Bar'kada

Name: Bar'kada
Address: 745 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, Canada, M6J 1G1
Telephone: (416) 551-8889
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

131 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Pan-Asian

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Bar'kada is a restaurant and bar located in the heart of downtown Toronto on the bustling Queen Street West.

Enjoy delicious food meant for sharing with your 'barkada'—your group of friends. Our modern menu features hints of Spanish, Portuguese, American, Asian, and Filipino flavors. Experience live DJs on weekends, handcrafted cocktails, specialty wines, craft beers, and espresso.

Whether you're celebrating birthdays, special occasions, or simply enjoying a night out with friends and family, Bar'kada is the perfect spot.

Join us for Happy Hour daily from 5 to 7 p.m + weekends 3 to 7pm., Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and make use of our fantastic heated and covered back patio available year-round!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Pan-Asian, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Bar Fri, Sat 12:00 am–2:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 551-8889
Website
http://www.barkadato.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Patricia Layadi
Catering
Please email info@barkadato.com
Private party facilities
For private events, please call 416.831.4112 or email us at info@barkadato.com

Location
745 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G1
Area
Queen West
Cross Street
Bathurst + Tecumseh
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Streetcar stop right outside at corner light of Tecumseh + Bathurst
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

90'S BRUNCH DAY PARTY
CAD 56.50 per person
Prepaid
29 Dec 2024 only
Join us for our last BRUNCH of 2024! 90's BRUNCH Sunday December 29th Featuring DJ Tilt, Shai, Riccochet + JB Allen Brunch food served until 4pm, party until 9pm. Regular dinner menu available at 4:30pm. PRE-FIX MENU (choose appetizer + main) Add Bottomless Mimosas now for just $35/person(everyone must purchase + cannot be shared) . For bottle service or groups of 7 or larger, please call 416.831.4112
90'S BRUNCH PARTY [TICKETS ONLY]
CAD 25.00 per person
Prepaid
29 Dec 2024 only
4:30 pm
Join us for the last SUNDAY of 2024 for our 90'S BRUNCH DAY PARTY. Featuring DJ TILT, SHAI, RICCOCHET + JB ALLEN spinning 90’s/2000’s Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Afrobeats, Soca + House. THIS IS FOR ENTRY ONLY AND NON-BRUNCH. For bottle service, please call 416.831.4112 or email info@barkadato.com
Rhythm + Brunch with DJ Tilt, Shai + Guests
29 Dec 2024 only
Join us for our weekly Rhythm + Brunch Day Party. Featuring Toronto's DJ Tilt, Special guest DJ Shai + Hosted by Riccochet + JB Allen Add Bottomless Mimosas now for just $35/person(everyone must purchase + cannot be shared) . For bottle service or groups of 7 or larger, please call 416.831.4112

Offers

Happy Hour aka "Merienda"
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm,Wed - Thu - 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm,Fri - Sat - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us daily from 5-7pm for "Merienda" aka Happy Hour. Selected menu items from our food + drink menu are available for a lower price during these times. 1/2 price oysters, $1/oz wine , $6 beer, $10 cocktails are just a couple of things to enjoy. Visit our website to see all the items available!

Lola's LumpiaCAD 13.00
spring rolls hand-rolled by grandma with shrimp + pork
OystersCAD 21.00
1/2 dozen oysters, classic mignonette, pineapple mignonette, horseradish + lemon wedge
CalamariCAD 23.00
battered then tossed in black pepper, pickled red onion, pickled carrots, jalapeños, chilis + jalapeño aioli
Garlic Butter ShrimpCAD 19.00
black tiger shrimp, garlic, butter + crostini
Shishito PeppersCAD 14.00
seasoned with maldon salt+ chilivinaigrette
Crispy Chicken BitesCAD 18.00
chicken bites, red pepper coulis + aioli
Pork Belly Lettuce WrapsCAD 19.00
braised pork belly, chili peppers, soy, honey aioli, lettuce + crispy noodle
Crispy Pork Belly BaoCAD 18.00
roasted pork belly, pickled cucumber,papaya, carrots, cilantro + red onion
Kalbi BBQ Beef RibsCAD 21.00
korean style grilled beef short ribs
Manchego Truffle FriesCAD 14.00
manchego cheese + truffle aioli
Patatas BravasCAD 11.00
fried potatoes, red pepper coulis + house aioli

Large Plates

Spicy Shrimp NoodlesCAD 26.00
black tiger shrimp, spicy chili, edamame, asian noodles+ crispy shallots
Fried ChickenCAD 27.00
fried chicken, adobo gravy + white rice
Short Rib PappardelleCAD 29.00
braised short rib, pappardelle in a filipino calderetta sauce + topped with manchego cheese
Mango Cucumber SaladCAD 20.00
kale, green mango, pickled carrots, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, toasted peanuts with habanero vinaigrette
Short Rib Birria TacosCAD 26.00
braised short rib in a filipino calderetta sauce, onions, cilantro, crema, 3 corn tortillas + calderetta birria consommé
Black Cod TacosCAD 23.00
beer battered black cod, pickled red slaw + crema on 3 corn tortillas
Smash BurgerCAD 25.00
5oz patty, lettuce, onions, sauteed mushrooms, manchego cheese, truffle aioli + fries
Miso Black CodCAD 32.00
pan seared, soy, ginger, cherry tomatoes, scallions, cilantro oil + black rice
Duck Confit Fried RiceCAD 38.00
duck confit, jasmine rice, garlic, soy, seasonal vegetables, crispy skin + soft poached egg
Bar'kada PlatterCAD 145.00
Fried Chicken, Kalbi BBQ Beef Ribs, Garlic Butter Shrimp, Pork Belly, Lola's Lumpia, Shishito Peppers + Jasmine Rice
Braised Short RibCAD 34.00
red wine braised beef short ribs with caramelized pearl onions, mashed potatoes + crispy shallots

