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View RestaurantYemanja Woodfired Grill
Experience exceptional woodfired cuisine in Aruba with a 4.6-star rating. Enjoy outdoor seating & cocktails. Reserve your table for a memorable dining experience.
Steakhouse & Grill · Vegetarian & Vegan•$$$•4.6(1,499)•Aruba
About Yemanja Woodfired Grill
This highly-rated establishment in Oranjestad, Aruba, offers a memorable dining experience with an impressive 4.6 out of 5 stars. Diners consistently praise the fantastic appetizers and mains, with particular acclaim for their woodfired specialties. The restaurant provides a perfect outdoor atmosphere, ideal for enjoying the island's pleasant evenings, and is known for its attentive service, even when busy. It's a favorite for both meat lovers and those seeking delicious vegan options, such as the highly recommended vegan BBQ platter and truffle mac & cheese. With a mid-to-high price range ($$$), this spot is well worth considering for a special meal, and making a reservation is advised.
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Restaurant Characteristics
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💰Price Range
Upscale
Price Range (Upscale)
Upscale dining ($$$) - Fine dining with premium prices
🕐Meal Time
dinner
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
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Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Yemanja Woodfired
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4.6 / 5.0(1,499 reviews)
One of our favorite meals of the trip! Appetizers were fantastic and the mains were too! Perfect outdoor atmosphere and the service was fantastic, a little slow with the entrees coming out but didn’t ruin the experience. Would definitely recommend and make sure to get a reservation The very last night we kept the best to try! The vegan bbq was amazing! It was a heavy dinner! The vegan truffle mac & cheese was amazing as a part of the platter!! The garlic bread, OMG!!! Soooo good, I ordered another, first one is on the house! The soup was amazing too! Check out their website to make reservations! This was the highlight of our food stops in Aruba. We just happened to swing by here and they snuck us in which we are so grateful for. From our attentive server to the delicious drinks to the unbelievable meals - I can’t say enough about this place. My girlfriend said she can’t enjoy shrimp the same anymore after that shrimp tasting - it set the bar way too high! Thank you to you and your team for an unforgettable experience.
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Where to Find Them
Wilhelminastraat 2, Oranjestad, Aruba
View on Google MapsOpening Hours
Closed Now
Monday5:30 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:30 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:30 – 10:00 PM
Saturday5:30 – 10:00 PM
SundayClosed
Recent Reviews
The K.
November 8, 2025
One of our favorite meals of the trip! Appetizers were fantastic and the mains were too! Perfect outdoor atmosphere and the service was fantastic, a little slow with the entrees coming out but didn’t ruin the experience. Would definitely recommend and make sure to get a reservation
Srishti J.
October 2, 2025
The very last night we kept the best to try! The vegan bbq was amazing! It was a heavy dinner! The vegan truffle mac & cheese was amazing as a part of the platter!! The garlic bread, OMG!!! Soooo good, I ordered another, first one is on the house! The soup was amazing too! Check out their website to make reservations!
Nick A.
October 28, 2025
This was the highlight of our food stops in Aruba. We just happened to swing by here and they snuck us in which we are so grateful for. From our attentive server to the delicious drinks to the unbelievable meals - I can’t say enough about this place. My girlfriend said she can’t enjoy shrimp the same anymore after that shrimp tasting - it set the bar way too high! Thank you to you and your team for an unforgettable experience.
Tricia R.
August 10, 2025
Yemanja was an amazing restaurants. From the beginning till the end the service was subliminal. The food was super delicious. The Thai Curry Pumpkin soup was superb, the spicy kick and the crunchyness of nuts amazing. The cocktail was refreshing. The main courses the meats were soft and side dishes were great.
C J.
September 30, 2025
Came here on a Monday night on a whim (recommend reservation) and luckily there was a cancellation. The service was top notch and I knew from the start I was going to be impressed. The food and timing was perfect and I’d say it’s by far the best (or one of) restaurant on the island. Attention to detail was remarkable and I wish I could franchise this in the US. Perfect for a dinner date or family and friends, the quiet atmosphere with jazzy background music was a perfect vibe. Could not have done it better myself.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Yemanja Woodfired special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless
Parking
Free Street Parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Wheelchair Accessible Parking
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