Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Oranjestad

I had an amazing time at Patrizia’s of New York in Aruba! The food was hot and absolutely delicious. The service was impressively fast—you always see the staff speed walking to ensure everything runs smoothly. The team is very attentive, making sure you have everything you need. Highly recommend!

Elements is a favorite every year. Harrison was our waiter, and he was wonderful- as are all the staff. The menu changed and we missed our favorite appetizers from last year, but the ceviche and spicy shrimp were delicious. Tuna steak was cooked perfectly and the cheesecake is the best I have had here. Above all, it is the perfect place to watch the sunset on this beautiful island.

Apps and main entrees were great! I would pass on their desserts.

All 12 in our group had a perfect dinner. Fish was very fresh (unlike many restaurants here) and all the meals were delicious. I had lamb and it was amazing. It was nice that several items had 2 portion sizes so I was able to get an appropriate sized meal. In addition, their wine list was nice and had good pricing. Lastly the ambiance was amazing! Fun to have our feet in the sand, watch the sunset, and listen to soft music. By far the best restaurant over our 7 night stay in Aruba.

If you are planning a trip to Aruba and don’t include Atardi in your itinerary, you might as well stay home. Atardi is a must-visit, especially if you can secure a coveted sunset reservation. My wife and I arrived at 6:15 for our 6:30 reservation, with sunset at 6:45. We enjoyed cocktails at the bar while waiting for our table and were seated promptly at our reservation time, right at the water's edge, where the fun began. We were warmly greeted by Mauricio and Juan, who would take care of us that evening. Juan went above and beyond by choreographing pictures and a video of us, capturing the breathtaking sunset over the ocean. He even arranged our drinks and the table to look stunning in the background of the photos and video. Now, onto dinner, which was simply outstanding. We started with the Atardi salad and iron-seared scallops; both dishes were excellent, and I highly recommend the scallops. For the main course, my wife ordered the filet, while I chose the short ribs. Again, everything was exceptional. The short ribs could be cut with a fork and were served with pickled fennel and carrots. The filet was cooked to perfection and paired with au gratin potatoes. To conclude our meal, we enjoyed an Atardi Sunset (a flaming chocolate dessert) along with a specialty coffee. The entire dining experience was outstanding from start to finish. It was very relaxing, and at no point did we feel rushed. A huge thank you to the entire Atardi team, especially Juan and Mauricio, for making this a wonderful experience.