Sweets

Ube Ganache TartCAD 12.00
white chocolate, ube, maldon salt
Dulce de Leche ChurrosCAD 10.00
churros filled with caramel + cinnamon sugar
Turon + Ice CreamCAD 11.00
fried saba bananas, jackfruit + vanilla ice cream

What 131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Great for live music
Toronto
Hot spot
Toronto
Great for live music

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bar'kada offers an exciting blend of delicious food and vibrant ambiance, making it a "must see" destination. Guests rave about the "amazing" cocktails and attentive service, particularly from standout servers like Harvey and Darren. While some visitors note service issues, the overall experience is lively and memorable.

131 Reviews

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Patrick
VIP
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I never really write a review for a restaurant but I felt the need to let people know about this one! Long story short, there was a stapler pin in my meal, the chicken adobo, and it chipped the back of my teeth. How did it ever land in my meal in the first place? I wouldn’t be able to tell you. Did they care or inspected it was in there? No, not really. As a complementary gift, they gave me and my friends free churros, which i was skeptical after eating a stapler pin in their establishment. Also, the ambience of this place seemed really odd and hostile. I noticed while I was waiting for my friends that the head chef and one of their line cookers were arguing with each other in front of me, and not in a charming way. The waitress seemed nice but she seemed a little lifeless, and just.. there. So now I have to go to the dentist to have my teeth filled in. With that being said, If you’re feeling adventurous and thrill seeking from potentially getting your teeth chipped this is the place for you! Happy new years to me indeed, thanks Bar’kada!
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Chris
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food & experience overall. Attentive as soon as I walk through the doors, all the way to the end.
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Yoav
VIP
Toronto
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Abhorrent service. Felt like a practical joke, it was so bad
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Lee
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the place!! Everything was perfect, the food, service, ambiance. The chicken adobo though, seems a bit salty, or maybe we were just looking for the traditional adobo we know, like with vinegar etc. But aside from that, we had an awesome experience.
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Miranda
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am obsessssssed with the bartender that was serving us, Darren. He was an angel sent from above. Just an overall incredible human being. I can confidently say that I have never experienced service like his in my entire life. 10/10 will be back every weekend. The food was great as always, music was on point and the energy was radiant.
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Joseph
Toronto
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very good food, great ambiance and good service. Great place to get some food and drinks before a night out.
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Diane
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As soon as we walked in were greeted with a smile. The food and drinks were great The service and employees were amazing. Friendly staff. I would recommend this place and definitely will be returning.
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Shushmita
Toronto
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Did not like it at all. The servers were terrible. One female bartender served us food and gave us no silverware, spoons, forks. Just left. Servers seemed not trained well. The drinks were bad. Food was very below average and it essentially way too loud. Won’t go back.
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Amanda
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious & the atmosphere was good. Amazing music.
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Mathieu
Toronto
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Waited for 30 minutes, never got a server, not even for drinks. The place wasn’t even that busy either. Ignore rating for food since I never got to try it.
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FAQs

Bar'kada offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bar'kada also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 551-8889.

Bar'kada is rated 4.2 stars by 131 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

745 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G1

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Bathurst + Tecumseh
Area
Queen West
Hours of Operation
Bar Fri, Sat 12:00 am–2:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Pan-Asian, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Streetcar stop right outside at corner light of Tecumseh + Bathurst
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Patricia Layadi
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.barkadato.com/
Phone number
(416) 551-8889
Catering
Please email info@barkadato.com
Private party facilities
For private events, please call 416.831.4112 or email us at info@barkadato.com

Bar'kada

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

90'S BRUNCH DAY PARTY

90'S BRUNCH PARTY [TICKETS ONLY]

Rhythm + Brunch with DJ Tilt, Shai + Guests

Happy Hour aka "Merienda"

To Start

Lola's LumpiaCAD 13.00

OystersCAD 21.00

CalamariCAD 23.00

Garlic Butter ShrimpCAD 19.00

Shishito PeppersCAD 14.00

Crispy Chicken BitesCAD 18.00

Pork Belly Lettuce WrapsCAD 19.00

Crispy Pork Belly BaoCAD 18.00

Kalbi BBQ Beef RibsCAD 21.00

Manchego Truffle FriesCAD 14.00

Patatas BravasCAD 11.00

Large Plates

Spicy Shrimp NoodlesCAD 26.00

Fried ChickenCAD 27.00

Short Rib PappardelleCAD 29.00

Mango Cucumber SaladCAD 20.00

Short Rib Birria TacosCAD 26.00

Black Cod TacosCAD 23.00

Smash BurgerCAD 25.00

Miso Black CodCAD 32.00

Duck Confit Fried RiceCAD 38.00

Bar'kada PlatterCAD 145.00

Braised Short RibCAD 34.00

Sweets

Ube Ganache TartCAD 12.00

Dulce de Leche ChurrosCAD 10.00

Turon + Ice CreamCAD 11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Bar'kada offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bar'kada restaurant rated?

Is Bar'kada currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information