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Pelican Nest Seafood Grill

4.6
4.6
1025 Reviews
$30 and under
Caribbean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 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 1,025 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

    Neighborhood gem

  • Aruba

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Aruba

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pelican Nest Seafood Grill offers an "exceptional" dining experience with its prime waterfront location and "amazing sunset views." Guests rave about the "fresh and delicious seafood," highlighting standout dishes like the red snapper and coconut shrimp. The service, described as "friendly" and "attentive," adds to the "top-notch" atmosphere, making it a must-visit in Aruba.

1,025 Reviews
  1. Amy

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Great meal. Friendly service. Beautiful sunset.

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  2. Jacqueline

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the foods..coconut shrimp and grouper and salads….. Drinks were excellent

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  3. Raymond

    Toronto

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    will go again, great view be there for 6:15 and make sure you make reservations

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  4. Jala

    VIP

    Dallas

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Decent food & service. I like the location. I’d come back.

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  5. Stacy

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were both amazing! Red Snapper was the best we have ever had!

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  6. Jeffrey

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were terrific! Scenery is beautiful and the boat activity was very entertaining. The restaurant is open to the elements, so wind and rain can impact the meal. Ten minutes of wind driven rain necessitated moving our table to a drier spot..... still wet, but better. Wonderful casual dinner spot as long as it's understood that the elements can create some challenges.

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  7. Dannie

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a beautiful view with amazing food and service

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  8. Chris

    VIP

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great grouper and coconut shrimp......killer view ....can't miss

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  9. Lauren

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall experience was amazing ! We ate lunch here and also hung by the bar for a bit. The staff, the view and the food did not disappoint ! I would highly recommend it!

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  10. Cecilia

    Toronto

    31 reviews

    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I had reservations, got a table at the back where it was so dark I couldn’t barely see my food. In the meantime 3 table by the water was free. The food was ok, lobster and shrimp were good , the grouper somewhat undercooked. I ordered a mojito which tasted like sugar water with mint. I am not a drinker so I can tell the rum , there was non in my drink. The tables looked dirty as well, over all …there are so many other choices, go somewhere else.

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FAQs

Pelican Nest Seafood Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 1025 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Pelican Nest Seafood Grill

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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