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  • 5/5 Larayna G. 3 months ago on Google • 344 reviews New
    There aren’t enough words to describe how incredible this restaurant is! I went three times the week I was in Aruba. The food is beyond anything I’ve tasted in a very long time. The service was top of the line, they were all so welcoming and so kind! Karen was the best waitress, her kindness and attentiveness is unmatched. The beef in the limo saltado was so tender and flavorful, the potatoes were perfectly crispy. Their ceviche was the freshest I’ve ever had and the calamari was the perfect addition. The scallops were buttery and savory with the perfect texture. The short rib was the best thing I’ve ever had! It was beyond perfect I would have ordered two of o was so full! The French toast dessert was sweet and custardy and so good! The bartender is also a master at his craft! I will be booking a trip back to Aruba just to eat here again!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Meli M. 2 years ago on Google
    Food delicious but long waiting time. We waited for 15 minutes at least to get water which we asked for 3-4 times. It's meant to be a high end restaurant so would expect better service. Staff was nice and apologetic though and the food was really out of this world. Crazy flavors.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy R. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent dining experience, Peruvian fusion food with warm service and atmosphere on the water in Aruba. Everything was excellent, the appetizers, the main courses, desserts. Our only improvement suggestion would be if they offered a tasting menu with smaller portions to allow us to try more of the amazing flavors. Seafood is so fresh and a must! This place is incredible with a City-fine dining vibe. The chef/owner and his wife were very welcoming as well!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily B. 1 year ago on Google
    Best meal we had in Aruba. I recommend coming in open minded and ready to taste flavors you never have experienced before. The ceviche was our favorite. Amazing cocktails too! The staff was so friendly and kind. Made our last night in Aruba perfection. Thank y’all!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sonia B. 2 years ago on Google
    The best dinner on the island. This place is a real gem that we’ve been lucky to find. We made our next booking while still sitting at our table - that’s how much we loved it! Everything on the menu was delicious and we can’t wait to be back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aïshyta Qhiarra S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, and good service. Portions are a bit small but if you take multiple appetizers to share, you’ll leave full. The appetizers of the day was calamari and honestly the best I’ve ever had. The presentation is really nice and the flavor combinations are just excellent. Would definitely come again while I’m on the island.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shanna R. 3 months ago on Google • 29 reviews New
    Make your reservation NOW. From beginning to end every dish was superb! Folks on the island raved about the scallops and they were truly delicious sitting in a unique sauce. The octopus was cooked perfectly and sits on a fried empanada (very thin like a corn tortilla). Highly recommend the lobster with risotto and the fish (wahu this night) with bok choy and plantains. The Peruvian influences make these dishes sing. For a light dessert, get the Chirimoya...it was fantastic!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 donald d. 6 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    This place is amazing. My 70th birthday celebration included a beef stir fry that was supernatural and a French toast desert that was outstanding. My wife had tuna that was seared on the outside and rare inside. PERFECT. Staff were attentive, friendly and engaging. Well worth the visit. Best restaurant visited this time in Aruba.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily 1 year ago on Google
    Food was absolutely amazing. Atmosphere is absolutely incredible. A must go on your trip to Aruba. I’m gluten free and they had So many gf options and the waiters have access to all ingredients in each dish and can walk you through what you can and can’t eat. Our waiter did think soy is gluten so that’s something to keep in mind if you are gluten free so I originally only said allergic to wheat (nothing with barley or malt or rye on the menu) when he asked between wheat and soy but quickly realized there was a dish with soy sauce that he said I could eat which made me realize that he was considering soy as gluten. It may have just been him but it something to keep in mind
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hava W. 9 months ago on Google
    Lima is top-notch quality. If you are a foodie this is a must-try. We really enjoyed the service and the food. The scallops were the best I ever ate. Atmosphere is good and it has a very luxurious feeling inside. This place was a real treat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nico J. 11 months ago on Google
    Limo Bistro was the best dining we experienced in Aruba for an entire week. This fine dining restaurant was recommended to us by a Local and we could not have been happier. In fact the food was so flavorful we couldn’t get photos of our first course or dessert we were so excited to eat. We left nothing on the plates for all 3 courses. The service and ambience was another five stars.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PRA B. 1 year ago on Google
    We loved everything! To start, Nicholas is an amazing waiter. He was kind, understood our preferences, gave us clear and good information about the delicious dishes that you can experience in Lima Bistro. I lived 4 years in Lima and I can gladly say that this place is up to the level of the best in Lima and surely in the world. Everything was delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcy M. 2 years ago on Google
    Another hidden gem. Loved the ambience, service and attentiveness of the staff. Food was so delicious from the appetizer all the way through dessert. The owner, Chef Teddy, was a delight. He took it upon himself to make sure all his patrons including myself were well served... and we were. It was a pleasure to meet him. Definitely a place I'd recommend to go to.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abigail M. 1 year ago on Google
    Lima bistro was phenomenal. Friendly and attentive wait staff. Enjoyed every dish that came out! When making restaurant recommendations to friends and family, this is one at the top of our list.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eyal R. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food, wonderful service, and great ambience. Each dish dull of surprises truly work of chefs. Nothing you could ever prepare at home and everything you should e kou qhile on vacation. Scallops great and come served in a real shell! Other appetizers all good. The duck was great. And the dessert fried dough rose is not to be missed! Enjoy
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 anin a. 8 months ago on Google • 204 reviews
    Let’s just say I Love everything about this place! I mean everything. The food was cooked with love, the drinks was strong and delicious, the customer service was lovely, the vibe was very elegant and chill. I love the authenticity of the decor and flavor of the food. A MUST in Aruba! Make sure you have a reservation before you go!

