BUCUTI & TARA MEAL PLANS

Dine Around Aruba

Enjoy the flexibility of a half-board dining experience at Bucuti & Tara with the island’s top-rated restaurants. Choose from a list of 7 restaurants and enjoy a three-course dinner that includes an appetizer, main course, dessert, and coffee or tea. Depending on the venue, you’ll order from either a set menu or the à la carte menu.

Participating Restaurants

Elements Restaurant

Elements Restaurant, acclaimed by TripAdvisor’s 2021 Travellers Choice Awards as the Number 2 restaurant in the World for Date Night, and bestowed the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, offers an unforgettable culinary experience in a spectacular oceanfront setting.

Elements’ globally-inspired fare highlights natural, organic ingredients in European-style portions that are well-balanced for healthier living. From sustainable seafood to natural meats and locally grown produce, the menu is sourced with care and includes dishes to impress vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free guests.

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L'Avenue

Elements Restaurant, acclaimed by TripAdvisor's 2021 Traveler's Choice Awards as the Number 2 restaurant in the World for Date Night, and bestowed the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, offers an unforgettable culinary experience in a spectacular oceanfront setting.

Elements' globally-inspired fare highlights natural, organic ingredients in European-style portions that are well-balanced for healthier living. From sustainable seafood to natural meats and locally grown produce, the menu is sourced with care and includes dishes to impress vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free guests.

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Lucca

Lucca is a warm, authentic Trattoria, providing modern Italian food while using fresh ingredients and Italian products with a controlled designation of origin.

Their recipe is simple yet successful; A combination of noble ingredients, Neapolitan pizzas, homemade pasta, and good vibes to ensure a wonderful experience for all.

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Brutto

With their urban-chic concept, Brutto Beach House's objective is to revolutionize their cuisine, by combining different techniques from around the world and fusing this into a high class menu.

High quality products are used under the concept of "meals to share", with a delicious selection of sushi, meats, and seafood. To ensure the full experience, international cocktails and wines are also available.

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Ellioti's

With a warm and inviting ambiance, Ellioti’s Italian Restaurant Aruba brings the essence of traditional Italian dining to the island, combining authentic recipes with a touch of modern elegance.

Using only high-quality ingredients, the menu is designed for sharing and savoring—featuring classic pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and flavorful meats. To complete the experience, a thoughtful selection of Italian wines and handcrafted cocktails is available.

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Papillon

Papillon Restaurant, across from the Hilton Resort in Palm Beach, invites you on a formidable exploration, much like Steve McQueen as real-life French prisoner "Papillon" in the famous 1974 movie. The décors - especially their restrooms - wink at the movie and is what inspired the concept behind their lovely restaurant. Their menu also reflects the Frenchman's arduous journey to freedom: classic French dishes with a daring Caribbean flair. The spacious outside terrace is perfect for casual fine dining.

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Driftwood

Driftwood Restaurant in Aruba first opened its doors to its customers in 1986. Specializing in Aruban-style seafood dishes, they have a local reputation for serving the freshest fish, caught on a daily basis by their very own Aruban fishermen, and prepared by professional chefs.

Located in the heart of downtown, Driftwood offers the most succulent seafood amidst a warm and inviting atmosphere. The indoor dining decor includes natural wood that you can encounter on the Northside of Aruba. You can ask your attendant for more information on their deep sea fishing in Aruba, as well as their charter rates. Visit Driftwood to try out their menu containing the richest flavors, authentically prepared cuisine alongside par excellence service.

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Meal Plan Options
  • Breakfast is offered complimentary in all room rates, for two persons.
  • Half Board (Modified American Plan): Complimentary Breakfast + Dine-Around voucher = $65.00 per person, per day
  • Full Board (American Plan): Complimentary Breakfast + Elements Lunch voucher + Dine-Around voucher = $97.50 per person, per day
  • Lunch: The Elements Lunch Voucher is valued at $32.50 per person, per day, and is valid exclusively at Elements Restaurant. It includes unlimited access to our salad and antipasti bar, as well as one main course from our à la carte menu (please note: pizzas are excluded). To ensure a smooth dining experience, kindly present your voucher to your server before placing your order.
  • Prices are valid through December 19, 2026 and are inclusive of tax unless stated otherwise. Prices are subject to increase, without notice.
  • A minimum of 3 days purchase is required.
Lunch Voucher Details
  • Elements Lunch Voucher: $32.50 value per person, valid at Elements Restaurant only
  • Includes unlimited salad & antipasti bar + one à la carte main dish (excludes pizza)
  • Present your voucher before ordering
About Dine-Around Card

A couple of important items to note:

  • The Dine Around card is non-refundable, non-interchangeable, and non-transferable. It is not redeemable for cash and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.
  • The restaurants listed include our current options available, with a future expansion of this list to come.
  • Depending on the restaurant, you might either select items from a pre-selected menu, or from their a la carte
  • menu.
  • This price excludes beverages and tip


The Dine Around Card:

  • Your card will be issued upon arrival and loaded with the amount of dinners you have prepurchased
  • Each time you pay for your dinner at a restaurant, the number will be reduced by one dinner
  • Dine Around customers will be able to check the balance of their card on line using this link.
  • You may purchase the dine around meal plan after arrival at our resort.

Additional Info
  • Minimum Purchase: 3 days
  • Prices valid through December 19, 2026
  • Tax included unless otherwise noted
  • Subject to change without notice