Madame Janette

We don't eat shellfish, so the we didn't have a lot of choices. Only one chicken dish on the menu. Neat place, and the food we did order was very good. Service was good; heard other servers auctioning off food, but ours didn't. Ordered the fish special, and they brought me an entire fish!! Probably our least favorite meal we had on the island.

Everything about this place is a welcome surprise. It is gourmet food in an upscale yet casual setting that is pure Aruba. Hidden back in the local neighborhoods, we arrived at night with all their lights twinkling. Just such a beautiful setting. Come early to relax with a cocktail at the bar or in the lovely courtyard. We arrived without a reservation and had to wait 30 minutes for a table, well worth the wait. We enjoyed very well made mojitos at the bar. The menu is full of so many choices and the specials alone filled another whole menu! Big wine list as well. My husband had the special stuffed beef tenderloin. It was melt-in-your-mouth tender beef with a rich delicious sauce, and a huge portion for $42. We would have paid way more than that in the states. I had a shrimp dish with some of the biggest shrimp I have ever seen, coated in a tasty almond/coconut breading. Hard to choose, but we went with the chocolate souffle dessert, perfection! The atmosphere is so lovely, the indoors brought outdoors. Attentive service, great food, highly recommended!

We have supper @ Madame Janette's weekly during our 5 week vacation. The food, service and ambience is always excellent. The staff is friendly & eager to make you feel at home. A wonderful dining experience.