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I was downtown on a Friday evening and was looking for a happy hour and came across this restaurant, which was unique in its style starting from the outside Terrace to the inside seat. It may be considered small, but it had very unique features the food that they have for happy hour was very tasty bites. I recommend going to this restaurant. The food was very good although I purchased off the happy hour that was enough for me. They do have a dinner menu with more items available.
Baru is a fun, Instagrammable spot downtown. Nate and I were looking for a place to grab an early dinner before heading to a show so we were able to get a table right away (around 5 pm). Our server was really helpful with recommendations so we ordered the empanadas, a side of Brussels sprouts, fish tacos, and a slider. We got the empanadas first and they were awesome--super flaky pastry with tender chicken and a delicious dipping sauce. I would order these every time! The fish tacos were just okay--the fish itself was cooked nicely but not crispy (kind of damp) and the tortillas were a bit tough and not very flavorful. The Brussels sprouts were listed on the menu as being "crispy" but they were pretty mushy. They had good flavor, though, and it was a large portion for a $7 side. Finally, the slider was very tasty and it came with a side of fries, which was nice. We didn't get any cocktails or desserts, but those all sounded pretty good. Overall it was a good experience, but for the price I was expecting the food to hit a bit better.
Tasty dinner & cocktails on a cold Saturday night Braised Oxtail was FANTASTIC, Tres Leches Bread Pudding was so good....Caribbean Rose & Bourbon Sage cocktails Fun music, nice decor, area parking was pricey but close by. Service was just okay (lots of delay between visits, missed items, wrong cocktail) very sweet/personable, just didn't have it totally together and it impacted the experience . Maybe newer server. I will give them another try, for sure, because the food outweighed that part of the experience
Service was okay. Food was good as well. The plantains were excellent and had the perfect cook. Oxtail was the best entree served at our table.
Came here to Baru for happy hour on a Friday -- happy hour runs until 7 PM, which is great. They have an awesome selection with $12 cocktails and $8 apps. I really enjoyed my drink. I ordered the empanadas; they were okay, but not my favorite. I absolutely loved the décor and atmosphere -- super cute. The wait staff was great, too. Overall, I'd definitely come back!
Tried this fairly new eatery (kiddie corner to Fixins') w my mom on a Sunday afternoon. Perfect weather to sit outside with a slight breeze. I can appreciate the fairly spread out arrangement of chairs, couches, and tables. The patio is lower with lots of things to look at all-around. I don't drink, so I can't speak for that, but I did try the chicken empanadas, guacamole, and sliders. They serve brunch till 3PM and were out of the avocado toast - good sign. Food did not take long, with surprisingly filling portions that seemed small at first. Everything was hot and crisp. I like that there were trees surrounding the patio as this helps with sun beating down on the tables without umbrellas. Service was awesome and he recommended a few things, no physical menu just yet, but staff are obviously working out the kinks of recently opening. I would definitely return here on a nice afternoon/evening for a few shareable places and ambiance! I can't wait to see what their lunch is like and how they manage with more of a crowd. The music was nice, too!
My wife and I came here for Valentines Day and it was a really cool space. We ordered the oysters and yellowtail crudo as starters, both of which were incredible. I ordered the short rib as my main and my wife ordered the grilled whole seabass. I really enjoyed the short rib and loved that they came with plantains and brussel sprouts. The seabass was also packed with flavor. We finished with the tres leches bread pudding, and it definitely delivered. The service was great, especially on a busy night. Definitely recommend for a date night and there's a cool speakeasy underneath as well!
Baru was really nice!! From the amazing variety of cocktails to the delicious starters and entrees, my friends and I enjoyed ourselves from start to finish. Service was awesome and the waitress did a good job explaining all of the ingredients and portion sizes. The ambiance was really nice and inspired by the islands. I look forward to going back!
