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Yemanja Woodfired Grill

Wilhelminastraat 2, Oranjestad, Aruba
297 588 4711
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Ranked #4 of 72 restaurants in Oranjestad
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Newtown, Pennsylvania
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48 reviews 48 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

A very charming restaurant that was excellent! Service was very warm and attentive, and food was delicious and very well-prepared. We could tell that they are used to accommodating special requests. They are very customer service oriented. Portions are abundant too. We will definitely return!

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Dallas, Texas
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Kudos to the waitstaff and the chef at Yemanja the evening of Saturday, May 4 – not only were all four of us extremely pleased with our food (appetizers, entrees, and desserts) but the staff was very knowledgeable about gluten allergies and went out of their way several times to ensure that my dinner was safe for me and to... More

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New York City, New York
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

This was the best resturant in Aruba!! The steak we ordered melt in your mouth and the Tuna Steak was cooked to perfection. The staff was extremely warm, welcoming and friendly. Don't miss out..

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New York City, New York
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6 restaurant reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Cross off Madaam Janetts. Its reasonably priced. My husband had the best short ribs ever! I had the tempora shrimp. The flavor was amazing!!! We were on our way to driftwood, and ran into a couple we met a few nits ago. They told us not to go to driftwood go here. They were going back for a second time... More

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Toms River, New Jersey
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

My wife is limited to eating a gluten free diet, and most restaurants we go to offer a very limited selection of items to choose from. What a pleasant surprise last night when her menu contained nearly as many selections on it as mine did. The fact that they served her homemade gluten free bread was an added bonus. The... More

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New Haven, Connecticut
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

So the ambiance of this place is fabulous. It's a bit weird b/c it's surrounded by buildings in the downtown area but away from the main strip. It's hard to describe, but the patio is open but they have planted all of these beautiful green plans around the perimeter of the patio so you can't see the buildings and you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

We had a very memorable meal experience here last night. Wonderful atmosphere, incredible service and an exceptional menu with fresh ingredients and wonderful flavors. My son had the grouper which was very rich and sumptuous. My wife and I had the Snapper special which was served over a truffle risotto and one of the best fish dishes ever

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Houston, Texas
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

I'm here on business, and I decided to try it based upon other reviews. OMG!! Everything was great, the beef carpaccio bombe, grilled tuna steak (my favorite), Yemanja salad ( salmon or tenderloin is awesome), I've had a lot of dishes and they were all awesome! The wait staff provides excellent service (Michichana(awesome), Laura, Morella, Juan Carlos, and Jennifer (Jenny... More

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Long Beach, California
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

They start you with fresh bread that comes with herbed butter and an amazing olive tampenade, the drinks were made perfectly, my boyfriend's short rib and my fresh catch was super tasty. I wanted to return but there are so many good places to eat and I didn't want to miss anything.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

I have traveled all over the world, and Yemanja is a visual and tasty delight across the board! What a fabulous wine list (Modest, but well defined with quality and good price). You must try the Beef Carpaccio Bombe, the Goat Cheese Pastry, and any of the steaks, or seafood. Never mind the fabulous side dishes: the grilled veggie stir... More

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