NORTHWEST COAST. Amazonia is a traditional Brazilian steakhouse, but the décor and ambience are decidedly island contemporary. Be prepared to consume vast quantities of meat here ­ there are typically about 15 different varieties, from top sirloin and filet mignon to Brazilian sausage and garlic picanha. Accompany all this meat with a trip or two to the impressive salad bar, which has enough variety to be a meal in itself, and is a great option for vegetarians. Other side dish options might be cheese bread, mashed potatoes, fried plantains and grilled pineapple. There are a number of good desserts too, should you actually have room for one more bite.

GREATER ORANJESTAD. Prepare for an excellent dining experience at one of Aruba's favorite restaurants for the past 20 years. Though the pork and seafood are delicious (try the Caribbean seafood combination of conch, squid, shrimp and fish) the real stars here are the juicy, perfectly grilled Argentinean steaks. The restaurant boasts an excellent wine cellar, and they have an especially good collection of hearty reds to accompany your steak. For dessert try the helado argentio for something different ­ vanilla ice cream is served with a sweet-potato marmalade and caramel.

GREATER ORANJESTAD. LG Smith's is a classic American steakhouse, with a more contemporary black-and-white color scheme jazzed up with warm wood floors, nearly-white stone walls, and bright blue accent lighting. The trendiest tourists and hippest locals frequent the place, so while there's no strict dress code per se, you'd be wise to wear your most stylish threads. Food-wise, expect top-grade steaks and perfectly prepared seafood, with a good range of a la carte sides. The wine list is one of the best you'll find in the Caribbean.

GREATER ORANJESTAD. The French Steakhouse is known throughout the island for their special five-course "Ambassador's Dinner." For $29.95 diners get a choice of appetizer, soup or salad, entrée, dessert, and coffee or tea. Entrees include pasta meals, chicken dishes, and the house's special Fire & Spice Churassco steak. An à la carte menu is also available.

NORTHWEST COAST. Not as overwhelmingly masculine as most steak restaurants, Pago Pago's ambience is considerably lightened by an elegant neutral color palette, rattan chairs, and tropical botanical prints. Whet your appetite with a luscious little seafood casserole or seared sesame-crusted tuna with wasabi remoulade and chili oil. For the main event, most guests opt for one of the Certified Angus Beef ® steaks with a traditional steakhouse side dish or two (garlic mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, onion rings), but there are a number of wonderful seafood selections such as macadamia-crusted grouper, as well as rack of lamb, veal or pork chops and roasted duck.