Whatever kind of food you want- French, Mexican, German, Authentic Aruban, Argentinean, American, Steakhouse, Seafood or Fine Italian Cuisine, you will be very satisfied with the many different places to eat. For seafood lover's Aruba is the place for a large assortment of fresh caught shellfish and seafood like- Caribbean lobster tail, shrimp, crab, grouper, mahi mahi, Chilean sea bass, salmon, yellow fin tuna, oysters, clams, red snapper and more. For steak lovers there are a few excellent steak houses on the island, all beef is imported into Aruba and may be higher in price compared to seafood but the quality of steaks at the better restaurants are great.
Restaurants in Aruba are among the best you will find anywhere in the world and going out for dinner and dining at Aruban restaurants will be something you will look forward to every day you are on vacation on the island. Overall the food prep, service and the dining atmosphere are very good. If this is your first vacation to Aruba, expect dinner prices to be about the same as in any U.S. metro city. Dinner in some of the better Aruban restaurants is an evening event in which you will not be rushed out to make room for another seating.
What to know about meals and dining. The restaurant owners and wait staff in Aruba take pride in their presentation of food and personal service. The Aruban chamber of commerce educates local business owners about the importance of customer service in the tourism industry and offers training to all of it citizens who are employed in any tourist related business. For this reason you will notice that the employee staff will be very courteous realizing you are on vacation and they are there to help you to relax and be comfortable while dining out during your stay in Aruba. Restaurant owners will treat you as a guest in their own home and appreciate any comments or compliments you have to share. If for some reason you are not satisfied with your dinner or preparation of the meal or anything else, you should tell the server or manager. Their goal is for you to be satisfied with your dining experience knowing you will return and recommend their restaurant to other friends who vacation in Aruba.
The dress for dining out in most restaurants is "casual leisure", shorts, sundresses, skirts, shirts, sandals or casual footwear to be comfortable while enjoying your meal. During the day swimsuits or bikinis are not to be worn into restaurants or shopping areas unless you wear a non revealing cover-up or sundress on top. During mid day snacks or lunches at the resort areas snack bars or around pool areas, wearing swimsuits or a bikini is ok and if you wander beyond these areas a cover up is suggested. For dinner time some of the more expensive restaurants may require long pants & jacket for men, particularly for during the high season. If you are unsure about the dress requirements, call ahead or ask hotel or resort concierge for more information.
The better or preferred restaurants on the island get extremely busy at dinner time between 6:00pm - 8:00pm, particularly during the peak tourist vacation season. I would suggest making dinner reservations well in advance at the popular restaurants to insure there is seating available for your group. Reserving a table in advance can be made from the hotel or resort concierge desk along with transportation or taxi service. Many island restaurants have their own websites to make reservations online. If you visit Aruba regularly and are planning to go to a favorite restaurant, it's a good idea to make online reservations from home before you arrive in Aruba. We visit regularly and have made a list of our own favorite restaurants and places to eat in Aruba.
Tipping and service charges. Advice for Travelers and tourists, when you arrive at a restaurant ask the attendant or check the menu to see if a gratuity or service charge is already included or added to the price of dinner shown on menu, it is common for restaurants to add a 15-20% service charge to your bill. This gratuity or service charge fee is for your wait staff and kitchen staff who prepared your meal to share. If the fee is included there is no need for an additional tip unless you feel the service was excellent and you want to tip your attendant separately. If the charge is not included in your bill, you should tip the normal 15 to 20 percent, the same as in an American restaurant. Arubans are proud and work hard to earn your satisfaction and tip.
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