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Pendell · 04-29-2011, 07:54 PM

Ah yes, just got back from having dinner at Tony Roma's - it never fails to disappoint. When will they learn that you need to put ribs on the fire again after you put the sauce on? Luke warm ribs, after a 20 minute wait, with sauce right out of the bottle is not what I call tasty. The price - $28 dollars a plate before drinks or any extras - almost 50% more than I would expect to pay and 70% more than they are worth. And oh, don't be lured by the coupons you see for this restaurant - they will find a way to somehow not be able to honor them. The manager, the one standing around doing nothing, will tell you why you have been duped. There are plenty of good rib houses on the Island, Tony Roma's isn't one of them

*Andrea J.* · 04-29-2011, 08:44 PM

your opinion of that restaurant rivals my opinion of that restaurant.

and....... that restaurant was always my husband's first night regular!!

explorer213 · 04-30-2011, 11:14 PM

If you want the best ribs on the island just walk right down the street to Smokey Joes!

jeffnev · 05-01-2011, 01:30 PM

Totally agree. Too many good local restaurants in Aruba to get stuck at Tony Roma's. I do love Smokey Joe's-it's convenient and has some great drinks to go with the yummy ribs but I am drooling reading about Kings on the bb.

corona · 05-01-2011, 02:29 PM

The next time we have ribs, I'm going to try Kings. We really like Smokey Joe's ribs, but it was as much to take our boys as anything else. Now that my husband and I are going solo, I'd like to try a new place.

We've never been to Tony Roma's, but we went to one in Las Vegas once when we were downtown on Freemont St.. We got steaks, and they were surprisingly good for the price.

jdoll · 05-01-2011, 08:29 PM

Tony Roma - Hooters - TGI Fridays - or anything else found in the states may be grand if you are traveling with little ones, but Aruba has too many fine Chef's turning out great meals to spend time or money on corporation menus that we can find when at home.

Randi · 05-01-2011, 10:41 PM

We gave up on Tony Romas years ago....

Shnyda · 05-05-2011, 09:06 AM

We always walk right past Tony Roma's and do Smoky Joes - great ribs there!

devilsangel7681 · 05-05-2011, 10:05 AM

Good to know, we will not be eating at Tony's. I have heard nothing but good things about Smokey Joe's.

arubamark · 05-05-2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randi

We gave up on Tony Romas years ago....

Us too!!!!!

04-29-2011, 07:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pendell Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3	Tony Romas Ah yes, just got back from having dinner at Tony Roma's - it never fails to disappoint. When will they learn that you need to put ribs on the fire again after you put the sauce on? Luke warm ribs, after a 20 minute wait, with sauce right out of the bottle is not what I call tasty. The price - $28 dollars a plate before drinks or any extras - almost 50% more than I would expect to pay and 70% more than they are worth. And oh, don't be lured by the coupons you see for this restaurant - they will find a way to somehow not be able to honor them. The manager, the one standing around doing nothing, will tell you why you have been duped. There are plenty of good rib houses on the Island, Tony Roma's isn't one of them Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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04-29-2011, 08:44 PM	#2 (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	your opinion of that restaurant rivals my opinion of that restaurant. and....... that restaurant was always my husband's first night regular!! 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.

04-30-2011, 11:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
explorer213 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 9	If you want the best ribs on the island just walk right down the street to Smokey Joes! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-01-2011, 01:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
jeffnev Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: palm beach, eagle beach, any happy hour Posts: 547 Images: 4	Totally agree. Too many good local restaurants in Aruba to get stuck at Tony Roma's. I do love Smokey Joe's-it's convenient and has some great drinks to go with the yummy ribs but I am drooling reading about Kings on the bb. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

05-01-2011, 02:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
corona Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 415	The next time we have ribs, I'm going to try Kings. We really like Smokey Joe's ribs, but it was as much to take our boys as anything else. Now that my husband and I are going solo, I'd like to try a new place. We've never been to Tony Roma's, but we went to one in Las Vegas once when we were downtown on Freemont St.. We got steaks, and they were surprisingly good for the price. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem Next Aruba trip in Loving Aruba Since Honeymoon 1984

05-01-2011, 08:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
jdoll Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 214	Tony Roma - Hooters - TGI Fridays - or anything else found in the states may be grand if you are traveling with little ones, but Aruba has too many fine Chef's turning out great meals to spend time or money on corporation menus that we can find when at home. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Bon bini bèk na paradiso Next Aruba trip in

05-01-2011, 10:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Randi Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,516 Images: 9	We gave up on Tony Romas years ago.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Randi Next Aruba trip in

05-05-2011, 09:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
Shnyda Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gold Coast Villas, Stellaris Casino, Madame Janettes, Arashi Beach, Baby Beach, Sopranos Posts: 651 Images: 6	We always walk right past Tony Roma's and do Smoky Joes - great ribs there! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ -E&K- Follow me on Twitter @ShnydaOne Summer Aruba trip in New Year's 2013 Aruba trip in

05-05-2011, 10:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
devilsangel7681 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Costa Linda, Reniessance, any place where there is a beach and tiki hut I am good 8) Posts: 99	Good to know, we will not be eating at Tony's. I have heard nothing but good things about Smokey Joe's. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________