Tables in the sand, in the sea and under the stars
Aruba is made for a romantic dinner: warm evenings, spectacular sunsets and restaurants with tables on the beach or even in the sea. These are our favourite places for a dinner date, from barefoot beach dinners to candle-lit gardens.
Our top 10 romantic restaurants
- The Flying Fishbone – dine with your feet in the sea in Savaneta
- Elements – adults-only oceanfront dining at Bucuti & Tara
- Passions on the Beach – torch-lit tables on the sand of Eagle Beach
- Atardi – sunset dinner on the beach at the Aruba Marriott
- Screaming Eagle – fine dining with lounge beds
- Wilhelmina – a candle-lit tropical garden in Oranjestad
- Ruinas del Mar – waterfalls and a koi lagoon at the Hyatt Regency
- Papillon – French-Caribbean cuisine on a romantic terrace
- Faro Blanco – Italian dinner and sunset at the California Lighthouse
- Madame Janette – garden dining under twinkling lights
Also romantic
- Infini by Urvin Croes – an intimate chef's table
- The Old Man and the Sea – seaside dining in Savaneta
- Marina Pirata – seafood on the water at Spanish Lagoon
- Barefoot – candle-lit dinners on Surfside Beach
Tips
- Book sunset tables weeks in advance in high season.
- Mention a special occasion when you book; many restaurants arrange something extra.
- Bring a light layer: evenings on the beach can be windy.
Good to know
- Best time: around sunset, between about 6 and 7 pm
- Reservations: essential for beach and sea tables
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.