Ocean Z Restaurant

Ocean Z Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Serena VIP

   New York City60 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Ocean Z never disappoints! The food, the service, the delightful atmosphere all top notch. Perfect for a date night or a great meal with friends. The live music tops the evening off.
   

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   Harvey VIP

   New York City17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   The best. Great food and great service from Walter. And Eva the owner is right on top of everything to make sure all is perfect.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   New York City7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   The food was delicious! The place is beautiful! The staff is attentive and friendly! The owner is fabulous! Don’t miss this restaurant when in Aruba!
   

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   Keith VIP

   New York City14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

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

   This is the best on the island! We go at least once everytime we come to Aruba. Everytime we come we are greeted by the owner Eva. There is just something better about a restaurant that the owner is always present! The food is always outstanding. My father asked to have his leftovers wrapped. He didn’t do this at any other restaurant on the island. Eva makes sure everything is perfect…the food, the drinks and the service all impeccable!
   

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   Angela VIP

   Caribbean25 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 5, 2025

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

   A lovely evening; good drinks, good food -could be hotter) but yummy! Enjoy the live entertainment, too & scenery!
   

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   Penny

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   Similar menu to many other popular restaurants, but more pricey. Odd that they had no local fish (e.g., grouper, snapper, mahi mahi) on the menu. The food was very good, the service was excellent and there’s mostly a scenic view (though weirdly blocked by hedges that are above eye level), but too close to the parking lot.
   

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   Frank

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

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

   GREAT visit to Ocean Z on Saturday, 3/1. Walter served us and it was a great experience. Every detail is looked after and coordinated. Fantastic drinks and desert too! Great vibe!!! The gentlemen singer was one of the best and added tremendously without upstaging our dinner conversation. Looking forward to next year's trip to Aruba and to visit Ocean Z again.
   

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   Pamela Leslie

   Caribbean1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

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

   Service and ambiance were wonderfull The food presentation was beautiful Portions were generous for that type of upscale restaurant The food however had some issues ( note I am a trained chef and culinary instructor and have a critical eye and palate) My husband’s salmon dish was over salted and undercooked almost raw ( and we like salmon rare)and the fig sauce that should have been presented on top of the fish was only underneath . The caprese salad appetizer was tasty and nicely presented but it would have been outstanding if the tomatoes were riper ( a problem in most restaurants ) My sesame crusted tuna with several dipping sauces was flavorful but undercooked With such a light sear it was Basically tuna tartar more like sushi instead of cooked rare We did not order dessert This restaurant gets very good reviews on line but I’m not sure after our experience that evening that the reviews match with our expectations
   

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   Barbary VIP

   New York City24 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 26, 2025

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

   This is the Best Restaurant in Town! We have visited some of the finest restaurants on the island but none compare to Ocean Z . From the moment you enter the restaurant you are treated like a special guest. The table setting was gorgeous. A green and pink decor with individual fans for your comfort. The meal was excellent! Tuna tartar melted in your mouth the paella was so flavorful and the singers voice was heavenly. Eva the owner treats you like a guest in her home and even comes around to Personally check on you! I can assure you you will not find another experience like this in Aruba!
   

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    Tom

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

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

    We had a large party and the attention to detail with service, food presentation was outstanding..Ocean Z had a great vibe inside and outside with a beautiful sunset. All the dishes were cooked to perfection and the mixed drinks were over the top in both taste and presentation. Will be back for next year's vacation.
    

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