Aruba Beach Cafe
American · Seafood · Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
About
"I had the fish sandwich which was hot and tasty," one Yelp reviewer notes about Aruba Beach Cafe in Lauderdale by the Sea. This beachfront spot channels a casual Caribbean atmosphere, with indoor and patio seating that catches the ocean breeze. It's a family-style American bar and restaurant serving seafood and American fare, from a breakfast buffet to Greek salads and portobello mushroom burgers. Parking is difficult, but valet parking is available and worth using.
The crowd leans straight, which might be a factor for queer visitors. Hours run late every night, especially weekends. Live music sometimes plays inside. It's a busy place, especially on weekends, so expect a full house.
Features
- ✓Breakfast buffet until 11:30 am
- ✓Valet parking available
- ✓Live music on select nights
Cuisine
What people say
Rated from 2,181 reviews. 19 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“A great Place to go on the Beach”
For beachside dining, this is the place to go. Definitely use the valet for parking because finding a spot at the beach is really tough and worth it. It gets busy, sometimes there's live music inside, and the outdoor patio is warm and breezy. I ordered the fish sandwich, which was hot and tasty, while my partner had the cold seafood platter with oysters, lobster, shrimp, and more—it was huge and beautifully presented. The waitstaff knows the menu and ingredients well and were friendly and helpful both times I visited.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Good Place to see the beach while inside”
I hadn't been to Aruba Beach Cafe in a while until this morning for brunch. One of my friends had the breakfast buffet (which ends at 11:30 am) and was really happy with the food and selection. His partner had a Greek salad that was good, and I had a very good portobello mushroom burger with fries. I ordered it medium-well and it was cooked perfectly. The 10 oz burger was decent and came with lots of fries. The place is a typical family-style American beach bar/restaurant with mostly straight clientele. Parking is terrible if you want something close, unless you pay for valet, which I strongly recommend. Service was good and the place was fairly full. It cost about $20.
A guest · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of cuisine do they serve? +
American and seafood.
Is there parking available? +
Street parking is scarce. Valet parking is available and recommended.
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