Pago Pago

You could take a picture of these dinners and have them framed they were so beautiful! My Grouper was delicious and the service was probably one of the best we had on our vacation. Very nice!

Love the food at this restaurant! We had the same appetizer as we did last fall with the duck (see review below) and for entrees had the scallops and ahi tuna - both were absolutely amazing in taste and texture!

Had a lovely table in the corner for two with a candelabra (my new favorite table there.)

New chef + new menu = a great dinner!

Tried about 5 different appetizers with a friend and my favorite was the duck which was shredded and came with crepes and an Asian-type sauce (I forgot the name). You opened up the crepe and spread the sauce on it, then filled it with duck, and rolled it up. SO GOOD!!! Also had the most interesting bread basket with different types of bread from all over the world.

My only so-so complaint is that the restaurant is in a hotel and has a "hotel atmosphere" to it. Would be nice if they give the place a little elegant Caribbean feel to it.

My wife and I made reservations well in advance, but since we went in June, the restaurant was not crowded. The food was excellent. We had grouper and duck, both of which were really good. We had informed the restaurant that we would be celebrating our 25th anniversary and they did not disappoint. Since there were only 2 or 3 tables occupied, the waiter spent a lot of time talking with us by the table - took pictures, etc. He was friendly and informative, telling us much about places to go in Aruba. At the end of the meal, they surprised us with a dessert. Written in chocolate, it said Happy 25th anniversary (with our names). Very special. Will definitely eat there again.

We had dinner there two times and both were very good. If you like the old style made at your table Cesar Salad, then this is the only place I know of any where that will. Still in the hardwood bowl and by hand. IT IS FANTASTIC. The soup is good and the Grouper is very good. Enjoy.

Pago Pago No go No go. The (thick) piece of Tuna was thin and overcooked. The steak tartar was excellent(made at the table).The sea bass was also overcooked. I expect nothing but excellence from any of the restaurants affiliated with Westin Hotels. This one could have and should have been better.

We had the filet mignon and the macadamia nut crusted grouper with a side of asparagus. We thought the food was adequate and the atmosphere was friendly and attentive. The rolls were non-descript and the butter was not fresh. We liked the onion soup with gouda on top and the red zinfandel wine was great. We had the creme brulee and chocolate lava cake for dessert. It was above average.

We just got back from Aruba and the only restaurant I was looking forward to was Pago Pago. All I could think of was the rib-eye I had last year.
When I placed my order the waiter said they were all out. That's like MacDonald's running out of hamburgers.
The waiter suggested the porterhouse so I had it. Sorry to say it was fatty and had a lot of veins. The Ceasar salad was terrific. While the salad was made tableside and while we ate the salad; all this time our entrees sat behind us. For the price and service---NEVER AGAIN !!!!!

we have been coming to this restaurant every time we come to Aruba for the fast 3 years(about 5 times). But this will be the last, prices are not up to the the food and the service they provide. We ate also at Amazonia and el Gaucho and had much better attention and prices.

The food was very good. My husband had the catch of the day which he raved about and I had a steak which was well done like I like but tender and juicy. The atmosphere is really romantic and the staff was wonderful. The place was pretty full when we went and we didn't have a reservation, but they managed to seat us fairly quickly!

WE ate at Pago Pago our first night, May 27, and were not disappointed. The lobster bisque here is the best we have ever tasted and my wife is a chef at a major seafood restaurant. Portions here like some other restaurants in Aruba seem to be larger than necessary especially steak but the food is excellent. We remember this Westin Hotel as the Wyndham but the Pago has not changed. The wait staff are incredible and everyone including the maitre 'd enquire if there is anything they can do for you.Incredible food, impeccable service and lovely surroundings make Pago a must visit.

We ate at Pagp February 26th and March 2, 2007. This is one of our favorite restaurants on the Island. My husband had the Seafood Treasure and Steak (mouth watering) for dinner. I had the wedge salad one night and the delicious crab cakes another night. For dinner I had my favority Caribbean Shrimp. This dish is amazingly delicious. Of course the staff can't do enough for you. They are very professional and know their wines. We can't wait to return next September.

We ate at Pago Pago on March 4, 2007. The ambiance was grand and yet relaxed. The staff made us fell very welcome and were extremely attentive. My wife and I both chose to have the lobster bisque en'croute (topped with puff pastry) and the catch of the day which was orange roughy stuffed with crab filling and served with lobster sauce. The flavors and presentation were amazing. Despite a gorgeous dessert tray the soup and entree filled us up leaving no room for dessert.

Can you say "Delicious"?? My husband and I just ate there on 2/13 and then again for Valentines Day when we got stranded in Aruba w/ the snow delays in the North East. The ceasar salad was perfect, made tableside. The filets were small but made to perfection. I ordered one night the crab cakes as an entree along w/ mashed potatoes- leaving just enough room for dessert. I would highly recommend this restaurant- again, it's pretty pricey but you will not leave disappointed or hungry.

