Well, I need to take more photos, but I didn't want to leave another day without a review. This place is fantastic! We ordered the wagyu bruschetta, taco, eggplant, chicken Parmesan, Dover sole and delicious espresso martinis. Everything was amazing! I'm not a huge chicken parm girl, but this is melt in your mouth perfect! Good size portion so I was able to have a treat for the next day. Definitely give this place a try. read more

Ara - Espresso martini - Mediterranean Near Me - Jupiter, Florida

One of my top favorite restaurants. Food and Service always outstanding. Love the ambience. You cannot go wrong by making a reservation!!!! read more

Ara - Mediterranean Near Me - Jupiter, Florida

Went there for my birthday their food and service is excellent ! We had the Turkish dumplings that was so tasty with the sumac spice. For dinner we had a delicious sole in phyllo with caviar cream sauce, and beef Wellington. Make sure to ask for their home baked bread with cumin and hazelnut and dip the bread in the fish sauce. Even the side spinach was so tasty. Delicious read more

Delicious food and ambiance again tonight. The bread and ziki is always incredible. Loved the shaved tenderloin crostini off the summer menu. Spicy rigatoni was wonderful too. My favorite thing was the service. Kate heard it was my husband's birthday this week and even though we didn't order a dessert, they brought out the most exceptional warm chocolate chip cookie with a dollop of ice cream and I think hazelnut for our table to share. It was perfect. Didn't realize until we were seated that Wednesday's are 1/2 off drinks for the ladies too. Knew they've always had a great happy hour. Love supporting local businesses this time of year especially when it's typically the slowest. Well worth a visit. read more

Ara - Incredible chocolate chip cookie with ice cream dessert - Mediterranean Near Me - Jupiter, Florida

The food was only okay. The music was loud at first but they turned it down so we could hear across the table. The words on the menu were so light, they were very difficult to read. A friend ordered a drink that was supposed to have fresh lime juice. Instead, they used juice out of a bottle. The burgers were dry but were not too bad since there was a Thousand Island type sauce. The Citrus Salad was basic. The French fries were the best I've ever eaten. I would have been happy if that's all I ate for dinner. Service was very slow. She checked on us a couple of times. They were great at refilling our water glasses. I would eat somewhere else because there are much better places to eat, unless you just want French fries. read more

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Please review Ryan Christopher's YELP review for the original situation of what happened. This is our response to the owner, personally, who replied to our review and completely fabricated and LIED about what really happened. This is truly an embarrassment for Ara and it's team. What is truly impressive here is your imagination. We were never even seated for a meal, let alone served a burger. I have no idea what gluten-free options or burger temperature you are talking about--you have either completely fabricated this entire story to make yourself look good to the public, or you confused us with a different group of angry guests you upset that night. Furthermore, we had absolutely no idea you were participating in a charity event; we only knew that we were skipped in line with zero communication from your staff. Hiding behind the Navy SEALs to publicly guilt-trip a customer over a situation they knew nothing about--and a fictional meal they never even ate--is incredibly unprofessional. Check your cameras or your seating chart, because this response is embarrassing. read more

It has been a while since we were back and it gotten extremely popular. On a Saturday night, we reluctantly booked a late dinner for 745pm because no earlier reservation. We finally got our table at 830pm. Not ideal and a bit frustrating to see some people got seated right away at an empty table, while-we got put in a high top bar table. What is that about. The high top wasn't big enough for 4 people for dinner. Finally after talking the servers, they sat us at a regular table at 840pm. We ordered apps and main entry. The food was good. So credit to the chef. But the operations/ management could use a little more customer services. Will contemplate another visit. read more

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The ambiance was nice. My son took me & my husband out for brunch. Our server was nice. I wanted to love this place. Our wait was over an hour. I ordered steak & eggs. I asked to have my steak medium & the egg not runny. Everything was undercooked. The steak was hard to cut through. It was rare. And my son ordered the chicken and waffles & the waffles were dry. The flavors were good. But not prepared enough for me. The mocktail was good. read more

Ara - Pina colada mocktail - Mediterranean Near Me - Jupiter, Florida

3.4. Very nice atmosphere inside, although could use more air conditioning. The server was excellent, food was good, little disappointed by the ribeye as it's nothing like a quality seahorse cut, it was small and thin. Most of the dishes are Italian although we thought is was more of a true Mediterranean restaurant. read more

