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

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   Tom

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 19, 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

   Orlando

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 19, 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

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 17, 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

   Columbus

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 13, 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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   Hannah

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 4, 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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   Cora

   Upstate NY

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 4, 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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   Morgan

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 24, 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 City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 22, 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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   Domenica

   Toronto

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 9, 2025

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

   This place is all about the ambience. I can certainly appreciate the idea of romantic dining but it was absolutely silence. Food quality super basic and not good enough that I would go back. For example mashed potatoes did not look like real potatoes but ones you can make from a box
   

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    Katie

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

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

    Best Birthday experience right on the water with the perfect views! Highly recommend!!!
    

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