Crispy inside and a spicy tuna tartar on top!

Oranjestad●●○○#93 of 316 Places to Eat in Oranjestad

tatami sushi bar

Name: tatami sushi bar
Address: LG SMith Boulevard # 124 Located in the street next to Antraco Opposite of the pre-owned cars of Irausquin, on the corner, Oranjestad 000 Aruba, AW
Price range: $$ - $$$
Rating: 4.3

★★★★☆4.3 out of 5 · 119 reviews

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About

Tatami Sushi Bar is tucked into a corner lot in Oranjestad, across from a used car dealership — the kind of spot you'd drive past unless someone told you about it. It ranks #93 out of 316 restaurants in the capital, but the food rating is where it stands out: 4.6 out of 5, which puts it ahead of most places claiming to do Japanese on the island. The kitchen handles sushi and broader Asian fare in a casual setting that works for families or a low-key date. The atmosphere rating backs up the vibe — it's not trying to be a scene, just a neighborhood place that happens to execute well. Service sits at 4.4, value at 4.3, which for mid-range pricing is solid. You can walk in without a reservation, and it's one of the few spots in Oranjestad doing Japanese food with any real consistency. If you're tired of the waterfront tourist loop, this is the kind of place locals actually use.

At a glance

Area: Oranjestad
Vibe: casual
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: japanese
sushi
asian
Dietary options: —

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