Bardot is one of my favorite parts of the neighborhood. My boyfriend and I come about once a week. They have the best drinks, food, and atmosphere. Before co-vid they had debate viewing parties and mac and cheese bake offs. They have still been able to keep the same welcoming vibe throughout the pandemic. We always bring our friends here when they visit and they love it too. I would recommend the cucumber mojito as a drink. To eat- the chicken tenders (tossed in buffalo), fried chicken sandwich, or chicken parm sandwich. They all come with fries, which are seasoned. They also have a carry out selection that is hard to find elsewhere!! read more

Previous to trying to Bardot, my favorite burger was a toss up between Whiskey Village or Grace Tavern. Bardot surpassed them both as the top burger I've ever had with delicious fries to go with it. I have not tried brunch, but have experienced most of the other dishes on the Dinner menu, and have been pleased w/ each (Try the dumplings, nothing like what you're thinking). Awesome drinks and service. To complement the great food, the wine list is sized and selected appropriately for the venue, with ample pours. Well-deserved 5 stars for drinks or dinner. LaBan gave only 2 bells, but that was mostly due to the service at the time, and I would have agreed at the time, but you can tell that this has been addressed. It wasn't a question of quality of employees, but rather quantity at the offshoot. read more

Can't believe we haven't been here sooner. Brunch is 11-3, brunch happy hour 11-1. We had the pan du jour which was a subtly sweet bread pudding (absolutely fantastic). I had the crab cakes eggs Benedict and my husband had the omelette with mushrooms and asparagus+ a side of bacon. My dish was great. I am an eggs bene fanatic and I order them everywhere. More often than not (and yes I get the level of skill it takes) the eggs are overdone or by the time I eat 1, the 2nd is overdone. Bardot nailed it! They were cooked to perfection and so pretty draped in the hollandaise with paprika and tiny green onion chopped on top. The crab cake tucked underneath was all crab and nearly no cake sitting atop a light corn bread. There are roasted potatoes to accompany. The omelette was packed to the brim with mushrooms, asparagus and cheese. Also accompanied by potatoes and additionally a lightly dressed mixed green salad with a bright citrus dressing. According to my husband who didn't leave a crumb, it was amazing. Now here's the deal... It isn't difficult to cook bacon. But!! It IS difficult to make bacon even better than it already is. Maybe it's the thickness of the slices or maybe it's how it was cooked but the bacon was so good and a generous amount as a side dish. They've got a diverse draft list and a cocktails list which included the classic mimosa at $5/each at happy hour. ($8 regularly). Briefly checking out the dinner menu and judging by brunch the selections were equally as appetizing and I am excited to return to try them out. Go- enjoy- go again- you won't regret it. read more

This place is an absolute mess. Food and drinks have gone straight downhill. The staff is cocky giving off an obnoxious sense of entitlement, exacerbated by the owner's desperate attitude. The atmosphere smells of the same desperation. These guys will try to rush you to get full-priced drink orders right before happy hour/comedy specials, not honor the same drinks at the discounted prices, and cause a scene for tipping less than 20% the horrible food and service. Apparently the staff spreads false rumors about how each customer tips, and the owner is aware about and promotes it. Looking forward to when this closes and a new better restaurant opens. read more

I love this bar! It's tucked away in a mostly residential neighborhood and is filled with great vibes, awesome bartenders and even more awesome specials. I'm usually here for Happy Hour where they have half off most of the beers on tap and really good snacks that are always rotating. I've even fallen victim to their $4 mind erasers, but it was totally worth it. This bar is definitely one of my favorite places in the city. Don't miss out! read more

Enjoyed my second visit to Bardot. As before, cocktails and beer list are solid. The food is done with great care. I've sent several of my clients to visit Bardot for a post dinner snack and a cocktail, and they've all enjoyed it. I would visit more if they had an outdoor table, but that can't be helped. I thought the bill was reasonable for the drinks and quality of food. read more

