Papagayo Bar & Grill

Situated on the sandy shores of Iguana Beach on Renaissance Private Island, Papagayo Bar & GrillClick to open side panel for more information offers a tropical dining escape that feels miles away from the main island of Aruba. Accessible only to guests of the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort or holders of a coveted day pass, this open-air restaurant is the social hub of the private island. The atmosphere is quintessentially Caribbean: bright, breezy, and relaxed, with tables set under a large thatched roof overlooking the turquoise lagoon. The menu is a crowd-pleasing mix of “beach comfort food,” featuring their famous wood-fired pizzas, juicy burgers, and fresh salads. While it is primarily a daytime destination for sunbathers, it transforms on Wednesday nights for the resort’s signature “Dinner Under the Stars,” a romantic 4-course event with live entertainment on the sand.