AZAR Open Fire Cuisine

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   Deborah

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Loved that we were seated promptly at our reservation time. The food was fantastic. The feta appetizer was not even close to what we thought it was going to be, yet still delicious, but there wasn’t much feta. It was more oils and spices and it would have showcased itself better with a soft bread to soak up all the goodness not the fried crunchy bread it arrived with. We each ordered and enter and shared several sides. Bummed they removed the whole chicken as an option. If they still had it we could have also tried several of the other vegetable and salad dishes they have at the front of the menu. One of my kids said it was the best burger they have had in a long time. We also ordered a few steak entrees that were pretty good, not as good as a Capital Grill steak but good. The atmosphere was really nice. I am thrilled I chose indoor seating because it was too hot and humid to sit outside. It was the perfect level of A/C inside, not freezing. At some point music came on and did make it a little too loud. I love background music at dinner but when trying to have a conversation it makes it tough to hear everyone. Our server was delightful and worked hard to make sure our orders were correct. Super pricey but we knew it would be going into the meal. Comparable price tag to a Capital Grill meal in the states. All in all, I would definitely recommend the restaurant and I know we will be back if we visit Aruba again.
   

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   Lisa

   Charlotte

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing, our favorite place on the island. 10/10 ♥️
   

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   Eric

   VIP

   New York City

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We’ve been coming to Aruba for many years now. Have never been to Azar, well that’s about to change, we had the most amazing meal. Our server was beyond phenomenal, really listened and paid incredible attention to the food allergies at the table and every dish came out perfect!! Would HIGHLY recommend!!!!
   

   AZAR Open Fire CuisineResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you, Eric, for your kind words and for giving AZAR a try during your visit to Aruba! We're thrilled to hear that your experience exceeded expectations and that our team provided such attentive service, especially when it came to addressing food allergies. It means the world to us that you consider your meal one of the best on the island—this is exactly what we strive for. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable dining experiences. Safe travels, and see you next time! 🌟
   

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   Arthur

   Philadelphia

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I told our waitress Camilla that I hadn’t had anything to eat all day so I asked her to bring my appetizer quickly which she did. The scallops were delicious. The sea bass was excellent. My husband had the short ribs and said it was excellent also. I had the azar crème brute which was outstanding. Only problem was desert was finished and we were still waiting for coffee. I would definitely go back. Food was excellent and Camilla was excellent also.
   

   AZAR Open Fire CuisineResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the scallops, sea bass, short ribs, and the AZAR crème brûlée—what a fantastic selection! Camilla will be thrilled to know she made your visit special with her attentive service. We do apologize for the delay with the coffee and will address this with our team to ensure a smoother experience next time. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another excellent meal soon! 🌟
   

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   Terri

   Minneapolis

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We think Azar is the best restaurant in Aruba. The service (Nicholas) is always top notch and the food is truly remarkable—fresh, delicious and creative. Tonight I tried the Watashee Rice, the chef’s version of paella, and it was a standout. The flavors were varied and bright. Absolutely delicious.
   

   AZAR Open Fire CuisineResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re honored to be considered the best restaurant in Aruba—it means a lot to our team. Nicholas is indeed a gem, and we’re thrilled he provided you with top-notch service. The Watashee Rice is a favorite for its unique and bold flavors, so we’re delighted to hear you enjoyed it so much. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another remarkable dining experience. Thank you again for your kind words! 🌟
   

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   EW

   Washington DC

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great late dinner (9:30pm). Excellent service. Food outstanding. Pork belly, croquettes and grilled romaine simply outstanding. Portions were large.
   

   AZAR Open Fire CuisineResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for dining with us and for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed your late dinner and found the pork belly, croquettes, and grilled romaine to be outstanding. It's great to hear the portions met your expectations as well. We look forward to serving you again soon! 🌟
   

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   Edward

   VIP

   New York City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Top notch restaurant on the island. The smoked Old Fashioned was so good.
   

   AZAR Open Fire CuisineResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the smoked Old Fashioned – it's one of our favorites too! We look forward to welcoming you back for another top-notch experience at AZAR! 🍹✨
   

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   Danielle

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Dinner at Azar was delicious. We were a party of four started with salads and appetizers. Three of us had a chicken. It was delicious and my son had the flank steak, which was very very good. Service was excellent good vibe would definitely go again.
   

   AZAR Open Fire CuisineResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your dinner at AZAR. It's wonderful to know the chicken and flank steak were hits, and that our service and atmosphere added to your evening. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! 🌟🍴
   

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   IraS

   Atlantic City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was great, food was very good, would go back
   

   AZAR Open Fire CuisineResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed both the service and the food. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience at AZAR! 🌟🍽️
   

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    Jason

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Incredible. It’s refreshing to see a restaurant with so much personality and an openness to experiment. Every decision is so thoughtfully done. My wife and I are huge fans of Lima Bistro and we were excited to try AZAR. We’ll be talking about the octopus appetizer for a long time. Shout out to Quinton for being fantastic and for answering all of our questions.
    

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    AZAR Open Fire CuisineResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you for your incredible feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you found AZAR to be full of personality and thoughtful in every detail. It’s always an honor to welcome fans of Lima Bistro, and we’re delighted you enjoyed your visit with us. The octopus appetizer is indeed a standout, and we’re so glad it left a lasting impression. Quinton will be thrilled to hear your kind words—he takes great pride in making every guest’s experience special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more memorable moments! 🌟
    

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