The Old Fisherman

Havenstraat 36, Oranjestad, Aruba

It’s all about the fruits of the sea at the Old Fisherman, a local favorite in the center of town. Although the decor is nautical and the dishes are named for seafaring icons, the atmosphere isn’t exactly what you’d expect on vacation. No matter, you—and the locals who pack the place at lunchtime—came for the food anyway. Among the must-try dishes are the Charlie Brouns (fried fish roe in garlic sauce), Juan Henriquez (grilled catch of the day in a mango-coconut-wine reduction), and the Jan Semeleer (conch). Pair your order with an ice-cold Balashi (the local beer) or non-alcoholic awa di lamoenchi (house-made lemonade).

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The Old Fisherman

It’s all about the fruits of the sea at this local favorite in the center of town. The décor is nautical, and the dishes are named for seafaring icons. Among the must-tries are the Charlie Brouns (fried fish roe in a garlic sauce), the Juan Henriquez (grilled catch of the day, with a mango, coconut wine reduction) and the Jan Semeleer (sautéed conch).

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