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KATH2ME · 07-27-2009, 05:56 PM

Can anyone give me their thoughts on this place for regular dinner, they also have a italian nite , about how far away from the marriott ocean club ?

Liz - Aruba Lover · 07-27-2009, 06:03 PM

Kathy Matthew's Beachside is at Casa del Mar. If you know where Alhambra Casino is (near the hospital), CDM is right behind the casino. If you are looking for good Italian food, I would not recommend Matthew's. It is not a Italian restaurant. They call it Italian night because they offer a free Caesar salad when ordering an entree. There is a new restaruant close to there called Ellioti's. I haven't eaten there as it opened the day after I left in April. Its next to Pizza Bob's in Costa Linda parking lot. I read couple of negative reviews but mostly positive.

*Arubalisa* · 07-27-2009, 06:04 PM

Matthews http://www.matthews-aruba.com is at Casa del Mar http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=12.5389489&lon=-70.0624967&z=18&l=0&m=b in the low rise area. Definitely not within walking distance of the high rise resorts. All together about 3 1/4 miles.

Randi · 07-27-2009, 08:41 PM

ok, I know I am going to get a lot of flack for what I am about to say but...

We went to Matthew's last December as we are always on "the hunt" for new places to eat. We found the location/restaurant very nice but the food average. We ate the off the regular menu. From experience, I have found that usually those "special" themed nights the food isn't amazing anywhere.

We stay at the Surf Club and are going to try Azzuro, which is at the Playa Linda (walking distance) instead of Gianni's this year. We like the food at Gianni's but too much frustration with the service.

KATH2ME · 07-27-2009, 09:49 PM

thanks all,
randi, what kind of flack ? thanks for your input
I will look at the Azzuro menu ? I didn't care for gianni myself last year, but alot of people staying at the Radisson, loved it, so I will assume it was just us, have to give it another try

cindyo · 07-27-2009, 11:26 PM

[quote=Randi;146935]ok, I know I am going to get a lot of flack for what I am about to say but...

Heck no...no flack from us...

weidle · 07-27-2009, 11:44 PM

In June Azzuro was really good. I also think Matthew's was really good.
We are going back to Aruba in September and planning to eat at both.

serene56 · 07-28-2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randi

We stay at the Surf Club and are going to try Azzuro, which is at the Playa Linda (walking distance) instead of Gianni's this year. We like the food at Gianni's but too much frustration with the service.

We also tried Giannis last Sept and for a lot of money we got very small portions-
But isnt Azzuro owned by the same people--- if its owned by the same people can it be a total different experience then Gianni?

Linda VH · 07-28-2009, 11:12 AM

Matthews has an all you can eat rib night that people rave about - we have gone on their special nights (they have them almost every night so you really can't avoid them) but ordered the regular meal. We enjoy the restaurant but would go to Elliotti's for Italian in that area and to Azzurro in the high rises.

Karma · 07-28-2009, 12:54 PM

We have tried all of the above, but went to Casa Tua across from the Radisson and found this "personally" to be the best.

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KATH2ME Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Radisson, Gilligans Posts: 800	Matthews Can anyone give me their thoughts on this place for regular dinner, they also have a italian nite , about how far away from the marriott ocean club ? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Kathy

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Liz - Aruba Lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,351	Kathy Matthew's Beachside is at Casa del Mar. If you know where Alhambra Casino is (near the hospital), CDM is right behind the casino. If you are looking for good Italian food, I would not recommend Matthew's. It is not a Italian restaurant. They call it Italian night because they offer a free Caesar salad when ordering an entree. There is a new restaruant close to there called Ellioti's. I haven't eaten there as it opened the day after I left in April. Its next to Pizza Bob's in Costa Linda parking lot. I read couple of negative reviews but mostly positive. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ http://dinearuba.com

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,111 Images: 167	Matthews http://www.matthews-aruba.com is at Casa del Mar http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=12.5389489&lon=-70.0624967&z=18&l=0&m=b in the low rise area. Definitely not within walking distance of the high rise resorts. All together about 3 1/4 miles. 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 Last edited by Arubalisa; 07-28-2009 at 01:14 PM.

07-27-2009, 08:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Randi Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,483 Images: 9	ok, I know I am going to get a lot of flack for what I am about to say but... We went to Matthew's last December as we are always on "the hunt" for new places to eat. We found the location/restaurant very nice but the food average. We ate the off the regular menu. From experience, I have found that usually those "special" themed nights the food isn't amazing anywhere. We stay at the Surf Club and are going to try Azzuro, which is at the Playa Linda (walking distance) instead of Gianni's this year. We like the food at Gianni's but too much frustration with the service. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Randi Next Aruba trip in

07-27-2009, 09:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
KATH2ME Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Radisson, Gilligans Posts: 800	thanks all, randi, what kind of flack ? thanks for your input I will look at the Azzuro menu ? I didn't care for gianni myself last year, but alot of people staying at the Radisson, loved it, so I will assume it was just us, have to give it another try Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Kathy

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cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,523 Images: 138	[quote=Randi;146935]ok, I know I am going to get a lot of flack for what I am about to say but... Heck no...no flack from us... 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

07-27-2009, 11:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
weidle Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 29	In June Azzuro was really good. I also think Matthew's was really good. We are going back to Aruba in September and planning to eat at both. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

07-28-2009, 11:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
Linda VH Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 255	Matthews has an all you can eat rib night that people rave about - we have gone on their special nights (they have them almost every night so you really can't avoid them) but ordered the regular meal. We enjoy the restaurant but would go to Elliotti's for Italian in that area and to Azzurro in the high rises. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

07-28-2009, 12:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Karma Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11	We have tried all of the above, but went to Casa Tua across from the Radisson and found this "personally" to be the best. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook