Ara Rooftop Bar & Lounge

3.6

4 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

The Only Hotel With a Rooftop Pool on Florida’s Emerald Coast.

On the top floor of Hotel Effie, Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge awaits! Named for the southern constellation, Ara is both a luxurious pool experience and a stylish rooftop lounge where you’ll find the finest wines, hand-crafted artisanal cocktails, and a delicious menu.

Kick back in a private cabana or enjoy a game of life-size chess, Connect 4, or cornhole. After sundown, the fun, relaxing vibe eases into a cool, hip one. And let’s not forget those panoramic views from the top.

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Additional information

Location
Grand Sandestin Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Phone number
(850) 351-3033
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, American
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Juan Bochenski

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.6

3.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
3.2Service
3.8Ambience
3Value

Noise • Quiet

4 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner VIP
Atlanta3 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I agree with some of the other reviews. We enjoyed the cabana, but anytime we needed a drink or order food to meet the $100 minimum we had to go up to the bar and wait (there were only two bartenders working) so we would bring our own empty glasses up and order after a wait there and also got charged the service fee for staff so didn’t make much sense.
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NicoleP VIP
Atlanta1 review
2.0
Dined on April 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Do not reserve a cabana or a daybed. It is a complete waste of money. The servers wait on everyone else first . We waited over 30 min for service etc and the. Just ended up going to the bar to order food or drinks. For the rentals you have to spend a certain dollar amount on food and drinks, so save your money and just use a lounge chair.
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HeatherK VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did the cocktail experience, which we learned was the first one they’ve held. It was so worth it! The food served with the cocktail class was delicious, and our host Kelly (who also works behind the bar at Ara) was a delight. If they offer this experience again I would highly recommend it!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia1 review
3.0
Dined on March 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Cool atmosphere, description says able to fit four people but it’s really just a lounge that fits two people at best. I figured for the price we would have had a waiter but instead we had to go up to the bar to order our drinks and food. We also had to return all of our drink glasses and food containers. The gratuity was included and I’m not really sure why since we did most of the work ourselves. The rooftop is great regardless and we will definitely come back but will just sit at the regular chairs as the cabana was definitely not worth an extra $200
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FAQs

Ara Rooftop Bar & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (850) 351-3033.

Ara Rooftop Bar & Lounge is rated 3.6 stars by 4 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Grand Sandestin Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(850) 351-3033
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, American
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Juan Bochenski

Ara Rooftop Bar & Lounge

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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Menu

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Ara Rooftop Bar & Lounge offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ara Rooftop Bar & Lounge restaurant rated?

Is Ara Rooftop Bar & Lounge currently accepting reservations?

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