A group of about 15 of us gathered for brunch here on Super Bowl Sunday. My friend whose birthday it was spoke to the owner or manager before we came in so we were expecting a great experience. Almost everyone got a bottomless drink and they kept refilling the same cup. After so many refills we would have to request new cups. We were not aware of the charge for condiments for the tacos that were very bland. Most of the table complained about the food and left still hungry. We were given the wrong food or it just wasn't made right. They should go back to the drawing board for brunch and really train the staff for it. I would say that maybe brunch isn't their strong suit but they are a great place for lunch or dinner.
My son n I was here today for their Mother's Day Brunch which was GREAT!!! The atmosphere was beautiful, they not only had music playing but also had a violinist playing along with the songs playing LOVED IT! Our server was excellent, can't remember her name but she didn't miss a beat with checking on us!! We decided to order our entire meal at once cuz it did take a few minutes to even have someone get our order!! We ordered Bottomless Mimosas, my son had the regular n I had Strawberry which were good BUT be careful cuz they add like $5 for the flavors! Then we ordered appetizers, chicken empanadas which was really good with had pickled red onions n an aoli , we also ordered a Watermelon Salad (very very good) BUT it showed up AFTER my sons entree was at the table, once we mentioned it to a waiter we received it but we was ready to say never mind but they took it off the bill but onto the the entree's my son had the Birria Enchiladas OMG DELICIOUS especially with the fried eggs on top n just a lil heat to the sauce!! I had the Dulce de Leche French Toast (it DIDNT HAVE A CHANCE) !! Overall, I would definitely go back but the kitchen has to do better!!! They also had a gentleman there taking pictures n posting on Instagram!! GREAT vibe
Baru is beautiful! The attention to detail is very impressive. No expense was spared to create a great space! I wasn't the biggest fan of my fare. The salsa wasn't winning,, my shrimp taco was a 6/7 but my husband says his short ribs were amazing.
Great evening, beautiful decor, wonderful service all accompanied by a delish meal from start to finish! My hottest homie and I split the chef's empanadas, Ahi nachos, short ribs and the bread pudding. Also enjoyed a few cocktails: The Pink Lady & Baru Heat. A perfect place to celebrate our anniversary. Highly recommend.
We took a day trip to Detroit for a concert and gave Baru a try based on their instagram. It did not disappoint. The ambiance was great. The color choices and decorations appealed to me. The bathroom area decor will give you backgrounds to post on your own Instagram. The guava butter cake I had as dessert was delicious, the guava sauce, mixed with the lemon sorbet The blackened salmon was moist and full of flavor. The Crispy red snapper was definitely crispy but the pickled veggies added a nice tang, making the overall dish good. The service was polite and I was able to order the Caribbean rose cocktail as a mocktail. I will definitely be returning the next time I'm I. Detroit.
1 month ago
Went here for happy hour and I must say they did not disappoint. The lychee martini was delicious! I also enjoyed the mango wings and fries. The service was outstanding. The bartender and server made sure we had everything we needed and I love that they have outdoor seating available! It's such a great place to come when the weather is nice. This was a great addition to downtown! I hope they stay consistent because it's such a beautiful space. read more
We checked this place out tonight and it looks just as the clips do on instagram! A large outdoor patio, indoor bar with the French doors opened -- perfect t for these summer days. They also have an intimate dining space tucked away, I mean the music and mood are different all under one roof. They do offer happy hour on Wednesday through Friday 4 to 7. We opted to sit at the bar as a spot opened up. The bartenders were really busy... our bartender I think felt bad they were so backed up mixing drinks, she got us a shot. The bartender had good recommendations. She made some good drinks- we had the Fuego and Kiwi martini. The kiwi martini is sweet but flavorful. I would get again without that sugar rim. Fuego no complaints. And was not to spicy. The ambience is a summer spot, as I think of summer, I think of this restaurant now. For food, many people were getting the lobster fried rice-- that dish could be shared between 3 to 4 people. For me, the rice tasted a little bit sweet with the truffle and pineapple. And the jerk beef empanada that was a winner!! the empanada was made out of like a puff pastry, and the short rib beef was tender and flavorful he wasn't jerk like spicy. I will surely return, I think I need to have a colorful dress on to enjoy my summer mode at Baru and I certainly will order that jerk empanada!! read more
