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BARDA, Detroit, MI
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BARDA

$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
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.

Why they're an Icon

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.

Additional information

  • Location
    4842 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208
  • Phone number
    (313) 952-5182
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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.
    Bar Top Reservations Photo

  • 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.
    Dining Room Reservation Photo

Private dining

Menu

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What 62 people are saying

BARDA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Hot spot

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Steakhouse

  • Detroit

    Hot spot

  • Detroit

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BARDA offers a "memorable dining experience" with "exceptional flavors" and a "vibrant atmosphere." The menu features standout dishes like "short rib" and "Baked Alaska," complemented by "friendly and attentive service." While prices are on the higher side, the restaurant is praised for its "consistently fabulous" food and "unique vibe," making it a top choice in Detroit.
62 Reviews

  1. Steven

    Detroit4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal results coming out of this kitchen. Chef Javier and his team bring the flavors of Argentina to this bustling culinary oasis on Grand River. The porterhouse special served with its perfect crust and the best chimichurri you will find in town Charred caesar, chorizo and burrata starters set the tone.and the potatoes were a must do accompaniment with the wood-fired steak. Burnt Alaska was a delicious closer and the pavlova was a delightful surprise. An epic evening!

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  2. milan VIP

    Detroit80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best culinary experiences we've had in a long time. How did they make cauliflower juicy? Make sure you get the short rib. All the desserts are magic.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, killer service! Every recommendation was a win. Can’t wait to come back.

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  4. DaveP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience at Barda. No small detail was ignored. Cass greeted you at the door with enthusiasm and a fantastic welcome and the bar crew including Josh and Mike were excellent. Food was great and service was better.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Potatoes and short rib are must gets. Skip the trout in my opinion. New favorite restaurant in the city

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great experience! Amazing food and spectacular service!

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  7. Paula

    Detroit22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Whereas some items on the menu were unique and delicious there are too many items that are spicy. As someone who cannot do spice my options were very limited. I thought I chose a dish that would be okay and it too was too spicy hot. Disappointing.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Holy cow, does this place take the cake!!! Huge kudos to the chef and staff, the best dining experience we have had in awhile! Thank you all for such a memorable meal

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  9. namratha VIP

    Philadelphia19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always Barda provides a delicious meal with wonderful layered flavors from drinks to dessert. We had the short rib, the beets, crudo, baked Alaska, and fennel and alcoholic and nonalcoholic cocktails. Everything was divine and cooked to perfection. This is one restaurant in Detroit which could easily fit in in any major city on any coast and we are lucky it’s here in Detroit. The staff and chef were so friendly and amazing!

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  10. Deunta

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience here celebrating a Birthday. Vibe was great.. food was pricey!

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FAQs

BARDA is rated 4.8 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for BARDA

4842 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (313) 952-5182
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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