Not worth the trip! We've been going to FF since they first opened more than 10 years ago. (Under the original owners this place was Heaven. Magical!) Things have changed. The food was not nearly as good as we've eaten elsewhere on Aruba. FF is now a very commercial setting - tight seating and a kitchen that doesn't keep up with the waitstaff. We waited way too long for our server to bring us our orders. The rather laidback staff at the reservation desk didn't seem to have ever been trained on making a first impression. Strictly amateurs. (Hint - Smiles help ladies.) After the long ride, we've decided never again. Luckily we rent a car and didn't have to pay the high cost of a round trip cab ride. The menu is expensive and their wine list is way out of line compared to what other businesses are charging for the exact same bottles elsewhere in Aruba. As for kids climbing amongst the chairs to get to the beach for fun time - the only 10 rating I can give FF is for it being 'childfriendly'. Jeesh! What ever happened to romance.
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tr-denmark, posted on
Aug 6, 2010
Dinner at Flying
It was so good. The view of the sunset is better at Marandi’s but the overall “feel” is better at FF, even though it’s more packed with guests.
I had the Lobster and my wife had the Shrimp shii-take & blue cheese casserole, both were absolutely excellent(we change the place at half time) We had brilliant white wine to the seafood.
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Pat, posted on
Aug 2, 2010
The Flying Fishbone was a wonderful dining experience for our family of 5. We had a table in the sand and were there in time to catch the beautiful sunset. The food was delicious, the service leisurely (as we like) and the view can't be beat. You will get sand on you and this is an open air restaurant so spray with bug spray before you go. The tables that were closer to the water were a little too much for our comfort but others seem to enjoy them.
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Nuray, posted on
Jul 13, 2010
This was a nice restaurant,thanks to the staff for the warm welcome and service hope to come next year to visit.
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Mich,Cassy, posted on
Jun 29, 2010
My wife and i loved your restaurant. We have a restaurant in New York which is very successful and we think you have a good concept good food,wines, friendly staff and on the beach .We stayed at the Hyatt so it took us half an hour to get there,sunset was nice to look at.
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Diana, posted on
Jun 27, 2010
My husband and I ate here on our first trip to Aruba and were not disappointed. The setting of the restaurant was so unique and beautiful; we were there to see the sunset and it was really nice. Food was good, and our waitress was wonderful, didn't rush you through your meal, let you take your time. Will definitely return on our next trip to Aruba.
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Orchid, posted on
Jun 27, 2010
For the past 12 years we have been coming to Aruba now our grand kids come along with us for one week.As always the Flying Fishbone is on the list of our restaurants to visit. I am a vegetarian my husband a meat lover. My favorite is the Portobello mushroom with pesto & sunrise tomatoes for dessert the tiramisu.We are happy that this restaurant did not change a lot .
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Simone Mahabir, posted on
Jun 20, 2010
We just got married ,after the wedding we had a table reserved for 16 people at Flying Fishbone Restaurant.The table was nicely decorated the food was more than we expected .We will just like to say thank you for making our day memorable.
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Jason, posted on
Jun 13, 2010
What an excellent concept!! Sitting on a beach, with your feet in the water eating fine cuisine sipping on good wine! I'm surprised it took so long for somebody to get it so right.
you hear the fish jumping right next to your table, the tide washing up on the nearby rocks and the waiter serve you barefoot, which has no reflection on their top notch service.
When you are done your meal they even have a place to wash the sand off your feet, but why would you? It's Aruba after all.
We were very impressed and have a whole camera full of pictures from this night alone!
If you are in Aruba and don't go to the Flying Fishbone, you have missed out.
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Camilla Thomas, posted on
Jun 8, 2010
This restaurant was highly recommended by the concierge at our hotel.We were not disappointed.My family was very happy with the personal attention the chefs special was great lot of food for me but everyone enjoyed it.We enjoyed it so much we came back without the kids so we can try the tables where you put your feet in the water,very relaxing the servers made us feel very private knowing when to come .We would recommend this restaurant to others .