2 months ago
Absolutely love this gem! They have the best fish tacos I've ever had & the cutest aesthetic. The bar staff is incredible and they have a great happy hour during the week with $10 drinks and bites. I had the lychee martini and it was perfect. Wednesdays they also have live jazz/r&b on the patio. Armando & Tay are top tier waitstaff! Ooh and they also have a speakeasy in their basement! read more
I was downtown on a Friday evening and was looking for a happy hour and came across this restaurant, which was unique in its style starting from the outside Terrace to the inside seat. It may be considered small, but it had very unique features the food that they have for happy hour was very tasty bites. I recommend going to this restaurant. The food was very good although I purchased off the happy hour that was enough for me. They do have a dinner menu with more items available. read more
Baru is a fun, Instagrammable spot downtown. Nate and I were looking for a place to grab an early dinner before heading to a show so we were able to get a table right away (around 5 pm). Our server was really helpful with recommendations so we ordered the empanadas, a side of Brussels sprouts, fish tacos, and a slider. We got the empanadas first and they were awesome--super flaky pastry with tender chicken and a delicious dipping sauce. I would order these every time! The fish tacos were just okay--the fish itself was cooked nicely but not crispy (kind of damp) and the tortillas were a bit tough and not very flavorful. The Brussels sprouts were listed on the menu as being "crispy" but they were pretty mushy. They had good flavor, though, and it was a large portion for a $7 side. Finally, the slider was very tasty and it came with a side of fries, which was nice. We didn't get any cocktails or desserts, but those all sounded pretty good. Overall it was a good experience, but for the price I was expecting the food to hit a bit better. read more
Tasty dinner & cocktails on a cold Saturday night Braised Oxtail was FANTASTIC, Tres Leches Bread Pudding was so good....Caribbean Rose & Bourbon Sage cocktails Fun music, nice decor, area parking was pricey but close by. Service was just okay (lots of delay between visits, missed items, wrong cocktail) very sweet/personable, just didn't have it totally together and it impacted the experience . Maybe newer server. I will give them another try, for sure, because the food outweighed that part of the experience read more
2 months ago
Service was okay. Food was good as well. The plantains were excellent and had the perfect cook. Oxtail was the best entree served at our table. read more
Came here to Baru for happy hour on a Friday -- happy hour runs until 7 PM, which is great. They have an awesome selection with $12 cocktails and $8 apps. I really enjoyed my drink. I ordered the empanadas; they were okay, but not my favorite. I absolutely loved the décor and atmosphere -- super cute. The wait staff was great, too. Overall, I'd definitely come back! read more
2 months ago
Tried this fairly new eatery (kiddie corner to Fixins') w my mom on a Sunday afternoon. Perfect weather to sit outside with a slight breeze. I can appreciate the fairly spread out arrangement of chairs, couches, and tables. The patio is lower with lots of things to look at all-around. I don't drink, so I can't speak for that, but I did try the chicken empanadas, guacamole, and sliders. They serve brunch till 3PM and were out of the avocado toast - good sign. Food did not take long, with surprisingly filling portions that seemed small at first. Everything was hot and crisp. I like that there were trees surrounding the patio as this helps with sun beating down on the tables without umbrellas. Service was awesome and he recommended a few things, no physical menu just yet, but staff are obviously working out the kinks of recently opening. I would definitely return here on a nice afternoon/evening for a few shareable places and ambiance! I can't wait to see what their lunch is like and how they manage with more of a crowd. The music was nice, too! read more
