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Smokey Joe's

Juan E. Irausquin Boulevard 87, Palm/Eagle Beach, Aruba
+297-586-2896
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Price range: S$0 - S$25
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Groton, Connecticut
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

This is the first restaurant we go to each time we arrive on the island. The ribs are outrageous and you can sit outside and enjoy the people walking by as you enjoy eating your dinner.

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Porlamar, Venezuela
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Best ribs in most of the Caribbean, I tried the 4 way sampler, most of them were awesome, the supposed "jamaican jerk" was everything but good, over spiced without the real jerk taste (lot of ginger and other species but never felt scotch bonnet). So if you go there better try the Smokeys Signature Ribs. For service, very standard (little... More

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Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

I am very fussy when it comes to any sort of food involving any thing but pure lean meat but I really really enjoyed the ribs I had, both from a taste and texture point of view and would recommend Smokey Joe's to every one even if you are over the road on an all inclusive deal. Atmosphere and service... More

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Atkinson, New Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

My husband and I plus friends have been visiting Aruba for over 20 years and the one place we all visit is Smokey Joe's. The food has always been excellent. The employees are always very courteous and will go out of their way to serve you. The prices are inexpensive and you definitely get your monies worth.

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New Hampshire
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We always make it a point to have dinner here at least once during our visit to Aruba. Try the pulled pork sandwich....very good! Great location, casual dining and reasonable prices. Owners must be big "Boston" sports fans! Go Sox!

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Service was very slow, what was served was not fit for human consumption. If you want a bad dinning experience this is the place. I saw others come in a leave before thier orders were taken!

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West Orange, New Jersey
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28 reviews 28 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

If you like BBQ Ribs and great casual dinning Smokey Joe's is the place to go. On our first night on every visit to Aruba, we go here. Reservations are not needed and prices are reasonable. Don't miss this gem on your visit.

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Ct
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48 reviews 48 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

this was a quick bite to eat after an afternoon on the water. While the food came quickly and was plentiful the waitress was painfully slow. We ate our dinner and waited a good 10 minutes for here to return to even ask how we were doing. I could see her standing by the wall texting and talking to one... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Arrived at restaurant 5:30 only one other table occupied. Placed our ordered food arrived promptly and was very good. And then our waitress disappeared. Waited about 15 min. To get our check when a man came over and asked if we wanted dessert and told us it was free because it was the early bird special. Ordered ice cream very... More

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Pittsford, New York
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120 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

there were 11 of us and the service was on top of everything. this is a casual spot with good hearty portions and prices were not bad. i was stuffed. the ribs fell off the bone. shrimp were a little anemic but tasty. pitchers of sangria had little punch to them, but were ok. i would return if i wanted... More

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