Zima Aruba
About
Zima sits along the J.E. Irausquin Boulevard stretch in Palm Beach, putting out international pub fare in a casual, bar-style setup. The food rating here is unusually high—5.0 on a small sample—which is worth noting even if the overall placement is middle-tier among Palm-Eagle Beach spots. Atmosphere scores almost as well, suggesting the space itself works even when the neighborhood is mostly high-rise resorts and chain restaurants. The menu runs international with a pub lean, meaning burgers and shareable plates alongside less predictable options. Moderate pricing and a kid-friendly policy make it flexible for different group makeups. No reservation system, so you show up and see what's available. Service and value land in the solid range without standing out, which tracks for a casual spot where the kitchen seems to be doing the heavy lifting.
At a glance
- Area
- Palm Beach
- Vibe
- casual
- Price
- ●●○○
- Reservation required
- –
- Kid friendly
- ✓
- Cuisine
- internationalbarpub
- Dietary options
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