Sure, Aruba has plenty of North American-style lunch options—but why not take your taste buds on a tropical adventure? From barefoot beachfront bites to savory stews and Dutch specialties, here are some amazing Aruba lunch experiences you won’t want to miss.
🩴 Keep It Casual by the Beach
When you’re too relaxed to change out of your swimsuit, hit these laid-back lunch spots:
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Marriott’s Malmok Pool Bar & Grill – Try the famous fish tacos or the “Aruban” burger with grilled pineapple and tropical mayo
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Antilla Beach Bar – Perfect for tuna poke bowls by the shore
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Santos Coffee With Soul (Eagle Beach & downtown) – Cozy café vibes with creamy potato soup in a bread bowl or a Brie, honey, and walnut sandwich
🐟 Lunch Like a Local
Taste true Aruban flavors at these local favorites:
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Red Fish Aruba – No-frills grilled or fried catch-of-the-day, priced in florins
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Rich’s Arubian Dish & Caribbean Delight – Try their “Aruban Flag” dish or hearty stobas (stews)
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Taste My Aruba (Downtown) – Rotating specials like sanger yena (Aruban blood sausage) for the adventurous eater
🇳🇱 Dutch-Style Midday Munchies
Craving something European with a twist?
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Bingo Café (Noord) – Dig into a traditional uitsmijter or try the Indo-Dutch pork sandwich with peanut sauce
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Eetcafe The Paddock (Downtown) – Classic Dutch snacks like frikandel and bitterballen with a cold brew
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Dutch Pancake House – Beyond sweet treats, try savory pancakes with meats, cheese, and veggies galore
🌎 Midday Meals with International Flair
Explore the flavors of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia—all in one afternoon:
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The Kitchen Aruba (Downtown) – Brazilian-style buffet by weight with a massive variety of dishes
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Cuba’s Cookin’ (Renaissance Marketplace) – Cuban sandwiches and Havana-style casseroles
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Po-Ké Ono (Renaissance Marketplace & Azure Residences) – Asian fusion with poke bowls, steamed baos, and sushi
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Sunset Bistro (Radisson Blu) – Tapas-style lunch with options like salmon tiradito, grilled octopus, and brisket tacos
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Matthew’s Beachside Restaurant (Casa Del Mar) – Broad menu with wraps, quesadillas, grouper sandwiches, and must-try Caribbean seafood soup
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Studio Murano Art (Santa Cruz) – Pair your lunch with a glass-blowing demonstration at this creative alfresco eatery
Photo credits : https://www.myarubaguide.com/blogs/whats-for-lunch
