The Marriott Aruba Surf Club has eight restaurants onsite, including the excellent La Vista, which serves large portions of Italian favorites. It also has theme nights and a separate area for children to entertain themselves during the meal. The hotel also houses a branch of the acclaimed Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, which also welcomes families.

The Surf Club’s sister property, the Aruba Ocean Club, has a restaurant called Champions, which offers great burgers, fish sandwiches and wings, along with entrees like marinated skirt steak, teriyaki grouper and grilled chicken.