Eagle Beach●●○○#243 of 316 Places to Eat in Oranjestad

Frangipani Bar & Terrace

Name: Frangipani Bar & Terrace
Address: J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 266_ Eagle Beach, Oranjestad Aruba, Oranjestad Aruba, AW
Rating: 3.3

★★★☆☆3.3 out of 5 · 4 reviews

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Frangipani Bar & Terrace is a $$ bar & pub casual restaurant in Eagle Beach rated 3.3/5 by 4 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Frangipani Bar & Terrace sits on Eagle Beach's hotel strip, and it's the kind of casual spot where you can grab a beer and bar food without fussing over a reservation. The food rating is notably high—a 5.0—despite a 3.3 overall, which usually means someone's doing something right in the kitchen even if the rest of the experience is loose. Atmosphere clocks in at 4.0, service and value land at 3.0, so expect straightforward pub fare in a relaxed setting without much polish. The mid-tier pricing and kid-friendly setup make it workable for families coming off the beach. It's ranked #243 out of 316 in Oranjestad, so it's not a destination, but if you're staying nearby and want something easy, it does the job. Just know the service can be uneven—the ratings tell that story plainly.

At a glance

Area: Eagle Beach
Vibe: casual
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: bar
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Dietary options: —

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Frangipani Bar & Terrace