Testimonials
2012
“ My Wife along with my 18 year old Niece and her girlfriend just returned. I have to say Matthews's is the best. Jorge, William, Humphrey, all the girls, are just incredible people. Happy hour is entertainment. Jorge made us all feel welcomed back. He is a fun person. Ricardo on Wed. night is just something to see. Karaoke Aruba style was a blast. I got a kick out of the Ghost Buster music along with what happens next. I can't wait to return. I give it thumbs UP! ”
2011
“ We were in Aruba for 10 days and stayed at aruba beach club. Our favorite place to have breakfast or lunch and dinner was Matthew's. Your food is great, the staff wonderful. No need to go any place else. Thank you we look forward to coming back. ”
“ We just spent our 30th weding anniversary at Matthew\'s this past June and I must say it was fantastic! The staff, the food, the drinks, and the fun are always waiting for us when we arrive! My husband got together with Ricardo to plan our evening on the beach for dinner. It was absolutely wonderful! How could it not be! Our toes were in the sand, we watched an amazing sunset, and ate the most delicious food made for a perfect evening with our son and his girlfriend. Of course the martini that Ricardo made was great! We look forward to many more evenings such as that in the future! Thank you Matthew's!!! ”
“ Spent our last night in Aruba at Matthew's on 06-05-11. Ricardo promised us his favorite table. LOVED the lobster pasta everyone else loved their meals, there were 6 of us. My new favorite when we go back. Can't Wait. Thank you for a memorable dinner. ”
“ Just returned from our 7th straight year at Casa Del Mar & it was great as usual. Thanks to Ricardo,Jorge and staff!! Your the "Greatest"!! William & Diana our favorite bartenders & Dante by far & away our favorite waiter!!! Can't wait til our first "Karaoke Night" next year!! The food was Great every meal!! Glad to see your doing so well!! Save us some ribs for next year! See ya in mid April!! Counting the weeks already!!!”
“Just returned from a wonderful trip to Aruba and ate at Matthew's 3 times. What a great setting, wonderful staff and delightful owner. We had fabulous meals and were treated like royalty each visit. I would highly recommend this restaurant and can't wait to try their breakfast and lunch menu on my next trip. THANKS to all who made my vacation very special!”
2010
“Just returned last week from staying at Casa Del Mar. Absolutely the best time ever. Matthews staff were excellent. Thanks to Humphry, William, Everly, and all. Hope to see y'all next year. Loved the Pina Colada Shrimp. Wonder where I could find that recipe? Hint, hint...”
“Returned to the states a week ago and I'm already counting the weeks til I can return. I wanted to say hello to everyone at Matthew's, Richardo,Jorge, William, Diana, Angela, Evelyn and anyone I forgot, you all made my stay special, as every year, you don't forget. It was great to be there and see everyone. You all always welcome us with a smile. Great food, Great atmosphere, and always a good time. Thank-you and see you next year, take care.”
“Just returned home on 10/30/10 and can't wait to get back. Everything about matthew's is a 10. location, STAFF, FOOD, DRINKS, ETC. I have been going to aruba for 21 years and MATTHEW'S is the best place on this fabulous island.”
“Absolutely my favorite restaurant in Aruba.. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful view. The staff is amazing really make you feel welcome. You can go there for a great dinner or just hang out with friends. I have been going there over 2 years and when i come back they always remember you. Karokee is on Wednesday nights and is a great time for everyone. ”
“We just returned back to the states and have to express how much we enjoyed our stay at Casa Del Mar and the staff at Matthews. In our many trips to Aruba this one tops them all, we enjoyed every day,especially the rainy ones due to the wonderful and crazy staff at Matthews. Jorge, Ricardo and all the lovely staff are now a lasting memeory that is making us plan our next years stay. See you all soon. ”
“I was in Aruba for the first time in August, on my honeymoon, and everything about Matthews was amazing!! As a chef I tend to be picky about dining out and I would recommend Matthews to chef or cook that I know. The food was amazing, prices were reasonable, and the manager Jorge made us feel like we were part of his family. I will definitely be back!!!!!! ”
“My second trip to Aruba. We stayed next door at the ABC but spent a lot of time at Matthew's. We enjoyed the atmosphere, food and enjoyed many Happy hours too! Matthew's is a must when going to Aruba!!! The staff was wonderful and a big shout out to Angela & Ricardo for making Wednesday night so fun!!! Can't wait to come back next year. ”
“Just got home from our 4th trip to Aruba. We LOVE Matthew's ! The setting is beautiful, the special seats are awesome. Happy hours, of course, are great. We love the tomato soup, and my kids enjoy the children's menu, especially the steak sandwich. Thanks for taking such good care of us each time we are there!”
