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*Andrea J.* · 08-14-2010, 12:01 AM

We dined at COOKS tonight.
It is on the same road as ElGaucho and the FOOD is EXQUISITE.

Presentation is beautiful.
Food is delicious.
Prices are reasonable.

The restaurant itself is on the 2nd floor in a commercial building on the same road as ELgaucho. (1 or 2 blocks south of elGaucho)

COOKS has its own parking lot.
It has a Piano bar.
Beautiful interior, awesome air conditioning ;-) , large beautiful windows.
Sushi night on Thursdays!
And like enterprise.........THEY PICK YOU UP.

Cooks is one of the top restaurants imo.

I had grouper stuffed with baked salmon with a saffron sauce.
It was DEELICIOUS.
Paul had lamb with a cabernet savignon marinade.
Paul is lying in bed as i type and he says......ok the rack of lamb was better than any i ever had.

Our friends had the steaks that were tender and juicy, and other friends had the scallops.
Extensive wine list.

We LOVED it.
We will go again!

Location:
Wilhelmina Straat 89, Down Town
Oranjestad, ArubaPhone:588-4296 and 594-0993Tues - Sat:6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

www.cooksrestaurant.com

Shelly · 08-14-2010, 06:27 AM

Looks beautiful!! what's the dress code? Diners look pretty dressed up in the video. I'd like to try it!!

*Andrea J.* · 08-14-2010, 07:04 AM

when i looked at the website i too thought "too dressy".
found out from friends that it is not at all formal/dressy.
i had on a short set and paul had on a golf shirt and docker shorts.
the other 2 couples with us were dressed similarly.

i will mention to ommi, the owner, that formality was my first impression as well as yours when we saw the website.

danadog56 · 08-14-2010, 07:01 PM

ok andrea,,,,new restaurant to try....cant wait...november is finally getting close and I can see a dim light at the end of the tunnel...

Hope you are having a good time and enjoying yourself....

hatteras · 08-15-2010, 05:33 PM

Gotta try it next time. Sounds great.

Heather11 · 08-16-2010, 11:08 AM

Sounds awesome, thanks for the review!

a1patti · 08-16-2010, 12:50 PM

We ate at Cook's Restaurant and we had a fabulous meal. As Andrea stated, our food was delicious and presented beautifully. We both chose the filet mignon and raved about it. Cook's is now on our list to visit every time we go to Aruba.

Bryan Morris · 08-25-2010, 10:19 PM

Wow, Andrea, thanks. This is one I haven't tried and most probably wouldn't have tried it either. Coincidence while passing by there today I was really paying attention to the banner that they have outside. I'll have to try it now.

Thanks, again.

Bryan Morris

smokelaw1 · 08-31-2010, 04:14 PM

Sounds great, thanks!
As a dedicated "foodie" I'll admit that Aruba is NOT my favorite place in the world to eat. There is some good eating to be done, and I am always looking for new places to try out. Now that we go with my daughter (2.5 y/o), I can only get out so many times to my fancy-pants eateries on a two week stay. Time to start planning for December!!

Ommi · 09-01-2010, 01:13 PM

Thank you everyone. You are all welcome to Cooks Restaurant. Visit our website for menu and shuttle transport information. You can also make your reservation via our website or call us at 593-5351 or 588-4296 and we'll happy to assist you.

08-14-2010, 12:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,254 Images: 80	COOKS restaurant YOU SHOULD GO! We dined at COOKS tonight. It is on the same road as ElGaucho and the FOOD is EXQUISITE. Presentation is beautiful. Food is delicious. Prices are reasonable. The restaurant itself is on the 2nd floor in a commercial building on the same road as ELgaucho. (1 or 2 blocks south of elGaucho) COOKS has its own parking lot. It has a Piano bar. Beautiful interior, awesome air conditioning ;-) , large beautiful windows. Sushi night on Thursdays! And like enterprise.........THEY PICK YOU UP. Cooks is one of the top restaurants imo. I had grouper stuffed with baked salmon with a saffron sauce. It was DEELICIOUS. Paul had lamb with a cabernet savignon marinade. Paul is lying in bed as i type and he says......ok the rack of lamb was better than any i ever had. Our friends had the steaks that were tender and juicy, and other friends had the scallops. Extensive wine list. We LOVED it. We will go again! Location: Wilhelmina Straat 89, Down Town Oranjestad, ArubaPhone:588-4296 and 594-0993Tues - Sat:6:00 pm - 11:00 pm www.cooksrestaurant.com Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer. Last edited by Andrea J.; 08-14-2010 at 12:28 AM.

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Shelly Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Palm Beach, lighthouse, Posts: 232 Images: 4	Looks beautiful!! what's the dress code? Diners look pretty dressed up in the video. I'd like to try it!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ [/url]

08-14-2010, 07:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,254 Images: 80	when i looked at the website i too thought "too dressy". found out from friends that it is not at all formal/dressy. i had on a short set and paul had on a golf shirt and docker shorts. the other 2 couples with us were dressed similarly. i will mention to ommi, the owner, that formality was my first impression as well as yours when we saw the website. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

08-14-2010, 07:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,650 Images: 13	ok andrea,,,,new restaurant to try....cant wait...november is finally getting close and I can see a dim light at the end of the tunnel... Hope you are having a good time and enjoying yourself.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ 5 1/2 months and counting..........but getting closer everyday !!!

08-15-2010, 05:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
hatteras Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boca Catalina, Arashi Beach Manchebo Beach, Eagle Beach Posts: 246	Gotta try it next time. Sounds great. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

08-16-2010, 11:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Heather11 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 13	Sounds awesome, thanks for the review! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

08-16-2010, 12:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
a1patti Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 85	Great restaurant!!!!! We ate at Cook's Restaurant and we had a fabulous meal. As Andrea stated, our food was delicious and presented beautifully. We both chose the filet mignon and raved about it. Cook's is now on our list to visit every time we go to Aruba. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

08-25-2010, 10:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bryan Morris Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The entire island Posts: 134	Wow, Andrea, thanks. This is one I haven't tried and most probably wouldn't have tried it either. Coincidence while passing by there today I was really paying attention to the banner that they have outside. I'll have to try it now. Thanks, again. Bryan Morris Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

08-31-2010, 04:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
smokelaw1 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 19	Sounds great, thanks! As a dedicated "foodie" I'll admit that Aruba is NOT my favorite place in the world to eat. There is some good eating to be done, and I am always looking for new places to try out. Now that we go with my daughter (2.5 y/o), I can only get out so many times to my fancy-pants eateries on a two week stay. Time to start planning for December!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-01-2010, 01:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ommi Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 42	Thank you everyone. You are all welcome to Cooks Restaurant. Visit our website for menu and shuttle transport information. You can also make your reservation via our website or call us at 593-5351 or 588-4296 and we'll happy to assist you. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook