On The Rocks Craft Kitchen & Bar

"We came to On the Rocks the first night of our vacation based on a recommendation from my cousin who is a local. We sat inside, it was clean and the ac was cool.

We ordered the Magic Mushroom Burger, OTR Burger, Wild Child Burger, and a Saco, plus sides of patatas bravas, funchi fries, and truffle fries (since the burgers don’t come with sides). The burgers were all delicious—fresh, flavorful, and not typical frozen patties. They are a little on the smaller side, but they were very satisfying. I didn’t even get a picture of them because we were too hungry to wait!

The real standout was the Saco. It came packed with food—deep-fried ribs, chicken, plantains, potatoes, and a Johnny cake—all served with a garlicky mayo for dipping. The ribs especially were full of flavor, like they’d been marinated before frying.

The funchi fries were perfectly crispy. The patatas bravas were a favorite—the sauce was so good we ended up dipping everything in it. The only miss of the meal was the truffle fries. The truffle flavor was way too overpowering—the whole table stunk of it which grossed us out.

Price-wise, it’s decent. The burgers are around $15–16, but since they don’t come with sides, you’ll probably want to order one (most are $6+). That said, the portion sizes for the sides are generous and easily shareable between two people.

The staff was friendly and attentive, and the location is convenient. Overall, it was a great first-night meal, and I’d definitely go back."

Mari Baci

"We’ve hit on the rocks 2 nights in a row. First night was for the hamburgers (which were delicious), but what brought us back the next night was our server Zion.
The second visit I had the lobster Mac and lobster roll! Both were fantastic!
If you do decide to try this place, ask to sit in Zions section! He is knowledgeable, kind, attentive and just made the dining experience pleasant. Cheers Zion!"

John

"I’ve been in Aruba for a week and this is hands down the best dining experience I’ve had, and there have been many good ones! Sophie was our server, and she was amazing with my wife and myself, so sweet and helpful with what was good on the menu! Her great service was honestly the topic of our conversation a few times. I had the Monopoly wings which were a truffle sensation, and my wife had the chicken sate, and I tried it too and it was incredible. We ended the night with their mocha espresso martini which Sophie recommended, and it brought a delicious espresso martini to a whole different level, the drink was fantastic and topped with a thick delicious cream and chocolate shavings. We would recommend this place as a 10/10 while staying in Aruba!!"

Ryan Ward