Dining Fact Sheet - Paradise By Marriott

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“THE MOST DINING OPTIONS IN ARUBA”
The Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino offers a unique blend of adult-exclusive and
family friendly options in one resort with the only private beaches in Aruba and the most dining
options of any resort on the island. The cosmopolitan feel and tropical setting of the resort
provides guests with an unparalleled, upscale experience.
L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House is one of Aruba’s top restaurants featuring
mouthwatering American steakhouse fare and an extensive international wine list. USDAinspected,
aged-prime steaks are joined on the menu by other house specialties including rack of
lamb and fresh Caribbean seafood. Located on the second floor of the Renaissance Marina Hotel
with sweeping views of the marina and the bustling boulevard below, L.G. Smith’s Steak &
Chop House provides guests with a stylish décor of rich dark wood, natural stone and Murano
glass – perfect for a night of elegant dining.
Located adjacent to the lobby of the Renaissance Marina Hotel, Aquarius offers a casual
fare in a relaxed setting. For breakfast, guests can enjoy an extensive daily buffet featuring
made-to-order omelets, pancakes, pastries, cereals and much more a la carte morning favorites.
For lunch and dinner, buffet and a la carte, the restaurant features an amazing array of choices
with a touch of Caribbean flavor including seafood specialties.
Renowned for the Blue Martini, BLUE is an open-air, port-of-call just steps from the
Renaissance Marina Hotel’s infinity swimming pool. BLUE has become Aruba’s coolest martini
bar, and offers guests an array of tapas, sushi and burgers for lunch and dinner, as well as a
variety of choices from omelets to smoothies for breakfast.
Papagayo Bar & Grill on Renaissance Island provides guests with a special place to
enjoy cocktails, a snack or lunch in a shaded, open-air restaurant overlooking the beautiful beach
and spectacular aqua waters of the Caribbean Sea. The restaurant also offers personal beachside
service for convenience.
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A casual outdoor restaurant, the Captain’s Corner is located at the Renaissance Ocean
Suites overlooking the Tropical Pool and its lush landscaping. It serves a breakfast buffet and
offers theme-night dinners such as Mexican and Barbeque nights. Also located at the
Renaissance Ocean Suites, Solé is a swim-up bar offering rum specialties, cocktails and light fare
throughout the day.
The Lounge: Midnight Grill is located between the stylish L.G. Smith’s Steak and
Chop House and the 24-hour Crystal Casino and offers a trendy nighttime hideaway for guests.
Exclusive to guests over 18 years, The Lounge: Midnight Grill features good, cocktails, wine,
live entertainment, stylish décor, and is the only place on Aruba that serves food until 6 a.m.
Other restaurants on the resort property that are included in all-inclusive packages are:
• Café de Plaza is a casual indoor/outdoor, Dutch-style café and restaurant ideal for
families and located in the Renaissance Marketplace.
• An open-air Italian restaurant overlooking the marina, Don Carlos Restaurant
serves freshly prepared, made-to-order seafood caught daily by local fishermen.
• Located in the Renaissance Marketplace, Hung Paradise is a delightful Dutch
Chinese restaurant serving light and tasty dishes made with a lot of crispy vegetables.
• La Estancia is a cozy restaurant located in the Renaissance Marketplace and famous
for its Argentinean steaks.
• Serving international cuisine, Piazza, located in the lower lobby of the Renaissance
Marina Hotel, provides breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also offers a wide variety of
coffees and pastries.
• Located at the entrance of the Renaissance Marketplace, Scandals provides healthy
choices for lunch and dinner, making it the after-midnight place to be.
• Sushi-Ya is Aruba’s favorite sushi and sashimi bar where traditional Japanese-style
dishes are as beautiful as they are tasty and complemented by warm sake and
cold beer.
• An indoor/outdoor restaurant located at the corner of Renaissance Marketplace,
Villa Germania serves European cuisine with a German flair and offers a full bar and
breathtaking views of the marina.
• The Waterfront Crabhouse is located at the Renaissance Marketplace and has been
voted as the number one seafood restaurant in Aruba. Specializing in crab, lobster and
aged meats, the Waterfront Crabhouse plays romantic music for guests to enjoy.
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In addition, the Renaissance Mall and Renaissance Marketplace also feature a variety of
casual, family-friendly eateries including Café Piazza (International cuisine), Dunkin’ Donuts,
The Pankcake House, Sbarro and Taco Bell.
For more information about Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino’s dining options, call
(297) 583-6000 or visit http://www.renaissancearuba.com.
About Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino
Located in the heart of Oranjestad, the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino provides an escape for
singles, couples and families. Since the resort offers two experiences with the adult-exclusive or familyfriendly
options, the resort has something for everyone. The Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino has a
40-acre private island, marina, two casinos, hip night life, 35 blocks of upscale shopping and marketplace,
15 restaurants, a six-theatre cinema and the Renaissance Convention Center - Aruba's largest meeting
facility. High-speed Internet access is available in every room, and WIFI is available in designated areas -
making Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino one of the only providers of these Internet services in the
Caribbean. For more information, call (297) 583-6000 or visit http://www.renaissancearuba.com.
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For More Media Information:
Todd DeFeo/Ashleigh Collins
Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino Public Relations Counsel
Weber Shandwick Worldwide
404-266-7540/404-266-7569
tdefeo@webershandwick.com
adcollins@webershandwick.com