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Yemanja Woodfired Grill

Wilhelminastraat 2, Oranjestad, Aruba
297 588 4711
Ranked #5 of 76 restaurants in Oranjestad
4.5 of 5 stars 208 Reviews
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Lake Charles, LA
Top Contributor
57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

We loved this charming restaurant, the food as well as the excellent service. Our waitress was an exchange student from Holland, named Kate, and she was delightful. We skipped appetizers because they served this fabulous herb bread with homemade olive tampenade. The portions are large here and they encourage sharing with their family style side dishes. We settled on the... More

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New York City, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The setting, service and food were extraordinary. I will make sure to return when I am in Aruba.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW via mobile

We have gone here four times, our past visit to Aruba 2 nights in a row! My friends, SO and I love this place. The food is delicious, service is great and we are always full and happy when we leave. I cannot wait to go back!

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NJ
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
100 helpful votes 100 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

This restaurant came recommended to us and truthfully, we don't know what all the fuss is about. This restaurant was in the downtown area so we went after a little shopping and had a reservation. We were not impressed with it at all. First, no real special atmosphere (we ate in the front porch area), second, our waiter didn't know... More

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Enkhuizen, The Netherlands
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

The best tenderloin I ever had. Good service and a very nice atmosfere. Watch out to not bang your head at the toilet...

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Oranjestad, Aruba
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Had nice steak there. The service was okay and the steak was great. the price was decent.

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San Diego
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

We walked from our hotel and were seated outside, reservations are a good idea. Great wine, the goat cheese filo appetizer was amazing and the potatoe soup with truffle was tasty. I had a crusted fish and my hubby had the pork tenderloin, both were prepared perfectly. The pork was huge, so come hungry if you order that. The waiter... More

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New Jersey
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Everything about our meal at Yemanja last week was fabulous. We were a family of 5 - 3 kids aged 12, 8 and 4. We were seated and greeted promptly by our server who was a lovely dutch woman. She was so helpful and friendly and provided us with top notch service. We ordered escargot, goat cheese salad and scallop... More

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Boston
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

We sat on the outdoor patio and enjoyed the surroundings there. The food was wonderful and the staff very helpful and accomodating. One of my friend's meat was not cooked to order. She sent it back, and it still, was not right. She was disappointed and left a little hungry, after eating only a portion of her meal. However, she... More

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Oranjestad, Aruba
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

One of the best beef carpaccio on the island. When it comes to food, this Bombe comes with Mixed salad, Arugula, Thinly sliced Certified Angus Beef Tenderloin, Pesto, Old Amsterdam Cheese and Balsamic vinegar crème.

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