  • 5/5 Julia S. 3 months ago on Google • 155 reviews New
    Lima Bistro stood out among all 8 dinners I had in Aruba as the best restaurant experience all around. Nancy waited on our table and she was so professional and helpful. She really helped make the experience wonderful. We got to sit outside and the weather was wonderful. The drinks to start were unbelievable and one dish was honestly better than the next. The scallops and tuna tostadas were standouts for me, but every bite was amazing. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough!

  • 5/5 Video B. 3 months ago on Google • 24 reviews New
    Some of the best food I've had in Aruba. The menu might seem intimidating, but the waitress walks you through it answering any questions you might have with expert knowledge. The mixture of flavors and presentation was top notch and the portions were perfect.

  • 5/5 Jungeun L. 5 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    One of the best food, not just in Aruba. Building is somewhat unfinished but the restaurant is well decorated. Wonderful, friendly staff. Food was spectacular!! Must try if you visit Aruba

  • 5/5 Andre F. 8 months ago on Google
    I was skeptical but I am happy I went for dinner at Lima Cafe. The food was amazing and the staff are super accommodating and friendly. Go with sitting outside so you can see the water in the harbor. You won’t regret it. Definitely ask the staff for food recommendations as they did an excellent job in guiding us.

  • 5/5 Sara R. 5 months ago on Google
    This place was definitely our favorite in Aruba. The flavors and taste profiles are so unique and tantalizing that I literally couldn’t explain how good it is to anyone who asks. You just have to try it. It’s nothing I’ve ever had before and honestly one of the reasons I want to bring my friends / family back to Aruba. I will 100% be back! Try this place. I was wary because the website wasn’t working so I just kinda picked other places but don’t let that deter you. Come to Lima Bistro you will not regret it. We had the scallops and calamari. Mouth watering amazing. I had the tuna steak and I almost cried. My husband had the Lomo saltado and it’s also amazing. Literally didn’t have anything that wasn’t one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. We were here for 9 nights and ate somewhere different every night and this was our absolute favorite.

  • 5/5 Allie S. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely incredible meal at Lima Bistro this evening…. From with the scallop appetizer, mahi mahi and tuna steak entrees, pisco sours, to the very attentive and friendly service, this place blew our minds. Nancy took such wonderful care of us. Already trying to figure out which night we can go again before we leave the island next week. :)

  • 5/5 Ovidio P. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food perfect service. The octopus(special appetizer) was so good that I am coming back to order it three times (or four?) Cocktail and desserts did not disappoint

  • 5/5 Victoria H. 8 months ago on Google
    3rd time dining here and the food is always amazing! The drinks are great, the staff so welcoming and Cecelia our server is the best! Usually no room for dessert but that chef's creation was light and airy and delicious it was just perfect. (forgot to take a before pic lol) Will be coming back often and recommending to friends 😊

  • 5/5 Andrew B. 7 months ago on Google
    Lima Bistro is the epitome of quality food, excellent staff and beautiful creations. Our waitress was Cecilia - a knowleppdgeable, patient and expert on the menu. She’s a true professional in the business. Highly recommend their market fish and Tuna. The market ceviche was otherworldly.

