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Pelican Nest Seafood Grill

4.6
4.6
1065 Reviews
$30 and under
Caribbean

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 31 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
The Pelican Nest Seafood Grill, opened its doors in 1994 and has been a favorite place for locals and tourists alike ever since.

Aruba’s favorite restaurant completely above the water offers many unique attributes; the spectacular view at any time of the day and especially during sunsets, the wide array of fresh seafood, a relaxing atmosphere, exclusive seating for dinner and the option while dining to feed the fish. Our Peruvian chef makes a famous and delicious fish ceviche.

The Caribbean, easy going yet professional atmosphere, the choice of fresh items on the menu, a courteous and friendly staff, the ever lasting sense of well-being and complete relaxation and enjoyment, what more could one require?

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    586 2259
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Urbine Donata

What 1,065 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Aruba

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Aruba

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pelican Nest Seafood Grill offers an idyllic waterfront dining experience with "amazing views" and "delicious seafood." Patrons consistently praise the "friendly service" and "beautiful sunset" vistas. Highlights include the "coconut shrimp" and "grouper," while the "island vibe" complements the scenic setting. A must-visit for both regulars and newcomers in Aruba.

1,065 Reviews
  1. Peter

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great table at water’s edge, with beautiful sunset

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  2. jacques

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    112 reviews

    4.0

    112 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The location is wonderful, service is great. Our salad was good. The raspberry sour was disappointing, no alcohol was included or was highly diluted. Fish was good

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  3. Rebecca

    VIP

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Shrimp tacos and spicy Margarita = the perfect meal!

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  4. Glenna

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks have been wonderful for the 15+ years we’ve been going there. Be sure to get the Almond Crusted Grouper Fingers and Cerveche …. You won’t be sorry. Our server, Roxanne, was the best.

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  5. Morgan

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was amazing! The fried grouper sandwich 10/10 and the grouper with curry coconut sauce. Ceviche to start was very fresh. Only downside is our drinks weren’t very strong for the price—but the view, the food, and our server all made up for it! This is our second year coming here and we will be back again!

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  6. Alicia

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Roxanne, was wonderful. We got seated right on the end of the pier by the water and got to enjoy perfect sunset!

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  7. Craig

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The grouper entree was outstanding! Beautiful location for a sunset dinner.

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  8. Amy

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a perfect view of the sunset. Our server Dugar was great! The food was delicious. I had the grilled grouper with the garlic sauce. My husband had the coconut shrimp. We shared the key lime pie for dessert. Everything was so good.

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  9. Nancy

    VIP

    New York City

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Third visit this trip. Food is delicious and can’t beat the views. Service is friendly and the music and atmosphere are great. Tried the panko crusted grouper sandwich and it was my favorite dish. Make a reservation if you can!

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  10. Richard

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Coconut shrimp are great Grouper too! Nice breeze. Great views. Wonderful people. Yummy.

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FAQs

Pelican Nest Seafood Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 1065 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Pelican Nest Seafood Grill

L.G. Smith Boulevard 232, Palm Beach, Aruba 99553

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Aruba
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Urbine Donata
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
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