| Address | 2412 18th St., Washington, DC 20009 |
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| Hours | Daily: 10am-10pm |
| Phone | (202) 234-0420 |
My wife and I went there on MLK day for dinner. We arrived early because we came with our baby and wanted to make sure there was not too many people and there was just one other couple when we arrived at 7. The owner greeted us let us choose where to sit so we could have plenty of room for the car seat in which baby was sleeping.
That pretty much ends the good things that I have to say about the place. The fried andouille starters was sliced industrial sausage thrown in a deep fryer. My clemenceau looked dull and tasted bland. My wife's chicken dish was pretty much the same. The beignet were fine but the pecan pie was so sweet my wife could barely touch it.
The worst part of all is that we were overcharge by at least $20 by the unscrupulous owner. The total seemed high but we did not realized right away because we had to leave quickly as the baby was starting to cry and we didn't want to disturb the other patrons.
In conclusion, avoid if not for the average food for the questionable ethics of the owner.
Real treat to sit in the table at the window and watch out on 18th St. Be a part of it, but not "in it." Owner-operated ---- very unique and charming. Going early --- arriving between 6:00 - 7:00 was great! Although more limited than at larger places, the drinks were diverse, interesting, and well executed! The dinner was an excellent value!
Bardia's is a cozy retreat from the normal bustle of 18th Street. But despite its warmth and personable service, the food is mediocre. Although it claims to serve authentic New Orleans cuisine, Bardia's fails to pack the Cajun punch one might expect in dishes like red beans and rice or gumbo. The andouille is disappointingly mild and the base of the gumbo bland - a thick tomatoey red with no hints from the individual ingredients. The best descriptor I can think of for the food is 'neutral.' Which is not to say that any portion of the meal was bad, but definitely not reminiscent of the zip, zing, wow you might experience from a truly authentic New Orleans meal.
This is a great place to enjoy delicious food, meet the owner, and realize that small places possess a charm that fancy elegance cannot duplicate. Go during the weekday, when we were there, the place was mostly empty, but that turned out to be FABULOUS because then we got to chat with the owner. All three of us ordered sandwiches and they were gone as soon as they hit the table...and of course, we couldn't leave without an order of beignets. they were made to order and greasy and satisfying. This is definitely a place everyone should go to at least once in their DC lifetime.
Cute neighbourhood restaurant with amazingly great service. While very unassuming, it's worth the trip for great New Orleans cuisine
This quaint little dive reminds of you being int he french quarter in New Orleans. The size of the establishment and the friendliness of the staff is true southern hospitality. My guest and I ordered two watermelon martinis which came on the rocks and were quite refreshing. We ordered one catfish po'boy and a bowl of andouille sausage gumbo. The po'boy was a decent size, but not sloppy and messy like a true po'boy sandwich-that would have made it!! The gumbo was flavorful, but was a bit too thick like chili.
The beignets for dessert were EXCELLENT and super fresh! I would recommend this place and plan to return.
Before I came in, I was unhappy. After eating a Bayou sandwich with cajun fries and slurped down a great cup of coffee with an order of beignets, I was happy.
The only downside to Bardia's is the wait for a table. The food and service are excellent. The food is genuine New Orleans fare - and the Andouille sausage, in each of the meals, is excellent. If you're on a first date, the sidewalk window will win you some serious points..
This restaurant is one of my favorite restaurants. I have been going there as a regular. The food and their service is impeccable. I cannot say that about all the restaurants. For starters, their gumbo is excellent. As the spice goes down to your stomach, it hits all the right spots. Its taste is amazing. Their main course is unimaginable. The pasta dish is my favorite. I love eating there. I think everyone should try this restaurant. It's a place where you are appreciated as a customer and friend.
New Orleans Cafe is a great Adams Morgan spot for a friendly meal served by a great guy, Bardia, who we all know here in this neighborhood. His beignets for dessert are legendary, and they ought to be, he learned how to make them at Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans. For veggies, Mother Nature -- pecan oil laden fresh vegies over rice, rocks. For brunch, eggs sardou, with poached eggs over artichoke hearts in his own sauce. Can't go wrong with all things New Orleans here. Like Blackened Voodoo beer, or catfish. No place better in Adams Morgan for brunch, lunch or a quiet dinner with the best New Orleans music quietly behind you.
I didn't know gumbo was supposed to taste like Ragu, cold, from the jar. Etouffe, like the gumbo, was inedibly overspiced.
Though I'd passed New Orleans Cafe a thousand times in Adams Morgan, I didn't eat there until Saturday night. The food - though only served in moderately sized portions - was fantastic. Everything was well-spiced, comforting, and delicious. The restaurant itself is such a change from the atmosphere of other Adams Morgan restaurants. The restaurant is small, with probably on 10 tables, but well worth the visit. And if you leave without trying the beignets, you're just a fool. They're amazing.
Washington needs more restaurants like Bardia's. This place always makes me happy. The coffee and beignets alone are worth a visit on a rainy afternoon. My favorite moment at Bardia's, however, is a late breakfast involving eggs, andouille sausage, and wonderful homemade biscuits. It is a splurge without being fancy, and it does its thing with an awful lot of integrity and efficiency.
I wouldn't change much about Bardia's. The prices and variety of offerings are just about right, and the service is fine if not flawless. Don't come if you're not ready for greasy, though; that's part of its charm.
Bardia's New Orleans Cafe is so tiny you might miss it if you walk too fast. It's narrow and it's small, but it's got huge heart. I ordered the andouille sausage jambalaya, and my friend ordered a seafood dish. Both were incredibly fresh, impeccably seasoned, and not too saucy or greasy like so much restaurant food these days. Also, I cleaned my plate--it was a big enough portion to satisfy me, but not to overwhelm me. Another great part about it--all New Orleans beers, like Abita and Purple Haze. I am now a regular because whether I'm in the mood for Cajun or Creole or neither, I know I can get a great meal at a fair price. Can't wait to go this weekend!
Bardia himself waited on us. I love restaurants that allow a person to get to know the owner/creator/chef, and Bardia is a great place for that. I experienced the best service I've ever experienced in DC. The food was wonderful and it is one of the most affordable full-service restaurants I know of. The gumbo and po-boys are excellent and they compliment the service extremely well. And who can pass up $2 beingets? I was extremely satisfied with my experience at Bardia's and plan to frequent it often in the future.
Prompt service, excellent food and intimate table seating. The decor is unpretentious yet charming, so you can feel comfortable whether you're there for lunch or on a date. The food is consistently good, and for under $10 a meal, it's [in my opinion]one of the best bargains in Adams Morgan.
New Orleans Cafe is a nice hole-in-the-wall in Adam's Morgan. The service is polite and effecient. The beignets are excellent. There are only a few tables, but the wait is generally not long. One precaution is that their idea of "capuccino" leaves much to be desired.
