Marandi

The Yum DIary Visited Marandi!

Gorgeous sunset view? Check. Unique atmosphere? Check. Amazingly delicious cocktails? You bet. Did I mention the food? Oh. My. Goodness.

On the wonderful island of Aruba, Marandi is an open-air palapa hut located directly above the ocean. It took only a short drive from the main hotel area to get there, which was great. I loved that it was close by but you still felt like you were getting away and enjoying the peaceful seaside.

The restaurant definitely had a relaxing and tropical vibe but maintained sophistication. I especially loved how the handful of staff were working together. The bartender delivered our drinks with a smile and the courteous waitresses ensured we were well taken care of.

For an appetizer we ordered the Ocean Salad : mixed greens, fresh fish, crispy vegetables, lemon mayonnaise. "Fresh fish" is an understatement. This was an amazingly inspiring dish that I wish I could recreate at home. Under the fish and greens was the most delicious tuna-like salad....It was like a hidden treasure!

I wanted seafood for dinner. Our table was literally over the water�why wouldn�t I get fish?!? But the Chicken Rouleau kept jumping out at me. It was worth it. Hands down THE best chicken dish I have ever had.

We spent one of our first nights in Aruba on a sunset cruise where we met a lovely couple who travel to Aruba often. Immediately I asked them where we needed to eat. They named many of the same restaurants that had already been recommended�and then the mrs. sighed and said, �Marandi.� Sold. Consider this review my �sigh�, fly to Aruba, and go. Don�t forget the martini!

Highly Recommended

This restaurant only gets better. We visit Aruba twice a year, since 1992. We found Marandi when it was at their old location, and moved with them to this (even better) location. Last year we had a bad experience, but we wanted to give them another chance. And GLAD we did. Even way better then our last 'nice' experience. They have a new chef, and he prepares outstanding dishes. The Lamb was amazing (could not finish it and took it with me), as well as the Fisherman's choice. For appetizers we ordered the Marandi Marble, WOW, and the smoked Mahi Mahi, double WOW. The desserts are served very original; in a glass,and they are all named like cocktails, and have the same ingredients as the cocktail, but then as dessert. Very original. The manager was also new to us, and she was so welcoming and friendly, and took her time to talk to us and other guests, while checking if everybody is enjoying their evening. Also our waitress was great, very attentive but not t much. We had a geat night, and we are SO happy we gve them another try, we would have been missing out. Hands down for Marandi. See you in November.

Best sunset ever seen

A wonderful place to enjoy delicious dinner, awesome view and good service. It is a little bit hard to find, if that is your case, drive from Oranjestad to San Nicolas, turn right on Balashi Plant, then turn right on WEB Aruba Power and Water Plant, drive about two miles and find Marandi on left. May be you can be bothered by annoying mosquitos, but don't worry, your kind waiter will assist you with spray repellent. Bring your camera because you will have the perfect place to take the best sunset photos you could take in Aruba.

ALLWAY WONDERFULL

I want to thank the entire staff for a wonderfull meal and presention. Service is allways 5star. The relaxing view is allways a plus!As we left, I was sure to thank everyone including the chef for a job well done.We will return in September.
Thank You
JERRYTHEK in Ct

Very Nice Spot

We just visited Marandi for the second time; our first visit was three years ago. It is the most beautiful restaurant we've visited in five trips to Aruba. My husband is an architect and really loves the design of this spot. The service is excellent and very attentive. Also, they are willing to provide child-size portions of dishes on the main menu, which are more affordable and a nice option for older kids who want something off the "adult" menu but may not have the appetite for that much food yet. The veggie salad I had was excellent. My husband had the swordfish and I had the mahi-mahi; both were good. The main reason to go to this restaurant is the atmosphere however - absolutely gorgeous! We will visit again on our next trip to Aruba.

Top restaurant!

De nieuwe kaart is verrassend! Leuk om bij de visgerechten te kunnen kiezen tussen 2 vissoorten. We hebben echt heerlijk gegeten! En ook de service was erg goed!

I highly recommend Marandi. We had a sunset dinner there this week. The location and ambiance were wonderful. The food and service were equally as good. Definitley a do not miss experience when visiting Aruba. Que Pasa is a sister restaurant downtown that also has great food and service.

Whenn you go to Aruba, you have to enjoy your dinner at Marandi!!! It was the first time for us and we don't regret our choise, because we were surprised by the vieuw, the food and the nice crew. Thanks!

