Proposed Restaurant List (first time Aruba visitors!)

[robandmaja]

We are very excited to be traveling to Aruba on our honeymoon very soon!!

I have been doing research into restaurants for dinner and I wanted to share a draft of my current list of selections. Any comments would be greatly appreciated! Our first meal will be on a Sunday...

Sunday:
Gostoso (made reservation via email, but haven't heard back...should I call)??

Monday:
Passions (I have heard food isn't the best, but sunset is amazing)??

Tuesday:
Wacky Wahoos

Wednesday (shooting for something more informal here):
Bugaloe Beach Bar & Grill

Thursday (haven't made a firm selection, but considering...):
Marina Pirata or Papiamento or Fish and More

Friday:
Marandi

Since we are staying at Bucuti Beach; have I chosen spots that will be easy to get to from the hotel? Also, I haven't found many places for lunches yet, but I figured I wouldn't try too hard to plan that ahead of time.

Any comments would be greatly appreciated!!

[Andrea J.]

my answers in bold

Originally Posted by robandmaja

We are very excited to be traveling to Aruba on our honeymoon very soon!!

I have been doing research into restaurants for dinner and I wanted to share a draft of my current list of selections. Any comments would be greatly appreciated! Our first meal will be on a Sunday...

Sunday:
Gostoso (made reservation via email, but haven't heard back...should I call)??where is this restaurant? i have never heard of it. i am clueless today.

Monday:
Passions (I have heard food isn't the best, but sunset is amazing)?? the food IS good. actualy very good.

Tuesday:
Wacky Wahoos yum

Wednesday (shooting for something more informal here):
Bugaloe Beach Bar & Grill fun and good

Thursday (haven't made a firm selection, but considering...):
Marina Pirata or Papiamento or Fish and More marina pirata

Friday:
Marandi haven't been to the current location i think i would opt for madam janette

consider buccaner for good fish great atmosphere.........the fish tanks are marvelous and the fish dinners are good!! andrea

Since we are staying at Bucuti Beach; have I chosen spots that will be easy to get to from the hotel? Also, I haven't found many places for lunches yet, but I figured I wouldn't try too hard to plan that ahead of time.

Any comments would be greatly appreciated!!

[robandmaja]

Andrea,

Thank you so much for your comments!!

Here is the link to Gostoso:
www gostosoaruba dot com

(since I am a new member the forum wouldn't let me post a link)

[Andrea J.]

www.gostosoaruba.com

rave reviews on trip advisor

the places off the beaten path are the ones to visit apparently!

welcome to the forum
and see...a forum newbie helped an old fool
thanks
andrea

[cindyo]

Originally Posted by robandmaja

we are very excited to be traveling to aruba on our honeymoon very soon!!

I have been doing research into restaurants for dinner and i wanted to share a draft of my current list of selections. Any comments would be greatly appreciated! Our first meal will be on a sunday...

Sunday:
gostoso (made reservation via email, but haven't heard back...should i call)??
never heard of the place
monday:
passions (i have heard food isn't the best, but sunset is amazing)??
photo op's !
tuesday:
wacky wahoos
going ourselves november

wednesday (shooting for something more informal here):
bugaloe beach bar & grill
never been...

thursday (haven't made a firm selection, but considering...):
marina pirata or papiamento or fish and more

friday:
marandi
good
places i feel you are missing...madame jeannettes, old man and the sea, flying fishbone
since we are staying at bucuti beach; have i chosen spots that will be easy to get to from the hotel? Also, i haven't found many places for lunches yet, but i figured i wouldn't try too hard to plan that ahead of time.
lunch..cilo, plaza cafe, iguana joes, salt and pepper...ah, to many restaurants,not enuf days...

any comments would be greatly appreciated!!

comments in red

[Sunny Beaches]

Will you have a car as some that you list or have been suggested you will need one or a taxi (if you cab it go with Bully) Windows on Aruba, low rise area across from the Tam.

[cindyo]

Originally Posted by Andrea J.

www.gostosoaruba.com

rave reviews on trip advisor

the places off the beaten path are the ones to visit apparently!

welcome to the forum
and see...a forum newbie helped an old fool
thanks
andrea

Just pulled up the site...looks interesting...waiting to hear some reviews on it as the menu is a little higher than what we are used to paying.., but, it does look good..nice site

[Andrea J.]

cindy their prices are in FLORINS

so the prices are pretty reasonable
andrea

[cindyo]

Originally Posted by Andrea J.

cindy their prices are in FLORINS

so the prices are pretty reasonable
andrea

DAH...forgot about that...so, yes, resonable and close...stay tuned

[princess]

Wednesday (shooting for something more informal here):
Bugaloe Beach Bar & Grill

This is a fabulous place to just relax, enjoy the sunset and have a decent, reasonably priced meal in an informal atmosphere. My favorite place on earth!!

If you are in for entertainment while dining, go there Tuesday night instead; live music from 5-8 pm. Wednesdays they have free latino dance lessons..