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Carambola

J.E.Irausquin Boulevard 64 | Eagle, Palm/Eagle Beach, Aruba
297 587-6695
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Price range: 5 AUD - 45 AUD
Cuisines: International
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
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New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

After reading the reviews we finally decided to try Carombola. It was good not great. It was very loud inside as they had 2 large tables. We ordered the peanut soup which was not bad. Then we ordered the Bread Cake oops crab cake. It was 75% bread and the rest crab. The taste was not bad but mostly bread.... More

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See 2 more reviews by jasper48 for Palm/Eagle Beach
Baltimore, MD
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62 reviews 62 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

We went to Carambola as one of our first dinners during our visit to Aruba. It largely underwhelmed us, the restaurant was pretty empty at dinner (I counted three seated tables including us) and the food was just so so. Compared to the dinners we had later in our trip it just didn't measure up.

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See 5 more reviews by HotelHopper25 for Palm/Eagle Beach
Manitoba
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

They have an early bird 3 course meal that includes a free glass of wine. We sat inside the beautifully decorated dining room and was in awe of all the fancy woodwork. They have a large screen playing music videos which was the only thing that seemed odd but appreciative! The food presentation and taste was the BEST we experienced... More

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PA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Eat there and you'll see why. Daily special is a good bargin. Desserts are out of this world. Great table service.

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Weston, Connecticut, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT. The owner Martin is amazing along with all his staff and food. This is defiantly a place you should go to make your stay a little bit better

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Paramaribo, Suriname
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Woooowww!!!! I was very pleased with everything. The service was great!!! The owner is also available and friendly. Makes you feel at home. Has exclusive dishes like peanut soup. Loved the Triple “C” Chowder. The steak was gooooooood!!!! Will sure visit again when I'm back in Aruba.

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Tennessee
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We have enjoyed eating at this restaurant for the past 2 years. The atmosphere and the service is good. Prices are high, but they always are on Aruba. We ate there our first night this year and were not disappointed. The peanut soup is always great, our grouper main courses were excellent. The "special" sangria was one of the best... More

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nyc
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35 reviews 35 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

I had read great things about this restaurant but it didn't live up to my expectations. Lovely setting and good service but the food was very mediocre. My escargot arrived cold which is never a good sign. The fish dish was just fair. Everyone else at the table said the same thing about their meals. Prices were on the high... More

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See 7 more reviews by maddie924 for Palm/Eagle Beach
New York City, New York
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102 reviews 102 reviews
71 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Our family of 4 visit this restaurant every year so we know what to expect. This year was no exception and we enjoyed our meals. The only unfortunate issue that has turned me off the place is I don't like being lied to. The owner, Martin knows us as we have been frequenting his restaurant since he opened several years... More

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See 15 more reviews by Jack F for Palm/Eagle Beach
Lexington, Massachusetts, United States
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61 reviews 61 reviews
54 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

This is a lovely restaurant, great eye appeal. Unfortunately they lack the current level of service that the best restaurants in Aruba give. Our waiter was very pleasant but everything was slow. Over 15 minutes to get our drinks another 15 to order and then the wait for the 5 dishes. Years ago this would have been the standard -... More

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