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

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   Crissy

   New York City7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

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

   The service and Old man and the sea is beyond words!! The food was excellent, our server Wendell was excellent! It was my husbands birthday and they brought out dessert with a song. The place is very quiet and romantic. Perfect for a date night. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
   

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   StacyD VIP

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

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

   The food,drinks and service were very good. The scenery and decor is breathtaking!
   

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   Tom

   Los Angeles1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 19 February 2025

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

   I love it here. The only problem was with my 5:30 reservation. I dropped by to check out by having a drink n lunch before coming back for dinner. They had removed our 5:30 (booked directly on the website) which was very disappointing as I have come along way. I even showed them a picture of my reservation. The manager mentioned that there was an email sent to us that they don’t have availability and only allow lunch. We were not able to locate that email. Regardless, I showed them that I had a reservation at 5:30. They didn’t care. The only supper nice staff was was our server. Her name is Jean Maria. She’s exceptional. 5 stars for Jean Maria. 1 star for the manager. We wouldn’t mind even on a waiting list for cancellation. She made no effort. If it wasn’t for Jean Maria, it would have been 1 star.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Orlando1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 19 February 2025

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

   Best dinner ever. Every detail of the decor is just breath taking. Food was equally as amazing. Happy we got experience this beautiful establishment.
   

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   Kuda

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 17 February 2025

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

   Most outstanding dining experience during my trip!
   

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   Eddie

   Columbus1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 13 February 2025

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

   Everything was great until we were charged $9 for water and $25 for sharing an entree, even though our tab was already well over $100. It’s probably the coolest restaurant we’ve ever been to but the excess charges on the bill had us leave on a bad note.
   

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   Cora

   Upstate NY1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 4 February 2025

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

   What a dream this place was. Best restaurant I’ve ever been to. Hands down 10/10 experience!
   

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   Hannah

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 4 February 2025

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

   Amazing!! By far the most unique place on the island. Staff was outstanding and so knowledgeable!! Heard a wonderful story about their history as well as the incredible owner, who seems like one of a kind. She handpicks every single beautiful detail and makes this a stunning and special place to dine. My boyfriend and I can’t wait to come back. Staying at this resort would be a once in a lifetime experience.
   

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   Morgan

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 24 January 2025

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

   Absolutely stunning— unlike anything else on the island! The food was incredible and service was impeccable!
   

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    Jaclyn

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 January 2025

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

    Delicious food, great atmosphere. I had the catch of the day and my husband had surf and turf, both were amazing
    

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