Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Aruba

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Aruba? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Ever Restaurant

5.0

5 (201)

$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

alexVIP

Dined on 17 Dec 2024

As “ever”, Ever was full of surprising tastes and experiences. As corny as it sounds, words can not describe the incredible and impeccable dishes and wine pairing.. Ever and his team are our go-to happy place!

Infini Aruba

4.9

4.9 (353)

$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.

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Julia

Dined 6 days ago

Fabulous team - passionate about their craft - superb service- would go back again- expensive but it was wonderful watching them create the culinary works of art

The Old Man & The Sea Restaurant at the Aruba Ocean Villas

4.8

4.8 (563)

$50 and over

Caribbean

Aruba

About the restaurant

Established in the historic old capital of Aruba, Savaneta, The Old Man & The Sea Restaurant is the ideal place for a romantic dinner.

The cuisine is a mixture of local dishes with an international flare. We pride ourselves on having fresh catches of the day and good quality meats imported from the best distributors in the world.

Kindly know that our resort & restaurant is Adult only (21+).

🌟 Important Notice: Please Arrive on Time to Secure Your Reservation 🌟
Please note that if you are more than 15 minutes late for your reservation, we may need to release your table to accommodate other waiting guests. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we appreciate your understanding.
If you anticipate being delayed or require any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our friendly team at 00297 5843434 so that we can make arrangements accordingly.

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LarryVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Unique dining experience. Intimate and romantic. A bit far to travel from the Hilton. Had some trouble getting a cab there and bac, but overall, the experience was worth the effort

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Aruba

4.7

4.7 (2105)

$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.

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Richard

Dined 2 days ago

It was Christmas Eve and the restaurant was very busy. We were out in an overflow room, less ambiance but the food and service did not disappoint!

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The Chophouse - at Manchebo

4.6

4.6 (561)

$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.

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Dean

Dined 2 days ago

Food was excellent. We got the petite filet mignon and caesar salad. The salad was perfect and the steak was a perfect portion since we weren’t looking for a large steak. The atmosphere was quiet and welcoming. The service staff were really nice. My wife and I will definitely go again.

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Popular dish

Petite Filet Mignon

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

4.6

4.6 (2086)

$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.

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RickVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great food, drinks and atmosphere! Staff was very friendly and attentive.

Ruinas Del Mar

4.5

4.5 (897)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Aruba

About the restaurant

Named the 2024 World Culinary Awards: Aruba's Best Hotel Restaurant, Ruinas del Mar was built around the concept of the Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins. It offers an unparalleled ambiance with a koi lagoon, waterfalls, and rooftop bougainvillea garden. The menu features seafood specialties with a fusion of Caribbean and Mediterranean flavors as well as steaks and freshly prepared Italian dishes. Visit the Ruinas del Mar Bar for an inspired selection of cocktails, wines and beers or to enjoy evening entertainment available every Tuesday - Saturday from 6:30 to 9:30 PM

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Christina

Dined on 18 Dec 2024

Excellent service. And even though the restaurant is under construction, they did a wonderful job of creating a space that is warm, welcoming, and relaxing. Service was also excellent. Anthony was so attentive and encouraged us to slow down and enjoy our evening.

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Popular dish

SEAFOOD SALAD

Popular dish

CHILEAN SEABASS (8 oz)

La Nuena Fondue & Lounge

4.5

4.5 (32)

$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.

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Brigette

Dined 1 day ago

Definitely everything was good ,as we expected.!!

P.F. Chang's - Aruba

4.4

4.4 (394)

$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.

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Andrea

Dined 2 days ago

Always a pleasure to dine at P F Changs in Aruba. Food and service are always excellent. Plus, the tables are far apart so you always have the benefit of conversation with your party instead of the people next to you. Our favorite waitress, Maria, was serving in the outside seating area, but came by to say hello. The Aruba location’s resemblance to the stateside venues seems to be only the menus.

Texas de Brazil - Palm Beach Aruba

4.2

4.2 (1244)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Aruba

About the restaurant

Texas de Brazil- Brazilian Steakhouse is carving a new experience in dining! The concept combines the cuisine of Southern Brazil with the spirit of Texas, for a dining experience unmatched anywhere else. Voted as one of “America’s Top Restaurants” by Zagat, Texas de Brazil features a dynamic menu of beef, lamb, pork, chicken and sausage all deliciously seasoned, cooked over an open flame and carved tableside by the Gauchos. The restaurant also features a 50-item, fresh gourmet salad area containing seasonal roasted vegetables, fresh artisan breads, charcuterie, imported cheeses, authentic Brazilian dishes and other specialties. Guests can conclude their dining experience with a decadent dessert or relax with tempting after-dinner drinks.

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Tamara

Dined 3 days ago

Christmas Eve, it was very busy, but the staff still made us feel special!!

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Popular dish

Chocolate Mousse Cake

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