Ara

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   mike

   VIP

   New York City

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Save your time and money! After reading mostly good reviews of ARA we decided to give it a try since we live close by. Unfortunately, I have to be one of the few that give a bad rating but felt it was important to put it out there since I read some others were rushed also in their reviews. We had a 6:30 reservation and the place we maybe about half full if that. We ordered some wine while we looked at the menu. We decided on the squid and Turkish dumpling for or appetizer and Octopus and Lamb pizzo for our entrees. Our waitress took our order and shortly the appetizers were served. Both were OK but not spectacular. About halfway through our appetizers the entrees showed up which was only about 10 minutes after the apps came so we asked to give us some time. The server took both entrees back then the second we were done the plates were cleared and the entrees were served again. I again asked for a break between courses. Talk about getting slammed. I told the waitress this was not acceptable and wanted to see the manager and pay my bill. The manager came over and I politely explained what happened and how we were being rushed and all he had to say was that our app plates were cleared but didn’t say anything beyond that to try to rectify the issues or want to make me stay and handed us the bill which I paid. There was a group of ladies sitting next to us who saw and heard the whole thing and as soon as the manager left they said he was very rude to us. On the way out I think it could be the owner, and he said let me get the door for you and as soon as we got out he said “Don’t ever come back!” Total elapsed time in restaurant was 25 minutes. What a fine dining experience! At least they saved us another $150 -200 by not having our entrees more wine and dessert. A $100 for 2 apps and 2 glasses of wine. There are many other better choices in the area so don’t waste your time and money. This restaurant will be another casualty as nothing last in this b
   

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   Ron

   VIP

   Naples

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food and atmosphere. Can’t wait to get back 
   

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   susan

   VIP

   New York City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Everything was fantastic Nothing bad to say except noise level was high for our 8:45 reservation Around 10:00 a DJ plays some really cool tunes. A very fun night !
   

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   stuart

   VIP

   West Palm Beach

   117 reviews

   5.0

   117 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Outstanding restaurant !! Food was excellent, very inventive. service is on point. Our server Kayla was a delight.
   

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   douglas

   VIP

   St. Louis

   60 reviews

   5.0

   60 reviews

   Dined on 12 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Third dinner this season and always enjoy the evening. A little loud for comfortable conversation in the dining area and some items are a bit pricey.
   

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   michael

   VIP

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 11 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Place is the best. Another great night Everything was amazing and great staff
   

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   Beth

   Baltimore

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 11 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Run don’t walk to Ara. It looks and feels like a restaurant in Palm Beach or Miami. From the moment you walk in you are greeted warmly and the ambiance is beautiful and hip. The Food is OUTSTANDING!! You can tell the ingredients are fresh and the quality is superb. We had the salmon crudo, lamb chops, sea bream, eggplant stack and Aramisu for dessert. Everything was soooo delicious we cleaned our plates. We were so impressed that the owner was there on a Friday night and came over to our table to meet us. He then sent out the fabulous chef to meet us as well. Incredible experience from beginning to end and everything in between. We can’t wait to go back, and to tell everyone we know about this wonderful restaurant in Jupiter. Bravo!!
   

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   Lauren

   VIP

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 10 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything we ordered was excellent and the service was great. Highly recommended
   

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   Roy

   VIP

   New York City

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on 10 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding all around. This restaurant is a must from the minute you walk in till you exit, it is fabulous
   

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    Angela

    VIP

    New York City

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Service, food and cocktails were off the charts once again! Brought friends with us for first time and they are raving about it!
    

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