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

132 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Pan-Asian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 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
Neighbourhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve @ Bar'kada with DJ Shai + Syd
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in 2025 with your Bar'kada + party it up with DJ Shai + Syd on the decks! Curated Features made by our Executive Chef! APPETIZERS Curly Fries with creme fresh + caviar DESSERTS Raspberry Mille-Feuille Wonton chips, vanilla bean cream patisserie, raspberry coulis
Rhythm + Brunch with DJ Tilt + Sweet Touch
Jan 5, 2025 only
Join us for our weekly Rhythm + Brunch Day Party. Featuring Toronto's DJ Tilt + Sweet Touch Foundation (Chillin' & Grillin') Add Bottomless Mimosas now for just $30/person(everyone must purchase + cannot be shared) . For bottle service or groups of 7 or larger, please call 416.831.4112
Large Party Reservation
$50.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A minimum spend is required for this reservation and this amount can be applied to any food or drinks consumed, averaging around $50 per person. Available for lunch and dinner, it caters to diverse dining preferences. Your credit card information is securely stored in case of a no-show or cancellations made within 48 hours, subject to a $20 per person charge. This hold on your credit card will be released upon your arrival. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to serving you!

Offers

Happy Hour aka "Merienda"
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.,Wed - Thu - 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.,Fri - Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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 Lumpia$13.00
spring rolls hand-rolled by grandma with shrimp + pork
Oysters$21.00
1/2 dozen oysters, classic mignonette, pineapple mignonette, horseradish + lemon wedge
Calamari$23.00
battered then tossed in black pepper, pickled red onion, pickled carrots, jalapeños, chilis + jalapeño aioli
Garlic Butter Shrimp$19.00
black tiger shrimp, garlic, butter + crostini
Shishito Peppers$14.00
seasoned with maldon salt+ chilivinaigrette
Crispy Chicken Bites$18.00
chicken bites, red pepper coulis + aioli
Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps$19.00
braised pork belly, chili peppers, soy, honey aioli, lettuce + crispy noodle
Crispy Pork Belly Bao$18.00
roasted pork belly, pickled cucumber,papaya, carrots, cilantro + red onion
Kalbi BBQ Beef Ribs$21.00
korean style grilled beef short ribs
Manchego Truffle Fries$14.00
manchego cheese + truffle aioli
Patatas Bravas$11.00
fried potatoes, red pepper coulis + house aioli

Large Plates

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

Sweets

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

What 132 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.

132 Reviews

D
David
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Live DJ, best energy on Sunday night along queen street. Great food and friendly team.
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Patrick
VIP
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days 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 December 14, 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 December 12, 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 December 12, 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 November 24, 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 November 24, 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 November 24, 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 November 23, 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 November 16, 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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FAQs

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

Bar'kada is rated 4.2 stars by 132 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 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
Neighbourhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, 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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

New Year's Eve @ Bar'kada with DJ Shai + Syd

Rhythm + Brunch with DJ Tilt + Sweet Touch

Large Party Reservation

Happy Hour aka "Merienda"

To Start

Lola's Lumpia$13.00

Oysters$21.00

Calamari$23.00

Garlic Butter Shrimp$19.00

Shishito Peppers$14.00

Crispy Chicken Bites$18.00

Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps$19.00

Crispy Pork Belly Bao$18.00

Kalbi BBQ Beef Ribs$21.00

Manchego Truffle Fries$14.00

Patatas Bravas$11.00

Large Plates

Spicy Shrimp Noodles$26.00

Fried Chicken$27.00

Short Rib Pappardelle$29.00

Mango Cucumber Salad$20.00

Short Rib Birria Tacos$26.00

Black Cod Tacos$23.00

Smash Burger$25.00

Miso Black Cod$32.00

Duck Confit Fried Rice$38.00

Bar'kada Platter$145.00

Braised Short Rib$34.00

Sweets

Ube Ganache Tart$12.00

Dulce de Leche Churros$10.00

Turon + Ice Cream$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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information