Savaneta●○○○#2 of 4 Places to Eat in Pos Chiquito

Happy Appy's Shoarma & Patat

Name: Happy Appy's Shoarma & Patat
Address: Spaans Lagoenweg 10, Pos Chiquito Aruba, AW
Price range: $
Rating: 4.8

★★★★½4.8 out of 5 · 16 reviews

casual

middle_eastern

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About

Happy Appy's sits on the main road near Pos Chiquito, close to Savaneta, and it's the kind of spot locals hit when they want shawarma done right. The #2 ranking in the area tracks with the 5.0 value score—this is budget-tier pricing without the usual shortcuts. Middle Eastern staples share the menu with Dutch comfort food like patat, which makes sense once you know Aruba's history. Both the food and service clear 4.8, and the 4.8 overall rating holds even with a small sample. It's casual, kid-friendly, and doesn't take reservations, which means you show up and order at the counter. The kitchen keeps things straightforward: proteins cooked on the vertical spit, fries done properly, sauces that matter. If you're staying anywhere on the southern coast and want something filling that costs less than a cocktail, this works.

At a glance

Area: Savaneta
Vibe: casual
Price: ●○○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: middle_eastern
dutch
european
Dietary options: —

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Zeerovers is a fisherman's shack on the water in Savaneta, and it's about as straightforward as eating gets. You order fried fish by the pound from whatever came off the boat that morning, grab a picnic table on the pier, and eat. The 4.6 value rating makes sense — prices are low, portions are generous, and the seafood is fresh because the boats are right there. The #4 ranking in Savaneta and the 2025 Travelers' Choice award reflect consistent execution more than anything fancy. The atmosphere is open-air Caribbean casual, which means plastic chairs, ceiling fans, and pelicans circling overhead. Service is quick once your order's up, though weekends can stretch the wait. Families do fine here — it's loud, relaxed, and kids can watch the fishing boats come in. Bring cash if you can. The line moves, but it moves at island speed. If you want tablecloths or a wine list, this isn't it. If you want good fried fish without the markup, it is.

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G&G Pizza Co.

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