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This place is very underrated! The food, the service, and decor are all outstanding. I went we a friend on a Tuesday night. The place was pretty empty, but we did not mind at all since we like sitting at bar tables and not being bothered by other's conversations. We ordered the octopus which was amazing. The octopus was nicely charred with a great salsa verde. My favorite thing of the night was the duck special. Honestly, I never knew that I could love duck so much. Josh was our waiter and he was so friendly and recommended great dinner options for us. Also, we loved the decor of the restaurant and Josh gave us the artist's name that designed the pieces. Overall, I am going back very soon! ** only thing I would change would be that the food came out to fast! read more

This is a very, very good restaurant, and it's a total bummer that I've never seen the place more than half full. It's great for us, being close by, never having to make reservations, always getting a good table, but heck, this place is far better than most of the other seemingly more popular in the neighborhood, and it's only *slightly* off the beaten path (2nd street). I want this place to stay open, so please give Bardot a try... read more

Food is decent but drinks are probably better. Nice atmosphere, but maybe too dark? Overall, a consistent bar spot for my partner and I. Definitely want to try the dessert read more

Living in Northern Liberties we have a lot of good choices for food, and Bardot is currently at the top of our list. I started with a Wild Child cocktail. It was a wonderful discovery. I do not like sweet drinks and this one was just right. We have eaten there twice, and have had great food and service. The octopus small plate is heavenly and if you like beets the dish is the best I have ever had. The chef is truly creative with the sauces and presentation. The pasta dish I had on two occasions is not on the summer menu, but I hope it returns soon. When the Piazza is crowed take a short walk to Poplar and check out Bardot. You won't be disappointed. I splashed sauce on my blouse and the waitress even brought me club soda to get it quickly cleaned. That is great service. BTW, I no longer live in Dallas. Must change settings. read more

The Bardot burger is straight gas!!! Happy hour ciders are fire also. The service of the staff is very accommodating and the eating environment is very comfortable. read more

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Friend chicken sandwich is on point, and actually everything else I've had here was really good as well. Not just average bar food. Beer list is always good too. read more

Unassuming bar with an impressive beer list and even better food menu. Come hungry--and not just the snack here and there during the game hungry but *actually* hungry because the food is seriously on point. To start, the wings don't disappoint they exceed expectations, especially with flavor combinations like General Tso's Chicken. Scott, a favorite Philly bartender of mine, will dish out some seriously mean cocktails if you aren't into the beer scene. And if at all possible, make sure to visit this place during a Philly sports game because the local crowd make this place light up. read more

Relaxed, classy spot. Friendly bartenders that care about their craft. Cocktails are named after French New Wave films - I don't know anything about film, especially French film, but the drinks are great nonetheless. Beer selection is also solid - typically 10-12 rotating craft drafts. Long bar with lots of bar seating. Have never dined at a table, but generally have been able to grab a spot at the bar even when they're busy. Food is tasty - some good bar snacks - I'd say it's half a step up from typical Philly gastropub fare... and you pay for that. read more

Place stinks. They asked me to leave because i pronounced their name wrong. Sorry bro i don't speak french. Cocktail was ok though. Definitely get a pretentious vibe from the staff and especially some young punk who seems like he might be the manager. read more

Our waiter was so nice and knowledgeable. I wish i knew his name cause we deserves a shout out. The customer service was great, the food was SO GOOD and came out less than 10 minutes after we ordered. They have some pretty good cocktails - order the Lola if you're into refreshing girly drinks. read more

Good food and real friendly staff. Jukebox and pool table in the back. Great prices as well!

Great beer list, great cocktails and really nice wine selection, very reasonable pricing. We ordered the octo, steak tartare and both were awesome. My girlfriend ordered the mussels special, which was also awesome. Now here is why this place gets 3 stars. I ordered the burger, sounded awesome, heard good things. It came out and looked great, I took a bite and spit it out. It was easily the saltiest thing I have ever been served in a restaurant. Not just salty but salty beyond being edible for anyone. I made my girlfriend try it just to be sure and she spit it out as well. I sent it back and the bartender was very accommodating and apologetic. He asked if there was something else I'd like but I wanted a burger so I gave it a second shot. Having worked in kitchens for the last 8 years I know what happens if something gets sent back. There is usually a mad rush to get a replacement out ASAP. Well the second burger came out a few minutes later, first bite was great, second bite and upon examining the middle I noticed it was just charred on the outside and raw in the middle. Cold and raw. I really didn't feel like waiting for a third, so I ate the fries(which were great) and the outer edge of the burger which was probably not the best idea, being that I woke in the middle of the night and have been suffering food poisoning symptoms for the last 2 days. Was it for sure the burger ? Maybe not, but there is a good chance it was. I will go back to Bardot and give it another shot, cause the rest of the food was great. But I don't think I'll be ordering the burger again. read more

