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    Driftwood Restaurant

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    2,309 reviews
    #28 of 189 Restaurants in Oranjestad
    $$ - $$$, Caribbean, Seafood, Soups
    Klipstraat 12, Oranjestad 00000, Aruba
    +297 583 2515
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    4.5 2,309 reviews
    #28 of 189 Restaurants in Oranjestad
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner
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    Klipstraat 12, Oranjestad 00000 Aruba
    2.6 miles from Eagle Beach
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    +297 583 2515

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    We are located in the heart of characteristic downtown Oranjestad and offer you a unique dining experience. Enjoy the freshest fish, biggest shrimp, or the most succulent Caribbean lobster amid the rustic ambience of the natural driftwood dining room. Our menu includes a large variety of typically Aruban delicacies including our three star fish soup and our mouth-watering filet of fish served with a mild Aruban Creole sauce... A seafood lovers dream come true. Furthermore all dishes are prepared with an Aruban touch and accompanied by Pan Bati, our famous Aruban corn bread. We welcome you to our intimate and comfortable Aruban seafood restaurant where we will do our utmost to make your dining…
    PRICE RANGE
    $9 - $36
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
    CUISINES
    Caribbean, Seafood, Soups
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Highchairs Available
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    Amazing, local, fun

    Ritz staff said lots of locals eat here because of the outstanding food and value and they were so right Fresh owner-caught barracuda and wahoo among best fish we’ve ever had. Great value, nice staff, all around must eat. To set expectations, it’s not fancy,...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank BBStL
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Decent food but overpriced

    We went for the fresh catch. While we were not totally disappointed , it did not blow us away. The service from the waiter was poor. Thankfully Anna chipped in where our server was supposed working. The food is really overpriced. The presentation is basic....More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank pk853
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Great Food!

    Delicious food. Best coconut shrimp EVER! The fish was prepared so well and the presentation was beautiful. Great atmosphere and wonderful staff. Highly recommend. We'll be back for sure!

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank escapeHJ
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Fantastic Restaurant

    I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. They serve fresh fish that is caught each day. Portions are large. Service is great.

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank jbailey529
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Service was average, food ...

    I had high expectations with this restaurant and has to say that service was not what I expected and food, was very good but not fantastic. Special mention to the scargots, served with very small smash potatoes instead of bread, were delicious. Lobster and shrimps...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank Nela G
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    FANTASTIC

    Everything was just fantastic!! The service, the food and the staff was all so amazing. My husband and father inlaw started with the delicious seafood soup. Our meals varied from grilled wahoo to lobster, to my favorite...my meal, the seafood and turf kebab. It was...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank deborahrQ9086ET
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Loved this place!

    We loved Driftwood. The calamari was the best we had on the island. It was super tender and our daughter gobbled it up. I ordered the gin smash cocktail and it was almost too delicious! I also ordered the blackened grouper and my husband ordered...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank Anna L
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Amazing!

    Fish was delicious! My husband got the blackened barracuda and I got the marinated sweet sauce Arubain style wahoo fish and omg it was freaking amazing! Apparently the owner has a boat near by where he catches the fish daily. Everything was fresh and cooked...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank Babyyapah1
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Great, food,friendly staff

    We enjoyed Driftwood restaurant twice on our visit to Aruba. Best ever fish soup, barracuda catch of the day. Staff friendly, big portions.really liked their seafood.

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank 777robbm
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Great seafood

    Cute place with a local feel. Fish option is what they caught that day prepared one of 5 ways. I had wahoo, aruba style. Very very tasty. My partner had the pan fried shrimp with a garlic sauce on the side and also a sweet...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank arthurl897
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    288tiffanym
    April 26, 2019|
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    Response from deborahrQ9086ET | Reviewed this property |
    Not sure, as we was a party of 2.
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    steveandbarb
    September 17, 2018|
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    Response from 382barbaraq | Reviewed this property |
    hi, Sorry, we didn't have any crab legs
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    June 5, 2018|
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    Response from MarkJas | Reviewed this property |
    WE didn't ask...but had dinner there this week....they do offer the catch of the day....I had mahi mahi & my wife had Fried shrimp...all very good. Enjoy!
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