My wife and I came here for Valentines Day and it was a really cool space. We ordered the oysters and yellowtail crudo as starters, both of which were incredible. I ordered the short rib as my main and my wife ordered the grilled whole seabass. I really enjoyed the short rib and loved that they came with plantains and brussel sprouts. The seabass was also packed with flavor. We finished with the tres leches bread pudding, and it definitely delivered. The service was great, especially on a busy night. Definitely recommend for a date night and there's a cool speakeasy underneath as well! read more
Baru was really nice!! From the amazing variety of cocktails to the delicious starters and entrees, my friends and I enjoyed ourselves from start to finish. Service was awesome and the waitress did a good job explaining all of the ingredients and portion sizes. The ambiance was really nice and inspired by the islands. I look forward to going back! read more
A group of about 15 of us gathered for brunch here on Super Bowl Sunday. My friend whose birthday it was spoke to the owner or manager before we came in so we were expecting a great experience. Almost everyone got a bottomless drink and they kept refilling the same cup. After so many refills we would have to request new cups. We were not aware of the charge for condiments for the tacos that were very bland. Most of the table complained about the food and left still hungry. We were given the wrong food or it just wasn't made right. They should go back to the drawing board for brunch and really train the staff for it. I would say that maybe brunch isn't their strong suit but they are a great place for lunch or dinner. read more
My son n I was here today for their Mother's Day Brunch which was GREAT!!! The atmosphere was beautiful, they not only had music playing but also had a violinist playing along with the songs playing LOVED IT! Our server was excellent, can't remember her name but she didn't miss a beat with checking on us!! We decided to order our entire meal at once cuz it did take a few minutes to even have someone get our order!! We ordered Bottomless Mimosas, my son had the regular n I had Strawberry which were good BUT be careful cuz they add like $5 for the flavors! Then we ordered appetizers, chicken empanadas which was really good with had pickled red onions n an aoli , we also ordered a Watermelon Salad (very very good) BUT it showed up AFTER my sons entree was at the table, once we mentioned it to a waiter we received it but we was ready to say never mind but they took it off the bill but onto the the entree's my son had the Birria Enchiladas OMG DELICIOUS especially with the fried eggs on top n just a lil heat to the sauce!! I had the Dulce de Leche French Toast (it DIDNT HAVE A CHANCE) !! Overall, I would definitely go back but the kitchen has to do better!!! They also had a gentleman there taking pictures n posting on Instagram!! GREAT vibe read more
2 months ago
11 months ago
Baru is beautiful! The attention to detail is very impressive. No expense was spared to create a great space! I wasn't the biggest fan of my fare. The salsa wasn't winning,, my shrimp taco was a 6/7 but my husband says his short ribs were amazing. read more
4 months ago
Great evening, beautiful decor, wonderful service all accompanied by a delish meal from start to finish! My hottest homie and I split the chef's empanadas, Ahi nachos, short ribs and the bread pudding. Also enjoyed a few cocktails: The Pink Lady & Baru Heat. A perfect place to celebrate our anniversary. Highly recommend. read more
4 months ago
We took a day trip to Detroit for a concert and gave Baru a try based on their instagram. It did not disappoint. The ambiance was great. The color choices and decorations appealed to me. The bathroom area decor will give you backgrounds to post on your own Instagram. The guava butter cake I had as dessert was delicious, the guava sauce, mixed with the lemon sorbet The blackened salmon was moist and full of flavor. The Crispy red snapper was definitely crispy but the pickled veggies added a nice tang, making the overall dish good. The service was polite and I was able to order the Caribbean rose cocktail as a mocktail. I will definitely be returning the next time I'm I. Detroit. read more
11 months ago
The service and ambiance were superb. We went during the summer so the outside doorstep were completely open. It reminded me of being in Miami. The food was really good and it's also right on the strip with other bars in the area so you can barhop! read more
11 months ago
Bright vibe-beautiful mural in main dining room. Pride themselves on providing fresh ingredients. Limited vegetarian choices -out of the watermelon salad. Dean, our server was very personable and attentive. Very small portions of food. One small slider with a side of french fries $18-never was presented with one slider. Very delicious corn tortilla chips, but provided one small bowl for the order of guacamole. Requested a second bowl and charged us $2. Accommodating to my vegetarian guest and prepared vegetable tacos: two very small tacos for $16 (see photo). read more
