Fan Restaurant is a Chinese-owned local bar and eatery on Rembrandtstraat 99 in San Nicolas — a true neighborhood hangout serving cold beers, basic Chinese-Caribbean comfort food, and the kind of slice-of-local-life atmosphere you only find off the resort strip. Generous main-dish portions come with fries or fried plantains; empanadas are a popular grab-and-go.
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About Fan Restaurant
Open daily 9am-12am except Sundays (closed). Cash and card both accepted. Seat-yourself with table service after — flag down the bartender for a menu. Best beer prices in San Nicolas. Basic restrooms on site. Pool table, Caribbean-jukebox music, friendly bartender. The view across the street is industrial (oil storage tankers) — this is San Nicolas, not Palm Beach.
- Fan Restaurant via Google Places
- Fan Restaurant via Google Places
- Fan Restaurant via Google Places
- Fan Restaurant via Google Places
Signature Dishes & What to Order
Empanadas are the universal recommendation — most takeout orders include them. The chicken and pork mains with fries or plantains are honest, generous, and well-priced. If you’re stopping in for drinks, the local-beer selection at local pricing is the draw. Don’t expect refined cuisine — this is a community bar where the food happens to be solid.
Practical Information
- Address: Rembrandtstraat 99, San Nicolas, Aruba
- Phone: +297 584 0812
- Google rating: 4.2★ from 48 reviews
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Map:View on Google Maps
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What Diners Say
4.2 stars from 48 reviews. Common praise: low prices, friendly bartender, authentic local-bar vibe, decent food for the price. The clientele is mostly local — perfect if you want a break from the resort scene and a glimpse of how San Nicolas residents actually spend their evenings. Pair with a Charlie’s Bar visit and a stroll past the murals for a complete San Nicolas day.
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