Experts' Choice Award Zeerovers
What the experts agree on
A no-frills Savaneta pier shack where local fishermen's daily catch gets fried fresh and served dockside over the water—simple, authentic seafood that draws visitors from across Aruba.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Folks come from all around the island to dine at this fisherfolk cooperative by the water." Full review
New York Times "A favorite stop, Zeerovers offers fresh-from-the-boat seafood on a wooden dock over the ocean, about a 20-minute drive from the Arikok park entrance"
36 Hours in Aruba
March 12, 2020
Frommer's "This dockside dive may appear to be just another fishermen's watering hole, but the authentic fare served from its window is some of the finest in town." Full review
Fodor's "Small restaurant sits right on the Savaneta pier, where the local fishermen bring in their daily catch. The menu is basic: the day's fish and other seafood fried...you can also buy freshly caught fish" Full review
Travel + Leisure "The restaurant is situated on a pier overlooking the ocean where you can watch the fishing boats dock. The menu features the catch of the day"
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Aruba
January 3, 2024
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It's worth noting Zeerover is closed on Mondays.
The Infatuation "The counter-service seafood spot in Savaneta, on the Southeastern side of the island, is everything you could want in a fish shack. There are dockside picnic tables with water views that..." Full review
