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Opus Ocean & Grill, Oranjestad, Oranjestad

Opus Ocean & Grill

4.5
4.5
868 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
Rooi Santo 31, Oranjestad, Oranjestad 00000

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
An intimate local family ran restaurant in the heart of Oranjestad, fresh world-class seafood, prime steaks,
and unparalleled service in a vibrant, up-scale setting.

Opus experience wouldn't be possible without our local farmers and fisherman’s. Produce delivered daily keeps our menu fresh and connected to the land and ocean. A taste of Aruba infused with a Mediterranean culture in every bite. Depending what ingredients the ocean provides us, our chefs will create flavors inspired by our culture. Fresh fish brought directly to the restaurant where it is served whole or filleted and served within 24 hours. Wide variety of local fish for our guest to choose

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Mediterranean, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Cesar Velasquez
  • Catering
    We can provide catering for weddings or corporate events mail us at book@opusaruba.com for more info.
  • Neighborhood
    Noord
  • Parking details
    Public Parking Space on the side on the roads
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 868 people are saying

Opus Ocean & Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Opus Ocean & Grill in Aruba offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing seafood" and "top notch service." Guests praise the friendly and attentive staff, particularly servers like Fizz and Kevin, who make the visit memorable. The ambiance is "beautiful," and the restaurant is highly recommended for its "outstanding" food and service.

868 Reviews
  1. marinaS VIP

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered Nicole’s salad and it was it had nice pieces of seared tuna but very little salad, more like a garnish and was missing green beans. The Caesar Salad was very basic with watery bland dressing, very disappointing. I ordered the Caribbean Grilled seafood platter. They forgot to include the Fish if the day ($69). My husband ordered Chilean Seabass $58) which was undercooked and rancid. So we shared 1 incomplete dish. They did take off the bill the spoiled fish and missing part of my dish. The waiter was overly friendly and annoying and apparently his brother was the chef - uncertain about chef’s qualifications. The restaurant was almost entirely empty with only 1 other table occupied. Overall experience is overpriced and bad food. The ambiance was nice with white tablecloths. Would never go back there.
    Opus Ocean & GrillResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're sorry to hear about the issues with your meal, including the salads and the missing fish in your seafood platter. The quality of our food and service is something we take very seriously, and we regret that we did not meet your expectations. We have addressed these concerns with our team to prevent future occurrences. Your feedback about our waiter and overall value is also being reviewed. We appreciate your comments about the ambiance and understand your decision not to return. If you have any further feedback or need assistance, please contact us directly. We hope to have the opportunity to make things right.

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  2. Jamison VIP

    Charlotte5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant apparently had only been open less than a week, so explains some of our experience. Or maps apps had a hard time finding them. Once were found them, we had to wait a few minutes to be seated in a mostly empty restaurant. They were nice and welcoming. We were there for our anniversary and they brought us a sign and everyone told us happy anniversary. I ordered a dirty martini with blue cheese olive and they brought a regular olive. We ordered the Greek salad and burrata which were both good. I had the scallops and my husband had the linguine with clams. The entrees were ok. My husband said there was a lot of sand in his clams. They gave us a free dessert for our anniversary. The server who we think was also the manager was nice, but pretty unprofessional. When i went to the bathroom he brought up the red light district to my husband as if He was trying to get him to go with him. It was all a little strange. The bathrooms also had some issues. The women’s was out of soap, paper towels, and the faucet wasn’t attached properly so came out of the sink when i tried to turn it on. The restaurant is beautiful and i think once they work the kinks out it’ll be really nice.
    Opus Ocean & GrillResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent visit to our restaurant. We appreciate your understanding as we navigate our opening phase. We're glad you found our staff welcoming and enjoyed celebrating your anniversary with us. However, we sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered, including the incorrect olive in your martini, the sand in the clams, and the bathroom facilities. Your comments about the server's professionalism are also noted, and we will address this with our team. We value your insights and are committed to improving our service and overall experience. We hope you consider visiting us again in the future.

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  3. Dina VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My parents and I had a nice time at Opus. We enjoyed our appetizers, meals and dessert. It was a nice quiet environment and I enjoyed going somewhere off the main strip of restaurants.
    Opus Ocean & GrillResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that you and your parents had a nice time at Opus and enjoyed the appetizers, meals, and dessert. It's wonderful that you appreciated the quieter atmosphere away from the main strip of restaurants. We strive to create a relaxing and enjoyable dining environment for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable meal! Warm regards, Opus Ocean & Grill Management Team

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  4. Thomas

    Columbus3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our fourth visit to the island, and dining at Opus has been the best culinary experience yet. The octopus with squid ink pasta was to die for! Service and ambiance were also outstanding.
    Opus Ocean & GrillResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your fourth visit to the island was highlighted by your dining experience at Opus. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed the octopus with squid ink pasta—it’s a favorite of ours as well! We're also pleased to know that you found the service and ambiance outstanding. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional meal on your next visit! Warm regards, Opus Ocean & Grill Management Team

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  5. Gonzalo

    Miami17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Hola, comimos muy bien. Los platos son abundantes y la atencion estuvo 10 puntos. El lugar es muy lindo y parece nuevo.

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  6. Lisa VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was very good, lovely staff, great live music by Maya. The food was delicious lovely presentation and cooked perfectly!
    Opus Ocean & GrillResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the very good service and found our staff lovely. It's great to know that Maya's live music added to your experience and that you loved the delicious food, beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic dining experience! Warm regards, Opus Ocean & Grill Management Team

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  7. Lisa VIP

    Poconos2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fizzy and family were amazing hosts taking us through a 5 star dining experience Ina beautiful atmosphere.
    Opus Ocean & GrillResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that Fizz and his family provided you with an amazing hosting experience and that you enjoyed a 5-star dining experience in our beautiful atmosphere. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable meal at Opus Ocean & Grill! Warm regards, Opus Ocean & Grill Management Team

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  8. Isabella VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kevin and the rest of the staff were all amazing! My kids are still talking about their favorite meal in Aruba. The restaurant is beautiful and the food is perfection. Highly recommend coming here at least once while you’re on the island. Their happy birthday rendition is also one for the books.
    Opus Ocean & GrillResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thank you so much for visiting our family-owned restaurant and for your wonderful words! We're delighted to hear that Kevin and the rest of our staff provided an amazing experience for you. It’s heartwarming to know your kids are still talking about their favorite meal in Aruba. We’re thrilled you appreciated the beauty of our restaurant and found the food to be perfection. Your high recommendation means a lot to us, and we're glad the happy birthday rendition made a memorable impression. We hope to welcome you back soon for another extraordinary dining experience! Warm regards, Opus Ocean & Grill Management Team

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  9. Scott

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good, in fact just okay for the $ spent. The restaurant was loud and our waiter was over the top...thought he was funny and was putting on a show for his fellow employees vs. serving the patrons. He would have been better at a Chucky Cheese versus a restaurant that billed themselves as high end. For the money, I wouldn't go again. There are better options in Aruba that are ocean front and have better food and service, versus this restaurant in the city by the Cruise Ship Dock.

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  10. Eddie VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super friendly and attentive staff. Food was excellent. Will be going back
    Opus Ocean & GrillResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're glad to hear that you found our staff to be super friendly and attentive, and that you enjoyed the excellent food. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience at Opus Ocean & Grill! Warm regards, Opus Ocean & Grill Management Team

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FAQs

Opus Ocean & Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 280 0120.

Opus Ocean & Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 868 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Opus Ocean & Grill

Rooi Santo 31, Oranjestad, Oranjestad 00000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Noord
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Mediterranean, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking Space on the side on the roads
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cesar Velasquez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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