Rijsttafel at Nusa Harbour, Oranjestad

Oranjestad · Indonesian · $$ (estimate)

In Oranjestad, Aruba, Nusa Harbour serves Indonesian food on a marina-view terrace in a renovated older house. The rijsttafel comes as five, seven or nine dishes. The Table Desk, an independent reservation service unconnected to the restaurant, takes your booking and confirms it in writing.

Dining room at Nusa Harbour in Oranjestad opening onto the harbour, with wooden tables and green chairs

Rijsttafel is the centerpiece, a spread of dishes served together. Slow-cooked beef rendang, chicken and pork satay skewers and grilled duck in the Indonesian style all appear on the menu. Vegetables simmered in coconut milk are there too, and Balinese pancakes with ice cream finish the meal.

The restaurant says its dishes contain no MSG, and it imports Southeast Asian spices. Many vegetarian options are offered, which helps when a table mixes diets. Mention any dietary needs in your seating request.

Nusa Harbour sits in our family collection for Oranjestad, and the shared format suits groups. Give your party size when you book so the table fits everyone. The meal is paid at the restaurant.

Photos: Nusa Harbour.

From the current menu

  • Rijsttafel of five, seven or nine dishes
  • Slow-cooked beef rendang
  • Chicken and pork satay skewers
  • Grilled duck, Indonesian style
  • Vegetables simmered in coconut milk
  • Balinese pancakes with ice cream

A selection in our own words from the restaurant's menu when we last checked. Menus change; the restaurant's menu on the night is the one that counts.

Area
Oranjestad
Cuisine
Indonesian
Price level
$$ (our estimate, not exact pricing)
Good for
Groups, Family

Questions

Is my Nusa Harbour reserve guaranteed?

Add a backup time to widen the options. If neither time can be booked, the full $20 service fee is refunded.

What is rijsttafel at Nusa Harbour?

A set of Indonesian dishes served together, offered here as five, seven or nine dishes. The menu includes slow-cooked beef rendang, chicken and pork satay skewers and grilled duck, Indonesian style.

Where do guests sit at Nusa Harbour?

On a terrace with a marina view, in a renovated older house in Oranjestad. The shared rijsttafel format and its place in our family collection make it a fit for families and groups.

Are there vegetarian options at Nusa Harbour?

Yes, the restaurant offers many vegetarian options, and it says its dishes contain no MSG. Note any dietary needs in your seating request so they travel with your booking.

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.

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