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Perfect setting for diner after sundown. Great food and service. On the higher side for price but worth it

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

The food was exceptional, and the service was prompt. I ordered a ribeye, and my partner ordered a New York strip. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience, and everything was delicious. The only minor detail was that I spoke Papiamento to the waiter, while my partner did not, she responded in Papiamento, which seemed to confuse him, so I assisted with translation. When I stepped away to go to the bathroom, she asked him something in Papiamento, and she brought the bill, even though we hadn't ordered dessert. This wasn't a significant issue, but I would have appreciated the opportunity to see the dessert menu. However, aside from that, we had a delightful experience, and the complimentary rose for Valentine's Day was a lovely gesture! I certainly plan to return.

Extremely well organized. We were a large group and they handled us very smoothly. The food was excellent with the small exception that my fish was cooked more than I like. But the ceviche was superb and everyone liked their meals, I’d say that was good for a party of 17! Birthday cake was outstanding.

Wow experience - from appetizers, through main corses all the way to deserts - must try. So glad we found this place. Great service (thank you Julian 👍👍👍). Ambiance is great regardless if it’s a dinner for 2 or a family affair. Look at the menu ahead of time as you will have a hard time deciding on what to pick given everything is on point.( we tried escargots, frog legs, poisson rouge, grouper and shrimp and filet mignon medium for our daughter). Now we are waiting on deserts 😋😋😋