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*Arubalisa* · 09-09-2009, 09:53 AM

For your destinations a rental car is going to be a bit more expensive than just the taxi fares. I did a similar breakdown in another thread, but their taxi fares were more expensive in that they are staying at the high rises. Another consideration is enjoying a bottle of wine with dinner and not having to worry about drinking and driving.

Like Andrea said, all the beach dinners, may be a bit overkill, you could just as easily substitute L.G. Smith's Steak & Chop Houseright at the Renaissance. They have a very nice atmosphere overlooking the marina. Romantic at night.

...and save the taxi fare.

jaime6894 · 09-12-2009, 12:43 AM

My husband and I will be going back to Aruba for the second time in October and can't wait to go back to Madame Jeanette's. I would go there for sure.

Our favorite was Flying Fishbone but Madame Jeanette's is a close second. We also ate at Amazonia and El Gaucho and they were pretty good too.

firsttimearuba · 09-16-2009, 04:43 AM

Thanks for the great advice all! Counting down to our trip! So I booked Madame Jeannette for Thursday night...The menu looks great! Can you guys give me an idea about how far those restaurants are from Renaissance Aruba (our hotel)? I'm also trying to figure out which reservation to cancel between OMATS, FF, or Passions as they all look great. I agree it might be overkill, but can someone help me decide which to cancel because this is our first trip. I'd sure appreciate the advice regarding which restaurant to cancel. Also, can you recommend a few very casual and fun places to go the first night we get there. I booked the wood-fired grill place simply to have something scheduled plus its right around our hotel area.

Regarding the rental car vs taxi debate I'm still deciding...How's the traffic on the island. I want to have a stress free vacation, but I also like the flexibility of being able to travel to places like Baby Beach for a day. The Renaissance Aruba has a 40 acre private island, but it might be ncie to get out for a day and tour the island at our own pace...suggestions? Thanks again to all of you!

cindyo · 09-16-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by firsttimearuba

It's our first trip to Aruba...We are staying at the Renaissance Aruba. Leaving for Aruba on September 18th! Also, any recommendations for our Thursday evening dinner its our last night before coming back home.

Yemanja Woodfired Grill – Saturday, September 19th, 2009
Passions – Sunday, September 20th
½ Day Snorkel & Luncheon; Dinner – Tony Roma’s – Monday, September 21st
Old Man and the Sea – Tuesday, September 22nd
Flying Fishbone – Wednesday, September 23rd
Thursday, September 24th - TBD

The 2 highlited are next to each other and imop to much alike.
Having a rental car in a parking lot right next to your hotel is perfect. You don't have to hike to it...
Try madam jeannettes as Andrea suggests, its worth the visit.
We have stay at Renn 13 years...enjoy it, cindy

Sunny Beaches · 09-16-2009, 03:36 PM

IMO I would switch OMATS with windows, still great views, food & service, but enclosed & ac'd. It's across from the Tamarijn

Sunny Beaches · 09-16-2009, 03:37 PM

Sorry that would be Windows on Aruba. So much for prof-reading

*Arubalisa* · 09-16-2009, 03:49 PM

We enjoyed Windows on Aruba as well and are returning in December.

firsttimearuba · 09-17-2009, 01:30 AM

Between Passions, OMATS, and FF which one should I cancel since it might be overkill...Thanks so much for your feedback!

*Andrea J.* · 09-17-2009, 02:49 PM

tough choice
if it were i.....................i think omats could be ditched only because ................oh gosh i dunno why

put the names in a hat!?!?!

the saying for aruba should be "aruba, so many restaurants, not enough time"
andrea

*Arubalisa* · 09-17-2009, 03:30 PM

Flying Fishbone ranks higher than OM&TS. http://www.restaurantsaruba.com/topten.html with many, many more reviews. I would keep Passions, their atmosphere is just a tad different than the other two and the food is reasonable $$$ (for Aruba), considering you are dining on the beach, as well as delicious.

The other two dinners will run you much more $$$

09-09-2009, 09:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,108 Images: 167	For your destinations a rental car is going to be a bit more expensive than just the taxi fares. I did a similar breakdown in another thread, but their taxi fares were more expensive in that they are staying at the high rises. Another consideration is enjoying a bottle of wine with dinner and not having to worry about drinking and driving. Like Andrea said, all the beach dinners, may be a bit overkill, you could just as easily substitute L.G. Smith's Steak & Chop Houseright at the Renaissance. They have a very nice atmosphere overlooking the marina. Romantic at night. ...and save the taxi fare. 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

09-12-2009, 12:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
jaime6894 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 25	My husband and I will be going back to Aruba for the second time in October and can't wait to go back to Madame Jeanette's. I would go there for sure. Our favorite was Flying Fishbone but Madame Jeanette's is a close second. We also ate at Amazonia and El Gaucho and they were pretty good too. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Last edited by jaime6894; 09-12-2009 at 12:45 AM.

09-16-2009, 04:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
firsttimearuba Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8	Thanks for the great advice all! Counting down to our trip! So I booked Madame Jeannette for Thursday night...The menu looks great! Can you guys give me an idea about how far those restaurants are from Renaissance Aruba (our hotel)? I'm also trying to figure out which reservation to cancel between OMATS, FF, or Passions as they all look great. I agree it might be overkill, but can someone help me decide which to cancel because this is our first trip. I'd sure appreciate the advice regarding which restaurant to cancel. Also, can you recommend a few very casual and fun places to go the first night we get there. I booked the wood-fired grill place simply to have something scheduled plus its right around our hotel area. Regarding the rental car vs taxi debate I'm still deciding...How's the traffic on the island. I want to have a stress free vacation, but I also like the flexibility of being able to travel to places like Baby Beach for a day. The Renaissance Aruba has a 40 acre private island, but it might be ncie to get out for a day and tour the island at our own pace...suggestions? Thanks again to all of you! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-16-2009, 03:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sunny Beaches Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 500	IMO I would switch OMATS with windows, still great views, food & service, but enclosed & ac'd. It's across from the Tamarijn Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-16-2009, 03:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
Sunny Beaches Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 500	Sorry that would be Windows on Aruba. So much for prof-reading Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-16-2009, 03:49 PM	#17 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,108 Images: 167	We enjoyed Windows on Aruba as well and are returning in December. 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

09-17-2009, 01:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
firsttimearuba Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8	Passions, OMATS, and FF... Between Passions, OMATS, and FF which one should I cancel since it might be overkill...Thanks so much for your feedback! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-17-2009, 02:49 PM	#19 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,007 Images: 74	tough choice if it were i.....................i think omats could be ditched only because ................oh gosh i dunno why put the names in a hat!?!?! the saying for aruba should be "aruba, so many restaurants, not enough time" andrea 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.

09-17-2009, 03:30 PM	#20 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,108 Images: 167	Flying Fishbone ranks higher than OM&TS. http://www.restaurantsaruba.com/topten.html with many, many more reviews. I would keep Passions, their atmosphere is just a tad different than the other two and the food is reasonable $$$ (for Aruba), considering you are dining on the beach, as well as delicious. The other two dinners will run you much more $$$ 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