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Smokey Joe's
JE Irausquin Blvd 87
Oranjestad
Aruba
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#14 of 46 restaurants in Oranjestad
4.0 of 5 stars 18 ratings  |  Write a review
  • JE Irausquin Blvd 87, Oranjestad, Aruba
  • Price range: £9-16 ($15-$25)

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“Tourist Trap”
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2 of 5 stars
jrnyman6
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
10 Dec 2009

Heard good things - unfortunately we didn't have the same experience as some others. Staff was indifferent; food was OK at best. We ordered a sampler combo so that we could have a taste of the house specialties. The ribs were probably the highlight but they were far from remarkable. The chicken was dry - clearly overdone. Overall, this was... more

“Amazing!”
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5 of 5 stars
shannon18v
somewhere in the US
9 Dec 2009

This place has the best ribs EVER!!!! (And I am usually not even a fan of ribs!) It is also a great value and not too expensive!!!! more

“Great Ribs”
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5 of 5 stars
timboAH
Arlington Heights, Illinois
28 Nov 2009

As everyone mentioned, this is a great place for ribs. I can only imagine that Tony Roma's stays in business because they are a chain and people don't really know any better. The ribs are good, the prices are commensurate with others on the island. The atmosphere is casual outdoor dining in the middle of the high rise area. The... more

“Ribs and more Ribs”
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4 of 5 stars
angeloartglass
Plymouth, MA
7 Nov 2009

Outdoor dining with a varied (full rack for 17.95) also, there are several different seasonings you can order. more

“Great value and within walking distance of tall hotels.”
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4 of 5 stars
frankyee
Danville, CA
23 Oct 2009

We always make a point of having one dinner on our Aruba vacation at Smokey Joe's because the food is excellent and the prices are low. I always order the "4-Way Ribs" because it is so good. So, I can't comment on their other offerings except to say that they looked delicious as others in our party got their plates.... more

“Affordable break from the high priced restaurants”
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4 of 5 stars
Fieldtripmom
Alexandria, Kentucky
22 Oct 2009

Great barbecue restaurant where you can people watch and laugh with friends and family. We got the dinner for 2 for around $39. which was enough for my husband, me and our teenage daughter and we still had leftovers to take back. Also go to the Italian Ice Place across the street for more flavors than you can imagine. more

“Great Casual Restaurant-even thought they the Red Sox”
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4 of 5 stars
ourarubafamily
ct
11 Oct 2009

This restaurant is extremely casual, pink and turquoise and yellow painted wooden furniture, right on the main drag in the highrise district. It is an easy walk from of the high rise hotels and a short drive from the low rise hotels. I LOVE the jerk chicken salad and my husband and I usually split that and a burger. The... more

“Lots of ffod at a good price”
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4 of 5 stars
TshoesNj
NJ
24 Sep 2009

BBQ ribs and chicken delight. Get ready for a messy dinner as you pick up your ribs or chicken. Outdoor eating, lots of paper towels to clean up with, and wet wipes provided. If you are not a huge eater, plenty left over for the next day more

“Fun View Downtown”
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3 of 5 stars
sunnydaze70
Burlington, Canada
21 Jul 2009

It's worth a stop here for their potent lemonade (very yummy) and to people watch in the downtown area. It is a bit touristy, but in a fun, laid back kind of way. My husband and I split salad and apps and the food was quite good. It was a nice palce to cool off in the afternoon between a... more

“One of our Favorites!”
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5 of 5 stars
cbowle
Cherokee, NC
19 Jul 2009

We loved this BBQ restaurant. My husband wanted to try it but I am not much for BBQ so I wasn't really expecting to come away thrilled. Wow, it was great! I had a pulled pork sandwich and it was huge. My husband had the baby back ribs & shrimp and they gave him much more than a full rack.... more

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Smokey Joe's Address

JE Irausquin Blvd 87, Oranjestad, Aruba
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.