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The Mrs. · 03-05-2009, 06:17 PM

Hi Everyone!

My husband are going to Aruba for our 1 year wedding anniversary and I really want to have a romantic dinner by the water. Can anyone suggest somewhere nice?

Thank you!!

Snidely · 03-05-2009, 06:33 PM

I can't speak frrom experience yet but we're going to try Passions this coming Wednesday. We're hoping to pull the daily double of a beautiful sunset AND a full moon on March 11.

I read several nice reviews so we thought we'd give it a try.

MARK68 · 03-05-2009, 06:34 PM

Old Man and the Sea (need rental car) need to make reservations, Tables are located on the beach by the water or you could request the private Gazebo on the water (need to spend $100.00 on wine,champagne or liquor to use gazebo) very nice. Passions by Amsterdan Manner is nice on the beach and taxi would be cheap from hotel area's.

*Arubalisa* · 03-05-2009, 09:32 PM

We found Passions to be our best dinner of our trip last June and look forward to returning again for our anniversary this June.

From our review:

"Friday night for our anniversary, a friend as well as my parents, had recommended Passions on the beach at the Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort.

When we arrived we were immediately greeted by Diana the hostess/maître d' and everything from the food to the service, it was nothing less than perfect and a wonderful evening. Our table was closest to the water with torches and a lantern on the table. I can imagine how nice it would be at sunset, however since we can view that from the comfort of our patio, and like to eat later, dining under the stars with the Aruban tradewinds are just delightful in my book!

Dd had Caesar Salad with shrimp and a seafood sampler platter with Caribbean lobster tail, shrimp, grouper and mahi-mahi. I had a filet mignon and dh had grilled grouper and shrimp with a creamy spicy sauce. For an appetizer he had goat cheese with prosciutto, arugula and honey dressing, I had a crab salad. Everything was delicious! If anyone has that recipe for the crab salad you just pass it on to me please!

Dessert was amazing ...a sampler with full size portions of cheese cake, tiramisu, raspberry mousse, key lime pie and chocolate cake. Even dd had a double decaf Espresso. We practically rolled back to the Tamarijn."

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cindyo · 03-06-2009, 08:54 AM

Here are a few....
Flying Fishbone, Passions, old man and the sea, Mirandi's....all water side

aruba here I come · 03-06-2009, 01:50 PM

We have reservations for the flying fishbone for the 23rd of march, It will be my first time there, I will post how it was. I am so excited, i think its going to be wonderful.
My dh has friends that went there and recommend it.

www.flyingfishbone.com

take a look

~Amy~® · 03-07-2009, 10:38 AM

Passions and The Old Man & The Sea are our two favorites for romantic, toes in the sand, beach dining.

The Old Man & The Sea is located in Savaneta so you would need a rental car (or it will be an expensive taxi ride.) Passions is located at Amsterdam Manor (Eagle Beach) so it's easy to get to by taxi from the hotel area.

http://www.passions-restaurant-aruba.com/

http://www.theoldmanandthesearestaur...a/Welcome.html

kthy66 · 03-10-2009, 10:45 AM

I am in agreement with Amy's picks...
Old Man and The Sea and Passions... I think Passions has better food but the atmosphere at Old Man is slightly better.
Hard to pick between the two but we love them both!
Try to reserve the gazebo at Old Man,,, very romantic and private!

fattypatty · 03-10-2009, 12:08 PM

not to be stickler here but, you may want to read the reviews on flying fishbone as it has been getting a lot of negative feedbacks lately.

http://www.restaurantsaruba.com/view...ml?REST_ID=116

sunworshipperII · 03-10-2009, 11:16 PM

I just made a reservation for Passions when we go this month. Can;'t wait I also made reservations for MJ's and LG Smith so far now need to figure out an Italian restaurant may try Azzurro at the playa linda

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Snidely Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bunker Bar Posts: 195 Images: 13	I can't speak frrom experience yet but we're going to try Passions this coming Wednesday. We're hoping to pull the daily double of a beautiful sunset AND a full moon on March 11. I read several nice reviews so we thought we'd give it a try. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Joe & Mimi LIFE IS GOOD

