Aruba Beach Cafe

At Aruba Beach Cafe we have Live Island Music, exotic frozen drinks & oceanfront dining w/your favorite island dishes.

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  • Phone

    (954) 776-0001

  • Website

    arubabeachcafe.com

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  • Type

    Seafood Restaurant

Address

1 Commercial Blvd Lauderdale by the sea , FL 33308 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 173


Keywords:

seafood scenic views happy hour complimentary pig roast live music sandwiches casual good for dates conch fritters salads beach great value cute trendy outdoor seating dancing mousse cake bread brunch food breakfast food
New Times Broward Palm Beach

Aruba Beach Cafe is quintessential South Florida livin'. It hasn't really changed much since it opened in 1983. Both tourists & locals frequent this classically Floridian upbeat eatery .

Foxxy B

Typical big American feel. Oysters are massive, mussels are absolutely drowning in butter & garlic , & the rub on anything “blackened” is very strong. Drinks could be classed up a bit. Location is top!

LIPSapp.com

Almost always good. Watch the ocean and chill while having great food and drink. Go early on Sunday if you plan on brunch as it ends at 11AM

Fort Lauderdale Magazine

The Bimini bread is served w/ honey butter . W/ rotating drink specials , the happy hour packs the ocean-view bar . - See more at: http://flmag.com/restaurant-guide/aruba-beach-cafe#sthash.KoQTSTbW.dpuf

S Clark

Everything is awesome and that includes our server tonight, Chuck was friendly , answered every menu question, and even talked me into the best apple , caramel pie I've ever had ! GreatFood GreatServer

Paula Santos

This place is awesome. Directly on the beach , they usually have live music and the food is pretty good. My sons also love it (they are 13 and 16).

Miami.com

Order some of the signature Bimini bread for the table. (The full loaf is huge; a half order is plenty for parties of four or fewer.) The conch fritters are good for sharing, too. Read more

Holly Howard Steinhoff

Looks like just another beach strip restaurant , but fresh, quality food! Outdoor seating is best because the music inside is overwhelming and doesn't work if you want to have a conversation.

John Kass

Great Mali mahi Cesar salad . Great view of the ocean but there are many drunks. These two were so drunk and yelling non sense. Be careful who you sit next to there. The waiter said they were drinkin

Miami.com

The atmosphere is upbeat, with live music daily and dancing after 9 or 10 p.m. Looking for a bargain? Come for happy hour (4-7 p.m.) on Friday and enjoy a complimentary pig roast . Read more

Michael Belluardo

Awesome food. Get the mahi mahi sandwich blackened with the vegetables as a side and ditch the bun . Great lunch

Malcom Benites

Come on Sundays and enjoy the steel drum band and excellent drinks. Everyone needs to come here once and try the Bikini Bread .

Omi B.

Always a good experience especially when the weather is nice. Take a walk on the pier after your meal/drinks and enjoy. 8/10

Patty Smith

Go for happy at the inside bar , cheap eats, good drinks, Brinley bartenders and live ????

Bonny Pooh

Great view food has gone progressively downhill. Burned crab cake with more cake than crab ! Jamaican wings are good and bread , play it safe have wings and a drink and enjoy the view .

New Times Broward Palm Beach

Complimentary Pig Roast and fresh sliced cold cuts w/purchase of 2 cocktails . Is Aruba Beach Cafe your fave getaway? cast your vote in our 2012 Best Restaurant Poll. Text BRO21 to 61721 by May 14 Read more

Amy McGraw

Cold Coronas and a dozen oysters ....great end to a hot day on the beach , BUT then treat yourself to the Seafood Louie alas and if ur lucky enough 2 have Shannon as ur server then it will be PERFECT!

Kelly Polando

Kinda noisy . But so far lobster bisque is divine and so are the conch fritters . And its on the beach ...so life doesn't get much better.

Emaad

If you wanna try an American style burger here would be a nice option. By the way, frozen margarita looks so fancy but it was not as hard as what I expected.

Andra Zapartan

They have the most amazing key lime pie ! Loooooved it!

LogoTV

A girl's gotta eat! I love seafood , the ocean, & Aruba gives me everything I need. Dine as you gaze out to the water. Latrice Royal, RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4

Peter Bauer

Absolutely the very best salmon dish I have ever had. The sesame crusted salmon is spectacular.

Hannah Smith

Bartender was very attentive during happy hour and my portobello burger was delicious!! Great french fries !

Matt

Amazing place... for meeting new people as well as for getting tasty food and cooool drinks

Don Diamant

Great food huge portions this place gets really crowded at night which can also mean the service suffers.

Tanya Davis

Bimini bread is so frickin awesome...Seafood Louie salad was fantastic. I was full and had to get every bit of seafood in it, lol!

Tracey McRorie

Fabulous Food, Great Service! We have been coming to this restaurant for 20+ Years & it never fails ❤❤❤

VisitLauderdale

Stop by for happy hour Monday-Friday 5pm-7pm for 50% select cocktails and $4.95 apps at the bar !

Omi B.

Blackened Mahi and the view is always wonderful especially on a sunny day....

Terri

Good Food. Friday nights they have a Hawaiian Show. Call for reservations if you want a good seat to watch.

Chris Meade

Order the bread to start off. Enjoy the beach views . Food is good for seafood bar fare

Jenna Slade

Fun live music ! Went for my grandmas 83rd birthday and she had a blast

Samantha Rametta

The mousse cake is absolutely delicious! Highly recommended dessert .

Jeff Ryan

Nice location and atmosphere. Ended up here after 2 hour storm hit the beach . Hummus appetizer was ok, drink prices were decent. Good place to socialize

Megan Bos

Amazing lobster salad - good service , try and eat outside on a sunny day

Cecil Phillip

The bimi bread is a good choice. I heard the lobster is good too

S Clark

Lobster and crab bisque Bread and APPLE and caramel Pie ????????

New Times Broward Palm Beach

In addition to a menu of delectable seafood entrees, two bars offer fruity cocktails , serious cocktails , and the company of locals and tourists alike.

Stefano Relli

The fresh seafood plates are great. The patio seating is delightful.

Raphael

Key West shrimp plate was delicious

Ritchie Numa

Great service, great food, & live music . Sit outside for beautiful views of the beach .

Dori Jacobs

Beautiful day. At ft. Lauderdal- by the sea. Nachos , salmon , Bimini bread ,, Hawaiian Cosmo .

Tabetha Wells

This is not a one "$" place. It's priced appropriately for its location (right on the beach ) and it's food quality (quite good). Very busy, but capable service. Bimini bread - believe the hype.

Paul Spradley

The bread is OUTSTANDING! The blackened Mahi Mahi sandwich & normal entree is unbelievable!! Highly recommend this place to anyone who ask!

Andrea Raskansky

Cute place food takes really long to come out but the live music makes up for it.

Thomas Caruso

Seared tuna is awesome and Petron on the rocks with lime . YOW!

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Peel & Eat Shrimp With a Bloody Mary !!! Perfect Match!!

Coşku Çobanoğlu

Mostly good, if you are undecided go with seafood trio

Anton Seiss

Great place. Musik, beach and fun. Love the seared tuna salad

Tony Vitale

Get a table near the beach , enjoy the breeze, try a Key Lime Margarita and let things go

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