The Kitchen Aruba Local Food image

The Kitchen Aruba Local Food

Restaurant Bar and grill Buffet restaurant

👍👍 Most important fact to know that it is only open at lunch time 11am to 3pm. The place is on the southern coast, but is in a bit of run down area behind a gymnasium. I went here just after opening at 11 am. They were still cooking dishes as I get seated, but they were finished with the buffet at 1... People often mention lunch, buffet, good, variety, great, plate, Good, options, price, weight,


Address

Italiestraat 13, Oranjestad, Aruba

Website

www.thekitchen-aruba.com

Contact

+297 582 3004

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (340 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: 11:30 am to 4 pm
  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 4 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: lunch (12) buffet (12) good (11) variety (9) great (9) plate (9) Good (9) options (8) price (8) weight (8)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Philip Q. 1 year ago on Google • 219 reviews
    Most important fact to know that it is only open at lunch time 11am to 3pm. The place is on the southern coast, but is in a bit of run down area behind a gymnasium. I went here just after opening at 11 am. They were still cooking dishes as I get seated, but they were finished with the buffet at 1130. Everything looks to be fresh made. The salad bar selections overall were impressive. I particularly loved the Peruvian style ceviche and the grilled tenderloin. Price for the food is by pound. I estimated the food itself costs about 20ish US dollars a pound as I got a very nice mango drink to go with it (real mango puree) I highly recommend going here for the variety and the quality of the food here, just be selective in what you choose here.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa S. 4 years ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Very nice place with a lot of great, healthy options. I loved the salad bar, the fish stew and all the sauces and dressings. It seems like most of it is homemade. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The prices are good for aruba, since everything seems very expensive here. For all these (expensive) healthy options, I think its a great price value you get there...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew K. 7 months ago on Google • 761 reviews
    Very good food! Tip: it's 40 percent off after 4 pm. Which is a steal.

  • 5/5 K. T. 7 months ago on Google • 245 reviews
    Nice ac indoor dining n lunch, lot of varieties, foods were delicious, if you not used to eat Aruban foods them this is a great place to try everyone to see what you like. Definitely come back if have a chance . Price is very reasonable too
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rafx C. 6 months ago on Google • 99 reviews
    Went there for lunch break. The variety of food is very good. There is something for every taste. It's served buffet style however you pay by weight of your plate. Mine was AWG 35. In my opinion my plate was pretty modest but I find the price a little on the steep side. The price would impede me to be a more frequent visitor.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 John F. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is great and so is the selection, but the price, at Fls 4,95 ($ 2.82) per 100 grams is exorbitant. Half a plate will easily cost you Fls 35.00 ($20.00).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karolina B. 1 year ago on Google
    I definitely recommend this place. Variety of fresh and delicious food, you choose what you want and how much you want 😁, pay per kg. Good price and definitely worth the visit. I was positively surprised and impressed. Also, heads up: try the red sangria 🍹
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alfonso M. 6 months ago on Google • 71 reviews
    Great spot for lunch, with a good variety of foods available by weight. So there is always something for everyone.

  • 4/5 aweSOme E. 1 year ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Great food, delicious quesillo and coffee 😋

  • 5/5 danny t. 7 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    Love it.......Food tasted very good. Cafetaria style serving (you can sample a lot of thing) . You picked what you want and then you pay by weight. Except for the soup, in which you paid by the cup. They have big discount after lunch hour (1p-4p) too.

  • 5/5 Patricia Uit De B. 6 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Very nice spot on the island. The good thing is you can choose the food you want to eat and I went for a salad and local food. After you have choosen, they weight your plate and you pay accordingly.

  • 4/5 Arthur L. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place, nice variety of meals/food, not a choice for whole week as menu does not change (or barely can see a change). Bit pricey...

  • 5/5 Shahaira L. 4 years ago on Google
    Wide selection of food

  • 4/5 Jessica H. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent place when everyone has their individual taste...there's something for the meat and seafood lovers and delicious vegan options as well...pricing is reasonable...

