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O'Niel's
San Nicolas, Aruba

Local and Caribbean Cuisine, Good to the Last Bite

Jamaican-born chef. Palm Beach trained. San Nicolas soul.

Tue-Sat 12PM-10PM · Sun 11AM-5PM
San Nicolas Art Walk
+297 584 8700
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TripAdvisor

466+ Reviews

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Recommended

508 Reviews

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Certificate of Excellence

TripAdvisor 2017-2019

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Restaurant in San Nicolas

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Signature Plates

What We're Known For

Dishes that keep locals coming back and tourists making the drive from Palm Beach.

Jerk Chicken

Jerk Chicken

The #1 most-ordered dish on our menu

Oxtail Stew

Oxtail Stew

Slow-braised, deeply flavorful, fall-off-the-bone

Curry Goat

Curry Goat

Authentic Jamaican preparation with dumplings

Coconut Shrimp

Coconut Shrimp

Crispy, golden, called 'phenomenal' by reviewers

O'Niel Caribbean Kitchen

Est. San Nicolas Art Walk

Our Story

From Jamaica to Aruba's Sunrise City

Chef Oneil Williams left Jamaica and spent years perfecting his craft in Aruba's finest Palm Beach resorts. But he had a vision: bring that level of quality to San Nicolas, the sunrise side of the island.

He opened O'Niel Caribbean Kitchen right in the heart of the Art Walk, knowing that this neighborhood deserved world-class Caribbean food. Today, people drive 45 minutes from the resort area just to eat here.

One of Aruba's only black-owned restaurants, and proud of it.

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Reviews

What Our Guests Say

466+ reviews on TripAdvisor. 96% recommended on Facebook. Don't take our word for it.

Michael T.

Michael T.

TripAdvisor

Best food I've had on the island. The jerk chicken is unreal. We went back twice in one week.

Sarah K.

Sarah K.

TripAdvisor

Our hotel concierge told us to come here. Worth every minute of the 40 minute drive from Palm Beach.

David R.

David R.

TripAdvisor

We came three times during our week in Aruba. The oxtail is life-changing. Portions are huge.

Lisa M.

Lisa M.

TripAdvisor

A hidden treasure in San Nicolas. The live music on Friday night made it an unforgettable experience.

James W.

James W.

Facebook

You know it's good if the locals eat there. This place proves it. The curry goat is authentic Jamaican.

Carmen D.

Carmen D.

TripAdvisor

Chef Oneil came to our table, remembered us from last year. That's the kind of place this is.

Michael T.

Michael T.

TripAdvisor

Best food I've had on the island. The jerk chicken is unreal. We went back twice in one week.

Sarah K.

Sarah K.

TripAdvisor

Our hotel concierge told us to come here. Worth every minute of the 40 minute drive from Palm Beach.

David R.

David R.

TripAdvisor

We came three times during our week in Aruba. The oxtail is life-changing. Portions are huge.

Lisa M.

Lisa M.

TripAdvisor

A hidden treasure in San Nicolas. The live music on Friday night made it an unforgettable experience.

James W.

James W.

Facebook

You know it's good if the locals eat there. This place proves it. The curry goat is authentic Jamaican.

Carmen D.

Carmen D.

TripAdvisor

Chef Oneil came to our table, remembered us from last year. That's the kind of place this is.

Michael T.

Michael T.

TripAdvisor

Best food I've had on the island. The jerk chicken is unreal. We went back twice in one week.

Sarah K.

Sarah K.

TripAdvisor

Our hotel concierge told us to come here. Worth every minute of the 40 minute drive from Palm Beach.

David R.

David R.

TripAdvisor

We came three times during our week in Aruba. The oxtail is life-changing. Portions are huge.

Lisa M.

Lisa M.

TripAdvisor

A hidden treasure in San Nicolas. The live music on Friday night made it an unforgettable experience.

James W.

James W.

Facebook

You know it's good if the locals eat there. This place proves it. The curry goat is authentic Jamaican.

Carmen D.

Carmen D.

TripAdvisor

Chef Oneil came to our table, remembered us from last year. That's the kind of place this is.

Michael T.

Michael T.

TripAdvisor

Best food I've had on the island. The jerk chicken is unreal. We went back twice in one week.

Sarah K.

Sarah K.

TripAdvisor

Our hotel concierge told us to come here. Worth every minute of the 40 minute drive from Palm Beach.

David R.

David R.

TripAdvisor

We came three times during our week in Aruba. The oxtail is life-changing. Portions are huge.

Lisa M.

Lisa M.

TripAdvisor

A hidden treasure in San Nicolas. The live music on Friday night made it an unforgettable experience.

James W.

James W.

Facebook

You know it's good if the locals eat there. This place proves it. The curry goat is authentic Jamaican.

Carmen D.

Carmen D.

TripAdvisor

Chef Oneil came to our table, remembered us from last year. That's the kind of place this is.

Entertainment

Live Music Every Weekend

Steel pan bands, good food, and warm Caribbean nights. Friday and Saturday are special here.

Steel Pan Band

Friday & Saturday

Live steel pan music from 6PM to close. The sound of the Caribbean while you dine.

Karaoke Nights

Check Facebook for dates

Grab the mic and show us what you've got. Good food, good drinks, good times.

Private Events

Groups of 12+

Birthdays, celebrations, group dining. Call to reserve: +297 584 8700

Location

Find Us in the Heart of San Nicolas Art Walk

Steps from Baby Beach, Rodgers Beach, and the San Nicolas art galleries.

Address

Bernard van de Veen Zeppenfeldstraat 15, San Nicolas, Aruba

Hours

MondayClosed
Tue - Thu12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri - Sat12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Nearby

San Nicolas Art Walk, Baby Beach, Rodgers Beach, Cosecha Aruba, local art galleries

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