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It was our first time visiting Ara and we were NOT disappointed. The ambiance when you walk in was calming and dark, perfect for an intimate dinner for us. Our server was so sweet and attentive. She gave insight to all the best dishes and her favorite choices. We had seen the lamb chop lollipops all over social media. We HAD to get them are they tasted incredible. We will definitely return for an intimate occasion again. Can't wait to see all that Ara accomplishes in the new year. read more

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The food was overpriced, and the quality and service made the experience even worse. The burger was swimming in sauce, and the bun was soggy. The valet attendant was rude when we asked where we could park without using valet. He told us to go around the building and turn right, but there was no parking available. When we asked again, he continued to be rude and unpleasant. Our waitress was also rude and unhelpful when we asked questions. When we asked for a knife to cut our chicken, she brought over several knives and sarcastically asked, "Which one will suit you?" At the end of the meal, she threw the payment machine toward us. Overall, we felt unwelcome and poorly treated. We won't be back. read more

Wasn't sure what to expect, but this is a must go restaurant. The atmosphere was great and the service was above and beyond. We started off with the Nicky Nice Expresso Martini lived the meringue on top. I want sure about the warm ceasar but wow I would definitely recommend as well as the shaved tenderloin crestini, the goat cheese chili was the perfect touch. I ordered the Dover sole wrapped in phyilo, the lemon caviar cream sauce was out of control. We also had the Chicken Parm in pyllo. I wasn't sure what to expect but it was delicious. Overall the flavors really added to finishing touch to each item. read more

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This is my absolute favorite restaurant! I believe they got get a Michelin Star with enough time. They execute the courses perfectly. Everything tastes perfect. This is quite the experience for a nice occasion. They also have a happy hour which is great prices to try the place before a full meal. read more

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have never written a restaurant review in my life, but our experience at Ara was disappointing enough that I feel compelled to share it. We drove over an hour to celebrate my wife's 30th birthday, an occasion that deserved to be special. We arrived early, around 7:00 p.m. for our 7:30 p.m. reservation, hoping to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail at the bar. The bar was full due to happy hour, which was completely understandable and not an issue at all. When we checked in with the hostess at 7:00 p.m., we were told that the guests at our table were paying their bill and that our table would be ready shortly. We were patient and had no problem waiting a little longer. However, as time passed, we noticed a manager warmly greeting a party that had just arrived and escorting them elsewhere in the restaurant. At the time, we thought nothing of it. As the wait continued, it became increasingly apparent that something was wrong. The hostesses seemed to be scrambling behind the desk, and we received no updates or explanation. Around 7:30 p.m., we noticed two tables being cleared in the high-top section and were told that our table was being prepared. Naturally, we assumed we would be seated shortly. Instead, we watched another couple get seated at one of those tables. Shortly afterward, we overheard the hostess referring to another party's 7:45 p.m. reservation, and that couple was then seated at the remaining table. It was now 7:56 p.m., and we had received absolutely no communication about our own reservation. I finally approached the hostess stand to ask whether there was a problem with our table. The hostess was hesitant and avoidant before eventually telling us that the manager had given our reserved table to someone he knew. Let that sink in. We had made a reservation, driven over an hour, arrived on time, and waited patiently, only to be told that the manager had given our table away to someone he personally knew. Meanwhile, other guests were being seated, and no one thought it necessary to communicate with us or offer an explanation. Mistakes and delays can happen in any restaurant. What is unacceptable is the apparent decision to prioritize personal connections over a confirmed reservation, followed by a complete lack of transparency with the guests who were affected. This was my wife's 30th birthday. We chose Ara for a special occasion, made the effort to travel over an hour, and expected the basic courtesy of having our reservation honored or, at the very least, being kept informed if something went wrong. Instead, the evening was overshadowed by frustration, confusion, and a complete lack of consideration for our time and our celebration. It is especially disappointing when the people responsible for creating a welcoming dining experience are the ones who make guests feel disregarded. Ara, you had an opportunity to make a milestone birthday memorable for all the right reasons. Instead, this is the experience we will remember. I have never felt compelled to write a review before, but this situation absolutely warranted one. A reservation should mean something, and no guest should have to wonder whether their table will be given away because someone else knows the manager. read more

We went to our with a group of seven friends and had an excellent meal. The wine selection was great, appetizers were delicious. We loved the Turkish dumplings, salmon crudo and crostini. Our entrees were delicious. Our server, Dan , was very attentive and knowledgeable and made our evening even more enjoyable. We will be back! read more

