Eagle Beach●●○○#223 of 316 Places to Eat in Oranjestad

Ocean View Bar

Name: Ocean View Bar
Address: J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 41 Located in: Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive Resort, Oranjestad Aruba, AW
Rating: 5

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 1 reviews

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About

Ocean View Bar is part of the Tamarijn resort on Eagle Beach, an all-inclusive property where guests can walk up for American-style bar food without a reservation. The beachfront setting is the main appeal — tables are close to the sand, and the casual vibe works for families. It ranks #223 out of 316 restaurants in Oranjestad, so expectations should match: this is resort dining, not a destination spot. The single 5-star review isn't enough to call it highly rated, but the setup is straightforward. You're paying mid-range prices for burgers, wings, and whatever else is on the bar menu that day. It's kid-friendly, and the location makes it easy if you're already on Eagle Beach and don't want to leave the sand. If you're staying at Tamarijn, it's a convenient option. If you're not, there are stronger choices up and down the strip.

At a glance

Area: Eagle Beach
Vibe: beachfront
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: american
Dietary options: —

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Matthew's sits right on Eagle Beach at the Casa del Mar resort, and it does what a lot of beachfront places try and fail to do — deliver solid food without leaning on the view. The kitchen runs Caribbean, seafood, and international standards, and the #50 ranking among Oranjestad restaurants is backed by consistently high marks across food, service, and atmosphere. That 4.5 atmosphere score isn't surprising given the beachfront setting, but the food rating matches it, which matters more. It's kid-friendly and doesn't require reservations, so it works for walk-ups and families looking for something a little more polished than a beach shack without the formality of a tasting menu. The mid-range pricing fits — expect to spend but not commit to a splurge. If you're staying on Eagle Beach or just planted there for the day, it's a straightforward lunch or dinner option that doesn't overthink itself.

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Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba

Bucuti & Tara sits on the quieter stretch of Eagle Beach, and it's adults-only by design. That #1 ranking among Palm-Eagle Beach hotels isn't decorative — the numbers back it up across location, service, and cleanliness, all sitting at 4.9 out of 5. Sleep quality and rooms both land at 4.8, which makes sense once you see the property: low-density, beachfront, built for the kind of guest who wants the sand without the pool party soundtrack. Back-to-back Travelers Choice Best of the Best awards in 2025 and 2026 confirm what the nearly 11,000 reviews suggest: people return, and they tell others to book. The price level is top-tier, and the value subrating reflects that — still solid at 4.6, but you're paying for the category it occupies. Service scores mirror the location and cleanliness ratings, meaning the staff-to-guest ratio shows. If you want Eagle Beach access without family chaos and you're willing to spend accordingly, this is the benchmark property.

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