Writing this review from the stance of employment. Would avoid at all costs. Owner has a history of stealing tips from employees years ago which he apologized for. Then in January of 2025 his anti Somali pro ICE opinions became public. This was while there was an immigrant owned residency doing the food program at bar brava. This means the rest of the menu is bottled wine beer and sake. No housemade cocktails, nothing. I say this to say, bar brava (Dan) did not need to put in extra work to provide a unique experience. The magic was provided through the food.
No surprise, the food residency pulled out when Dan refused to first retract his opinions (they gave him a chance). Then the public backlash came and Dan Rice apologized.
I was working for bar brava and being a stellar employee during the food program. I received no communication from Dan when they closed. Only communication from the bar manager who was no longer working for them (nice of him). Now I see on social media they have reopened. So I guess I’ve been fired? This closing put very immediate stress on rent and bills since my work schedule was uprooted.
Anyway, I guess this is a shout to the void. Or to Dan. Crazy crazy way to behave. I do not accept your apology nor do I think you have changed.
Edited: correction January 2025 to 2026
AuntieTallulah Proudlyungrateful Magillicuddy
Only Nazis and scum eat here now
Ava Olson
Updating my review from a couple years back to call out how ridiculously tasty the new sushi installation is. The Brava roll is maybe the best sushi I’ve ever tasted?! We also had the bluefin tuna roll (great, more fishy), and the waygu sando (worth the price tag).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoon, Five Spice Tofu, Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Allen
Amazing.
Best sushi I've had in a while. The Bar Brava roll was ridiculously good.
If you can swing it, the waygu sando is an experience. Melts in your mouth.
The Tuna Crisp were a delicuous starter.
Service was great.
10/10 will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kennis Littleton
Holy smokes. Sushi by baaska is out of this world. We hope he stays!
Deeyon Persaud
Food was not good at all for the prices
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Jacob Juiciano
Owned by an Anti-Somali bigot (and crazed anti-vaxx weirdo) who peddles his views regarding his hate for East-African people all over FB. The audacity of a white bigot to operate an establishment over North is both infuriating and bewildering. Avoid at all costs.
Rick Guerra
Great food with attentive and knowledgeable staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MS S
Incredible experience all around! The food, wine pairings, service, and overall atmosphere were exceptional.
In a world full of businesses looking for gimmicky quick profits, Bar Brava truly cares about the customer experience from start to finish.
Huge shoutout to our server, Nico (hope I’m spelling it right), for going above and beyond to provide us with great service.
We will certainly be returning and stay updated with future events Bar Brava has in store.
Judy Klevan
Delicious wines that you probably haven’t had before, tasty plates of interesting food and a knowledgeable wine sommelier! What else could you want?! It’s a great place to drink, taste and relax.
I took a group here this last week for a tasting and we had such a good time. Everything they served was delicious. I highly recommend the bacon potato pierogis! The owner, Dan, poured the glasses and you can tell he loves what he does. The service was top notch. We learned a lot about the phenomenal natural wines they serve and we will be back again with more people!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
GM
I definitely see what the hype is about! Bar Brava’s wine and food are spectacular.
We tried the tartar and shrimp roll special to start things off. The saucy, walnut shrimp roll on a soft potato bun was insane. I was obsessed, I could eat 3 of these. You guys should put this on the menu!
The fried rice and general Tso’s chicken for our entree was out of this world. The crispy chicken and delicious, tangy vegetables paired wonderfully with the piping hot fried rice.
Looking forward to coming back for more bomb bites!
Sara Maria Carrillo
Thee best experience!! Amazing friendly vibes and food! The chefs were super interactive as well!! Thank you for a wonderful evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Murray
I was so excited to try this place—natural wines and steak and fries sounded like a perfect combo. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a big disappointment. We waited over 10 minutes just to order a glass of wine, and another 10 minutes to actually get them. Keep in mind, the restaurant is small, with maybe 10 tables total.
I ordered the steak and fries, and it was honestly the worst steak I’ve ever had. It lacked flavor, was overly salted, and had a strange texture—almost like it had been cooked in canola oil. They served it on top of fries, which made the whole plate saggy. Really disappointing experience overall. The wine was good though!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
dj demik
Awesome place with resident chefs rotating out. Always a new menu item!
