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 - including everything from sport shirts to licence plates, business cards to photographs. Don't be turned off by all the "reserved" signs on the tables: the owners are keeping the table for you. Be sure to try the mouthwatering jumbo shrimp and pasapalo (delicious local-style tenderloin) served with their famous hot honeymoon sauce . Mon-Sat 11am-10pm.

Coco Bar and Grill Restaurant Rodger's Beach tel 297/843434. Decent Caribbean and local cuisine on a terrace overlooking the water. Open daily for lunch and dinner.