  • 5/5 Enrique Arturo Garcia T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very delicious food as always exemplary (Original) Muy deliciosa comidad como siempre ejemplar

  • 5/5 Neukmaster 6. 4 years ago on Google
    Tasty

  • 5/5 JBeatzzofficial 4 years ago on Google
    Best food ever.

  • 4/5 José A. F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

  • 5/5 Nelo B. 4 years ago on Google
    Meals are great

  • 5/5 ikke957 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Enough choice. Tasty and you pay by weight. (Original) Keuze genoeg. Lekker en je betaald per gewicht.

  • 4/5 Ricardo V. 4 years ago on Google
    Good for quick lunch

  • 5/5 flakes 0. 4 years ago on Google
    Every food you want at great price

  • 5/5 Edward David M. 2 years ago on Google
    I love❤❤ this restaurant it's buffet style pay by weight. It's fast , a lot of assortment from salad to soup to sushi to vegetables rice potatoes pasta meat's fish and lots more 😋 it's clean and all the help are friendly. ❤❤

  • 5/5 Jeff S. 2 years ago on Google
    Love the variety and love the taste of the food here. We got there for lunch right at opening and were welcomed by the wonderful aromas wafting from the open kitchen. The food was fresh and delicious! We only resisted a second plate because of how much we filled the oversized first plate. A hidden gem slightly off the beaten path👍

  • 4/5 jacqueline S. 2 years ago on Google
    Love the taco & sushi all in one place!

  • 5/5 John d. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic as usual, we were worried that, because of Covid, they would not be open, buffet style service and all, but were pleasantly surprised

  • 4/5 Karin �. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good food for a reasonable price

  • 4/5 Joshua S. 2 years ago on Google
    Vast selection of items in a buffet... excellent friendly service...

  • 3/5 Ivo B. 1 year ago on Google
    Bit blend taste for most dishes. Some items are good. It is a nuffet restaurant.

  • 4/5 James B. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food option for lunch.

  • 5/5 Shannon De J. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was great with much variety of foods including vegetarian food. Staff was great. It's a need to go to.

  • 5/5 John E. 1 year ago on Google
    For buffet food that you weighed, I have to say they killed it. The grouper, steak and ceviche exceeded expectations

  • 3/5 Luis C. 8 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Went here trying it for the first time. Food was ok. Lots of selections. So just get what your going to eat since they charge by weight your plate of what you get. Was a little on the expensive side for what it is. Went around 2:30pm and was not busy at that time. Overall ok.

  • 3/5 FRANCISCO L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good variety of ingredients for one to make your salad (Original) Buena variedad de ingredientes para uno hacer su ensalada

  • 5/5 DAN L. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food! Not so good prices! A bit high for a place that sells by the kilo! If it would have been an open buffet, then prices would be reasonable!

  • 4/5 Rene C. 3 years ago on Google
    Good selection choices of food.

  • 5/5 Devendra K. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food. Very healthy and tasty. Keep it up. I wish they are open for dinner also

  • 5/5 Alexandra M. 3 years ago on Google
    Food perfect but to expensive

  • 4/5 James O. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to eat

  • 4/5 Patty P. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food. Perfect ambiance. Little bit pricy

  • 5/5 Ty. G. 5 years ago on Google
    I can't wait to visit Aruba and this establishment again. I do not eat meat and there were still plenty of options! The food is fresh and tastes amazing. You have American options as well but the Aruban touch tastes so much better. Definitely a hidden gem if you're a tourist. Will def come back if the chance is presented.

  • 5/5 Nathan 4 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite restaurants on aruba i would recommend it if u want buffet

  • 4/5 nanako p. 4 years ago on Google
    Have a great selection of buffet including salad, grills, hot plate, sushi. But a little on the expensive side. Havn't visited as often as before due to the price.

  • 5/5 Timothy O. 3 years ago on Google
    Great selection and quality. We have just added it to our list of must visit places when we come to Aruba.

