I'm not sure why people gave this restaurant review. It has nothing close to Mediterranean food. The seasoning is overpowering. The chicken is very dry and or poor cooking quality. The Mediterranean food in general has a great taste and that is what is keeping this restaurant going but the quality of food in this restaurant is so bad compared to an average Mediterranean restaurant. read more

Nice atmosphere. Food was good. Had the lamb chops. Services was very slow. I noticed others around waiting on various items or more drinks. Took forever to pay. read more

Ordered carry out Cesar salad with grilled chicken.. started eating the salad at home & noticed the grilled chicken was raw!!! Manager wanted to know if I wanted a complete new salad?? Really!!! Had to drive back there & pick up a new salad.. no credit for the cost of the salad or my time consumed by going back again to pick it up!!! Customer service TERRIBLE!! Food quality SCARY!! read more

I've been here several times and have never been disappointed. Both the inside and outside dining is comfortable. The Butter Chicken is delicious. They always have a different flavored rice. I have had the curried rice and green bean rice are amazing. read more

Very exotic feel to this quaint little restaurant. Food was phenomenal and I would recommend this to anyone. As a first timer it didn't disappoint. Great place to try something new read more

Cafe Arazu - Chicken Artichoke Spinach Wrap. Very tasty. The crunchy tortilla was a game changer and made it that much better! - Mediterranean Near Me - Newburgh, Indiana

Very yummy food! Ordered the chicken spinach artichoke wrap and my mom ordered the gyro. Both were Delish. In fact, I can't wait to go back again so I can order my own gyro...I kept stealing bites of hers;) We also had great service. read more

If you come to Newburgh, you should definitely stop and eat here. The only thing you need to know is that if it is in the summer and on the weekend, you better get a reservation. The outdoor seating is wonderful when the weather is right, and the food is awesome. I have had many different dishes and thoroughly enjoyed every one. I love the Gyros, and you have to get the potato wedges with chipotle dipping sauce. The soups are fantastic especially the Muligatawny. For desert, I highly recommend anything Ms Penny has fixed, but the carrot cake is devine. My wife and I will stop by on the way home just to take a pice of carrot cake home with us. I can not say enough about how much with love Cafe Arazu, and afterwards you can take a nice walk along the river, or go grab some ice cream at Ben and Penny's during the summer. read more

Delicious food, friendly staff, cute ambiance, outdoor seating with a beautiful view of the Ohio River, and all in quaint downtown Newburgh! This was my second excellent experience here. I had the Latin Style pork tenderloin with mojo sauce. It was spiced just right, the pork was tender, the veggies were crisp and fresh, and the rice of the day (cumin and carrots) was well balanced and creative. I highly recommend this dish. My husband had the beef medallions, and they were just the right portion with lots of veggies. The sauce was outstanding and the meat was cooked perfect to medium, as ordered. Thanks for the great experience, Cafe Arazu! read more

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Another wannabe Mediterranean restaurant that flops. All of the food is severely undercooked and the service is the WORST I've ever had. Sometimes they don't even to Togo and other times they takes 1 hour or more to just to make one dish for Togo. It's a shame because they have decent good when executed properly. read more

Had lunch in downtown Newburgh at Cafe Arazu which was highly recommended by friends. Apparently part of the menu is dinner only so make sure to call ahead. The decor is interesting, the outdoor patio is beautiful and the restroom is awkward. The sampler hummus appetizer was fresh. The kefta kebabs were good as were the chicken kebabs, not exactly authentically flavored, but as good as it gets for there immediate competition in the area. Pro's +Service +Atmosphere +Patio Con's -Confusing Menu System -Interior Design read more

This is the best restaurant in Newburgh! The food is so good. In summer, the view of the river and the weather makes it ideal place to hangouts. read more

Cafe Arazu - Mediterranean Near Me - Newburgh, Indiana

I moved out of Evansville over a year ago and I still really miss this place. My husband and I had so many special occasions on their patio, and the food has become a source of comfort to both of us. The drink selection is pretty good, and they have some scrumptious vegetarian options. Service was never stellar (neither was it atrocious), but the environment and food made up for it. read more

What can I say? This place has some many delicious options. The setting is nice both winter and summer, but wonderful spring or fall. One of my favorite places in town. read more

Amazing gyro and their fried potatoes, o mi garden! Oh and the blueberry mascarpone! Heaven. Great view too!

i love the food and the view of the river is amazing and the staff is very nice and helpful if you need help finding something to eat.

