Pinchos Grill & Bar

Tried for the first time on a recommendation. Did not have a reservation, but got there early enough that they had a table and the hostess and host were so welcoming. They said that if we didn't like the table we could also sit at the bar and see if a table opened up. The table was absolutely fine, it wasn't on the railing overlooking the water but it isn't as if you aren't water view (it's on a pier). We would have been happy at the bar as well. The dinner was delicious. Hubby had the surf and turf (jumbo grilled shrimp and steak kebab), I had the Filet Mignon. So good. Shared a dessert, brownie with ice cream. Next time I would make a reservation because I wouldn't want to chance missing out! We will definitely go back on our next trip. The average meal seemed to be in the $40-60 range PP, (well worth it); we shared a bottle of wine for $70-ish. Noticed they also had a really good kids menu ($9-13 range PP) we didn't have any children with us but saw families there with children. Plenty of parking if you have your own car (restaurant is at the Surfside Marina - gotta walk down the pier).

Alma gave us her best table and it did not disappoint. Dining on a pier with lights shining for the fish, what a great atmosphere. A young lady singing in the background made for the perfect evening. We decided to sip on some wine and take our time before ordering. We split a BLT salad and I chose the Surf & Turf while the wife had the fish. We both enjoyed our meals as it was hot and tasty. Service and smiles were not short here. If I lived here, we’d be regulars.

The ambience and atmosphere at this restaurant is unmatched. My party (3) came around 8pm with no reservation and we were seated promptly. I wanted a seafood dinner for my birthday and the menu did not disappoint! We had bread/butter, grilled octopus and burger sliders for the appetizer. We chose the fish trio, surf & turf, and grouper for the entree. Desert was brownie a la mode! For cocktails we had the red sangria and the ginger spritz. Everything tasted delicious and we felt satisfied at the end of the meal. If you have a nut allergy pay special attention to the garnishes and desserts. The grilled octopus came with a pine nut garnish even though we stated a nut allergy. We kindly reminded our server about the allergy and she was careful with alerting us to all nut-based items on the menu, especially the desserts which practically all contained nuts. There was a wedding at the resort next to the restaurant so we got to hear a great DJ set throughout the meal!

This was my first dinner reservation in Aruba and let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint. The minute you walk that bay, the hostess was extremely friendly and sweet. Our waiter was soooo sweet and funny and just happy (you could tell by his singing). The coconut shrimp app was delightful, the grouper fantastic, and the garlic shrimp and coconut rice was phenomenal!!! The lychee martinis were the best!! We were all amazed by this place.

We showed up for dinner around 630, and from the beginning to end the service was magnificent. The food was superb. We had grill octopus and it was the highlight, very tender and full of flavor. Catch of the day was snapper, very well seasoned also had the pork stuffed with apple which was also great. One of the better dining experience in a long time.