  • 4/5 Carlos A. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent place for a lunch.

  • 4/5 James K. 3 years ago on Google
    Kitchen divides very good tasting food options recommended when your on aruba

  • 5/5 john s. 3 years ago on Google
    The service and the food outstanding

  • 4/5 leo da s. 3 years ago on Google
    Quality food

  • 4/5 Virgil O. 3 years ago on Google
    Good fresh food. Prices have increased in the last couple of years, but are still reasonable and below other restaurants. The staff is also very friendly.

  • 5/5 Thomas W. 4 years ago on Google
    It is buffet style but no large bowls...always fresh small portions are to choose from. Mix of local and international. Highly recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Laughter yogui G. 3 years ago on Google
    Since I got to know this place I keep going. the prices are super accessible the menu is super varied and fresh. I love salads and salmon.

  • 5/5 Pablo Andres Aguirre C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Exelente

  • 5/5 Anthony G. 4 years ago on Google
    Buffet of good food

  • 5/5 Roger R. 4 years ago on Google
    Food is greatttt only presen for lunch.

  • 4/5 Alex M. 4 years ago on Google
    Grab your own food, as little or as much as you want. Lots of variety, from sushi to beef stroganoff. Good stuff!

  • 5/5 Chacho P. 4 years ago on Google
    The vest

  • 4/5 Carta Blanca Carlos S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great options for a nice lunch!

  • 5/5 patricia b. 4 years ago on Google
    Love it

  • 5/5 Deaf E. 4 years ago on Google
    Well worth it.

  • 5/5 Josee L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very well! (Original) Heel goed!

  • 5/5 Pieter P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place for lunch! Extensive buffet with many healthy options. You pay based on the weight on your plate. Smooth, friendly service. You can also pick up well. (Original) Geweldige plek om te lunchen! Uitgebreid buffet met veel gezonde opties. Je rekent af op basis van het gewicht op je bord. Vlotte, vriendelijke bediening. Je kunt ook prima afhalen.

  • 5/5 Cristian M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ufff, how delicious Salmon !!!!! They sell there (Original) Ufff, que rico Salmón!!!!! Venden ahi

  • 5/5 L. A. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place visit this restaurant every time we are in Aruba

  • 5/5 Igor B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good prices and alot of food to choose from.

  • 4/5 Christophe 4 years ago on Google
    Great variety of food.


Call +297 582 3004 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

Trends



Last updated:

Similar places



Similar Restaurants nearby

Red Fish Aruba image
1
Red Fish Aruba
Seafood restaurant
👍👍 One of the best kept secrets this side of the island! The food is spectacular, fresh, delicious! We have been back several times! It’s a must go place, sure it’s set in a parking lot and the place is not a glamorous one but if you want good food and are tired of paying those high prices for miniatur...
$$ $$
4.40 (1.6K reviews)
Wendy's image
2
Wendy's
Restaurant
Fast-food burger chain known for its shakes, as well as sides such as chili & baked potatoes.
$$ $$
4.30 (1.3K reviews)
Pizza Hut - Sasaki image
3
Pizza Hut - Sasaki
Pizza restaurant
Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
$$ $$
4.10 (1K reviews)
The Grand Fish Restaurant image
4
The Grand Fish Restaurant
Restaurant
👍👍 We stumbled across this place while staying at the eagle aruba resort. It was awesome!!!! I had the escargot and sautéed octopus and my husband had the coconut shrimp and grouper with creamy garlic sauce. The food was out of this world. Our server Gabriel was so attentive and so helpful and helped u...
$$ $$
4.40 (421 reviews)
Ritz Snack image
5
Ritz Snack
Fast food restaurant
👍👍 You definitely get bang for your buck here. The service is wonderful and the food is fresh and delicious! I got the oorlog fries and it's a veery healthy amount that you get. I'm assuming it's Dutch gravy that's in there so it's sweeter than American style gravy. They don't have tables though, only...
4.10 (399 reviews)
Last updated:
()