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Palm Beach●●●○#22 of 160 Places to Eat in Noord

Fisherman's Hut

Name: Fisherman's Hut
Address: J.E Irausquin Blvd 87 Unit 16, Noord Aruba, AW
Price range: $$ - $$$
Rating: 4.4

★★★★☆4.4 out of 5 · 324 reviews

beachfront

seafood

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About

Fisherman's Hut sits on Palm Beach, right where the sand meets the boardwalk, and the beachfront tables make it easy to see why the atmosphere rating hits 4.8. It's seafood and international dishes served with your toes practically in the sand—functional, not fussy. The 4.7 subratings for both food and service back up the #22 ranking among Noord restaurants, and a 2025 Travelers Choice award suggests they're doing something consistently right. The mid-range pricing lands it in the accessible zone for families, and the kid-friendly setup means you're not stuck choosing between a decent meal and keeping everyone happy. Value scores 4.5, which tracks—beachfront in Palm Beach usually costs more, and this threads that line without tipping into resort pricing. Reservations aren't required, but the 324 reviews suggest it moves volume, so showing up early or late helps.

At a glance

Area: Palm Beach
Vibe: beachfront
Price: ●●●○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: seafood
international
Dietary options: —

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