Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Restaurants sometimes change their hours of operation during low sea-
son, and a few close for several weeks during the summer, so call ahead to
avoid disappointment.
Dining Price Guide
Use the following scale as a guide. Cost is per person, ex-
cluding drinks and service charge or tip. No tax is charged
on meals. All establishments accept credit cards, unless
otherwise indicated. Starred restaurants are the author's
favorites because of exceptional cuisine, setting or value.
$ ...........................$15orless
$$..........................$16to$25
$$$.........................$26to$35
$$$$
.......................$36andup
Tipping
Some restaurants add a 10% to 15% service charge to your bill, so
always review the charges before paying. The service charge is
typically divided among all the employees of the restaurant, in-
cluding the cooks, bus boys, and front-desk personnel. If you wish
to reward your server with an extra tip, add it to your credit slip or
hand cash directly to your waitress or waiter. An additional 5%
seems right, if a service charge is automatically added. Other-
wise, leave the usual 15% to 20% tip.
Oranjestad
MARANDI
L.G. Smith Blvd 1, next to Havana Beach Club
297-582-0157; www.marandiaruba.com
International/Caribbean
$$$
Tuesday-Sunday 5:30-11pm
Reservations highly recommended.
Arrive early to secure a place on one of the cozy couches in the sand beside
the water. This is the best place for sipping a cool drink while you watch
the sun set. If you want to observe the chef at work, and it's an amazing
experience, reserve a spot at “the kitchen table.” Otherwise, ask to sit at
one of the tables in the open-air thatched-roof palapa, where you will have
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