Barney's Bar & restaurant

We had a very nice dinner at Barneys the other night and decided to try their Thursday AYCE BBQ ribs. The ribs come with cole slaw and fries. The portions were big but the ribs leave something to be desired. They were meaty but also quite fatty and could be smoked or charred or cooked longer. They bring out a half rack for the second round which we requested more charring (bark). They were just a little better but still fatty. We'll have to check out Smokey joes Tuesday AYCE ribs and let you know...

What's wrong with this picture??...We have been coming to Aruba many years and never ate at Barney's!! We always eat at Sole Mare and Barney's is literally just next door a few feet away! Last year we did walk in after dining at Sole Mare to inquire about their menu but did not eat there. Well, tonight we decided to give Barney's a try and realized what we've been missing out on all these years...unique delicious food at reasonable prices! Easy to make a reservation on their website. Elien (or is it Eline?) Scheele, one of the owners, replies quickly to confirm. Parking can be limited depending on which night but we had no problem on a Monday at 7PM. Eline greeted us and seated us at a nice table. Be aware...Barneys is "semi-open"...entrance doors left open because of inside bar which allows smoking (at bar). There was a young lady playing a guitar and singing. Barneys has an interesting and unique menu. Everything sounds yummy and you wish you could try it all. In the end, we decided on 2 appetizers, snails in a boat (escargots in mushroom caps) and deep fried mussels. Amy had grouper frajitas and I had the bacon cheeseburger soup (yes, you heard right) and the almond encrusted filet of grouper. For dessert, we had a round chocolate covered vanilla ice cream ball. Everything was delicious, albeit a little salty (except for dessert). Portions were generous, fresh, and reasonably priced. They have early bird and daily specials also (check their website) which we will return to try!

We always make sure to eat here at least twice during our stay in Aruba. Delicious and plentiful food with a very friendly and attentive staff. Looking forward to our visit next week.

This low key Restaurant is a must for everyone's vacation. The food is excellent the environment charming and the value super. The owners Ron & Eline are friendly, fun and talented! Eline is a wonderful chef and Ron makes the best Martinis on the island!

I live on the island part time and Barney's is kind of a go to place for us. The food is always very good, whether the nightly special or off the menu. The creme brule is a particularly tasty dessert. Ron's drink menu is quite large and he is a great mixer. Barney's is just a block east of the Wendy's stoplight on Palm Beach Road so it is an easy walk from the highrise hotels. It is family owned by Dutch Arubians so the place is clean and the staff very personable. Since it is not directly on the strip, prices are reasonable. It is a good place to have dinner.

Barney's is a special spot to eat at if you like good food and a price that won't kill the budget.
The grouper was quite good, and the pork schnitelz covers your plate, if you order this take note you may not be able to finish it, three of the four of us could not .
Drinks, and beer are a great value also.
Good food and good prices well done Barney's
we'll be back next year

Barney's is a must go to restaurant! Its the first restaurant here in Aruba where my daughter wants to come back! The portions are large, the food is delicious and the service is great! Its only a 10 minute walk from the main hotels in Palm Beach! Go go go!

Barney's was recommended to us by an acquaintance in the lobby of the Radisson. He was so pleased with the meal he had the night before that he suggested that we try Barney's. So...we cancelled our reservation at another spot and drove to Barney's ...on the Palm Beach Rd. in the same building where Pavarotti once was located. The surroundings are clean; the service friendly. There is a pianist providing nice, soft background music. Most importantly, the food! It was served hot; presentation was more than adequate. Barney's offers "specials...all you can eat" a few nights of the week. I had the ribs...a generous portion, well cooked. The meat came right off the bone with no trouble. Would definitely dine here again. Four and half stars!! :)

My husband and I have been coming to Aruba for 16 years and have tried them all. This place was by far the best!!
The all you can eat ribs on Thursdays nights and Grouper night were the best. There is more food on the plate than we could eat not like a lot of other restaurants where you leave still hungry. The food was always hot and we never waited for a thing. The service was great and everyone made us feel at home. We will be sure to go back next year when we return. Another great thing is they are in walking distance from the Hotels so we did not need a cab. The prices are very low so we could go more than once a week.

Had ribs at Barneys last Thursday. Food was excellent as usual - we live in Aruba. Ribs are as good as anyplace on the island. We both also had potato soup which I have had many places here and Barney's is the best. If you are looking for a reasonably priced casual place a short distance off the strip, I highly recommend Barney's (though be aware I am just a regular diner, not a Food Critic like the poster below).