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Is L’Avenue Aruba worth it? If you want Belgian cooking on Palm Beach, our L’Avenue Aruba review says yes: this Belgian bistro serves mussels four ways, stews braised in Belgian beer, a steak tartare dressed at your table and more than a dozen Belgian beers. It opened in 2024 as the sister restaurant of Papillon, and aruba.com’s tourism blog greeted it as a fresh addition to the island’s dining scene. Here is the room, the menu and how to order.

L’Avenue at a glance

  • Cuisine: Belgian bistro classics
  • Area: Palm Beach, at The Cove
  • Best for: families, groups, beer lovers, a relaxed lunch or dinner
  • What to order: mussels, Steak Tartar L’Avenue, Flemish Beef Stew, Crêpe Suzette
  • Price gauge: $$$ (our estimate)

Bruges roots at The Cove

L’Avenue sits at The Cove on Palm Beach. The restaurant says its Belgian owner, Heidi, comes from Bruges, and that the menu takes Belgian classics and gives them a modern presentation. When in Aruba reports that she runs it with Tina, the owner of Papillon, and names Juan Ludena as the chef, cooking classic dishes with a personal Caribbean touch.

You can sit in the air-conditioned dining room or on the outdoor terrace, which When in Aruba describes as looking out over the comings and goings of Palm Beach. The same report notes that the bistro moved into a space left by a French restaurant, and that the décor stayed. The menu itself thanks the artist Theo Broeren, whose paintings, including his De Dikke Dames series, capture the Burgundian lifestyle.

Mussels, stews and tableside classics

Mussels get a section of their own on the menu. aruba.com’s blog describes them cooked the classic way in white wine with herbs, in a Belgian brune beer broth with thyme and laurel, or Provençale style in tomato with goat cheese, and the current menu adds a fourth version with Dijon mustard, cream and bacon. The restaurant says fresh mussels arrive every week, and the menu notes they are flown in and depend on availability.

The service team has its own moment in the spotlight. aruba.com points to two dishes finished at the table: the Angus steak tartare and, for dessert, a flaming Crêpe Suzette.

What to order at L’Avenue

  • Shrimp Croquettes made with grey shrimp and served with lemon mayonnaise, to start.
  • Steak Tartar L’Avenue, Angus beef prepared at your table.
  • Belgium Endive Gratin with ham, Gouda cheese and béchamel.
  • Flemish Beef Stew, made with Belgian brune beer, onions and carrots, with fries, potato croquettes or toast on the side.
  • Drunken Rabbit, slow-cooked with bacon and mushrooms in a cherry kriek beer and finished with apple syrup.
  • “Koninginnehapje” – Vol Au Vent: chicken in cream sauce inside puff pastry, with potato croquettes.
  • Crêpe Suzette with Grand Marnier, orange sauce and vanilla ice cream, or a Belgian waffle.

Steak lovers can go for the steak-frites section, where every cut comes with Belgian fries and Andalouse sauce. Ask about the daily specials too, which the menu says change every day.

The Belgian beer list

aruba.com counts more than a dozen Belgian beers, each served in a glass chosen to suit it. The current list runs from Brugse Zot and the cherry-sour Lindemans Kriek to Westmalle Trappist Dubbel, Rochefort Trappist and Rodenbach Grand Cru, plus an alcohol-free Brugse Zot Sport. Wines and cocktails fill out the drinks menu.

Who it suits

The restaurant pitches itself for lunch, date nights and evenings out with friends, and it says a kids’ menu is available, which helps with families. Groups do well here too: share croquettes and a round of mussels, then let everyone pick a stew or a steak. At lunch, aruba.com notes a shorter menu of sandwiches, salads, soups and savory waffles alongside a few dinner signatures.

Staying nearby? Our Palm Beach guide covers the area, and our guide to the best restaurants in Aruba has more ideas. When you are ready, book a table at L’Avenue Aruba.

Price level

Price level: $$$. Price level is our estimate, not exact pricing. It is based on the dinner prices on the restaurant’s current menu, checked November 2026.

FAQ

Is L’Avenue Aruba worth it?

Yes, if you want Belgian cooking on Palm Beach. The menu is built on mussels, beer-braised stews and tableside classics, and aruba.com’s blog welcomed it as a fresh addition to the island’s dining scene.

What should I order at L’Avenue?

Start with the shrimp croquettes or the tableside steak tartare, then order mussels or the Flemish Beef Stew, and finish with the Crêpe Suzette.

Does L’Avenue serve Belgian beer?

Yes. aruba.com counts more than a dozen Belgian beers, and the current list includes Trappist ales such as Westmalle and Rochefort.

Is L’Avenue open for lunch?

Yes, from Wednesday to Sunday, according to the restaurant. aruba.com notes a lunch menu of sandwiches, salads, soups and savory waffles alongside a few dinner signatures.

How does booking a table at L’Avenue Aruba work?

The Table Desk is an independent reservation service by All Tours Aruba, not affiliated with the restaurant. You choose your date, time and party size, we book your table at L’Avenue Aruba and send your confirmation by email. If we can’t book it, your full $20 comes back.

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