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Pelican Nest Seafood Grill

4.7
4.7
984 Reviews
$30 and under
Caribbean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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 984 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Caribbean

    Caribbean

  • Aruba

    Best Value

  • 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 a delightful blend of "amazing food" and a "phenomenal atmosphere" right on the water. Guests rave about the "beautiful sunset views" and commend the "attentive service." A favorite for both locals and visitors, it's a must-visit spot in Aruba for sunset dining and fresh seafood.

984 Reviews
  1. Geoffrey

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff was very nice, but restaurant under repairs limited the menu. Loved eating on the beach and we were warned about the location change ahead, but not the limited menu. Food was a bit salty.

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  2. CherylB

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Under construction and they didn't message us until 2 hours before reservation so we never saw message..sat on beach which was fine but service was extremely slow. We were told same menu but 4 out of the 5 items they said we don't have that.. very disappointing

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  3. Valeria

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good but it did take a while to come out. When we got the check, the receipt said gratuity was included so we didn’t leave additional tip. So when we headed out, the worker told us loudly in front of all the other customers “by the way, next time, tip is not included” as if to say we need to leave a tip next time. We thought it was a bit rude to scold us like that because we had no problem leaving tip, we even gave him $10 after he said it. But the receipt did say it was included.

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  4. Anna

    New York City

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The kitchen is getting renovated. The restaurant is closed and people are offered to eat at the bar. Never announced about renovations. The staff is very nice and apologetic about this situation.

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  5. Mike

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Highly recommend! Thank you so much

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  6. Marc

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved sitting by the water and enjoying good food and service.

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  7. Theresa

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Red Snapper was phenomenal! Food overall are very fresh and tasty. It's an excellent spot for dinner time with the sunset view.

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  8. Dan

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the fish sandwich with Caesar salad. Fish was very nice and came with lots of fixings and a nice tartar sauce. The bun was a bit too soft and was falling apart. The Caesar salad was middle of the road. The atmosphere is very nice and our waiter was very nice, but a little slow as he appeared to be serving a lot of tables while sweeping the place.

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  9. Michelle

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    View is amazing and the food was very good as well.

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  10. Elijah

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food amazing service would recommend as a spot to go

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FAQs

Pelican Nest Seafood Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 984 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 24 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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