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Hollywood Smokehouse Diner

Helfrichstraat 63, San Nicolas, Aruba
+297-733-3650
5.0 of 5 stars 47 Reviews
Price range: 6 AUD - 22 AUD
Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Hamburgers
Good for: Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Reservations
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Good for: Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Reservations
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Reading, Pennsylvania
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

We saw an ad for this new diner near the refinery. My husband and I stopped in on our way back from snorkeling at Baby Beach. We had a platter of 3 smoked meats, baked beans and cole slaw. Delicious!! All were homemade and authentic including the variety of sauces. We had their specialty fries too. We were there between... More

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calgary
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012
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people found this review helpful

We stopped for lunch a couple of days before this location was closed, they are moving to Oranjestad, planned to open by end of March or sooner. We shared a combo platter of ribs & pulled pork, All very tastey and good service, not much meat on ribs afl 30 for platter

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Nashville, Tennessee
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

Southerners know BBQ, and this place has GOT it... in the Caribbean! It's run by Americans, Southerners, in fact. The location is a little tough to find, but well worth the search. I understand the Hollywood Hotel was owned by family for a long time, and the next generation has taken over and re-vamped it into a KILLER BBQ restaurant.... More

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Palm/Eagle Beach, Aruba
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012 via mobile

Not over priced or any hidden surcharges with this place. Food was delicious, the owner is American, and the atmosphere was fun, definitely make it a point to stop here.

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Bluegrass State
1 review
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

We were cruising around on our way to Baby Beach and decided to stop here for lunch after reading all the reviews on TA. Boy were we glad we did. We all got the pulled pork except for my sister. She decided to try the smoked burger. Everyone loved their meal. I have to say that this was the best... More

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INDIANA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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After reading all the great reviews I figured we had to try it out. I wasn't all that impressed with the overall experience, which may have been because we got it to go. Six of us got the combo meals and the meat was good. Unfortunately the sides and the sauces were pretty skimpy. For each meat (ribs, brisket, etc.)... More

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New York
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
88 helpful votes 88 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
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After reading the excellent reviews of Hollywood Smokehouse, we were looking for a reasonably priced dinner option, and decided to give it a try. We drove down in the evening for dinner, and were the only ones there. From what I understand, it is busy during the day. But it was sure worth the trip that evening! I had a... More

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USA
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
2
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We had lunch twice here this week on the way back from Rodger's Beach. They're known for their pulled pork and it's the best we've ever had. It's served with your choice of sauce - mild, medium or hot. The platter comes with 3 sides. Choose from cole slaw, french fries, potato salad, black beans or baked beans -- or... More

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Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
3
people found this review helpful

On our way to Baby Beach we passed by this restaurant. We saw it said Southern style B-B-Q, so the next day we drove over and ate their. We were the first one's there so it was very fast, and also very good. The waiters were very nice as well. When you order they give you 4 types of B-B-Q... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011
2
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Great food, great staff... Great place! I got here every few weeks and just fell in love with pork.

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