraordinary dining experience. The menu changes frequently, classic dishes with a twist prepared with the best ingredients.

Top review

Pam

Dined on 3 Jan 2025

Worth every penny. A must try for those who enjoy great food and ambience. Best dinner ever!

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Experience

Chef's Table

Ocean Z Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (272)

$50 and over

International

Aruba

About the restaurant

Aruba's Top Fine Dining Experience!! Ocean Z Restaurant offers a tailor made experience in a warm friendly atmosphere combined with a view of the ocean and the most beautiful sunset!! It offers a divine International-Fusion Cuisine in a remarkable setting, with an ever changing decor, live entertainment making this a lasting memories with friends and family over and over again.

Top review

BillVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Eva and her staff never fails to excel with their service and the great menu. Every time we come to Aruba Ocean Z is a must.

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Aruba

4.7

4.7 (2137)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Aruba

About the restaurant

Ruth’s Chris Steak House located at the Aruba Marriott Resort is synonymous with excellent steak and fine dining. In true Aruban style, our menu also features delicious seafood options.
Treat yourself to a five-star meal featuring sizzling steaks and flavorful sides at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Palm Beach, Aruba. Prime cuts and seafood dishes are the stars of our menu. Enjoy a premier dining experience with choices of a full wine list, featuring top wines from around the globe.

Smart casual attire required.

Top review

Sal

Dined 5 days ago

Everything exceeded expectations. Steaks presented beautifully and cooked to perfection. I have rediscovered Ruth's Chris as a go to steak house

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L.G. Smith's Steak & Chop House - Renaissance Aruba

4.6

4.6 (2116)

$50 and over

American

Aruba

About the restaurant

Situated in one of the most upscale locations in Aruba, L.G. Smith's Steak & Chop House has a sweeping view of Oranjestad's downtown marina and the bustling boulevard. We proudly offers delicious American Steakhouse fare: juicy cuts of aged, USDA-inspected Certified Angus Beef, sizzling hot from the grill; delectable appetizers from both land and sea; and tantalizing desserts. Our comprehensive wine list which was recently nominated by Wine Spectator Award of Excellence includes premium selections from around the globe to superbly compliment each course. And, last but not least, you will be pleasantly surprised by our reasonable prices.

Top review

ArleneVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Dang!!! What a showmanship at the bar. Great food… filet potatoes salads and cocktails….

Windows on Aruba Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (692)

$50 and over

Global, International

Aruba

About the restaurant

Savor the best brunch and dinner on the island at Windows on Aruba! Located on the top floor of our clubhouse, this restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with stunning 180° views of the golf course and the ocean beyond. Indulge in a mouthwatering à la carte menu carefully crafted by Executive Chef Darwin Torres.

On Sundays, enjoy endless mimosas and a decadent brunch fit for a king or queen, featuring a fantastic menu of delicious à la carte choices. We have one seating starting at 10:30 a.m.

On Fridays and Saturdays, join us for Late Night Brunch starting at 6:00 till 10:00 p.m.

Please include your email address and accommodation during your stay to confirm restaurant reservations.

Top review

Robin

Dined 4 days ago

My husband and I really enjoyed our dinning experience at Windows. The food was delicious and so much fun to try different plates since they served smaller portions. We’ll definitely be going back.

The Chophouse - at Manchebo

4.5

4.5 (563)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Aruba

About the restaurant

The Chophouse - at Manchebo presents an innovative menu in a trendy and cozy ambiance serving fine South American cuts of beef, local delicacies, and international favorites. Patrons can enjoy outdoor dining on the wooden deck right under the stars. Offering excellent service and an extensive wine list the restaurant has been a popular scene on Eagle Beach for tourists and locals alike

The Chophouse at Manchebo has a cashless policy and payments can only be made with credit and debit cards.

Top review

Lori

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing quickly prepared meal! We started with a sushi roll, shared a caprese salad, and I had the tuna which was incredible. My husband had the ribeye and it was flavorful and huge! Service was top notch! Our waiter was present or always watching to meet our needs for our meal!!! The ambience was the very best!

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Popular dish

Petite Filet Mignon

La Nuena Fondue & Grill

4.5

4.5 (36)

$31 to $50

International

Aruba

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Noord, offers the finest fondue, steak cuts and a wide variety of dishes on the island. Experience a cozy and elegant ambiance while indulging our dishes. Perfect for any occasion. Everyday live entertainment by Aruba's best artists.

Top review

jayneVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent all around! Highly recommend for a romantic dinner.

P.F. Chang's - Aruba

4.3

4.3 (398)

$30 and under

Asian

Oranjestad

About the restaurant

P.F. Chang’s is a restaurant concept that honors the 2,000-year-old Asian tradition of wok cooking and believes in making food from scratch every day in every restaurant. With a Farm to Wok™ food philosophy at its core, P.F. Chang’s chefs hand-roll dim sum, hand chop and slice all vegetables and meats, handcraft every sauce and wok-cook each recipe, every day in every restaurant using wholesome, fresh ingredients.

With roots in Chinese cooking, the culinary landscape at P.F. Chang’s now stretches across Asia with diverse, culturally inspired recipes including hand-rolled sushi, Vietnamese-style soups and bowls, traditional Chinese dim sum, wok-fired chicken and beef entrées, and family style noodles and rice. All made from scratch every day.

Top review

Tracey

Dined on 4 Jan 2025

Delicious food. Good service and ambiance for a Chinese food restaurant. Impossible to get a cab home from there.

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