“Además de todo lo bueno que significa disfrutar de una cena frente al mar, practicamente sobre la arena de la espectacular playa Eagle Beach,(una de las 10 mejores del mundo), Mattheew´s,con un nivel de atención exelente de Willian, Mirian, ambos junto a sus compañeros, muy buena calidad de comida, ambientación y la destacada camaderia, de Ricardo y Anky,sus Managers, sin faltar la diversión y el relax de las vacaciones, \"La noche de los Miercoles,muy buena música y Gran Baile hasta caer al piso. Espectacular!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, No te lo pierdas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.”
“We just returned from Casa Del Mar TODAY! I had to write and say Ricardo does a great job making Matthew\'s a place to maek you feel very welcome, Diana and all the great people who are all very friendly make us want to come back year after year...cutos to Matthews.”
“We just returned from our first visit to Aruba. Matthew's was a great bar and restaurant. We had many a great times there. The staff, the managers and the food were great. Jorge, Ricardo and Humphey were the best!!! Looking forward to our next visit.”
“Enjoyed several meals at Matthews weeks 20 & 21. We had our annual Ladies Breakfast, 14 ladies, and all looking forward to next year. Karaoke is a lot of laughs.”
“Matthews is the best on the Island...We love Jorge, Ana and the whole gang. We stayed at ABC next door week 21 and half of week 22 and spent a lot of time at your bar. Food and service was the BEST!”
“Jorge and William are just the best. Happy Hour is a must! The service is great! Matthew's does a great job, thank you! Best wishes to ALL until Week 16/17”
“We had a great time at Matthew's for happy hour and dinner. Went back for our anniversary on Friday night. The staff and food were just wonderful. Ricardo is pretty awesome too!! ”
“Another fantastic vacation at our home away from home. Thank you Matthew's for your superb food and service from all your staff. Thank you Stefan and your chef for fulfilling the special dinner request I made, it was delicious. Never a need to go anywhere else cause we have the best right here at Casadelmar. Special thanks to Jorge, William, Ricardo, Diana and Humfrey who we spent so many happy hours with. They are truly the best. We miss you all so much. See you March 5th. ”
“Once again a fabulous vacation in Aruba (week 13)at the Casa Del Mar. Exceptional service at Matthew's as always. The Jorge, William and the staff are the best!!! Look forward to seeing them every year and they never disappoint! Only complaint...we have to hear "ALICE"..what's a week in Aruba without "ALICE".”
“Back in N.Y. lots of snow! Really great time at Matthews this Jan. Thanks for making Matthews the best place to be in Aruba! Will be thinking of you on Wed night. We'll be back.”
“WOW! After 15 years coming to CDM we were thrilled to find such a hip, happening and friendly place right downstairs. It's about time, the spot has always been one of the most scenic on the island and now we have a bar/restaurant to enjoy only an elevator ride away. Special thanks to Angela, Diana and Jorge for the great service and we can't wait until next year! See you week 6... ”
2009
“Wednesday night is the highlight of the week. My 2 weeks were spent sipping and singing at the bar with family and our friends of weeks 46,47 for the past 20 years. Rickie is the best with his staff at make you feel like part of their family. Great drinks, apps and Rib night the best on the Island.Where else can you watch the sunset and Monday night Football at the Bar.”
“We just returned from the best two weeks of any holiday we have had in years,Matthew's under the leadership of Ricardo is awesome, the weekly Rib night is a dinner you do not want to miss, the weekly karaoke is getting better then ever before.
We are counting the days that we will be back with our dear friends at CDM and Matthew's
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Ton and Laura-Douglas, Dan and Jamie Canada
“We were just in Aruba and love Matthew's the all you can eat rib night is great, love the staff. Food is great quality and each year they keep getting better and better. Great place to hang out after dinner for all. Halloween Party of 2009 was a BLAST! Love Ricardo.”
From the Cosmo Ladies..... see you soon.
“Hello Richardo, Jorge, William(Alice) :); and the rest of the staff!
This was our first trip to Aruba, and Matthew's was the ONLY restaurant we went to while we were there! The staff was fun, and welcoming no matter the hour of our arrival. We all had a great time, and would highly recommend your restaurant to anyone headed to Aruba! We enjoyed every aspect of our visit to your wonderful establishment. Our stay at Casa Del Mar was wonderful= the staff, the amenities, the beach!! How fabulous! Kudos! We hope to return again next year!!!