This is a perfect cocktail bar with a sultry and dim ambiance. We shared two delicious gin drinks, one was the bicycle thief, and the other was called contempt. Both were perfect and we really enjoyed hanging out at the bar and people watching in the lovely space. I would love to come back and try the food - it looks heavenly! read more

Ate here for the first time. Came here for the restaurant week menu that I had seen online. However, when I got to the restaurant they had changed their restaurant week menu. We contemplated leaving for a while but decided to give it a chance, and ordered off the regular menu. For appetizers we had general tso wings and short rib poutine tater tots. Both were decent, neither was anything to write home about. For my entree I got the friend chicken sandwich on a cheddar biscuit with Sriracha aioli. It was really good, but didn't function well as a sandwich because the biscuit was too soft and the chicken was too thick and heavy. My bf got the Bardot burger. The bread was waaaayyyy too soft and doughy. The burger itself was mediocre at best. Now the service...ugh. The service was super slow. Our waiter was friendly enough, but we only saw him a few times. We were done eating about 15 minutes before he came back and asked if we'd like anything else. I wanted to order dessert but I was afraid he'd never come back with it so I passed. And it honestly didn't seem very busy at all. I frequent the neighborhood so there's a chance I'll end up coming back, but it's doubtful. read more

Had the Brussel sprouts with bacon. Quite frankly, I'm not sure why you wouldn't get bacon on your sprouts. Regardless, delicious. We had the crab cake sandwich which was very burger-esque, again very good. Lastly I had the quesadillas which was a safe yet a promising choice. read more

We love this place. The atmosphere is very romantic and lush - the opposite of the trendy industrial look you see everywhere. The food is wonderful and has veg. options. Bartenders are good mixologists and service is always with a smile. read more

We have been to Bardot at least 50 times since it opened (which was a month before we moved into the neighborhood). We obviously love it. Their food is always impeccable- I seriously have never once even had a "meh" meal. They've always been exceptional. Staff is great and happy hour specials I think every day except Saturdays. read more

This is by far my favorite bar in Philadelphia. I highly recommend the burger, the alcove (intimate place to sit with friends ) and the draft beer. This place excels at everything they do. The service is always friendly, the drinks are always on point and the happy hour is the best. Breweries like 2SP and Tired Hands are often on draft. If you're looking for a intimate date night, a fun night out with friends or just a friendly bartender to talk to this is your place. read more

A hidden gem in a sea of Northern Liberties bars. The Bardot staff is nothing short of personable, approachable, and knowledgeable! I've taken friends and family here and each time is better than the next. I've never seen it extremely crowded and the service is just always impeccable. The drink menu is awesome as they have crafted cocktails and a decent beer list! Let's not forget the half of drafts during happy hour! I haven't dug deep in the menu yet but the honey sriracha wings are well worth checking out! read more

Great spot with cool tile artwork on the outside. One of the best burgers I've ever had. I have had a lot of burgers.

Was a fan of the Lola cocktail, crab frites and Ray oysters! Never have had crab on my fries and wow, so decadent and flavorful! Loved the creamy sauce it came with. Presentation was nice in the little cast iron skillet. Very, chill and cool crowd for an early Friday night dinner. read more

Thought I put my review in apparently not. I want to say brunch was excellent here. I had the lamb en cocotte. It was so full of flavor, the lamb was cooked to perfection! Enveloped in a hardy tomato sauce and feta cheese. Drinks were great not overly sweet I had a seasonal drink with bourbon, can't think of the rest of the ingredients. They also had a wonderful bread pudding made from brioche and pecans, like warm buttery pecan pie! I would surely go again! Service was great! It's dark inside, which I like but just giving a heads up. read more

