- Dining with your toes in the soft sand of Palm Beach
- Gracious servers
- Sizable servings of delicious food
- In case of rain, "Waves" restaurant next door offers covered dining with Simply Fish menu
- No vegetarian options
- Cheapest entree is US$30
- Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard, #101, Palm Beach, Aruba, behind the Aruba Marriott
- Phone: 297-586-9000
- Price Range: Appetizers, starting at US$10, Entrees US$30-$39, or two for US$89, all desserts US$9
- Dress Code: Casual to cocktail attire
- Hours: Dinner daily, reservations required
- Seating: Open air restaurant or seaside
The limited menu at Simply Fish may serve as an indication that the food is prepared with consideration and confidence. Instead of starting with a salad, try the rich and delicious bouillabaisse ($12). If you're looking to begin with something less filling, the Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail ($17) can be shared between two, and the fresh mango and greens are a refreshing aside.
Among the entrees, lobster appears thematically; it is partnered with mahi mahi and swordfish in the "Aruban Triangle" ($39) or served as part of a traditional seafood risotto ($34). The 6 oz. rock-lobster tail is the final and possibly the best option, served simply broiled with a roasted garlic butter for dipping ($38). If you don't want fish, there is the roasted chicken in a sauterne-sage reduction or the grilled Angus tenderloin. I'd recommend going for the seafood here and save the steak for a visit to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, located inside the Aruba Marriott Resort's lobby.
With drinks the bill can easily add up, so romantic couples should consider Simply Fish's two for $89 deal, a nightly option that includes three courses; you can choose from three starters and four entrees. (Ask your server which items are on the special menu, because you may be able to choose the same dishes you were eyeing, anyway.) The third course, dessert, is shared.
