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Smokey Joe's


4.0 of 5 stars 33 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Barbecue, Caribbean, Hamburgers
  • Average price: € 14 ($ 20)

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2 of 5 stars
chickie0922   4 contributions
New York
Nov 14, 2009

We just came back from a few days in Aruba & one of the places I wanted to try was Smokey Joe's, mainly because of the reviews I had read. Well, we really weren't happy at all. The food was mediocre, at best. I ordered the appetizer portion of ribs; I could probably make the same ones at home. My... more

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5 of 5 stars
pn2bns   4 contributions
North Haven, CT
Nov 2, 2009
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Our first trip to aruba started off on the right foot at Smokey Joe's.... After an early morning and long flight from home, luggage collection at the airport, and long check in process, this was just what we were looking for as our first dinner on the island. Walking distance from the Marriott resorts, Smokey Joe's is reasonably priced with... more

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3 of 5 stars
enjoy2travel4711   9 contributions
aruba
Oct 27, 2009

I go here once in a month if I want a fast and cheap meal. It is not comfortable nor is the service good. They do just what is necessary because they have enough guests every evening. I take the ribs which come in a big size and take a Pepsi for 1.75 bucks. Smoking is allowed as it is... more

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5 of 5 stars
217cool   4 contributions
New York
Sep 21, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My husband, son and I recently went to Aruba and Smokey Joe's was one of several recommended places by several coworkers/friends who visited last year. This July, was our turn and boy was it worth every penny. Our waiter was Mr. Cruz, he made us feel right at home. He was very friendly. Our son loved his frozen mango drink.... more

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3 of 5 stars
FortWayne_INTeel   7 contributions
Fort Wayne, IN
Sep 19, 2009

Our taxi driver described this restaurant as "the best barbeque on the island," so we tried it out. My wife and I shared the barbeque platter for two, which had a slab of ribs, pulled pork, 1/2 chicken, and 5 shrimp. The meat was good, although the sauce was very sweet. Sweet sauce it not our thing, so the sauce... more

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3 of 5 stars
Lolliday   5 contributions
Zuid-Holland
Sep 11, 2009

Colorfull rib restaurant, typical American. Funny service. Ribs were oke, chicken was also fine. Big menu card with a lot of choice. Go here if you want to have a quick dinner, not for a romantic evening. more

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4 of 5 stars
jzstldc   29 contributions
Indianapolis, Indiana
Sep 3, 2009

When my wife and I were in Aruba most of our meals were at the nicer restaurants but one night we wanted a casual place and Smokey Joe's came highly recommended by one of the hotel staff. It did not disappoint. The ribs were easily some of the best I have had and my wife got the barbeque chicken which... more

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5 of 5 stars
thegreendoor   14 contributions
Boston, Massachusetts
Aug 22, 2009

We ate at Smokey Joe's this past week on our first trip to Aruba. We all LOVED the meals we had! There were six of us, four had ribs and two had pulled pork--they said the best they ever had. The Mojitos were EXCELLENT! If we had gone earlier in the week we probably would have made another trip there... more

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5 of 5 stars
lovebones   1 contribution
roma
Aug 20, 2009

Not only do they have the most amazing drinks on the island, other than Iguana Joes, where I have also been, but they have Amazing ribs and the boss is a SOX, RED SOX fan! Went for Happy Hour Number 1 from 5 to 6, stayed for dinner and left after Happy Hour number 2 from 10 to 11...food led... more

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5 of 5 stars
delbertsk   3 contributions
San Francisco, California
Jul 26, 2009

My family went to Smokey Joe's and decided to share orders. I mean the orders were so tastty and more than enough for two people per single order. The food was good enough to make one slap their mother (Good food)!!!! Not only was the food and service ecellent but the drinks were also generous (alcohol!!)... The night ended very... more

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Smokey Joe's Address

Juan E. Irausquin Boulevard 87, Palm/Eagle Beach, Aruba
Tel: +297-586-2896
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.