Flip-flops welcome
Not every meal needs to be a fine-dining experience. Aruba has plenty of relaxed places where you can eat with sand between your toes, from beach bars on a pier to casual seafood spots.
Palm Beach
- MooMba Beach Bar – beach bar with live music and a lively Sunday party
- Bugaloe Beach Bar & Grill – at the end of the De Palm Pier
- Pelican Nest – seafood on a pier over the water
- Wacky Wahoo's – casual seafood, catch of the day
- Eduardo's Beach Shack – smoothies and healthy food
- Hadicurari – seafood by Fisherman's Huts
Oranjestad
- The West Deck – small plates and sunsets at Governor's Bay
- Barefoot – elegant dining in flip-flops on Surfside Beach
- Pinchos Grill & Bar – on a pier over the sea
The south
- Zeerovers – the local favourite in Savaneta
- Charlie's Bar – legendary bar in San Nicolas
Happy hours
Many beach bars have a happy hour around sunset, for example MooMba and Bugaloe. Times change regularly, so check the bar's social media.
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Good to know
- Dress code: casual, flip-flops are fine
- Tip: bring cash for small beach bars
Opening hours, menus and prices change regularly, so check the restaurant's website or social media before you go.
See also: all restaurants in Aruba.
Last updated: September 2026.