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THE JOURNEY - To Culinary Excellence, Oranjestad, Palm Beach

THE JOURNEY - To Culinary Excellence

4.9
4.9
46 Reviews
$50 and over
International

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Next to the 'Old Mill' in Aruba you'll find a unique new restaurant, 'The Journey'. Michelin star trained chef Patrick van der Donk (old Amuse Bistro) has made a very intimate chef's table concept.

Credit card information will be required in order to hold reservation as well confirmation by phone .

Not your usual bar seating set-up! Here you are able to dine at you own separate tables and still have a view of the chef creating your 5-course meal for a max of 20 guests per evening.
Price $130 per dinner and $80 for the optional wine paring, small bar available.
The evening starts on our cozy lounge with delicious hors d'oeuvres and bubbles, inside at a small and stylish set-up the chef will prepare every dish in front of his guests taking time to invite his guests over for a chat, he might even ask to help plating his dishes which gives a truly extraordinary dining experience. The menu changes frequently, classic dishes with a twist prepared with the best ingredients.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Contemporary American, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 pm–7:15 pm
  • Phone number
    565 0535
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Patrick van der Donk
  • Catering
    The Journey has its own catering company, Amuse Catering, with many years of experience. We have served many, from a big group of loyal locals to big events for the government, the Royal Dutch family and many other stars coming to the Island. Weddings events on the beach we also cater, set-up and organize.
  • Private party facilities
    The Journey is a unique spot for small events. Small Weddings parties, birthday parties or business events.

Experiences

  • Copy of Copy of Chef's Table

    US$130.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The stand-alone tables which seats only 20 patrons the five-course chef’s choice pre-fixe menu will take your taste buds on a world tour. Once you arrive at your destination, the exciting expedition begins with a toast of bubbles on the terrace. Inside, an amuse bouche showcases the chef’s imagination and previews the palate-pleasing experiences to come. You can opt to pair your courses with the sommelier’s expertly curated choice of fine wines by the glass, or order a bottle from the impressive wine list. With the open kitchen, you witness the chef work on his eye-pleasing creations. By the end of the evening you will have made many new friends as you have all enjoyed such an excellent shared experience of culinary bliss. Bon Voyage!
    Copy of Copy of Chef's Table photo

What 46 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

46 Reviews
  1. nettie

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an experience, the food the atmosphere the chef and his staff were so attentive. One of the best chef experiences I’ve ever had.

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  2. Christopher

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Patrick was very attentive and receptive. And, Jeremy did an excellent job with the wine pairings. The food was so good. We are still talking about it the next day.

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  3. target

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good , fresh foods - I like the mystery of it all But number 1 - he did a great wine paring for all dishes

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Connecticut

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dining experience. Each dish on the tasting menu was outstanding (the croquettes- wow), wine pairing perfect, and the service top-notch. Really enjoyed watching the chef put together our creations and explain his process. Not to be missed when in Aruba.

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  5. Ally

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a unique dining experience!!! Chef Patrick and our server made us feel right at home. Food and service was amazing. Would recommend to a friend!

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  6. Michelle

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing experience! The service, the food and the atmosphere were excellent. The chef was humble, personable and greeted us at the beginning with a wonderful meet and greet session and joined us again to talk during the intermission of the 5 course meal. He explained his plates of artistry and his choices of food and wine pairings were perfection. It was a special night in Aruba that I will always remember!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING experience! After 15yrs coming to Aruba it was the BEST FOOD & SERVICE ever! Make reservations and enjoy the company!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tremendous dining experience. From “Welcome” to “Goodbye” an amazing journey for the palate. The balance of each dish, the flavors and the textures so perfectly balanced. A must do experience.

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  9. JasonAndEmily

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful culinary dining experience with excellent food, great wines, and a fun social gathering. The chef and team provided a terrific and relaxing fine-dining environment and we recommend “The Journey” to everyone who visits Aruba. Thanks Chef Patrick and team!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best experiences at a restaurant I have ever had. Highly recommended trying out The Journey. The staff was amazing and we met so many interesting people. The food was beautiful. Patrick is known to be the best chef on the island

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FAQs

THE JOURNEY - To Culinary Excellence is rated 4.9 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Experiences are available.
Google Map for THE JOURNEY - To Culinary Excellence

330 L.G. Smith Blvd, next to the old Windmill, Oranjestad, Palm Beach 00000

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    opposite of Riu hotel
  • Neighbourhood
    Aruba
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 pm–7:15 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Contemporary American, French
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Patrick van der Donk
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    565 0535
  • Catering
    The Journey has its own catering company, Amuse Catering, with many years of experience. We have served many, from a big group of loyal locals to big events for the government, the Royal Dutch family and many other stars coming to the Island. Weddings events on the beach we also cater, set-up and organize.
  • Private party facilities
    The Journey is a unique spot for small events. Small Weddings parties, birthday parties or business events.
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