The sea has much to teach us: its tides foretell the lunar cycle, its salt treats us to delicious shark jerky, and its colorful creatures prove that nature looks better in Blu-ray. Celebrate the big salty puddle's sagacity with today's Groupon to Aruba Beach Café in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

Offering casual dining and a scenic beachside atmosphere, Aruba Beach Café's chef Christopher Nealon whips up a plethora of fresh seafood dishes and other mouthwatering eats. Drop by to enjoy a beach tini or beer, soak up the breezy vibe, and dine on a wide selection of menu items. Fill up with a seafood quesadilla ($13.99), sesame crusted salmon ($19.99), baked crock of escargots ($7.99), or coconut fried shrimp ($11.99) and bask in the post-meal glow like a well-fed shark hammock-lounging beside a bioluminescent squid.

Reviews

Aruba Beach Café is top listed on Zagat for its views and popularity. Although reviewers are mixed on service, customers agree that the beachfront views can't be beat. More than 50 Yahoo! Travelers give it an average of four stars. TripAdvisors give the restaurant an average of 3.5 owl eyes, while Yelpers leave it a three-star average.

• Great place...especially for those of you that love the beach! You have a beautiful view of the ocean, a comfortable /friendaly [sic] atmosphere and great food. – Yahoo! Contributor who reviewed on 1/16/10
• Very reasonable drink prices, live music, casual atmosphere. Bartenders are all excellent… – Christina C., Yelp