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“We were also in Aruba 10.24 - 10.31. Our 3rd time on the island. Went to Matthew's because we had a 10% coupon on Tuesday. Food (ribs & shrimp, but the veal sweetbreads were awesome!), service and atmosphere were fantastic! Went back on our last nite. Was even better! The chicken kabob my wife got was enough for 2 people and the best! We rarely get chicken at a restaurant, but this surpassed our expectations significantly. They pour a good drink. The wine selection is not bad. The prices are very reasonable. We are making Matthew's one of our Favorites now. Don't hesitate to go for happy hour and stay for the great dinners! ”
“I spent Oct 24th thru 31st there. Went to the Halloween party on Wednesday and again on Friday night. Had a great time. Jorge thanks for the service it was great. Friday night was such a treat. Will be back. Enjoyed three meals there and was Fab. ”
“I LOVE MATTHEW'S!!!! Matthews has the best food, drinks, and staff. We were greeted everyday with a smile and open arms. i look forward to happy hour on the beach with jorge and crew all year round. GRACIAS POR TODO! ”
“This is an awesome place to go for food and entertainment, especially Wednesday night! We love all the bartenders, Jorge, William, Angie.. So much fun! It is a must! ”
“Wow! Thank you so much to the whole staff. What an enjoyable time we had again this year! Humphrey greeted me every morning with a smile and Brown Lady in hand. The breakfast menu is affordable and yet plentiful. It is difficult to want to explore the island when you feel so at home and relaxed. Thank you again. ”
“We all agreed that this was our best vacation ever due in large part to the remarkable staff at Matthews. Jorge, Humphrey, Ankie, William, Juan, Angela, Gail, Ricardo and the rest of the crew were unfailingly good natured, on top of their game and kind. The food is wonderful. You should all be very proud. You are the best staff on the island. Thanks. ”
“We just arrived back from our annual trip to Aruba. We stayed at Casa Del Mar this year and were so thrilled with everything we encountered...especially the top notch hospitality and service that Matthew's provided. EVERYONE working at the restaurant and bar made us feel right at home...the food was impeccable, the entertainment was wonderful, and above all else the service was fantastic. You won't find a better restaurant on the island! Thanks for making our trip so fantastic!!!”
“What a terrific addition to our Honeymoon!! Jorge, Ricardo and William made such an impact on our vacation! We highly, highly, highly recommend you visit Matthew's. We attended the Sunday Brunch, almost every happy hour – the live music was fantastic, it was different every night. Karaoke night is off the map, and of course the food is outstanding – def sit in the 'special chairs' and watch the sunset. We met great people, and friends for life at Matthew's!
By the way, we are from Long Island, NY, and are very used to prompt service – Matthew's was the only restaurant in Aruba (& we went to many fine dining restaurants while we were down there) that matched/exceeded the service you would get in NY.”
“Just returned from my week in aruba and have to say the meals I had at Matthews were by far the best I had in Aruba !
I had just heard of Matthews prior to my trip so we made it our first dinner upon arriving. Absolutely wonderful food and service. The goat cheese and prociutto appy was to die for as was the grilled grouper. My last night in Aruba I gathered my beach friends and we headed back to Matthews for my final night. I wanted to share with the them the divine food and service and we were not disappointed. The lobster kabob special was sublime. Thank you for the spectacular meals and delightful and professional service.
You will be seeing me when Im back in Aruba in February !”
“ We are retired and do extensive traveling. We visited Aruba for the first time during the fist part of June 2009 and stayed at Casa Del Mar Beach Resort. Matthew's Beachside Restaurant is located on the premises.
Matthew's is a must place to visit. Don't miss Tuesday's Rib Dinner and Wednesday's Karaoke Night. The food is excellent and the drinks are superb- Matthew's has THREE happy hours. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The managers, Ricardo, Jorge, and Anky are the epitome of service. Chef Ruben goes out of his way to make you feel like he is only cooking for you. Bartenders Willy, Humphry, and the girls are excellent.
We own a timeshare is Cabo but we will definitely spend more time in Aruba, especially at Matthew's the past two years. Ricardo as well. Love the noon time happy hour, and the 4-6 happy hour too. Great Wednesday party. Thanks to Diana, Shiv, and William. Hope to see y'all next year.”
