Akira Back

Name: Akira Back
Address: J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 75E, Noord, Noord, Aruba, 00000
Telephone: 281 2222
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (32)

$50 and over

Japanese

J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 75E, Noord, Noord 00000

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2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Fancy

Akira Back, the namesake restaurant, is a vibrant tribute to the ever-evolving world of Steak and Sushi. Here, dining is elevated to an art form, where the highest standards of culinary excellence, unparalleled service, and an immersive atmosphere converge to create an unforgettable experience.

Within these restaurant walls resides a mosaic of Chef Akira Back's heritage and life experiences - intricately woven with the threads of his culinary training. The menu draws inspiration from Chef Back's globetrotting adventures, and the myriad spices and influences he has gathered during his journey. As both a professional snowboarder and seasoned chef, his life story infuses each dish with a unique touch, revealing the essence of his life's journey.

Chef Back's passion lies in crafting a space and dishes that transcend the ordinary, forging an emotional connection between people and the facets of his food, his personality, and his life.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Korean, Meat
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
281 2222
Website
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/auaxr-the-st-regis-aruba-resort/dining/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Akira Back
Private party facilities
Enjoy an exclusive private dining experience at our restaurant, perfect for intimate gatherings of up to 12 guests. To reserve this unique space, please contact the restaurant directly. We look forward to hosting your special occasion!

Location
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 75E, Noord, Noord 00000
Neighborhood
Noord
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Mother's Day Brunch
$50.00 - $200.00 per person
May 11, 2025 only
A Mother’s Day Celebration: "Above the Sea: An Enchanted Feast on the 12th Floor" Step into an extraordinary world where the sky meets the sea and nature blossoms in all its beauty. "Above the Sea: An Enchanted Feast" combines the breathtaking 12th-floor views at Akira Back with the culinary artistry of Akira Back’s signature modern Japanese, and the magical charm of an enchanted forest. This modern feast celebrates mothers with unforgettable flavors and dynamic experiences, live entertainment . "Above the Sea: An Enchanted Feast on the 12th Floor" is more than a meal; it’s a journey. A place where Akira Back’s vibrant flavors come to life against the backdrop of stunning sea views, and where the mystical beauty of a modern enchanted forest immerses mothers in an experience like no other. Celebrate the mothers in your life with an event that combines the luxury of Perrier-Jouët, the innovative fusion of Akira Back’s cuisine, and the magical charm of the Enchanted Forest, all elevated by breathtaking views on the 12th floor. Culinary Journey The Fresh Harvest Table – Display style An inviting display celebrating the season’s finest selections, featuring a variety of fresh salads, artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, house-baked breads, and an assortment of refined seafood offerings. A refreshing start to the afternoon, crafted to delight every palate. The Chef’s Signature Collection- A la carte A curated menu of individually plated creations, each dish thoughtfully designed by our culinary team to highlight exceptional seasonal ingredients and deliver a personalized, elevated dining experience. The Sweet Atelier – Display Style An artful dessert presentation showcasing delicate pastries, colorful macarons, elegant fruit tarts, and indulgent confections — each handcrafted to offer the perfect sweet finale to a memorable afternoon.

Akira Back Tuna Pizza$36.00
Umami Aioli, Micro Shiso, White Truffle Oil DF | NF
AB Mushrooms Pizza$31.00
Umami Aioli, Micro Shiso, White Truffle Oil DF | NF | VG | V
Horenzo Salad$25.00
Baby Spinach, Tofu, Sesame Dressing, Rayu GF | VG | V
Edamame
Choice of Salted or Kimchi Butter VG | GF | DF
- Small$11.00
- Large$14.00
Wagyu Taco$27.00
Wagyu Bulgogi, Roasted tomato Ponzu NF
AB Cucumber Salad$19.00
Sesame Seeds, Flowers, Amazu VG | V | GF | DF
Tuna Taco$21.00
Spicy Tuna, Sesame, Cucumber NF
Eggplant Miso$23.00
Den-Miso, Pickled Lotus Roo NF | V | VG

Raw Bar

Salmon Tataki*$38.00
Crispy Onion, Mustard Miso, Kizami Wasabi DF | NF
Yellowtail Carpaccio*$37.00
Roasted Jalapeño Salsa, Blood Orange Soy DF | NF

Sushi

Hot Mess$30.00
Tempura Crab, Avocado, Sashimi Poke, Marinated Seaweed, Spicy Soy Aioli NF
Cow Wow$32.00
Braised Short Rib, Asian Slaw NF | GF
Baked Crab Hand$39.00
Alaskan King Crab, Dynamite, Crispy Shallots NF | GF

Seafood

Seabass$66.00
Soy Lemon Butter, Serrano, Shiitake Mushrooms, Crispy Leeks NF
King Crab Merus$62.00
Garlic Butter, Chili Aioli, Pickled Mushrooms NF
Giant Prawns$52.00
Tiger Prawns Roasted Corn, Chojang NF
Miso Butterfish$52.00
Miso Glaze, Blistered Peppers, Jus Yuja Sake Foam NF
Lobster Tail$85.00
Truffle Potato Foam, Crispy Sweet Potato, Mango Papaya Hot Sauce Reduction NF

Small Bites

Pomme Pureé$17.00
Roasted Garlic, Chives GF | NF
Kimchi Fried Rice$22.00
Smoked Bacon, Kimchi, Vegetables, Egg GF | NF
Mixed Mushrooms$19.00
Yuja Soy Butter, Chives GF | NF
Rock Shrimp Tempura$30.00
Kochujang Mayo, Chives NF