Steak lovers MUST sample the food in this fine restaurant. I'm just sorry I only went here once. I usually order the filet mignon. I'm so glad I listened to the waiter's advice and ordered the rib eye. It had to be one of the most jucicy, tender and flavorful steaks I've ever eaten--- yes, even better than El Gaucho. My wife enjoyed the grouper prepared superbly. The wife and I enjoyed a Ceasar salad prepared tableside. The presentation and taste were on the money! The cappucino was very good. Our waiter was attentive and friendly and the atmosphere was very beautiful. We will definitely come back and eat here again on our next trip--at least 2 times!!!

We went to Pago Pago after a friend highly recommended it. I can’t say I was disappointed. The food was good but not great. But definitely not worth the money we spent. The facility automatically charges 15 percent so don’t except great service. For that type of money I'll eat somewhere else.

ONE OF THE TOP RESTAURANTS IN ARUBA. LOCATED AT THE SOON TO BE WESTIN. SERVICE WAS AVERAGE BUT THE FOOD MADE UP FOR IT. WE ORDERED 1 HALIBUT, 2 GROUPER, 1 CATCH OF THE DAY MAHI-MAHI(WHICH COMES WITH SIDES) ALL OTHER DISHES DO NOT COME WITH ANY SIDES. ALL OF THE FISH WAS GREAT, ONE WAS BETTER THAN THE NEXT. 1 SOUP, 3 SALADS, 4 DINNERS AND 2 BOTTLES OF WINE $223.00

Great steak, and atmosphere.A step above alot of the other restaurants in Aruba.I had a sirloin that was out of this world, and my wife had the filet.The sevice was impeccable, and the atmosphere was very nice. We will definitely go there again. It was a little pricey ( $150 for dinner and a drink a piece) but what isn't pricey in Aruba.

In the Aruba Resort Hotel (Name may have changed again). We had a choice table in the corner with candelabra for the two of us (reserved by our concierge of our hotel). This is fine dining in Aruba. Dinner & dessert for two including bottled water and a bottle of white wine was $125 (TIP IS AUTO INCLUDED). Macadamia Grouper & Fish of the day were excellent, as was the Volcano cake (Caramel cheescake was good too). I would return!

A beautiful restaurant.
Truly great service by our waiter, Errol. I let Errol be my gastronomic guide. He recommended the Macadamia Crusted grouper. I savored every bite. Perfection. Beautiful presentation, -the salad was a work of art.

Pago Pago and Madame Janette are my two favorite restaurants in Aruba.

we just got back from aruba yesterday, and i have to say, pago pago was one of the nicest places we at at on our visit. when you arrive, you are greeted by very polite hosts, who seat you, and give you the wine list, and a quick rundown of the specials. we ordered a great bottle of brunello antonori which our waitor was very fond of. as our wine was decanting we also talked with him about wines he liked. it was an added pleasure which added to our experience. at times we felt like we had two good waiters throughout the night, which made for quick service. the food was excellent, and i would most definately highly recommend this establishment. they did mention that the restaurant would most likely be remodeled soon as the windam has changed ownership. great place for a good meal.

WE WERE WITH A PARTY OF EIGHT AND THE SERVICE WAS PROMPT.MY WIFE AND I STARTED WITH THE COMBINATION APPETIZER FOR TWO.NEXT CAME THE SOUP, WE BOTH HAD THE LOBSTER BISQUE.NEXT CAME DINNER, MY WIFE HAD THE CARRIBEAN SHRIMP WHICH I TRIED AND THOUGHT WAS EXCELLANT.FOR MYSELF I HAD THE CARRIBEAN LOBSTER WHICH WAS MY BEST MEAL ON THE ISLAND!! WHEN WE MAKE OUR NEXT TRIP TO ARUBA THIS WILL BE A MUST ON MY LIST OF RESTAURANTS TO GO BACK TO.

Decor is hotel elegant/polynesian and begs for guests to dress appropriately -- however smart casual shorts and shirts are more than exceptable and seemed to be the average.

More important -- the meal -- The Caesar salad was prepared at the table and was the best ever. The steaks were of the finest quality and the shrimp with coconut sauce was out of this world.


Service was excellent.

A must-do!

The lobster bisque was delicious. The grouper was well-prepared/presented. My wife loved the presentation of their delicious dessert with a hand drawn picture of a palm tree in syrup on the plate. It was our first meal on the island and likely the best we had all week.

On each of our regular visits to Aruba we usually try to eat once at Pago Pago -- this time on Apr 1/04.

Decor is hotel elegant/polynesian and begs for guests to dress appropriately -- to no avail as many diners thought jean shorts and sandals sufficient.

More important -- the meal -- starting with crab chowder for me, lobster bisque for her -- both exquisite! Mains - sea bass for her -very good -- sirloin for me -- well marbled, tender, cooked properly but far too large for even a big person -- excellent though.

Service was excellent until near the end of the meal when our waiter decided to stay on the telephone on an obviously private call instead of asking abput our meal or for dessert, setting tables etc. The other staff were upset with him as was the
maitr'd who filled in for him. I hope the management reads this.

We are quite demanding and we will be returning to Pago on our next visit.