EXCELLENT SHRIMP AND GREAT HONEYMOON HOT SAUCE. EACH TIME I GO OR SOMEONE I KNOW GOES TO ARUBA, I ASK THEM TO BRING HOME CHARLIE'S GREAT HONEYMOON HOT SAUCE.. THE EMPLOYEE'S/BARTENDERS ARE ALWAYS SO FRIENDLY THAT I LOOK FOWARD TO RETURNING YEAR AFTER YEAR. ALWAYS WORTH THE TRIP !!!!!!
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Reviewed By
Jemar Velazquez, posted on
Jun 10, 2010
During our first trip to Aruba in 2007, we read about Charlie's Bar & Restaurant and it seemed to be one of those don't-miss-this kind of places. So we gave it a shot and made a trip down to Baby Beach and followed it up by dinner at Charlie's in San Nicholas. I had the Churrasco (Latin Lover's Steak) and my wife had the Shrimp Scampi. It was one of the best meals of our lives. So, now in 2010, we found ourselves returning to Aruba again finally and knew we had to head down to Charlie's again. We were very concerned that our dinner may have been a one-hit-wonder; however, I again had the Churrasco Steak and my wife had the Shrimp Scampi, and it was great. I have had plenty of steaks in my time... sirloins, t-bones, prime rib, porterhouse, and filet mignon. And I can honestly say that Charlie's Churrasco Steak is one of the most unique, flavorful, juicy, and best-tasting steaks that I have ever eaten. Keep in mind, this place is very low-key. People send things from all over the world and they end up on the walls. It is a Bar with a Bar-atmosphere and just so happens to have delicious food and customer-friendly service. These guys operate like your friendly community "bar-next-door". In my opinion, this is one of the hidden gems of Aruba and you just have to pay a visit. For the price and quality of the food, you will not regret the 30-minute trip. We have decided to end our 2010 trip by returning there again for an encore meal. I'm sure another review will follow!
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Kimberly, posted on
May 18, 2010
This is really not the place to find a great meal on the island. The food was steep for a light lunch, which is not an option. We wanted something small but the only options on the menu were full course meals, complete with Salad. After all that the bill was also expensive with a tab of $140 for 5 people.
The atmosphere was the best part, there is a lot of neat items that people have left, but in reality it is just other people's junk.
Overall, you would be better off sticking to the main parts of town if you are going to pay that kind of price for a lunch. I will not be going back.
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Phyllis & Tom, posted on
Apr 18, 2010
We love going to Charlies. Andi is a hoot! The seafood chowder is a meal! Really, it comes with a salad and white rice and then the soup is seved in a huge bowl. We always get this when our group of 8 make the trip to Charlies.This is not the place for kids. I doubt they want to see your kids in there anyway. It is a bit pricey but well worth it if you are willing to get a bit crazy! Tell Andi that Tom & Phyllis from Syracuse, NY sent you.
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~Amy~®, posted on
Oct 21, 2009
An Aruba trip is not complete without lunch and an afternoon at Charlie's Bar. Little high priced but the food is good (steak sandwich with hot honeymoon sauce is our favorite) and the service at the bar is great. It's just a fun way to spend the afternoon having a few cold Balashis on tap on your way back from Baby Beach.
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A&B, posted on
Jul 14, 2009
We dropped in on our way back to the Hi-rise after a fun day at Baby Beach. We had the steamed shrimp and some beers. We had such a good meal and enjoyed the bar that we brought the kids back with us the next week. The shrimp make this a must stop when down in San Nicholas.
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Reviewed By
Jamie McDowell, posted on
Jun 26, 2009
Typically one goes to Charlie's bar in San Nicolas for the ambiance and good cold beer. My last visit to Charlie's my wife and I dined. She had the steamed shrimp and I had the Tenderloin. For the price and the ambiance of the place it was very good. Bear in mind - you don't go to Charlie's expecting a gourmet meal. You do get what you should expect. Great atmosphere, friendly bar staff and history.
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Reviewed By
Tom, posted on
Jun 16, 2009
We were on our way to baby beach, were hungry and made a pit stop, funky little bar, the Balashi and Amstel bright nice and cold, food was tasty, my good wife peeled my shrimp(head still attached). Bring something with you to leave there. take some pictures,it is ashame about St Nicholas really turning into a ghost town, hope they can bring it back.
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~Amy~®, posted on
Oct 6, 2008
Had two lunches here on our most recent trip. Disappointed in the first lunch because we were not able to get the steak sandwich and opted for a steak burrito instead which was just okay. Second lunch though we arrived early enough for the steak sandwich with (hot) honeymoon sauce which is our favorite!
It's a very casual place with alot of interesting items at the bar and on the walls from customers over the years. We always sit at the bar so we can chat with the same bartenders we see every year (they're always alot of fun!)
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Reviewed By
Saffy Susie & Sean, posted on
Aug 29, 2008
We went here for lunch, the prices were good value, the food great, simple and honest (i have been a chef for 27 years). give it a go i think you will like it.