Japanese A5 Wagyu

A5 Wagyu Ribeye$175.00
8oz
A5 Filet Mignon Tobanyaki$130.00
6oz Steak, Mixed Mushrooms, Unami Sesame GF | NF
48Hr Short Ribs$62.00
Root Veggies, Quail Egg, Braising

Premium Cuts

NY Steak$78.00
14oz Prime Steak, House Blend of Salts & Butters GF | NF
Tomahawk Steak$290.00
32oz, Prime Cut Steak, House Blend of Salts & Butters GF | NF
Porter House$230.00
32oz, Prime Cut Steak, House Blend of Salts & Butters GF | NF

Desserts

Chocolate In A Cup$17.00
Nutella, Banana Foam, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Apple Harumaki$15.00
Cinnamon Cream Cheese, Vanilla Bean Gelato, Apple Caramel
Assorted Mochi Ice Cream$14.00
Chef’s Daily Selection

What 32 people are saying

Akira Back reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Aruba
Innovative
Aruba
Good for groups
Aruba
Great for fine wines
Aruba
Romantic
Aruba
Great for scenic views
Aruba
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Akira Back in Aruba offers an "incredible view" with a vibrant atmosphere and attentive service. Guests praise the "fantastic" service from staff like Steven and Franzhela, and the "spectacular" presentation of dishes. While some find certain menu items overpriced, highlights include wagyu tacos and tuna pizza. Perfect for memorable dining experiences.

32 Reviews

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Audrey
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pricing was too high, small menu. 4 items were unavailable. Restaurant was clean and staff was great! We were not guests in the hotel.
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Augie VIP
New York City7 reviews
1.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was horribly unseasoned and the cost of the food was extremely expensive . I expected so much more from a Michelin Star chef. Extremely disappointed for the money.
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Cathleen VIP
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing time visiting this bar and restaurant and were also lucky enough to have met the man himself - the drinks and food were excellent- views are the best on the island 💕
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Gwen VIP
Los Angeles18 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
BEST view on the island. Insist on an outside table. The inside lacked energy and view. Great cocktails. Apparently the chef has dozens of these restaurants. The food was good, but we found a flaw in every dish. The tuna pizza was topped with a simple raw onion or cherry tomato slice. The onion over-powered the dish - big mistake. The crust also had too much butter. The yellowtail jalapeño dish is the worst version. Simple fish with one piece of jalapeño, over a pool of thick soy. No true flavor; needed some ponzu or citrus. Big miss. Your average sushi restaurant in the US does that dish much better. The hot mess roll was also a miss. Nothing inside but avocado which we couldn't find. So just a pile of diced fish (usually cutoffs) on top of rice. The 'spicy ponzu' was a mayo based sauce and we could only taste mayo. The wagyu taco was good but lacked any garnish to add dimension. Go for a drink and the view at sunset, and then do dinner elsewhere.
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Xenon
Caribbean3 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing! The food was great, service is excellent and drinks where the best tonight!
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Jennifer VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
View and drinks were amazing, service was great, they were out of a few menu items and none of the others were able to accommodate a gluten allergy. We ended up leaving after having drinks and an appetizer (which was delicious).
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Lisa VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place with awesome views. Our waitress Andrea was fantastic and so was Edwin. I so wanted to love this place but the food fell short of expectations. The sushi roll lacked flavor, A5 steak was just ok. Waghu tacos fantastic and sea bass was good. The salmon carpaccio was just ok. I would give it 5 stars if food was more flavorful. Sorry.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The early view was excellent with sun set and the sea The service with Julio made it better with the food choices selection
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Alanna
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience was amazing, the food and service were outstanding. It is a must if you are visiting Aruba.
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Angie VIP
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating our 25th anniversary at Akira Back. The ambience was fantastic with the open air rooftop experience and the food was excellent. But what made the dinner even better was our server Steven. His service level was exceptional and his knowledge of the menu items and recommendations exceeded expectations. More importantly, he was personable and kind. This was our first trip to Aruba and I would recommend the restaurant and ask for Steven!
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FAQs

Akira Back is rated 4.4 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Home
United States
Caribbean
Aruba
Noord

Make a reservation

2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 75E, Noord, Noord 00000

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Noord
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Korean, Meat
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Akira Back
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/auaxr-the-st-regis-aruba-resort/dining/
Phone number
281 2222
Private party facilities
Enjoy an exclusive private dining experience at our restaurant, perfect for intimate gatherings of up to 12 guests. To reserve this unique space, please contact the restaurant directly. We look forward to hosting your special occasion!

Akira Back

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Mother's Day Brunch

Starters

Akira Back Tuna Pizza$36.00

AB Mushrooms Pizza$31.00

Horenzo Salad$25.00

Edamame

Wagyu Taco$27.00

AB Cucumber Salad$19.00

Tuna Taco$21.00

Eggplant Miso$23.00

Raw Bar

Salmon Tataki*$38.00

Yellowtail Carpaccio*$37.00

Sushi

Hot Mess$30.00

Cow Wow$32.00

Baked Crab Hand$39.00

Seafood

Seabass$66.00

King Crab Merus$62.00

Giant Prawns$52.00

Miso Butterfish$52.00

Lobster Tail$85.00

Small Bites

Pomme Pureé$17.00

Kimchi Fried Rice$22.00

Mixed Mushrooms$19.00

Rock Shrimp Tempura$30.00

Japanese A5 Wagyu

A5 Wagyu Ribeye$175.00

A5 Filet Mignon Tobanyaki$130.00

48Hr Short Ribs$62.00

Premium Cuts

NY Steak$78.00

Tomahawk Steak$290.00

Porter House$230.00

Desserts

Chocolate In A Cup$17.00

Apple Harumaki$15.00

Assorted Mochi Ice Cream$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Dining areas

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