This was our second visit to Marandi's, and we thought it could never be as good as the first time -- but it was even better! The most romantic restaurant on the island with a view that makes it worth it to go earlier than you would normally go to dinner. Try the Duo Bucanti with the limoncello dessert! They were fabulous!!

Fabulous!!

This is our favorite restaurant in Aruba. The ambiance is amazing the food is to die for and the staff are outstanding because they bend over backwards to please! We have returned for a 5th year in row and couldn't imagine a trip to Aruba without at least one reservation to this restaurant each year. They bend over backwards to make your dining experience most enjoyable. This past visit even though they had changed their menu they made an old favorite of ours upon our special request! They personalized it by mentioning it when we arrived! Trust me we will be dining at the Mirandi year after year!

Have seen some restaurants in my live but this is really
the one with the WOUW !! factor..
Unbelievebel amazing location !! You Must go and see !!
The food was just as good .The wahoo was so nice never knew fisf good taste that nice...........
Presentation was stylisch, just beautiful !
Just go and see because YOU ONLY HAVE BEEN IN ARUBA WHEN YOU HAVE BEEN AT MARANDI !!!!!

This is really magic, romantic and beautifull restaurant. The food is delicious. A must go!!

I have to say that Mirandi has been and continues to be my favorite place to dine on the island. The service is professional and prompt. My meals are enjoyable and always more than what I expected. I have brought along other couples to experience this out of the way hidden treasure and all have felt the same way. I come from the business as well as my company, all have worked within the food trade back home in the states and recognize a great place to be. My only hesitation, is rating this place as I high as I have, I will end up not being able to get a reservation anymore with the long line at the door.

What a beautiful place to eat really great, and then it's also eat still is helle times top! really enjoy if you may sit here optimally. The service was also good for each other really recommended to come here!

Marandi's is always good and they did not disappoint us. The prices seem to be creeping up and the appitizer list is limited. But, a great meal and view.

Everything was SUPER! We enjoyed the food, the sangria, the nice people and the see!
We defenitely come back here!

Marandi USED to be one of our favorite restaurants, however, I'm sorry to say it's no longer on our list to visit. We were with a party of 9 last week and not one in our party enjoyed their meal. The menu is very limited compared to what it used to be and the food quality was not up to our expectations. Sorry, Marandis, whatever you did, it didn't work for us -

Marandi provided us with one of our BEST Valentine's evening experiences in 30 years!!!The hostess, waitress, food presentation and quality of food was beyond our expectations!!! It was the perfect evening! We will be back next year!!! Please do not miss the opportunity to try one of the BEST Aruba has to offer!!! You won't be disappointed!! Gorgeous sunsets are icing on the cake!

It is truly our favorite Restaurant in Aruba. And there are several great restaurants in Aruba. We go to Aruba every year for the past 7 years and now we are making sure we get to Mirandi's at least twice during our stay. All I can say it is a perfect 10 in all areas.
you will not be disappointed !

This is our 6th year in a row making Marandi our only "must go to" restaurant. Fabulous place to watch the sunset, with spectacular water-side seating and food & service that was wonderful (as always). This is a great place to have a romantic dinner, or just to have a wonderful dinner with friends or family. Looking forward to returning again next year (and maybe even again this year)!

We went in february to Marandi, our favorite sunset restaurant, and tried the new menu. In one word: delicious! We had the smoked mahi mahi, lamb and butcher steak. Very recommendable. Compliments to the chef! We like fine dining and Marandi is our number 1 restaurant in Aruba. As always the service is outstanding and setting is very romantic. With the new menu and new chef we defenitely come back.

Het Marandi-team heeft ons een onvergetelijke avond bezorgd,dankzij de prettige en vakbekwame bediening!
De mooie en heerlijke gerechten worden met zorg bereid.
Deze positieve punten en niet te vergeten de prachtige ligging van het restaurant nodigen zeker uit voor een volgend bezoek!

Friday evening we had diner at Marandi.
We allready have been there a couple of times, but this time was hole different!

We were complete amesed by the new and fine teast of food made by the new chef Ard Slot.
Also the service and location at Marandi is really great!

This restaurant is now for shore one of my favorite restauarants on the island!

The View is wonderful, but food is not worth the overly high prices. Left feeling hungry and ripped off. Small portions, our guest's fish was overcooked, the chicken dish was wrapped in undercooked bacon.
My advice, Dine somewhere else.