  • 5/5 DNL G. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing ambience, great decos, superb food and service. Every single dish we had was fabulous, great taste. really worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Ryan F. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food and drinks! Their ceviche was one of the best things I tasted on the island, and the churrasco steak was well worth the wait. My server was exceptionally friendly and gave great recommendations even though I was a party of one. This would likely be one of my first stops when and if I return to Aruba. My only criticism is that their churros were tiny.

  • 5/5 Ramsen S. 7 months ago on Google
    We had an amazing experience at Lima. After a long day of flying we didn't have a crazy appetite but everything sounded so good and we were right. Had 4 apps, lots of laughs and a nice evening. They took us in even when WE felt under dressed. Decor was awesome, food was fresh and delicious.

  • 5/5 Lori T. 8 months ago on Google
    5+ Star with a Bravo Well Done! The atmosphere is wonderful. Our server was top notch. She didn't miss a beat. Every bite of food was amazing flavor! The Tuna Tostada was a perfect mixture of texture and taste. My Pork Loin was cooked a perfect medium, very moist and tender, with a delicious mushroom sauce. Gordon's Lamb Shank was spot on (and he's very critical of how shank is cooked). The Creme Caramel with ice cream and the Cheesecake desserts were a sweet finish with a capucino. I highly recommend sitting at the bar if you're a foodie. You watch the chefs prepare the meals, and they happily converse with you if you like. This dining experience was worth every dollar. Definitely a must dining experience in Aruba. Thank you Lima for a great last night!

  • 5/5 Christine G. 2 years ago on Google
    What a great fine dining experience! Loved everything about this little Peruvian Bistro. The menu offers creative options bursting with flavor. We had the Ceviche for an appetizer, it was so good! For our entree, we both settled on the fish special, I wish I could fully explain how great it was. Our server was Abby, she was attentive, helpful with menu options and answered all our questions. Food, service and drinks were outstanding!!

  • 5/5 Arsalan E. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down one of the best restaurants that I have ever been to. Everything about this place is perfect. The atmosphere, the staff, the food, the wine selection. Make sure to try their in-house made bread and butter, the scallops, and the risotto. This is definitely a MUST visit place while in Aruba!

  • 5/5 Andy A. 1 year ago on Google
    Best meal my family had in Aruba during a weeks vacation, by far. The A+ standout highlights were the Crudo appetizer, and the caramel dessert. The ceviche was also top notch. The grilled tuna steak entree was great, and the beet appetizer was also good. The fish entree was decent but not outstanding, and the duck entree was the only disappointment. None of us really liked it much, not quite sure why other than the meat and skin was very chewy and not in a good way. But everything else was so above and beyond exceptionally good that I'd still give the experience 10/10, it was the best meal I've had in a long time.

  • 5/5 Amanda R. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic meal! Must-order dishes are the scallops, crudo with the pecans, beef anticucho and the pistachio crusted duck weekly special. Excellent service and good looking place. Our new favorite restaurant in Aruba!

  • 5/5 Michael Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Lima Bistro is a must visit. Located right on the water at the marina in Oranjestad. Abbie was our beautiful waitress. Such a wonderful person and an asset to the restaurant. Her knowledge of the menu items directed us to a fantastic meal. I started off with Crudo fish and the Amberjack special as the main course. The meal was completed with the Chirimoya dessert. The food was fresh and dazzled the tastebuds. The manager Sally stopped by the table during our meal to insure our expectations were being met. I told here that our expectations were exceeded and we are definitely returning on our next trip to Aruba. I highly recommend Lima Bistro.

  • 4/5 Ebony B. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Came here after visiting their sister restaurant Azar, the tuna appetizer was out of sight amazing, cocktails, and the French toast was amazing. The lamb shank on the other hand wasn’t good and flavorful I left pretty much the whole thing on the plate. The server noticed this and definitely made it up which I really appreciated. The supervisor also came over to get feedback and make it right. These young ladies turned a so so experience around for me. Would definitely come back next time on vacation.


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  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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