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BARDA

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Hot spot
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

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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Additional information

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
Neighborhood
Detroit
Cross street
There's a lot on the side of our building, and additional street parking
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Best Overall
Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Hot spot
Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Steakhouse
Detroit
Best Overall
Detroit
Hot spot
Detroit
Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barda offers an "incredible dining experience" with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." The lively atmosphere and exceptional dishes like steak tartare and bone marrow are highlights. While some note high drink prices and staffing issues, the overall consensus praises its unique Detroit vibe and "consistently fabulous" food. Highly recommended for any occasion.

52 Reviews

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Patrick
Detroit
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious! Nice, vibrant atmosphere. Appetizers, entree and dessert! The Burnt Alaska was excellent, nice chocolate but not too sweet and the flaming meringue was a nice experience. The Broken Pavlova is the best dessert we have had in quite a while. The citrus mouse was so bright & light w/ flavor while the strawberries, salmon roe and hibiscus were an amazing twist! So good!
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Marcus
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the porterhouse steak with potatoes and grilled cauliflower and everything was delicious! Great Valentine’s Day! And great cocktails!
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Roger
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A unique and awesome experience. Among the pantheon of outstanding Detroit restaurants.
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Brianna
Las Vegas
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Small space, but loved the vibe with the red lights and open kitchen in the back of the restaurant. Perfect gesture of coat check at the door!!Charred Caesar was exclllent. The short rib was wonderful, tender, tasteful, cooked perfect. Bife was 3/5. Baked Alaska a must try!!! I will return.
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Marc
Detroit
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The trout was beautifully cooked and well seasoned. The burrata was beautifully plated and had great flavors, the potatoes were deliciously spicy and flavorful. The biggest disappointment was that my $68 streak has unrendered, chewy fat. These are the qualities I look for in a higher end restaurant. That steak wasn’t worth half the cost.
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Rosa
San Francisco
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Hostess was great and excited to have us! Drinks were great, food was mid and bartender/server was mid. The food was good but nothing out of this world. The server seemed very disinterested in providing help with food selection or answering questions in regards to portions. He was not as interested as keeping up with us as he was with the couple next to us. We too would’ve loved the same service
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quite honestly one of the Top 5 best steaks I have ever had. Everything about our experience at Barda was exceptional. When we first walked in we were greeted at the door by a friendly hosted who offered to coat check out jackets. We chose to sit at the bar for a more intimate experience with the bartender. Our bartender/waitress was extremely knowledgeable with the menu. She gave us amazing recommendations on drinks and helped us with our food choices. The Lomo Beef Tenderloin was cooked to perfection, the Charred Caesar was the best I've ever had, their side potatoes has the perfect level of spice & the Burrata was so light and refreshing. Everything was extremely enjoyable. We will definitely be back!
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Abigail
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The steak tartar was delicious and with the bone marrow, top notch, one of my favorite things I've had in a long while. The black rice was rich and bright. Service was friendly and overall very comfortable seating at the bar.
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austin
Detroit
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Hello, I had a reservation for 745. I didnt get seated till 810 ish. And I had reservation for a table but had to compromise for a bar seat. This made me late to another reservation. Could I get a discount pleased
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Loron
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time. Food was excellent, never disappoints!
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FAQs

BARDA is rated 4.8 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 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
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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