Rating8.0
Rating7.9
Rating8.1Barceló Aruba lists 12 live dining venues at this Palm Beach all-inclusive. Kyoto (Japanese; closed Monday), L'Olio (Italian; closed Tuesday), México Lindo (Tex-Mex; closed Tuesday), and Arubian Seafood (beachfront) require reservations on live RF. The Palm buffet and Beach Club Restaurant - Club de Playa cover daytime and buffet dinners. Royal Level adds a private restaurant, lounge bar, beach bar, and 24-hour room service. Official Guest Services extras: Chef's Table about $75 pp and beach dinner about $240 for two. Build buffer time for specialty service pace.
Barceló Aruba offers 7 restaurants — 7 included in your stay. Featured venues include Kyoto, L'Olio, Arubian Seafood, México Lindo and Royal Level Restaurant. The resort also has 4 bars/lounges. See the full restaurant guide below for menus, hours, and reservation details.
Live RF marks Kyoto, L'Olio, Arubian Seafood, México Lindo, and Royal Level Restaurant reservationRequired. Official cuisine page routes Chef's Table and beach-dinner packages through Guest Services. Book Kyoto teppanyaki and L'Olio first, then seafood and Tex-Mex. Watch Monday/Tuesday closures on live cards.
Official Barceló Aruba cuisine notes: Chef's Table six-course about $75 per person (max 4; ~6:30 and 8:30 PM seatings) and dinner on the beach about $240 for two. These are not the standard included L'Olio or Arubian Seafood seatings. Confirm prices before you promise either experience.
Live inventory: Royal Level Restaurant (all-day for Royal guests), Royal Level Lounge Bar, Royal Level Beach Bar, and 24-hour room service for Royal Level only. Priority specialty reservations are a common Royal benefit - confirm at check-in rather than inventing guarantees.
The Palm buffet and Beach Club Restaurant - Club de Playa are walk-in. Splash Pool Bar covers lagoon-pool drinks. Use these so specialty evenings stay open. Lobby Bar is the pre-dinner live-music spot on official hours (~11:00 AM-2:00 AM).
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arubian Seafood | Included | ||
| Beach Club Restaurant - Club de Playa | Included | ||
| Kyoto | Included | ||
| L'Olio | Included | ||
| México Lindo | Included | ||
| Royal Level Restaurant | Included | ||
| The Palm | Included |
Japanese
Japanese a la carte 6:00-10:00 PM, closed Mondays on live RF and official pages. Two teppanyaki tables, two private tatami tables, and a large sushi bar. Reservation required. Book teppanyaki specifically on arrival - standard sushi seating is less scarce. Collared shirts / closed-toe shoes for men.
Signature dishes: Teppanyaki dishes, Sushi
Italian
Italian a la carte, 6:00-10:00 PM, closed Tuesdays on live RF. Indoor and terrace seating. Official Barceló cuisine page: Chef's Table is a six-course experience at $75 per person (max 4), seatings about 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM, booked via Guest Services - not the standard included dinner. Reservation required for regular tables too on live RF. Collared shirts and closed-toe shoes for men on brand dress notes.
Signature dishes: Chef's Table, Carefully selected wine and champagne menu
Caribbean Fusion
Caribbean fusion seafood on the beachfront terrace opposite the hotel, about 6:30-10:00 PM on live/official clocks. Reservation required on live RF. Most atmospheric dinner setting on property. Semi-formal / resort elegant dress. Official pages also sell a separate beach dinner package ($240 for two via Guest Services) - that is not the standard Arubian Seafood seating.
Signature dishes: Exquisite seafood dishes, Aruban and Caribbean specialties
Tex-Mex Mexican
Tex-Mex a la carte, 6-10 PM, closed Tuesdays. Poolside setting, indoor and terrace seating. Tequila and wine list a focus alongside the food menu. Reservation required. Casual but collared shirts required for men.
Signature dishes: Genuine Mexican dishes, Splendid wine and tequila list
International
Exclusive to Royal Level guests. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner service - the only all-day dining option beyond The Palm. A la carte dinner, buffet-style for other meals. The main practical benefit of the Royal Level upgrade: priority reservations at all specialty restaurants and a private dining room that bypasses the standard process entirely.
Signature dishes: Pita sandwich, Garlic bread
International Buffet
Main international buffet, breakfast (7-11 AM), lunch (12-3 PM), dinner (6-10 PM). Air-conditioned indoors with terrace pool views. Themed dinner nights: local, Mediterranean, steak, Latin, international, seafood, Spanish. Live cooking stations for burgers, meats, pasta, and omelets - the made-to-order stations consistently produce better results than the pre-set buffet trays. Men must wear collared shirts for dinner.
Signature dishes: Themed nights, Live cooking stations for burgers, meats, pasta, omelets
International Gastronomic (Grilled Specialties)
Beachfront continuous daytime service about 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (breakfast, snacks, lunch) on live/official clocks. Grilled specialties, soups, salads, and casual stations. No reservation needed. Shoes required; no bare feet or swimsuits for sit-down meals. Best midday ocean-view option when you skip The Palm.
Signature dishes: Grilled specialties, Soups, Salads
Bar
Main evening bar, primarily evening hours with live music. Pre-dinner cocktail spot. Note: this is the venue where some guests have reported inconsistent service from staff - the beach bars receive far better reviews.
Bar
Swim-up bar in the lagoon pool. Open during pool hours. Exotic tropical cocktails including Aruba's signature painkiller variations. The most social daytime spot on property.
Signature dishes: Exotic tropical cocktails
Bar
Private indoor bar within the Royal Level lounge, North Tower upper floors. Premium cocktails, wine, and beer. Royal Level guests only.
Bar
Dedicated beachfront bar service for Royal Level guests. Drinks brought to your reserved beach lounger or cabana. Royal Level guests only.
International
24-hour room service, Royal Level guests only. A la carte menu. For non-Royal Level guests, Club de Playa and the Splash Pool Bar cover daytime food and beverage needs outside main meal service.