Excellent dining experience from start to finish. Our party of 6 arrived in time for our 6p reservation and were seated immediately. Our server was top notch. Respectful of our conversations and did not interrupt nor rush us. She was always available but did not hover. The food was tremendous. We all had something different and each person loved what they had. We ordered 2 deserts and each was again excellent. Although the restaurant was full the acoustics were ideal for casual conversation. Highly recommended!! Looking forward to our visit! read more

I wanted to try this place so badly after seeing it on TikTok, looking through the menu, and noticing the very high rating on OpenTable (4.8/5). Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to the hype for us. The ambiance is nice, and the staff was excellent -- the service was attentive, friendly, and definitely a highlight of the experience. We ordered the Turkish dumplings, fried risotto, salmon wonton taco, wagyu taco, salmon crudo, pita, chicken parmigiana, spicy rigatoni, and sweet corn tortellini...so we had the opportunity to try quite a bit of the menu. While there are both basic and unique dishes to choose from, we found most of the food to be lacking in flavor. For the price point, we expected the dishes to be much more memorable and flavorful. Overall, nothing we ate was bad, but we left feeling that the food was overpriced for what we received and didn't quite understand the rave reviews. Great service and atmosphere, but unfortunately the food didn't live up to the hype for us. read more

Food elevated but a little overpriced. Griffin was our mixologist and very skilled. We will be back I want to try more items on the menu.

Very good, quality dishes with a great touch. The atmosphere was nice with great service! read more

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Delicious food, good cocktails, good service, good location, good ambiance, modern, professionals. Truly recommended

I don't have high expectations when it comes to food in this area of Florida. But this Mediterranean spot really fills a void in the Jupiter/Palm Beach area. The restaurant offers a casual atmosphere with an open kitchen and large front room with a nice bar. It looks like many of the contemporary spots around, kind of non descriptive but what sets it apart is the creative menu, solid food preparation and service that really delivers. The squid appetizer was delicious. The Turkish dumplings were well received by my husband and father who shared them. Of note, there was a blond hair stuck in one of the dumplings and when we pointed it out to our server Charles, he looked mortified. He was super professional, apologized and removed the item from our bill. Our entrees included the sea bream which was cooked to perfection. I opted for 3 grilled lamb chops. They were supposed to be cooked medium rare, but sadly they arrived very rare. Charles agreed and took them right back to the kitchen and the next go around they were perfect. Oh and the grilled broccolini side... yum! The cocktails are also well done. A nut tart arrived to celebrate the birthdays at the table and the dessert was a stunner! So overall, despite a few missteps which can certainly happen at any dining establishment, we enjoyed our experience here. Having Charles really made the difference and we would return. I recommend sharing a lot of the dishes so you can sample many of the wonderful items. And if you're gluten free like me, they have several options which are appropriately marked. read more

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Ara is a secret hot spot in Jupiter/Tequesta. The food is great and it has a Miami vibe. The menu changes daily. A great Happy Hour . A very fun upbeat place for after dinner drinks. read more

Ara in Jupiter is a revelation. The room is alive, and utterly devoid of pretense. Service is sharp and flawless. The carpaccio and squid are pure soul, but that sweet corn tortelloni is absolute genius. Three visits in and they still haven't missed a beat. A five-star, unfiltered masterpiece. read more

This was an extraordinary surprise! The chef hails from French Laundry and the excellence was clear. We started with a cocktail that was both unique and tasty. We coursed our dinner with cold appetizers to start blue fin gazpacho soup and steak carpaccio - surprising and delicious. Next warm plates - Turkish dumplings and a small order of sweet corn tortelloni. The tortelloni was incredible with Fresno chili and a scrumptious foam! Dinner - get the dover sole. The lemon caviar sauce and phyllo dough preparation was the dish of the YEAR! Add amazing wine and a delightful staff - this place is my new Jupiter favorite. I will be back! read more

