Bar25 Aruba: Upscale Mediterranean Restaurant in Noord

Bar25 Aruba is one of the island’s hottest new restaurants — an upscale Mediterranean concept (sister location to the Newburyport, MA original) serving elevated dips, flatbreads, kebabs, and the best rice dishes you’ll find in Aruba. Polished design, serious cocktail program, and food good enough to convert non-Mediterranean fans into believers.

About Bar25 Aruba

Bar25 sits in Noord on Rooi Santo, intentionally off the main tourist strip — a deliberate move that keeps the dining room a cut above the resort-row crowd. The space is beautifully designed (the kind of restaurant that earns Instagram visits on its own), and the staff (Julia gets repeat shoutouts) is professional and warm. Open dinner Tuesday-Saturday, closed Mondays and Sundays.

Signature Dishes & Menu Highlights

Order the dip platter to start — multiple house-made spreads with warm pita. The flatbreads are exceptional and worth getting more than one for the table. Kebabs (lamb, chicken, beef) are well-spiced and well-cooked, but the rice dishes are the genuine standout — multiple reviewers call them the best they’ve ever had. Cocktails are next-level; ask the bartender for recommendations. Save room for dessert.

Practical Information

Address: Rooi Santo 21, Noord, Aruba
Phone: +297 280 4414
Google rating: 4.9★ from 39 reviews
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Hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

What Diners Say

Bar25 holds a 4.9★ rating from a growing review base — exceptional for a brand-new restaurant. Reviewers consistently praise the food quality, the polished service, and the atmosphere. The most common refrain: ‘one of the best new restaurants in Aruba,’ ‘must try,’ and ‘we’ll be back.’ Worth the short drive from Palm Beach.