Lima Bistro
Restaurant · Oranjestad ·
Peruvian-influenced international cuisine, pisco sours, ceviche, short ribs
Peruvian-influenced international cuisine, pisco sours, ceviche, short ribs
"This Peruvian bistro on the Oranjestad harbor is the best restaurant in Aruba, full stop. Though the family-run spot opened in 2021, it’s quickly become a local favorite. Expect a long line of walk-ups, from chefs and bartenders on their night off to vacationers who simply need this to be their last meal before flying home. Prioritize the expertly made pisco sours, ceviche of the day with leche de tigre, the just-charred enough grilled cauliflower with salsa verde, and the fish with yuca purée—if you ask nicely, your server might give you the recipe so you can make the flavor-packed sauce at home. Dessert is non-negotiable—don’t make the mistake of not ordering the crème caramel. And while flan is on almost every menu on the island, theirs flecked with vanilla beans is the most delicious." - jacqueline dole
"This Peruvian bistro on the Oranjestad harbor is the best restaurant in Aruba, full stop. Though the family-run spot opened in 2021, it’s quickly become a local favorite. Expect a long line of walk-ups, from chefs and bartenders on their night off to vacationers who simply need this to be their last meal before flying home. Prioritize the expertly made pisco sours, ceviche of the day with leche de tigre, the just-charred enough grilled cauliflower with salsa verde, and the fish with yuca purée—if you ask nicely, your server might give you the recipe so you can make the flavor-packed sauce at home. Dessert is non-negotiable—don’t make the mistake of not ordering the crème caramel. And while flan is on almost every menu on the island, theirs flecked with vanilla beans is the most delicious." - Jacqueline Dole
"Off the Oranjestad Boardwalk, seek out Lima Bistro for an authentic Peruvian meal in a stylish space. Start with a maracuyá pisco sour, which amps up Peru’s national cocktail with passion fruit. Since Peru is known for ceviche, start with the featured ceviche of the day or the special ceviche that highlights calamari and rocoto, a traditional Peruvian pepper. If you’re a meat eater, try the beef anticuchos, or skewered beef hearts, a Peruvian delicacy. Carnivores also shouldn’t miss the lomo saltado, another classic steak dish, flavored with onions, tomatoes, peppers, and mixed with French fries." - Marie Elena Martinez
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