Barefoot, Dinner on the Sand in Oranjestad
'Elegant dining in flipflops' is the tagline at Barefoot Restaurant, a seafood and international spot in a beachside setting in Oranjestad, Aruba. You can reserve a table on the sand or on the deck under the palapa. The Table Desk, an independent reservation service, handles the booking and confirms it in writing.
What guests love
- Sunset from the sand. Guests take a table on the beach and watch the sun drop into the sea while dinner arrives, with the waves just a few steps away.
- Warm, attentive staff. Reviewers describe friendly, attentive servers who add thoughtful touches, like a surprise dessert, that make couples and honeymooners feel looked after.
Most of the menu at Barefoot is built around seafood. Caribbean grouper, blackened mahi-mahi and a tuna pepper steak cover the fish side, and a shellfish trio brings several catches to one plate. Beef tenderloin with truffle is there for meat eaters, and passion fruit crème brûlée closes the meal.
Tables at Barefoot come in two different kinds. Some sit directly on the sand, and others are on the deck under the palapa. Barefoot sells its slots by seating area, so the choice is part of the reservation itself. Pick the area that suits your evening when you book.
Barefoot appears in our toes-in-the-sand collection for Oranjestad. The Table Desk confirms the table in writing, and the meal is paid at the restaurant.
Photos: Barefoot Restaurant.
- Area
- Oranjestad
- Cuisine
- Seafood, international
- Price level
- $$$$ (our estimate, not exact pricing)
Questions
What does the $20 fee cover for a Barefoot reserve?
It is the flat service fee The Table Desk charges for handling your booking. You pay it online by PayPal or card, with no processing fee on top. The meal is paid at Barefoot. If no time can be booked, the fee is refunded.
What seafood does Barefoot serve?
The menu lists Caribbean grouper, blackened mahi-mahi, a tuna pepper steak and a shellfish trio. Beef tenderloin with truffle covers the meat side, and passion fruit crème brûlée is among the desserts.
What is the setting at Barefoot like?
Barefoot has a beachside setting in Oranjestad, with tables on the sand and on a deck under the palapa. Its tagline, 'Elegant dining in flipflops', sums up the style.
Should I pick beach or deck when booking Barefoot?
Choosing one up front makes your booking clearer. Barefoot sells its slots by seating area, beach or deck. Choose one when you book and add a backup time. The Table Desk confirms the area and time in writing.
When will I get my confirmation?
We email your confirmation as soon as the restaurant has made your booking. How long that takes depends on the restaurant. If we can't book it, your full $20 is refunded.
