Small Plates at The West Deck
Caribbean small plates and grill dishes are the format at The West Deck in Oranjestad, Aruba. It is credited with bringing the small-plates format to the island. The Main Deck sits over the beach, and a tropical garden area has picnic tables. The Table Desk can reserve a table for a sunset dinner or a group.
What guests love
- A deck right on the bay. Guests eat on a wooden deck over Governor's Bay with a sea breeze, and now and then a cruise ship slides past on its way out.
- Easygoing, no-fuss dinners. It is the casual pick for sandy feet after a beach day, the kind of easy, relaxed place families find themselves returning to again.
Small plates make ordering easy for a group. Fried funchi comes with Dutch cheese. Spicy shrimp and fish ceviche, garlic shrimp from a family recipe and Aruban keeshi yena fill out the table. For something bigger, there is whole fried red snapper with Creole sauce or a seafood pot for two.
The Main Deck sits over the beach, which suits a sunset meal. A tropical garden area with picnic tables gives larger parties more room to spread out. The signature drink is the Beer Rita.
The Table Desk by All Tours Aruba is not the restaurant and not affiliated with it. Food and drinks are paid at the restaurant.
- Area
- Oranjestad
- Cuisine
- Caribbean small plates, Grill
- Price level
- $$$ (our estimate, not exact pricing)
- Good for
- Sunset, Groups
Questions
Can I reserve The West Deck for a group through The Table Desk?
Yes. Send your date, preferred time, a backup time and the full party size. The Table Desk works on the booking and confirms in writing by email. The service fee is a flat $20, with nothing added for processing.
What small plates does The West Deck serve?
Expect fried funchi with Dutch cheese, spicy shrimp and fish ceviche, and garlic shrimp from a family recipe. Aruban keeshi yena is on the menu too, along with larger dishes like whole fried red snapper with Creole sauce.
Where do you sit for sunset at The West Deck?
The Main Deck sits over the beach, so it is the natural spot for a sunset meal. A tropical garden area with picnic tables is the other option, and the signature Beer Rita fits either one.
Can I ask for the Main Deck or the garden?
Yes, write your preference in the seating request. It travels with your booking, but a seating wish is not a promise. The written email confirmation from The Table Desk is what makes the table itself final.
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.