Food is really good. A little expensive for what you get. I had a salad with a piece of grilled salmon and it was $20. Service is soooooo slow. An hour and half for lunch on the patio on a Saturday. Ridiculous read more

A great place for good food and drinks. Perfect patio for summer dining. They lost their way for a while when the new downtown store open ED but appear to be figuring it out. read more

Cafe Arazu was splendid! Very delicious food, and the setting is perfect. I had a huge meal there with my friends and family on the patio in the back facing the river and it was just gorgeous. Servers were very nice and gave me a great recommendation on the food. Very lovely experience, and worth a quick trip to Newburgh. read more

We ate in the outside patio today.. First slow slow very slow service. Second took forever for someone to come and take drink order once we did get seated, next my drink was nasty and there was a bug in it, ok we ate outside but still don't want a bug in my drink. Third food not nearly as good as it was in the passed... 4 hours later I'm still belching smoked salmon and not in a good way. Table next to us had been waiting for ever for their also... Cafe Aruzu had a very off day today, So disappointed not going back there any time soon.. oh and need I mention all flies all over trying to land on our food, was such a bad lunch.. fell so sorry for the staff I know they were working hard. :( read more

LOVE this place!! It is a great restaurant with charming welcoming atmosphere. Great patio with nice view. Unbelievable desserts! If you haven't tried it you are missing out. read more

Lamb chops and mint tea was some of the best I've ever had in the USA and gyro was amazing Friday night, only complaint is older building was drafty! read more

We really like this restaurant. The food is very well prepared and they do a nice job on the presentation. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. This is a nice little hidden gem in Newburgh. The location is small so either get reservations or be prepared to wait for a table. The wait is worth it. I would like to see them add new plates occasionally to changes things up. Nothing wrong with the current selections but I'd be interested in seeing what they can do with other plates. read more

We had a great dinner tonight. We made a reservation and were seated in the bar. The atmosphere was great. We had a cozy table between the bar and the window. Make a reservation and request Adam as your server. He was informative and accommodating to my mom, grandma, and me. He offered suggestions and seemed to really enjoy his job. I'm sorry I didn't get the red headed hostesses name. But she needs a raise. From my the greeting to the goodbye she could not have been sweeter. It was because of her we ordered dessert. She really sang praise for the sweet endings. We were so happy to get her recommendations. Next time I visit southern Indiana I will definitely be back. Perfect 5 stars. read more

Visiting family in Newburgh from Texas and they love this place. The waitress was super sweet and attentive (Holly I think). The ambiance is charming and we ate outside on the patio. I ordered the blackened Mahi Mahi on coconut rice with bok choy. My fish was very seasoned and cooked a tad more well done than I would prefer but the rice and bok choy were delish! My husband had the beef kbobs and they were nicely cooked and seasoned. We also had the blueberry cheesecake and my daughter had the chocolate chocolate cake - both were super yum!! Kids walked down to Ben and Penny's (also owned by cafe Arazu) and got ice cream too of course! Very neat place for our first dining experience in Indiana. Love the gardens and plants surrounding the whole building. Bathroom was freezing cold and only a single hole read more

I never do reviews but this was worth the time and effort to make sure others find this gem. Lovely atmosphere and an absolutely incredible food quality! I love Mediterranean food. Traveled in from out of town, saw this on Yelp, and thought I'd give it a try. The hummus appetizer was incredible, lentil soup, chicken kabobs, and a blueberry marscapone dessert... all to die for! The staff was friendly and I even came back the next night for a repeat. Highly recommended. This is a must! read more

