Old Man & The Sea Restaurant, The

This restaurant brings together all of the different features we love about many of the restaurants in Aruba in one fantastic package - excellent food and service, beautiful setting, stellar hospitality, gorgeous sunset. Plus the tables are not crammed together so you feel like you're the only ones on the beach. We had a beautiful evening. I'm afraid to write this because I don't want everyone to find out about this special place, but they deserve it!

Every year I celebrate my birthday at one of Aruba's best Restaurant. I decided to try this one. I was impressed from the entrance which has this relaxing feeling while walking through the restaurant to be seated right on beach with the ocean two steps away. Seatings are comfortable no matter were in the restaurant and romantic. Doesn't mean its only for couples but its a nice relaxing ambiance away from stress. The food was excellent a unique taste and so was the presentation was unique.Our host Patricia was the best !They made my night perfect. We will come back.

After reading all the wonderful reviews online, I decided to make a reservation here for me and my husband. The setting is absolutely wonderful, the atmosphere relaxed, romantic, laid back. The service initially was too slow for this impatient New Yorker (my guess is they wanted us to enjoy the sunset), but ended up being very nice. They even brought us two glasses of wine on the house since the bottle of white wine we ordered wasn't cooled and needed some time to get to the right chilled temperature. The food was delicious - I had the grouper and my husband had the shrimp/grouper tempura combo. The appetizers were equally tasty - the combination of flavors/sauces was just right. The whole evening turned out to be a nice relaxing and romantic experience and I would highly recommend this restaurant.

I guarantee this is the most romantic restaurant you will ever go to in your life. Picture sitting at a table with a lantern for a light, fancy white tablecloth and dinnerware, mahogany table and chairs in the sand, light tropical winds blowing, faint lights glowing in the distance, and the waves gently brushing up against the shore 5 feet away. Food was excellent, wine selection was excellent. Definately try this place.

Magnificent and Breathtaking! Not only is the view impeccable, but the service as well. It was casual being located only feet from the water, but formal with the food presentation. It's quaint, charming and romantic! I would visit over and again.
Yours Truly from Chicago, IL
Gina and Eric
XO

I ate here 12/07/08 and 12/09/08

This is one of those rare locations which defies description. The site is a must see for anyone seeking an authentic Aruban experience and hospitality. The food preparation was impeccable and the only reason for a 9 rating is the spector of improvement even as remote as that seems. I would highly recommend this resturant.

We ate at Old Man and the Sea during our stay the first week of December. The food was delicious, we were so relaxed on the beach, it was very pleasant not to be rushed. The service was great, they tried to accommodate every request. Go just before sunset and see a spectacular view.

Wonderful! Beautiful location, Delicious food, Great Service! What more could you ask for!
Highly Recommend!

WOW!WOW!WOW! My husband and I went for my birthday to this restaurant. As soon as we walked in it was breathtaking. We arrived around 5:30pm and we were able to catch the sunset. Our service was personable the moment we arrived. We were seated at a table on the sand in front of the ocean. Sade played in the background as the sun set and the moon and the stars lit up the sky. Rachel and Pat gave us outstanding service. My husband informed the staff that it was my birthday and Rachel made a special flower arrangement for me. Our food was excellent I had the filet mignon and my husband had lambchops. When it was time for dessert the staff sang Happy Birthday to me. I felt like we were the only ones there. It was the MOST romantic place I have ever been to. Words really cannot describe this place unless you go and see for yourself. I was told the restaurant had just opened a 3 months ago, I wish them all the success. P.S. They do not accept American Express.

OUTSTANDING!
As repeat visitors to Aruba over the span of 8 years we are pretty picky about where we spend our funds for nights out. Aruba has such a wonderful selection of restaurants. Well this is by far one of the best!
The atmosphere is wonderful, Location is outstanding, Waitstaff very personable, and the food was delicious.
The meal was very well paced so we did not feel rushed and were able to enjoy this beautiful restaurant! I will highly recommend this to anyone visiting the island.
(Very romantic for couples!)
We liked it so much we made reservations for another night before we head home.