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Matthew's Beachside Restaurant

Casa del Mar beach resort J.E. Irausquin Boulevard #51, Oranjestad, Aruba
00297 588-7300
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Ranked #18 of 72 restaurants in Oranjestad
Price range: S$31 - S$126
Cuisines: International
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Description: Casual and chic, Matthew’s is renowned as one of the best covered open-air beachfront restaurants in Aruba. Upscale Caribbean, International and seafood dishes are prepared using the freshest ingredients.Besides breakfast, lunch, dinner, we offer all you can eat spareribs on Tuesday’s, Champagne brunch on Sunday’s and of course our daily happy hours with live music at the bar. If you are a sports fan, you'll be happy to know that there are 3 flat screens at the bar that are always showing your favorite sport.
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Southend-on-sea, England
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15 reviews 15 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW via mobile

We dined here last night & whilst I don't have anything negative to say I also don't have many positives. It's very average. When you consider the number of truely excellent places to eat in Aruba I would not recommend to eat here. Price wise it is comparable to the excellent Barefoot but quality wise in terms of food, service... More

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New York City, New York
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6 restaurant reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Credit card machine didn't work, place is a dump! Food was overpriced for what it was. Found out they give discounts if you are staying at ABC which we weren't. Food was way too spicy. On the do not go list

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Afton, Virginia
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Again right on the beach...if you are staying at one of the local hotels you can walk to the beach to get here, if not walk through Casa Dela Mar hotel to get to it but it's not a big deal. Had dinner one night, we both had the Salmon and it was great! Went back two days later and... More

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Billerica, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We discovered Matthew's Beachside a few years ago through word of mouth on the beach. We were staying at the Aruba Beach Club next door and were looking for a good upscale casual restaurant within walking distance. Matthew's was it! You can sit inside or out. We've always gone there for dinner and were given the option of ordering from... More

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NH
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

This was my husbands favorite place to eat!! We ate here for lunch many days and ordered the burger, steak sandwich, quesadilla, and pizza.All were great!! The burger was so big that my friend and I split one.We also ate here for dinner and had the all you can eat ribs YUM!!! Great happy hour specials!! This restaurant has a... More

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Waterford, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We absolutely loved this restaurant! It had the best service and food...we were in Aruba for two weeks and this was the best. We had the piña colada shrimp and the surf and turf...it was excellent. The service was also the best that we encountered on our trip! It is outdoor seating...so we had an awesome view of the Caribbean... More

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NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

The most favorite place to be! Service is fantastic, prices are comparable if not cheaper, food is awesome! Best all-u-can eat Ribs! Great party crowds at karaoke, Great Happy-Hour specials and atmosphere! Simple want to go back for more!!! Kudos: William, Diana, Bhing, Eveline, Johnathan, Humphrey, and all the other staff I did not personally meet. You made our stay... More

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sea girt, nj
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Of all the restaurants in the low rise district this is the most disappointing, and most expensive that my wife snd i visited. Service was good, not great but the dishes were just not typical of the restaurants you find in aruba. Will not revisit

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New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

$22.95 all you can eat-how can you go wrong. We visited around 6 p.m. on a Tuesday evening. Upon arrival, there were only about 3 or 4 tables occupied. By the time we left, there were only a few tables that weren't occupied and a line of about 20-30 people waiting to be seated. We all ordered the ribs special,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013 via mobile

They had a good menu and great location on Eagle Beach. Service was very good and the food was fresh. Would defiantly go back.

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