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KarenCT · 04-14-2009, 03:31 PM

We are leaving for the airport tomorrow night for a very early flight to aruba on Thursday. Would love to eat at Madame Jenette's while we are there. The thing is we would like to wing what nights we would eat where and I've read a few posts that due to the economy reservations aren't as necessary in the past for many restaurants. What are your feelings on making reservations for MJ's? We are a party of 8.

*Arubalisa* · 04-14-2009, 03:53 PM

Madame Janette's IS one of the most popular restaurants on the island.

Factors to consider:

You will be a large group.
There is limited seating when there is a rain shower.

If you don't mind waiting for a table, of course, take your chances.

If you need to eat at a specific time, make a reservation. Definitely not a restaurant where you can breeze right in, even more so in that it is Easter week.

You could always wait until you arrive on the island and see what your concierge says. If worst comes to worst and you cannot get a reservation one of your first nights, hopefully they would be able to get you in one of the later nights before your vacation is over.

Either way, my motto is always, better safe than sorry.

Tom and Karen · 04-15-2009, 03:40 PM

With a group your size, I would recommend resverations.

KarenCT · 04-15-2009, 04:27 PM

Thanks! I made the reservations!

sunworshipperII · 04-16-2009, 10:52 PM

Enjoy, get a T=shirt they have for their 10th anniversary

Randi · 04-16-2009, 11:53 PM

when we were there in Feb and we were a party of 3, couldn't get a second reservation there unless we wanted to go at 9:30pm so don't be disappointed, make a reservation asap!!

NealNearNorth · 04-17-2009, 04:25 PM

I would say that no matter how many are in your party, you should reserve. A couple came in where I work and said they were going to MJ's the next night, which was a Tuesday, and were planning on going in at 6:30. I insisted on calling for them, and it turned out they had nothing at 6:30, even for 2 on a Tuesday, but gladly took a reservation for 6 PM, while it was still available.

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KarenCT Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 32	How important are reservations for MJ's? We are leaving for the airport tomorrow night for a very early flight to aruba on Thursday. Would love to eat at Madame Jenette's while we are there. The thing is we would like to wing what nights we would eat where and I've read a few posts that due to the economy reservations aren't as necessary in the past for many restaurants. What are your feelings on making reservations for MJ's? We are a party of 8. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,115 Images: 167	Madame Janette's IS one of the most popular restaurants on the island. Factors to consider: You will be a large group. There is limited seating when there is a rain shower. If you don't mind waiting for a table, of course, take your chances. If you need to eat at a specific time, make a reservation. Definitely not a restaurant where you can breeze right in, even more so in that it is Easter week. You could always wait until you arrive on the island and see what your concierge says. If worst comes to worst and you cannot get a reservation one of your first nights, hopefully they would be able to get you in one of the later nights before your vacation is over. Either way, my motto is always, better safe than sorry. 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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Randi Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,484 Images: 9	when we were there in Feb and we were a party of 3, couldn't get a second reservation there unless we wanted to go at 9:30pm so don't be disappointed, make a reservation asap!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Randi Next Aruba trip in

04-17-2009, 04:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
NealNearNorth Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sopranos Piano Bar, Café 080, Costa Linda Posts: 114 Images: 13	I would say that no matter how many are in your party, you should reserve. A couple came in where I work and said they were going to MJ's the next night, which was a Tuesday, and were planning on going in at 6:30. I insisted on calling for them, and it turned out they had nothing at 6:30, even for 2 on a Tuesday, but gladly took a reservation for 6 PM, while it was still available. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook