Aruba - Dinner/Casino

[MeredithNC]

Wondered if there is a place close by the port that is great for dinner - something fun (we will have my 18 year old grandaughter with us. Also can she go into the casino's?

[Hatteras51]

If you are looking for something an 18 yr. old would like, here are a few suggestions. Iguana Joe's is right across from the pier, located upstairs with a great view of the harbor. If you walk a little further down on the harbor side, there is a shopping area at Renaissance Marina. There are lots of restaurants there. In the end, there is Dutch Pancake House (really more like crepes and they have ones with meat or fruit for dinner), Casa Tua (great pizza) and Sidebar (gourmet burgers). They have live music and entertainers there at night. If you walk a little further, past the park, you will come to West Deck (very casual, great food and drinks on the water). If you want something a little nicer but still casual, take a taxi to Pinchos. It is close to the same area, but a little far to walk from the ship. They have great food, sits right on a pier, with killer views. I don't know if she is allowed in the casino, but I would imagine that it would be fine. There is one next to Renaissance Marina and one right across the street.