We went to the soft opening a couple of weeks ago. I have been so busy that I haven't had a chance to review. We got to Baru right when they opened and managed to secure a spot at the bar. Within an hour this place was hopping. The bartender made drink suggestions and we were both very happy with our choices. We then asked for food recommendations and the fish tacos came highly recommended. We got the fish tacos and watermelon salad. Both were delicious. The ambiance was what really got me though. It is a beautiful location. I was sad that the speakeasy wasn't ready, but that just gives us an excuse to come back! Check it out. read more
At first glance this place is really cute, we were able to get bar seating without a wait. The staff is friendly and eager to please. I had the lamb chops with garlic mashed potatoes and broccolini, it was delicious 10/10. My sister had the slider with fries and it was equally amazing ( I tasted it). For our drinks we had the gilded peach, although they were out of fruit it was delicious. read more
You could definitely tell they recently opened and still have some things to work out. I'm so happy to have another restaurant added back to Harmonie Park and to see outside cocktailing!! The service was great, staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We followed the recommendations of the server for our drinks and wing choice. So the food was great and the drinks did not disappoint at all. Now you could tell that things are still getting ironed out when I received a dish twice ( tuna nachos) and the bill took about 15 minutes to come after it was requested -ended up with a free shot of tequila. I'm curious to see what they do in the winter and if they will expand. It definitely gives Miami was the inspo for the interior and the 20% service charge was definitely giving Miami . Cute and I would return again. read more
5 months ago
Good eat service, fast, food was good, my fish had a few bones, but very flavourful. Will be returning read more
Soft opening. Gabbi was wonderful as I got a tour upon walking in and letting her know I was a local. Reso on open table needed. The bartenders have no idea where anything is and still learning the ways and sways of the restaurant. Also, they have belts on with suspenders. Low key hate that. Outside had a complete facelift. Opens early on the weekends and dog friendly, beautiful!! Ordered two apps. No real napkins or extra plates were provided: we went through 20 bar napkins but these are soft opening-figure-it-out-moments. Our empty plates were cleared almost immediately. This was appreciated. The food was fresh and delicious. The chef is out of Birmingham and cooks to his background. Very focused and thoughtful menu. Everyone is beyond excited and proud. For Baru to be open. I spoke with Mel and he was very proud, happy, and informational. The music isn't loud. It's comfortable to bring a date or a friend. You can dress up or dress down here. The vibe is chill but more dress up- if you visit. Parking is valet. Z lot or good luck on street. The drinks weren't strong for 18 a pop but Miguel was absolutely wonderful and made corrections. I will add everyone is good looking. And the bartender was too busy talking so he did forget the food and the short ribs took forever. Would come back. I encourage everyone to try and come support, everyone was excited for the opening once dissolved hopefully the small details work themselves out bc I think we all can agree that's what's matters the most, Doris approved 8/10 read more
1 year ago
We had a wonderful time at Baru last night! It was our first time dining there. The restaurant was beautiful. Service was fantastic! Our food was delicious- you have to get the crispy brussels! They were a big hit! I can't say enough good things about this place. We even got to have a drink in the speak easy after dinner- we almost missed the secret entrance but we happened to catch someone sneaking out! Everyone that worked there was welcoming, attentive and in a great mood. Our server, Daniel, did a great job! We will definitely go back again soon! read more
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Beautiful environment. Dinner was pricey. Sea bass is butterflies bit had too much bland salsa. I had bland rice and beans and the chared brocollini was not good. For a Caribbean restaurant they need to up the seasonings. My friend enjoyed the salmon. The drinks were great. Nice but small desserts. read more
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