Salt & Pepper Tapas Bar – Shareable Bites & Sangria in Palm Beach

Atmosphere & Story

Right across from Barceló Aruba in lively Arawak Garden, Salt & Pepper has been a favourite for locals and visitors seeking casual bites, colorful décor, and nightly music. The space pops with a collection of quirky salt and pepper shakers donated by guests (bring your own set and the team will thank you with a free sangria). Open daily from 7:30 a.m. until midnight, the restaurant keeps the terrace bustling with breakfast crowds, afternoon tapas lovers, and late-night cocktail seekers unwinding after the beach.

All-Day Menu

Breakfast & Lunch

• Dutch Pea Soup (seasonal) and French Onion Soup – Comfort bowls to start or share.
• Caesar Salad – Classic; add chicken or shrimp.
• Salt & Pepper Classic – Warm salad with bacon bits and peppery shrimp.
• Prosciutto & Brie Salad – Walnuts, tomatoes, balsamic dressing.
• Greek Salad – Grilled chicken, feta, olives, crisp greens.
• Grilled Chicken Wrap – Flour tortilla with guacamole, sour cream, veggies.
• Mahi-Mahi Wrap – Spicy beer batter with sweet chili sauce.

House Tapas (Mix & Match)

• S&P Spinach Dip – Creamy with tortilla chips.
• Bruschetta – Diced tomato, pesto, garlic, basil on toast.
• Tuna Tataki – Seared tuna with seaweed and soy.
• Grouper Ceviche – Peruvian-style lime-marinated fish.
• Garlic Shrimp or Pineapple-Curry Shrimp – A sweet and spicy combo.
• Parmesan Mushrooms – Baked with bacon and cheese.
• Fried Calamari – Crispy rings with marinara.
• Chicken Wings – Honey BBQ glaze.
• Sweet Onion Rings – Beer-battered with curry dip.
• Meatballs – Slow-cooked in sweet and spicy sauce.
• Grilled Chorizo & Chimichurri – Argentine flair.
• Spicy Tenderloin Cutlet & Teriyaki Chili Chicken – Savory skewers.
• Loempia – Homemade chicken egg roll with sweet chili sauce.
• Mozzarella Sticks – Gooey cheese pull goodness.
• Mango Shrimp, Chicken Pinchos, Fried Brie with mango chutney.

Mains & Specials

• Chili & Nachos – Loaded with guacamole, pico de gallo, cheddar.
• Grilled Tenderloin & Pasta – Cold penne with teriyaki-soy beef and pine nuts.
• Daily Fish Specials – Check the board for local catches.
• Tapas Platters – Build your own tapas feast with 6 or 10 selections.
• Kids Menu – Mini burgers, chicken fingers, and fries for the little ones.

Drinks & Happy Vibes

Salt & Pepper’s sangria pitchers are legendary (red, white, or tropical). The bar also shakes up Caribbean cocktails, craft beers, and an approachable wine list for easy pairing. Happy hour deals rotate, and the staff keeps the atmosphere upbeat with recommendations and stories from the island.

Good to Know

• Location – Arawak Garden, J.E. Irausquin Blvd, Palm Beach.
• Hours – 7:30 a.m. – midnight; kitchen 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
• Dress Code – Casual; beachwear welcomed on the patio.
• Reservations – Walk-ins embraced; call for group bookings or holiday specials.
• Perfect For – Tapas lovers, families, sangria fans, and anyone looking for a laid-back meal before or after a night out.

Why Visit

Salt & Pepper delivers the fun, flavour, and friendliness Aruba is known for. Share tapas, sip sangria, add your shaker to the collection, and soak up the live music—this is island casual done right.