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BARDA

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

26 Nov 2024

20:30

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Inspired by the parrillas of his native Argentina and the hip enclaves of contemporary Buenos Aires, Chef Javier Bardauil brings the art of live-fire cooking to Detroit at BARDA — a modern steakhouse where ancestral traditions meet out-of-this-world innovation. The BARDA kitchen relies solely on a wood-burning grill and oven, ensuring that every dish is either flame-cooked, fire-kissed, or served raw, showcasing premium cuts of meat and high-quality seafood and vegetables prepared to highlight their natural flavors. The thoughtfully curated South American wine list and playful cocktail menu provide artful balance to the fire-infused cuisine. Recognized as a James Beard Award finalist for Best New Restaurant in 2022, Barda invites you to experience the depth and warmth that only live-fire cooking can offer, in a futuristic space unlike any other restaurant in America.

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Executive chef: Javier Bardauil

From the OpenTable editors: Detroit’s first Argentine restaurant, BARDA roared into Motor City in 2021. The steakhouse’s open kitchen is a showcase for Buenos Aires native and chef Javier Bardauil’s exciting live fire cooking, which earned the restaurant a James Beard nod for Best New Restaurant in 2022. Settle into one of the intimate booths in the sleek, dark blue space for a South American feast starring fresh ceviche, flame-kissed steaks, and inventive cocktails.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Global, International, South American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(313) 952-5182
Website
https://bardadetroit.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Host your next event at Barda or Puma! We offer different options for parties spanning from 12 to 104. Please reach out to us for more information regarding events.
Private party contact
Cass Garcia: (313) 952-5182

Location
4842 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208
Area
Detroit
Cross Street
There's a lot on the side of our building, and additional street parking
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

Bar Top Reservations
Multiple dates available
The bar is center stage in the dining room! We serve our full dinner menu as well as bar only specials at table-height seats. It has a perfect view of our open kitchen and the flames.
Dining Room Reservation
Multiple dates available
Our intimate booth seating allows the perfect amount of privacy for a date night, dinner with friends or a business dinner to seal the deal.

What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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9 Reviews

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patrick
Indiana
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was great, the atmosphere was nice too. I'd recommend BARDA and definitely plan to go again.
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Mark
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Barda is the best restaurant in Detroit. Amazing food, personable and professional service, and a vibe like no other. Honestly, this place is one of a kind in the country. So so good and highly recommended.
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Madrona
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow, my experience dining at BARDA was nothing short of incredible. The food was nothing short of fantastic (no surprises there) but what really blew me away was the service my group experienced. There was never a water cup unfilled, always a staff member waiting to address your every need, and an inviting vibe that was sure to make anyone feel comfortable and welcome. Big thank you’s to chef Javier and the BARDA staff for an unforgettable dining experience.
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Mary
Detroit
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVE Barda!! Delicious food and fun ambience! Always a pleasure
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DanielleM
Calgary
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food ! Amazing ambience & vibe!! Definitely would recommend!
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RandyE
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants I’ve been to in years and right in my hometown. I didn’t have any expectations going in and I was absolutely blown away. Everything from the layout and design to the food was absolutely incredible. Just a great vibe too. I can’t wait to go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Most consistent kitchen in Detroit. Formula: sit at the bar. Burger, potatoes, fennel. You are welcome.
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Franca
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Food and service was outstanding
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a remarkably great experience here. Remarks: what a vibe! Sitting in Barda, you’re surrounded in a cozy blue tile, glowing red neon light, easy to enjoy tunes, happy-to-meet-you staff, and my god, consistently the best damn food I can find in a town known for its strength in the kitchen! Barda has created a place that feels exactly like what you think “cool Detroit restaurant” should feel like AND while the food is just that cool too. Because the pretty places that put together “meh” food and drinks are hard to want to return to visit. Really enjoyed myself this last trip—enough to inspire me to actually write a review. Mouth watering green apple and scallop ceviche, steak tartar with marrow and sourdough toast, cauliflower with bagna cauda, and naturally, chorizo and chimichurri all joined me for dinner. I was feeling snacks, but I’d recommend the more serious entrees too: Bife strip steak, short rib, trout, pork tomahawk…It’s a dream spot for those who like big grilled meats, or the more delicate dishes like ceviche, or the charred beet flower who’s reputation often precedes itself. Every visit is just always so great, top to bottom. The staff is clearly a total team. Nothing ever feels overbearing, just all cohesion and kindness. Honestly, that’s hard to find these days and in surprisingly upscale places—simply someone who is happy to be helping you out. You feel valued. And you feel like they take providing you value, simply because you picked them for dinner, refreshingly seriously. There is some great energy flowing through there. And the food is always, if I may say, flames.
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BARDA is rated 4.7 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

26 Nov 2024

20:30

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

4842 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208

Additional information

Cross Street
There's a lot on the side of our building, and additional street parking
Area
Detroit
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Global, International, South American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://bardadetroit.com/
Phone number
(313) 952-5182
Private party facilities
Host your next event at Barda or Puma! We offer different options for parties spanning from 12 to 104. Please reach out to us for more information regarding events.
Private party contact
Cass Garcia: (313) 952-5182

BARDA

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Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Bar Top Reservations

Dining Room Reservation

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What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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