16 Best Restaurants for Vegan Food in Aruba

Getting away on a beach holiday always sounds like a fantastic choice — shimmering turquoise waters, miles of gorgeous white sands, cloudless days — sounds like paradise, right? Well, only if there is something to eat! In my experience, Caribbean getaways can be excellent for relaxation, but a diversity of vegan food? Not so much.

Luckily things are changing in Aruba.

Over the last few years, the island has gone from having a stray veggie burger in a few restaurants to many restaurants with full vegan menus (hooray)! It’s truly becoming a vegan paradise. So, if you were thinking about heading off to this sun-filled island but were worried about having to pack food (been there, done that), worry no more! Check out these fantastic vegan & vegan-friendly restaurants in Aruba.

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Long before many restaurants on the island were thinking about veggie fare, Yemanja was creating an array of show-stopping vegan and gluten-free dishes! The globally-inspired menu is well-marked for various allergens and features favorites like vegan BBQ with sticky ribs and pulled pork, along with a veganized steak made from cauliflower. Don’t forget about dessert! They always have at least one vegan option, like house-made mango cream pie or a creamy selection of Italian gelato. One important note, they are only open for dinner and are popular! It’s best to make reservations to ensure you get a table. 

Some may say this trendy little spot is a bit of a hidden gem — hopefully locals don’t want to keep it that way, because their vegan options are just too good not to share. Start the day with sweet cinnamon granola French toast or a hardy vegan breakfast plate (Just Egg scramble, veggies, toast and more). If you’re not a morning person, that’s ok, because the options continue through lunch! Pop in for a tofu poke bowl, smashed avocado tartine, and more.

This vegan-friendly breakfast and brunch café is helping you start your day with food inspired by positivity! “I am Elegant” is not only a lovely thing to tell yourself over and over in the mirror, but also is a fruity acai bowl with seeds and crunchy granola — one of their many vegan options. Aside from feeling elegant, you can also dive into a stack of syrupy pancakes, golden waffles, or a savory Just Egg scramble. Bonus: The menu is well-marked, so there is no confusion about which affirmation you are ordering.

If you’re looking for a sophisticated spot to watch the sunset and enjoy a creative vegan menu, come here! Situated on Aruba’s northwest coast within the Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club, this restaurant offers prides itself for having the best Italian cuisine in Aruba. The ambiance is elegant yet relaxed, with indoor and outdoor seating options available for you to soak in the picturesque surroundings. Their dinner menu features a vegan section with delicious house-made dishes like creama de asparagi, risotto primavera, penne alla vodka, and even pizza! One note, the dinner menu has way more vegan options than the lunch menu.

Tucked into the lovely Manchebo Resort, this vegan-friendly restaurant has fantastic options for breakfast and dinner! While enjoying the sunrise, relax with a sweet acai peanut butter bowl or hearty apple oatmeal casserole (sounds interesting, right?), along with many other options. Everything is well-marked for vegan and gluten-free options, so there are no surprises. Come back for their creamy truffle porcini risotto with crispy tofu or fish-free filet with roasted cauliflower when dinner rolls around. This is an excellent spot for something special! 

This beautiful beachside restaurant is perfect for a romantic date night with a fantastic vegan meal! The restaurant offers a full vegan menu that covers all bases; no need to worry if you’ll be hungry afterward! Start with an avocado tartare with mango on a bed of microgreens, then feast your eyes on a hearty selection of entrees, including a lentil-packed steak — indeed, the only free-range steak out there! Save a little room for dessert because they even have options — mango mousse, house-made carrot cake with almond ice cream, and more.

Most wouldn’t expect a surf and turf spot to be vegan-friendly, but luckily, this fine dining spot features a vegan dinner menu! Although it isn’t as extensive as some others, it does deliver various options to please vegan palettes. Dive into a hearty helping of meat-less meatballs with linguine and tomato sauce, or check out one of their fish-free options, which includes a Ribbon Fish made with tofu and shrimp scampi.

I don’t know about you, but I always appreciate Middle Eastern restaurants — no matter where you are, there will be a vegan option! Enjoy a Turkish coffee with nondairy milk while diving into a vegan platter loaded with crispy falafel, salad, spinach pie, and fluffy house-made bread. In addition to traditional eats, they also have a vegan burger with French fries.  

I’ll admit, I was skeptical — a vegan-friendly beach shack? It sure is! Hooray! As you’re planning your beach day, make a stop here for an order of golden waffles covered in coco whip, watermelon tuna poke, tacos, smoothies, and even the creamiest coco whip vegan soft serve you’ll find in Aruba! This little shack has an endless selection of things you will love — I wouldn’t be surprised if you wanted to stop by every day! 

Eduardo also operates another super vegan-friendly spot called Eduardo’s Hideaway on Saliña Cerca which has fabulous dinner options!

When you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind vegan experience, there’s no better place in Aruba than the fine dining restaurant, Infini. The highly rated restaurant is led by chef Urvin Croes with the mission to defy expectation and explore a wide range of taste, flavor, and artistic style. The menu is 8-courses and features hand selected seasonal products and locally sourced ingredients that will make you say, wow! The vegan menu isn’t highlighted on their website (sadly) but they do have one! When you make your reservation (at least 48 hours in advance), let them know that you’d like the vegan option.

At first I was suspicious that this spot would have vegan options, but I am glad I was wrong! The Hawaiian and Asian-inspired spot features an irresistible lineup of steamed bao buns, sushi, and poke! Each category has a vegan option (look for the little green leaf) from Herbivore Bao filled with Korean fired cauliflower and spicy coleslaw to Peace and Love sushi rolls topped with olive oil caviar — doesn’t that sound amazing!? This spot is also led by Chef Urvin (from Infini), so if you can’t snag a reservation there or it’s out of your budget, come here!

French cuisine isn’t known to be the most vegan-friendly but the team at Papillion wanted to ensure that it’s vegan friends weren’t left out in the cold. The menu features a vegan/vegetarian section with a hearty version of a classic fish stew that pairs perfectly with their flavorful vegan crab cakes.

Indian is generally always a safe bet, I mean, you can always get Chana Masala, right?! Well, here you can get that and much more — they have a multi-page vegan menu! You’ll find many traditional dishes like Aloo Palak, Bhendi Masala, Daal, but there is also so much more to check out! One thing you must try (especially if you like mushrooms) is the Mushroom Matai on the BBQ delicacy menu, the fried button shrooms with a tangy tomato sauce is outstanding!

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