Coming in to Orangestad, I asked the taxi driver to suggest a restaurant that is not a major tourist attraction but reflects good Aruban cooking. She suggested The Old Fisherman. It is located just past the bus station next to the Taj Mahal restaurant. Not a fancy place but clean, good service and great food especially for fish. Price for... more

We have been eating at the Old Fisherman since it's opening. Whenever we're in Aruba, we make the trip into town from the Marriott at least one time to experience Aruban cooking at it's finest. Fish offered with wonderful choices and the fried cornbread is a wonderful snack while waiting for one of the best dinners you could want at... more

I can't hardly amagine that this restaurant only has 2 reviews. If you go to Oranjestad you definately have to eat here. This is not a typical restaurant where all the tourists come (like on the boulevards), that's what it makes The old fisherman so special. It's not very cheap, but that's nowhere on Aruba. It's worth the money. The... more

I had a wonderful lunch at "The Old Fisherman" restaurant in downtown Oranjestad, Aruba. This restaurant is down the street from the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino Hotel, on the back side of the hotel. I ordered the dish called "Juan Henriquez." It is a grilled fish that was cooked in a creole sauce. The sides included rice, beans, french... more

I can't believe I'm writing the first review of The Old Fisherman's. My husband and I had our best meal in Aruba here. The location is in downtown area where all the shops are. Very convenient as it's just a short ride from most High Rise hotels. We went on a kayaking trip on our second day and asked our... more

Un semaine à Aruba et The Old Fisherman est sans aucun doute le meilleur. Nous étions 2 et avons pris... more