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Linda VH · 08-02-2009, 11:02 AM

Heard that the former head chef at Sunset Grille moved over there so we tried it last night. Besides an absolutely wonderful setting the food was excellent. My spicy shrimp dinner was as good, if not better, than Yemanja and the steamed broccoli was perfect. The waitstaff was very attentive and helpful as well as one of the owners inquiring re the food and experience. Will definitely return!

Liz - Aruba Lover · 08-02-2009, 11:17 AM

I did hear awhile ago that that Chef Matt Boland was going to Pirates Nest. Besides being a great chef he is a lovely man. Very personable. I had some really nice pictures with him from years ago but my hard drive crashed and lost them.

*Arubalisa* · 08-02-2009, 11:21 AM

Yes, Matt is a very very nice man and we always enjoyed his culinary skills at the Radisson. During our last stay he was kind enough to take our dd on a tour of the kitchens ending in a snack of ... COOKIES! That was surely a hit with her! I am sure he will be an asset to the Bucuti.

~Amy~® · 08-02-2009, 11:49 AM

In the past we would have NEVER considered eating at the Pirate's Nest because it just really was never that good. With Matt there, we will definitely be stopping by in Sept. to say hello and joining him for a few drinks after closing time.

gigi · 08-07-2009, 01:25 PM

I'm so disappointed that we didnt try the Pirates Nest this year! We went there 2 years ago and it wasn't anything to write home about. This year we stayed at the bucuti for the 2nd week of our "weddingmoon" and we were so against going there. It wasnt until our last day that someone mentioned that the chef from Sunset Grille was there.

Yemanja's food is excellent, a bit pricy though. But you can't beat the atmosphere at Pirates Nest. Can't wait til next year!

08-02-2009, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Linda VH Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 255	Pirate's Nest Heard that the former head chef at Sunset Grille moved over there so we tried it last night. Besides an absolutely wonderful setting the food was excellent. My spicy shrimp dinner was as good, if not better, than Yemanja and the steamed broccoli was perfect. The waitstaff was very attentive and helpful as well as one of the owners inquiring re the food and experience. Will definitely return! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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08-02-2009, 11:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Liz - Aruba Lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,351	I did hear awhile ago that that Chef Matt Boland was going to Pirates Nest. Besides being a great chef he is a lovely man. Very personable. I had some really nice pictures with him from years ago but my hard drive crashed and lost them. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ http://dinearuba.com

08-02-2009, 11:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,684 Images: 174	Yes, Matt is a very very nice man and we always enjoyed his culinary skills at the Radisson. During our last stay he was kind enough to take our dd on a tour of the kitchens ending in a snack of ... COOKIES! That was surely a hit with her! I am sure he will be an asset to the Bucuti. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

08-02-2009, 11:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
~Amy~® Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,631	In the past we would have NEVER considered eating at the Pirate's Nest because it just really was never that good. With Matt there, we will definitely be stopping by in Sept. to say hello and joining him for a few drinks after closing time. 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

08-07-2009, 01:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
gigi Banned Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 19	I'm so disappointed that we didnt try the Pirates Nest this year! We went there 2 years ago and it wasn't anything to write home about. This year we stayed at the bucuti for the 2nd week of our "weddingmoon" and we were so against going there. It wasnt until our last day that someone mentioned that the chef from Sunset Grille was there. Yemanja's food is excellent, a bit pricy though. But you can't beat the atmosphere at Pirates Nest. Can't wait til next year! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook