Really cool vibe here but even better was the food and service. Nostalgia was such a great concept for a tasting menu. Staff was excellent. Cannot wait to get back and will definitely let everyone know about you guys.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joey Mihelich
Impecable service and wildly good food. Top, top tier tasting menu! A must not miss for Charlotte ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Joe Greenberg
From my younger years working in some of the finest kitchens in NYC, to now adulthood having, and being able to indulge in some of the world's most renowned culinary destinations, I have always been a big supporter of the misunderstood art of minimalist/progressive gastronomy.
I have always been the guy that tells critics: "No, no. You need to give it a chance" while going into long stories, anxiously justify a concept that I don't entirely believe any kitchen knows how to deliver.
After my visit to Bardo, I couldn't not justify, not even to myself, the existence of this establishment.
The end result was a poorly executed attempt at innovative cuisine. The examples were not planned out or paired correctly. After my 3rd course ( of 10) I had enough.
There was no rhyme or reason to anything that was hitting my table. No innovation, but rather an unnecessaraly deconstruction of childhood staples.
They called it a "nostalgia menu" But it felt more like a cold reminder of all the childhood memories we all wish to never revisit again. And the ones we would never willingly pay the hefty price of admission to relive.
I have never been one to knock someone vision, but this felt like children playing kitchen.
The staff was very friendly, the ambiance was as misunderstood as the food.
Seriously. In over 20 years of trying every new gastronomic idea, tonight I left puzzled and confused.
Brett Seward
Phenomenal restaurant with fresh, creative dishes and excellent cocktails that took us on a 10 course culinary adventure with the nostalgia theme. Everyone from the kitchen to the front of house were nice, knowledgeable, and are true culinary artists. Highly recommend for a high end culinary journey!
Drew Dibenedictis
A friend and I dined here on Tuesday and it was fantastic! We did the 10 course tasting menu and the theme was nostalgia. Everything was well thought out and elevated. Our server Haley was very knowledgeable and friendly. She was interested in what we thought about everything we were tasting. 10/10 would recommend!
Susan Yanik
We've tried this restaurant on two prior occasions, and found it to be fun with great music, friendly staff with an interesting, good tasting menu. We went last night and were surprised by the change to not only an Asian-only tasting menu, but in the terrible quality of the food. The only item on the 10 course tasting menu worth finishing was the pate de fruits. Again, the vibe is pleasant, everyone is very nice and hardworking, but this new menu is absolutely dreadful, especially for the price.
Stephen Ternes
Went to Bardo for the first time, on a date night with the wife. Building was cool, staff was nice, food… well the place was nice. This is a BAD menu, everything tasted like it had this Star Anise or Cloves, also everything had Mint… 5 course meal with each having the same overpowering seasoning, rice wasn’t cooked properly… I could go one but let’s just say it was overall just horrible, we didn’t finish a single dish, less than half, wasn’t worth the $200. Then to make it better we both spent the night in the fetal position as the dinner got us both seriously sick, then spent another hour this morning of us rotating urgent runs to the bathroom. So whoever the chef was last night…?? I hope this part time gig is helping you pay for you tuition to be an engineer or something, cuz food ain’t your calling homie.
Keith Chan
Disappointed.
I’ve eaten at many tasting menu places and Michelin star restaurants in Chicago, NYC, Paris and around the world. I was not planning on comparing Bardo to these restaurants. HOWEVER, if you are going to charge the same as a 1 Michelin star restaurant, then the food better be on point. Unfortunately, they did not deliver and the $400 spent on the 2 person, 10 course tasting menu was not worth the quality nor experience of night.
There were more misses than hits. Each dish was either missing something or was executed poorly.
For example, the first course was turnips with a kimchi butter. The turnips on my wife’s plate was cooked thoroughly. However, my turnips were undercooked and still raw and hard. Did they cook these 2 identical items separately for the same table??
The very next dish was an asian sliced bbq pork dish. My pork was overcooked while my wife’s came out just right. Once again, are they cooking these same items in separate pans for the same table?
The third course was a hamachi crudo. The sauce that they put the hamachi on was too spicy and did not pair with the rest of the plate. I like spicy food but this was not well thought through. A light lime acidic broth instead of this sauce would have nailed this dish.
The timing for the plates were also messed up. Our reservation was at 8 pm and we were right on time. By 9:30, we were only on our 4th dish. There were multiple instances where we were waiting 10-15 minutes for the next course. There were 2 tables that showed up 30-45 min after us and we finished together (after 11. So 3+ hrs on 10 courses…. smh). I understand that they don’t want it to seem like they only have one table left eating at the end of the night but if we show up 30 - 45 min before someone else, don’t make us wait for them to catch up with us.
The worst part is that they had issues with their liquor license and could not serve alcohol. The alcohol free drinks were not good and not worth the $10. Just stick with water. Better yet, take you $400 elsewhere.
Extremely disappointed. Hard to see myself coming back. This is supposed to be one of the top restaurants in Charlotte.
Not looking good for Charlotte…
Ben Johnson
My wife and I had the 5 course meal. It was amazing. Every dish had a unique flavor we’d never tasted before. The pork belly and mushrooms were out of control good!
Very creative meals and drinks. Service was excellent! The sommelier made some excellent choices. One choice paired so well with my meal it was like the taste blossomed in my mouth. Bartender was superhelpful. We'll definitely be v trying to recreate these dishes at home!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dione Goyette
We were hoping for what others experienced but alas. This is so not worth the money. Wait staff was friendly but shoddy. The food was sometimes cold. One item - roasted shallots? I couldn’t even chew - The cutlery and service was so sub par. I’m confused at so many 5 star ratings.
Brian T
This place is killer!!! Don't be scared and come with open mind, best meal in long time.
Vegetarian options: Lady next to us was happy with her vegetarian options.
Joshua Ambrose
So this place is overall just awesome. The atmosphere is completely not what I expected but I absolutely loved. The staff is super knowledgeable about the food, drinks, and the pairings. Don't ask about the menu just sit back and enjoy whatever comes out to you. I tried stuff I swore I would never eat and it was delicious. Tier 2 pairing is worth it and really enhances the experience. I will absolutely be going back to visit. To all the staff there bravo and many more years so successful meal ahead.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AMS
HANDS DOWN the WORST meal I've had in a long time - small portions for a menu I had no visibility to in part of a tasting menu and WAY over priced. The only course I enjoyed was dessert. We spent $400 on I don't know what, because I'm still hungry.
Beautiful restaurant and delicious food !!!👍
Really cool vibe here but even better was the food and service. Nostalgia was such a great concept for a tasting menu. Staff was excellent. Cannot wait to get back and will definitely let everyone know about you guys.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Impecable service and wildly good food. Top, top tier tasting menu! A must not miss for Charlotte ⭐️⭐️⭐️
From my younger years working in some of the finest kitchens in NYC, to now adulthood having, and being able to indulge in some of the world's most renowned culinary destinations, I have always been a big supporter of the misunderstood art of minimalist/progressive gastronomy.
I have always been the guy that tells critics: "No, no. You need to give it a chance" while going into long stories, anxiously justify a concept that I don't entirely believe any kitchen knows how to deliver.
After my visit to Bardo, I couldn't not justify, not even to myself, the existence of this establishment.
The end result was a poorly executed attempt at innovative cuisine. The examples were not planned out or paired correctly. After my 3rd course ( of 10) I had enough.
There was no rhyme or reason to anything that was hitting my table. No innovation, but rather an unnecessaraly deconstruction of childhood staples.
They called it a "nostalgia menu" But it felt more like a cold reminder of all the childhood memories we all wish to never revisit again. And the ones we would never willingly pay the hefty price of admission to relive.
I have never been one to knock someone vision, but this felt like children playing kitchen.
The staff was very friendly, the ambiance was as misunderstood as the food.
Seriously. In over 20 years of trying every new gastronomic idea, tonight I left puzzled and confused.
Phenomenal restaurant with fresh, creative dishes and excellent cocktails that took us on a 10 course culinary adventure with the nostalgia theme. Everyone from the kitchen to the front of house were nice, knowledgeable, and are true culinary artists. Highly recommend for a high end culinary journey!
A friend and I dined here on Tuesday and it was fantastic! We did the 10 course tasting menu and the theme was nostalgia. Everything was well thought out and elevated. Our server Haley was very knowledgeable and friendly. She was interested in what we thought about everything we were tasting. 10/10 would recommend!
We've tried this restaurant on two prior occasions, and found it to be fun with great music, friendly staff with an interesting, good tasting menu. We went last night and were surprised by the change to not only an Asian-only tasting menu, but in the terrible quality of the food. The only item on the 10 course tasting menu worth finishing was the pate de fruits. Again, the vibe is pleasant, everyone is very nice and hardworking, but this new menu is absolutely dreadful, especially for the price.
Went to Bardo for the first time, on a date night with the wife. Building was cool, staff was nice, food… well the place was nice. This is a BAD menu, everything tasted like it had this Star Anise or Cloves, also everything had Mint… 5 course meal with each having the same overpowering seasoning, rice wasn’t cooked properly… I could go one but let’s just say it was overall just horrible, we didn’t finish a single dish, less than half, wasn’t worth the $200. Then to make it better we both spent the night in the fetal position as the dinner got us both seriously sick, then spent another hour this morning of us rotating urgent runs to the bathroom. So whoever the chef was last night…?? I hope this part time gig is helping you pay for you tuition to be an engineer or something, cuz food ain’t your calling homie.
Disappointed.
I’ve eaten at many tasting menu places and Michelin star restaurants in Chicago, NYC, Paris and around the world. I was not planning on comparing Bardo to these restaurants. HOWEVER, if you are going to charge the same as a 1 Michelin star restaurant, then the food better be on point. Unfortunately, they did not deliver and the $400 spent on the 2 person, 10 course tasting menu was not worth the quality nor experience of night.
There were more misses than hits. Each dish was either missing something or was executed poorly.
For example, the first course was turnips with a kimchi butter. The turnips on my wife’s plate was cooked thoroughly. However, my turnips were undercooked and still raw and hard. Did they cook these 2 identical items separately for the same table??
The very next dish was an asian sliced bbq pork dish. My pork was overcooked while my wife’s came out just right. Once again, are they cooking these same items in separate pans for the same table?
The third course was a hamachi crudo. The sauce that they put the hamachi on was too spicy and did not pair with the rest of the plate. I like spicy food but this was not well thought through. A light lime acidic broth instead of this sauce would have nailed this dish.
The timing for the plates were also messed up. Our reservation was at 8 pm and we were right on time. By 9:30, we were only on our 4th dish. There were multiple instances where we were waiting 10-15 minutes for the next course. There were 2 tables that showed up 30-45 min after us and we finished together (after 11. So 3+ hrs on 10 courses…. smh). I understand that they don’t want it to seem like they only have one table left eating at the end of the night but if we show up 30 - 45 min before someone else, don’t make us wait for them to catch up with us.
The worst part is that they had issues with their liquor license and could not serve alcohol. The alcohol free drinks were not good and not worth the $10. Just stick with water. Better yet, take you $400 elsewhere.
Extremely disappointed. Hard to see myself coming back. This is supposed to be one of the top restaurants in Charlotte.
Not looking good for Charlotte…
My wife and I had the 5 course meal. It was amazing. Every dish had a unique flavor we’d never tasted before. The pork belly and mushrooms were out of control good!
Restaurantji Recommends
Very creative meals and drinks. Service was excellent! The sommelier made some excellent choices. One choice paired so well with my meal it was like the taste blossomed in my mouth. Bartender was superhelpful. We'll definitely be v trying to recreate these dishes at home!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were hoping for what others experienced but alas. This is so not worth the money. Wait staff was friendly but shoddy. The food was sometimes cold. One item - roasted shallots? I couldn’t even chew - The cutlery and service was so sub par. I’m confused at so many 5 star ratings.
This place is killer!!!
Don't be scared and come with open mind, best meal in long time.
Vegetarian options: Lady next to us was happy with her vegetarian options.
So this place is overall just awesome. The atmosphere is completely not what I expected but I absolutely loved. The staff is super knowledgeable about the food, drinks, and the pairings. Don't ask about the menu just sit back and enjoy whatever comes out to you. I tried stuff I swore I would never eat and it was delicious. Tier 2 pairing is worth it and really enhances the experience. I will absolutely be going back to visit. To all the staff there bravo and many more years so successful meal ahead.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
HANDS DOWN the WORST meal I've had in a long time - small portions for a menu I had no visibility to in part of a tasting menu and WAY over priced. The only course I enjoyed was dessert. We spent $400 on I don't know what, because I'm still hungry.
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