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The Old Fisherman

The Old Fisherman in downtown Oranjestad: a long-running local seafood restaurant known for grilled red snapper and conch.

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Local seafood in downtown Oranjestad


The Old Fisherman is a long-running seafood restaurant in downtown Oranjestad, popular with locals as well as visitors. The atmosphere is casual and unpretentious.

The menu revolves around fish and seafood prepared in Aruban home style, with a few meat dishes for those who prefer them.

What to expect

  • Grilled red snapper
  • Conch and seafood linguine
  • Black Angus tenderloin

Good to know

  • Location: downtown Oranjestad
  • Cuisine: seafood, Aruban
  • Price: $$–$$$
  • Tip: check the prices of market-price items before ordering

Opening hours and menus change regularly, so check with the restaurant before you go.

See also: more restaurants in Aruba.

Last updated: September 2026.

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