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  • 5/5 Kevin C. 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped by after doing some exploring in the town. We loved the staff and enjoyed watching the planes land. The food was excellent. The pizza pictured was the meat lovers daily special. The music was great, too! Service was fast and we look forward to coming there again in the very near future!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mar T. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely wonderful! Arrived at 11am. Quiet, peaceful..Loved everything about it. $25 to rent 2 chairs and the umbrella ..OR… It’s included if you have a tab with them for food and drinks. I COULDN’T STOP DRINKING THE FROZEN PEACH MARGARITA..I dream about it to this day. The veggie pizza was so good, crispy crust, fresh, and a lot for one person, but delicious! I read reviews about the planes being noisy…. SO!?.. the beach is by the airport, it’s actually pretty cool to see them so close.. and it’s every 10-15 mins, hardly noticeable after the first 2. There is seaweed here but I wasn’t planning on swimming anyway(Thanks to the margaritas):-) Staff was amazing. Every single body was smiling and friendly. I wanted to stay for the sunset (beach became a little busier around 1-2pm) but as all day in the sun, I left short of 5pm. But I definitely recommend TRYING THIS SPOT!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and perfect place for a few drinks and lunch before walking to the airport to head out. Pizza was delicious. Would come back to check out the beach area on our next trip.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma P. 7 months ago on Google
    We unexpectedly ended up here for lunch when exploring the coastline… and loved it! The drinks were great and cheap (definitely recommend going during one of their many happy hours). Our Airbnb host mentioned they had some of the best pizza on the island and she wasn’t kidding. We got the chicken supreme and it was lick your fingers good!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marsha R. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the Dutch Snack Platter. It was worth straying from my go to burger and fries. Staff were friendly and attentive. Prices were reasonable vacation prices.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda C. 1 year ago on Google
    This beach bar is a ‘don’t miss’ if you’re in Aruba. The location is great for casual drinks and food, watching the sunset, and/or taking a dip in the ocean. They have a happy hour we went to a few times! We usually split a bucket of Coronitas, a pizza and a Cesar salad.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Darren H. 1 year ago on Google
    First time visiting Surfside Beach Bar and Liked it. We ordered the charcuterie board, the Surfside hamberburger and the pizza funghi. I ordered the hamburger with medium doneness and it tasted really good. The frenchfried were really good too, they were crispy and dusted with salt and black pepper. I just wish the charcuterie board ahd some more sweet/vibrant/acidity elements to it like grapes, dill pickles, blueberries or strawberries. The banana smoothie was awesome and the lemon margarita smoothie was really refreshing! Will surely visit this place next time to rry ther oven baked eggs for breakfast.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 A T. 2 years ago on Google
    The surfside beach bar is a great place to grab a drink, coffee, or a cocktail. We ordered their pizza (which server said it’s the best on the island) that if I can compare it to any other would be an average pie from Pizza Hut. Their fish was just okay while their shawarma fries lacked flavor. The location is great, you can dine on the beach, overlooking planes landing and taking off. There was plenty of parking available and $ were accepted as well as major credit cards.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katrin S. 11 months ago on Google
    The fish and chips is very tasty. The fish is grouper and is delicious. The chips are perfectly done too. It comes with a little bit of salad with some spicy sauce on top. It also comes with some tartar sauce. The portions are big and more than enough even if you are quite hungry.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sander 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful views when seated and you can see the airplanes flying over. Server's were amazing and really helpfull and helped my girlfriend when she passed out due to the heat. They acted fast and good offering cold drinks and ice cubes wrapped in a towel. Afterwards they came to check in on her multiple times. The food itself was delicious and the cocktails were worth the price.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jess B. 8 months ago on Google
    4th dinner out since arriving in Aruba and by far the most tasty! Had the shrimp platter which was packed with flavors! The kids loved their Pizza, saying it was the best ever!!!! Fantastic service and Happy Hour 🍻 was a Bonus . Watching the airplanes flying in to land right above us was awesome!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adonis L. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing sunset beach bar! Food was good, great atmosphere and service 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bob R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great location, good quality bar food, quick service and reasonable price. What was not to like!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jörg 1 year ago on Google
    Very cozy, nice bar to chill. Perfect to enjoy a beautiful sunset. The drinks and food are delicious. I recommend the Spicy Shrimp Platter.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 beth ellyn r. 2 years ago on Google
    I love Surside Beach because it's an undiscovered secret gem in Aruba. There is rarely anyone there. How can you not love having the beach to yourself? And I love there is no one trying to sell you loungers or umbrellas. But how can you enjoy an Aruban beach without it' own restaurant? Beach restaurants are THE best part of the Aruban dining scene. I have to admit I have never eaten at the Beach Bar. But the drinks and coffee. OMG. The Dutch love their coffee. The Beach Bar is a great place to get a cappuccino or latte. Much better brews at half the Starbucks price. Don't miss the sangria (they serve both red and white) and the Brazilian Caipirinha. After a hot day on the sand, I love their frozen drinks. I am partial to the mango daiquiri (they also come in strawberry, banana and lime flavors) and the mudslide. The signature cocktail is a beer margarita but that was a step too far for me. The bar has happy hours form noon to one and 5 to 6. I love the location. There are tables under a wooden covering that all face that gorgeous azure blue water. There are picnic tables outside on the sand too too. You don't need shoes! Don't miss the funky hand-painted pillars. Sooo Caribbean! There is rarely a problem with parking (which is always a problem along L.G. Smith Boulevard).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lorena S. 1 year ago on Google
    The had dinner here. The food came in nice baskets and was delicious. The staff was very friendly. The view was nice.

