The Old Man & The Sea Restaurant at the Aruba Ocean Villas

The Old Man & The Sea Restaurant at the Aruba Ocean Villas reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Sheri VIP

   Washington DC22 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 25, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   So disappointed in the experience. Fourth time dining here and we keep going back because the ambience is over the top. Service was slow as molasses. We were the second to last table seated at 8:00 pm. And it was 10:30 before we left our table - no cocktails as we had them in the bar before dining and no desserts because the service was so slow and we did not want to wait another hour for the dessert.
   

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   Crissy

   New York City7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service and Old man and the sea is beyond words!! The food was excellent, our server Wendell was excellent! It was my husbands birthday and they brought out dessert with a song. The place is very quiet and romantic. Perfect for a date night. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
   

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   StacyD VIP

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food,drinks and service were very good. The scenery and decor is breathtaking!
   

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   Tom

   Los Angeles1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 19, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I love it here. The only problem was with my 5:30 reservation. I dropped by to check out by having a drink n lunch before coming back for dinner. They had removed our 5:30 (booked directly on the website) which was very disappointing as I have come along way. I even showed them a picture of my reservation. The manager mentioned that there was an email sent to us that they don’t have availability and only allow lunch. We were not able to locate that email. Regardless, I showed them that I had a reservation at 5:30. They didn’t care. The only supper nice staff was was our server. Her name is Jean Maria. She’s exceptional. 5 stars for Jean Maria. 1 star for the manager. We wouldn’t mind even on a waiting list for cancellation. She made no effort. If it wasn’t for Jean Maria, it would have been 1 star.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Orlando1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best dinner ever. Every detail of the decor is just breath taking. Food was equally as amazing. Happy we got experience this beautiful establishment.
   

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   Kuda

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Most outstanding dining experience during my trip!
   

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   Eddie

   Columbus1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 13, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was great until we were charged $9 for water and $25 for sharing an entree, even though our tab was already well over $100. It’s probably the coolest restaurant we’ve ever been to but the excess charges on the bill had us leave on a bad note.
   

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   Hannah

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing!! By far the most unique place on the island. Staff was outstanding and so knowledgeable!! Heard a wonderful story about their history as well as the incredible owner, who seems like one of a kind. She handpicks every single beautiful detail and makes this a stunning and special place to dine. My boyfriend and I can’t wait to come back. Staying at this resort would be a once in a lifetime experience.
   

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   Cora

   Upstate NY1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a dream this place was. Best restaurant I’ve ever been to. Hands down 10/10 experience!
   

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    Morgan

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Absolutely stunning— unlike anything else on the island! The food was incredible and service was impeccable!
    

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