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MARK68 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: BUSTERS SPORTS BAR, CAFE CAPRI, MJ's, 080, Bugaloe, Amadeus Posts: 243	Old Man and the Sea (need rental car) need to make reservations, Tables are located on the beach by the water or you could request the private Gazebo on the water (need to spend $100.00 on wine,champagne or liquor to use gazebo) very nice. Passions by Amsterdan Manner is nice on the beach and taxi would be cheap from hotel area's. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-05-2009, 09:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,114 Images: 167	We found Passions to be our best dinner of our trip last June and look forward to returning again for our anniversary this June. From our review: "Friday night for our anniversary, a friend as well as my parents, had recommended Passions on the beach at the Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort. When we arrived we were immediately greeted by Diana the hostess/maître d' and everything from the food to the service, it was nothing less than perfect and a wonderful evening. Our table was closest to the water with torches and a lantern on the table. I can imagine how nice it would be at sunset, however since we can view that from the comfort of our patio, and like to eat later, dining under the stars with the Aruban tradewinds are just delightful in my book! Dd had Caesar Salad with shrimp and a seafood sampler platter with Caribbean lobster tail, shrimp, grouper and mahi-mahi. I had a filet mignon and dh had grilled grouper and shrimp with a creamy spicy sauce. For an appetizer he had goat cheese with prosciutto, arugula and honey dressing, I had a crab salad. Everything was delicious! If anyone has that recipe for the crab salad you just pass it on to me please! Dessert was amazing ...a sampler with full size portions of cheese cake, tiramisu, raspberry mousse, key lime pie and chocolate cake. Even dd had a double decaf Espresso. We practically rolled back to the Tamarijn." http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/restaurants%20romantic.html http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/beach%20dinner.html http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/sunset%20dinner.html Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,523 Images: 138	Here are a few.... Flying Fishbone, Passions, old man and the sea, Mirandi's....all water side Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in Next Aruba trip in

03-06-2009, 01:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
aruba here I come Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Age: 42 Posts: 297 Images: 6	We have reservations for the flying fishbone for the 23rd of march, It will be my first time there, I will post how it was. I am so excited, i think its going to be wonderful. My dh has friends that went there and recommend it. www.flyingfishbone.com take a look Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ ______________ Ellen

03-07-2009, 10:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
~Amy~® Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,557	Passions and The Old Man & The Sea are our two favorites for romantic, toes in the sand, beach dining. The Old Man & The Sea is located in Savaneta so you would need a rental car (or it will be an expensive taxi ride.) Passions is located at Amsterdam Manor (Eagle Beach) so it's easy to get to by taxi from the hotel area. http://www.passions-restaurant-aruba.com/ http://www.theoldmanandthesearestaur...a/Welcome.html Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ ~Amy~® Cabo San Lucas: March 2012 26th trip to Aruba: April 2012 27th trip to Aruba: Sept. 2012

03-10-2009, 10:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
kthy66 Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manchebo Eagle Beach, Oceania Residences, Occidental Posts: 251 Images: 19	I am in agreement with Amy's picks... Old Man and The Sea and Passions... I think Passions has better food but the atmosphere at Old Man is slightly better. Hard to pick between the two but we love them both! Try to reserve the gazebo at Old Man,,, very romantic and private! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-10-2009, 12:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
fattypatty Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: moomba, stellaris casino, baby beach, Posts: 476	not to be stickler here but, you may want to read the reviews on flying fishbone as it has been getting a lot of negative feedbacks lately. http://www.restaurantsaruba.com/view...ml?REST_ID=116 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

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sunworshipperII Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palm Beach, The Marriotts lazy river Posts: 977	I just made a reservation for Passions when we go this month. Can;'t wait I also made reservations for MJ's and LG Smith so far now need to figure out an Italian restaurant may try Azzurro at the playa linda Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ [/url]