We are here!

[Awest]

After months of planning, decision making, and lists...we are finally in Aruba for the first time. We are settling in and did some grocery shopping yesterday. We had lunch at a place called Red Fish. Our toddler is still recovering from the travel day but is loving exploring the new place. We are cleared to stay for 30 days and will go to immigration tomorrow to see about getting clearance for the rest. Thank you all for assisting with my questions!

Any restaurant recommendations are always welcome, as I typically travel for food

[phrogg108]

We got here yesterday for our second trip. Have a WONDERFUL time!!! I am jealous of your 30 day stay!

As for food, ill leave that to others here on the forum. We have a fondness for Local Store, but plan to try some other places this trip that we did not before (Alfies, Saco di Felipe and some other smaller places). We tried a lot of the more upscale places last trip, but are trying to watch the budget a little closer this time. Lol.

Let us know what you find!!

[Andrea J.]

enjoy and please if you can, post here in this thread when you are able!

visit the culinary section for some dining ideas.

have fun and thanks for checking in.

where are you staying?

After months of planning, decision making, and lists...we are finally in Aruba for the first time. We are settling in and did some grocery shopping yesterday. We had lunch at a place called Red Fish. Our toddler is still recovering from the travel day but is loving exploring the new place. We are cleared to stay for 30 days and will go to immigration tomorrow to see about getting clearance for the rest. Thank you all for assisting with my questions!

Any restaurant recommendations are always welcome, as I typically travel for food

[brady bear]

Please share place and experience.
Planning to go back Nov 2021

[robin]

Awesome!

[B Likes To Travel]

Red Fish is one of my favorites. I also like Pika’s Corner, Bohemian, Zeerovers, West Deck, Bugaloe, Wilhemina (upscale), the Chophouse at Manchebo, Salt and Pepper, Dushi Bagels and Burgers, the Pastechi house downtown for light fare...I’m sure I’m forgetting something.

[Awest]

We are staying in Terra del Sol. We rented a car to get around for now. My husband is doing most of the driving so far. I haven't quite mastered all the round abouts.

[Awest]

I always love visiting a place a second time because it feels familiar. I hope you find wonderful places to eat and see!

We got here yesterday for our second trip. Have a WONDERFUL time!!! I am jealous of your 30 day stay!

As for food, ill leave that to others here on the forum. We have a fondness for Local Store, but plan to try some other places this trip that we did not before (Alfies, Saco di Felipe and some other smaller places). We tried a lot of the more upscale places last trip, but are trying to watch the budget a little closer this time. Lol.

Let us know what you find!!

[Awest]

We have spent the week getting settled and adjusted. We made it Zeerovers and it was amazing! My son loved watching them feed the fish too. We went to Baby Beach yesterday and loved it. My son hates waves so the calm waters were perfect for him. He ran right to it. Thanks for recommending that one! My husband and a friend had lunch today at a place called The Grand Fish. He said service and food were really good. The mosquitoes are eating me alive! International mosquitoes love me.

We haven't made it to a casino yet but plan on it soon. Are they smoking or non smoking? Do they have craps tables?

[Andrea J.]

Glad that you are having fun.

sorry about the biting bugs.

all casinos NON smoking now....since MidSummer
Yes to Craps at some...Alhambra, and Marriott for certain.
The others, I am unsure.

We have spent the week getting settled and adjusted. We made it Zeerovers and it was amazing! My son loved watching them feed the fish too. We went to Baby Beach yesterday and loved it. My son hates waves so the calm waters were perfect for him. He ran right to it. Thanks for recommending that one! My husband and a friend had lunch today at a place called The Grand Fish. He said service and food were really good. The mosquitoes are eating me alive! International mosquitoes love me.

We haven't made it to a casino yet but plan on it soon. Are they smoking or non smoking? Do they have craps tables?