Barefoot Restaurant

So, you're in a dinner bind. You want fresh, artisan cuisine where flip-flops are not only allowed but encouraged. Fret no more! Barefoot Restaurant offers this, along with a divine beach setting. 

Chef Gerco and Maitre d' Luc opened Barefoot Restaurant in 2010 with the vision of synergizing daytime beach energy with nighttime fine dining. The result is an eatery with laid-back charm beneath a palapa and beachfront dining near surf and sunsets. 

At Barefoot Restaurant, it's not just about eating out; it's about immersing in Aruba's beauty and culture. Over the years, Barefoot Restaurant has become synonymous with this philosophy, which vacationers worldwide embrace.

Perched by the water's edge, the restaurant offers a haven where culinary excellence meets the Caribbean's wonders. The menu offers dishes catering to diners seeking flavors as vibrant and inviting as the setting sun. Conversely, sister restaurant Quinta Del Carmen is in a 100-year-old "cunucu style" home, offering tapas and an ala carte menu for a completely different dining experience. 

Discover why Barefoot Restaurant is the perfect destination for those seeking a rich tapestry of flavors, sights, and sounds on an Aruba getaway.

Vibe

One glance tells you that Barefoot Restaurant differs from your typical dining venue. The open-air setting harmonizes with the natural beauty of its beachfront location and creates an elegant, romantic, and laid-back ambiance. 

Diners have the unique pleasure of feeling the warm sand between their toes while enjoying fine dining. When the weather inhibits beachside dining, the palapa-covered deck offers ocean views, making Barefoot Restaurant perfect no matter the weather.

The interior has tasteful decor and soft, ambient lighting that complements the sunset's natural glow. There's not a bad seat at Barefoot Restaurant to enjoy the sunset while savoring a delicious meal. 

The vibe is relaxed yet refined, where flip-flops and top-tier fare coexist as brothers. The starlit sky and lapping waves supply the perfect backdrop, making every dinner an occasion. Whether it's a romantic evening or after a family adventure with Atlantis Submarines Aruba, the setting is as accommodating as Aruba is hospitable. 

This harmonious blend of epicurean wonders with Caribbean beaches and sunsets makes Barefoot Restaurant an unforgettable Aruba dining experience.

Barefoot Restaurant: Menu & Drinks

The menu at Barefoot Restaurant reflects the restaurant's philosophy of combining high-quality, locally sourced ingredients with creative culinary expressions. 

Begin your Aruba beachfront dining with a cold or hot appetizer. The Beef Carpaccio is a standout, featuring marinated raw beef tenderloin finished with sundried tomato tapenade, bacon bits, pine nuts, gourmet lettuce, and parmesan cheese.

Seafood lovers will marvel at the options available. The Snapper "Old Amsterdam" is a filet with a crust of Old Amsterdam cheese, a hint of zucchini, and bread crumbs. A white wine sauce unites the flavors and textures perfectly.

The Sautéed Beef Tips are another patron favorite, featuring sauteed beef tips with mushrooms and onions in a red wine sauce. The Chicken and Pineapple is a fusion of flavors that marries East with West. A chicken breast is marinated in curry and sauteed with vegetables and pineapple in an Asian sweet and sour sauce. The dish is served with rice, making it ideal for those craving something unique.

The drink menu at Barefoot Restaurant is equally impressive. Specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic options are as inventive and refreshing. 

The Barefoot Delight is a signature cocktail consisting of rum, peach schnapps, blue curacao, and pineapple juice. It's the perfect drink to sip with friends and family and discuss the discoveries at the National Archaeological Museum of Aruba.

Barefoot Restaurant is where flip flops, artisan fare, and Caribbean sunsets live harmoniously, making it an unequivocal must-try on any Aruba vacation.