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Gasparito RestaurantvsCharlie's Bar & Restaurant
Both establishments are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Gasparito Restaurant ranks significantly better than Charlie's Bar & Restaurant. Gasparito Restaurant is ranked #2 in Aruba with praise from 4 reviews like Lonely Planet, Concierge and Fodor's.
Gasparito Restaurant
Concierge
Fodor's
Frommer's Frommer's Frommer's
Gasparito 3, Noord 000, Aruba
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Concierge "This out-of-the-way spot in the cunucu, or countryside, offers a genuine taste of Aruba."
Fodor's "You can find this enchanting hideaway in a beautifully restored 200-year-old cunucu (country) house in Noord." Full review
Frommer's "Gasparito features intimate dining rooms inside and a breezy outdoor patio and bar...main courses focus on seafood and Aruban dishes, but the menu makes a special nod to vegetarians." Full review
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Or try the seafood keshi yena, a casserole of scallops, shrimp, squid, and fish in Newburg sauce topped with melted Gouda cheese. For dessert you can't go wrong with banana na forno, a whole banana baked with cinnamon.
Frommer's "Dining at Gasparito provides the opportunity to soak up Aruban culture in all its forms." Full review
Frommer's "A visit here is almost as good as going to a museum. The kitchen is all about authentic Aruban fare, with a roster of family recipes at the ready" Full review
Charlie's Bar & Restaurant Frommer's
Afar Magazine Fodor's
Zeppenfeldstraat 56, San Nicolas, San Nicolas, Aruba
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Frommer's "The tasty food's just what you'd expect at a seaside bar -- fresh shrimp, fish, and squid. Typical main courses come smothered in garlic, stewed peppers, and celery." Full review
Afar Magazine "After visiting a Peruvian restaurant in Oranjestad recommended by an Afar traveler, we were advised to take a trip out to San Nicolas. Hopping on public transit we made our way to this..." Full review
Fodor's "Charlie's serves surprisingly good food for a watering-hole dive. Superb fresh fish and killer steaks have folks trekking out on a regular basis. " Full review