I asked several Evansville locals for the best lunch spot, and this restaurant was recommended time after time. It was very unique and not something I expected in the small town of Newburgh. For starters, we tried the Shrimp Arazu which was similar to a Bang Bang Shrimp. The shrimp were crispy and coated with a yummy sauce. Then I moved to my lunch which was the Portabello Pesto & Goat Cheese wrap. The lavosh was flaky and so good. It was a cozy atmosphere, with a riverside setting. I enjoyed it. read more

I really enjoyed the food. The hummus platter was AMAZING. But they placed my boyfriend and I at a table right in front of the bathroom. So I had to not only hear everything going on in there, but smell it too. That ruined my meal quite a bit. It also took them a REALLY long time to wait on us once we were seated. I honestly think they forgot about us! Other than the bathroom situation, the food was superb. read more

So far I have eaten here twice, both times it took over an hour and a half to get our food. They did not seem very busy and the staff ignored us mostly. Once you actually get your meal it is very tasty but not quite worth the wait. read more

Service has really gone down hill. I don't know if the owners are distracted opening another location or what. But being told when you walk in and ask to sit at the bar that ok but the kitchen is backed up for 40 minutes. Happened again a week later. Also has happened to friends. Hey nothing like saying have a drink on us while you wait just be warned that there is a long wait for food. Ben, Penny. Fix this. If you don't you're going to lose out on customers read more

Have been half a dozen times or so. The food has been from good to really good. Once or twice we ended up with a scattered brain waitress but all other times the service has been great. We enjoy sitting at the bar and having appetizers also. Great place and a much needed addition to downtown Newburgh read more

Really good food. Different of what we normally eat, but it was good. Nice outdoor area, and close to Ben and Jerry ice creams.

This is the new best restaurant in the Evansville area. The food is consistently good, and the atmosphere is lovely. The owners are passionate about what they do, and it shows. This is one of the only restaurants I recommend to other people in Evansville because there are so few decent meals to be had here. If you haven't tried it, you need to, and if you have, I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. read more

My wife and I decided to eat here one night after hearing numerous people rave about how amazing the food was. The atmosphere was nice, staff was great, but our table was literally 6" away from the woman's restroom (Ehhh... I can shake that one off). Without seeing a menu, I went out on a limb and made an assumption that this place (saying Mediterranean food) would have saganaki ' opa !!. I asked our waitress for an order and was rather shocked to learn how not a single staff member knew what saganaki was ( No biggie huh? I can shrug that one off as well.) I wasn't very hungry so I just ordered a gyro. I am fully aware with the order I had placed that this is similar to dining at a high end steak house and ordering a pork chop. However, my gyro had French fries and pickles in it !! What's that?? I can't do that one. That is simply just horrible. read more

Owners are friendly, food is amazing. Great wine selection. Well needed for this area.

Great Mediterranean cuisine. The lamb chops were spectacular. The Lithuanian Torte was a perfect finish.

We had a reservation for the patio, but when we arrived (on time), we were told they had written down the info wrong, and we didn't actually have a table. The hostess scrambled to get a table ready for us, but it was obvious our party on top of the other tables were too much for our server to handle. Our server seemed a bit scatter-brained all night, at one point we were told the soup of the day was Kale soup, but then told it actually had no Kale in it (?), and when the soup arrived at our table it was actually tortilla soup! I ordered the Shepherd's Platter, one of the few vegetarian items available at night, and was a little disappointed by how small it was (and I'm not a bit eater by any means). Perhaps this was just an off-night for the new restaurant, so I may give Cafe Arazu another try. read more

Great food and atmosphere. I would recommend reservations though as it is a very popular place.

I waited over 80 minutes for my food and during that time was only checked on once. This is apparently par for the course as this has happened on more than one occasion with me. To top it all off, when I finally received my food it was incorrect. Not wanting to wait another hour I overlooked the mistake and ate what I was given. It was very underwhelming. This was the last chance for me. I will not be back and would encourage anyone considering this restaurant to go elsewhere. read more

Love this place, quality is superb! Penny makes the best middle east and Mediterranean food! Also her desserts are freshly made. This is a dining experience. It takes time for quality so enjoy the ambiance! Don't be in a hurry!! read more

Delicious! Just go, you won't be disappointed. I can't wait to see what they do with The Jungle in downtown Evansville.