Fancy, Shmanzy! I've been hearing about Ara on social media and my husband and I decided to give it a go and determine for ourselves what the hype was about. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, prime for a romantic dinner with an amazingly decorated bar with great happy hour specials. The location is in a weird spot near Tequesta/Jupiter junction but after trying the restaurant I understood, it's a whole experience. We arrived right when they opened so we stood outside with other waiting for door to open it's so good it had a line up of people waiting think open,open,open... complimentary valet is the way, nicest cars up front. That's just the beginning, we sat at the bar and were quickly greeted by the bartender, she made a perfect Margarita, we had short rib gnocchi and my husband had the burger with happy hour special. The gnocchi dish was so good. I don't usually eat all my food and my husband loves to eat what I don't eat at restaurants but I wasn't letting him help me this time. We had dessert , Ara Misu, which was a whole experience too. I say experience because really I began thinking about how my food was eaten you have to get one bit of the top and a little from the bottom and then the taste just does this crazy coolinary thing in your mouth. Don't skip this place they are onto something, the lighting is dim pictures may not do it justice. read more

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Finally got to try Ara! It's a chic spot with dim. I got a white wine, which was good and we started off with the stuffed bread, which was my favorite! It had olives and beef in it, so good. I ordered the salmon with quinoa, which was cooked very nicely and was a great pairing. The broccolini was great too. Our waitress was nice and the food came out fast (the bread took a little longer but main courses were fast). We did make a reservation saying we're celebrating our anniversary, but didn't get a special dessert which I thought they might do that, but they didn't. That would have been a nice touch:). Overall great food - I want to try the lamb next time! read more

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If you want terrible service, dry fish and average steak then come here. The people are terrible at their job. The owner Steve was a GM at stage who was fired. The staff never checks on you or refills drinks. The food is sub par at best. Fish was awful as it's always dry. The steak had a sub par crust and a little over cooked for medium rare. The servers even on a slow night are not responsive. Do not waste time or money here. read more

Very chic new modern restaurant located in Jupiter! There menu is very diverse- items from Turkish to Italian dishes! The service was okay. I was their with my family for my Mom's birthday celebration and found it a bit odd the waitress asked my Mom "How old she was turning", don't know if this is a forgotten rule but never ask a lady her age... respect 101 in my opinion. In honor of celebrating my Mom's bday we requested one of the desserts they had a special for that night, but moments later after ordering the waitress said they had sold out...then moments after that came back again saying they found leftovers from they day prior if we still wanted it? For a "5" star restaurant our waitress was not the most professional. The bussers however are really attentive with clearing plates/ silverware in between courses. Must try dishes: Salmon Crudo is absolutely divine and refreshing and grilled lamb lollipops were cooked perfectly! read more

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The restaurant is really beautiful. We went for Sunday brunch . Our server was great . Now let's get into the food. Food was ok. We all got something different . I think brunch is new for them and I get it. We tired chicken parm sliders and tacos for a snack. Good but tacos lacked some meat. It was few lil bacon bits in there . I ordered an egg sandwich as my large plate which I had to send back because eggs were super runny and I asked for them to be fried hard no yolk. One friend has shrimp & grits she said it was ok but could use some spice . Portion was small. One friend had steak and eggs it was good. There was some kind of brown sauce on it they didn't like . My other friend got chicken & waffles she really enjoyed the waffles but she didn't care for the chicken . They were supposed to be served with a cream cheese type of frosting which they ran out of . But did have cotton candy on top which was cute. Our snacks came out pretty quick. But it took a LONG time to get our food . The bottomless is $50. I opted for 1 espresso martini which was pretty good. I think $50 is pretty pricy for bottomless but looked like you could mix & match. . Our waitress thanked us for our patience . There is no parking so it's nice they had complementary valet parking. Overall, the restaurant is really nice and maybe dinner service would be better but when we left, it was pretty full for brunch so maybe other people feel a little different. Give it a try you make like it . read more

Wow- their sweet corn tortellini & grilled lamb chops are two MUST HAVE dishes! The cuisine here is absolutely incredible. Get the Bread & Ziki (tzaziki) as a starter. Service was very good & the restaurant was dimly lit and somewhat romantic. This is certainly a nicer sit-down dinner spot with fairly pricier menu options, so I think I will only be dining here for special occasions. Although, I did hear they have good happy hour deals and they have a large bar area so I will have to report back! read more

Great food, awesome happy hour, and a super chill atmosphere. The staff at Ara are so friendly and make you feel right at home. It's become one of our favorite local spots to just hang out and enjoy a great meal. Definitely worth checking out read more

Great atmosphere great food superb service!!! Everything here is really good and the service and ambience are perfect. read more

