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~Amy~Â® · Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 5:31 pm Post subject: The West Deck - new restaurant

The West Deck just opened on Sept. 16th. It's managed/owned by the same owner of Pincho's and is at Linear Park on Governor's Bay.

We hope to try it in Nov!

~Amy~Â® · Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 5:42 pm Post subject:

They also serve Beer-Ritas! This looks soooooo good:

~Amy~Â® · Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 5:59 pm Post subject:

All of you October travelers have to check this place out for us and give us the scoop! I won't be there until Nov. 1st.

~Amy~Â® · Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 9:10 am Post subject:

More info below:

Email: info@thewestdeck.com

Web site: www.Thewestdeck.com (coming soon!)

Concept

The menu is highly influenced by Caribbean and local favorites of all times; such as the succulent Caribbean Jerk Chicken Wings / Fried Funchi with Gouda Cheese / Local Keeshi Jena / Whole Pan Fried Pargito (Baby Red Snapper) with Creole Sauce / as well as Fillet of Mahi Mahi or Petite Filet Mignon.

Our menu is based on appetizer sized portions â??Small Platesâ?, giving our patrons the maximum choice to taste as many or as little items from our varied menu.

Each item is served in a single portion with no sides. You order how many or how few small plates (budget friendly appetizer-sized plates) as you like with the sides of your choice. If you have a big appetite, looking for a full entrÃ©eâ?¦no problem, just ask about our daily Black Board specials.

Just want to relax with a group of friends and nibble on your favorite items? Order your favorites by the pound or dozen; such as Bahamian Conch Fritters / Jumbo Shrimp / Caribbean Jerk Chicken Wings / Balashi Grouper / Shrimp Scampi / West Indian Samosas/ Sticky Glazed Ribs, etc.

Our mission

To create an environment, by the ocean that will awaken all your senses and satisfy your palate with a creative food and beverage menu in a tranquil and casual and fun ambiance/location.

Seating:

This Island Grill offers seating on a large wooden deck as well as on our pick nick area. The area on the wooden deck consist of 14 tables/ a Chefâ??s Kitchen counter / a full oceanfront counter for beverage and food service and a full service bar. Seating in our Picnic Area: consists of 4 communal pick nick tables, this area is located under large mature trees.

carolrd · Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 12:01 pm Post subject:

Looks real nice, will have to check it out! The Beer-rita looks interesting, may have to give it a try.

Carol Cool

ls721 · Member Joined: 15 May 2010 Posts: 33 Location: Central PA

Will try it next trip. I like the small portion part and also the view looks very nice.

Not a big eater and at times when a plate arrives loaded with food, it just makes me think (bleah)

Prefer quality over quantity.

That is one of the reasons why I stay away from buffets.

Sasha · Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 11:18 am Post subject:

I'll add ot to our LONG list for October! Wink

Glenn · Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 11:23 am Post subject:

Good afternoon everybody,

I think Donna and I will be giving The West Deck a try. When you're only there for a week, you really have to plan your dining strategically and inevitably, we know we're not going to be able to get to all of the places we want to.

We will be on board our flight from Toronto to Aruba three weeks today.

Carol, Sasha; see you there!

Glenn

carolrd · Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 6:52 am Post subject:

Hi Glenn, and we all know that El Gaucho is high on your list! Laughing

Carol

Glenn · Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 7:51 am Post subject:

[quote="carolrd"]Hi Glenn, and we all know that El Gaucho is high on your list! Laughing

Carol

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Good morning Carol,

You are absolutely right. It's been over two years since we were in Aruba, so I am long overdue for a 16oz Gaucho steak.

I haven't done my El Gaucho pitch for quite a while, so I'll do it now.

A vacation in Aruba is wonderful; the beaches, the ocean, the restaurants, shopping and nightlife; but you also use up a lot of muscle. Walking along the beach, swimming, constantly turning your head on the beach so folks don't know where you're looking, carrying your spouse's new purchases and lifting any number of Heinikens and Amtels; all of this uses up muscle which must be replaced. Muscle means protein, and El Gaucho's 16oz Gaucho steak is the best-tasting source of protein on the planet. Don't think of this as a restaurant recommendation; think of it as a health tip. You can thank me at the bb party.

See you three weeks from tomorrow.

We really are getting excited now.

Glenn

~Amy~Â® · Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 8:20 am Post subject:

I'm getting excited for all of you now! Smile

Glenn · Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:12 pm Post subject:

You know what you should be doing Amy. I'm sure the change fee would not be that high.

We'll save you a seat at the bb party.

Glenn

carolrd · Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 5:06 am Post subject:

~Amy~Â® · Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:55 am Post subject:

Ohhhh, I so wish I could!!! Oct. is a bad month for Mike to be away from work. I would come myself but I don't think my office would like the fact that I took a vacation in Sept, Oct AND Nov. LOL!

You will just need to have a drink for me (and a Gaucho steak!)

Sasha · Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 11:20 am Post subject:

We skipperd El Gaucho last year but I think it's back on the list for this year.