  • 5/5 Andrew H. 1 year ago on Google
    This was a perfect spot. Beautiful quiet beach, full bar, and yummy food. Staff was amazing. Great little hidden gem in Aruba

  • 5/5 Ed S. 2 years ago on Google
    A great little bar/pizza place right on the beach. We stopped by for a drink before eating at Barefoot next door and came back another night for drinks and a pizza dinner. Great service

  • 5/5 Marouschka C. 2 years ago on Google
    Good vibes delicious food, pass by and meet Shawn energetic bartender to serve you great cocktails, cold beers and much more 😀

  • 4/5 nancy h. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice to sit, perfect pizza's nice sunset But the water is not always so nice alot of seaweet.

  • 5/5 Chris W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and inexpensive tasty cocktails. Great happy hour drink specials, very relaxed environment with seating on or off the beach. All the servers were very tentative and courteous.

  • 5/5 wynne s. 10 months ago on Google
    Had a few hours to kill on way to airport. Of all the beaches, this water was the calmest; and that’s saying something because the whole west side of the island is like a gentle lake. Watching the planes come in really close was fun and the food was great!

  • 5/5 Rachel R. 2 years ago on Google
    This was our first stop after getting off the plane, while waiting for our hotel. Drinks were delish! Food was great and fresh. View was perfect. All the food was really good - we had appetizers, some had pizza, some had burgers and some had the booming shrimp. Service was a little slow, but we were on island time. Definitely a hidden gem.

  • 1/5 Mya R. 5 months ago on Google
    This place was a complete waste of time. We showed up when they opened for breakfast on the beach, the waiter allowed us to order, brought out drinks and after about 40mins (the place had 4 guests tops) we asked about how much longer for food. They told us 15 more minutes because they hadn't started 🙃🙃🙃 We left. Completely disappointed. The waiter told us the chef was angry they were even being hurried (by this point more people had arrived asking for food ) don't waste your time.

  • 5/5 Debbie H. 6 months ago on Google
    A little hidden gem we discovered while driving back from Baby Beach. Stopped for a drink. Bar on the beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas. Serves food and drinks on the beach. We didn't eat here because we had dinner reservations. Will definitely come back next year and plan to spend the day there.

  • 5/5 Thomas Moran (. 4 months ago on Google
    Great beach pub! Tasty food and full bar with a terrific view and reasonable prices! Friendly staff who will even call a taxi for you! Right next to the airport so you can enjoy a great meal with libations and watch the jets landing!

  • 5/5 F L. 4 months ago on Google
    Highly recommend this restobar if you want to enjoy a reasonably priced meal. We came here for dinner and sunset watching but prior to that we were swimming in the beach right in front of the restaurant! It was a very casual, relaxing dinner. Music was not too loud, food was great (the kids enjoyed it too) and service was good too. Oh and if you want to watch planes landing, this is a good spot for it too! Free parking too with lots of space.

  • 5/5 Hoschi B. 4 months ago on Google
    The restaurant is located on a beautiful beach. The sun sets directly in the bay. You can also see airplanes landing well. The food and drinks are very good. There is also a happy hour.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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