Pinchos Grill & Bar

Located on the pier at the Surfside Marina in Oranjestad, Pinchos Grill & Bar Click to open side panel for more information offers a distinctly intimate dining experience where guests are suspended entirely over the calm Caribbean waters. Unlike the bustling beachfront restaurants, Pinchos is set on a standalone wooden pier, providing 360-degree views of the ocean, the coastline, and the twinkling lights of downtown Oranjestad. Owned by locals Robby and Anabela Peterson, the concept was designed to be “casual chic”—an outdoor living room where the vibe is relaxed but the setting is upscale. The menu is centered around “pinchos” (skewers) and fresh grilled seafood, all prepared on an open charcoal grill. With its candlelit tables, soft contemporary music, and the sound of waves lapping gently beneath the floorboards, it is widely considered one of the best places in Aruba to watch the sunset with a signature cocktail in hand.