Bardot is my favorite bar in the city, I go a few times a month. The entire staff are super friendly and down-to-earth, which goes perfectly with their laid-back sophisticated environment. The Bardot Burger is the BEST burger in the city, highly underrated! Their cocktail's are also amazing. Overall, the place is a great date spot or a nice small social gathering. read more

Went to Bardot for lunch, and could not have had a better experience. The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxed, service was excellent and the food was terrific. The fries are to to die for, we shared as an appetizer. Everyone at the table could not have been happier with their meal. The salads were delicious with a carrot vinaigrette, extremely colorful and fresh. This place is definitely worth going to. read more

What a gem! I live nearby, so I had waited with anticipation to see what would fill the former Wino space. My wife and I got dinner -- we got the Falafel appetizer; I got the pastrami Reuben; she got the curry chicken sandwich. Each was served with the pomme frites (French style fries). The Falafel appetizer was, and I don't use this description often - perfect. The Falafel were tender, hot and tasty -- not the crunch, mealy Falafel that is sold cheaply. And included amongst the hummus was a touch of pomegranate, giving what could be a run of the mill appetizer vibrant flavor. By the same token, the pastrami sandwich was tender and delicious. My only nitpick -- I think with the pastrami sandwich, steak fries are the way the go; large fries have a creaminess that the small pomme frites lack. But I realize that "fancy" restaurants tend not to serve streak fries, so this probably won't happen. With a first meal like that, I'm eagerly awaiting an excuse to come back for seconds. read more

I came here last Wednesday for Northern Comedies. For those that don't know, Northern Comedies is a free standup show that Bardot Cafe hosts the first Wednesday of every month. I thoroughly enjoyed the comedy, but the food was just alright for me. I ordered the Mac and Cheese appetizer and the happy hour cauliflower wings. The mac and cheese needed salt and was room temperature. The buffalo wings were very tasty. If you're looking to see a Northern Comedies show I would highly recommend it, but get drinks here instead of food. read more

Amazing. Food was perfect. Me and my date shared a few small plates. It was really good. I recommend the liver mousse. The atmosphere was really nice and service was great. read more

Yea, tried ordering food three times. First time ordered fried zucchini. They were good. Next time wanted a burger. I was told I can't put in food for -5 minutes the kitchen is too backed up. Looked around and the place was half empty. Waited the 15 minutes and asked to put in food and was told that they still weren't taking food orders. Last time I come. read more

Friendly, low key service, interesting seasonal menu with enough vegetarian choices to have a nice tasting menu (cheese plate, young greens salad, cauliflower gratin dish, eggplant panzanella), nice wine selection. The music playlist was varied and cool. Can't wait to come back!! What a great addition to the neighborhood! read more

Easily one of the top 5 meals I've had in the city so far. The Pork Belly was delicious, and a perfect presentation of the dish. The Falafel was better then most middle eastern places I've eaten. The real star for me had to be the Chicken Liver Pate thoughl; out of this world. read more

Great place for date night. Food and drinks are both delicious and the staff is friendly.

Holy crap. Sexy dark atmosphere. Great neighborhood restaurant. The fromage blanc tartines = amazing. Spaghettini noir was delicate and obviously home made. Cannot say enough great things about this place. New favorite in northern liberties. read more

My boyfriend and I celebrated my birthday dinner here. The location is small, but super cozy. The ceiling reflects more NYC bars with the gold tiling. There's beautiful wallpaper surrounding the side room, and a mini stage for comedic performances. The wait staff checked up on us, super friendly, and quick. My boyfriend got the pork chops, and he loved the portion .. Large enough for lunch the next day. I had the salmon and everything that came with it was delicious. If your looking for awesome drinks, skip the pricy places in Old City and come here. I highly recommend the Brussels sprouts with bacon. The only downside was parking was difficult. read more

Wow. Totally blown away. Space is beautiful, music was great, and the service was excellent. Drinks were on point and the food was out of this world! Every bite is like wtf is going on? How do you taste so good? I can't believe I waited so long to stop in. A definite repeat. This place is a combination of Emmanuelle and Johnny Brenda's with the best bar food ever. Amazed. read more