Yemanja Woodfired Grill

Yemanja Woodfired Grill is a wood-fire restaurant located at Wilhelminastraat 2 in downtown Oranjestad, Aruba. The restaurant has operated since 2007 from a historic building and is led by Chef Joyce Hüsken. Its cooking centers on the use of smoke and fire to prepare food over a wood-fired grill.

The menu at Yemanja Woodfired Grill Aruba is international in style with Caribbean flavors. Current offerings include fish, seafood, meat and plant-based dishes. The restaurant’s digital menu features wood-fired and grilled preparations such as short rib, hanger steak, lamb chops, pork tenderloin, swordfish, shrimp and fish dishes, alongside vegetables and vegan options.

Yemanja also accommodates a range of dietary preferences. Its current menu marks dishes where gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free or vegetarian preparation is possible, and vegan items are available. Guests with allergies should inform their server, as Yemanja clearly states that its kitchen is not allergen-certified and that cross-contamination may occur.

Dining is available indoors and in an open-air area. The restaurant also serves wine, handcrafted cocktails, mocktails and beer. Yemanja accepts Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard, Maestro and cash but does not accept American Express. Parking is available opposite the nearby Renaissance Hotel, although there is no parking directly outside the restaurant.