Screaming Eagle is an Oranjestad institution — a restaurant and lounge that sits somewhere between an art installation and a supper club. The interior is draped in theatrical fabrics and lit in deep reds and purples, with mismatched vintage furniture and a menu that leans toward international dishes with a creative flair. It is a place to linger over dinner rather than eat quickly and leave.
The bar programme is good, and the terrace makes it a reasonable spot for a pre-dinner drink even if you're eating elsewhere. It attracts a cosmopolitan crowd including locals and long-stay visitors, not just passing tourists. More expensive than most places in town, but the food and atmosphere justify the price for a special evening out.