The restaurant and bar scene in Aruba includes cafes, fine dining venues, beachfront bars, dance clubs and more. There’s something to please everyone’s palate, including gourmet Italian fare, sophisticated fusion cuisine and simply prepared fresh seafood. Local specialties shouldn’t be missed, such as pastechi (stuffed pastries), savory pan beti (baked pancakes) or the local chicken dish keshi yena. Worth noting: People in Aruba often eat their biggest meal at lunch, and many restaurants are closed for dinner or on certain days. Get the low down on area dining customs and make the most of your Aruba vacation with our Blackbook Dining and Nightlife guide.

For a night out on the town, many visitors simply hop aboard the brightly painted Kukoo Kunuku bus, which stops at local bars and concludes with traditional dinner served at an Aruban home. Those that want a more customized after-dark agenda can check out the many nightlife options presented below by Blackbook. Whether you want to sip an after dinner drink in a romantic atmosphere, savor an Old Fashioned served at a sophisticated piano bar, or to dance the night away at beach party where the drinks are flowing and the tunes are blasting, we’ll show you where to find it in Aruba.