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Is pureocean worth booking for a dinner on Palm Beach? If the evening you have in mind is a table on the sand at the water’s edge with the sun going down, our pureocean Aruba review says yes: the setting is the reason to go, and every write-up we read leads with it. Its Aruba.com listing names signature dishes from fresh mussels and grouper to filet mignon and a tomahawk pork chop, so seafood fans and steak lovers can share a table. Here is what the evening is like, what the guides say and which dishes the listing puts forward.

pureocean at a glance

  • Cuisine: seafood and steaks, served in a contemporary Caribbean setting
  • Area: the quiet end of Palm Beach
  • Best for: couples, a sunset dinner on the sand, celebrations
  • Signature dishes, per its Aruba.com listing: fresh mussels, the Pure Potato Stacker, crispy coconut curry grouper, filet mignon
  • Price gauge: $$$$ (our estimate)

Dinner on the sand at the quiet end of Palm Beach

pureocean is at the quiet end of Palm Beach. The big draw is simple: your table is on the beach, close to the waterline, facing the sunset. Its Aruba.com listing describes a contemporary Caribbean setting with an intimate feel.

Fodor’s, as quoted on TripExpert, singles out eating with your feet in the sand and praises the food. That is the pitch in short: you come for the table on the beach, and the menu runs from seafood to steak.

What the write-ups say

The setting is the headline in every write-up we found. The Aruba.com listing, In Your Pocket and Fodor’s all point to the tables on the sand, and both the listing and In Your Pocket single out the sunset. In Your Pocket recommends it for a romantic evening at sunset.

Signature dishes at pureocean

We could not read a current menu from the restaurant, so the dishes below are the ones its Aruba.com listing names, described in our own words. Menus change, so ask about the dishes of the night when you sit down.

  • Pure Potato Stacker, the starter its Aruba.com listing calls famous.
  • Fresh mussels, which the listing pairs with the stacker as the way to start.
  • Crispy coconut curry grouper, the seafood main the listing names.
  • Filet mignon for the steak lovers at the table.
  • Tomahawk pork chop, the other meat main on the list.

One way to order for two: share the mussels or the potato stacker, then split the mains between the grouper and a steak. The listing also mentions wine suggestions for every course, beer and bottles of bubbly for a celebration.

When pureocean fits your trip

This is a sunset dinner first. It suits an anniversary, a birthday or the last night of a trip, when the setting matters as much as the plate. The restaurant’s own Aruba.com listing jokes that it has lost count of the proposals made there.

If you are staying along Palm Beach, our Palm Beach guide covers the beach and what is around it.

For more beachfront dinners, see our best restaurants in Aruba guide.

Price level

Price level: $$$$. Price level is our estimate, not exact pricing. It is based on Fodor’s price category for the restaurant.

FAQ

Is pureocean worth it?

Yes, if you want a dinner on the sand at the water’s edge with the sunset in view. The Aruba.com listing, In Your Pocket and Fodor’s all lead with the setting, and the listed dishes cover both seafood and steak.

What should I order at pureocean?

Its Aruba.com listing suggests starting with the fresh mussels or the Pure Potato Stacker, and for a main it names the crispy coconut curry grouper, the filet mignon and a tomahawk pork chop.

Can I eat on the beach at pureocean?

Yes. Its Aruba.com listing describes tables on the beach by the water, and Fodor’s highlights eating with your feet in the sand.

Where is pureocean?

It is at the quiet end of Palm Beach.

How does booking through The Table Desk work?

We book your table and send your confirmation by email. If we can’t book it, your full $20 comes back. The Table Desk is an independent reservation service by All Tours Aruba, not affiliated with the restaurant. Book online through pureocean on The Table Desk.

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