The Old Man & The Sea Restaurant at the Aruba Ocean Villas

4.6 (582)

$50 and over

Caribbean

Savaneta 356A, Savaneta, Aruba 10005

About this restaurant

Romantic
Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views

Established in the historic old capital of Aruba, Savaneta, The Old Man & The Sea Restaurant is the ideal place for a romantic dinner.

The cuisine is a mixture of local dishes with an international flare. We pride ourselves on having fresh catches of the day and good quality meats imported from the best distributors in the world.

Kindly know that our resort & restaurant is Adult only (16+).

🌟 Important Notice: Please Arrive on Time to Secure Your Reservation 🌟
Please note that if you are more than 15 minutes late for your reservation, we may need to release your table to accommodate other waiting guests. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we appreciate your understanding.
If you anticipate being delayed or require any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our friendly team at 00297 5843434 so that we can make arrangements accordingly.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Caribbean, Seafood, International
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–20:30
Phone number
584 3434
Website
http://www.arubaoceanvillas.com/
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
Savaneta 356A, Savaneta, Aruba 10005
Area
Savaneta
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at The Old Man & The Sea Restaurant at the Aruba Ocean Villas.

4.6

(582)

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.9Ambience
4.3Value

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582 Reviews

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Sheri
Washington, D.C. Area25 reviews
3.0
Dined on 25 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
So disappointed in the experience. Fourth time dining here and we keep going back because the ambience is over the top. Service was slow as molasses. We were the second to last table seated at 8:00 pm. And it was 10:30 before we left our table - no cocktails as we had them in the bar before dining and no desserts because the service was so slow and we did not want to wait another hour for the dessert.
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Crissy
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and Old man and the sea is beyond words!! The food was excellent, our server Wendell was excellent! It was my husbands birthday and they brought out dessert with a song. The place is very quiet and romantic. Perfect for a date night. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
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StacyD Gold
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food,drinks and service were very good. The scenery and decor is breathtaking!
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Tom
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I love it here. The only problem was with my 5:30 reservation. I dropped by to check out by having a drink n lunch before coming back for dinner. They had removed our 5:30 (booked directly on the website) which was very disappointing as I have come along way. I even showed them a picture of my reservation. The manager mentioned that there was an email sent to us that they don’t have availability and only allow lunch. We were not able to locate that email. Regardless, I showed them that I had a reservation at 5:30. They didn’t care. The only supper nice staff was was our server. Her name is Jean Maria. She’s exceptional. 5 stars for Jean Maria. 1 star for the manager. We wouldn’t mind even on a waiting list for cancellation. She made no effort. If it wasn’t for Jean Maria, it would have been 1 star.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best dinner ever. Every detail of the decor is just breath taking. Food was equally as amazing. Happy we got experience this beautiful establishment.
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Kuda
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Most outstanding dining experience during my trip!
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Eddie
Columbus1 review
4.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great until we were charged $9 for water and $25 for sharing an entree, even though our tab was already well over $100. It’s probably the coolest restaurant we’ve ever been to but the excess charges on the bill had us leave on a bad note.
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Hannah Gold
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing!! By far the most unique place on the island. Staff was outstanding and so knowledgeable!! Heard a wonderful story about their history as well as the incredible owner, who seems like one of a kind. She handpicks every single beautiful detail and makes this a stunning and special place to dine. My boyfriend and I can’t wait to come back. Staying at this resort would be a once in a lifetime experience.
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Cora
Upstate New York1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a dream this place was. Best restaurant I’ve ever been to. Hands down 10/10 experience!
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Morgan
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely stunning— unlike anything else on the island! The food was incredible and service was impeccable!
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