Fantastic evening! The manager made sure we were very well taken care of. The cocktails were delicious and complex. The atmosphere was upbeat but not loud. A must try. read more

Ara - Mediterranean Near Me - Jupiter, Florida

Ara is a brand new Mediterranean restaurant in Jupiter, Florida. I don't say this often but they exceeded all my expectations. To me it felt almost like a Mediterranean fusion but very high quality. Shoutout to Miles for being a great waiter. Miles was very helpful in accommodating for gluten free allergies. So, if you're looking at the menu online and you're gluten free, they can make accommodations for you. Shoutout to the owner Steven who seems like a very hard working and overall great person who was just so nice and a pleasure to speak with. I wish him and his restaurant much success! Every dish we had from here was absolutely phenomenal. Its ambiance is so nice and gives off a luxury and modern Mediterranean vibe. My favorite appetizer was the Turkish Dumplings. My favorite entree is really a tough choice but it's between the lamb chops which was out of this world and served with delicious tzatziki. My other favorite entree was the Octopus. I am also a bit concerned ordering Octopus at nice restaurants because it's usually expensive and a small dish. However, at Ara they give you a substantial amount of Octopus and the dish exceeded my expectations, for sure. For dessert you must get the chocolate chip cookie that's stuffed with Nutella and a side of some ice cream and milk foam on the side. This place is a great spot for a date night or a romantic evening, a delicious meal, or a place for a celebratory dinner or really anything. You can not go wrong at Ara and I will most definitely be returning. I can say with confidence that I highly recommend this place and you will thank me later for going here. Unreal dinner!!! read more

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It was me and my bestie's first time at Ara, we are locals so we were very excited to try a new spot and had already heard great things about Ara!! The ambiance is very upscale and vibey; we sat at the bar and had an AWESOME bartender, Sean, he was very knowledgeable about the menu and provided us with great recommendations! Also makes a killer espresso martini - the beef carpaccio and taziki with home made pita were absolutely 10/10 and would go back just for that! The octopus dish was very tender and tasty but not as memorable as our apps. Funny enough we already made another reso to experience happy hour so we can't wait to go back!! Jupiter needed a great Mediterranean flare restaurant and we finally have it!!! Welcome to Jupiter, Ara crew read more

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Love this place! The food was amazing and the waiter was very friendly. They even have vegetarian and vegan options, which is always a big plus for me. read more

This was one of the most carelessly managed dining experiences I've had in Jupiter. Despite having a reservation, we waited over 30 minutes to be seated while empty tables sat unused during prime dinner service, pointing to poor management rather than demand. Once seated, drink orders were wrong and made with incorrect liquors, requiring remakes. The most serious issue was a food-allergen failure at multiple levels. At no point did our server ask whether anyone in our party had food allergies--something that should be standard practice. Bread was then served that contained peanuts but was not labeled as such on the menu or signage. One guest with a peanut allergy had already eaten some before realizing the issue and was forced to leave the restaurant to urgently obtain medication to prevent a medical situation. We raised these concerns calmly with management, including the owner, expecting accountability. Instead, the response was dismissive and confrontational. The owner said, "tell your friend how to read," then attempted to intimidate the situation by calling staff over rather than de-escalating or taking responsibility. There was no apology, no follow-up, and no concern shown for the allergy incident. Between the long wait, incorrect orders, failure to ask about allergies, unmarked allergens, and the owner's behavior, this restaurant appears under-managed, under-trained, and unconcerned with basic guest safety. Food allergies are not optional, and dismissiveness from ownership makes this an avoidable risk for guests read more

Ara is first class! Upscale but not stuffy, attentive and friendly staff, great menu. Highly recommended!

Had the pleasure of visiting Ara this past weekend. The experience was lovely. The food was great and the customer service was even better. Dan made sure we had everything we needed. He even gave recommendations for dinner. The restaurant is lovely as a whole. read more

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If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Amazing food, fresh made, unique recipes and combinations, beautiful decor and light fixtures, classy, the servers are top notch, professional and very well presented. Customer service is number one priority. Had rice balls (amazing w a mushroom sauce) , lamb dumplings, pita w tsaziki. All that shared for appetizer. I liked the rice balls best. Vegetable lasagna was so tasty and tender ( no pasta in it) we sat at the bar and chatted and were not rushed. The dessert was the BEST lemon ricotta cake with home made strawberry ice cream- melt in your mouth heaven read more

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