The majority of the island's finer eateries are in the capital along Wilhelminastraat, serving everything from prime Argentine beef to local seafood dishes. Many are only open for lunch and dinner and some close on Sundays or Mondays; it's usually wise to make reservations. Most of the resorts also have their own restaurants
Oranjestad
Captain Cooks Bakery
Seaport Marketplace Mall. Serving delicious breakfast specials for US$5. Fresh bread, fruit shakes plus deli meats available daily from 7.30am until midnight (open 9.30am on Sun).
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The beach strip and northwest tip
La Trattoria el Faro Blanco
At the California Lighthouse tel 297/860786. Fine Italian dining in a small restaurant belonging to the former lighthouse keeper. The food is expensive but excellent, and the views off the ocean and sunset are stunning....
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San Nicolas area
Charlie's Bar and Restaurant
Downtown on Zeppenfeldstraat 56 tel 297/845086. This popular hangout has become something of a legend in Aruba. Over sixty years of mementos left here by seamen, refinery workers and scores of visitors cover the interior...
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