Red Fish Aruba

Located in Oranjestad (just off the main road to the high-rise hotels), Red Fish Aruba is a family-owned restaurant that has earned a reputation as one of the best spots on the island for authentic, affordable local seafood. Unlike the tourist-heavy venues on the beach, Red Fish offers a laid-back, “no-frills” dining experience that is deeply popular with Aruban locals. The atmosphere is open-air and casual, perfect for a relaxed lunch or dinner where the focus is entirely on the quality and freshness of the food.
The menu is a celebration of the island’s fishing heritage, featuring daily catches like Red Snapper, Grouper, and Wahoo. The signature preparation involves frying the whole fish to a perfect crisp or grilling it with savory spices, served alongside traditional sides like funchi (polenta), pan bati (cornbread), fried plantains, and their famous pickled onions (siboyo tempera). With its generous portions and reasonable prices, Red Fish provides a genuine taste of Aruban home cooking.