The Garden at Bardea

4.8

28 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

9:30 PM

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Good for business meals

Located in downtown Wilmington, The Garden at Bardea is the fifth restaurant concept from the James Beard-nominated Bardea Restaurant group. This outdoor space promises to become the city's go-to destination for alfresco dining and a good time. Guests can expect a dynamic outdoor dining room, with a mix of lounge and traditional seating surrounded by lush planters and fountains. Retractable awnings provide shade during the day, while fire pits and heaters keep guests cozy after dark. It will be the perfect spot to relax and unwind after a long day at work or groove into the evening over cocktails with friends

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Italian, Café
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(302) 216-5800
Website
http://www.thegardenwilm.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Antimo DiMeo
Catering
https://www.bardeawilmington.com/events/
Private party facilities
https://www.bardeawilmington.com/events/

Location
612 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Cross street
7th and Market
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Bardea Garden Firepit
Multiple dates available
Have a drink and snacks by the garden fire pits. Ideal for large groups.

What 28 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
4.6Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia County
Best Ambiance
Philadelphia County
Great for outdoor dining
Philadelphia County
Contemporary American
Delaware
Best Food
Delaware
Best Ambiance
Delaware
Kid-friendly
Delaware
Innovative
Delaware
Hot spot
Delaware
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Garden at Bardea offers a delightful outdoor dining experience with "phenomenal" food and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the elk meatballs, crab gnocchi, and ahi tuna. The live music and friendly service create a lively ambiance. While some found service slow at times, the exceptional cuisine makes it worth visiting.

28 Reviews

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SCOTT
VIP
Philadelphia
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We started with the Small plates of Avocado and then the Salmon. The Avocado dish was divine...perfectly warm with tantalizing flavors beneath it. The salmon was really good but we weren't fans of the "crisp" that comes with it which is made from the skin...too fishy for our taste. That's a personal preference. I had the burger and my wife the Cacio e Pepe. Both were also excellent.
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Sue
Philadelphia
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a perfect evening to sit out in the garden. Luke was a great server. The burgers were really awesome! One place it was lacking was in the wine selection. Too many rosés and not enough approachable red wines.
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Rick
VIP
London
160 reviews
5.0
160 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Bardea Garden is the wonderful child of Bardea and Bardea Steak. We loved the ambiance and the cuisine was off the charts. The single carrot was extraordinary. The hamburger was as good as it gets. The Filet was breath-taking. My NY foodie friends were blown-away. The elk meatballs and the gnocchi were extraordinary. This was the dinner of the year, so far!!! (Service was only ordinary as Bardea appeared to be understaffed that evening. Still, everyone was so nice….)
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Cindy
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful evening, fantastic food, very busy, but waitstaff did their best to keep up, bar service was a bit slow, but the food was worth it all. Can’t wait to come back before snow……
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Steven
Philadelphia
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful server and dinner was delicious.
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Liz
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This place is literally the in-between for Bardea and Bardea Steak. Limited, more casual menu. Good food for a nice night out. Calamari has an Asian twist - almost Teriyaki. Shrimp cocktail has nice big shrimp. Burger was good. Pasta was surprisingly just okay.
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Libby
VIP
Philadelphia
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Great atmosphere. Our favorite restaurant in Wilmington hands down. The service is a bit inconsistent and slow. We far prefer this over the other Bardea's as the music is SO LOUD!!
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Kenneth
Philadelphia
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
All good until end where service got bad. Last drink took far too long.
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Steve
Philadelphia
70 reviews
4.0
70 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely garden ambience in good weather, friendly service, delicious bronzino, small serving of salmon but tasty. Nice Saturday night out
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We typically eat at the bar inside Bardea however we wanted to try out the Garden and see how we liked it. I must say - I think it was our favorite Bardea experience to date. We have been MANY times to bardea and it truly never disappoints but this experience felt even better. I think the laid back cozy yet open environment made the experience what it was. The food was phenomenal of course! The Ahi Tuna was a favorite for sure! We loved the space and can’t wait to come back!
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FAQs

The Garden at Bardea is rated 4.8 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

9:30 PM

Experiences are available.

612 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
7th and Market
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Italian, Café
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Antimo DiMeo
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thegardenwilm.com/
Phone number
(302) 216-5800
Catering
https://www.bardeawilmington.com/events/
Private party facilities
https://www.bardeawilmington.com/events/

The Garden at Bardea

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Bardea Garden Firepit

Menu

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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