Eat & Drink
Aruba's culinary scene reflects its multicultural population, with diverse offerings for every craving: from rum shacks to fine dining, and every sunset table in between.
One hundred flavors
A small island with a big table
With over a hundred nationalities represented on island, Aruba is filled with flavors from every corner of the globe. Don't be surprised if you leave with a new favorite dish.
Sunset, glass in hand
Beach bars build their whole evening around the sunset, with happy hour timed to the horizon instead of the clock.
Roadside and rum shacks
Some of the best meals on the island come from a truck or a shack with plastic chairs, not a menu with a wine list.
Tables at the waterline
Plenty of restaurants set their tables right where the sand meets the water, so dinner comes with its own view.
A hundred flavors
European classics, South Asian spice and fresh local seafood share the same small island, often the same block.
How locals eat and drink
Shared plates, shared tables
Aruban dining leans communal: bigger plates, longer tables, more toasts.
Grown close to home
Local farms supply more of the island's kitchens than you'd expect.
Drinks with your feet in the sand
No shoes required at most beach bars, cocktail in hand.
Hungry already?
See dining spots across the island, sorted by neighborhood and vibe.