Palm Beach●○○○#16 of 161 Places to Eat in Noord

Scott's Brats

Name: Scott's Brats
Address: J.E. Irausquin Blvd 87 On the Boardwalk at Playa Linda Resort, Noord Aruba, AW
Price range: $
Rating: 4.6

★★★★½4.6 out of 5 · 1,465 reviews

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Scott's Brats is a $ american & street_food beachfront restaurant in Palm Beach rated 4.6/5 by 1,465 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Scott's Brats runs a beachfront stand at the Playa Linda boardwalk on Palm Beach, and the #16 ranking among 161 Noord restaurants comes down to doing one thing consistently well. The menu is straightforward American street food — brats, hot dogs, burgers — served fast and eaten at picnic tables with the sand a few feet away. The 4.7 subratings for atmosphere, service, and value all point to the same thing: it's cheap, the staff keeps the line moving, and you're eating lunch in flip-flops steps from the water. The price tier is a dollar sign, which on Palm Beach puts it in rare company. Families show up because kids can eat without a fuss and the vibe stays casual no matter how busy it gets. If you want a sit-down meal with tablecloths, you're in the wrong place. If you want a solid brat and a cold drink before you get back in the water, this is the spot.

At a glance

Area: Palm Beach
Vibe: beachfront
Price: ●○○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: american
street_food
Dietary options: —

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What travelers are saying.

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Travelers say Scott's Brats delivers exactly what it promises: quick, tasty beach food at prices that feel rare on Palm Beach. The breakfast sandwiches and burritos draw repeat customers who return daily during their stay, citing real eggs cooked to order, generous portions, and hash browns that earn consistent praise. The make-your-own Bloody Mary bar with Absolut vodka pours for $9 gets frequent mentions, as do the brats and Italian sausage sandwiches at lunch. Staff remember regulars' names after one visit, and the casual vibe—picnic tables, sand underfoot, no pretense—fits the beachfront setting. Lines move fast despite crowds, and the $7 breakfast sandwiches and sub-$20 lunch-and-beer combos make it a daily stop for families. Just bring cash and arrive before the 2–3pm closing time, or you'll find the shutters down.

Standing out

Breakfast sandwiches made with real eggs cooked to order, priced at $7, available on bagels, English muffins, or wraps
28 mentions
“Real eggs made to order, not microwaved liquid, and the hash browns are top-notch”
Make-your-own Bloody Mary bar with $9 Absolut vodka pours, plus Clamato, V8, hot sauce, horseradish, and all fixings
9 mentions
“Build your own Bloody Mary for nine bucks with a generous vodka pour”
Staff recognize repeat guests by name after a single visit and work efficiently through busy lines
11 mentions
“After one visit they remembered my name and greeted me with it every morning”
Prices stay under $20 for two loaded dogs and two beers, making it one of the cheapest lunch spots on Palm Beach
17 mentions
“Two loaded dogs and two beers was eighteen dollars, which for Aruba is a no-brainer”
Breakfast burritos stuffed with sausage or shrimp, large enough to be filling, served quickly after 8:30am opening
12 mentions
“The shrimp breakfast burrito was loaded and one of the best I've ever had”

Watch-outs

Cash-only policy with no visible signage, causing surprise for card-carrying beachgoers
8 mentions
“They only take cash but there's no sign warning you until you order”
Closes at 2–3pm and sometimes runs out of food before then, frustrating late-lunch visitors
7 mentions
“They run out of items or close by two pm, but I usually eat lunch at two”
Chicago-style Italian beef sandwich removed from menu or never in stock, disappointing long-time regulars
3 mentions
“Ordered the Italian beef I remembered from previous years and they looked at me like I had two heads”

Tips from travelers

Bring cash—they don't accept cards and there's no ATM on-site
Arrive before 2pm or items sell out and the stand may close early
Try the make-your-own Bloody Mary bar with Absolut vodka for $9
Get breakfast sandwiches on English muffins with hash browns for $7–9 total

Maybe skip if: Skip Scott's if you want a sit-down restaurant experience, tablecloths, or a meal after 3pm—this is a beach shack that closes mid-afternoon and seats are limited to a few bar stools and picnic tables.

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Scott's Brats