Writing this review from the stance of employment. Would avoid at all costs. Owner has a history of stealing tips from employees years ago which he apologized for. Then in January of 2025 his anti Somali pro ICE opinions became public. This was while there was an immigrant owned residency doing the food program at bar brava. This means the rest of the menu is bottled wine beer and sake. No housemade cocktails, nothing. I say this to say, bar brava (Dan) did not need to put in extra work to provide a unique experience. The magic was provided through the food. No surprise, the food residency pulled out when Dan refused to first retract his opinions (they gave him a chance). Then the public backlash came and Dan Rice apologized. I was working for bar brava and being a stellar employee during the food program. I received no communication from Dan when they closed. Only communication from the bar manager who was no longer working for them (nice of him). Now I see on social media they have reopened. So I guess I’ve been fired? This closing put very immediate stress on rent and bills since my work schedule was uprooted. Anyway, I guess this is a shout to the void. Or to Dan. Crazy crazy way to behave. I do not accept your apology nor do I think you have changed. Edited: correction January 2025 to 2026
Only Nazis and scum eat here now
Updating my review from a couple years back to call out how ridiculously tasty the new sushi installation is. The Brava roll is maybe the best sushi I’ve ever tasted?! We also had the bluefin tuna roll (great, more fishy), and the waygu sando (worth the price tag).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoon, Five Spice Tofu, Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Amazing.
Best sushi I've had in a while. The Bar Brava roll was ridiculously good.
If you can swing it, the waygu sando is an experience. Melts in your mouth.
The Tuna Crisp were a delicuous starter.
Service was great.
10/10 will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Holy smokes. Sushi by baaska is out of this world. We hope he stays!
Food was not good at all for the prices
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Owned by an Anti-Somali bigot (and crazed anti-vaxx weirdo) who peddles his views regarding his hate for East-African people all over FB. The audacity of a white bigot to operate an establishment over North is both infuriating and bewildering. Avoid at all costs.
Great food with attentive and knowledgeable staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible experience all around! The food, wine pairings, service, and overall atmosphere were exceptional.
In a world full of businesses looking for gimmicky quick profits, Bar Brava truly cares about the customer experience from start to finish.
Huge shoutout to our server, Nico (hope I’m spelling it right), for going above and beyond to provide us with great service.
We will certainly be returning and stay updated with future events Bar Brava has in store.
Delicious wines that you probably haven’t had before, tasty plates of interesting food and a knowledgeable wine sommelier! What else could you want?! It’s a great place to drink, taste and relax.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I took a group here this last week for a tasting and we had such a good time. Everything they served was delicious. I highly recommend the bacon potato pierogis! The owner, Dan, poured the glasses and you can tell he loves what he does. The service was top notch. We learned a lot about the phenomenal natural wines they serve and we will be back again with more people!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I definitely see what the hype is about! Bar Brava’s wine and food are spectacular.
We tried the tartar and shrimp roll special to start things off. The saucy, walnut shrimp roll on a soft potato bun was insane. I was obsessed, I could eat 3 of these. You guys should put this on the menu!
The fried rice and general Tso’s chicken for our entree was out of this world. The crispy chicken and delicious, tangy vegetables paired wonderfully with the piping hot fried rice.
Looking forward to coming back for more bomb bites!
Thee best experience!! Amazing friendly vibes and food! The chefs were super interactive as well!! Thank you for a wonderful evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was so excited to try this place—natural wines and steak and fries sounded like a perfect combo. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a big disappointment. We waited over 10 minutes just to order a glass of wine, and another 10 minutes to actually get them. Keep in mind, the restaurant is small, with maybe 10 tables total.
I ordered the steak and fries, and it was honestly the worst steak I’ve ever had. It lacked flavor, was overly salted, and had a strange texture—almost like it had been cooked in canola oil. They served it on top of fries, which made the whole plate saggy. Really disappointing experience overall. The wine was good though!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Awesome place with resident chefs rotating out. Always a new menu item!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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