“ By far the best staff on the island. Jorge and Angela in particular are accommodating have always taken care of us over the past two years. Ricardo as well. Love the noon time happy hour, and the 4-6 happy hour too. Great Wednesday party. Thanks to to Diana, Shiv, and William. Hope to see y'all next year.
Jeff and Michele”
“ Greeting. This has been our second year staying at Casa Del Mar and enjoying Matthews. We had our lunches there, a dinner...and, of course, the afternoon happy hours. Jorge always made us feel welcome with his great smile and service....added so much to our wonderful time in Aruba. Thanks again!! ”
“Hello Jorge and the rest of the amazing Matthew's staff!!! I got back to the States a few weeks ago and have missed you all everyday since!! The food was great and the drinks even better! I actually want to know how to make Jorge's famous lemon drop martini!! I can't wait until next year to have another!! Please let me know! Hope all is well in sunny Aruba!!”
“Hello to Jorge, William and the rest of the Matthew's staff. We have been back a week from our stay @ Casa del Mar and we already wish we were back! The food @ Matthew's was nothing short of amazing, along with the staff. I swear we got treated much better in Aruba than we do at home. lol. We miss everyone and look forward to seeing you all next year! Get the Lemon Drop Martini & Caribbean Warrior ready Jorge! God Bless and Be Well,
Stacy, Jim & Shaye”
“On our last night in Aruba,we had a great dinner at Matthews. We were reunited with Jorge and Angela whom we first met a few years back at a different hotel. We decided to stay and have a drink at the bar, where we had so much fun. We now wish we had gone there earlier in the week. Jorge and Angela are a great addition to the restaurant. We can't wait until our next visit.”
“Hi Matthews,
Hello to Ricardo, Jorge, Angela, Miriam, Victor & all the staff at Matthew's.
We've never met such a great friendly bunch of people. You guys are the best, you go out of your way to make sure our time in Aruba is a memorable one! Our favourite dish at Matthew's was the Pasta Aragosta!
We had a blast with all of you during our 2 week stay at Casa del Mar. One of our best nights was the Karaoke! Ricardo, you have some really good moves!
We miss all of you and hope to see you again! To sum it up, Matthew's, the staff, the food, Aruba = ONE HAPPY ISLAND!!
With lots of love,
Cheryl, Robert & the gang! xxxx”
“Hi Matthews,
I just finished up a week's stay at the Casa Del Mar and I have to say your staff made my vacation 10 times more enjoyable. Angela, Diana, Victor, and Jorge, in particular, were so nice and by the end of the week I felt like I was friends with all of them. I hope to see all of you guys again next year.”
“Hi, Just wanted to comment on the exemplary service we received during our last stay in Aruba back in october. We usually spend Happy Hour and an occasional breakfast / lunch at Matthews. But this year during the storm Matthews seemed to be the only place to accomodate us for dinner. It turned out to be a pleasant surprise and we ate there for three times at dinner. Even under extreme conditions, we were made comfortable & were served an outstanding meal with pleasant service. We will return again this year...Thank You!”
2008
“Hello to Jorge (George) and Victor. Thanks for great times at Happy Hour. Thanks for always being great hosts to Casa Del Mar guests. Very accomodating, kind, funny and welcoming. We love Matthews. Is it happy hour yet? My family — husband Garrett, and son Patrick (4 years old) — had the best vacation in Aruba. My son Patrick had Sprite with many many cherries at Happy Hour and the staff were so excellent with Patrick. Thank you! We miss Aruba and Matthews. Hope to be back next year!!! Thank you for your great hospitality.”
“We LOVE Matthew's, went every day for lunch and of course Happy Hour...the Caribbean Kisses are just not the same when you try to make them at home. Had dinner on our last night, again, Excellent. Entire staff is fantastic, especially our bartenders, Victor and Horhay (sorry about he spelling, I have no idea) look forward to seeing you when we come back next year!”
“This really is the best in Aruba. Great food (lobster thermidor) and great service with a big smile !! Thanks to the cook, Jonnique, Mo and Doreen for a fantastic atmosphere and a real good time at several visits ! This restaurant is a good example for the rest in Aruba who can learn some lessons from this team !”
“We ate at Matthew's on Friday evening, March 21st. What a hidden jewel! We found you on our last night in Aruba but plan to come back on our next visit to the island. Your restaurant is beautiful and has great atmosphere. We enjoyed the food and the view!
P.S. Enjoyed the music in the background.”