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Missyrose · 05-07-2010, 11:56 AM

Hi, longtime lurker, first-time poster here...

I've been going to Aruba for a decade (11 trips in 10 years, yeah I love this island). But for the first time I'm going without my family, just my BF. I've been to Flying Fishbone a bunch of times with my family and LOVE it. But without Dad paying for the long cab ride on this trip, I'm thinking $80 in cab fare may be a little steep for us.

Anyone have any suggestions for a substitute restaurant that's as much on-the-beach fun as FF, but is closer to the high rises (we'll be at the Marriott). Just to give you an idea, here are the other restaurants we've already got lined up for that week:

Papiamento
Madam Jannettes
Blossoms
Chalet Suisse
Amazonia

Thanks for your help!

*Andrea J.* · 05-07-2010, 12:17 PM

welcome to the forum!!!

for seafood BETTER than FF try Wacky WAHOO, on Palm beach rd. (near high rise)

and by better, i mean tastier. IMO

does not compare though in presentation and atmosphere of FF

but, we LOVE WACKY WAHOO

Aruba76 · 05-07-2010, 12:21 PM

Passions at Amsterdam Manor is great. It is on the beach and the atmosphere is wonderful. The food is good, not great, but the watermelon salad is a must. IMO, the atmosphere is worth the visit.

Shnyda · 05-07-2010, 12:27 PM

Passions is pretty decent and a lot closer!

rob o · 05-07-2010, 12:35 PM

For similar ambiance but cheaper try Marina Pirata.

*Andrea J.* · 05-07-2010, 12:36 PM

PINCHOS is across from the Talk of the Town....near the roundabout ........nice harbor view and great fun watching the planes come in.

*Arubalisa* · 05-07-2010, 12:50 PM

Passions is on the beach at the Amsterdam Manor (low rise resort). Terrific service, delicious food and same sunset.

If you still wanted to go to the FFB or try Marina Pirata, consider renting a car for the day.

Taxi fares

luvsun · 05-09-2010, 10:07 AM

or rent a car for the day and drive around, then you have a car for Flying Fishbone.
you can find a car inexpensive online for 1 day..just a thought :~}

danadog56 · 05-09-2010, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvsun

or rent a car for the day and drive around, then you have a car for Flying Fishbone.
you can find a car inexpensive online for 1 day..just a thought :~}

That might be a good idea, if you'd like to try a different restaurant you could go to Marina Pirata in the evening and during the day take a tour of the island, maybe go to baby beach or NB....but you'd be killing 2 birds with one stone...

Jackie018 · 05-10-2010, 09:11 AM

Why don’t you try Matthews. I haven't been yet, but plan on going there when I arrive in July. My friends who were in Aruba in October for their honeymoon recommended it. Here is the link....it looks really nice.
http://www.matthews-aruba.com/home/index.html

05-07-2010, 11:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Missyrose Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1	Substitute for Flying Fishbone Hi, longtime lurker, first-time poster here... I've been going to Aruba for a decade (11 trips in 10 years, yeah I love this island). But for the first time I'm going without my family, just my BF. I've been to Flying Fishbone a bunch of times with my family and LOVE it. But without Dad paying for the long cab ride on this trip, I'm thinking $80 in cab fare may be a little steep for us. Anyone have any suggestions for a substitute restaurant that's as much on-the-beach fun as FF, but is closer to the high rises (we'll be at the Marriott). Just to give you an idea, here are the other restaurants we've already got lined up for that week: Papiamento Madam Jannettes Blossoms Chalet Suisse Amazonia Thanks for your help! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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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: 13,255 Images: 80	welcome to the forum!!! for seafood BETTER than FF try Wacky WAHOO, on Palm beach rd. (near high rise) and by better, i mean tastier. IMO does not compare though in presentation and atmosphere of FF but, we LOVE WACKY WAHOO 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.

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Aruba76 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Floating in the ocean at the Radisson Posts: 31	Passions at Amsterdam Manor is great. It is on the beach and the atmosphere is wonderful. The food is good, not great, but the watermelon salad is a must. IMO, the atmosphere is worth the visit. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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05-07-2010, 12:36 PM	#6 (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: 13,255 Images: 80	PINCHOS is across from the Talk of the Town....near the roundabout ........nice harbor view and great fun watching the planes come in. 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.; 05-07-2010 at 12:58 PM. Reason: thx lisa

05-07-2010, 12:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,684 Images: 174	Passions is on the beach at the Amsterdam Manor (low rise resort). Terrific service, delicious food and same sunset. If you still wanted to go to the FFB or try Marina Pirata, consider renting a car for the day. Taxi fares 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 Last edited by Arubalisa; 05-07-2010 at 01:24 PM.

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luvsun Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: our back veranda... Posts: 393	or rent a car for the day and drive around, then you have a car for Flying Fishbone. you can find a car inexpensive online for 1 day..just a thought :~} Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-10-2010, 09:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jackie018 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8	Why don’t you try Matthews. I haven't been yet, but plan on going there when I arrive in July. My friends who were in Aruba in October for their honeymoon recommended it. Here is the link....it looks really nice. http://www.matthews-aruba.com/home/index.html Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook