Bohemian Bar & Restaurant

Our dinner at Bohemian in Aruba was absolutely perfect — from the attentive service by Gilbert, to the outdoorsy, romantic ambiance & live music. Everything came together beautifully. We started with the grilled octopus, which was seasoned perfectly & served over mashed potatoes with black ink — an incredible appetizer. For our entrée, we had the Tournedos Rossini: a 10oz 1855 Black Angus tenderloin filet topped with seared foie gras, finished with a rich black truffle sauce, pine nuts, & truffle mashed potatoes. Every bite was exceptional. A truly perfect dinner!

I was grumbling walking in, wanting initially to eat in an Italian restaurant, but I left gleefully gratified, sated with a satisfying meal. The entrance takes you into another world, though integrated very much into the surroundings of the vibrant Aruba scene. The lighting is dim and you feel as if you’re eating in a hideaway. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, with all the beginning parts of the dining experience — bread, water, drinks, etc, completely thoughtfully. Your waiter will not only repeat your order, he or she may also tell you what to expect in terms of the degree of spice, what sort of lobster will be served, the marinations, and the types of side dishes to expect. Our waiter also checked in with us, as did a manager or two. The meal moved along expeditiously, but it wasn’t rushed. It was just the right tempo. We had the meat and cheese boards combined — a special request that was easily accommodated. I loved the Mahi kebab. It was bountiful, flavored amazingly with a zesty but not too spicy ratatouille sauce. Get it! The apple crisp is an apple crisp without the fillers — flat, crispy, and flavorful, containing every aspect of an hearty apple tart though famous for its thinness, presented in a round shape for several to share. The bill is delivered to you just as the meal was: in a unique way. It arrives in a book — literally a book — leaving an impression on you, just as the rest of the dining experience.

Came here for dinner two different nights while my family was here. Food and atmosphere is great. The service was amazing, we had the same server who was great. They were very helpful with the wheelchair in our group too.