The Restaurant at Tierra del Sol

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   Andrea

   VIP

   Houston

   45 reviews

   4.0

   45 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The restaurant was only offering the 12 course Christmas special. We were caught off guard but the meal did not disappoint. We felt like the kitchen wasn’t prepared since there were sporadic gaps btw courses but our guardian Alice made sure we were taken care of. I strongly recommend that you request her service when u make a reservation. The view is stunning but the wrong time in the wrong spot can ruin ur experience outside with the brutal sun. So stay away from pool side btw 14:00-17:00 Dec thru Jan.
   

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   Beth

   Cleveland

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed our Christmas Eve dinner. The food was tasty. We loved the beef tataki especially. The chicken pasta wasn’t the best but everything else was good. Lovely ambiance on the balcony area.
   

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   Anatoly

   VIP

   San Francisco

   14 reviews

   1.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Disappointed. We decided to have a Christmas brunch on our last day in Aruba at the restaurant, after enjoying a dinner there the night before. The property is stunning, and the view is magnificent. However, our return experience was a complete disaster. First, we were told that only a 12-course brunch was available. One member of our party, who is vegetarian, asked if it would be possible to simply have a salad. She was refused and had to sit hungry throughout the meal. To make matters worse, there was an hour-long wait between each tapas course. I understand that there’s a more relaxed pace in the Caribbean, but was the meal supposed to last until sunset? I complained to the manager, who was able to speed things up slightly. We never got the full desert selection , could not stand waiting another hour for the rest of it. The management needs to train their staff better and figure out how to serve clients efficiently, especially if they are aiming to provide an upscale experience. I had hoped this would become my new favorite dining spot, but I won’t be returning.
   

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   Amy

   Pittsburgh

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waiter, Frederick, was fantastic and made recommendations that we loved. The food was perfect
   

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   Israel

   New York City

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely ambiance at Tierra del Sol, but disappointing service. Wrong orders were delivered, and the food was overcooked, overshadowing an otherwise pleasant dining experience. Needs improvement.
   

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   Patti

   Caribbean

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 3, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a fabulous meal. Best kept secret on the island!!!
   

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   Ellen

   VIP

   Puerto Vallarta

   13 reviews

   2.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on November 12, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Very disappointing experience. I’ve been coming to Aruba over 25 years and this was the worst meal ever. My boyfriend and I each had the halibut which was mushy and tasteless. Portion was small. Bread was minimal and very dry. Caesar salad was bland with barely any cheese. My Chardonnay was good. We left hungry. We will not return to this restaurant and I certainly can’t recommend it.
   

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   Kelli

   VIP

   Columbus

   13 reviews

   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on November 1, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Sat on patio and had an absolutely lovely dinner. We have eaten at this restaurant a few times and each being enjoyable. Our original plan was to try the pizza but the new management removed that item from the menu. Both my wife and I found replacement items (skirt steak and short ribs) and each was very good. Very hard to beat the view from the patio and table service was very attentive. Will go back soon!
   

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   Melissa

   VIP

   New York City

   40 reviews

   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on October 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambiance at this restaurant is great! You can sit inside, outside on an enclosed porch, or outside on an open deck. Our food was excellent and beautifully presented. The staff was caring but not hovering.
   

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    Mikaela

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Wow! This is a hidden gem in Aruba. We dined with a party of 6 on the terrace over looking the golf course with amazing ocean views. The food was excellent and service was top notch. It was quiet, peaceful, romantic ambiance, and nice to escape the hustle and bustle of the high rise hotel dining scene.
    

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