Restaurants near Guadirikirt Cave

We booked AZAR blind, didn’t read too much on it and just saw it was close and had availability. WOW, to say we scored in an understatement…we were blown away. Starting with the Smoked Rum Old Fashioned…brought to the table under a dome filled with fragrant woodsmoke, this was a crafted cocktail that impressed across all the senses. We had 6 of the 11 apptz offered…all fabulous (but I am still thinking on how tender their octopus was). The mains were very generously sized and each had a custom tweak that made them unique to AZAR; fire grill pichana, branzino, the shrimp salad and an over-the-top cowboy cut steak that even our 19 yr old carnivore had to rally to finish. Desserts..the Black Forest Brownie and the Churros were killer. Our server, Maria, was a pro throughout..including with the wine pairing, she was great. Mgmt stopped by and checked in, always a nice touch and confirmed that AZAR is a top dining choice in Aruba

From the moment you walk into Madame Janette, you are transported into a garden oasis where the scents of spices and flowers fill your senses and prepare you for an experience you will remember forever. The quality of service and food is top caliber and Michelin level. The staff is attentive and super courteous. As I looked around, I noticed the staff greeting returning customers and greeting them with hugs and kisses. You didn’t see any less warmth for new customers. Which is such a nice experience because no one wants to feel left out.

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.

Once again Lina exceeded our expectations ! The special grouper ceviche was sublime and unforgettable. The tuna in the tiradito was so fresh. And the lobster risotto stock dense and rich with lots of lobster.

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.