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Welcome to baru’, where bold flavors of Latin America and the Caribbean come alive in a vibrant upscale setting. Sip handcrafted cocktails at the bar, unwind in our lush outdoor patio oasis, and discover the hidden speakeasy tucked behind a secret door – an intimate escape with seductive energy and elevated vibes. Whether you’re here for the food, music, or mystery, every visit is an invitation to indulge, explore, and experience something unforgettable. This isn’t just a restaurant, this is your destination!
Hours
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1407 Randolph Street Ste. 100, Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 402-1563
Website: https://www.barudetroit.com/
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Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Renee
10/10 across the board. The food was phenomenal from start to finish. We began with the chicken empanadas—perfectly flaky, and the habanero sauce paired with pickled red onions made every bite absolutely delectable.
The short rib entrée was hands down the best we’ve ever had. Cooked to perfection, incredibly tender, and packed with flavor. It was served with crispy Brussels sprouts that were dynamite—somehow a totally unique take and, once again, among the best we’ve ever had. The sweet plantains were also cooked perfectly.
Truly blown away. Every bite was memorable. Add in a great ambiance and friendly staff, and this was an unforgettable meal—one I’ll definitely be dreaming about.
… moreThe short rib entrée was hands down the best we’ve ever had. Cooked to perfection, incredibly tender, and packed with flavor. It was served with crispy Brussels sprouts that were dynamite—somehow a totally unique take and, once again, among the best we’ve ever had. The sweet plantains were also cooked perfectly.
Truly blown away. Every bite was memorable. Add in a great ambiance and friendly staff, and this was an unforgettable meal—one I’ll definitely be dreaming about.
Jeff Koch
Had an early dinner on Saturday before Christmas after a game at Little Caesar’s and before checking out the holiday sites downtown. The special drinks were very good. We ordered chips and salsa, the sticky ribs, and fish tacos. Everything was excellent. Our server Tay was very helpful explaining the drinks and menu. He checked several times when the tacos took a little longer to come out than the rest. It was before 6 o’clock, so it wasn’t real busy yet. It was festively decorated and the hostess was very friendly and let us pick a table near the windows. Note that a 20% tip was already on the bill, so don’t double tip.
… moreMeg Watt
We had such an amazing experience at Barú! Ashley was an incredible server—she anticipated everything we needed before we even had to ask and made the whole experience seamless. The ceviche and guac were so fresh and flavorful, it honestly felt like I was back in Mexico. We also tried the yuca fries, sticky ribs, and salmon, every dish was cooked to absolute perfection. On top of that, they have a great mocktail menu! I had the Mango Menta and it was refreshing, bright, and paired perfectly with the food. We finished with the café con leche and flan, and both were absolutely amazing. The flavors, atmosphere, and service all came together for an unforgettable meal. Can’t wait to come back!
… morekenneth godwin
This was me and my spouses first time there and Tay took very good care of us! We had the Caesar salad with the beef empanadas as starters. The salad was very refreshing. The empanadas came with a sweet dipping sauce and pickled onions. Our entree of choice was oxtail (which was PERFECT) and the blackened salmon. The salmon lacked flavor but the lime rice and brussel sprouts it came with were great. We also got a side of plantains. The drinks are well made and the entire experience was worth redoing!
… moreAshley Yaldo
Stopped here before seeing a show at the opera house. I was happy to see the restaurant itself was not busy at all. Maybe 7 tables in total which was nice. The design and atmosphere of the restaurant was nice. I loved the music they played while in. It was mostly r&b. However the overall experience was lacking.
Our server Gabrielle while nice, was not super attentive. He initially came by and took drink orders and our app order but then waiting 20 minutes, and after our appetizer was done to take food orders. When we got our food, he never checked on us as we ate our meal, and never gave an explanation as to why we waited over 30 minutes to get our drinks. If the restaurant was busy I would have understood but this was not the case.
We ordered two mocktails:
Mamasit 3.5/5. It was fruity and I enjoyed it.
Mango Menta 5/5 very refreshing. The mint was a great addition to an otherwise fruit forward drink.
Appetizer: chef empanadas: 4/5 the crust was really nice and the chicken inside was flavorful. I enjoyed both the habanero aioli it was served with, and the pickled red onions. It needed the tang and crunch. I did expect more spice from the aioli. It was less than mild on that end.
Dinner:
Sticky Braised Ribs: 0/5. had our severed checked on I would have sent these back. Before I get to the ribs I want to say the jicama slaw was really nice, and the Brussel sprouts were also good but they were served cold which made them less enjoyable. I ordered a side of garlic mash and those were just basic. Not enough fat in them at all. No creaminess, and I got them 15/20 minutes after I was served my food.
The ribs tasted boiled not braised, and were swimming what I imagine was meant to be a teriyaki sauce. The flavor of this sauce was very lacking, congealed from far too much cornstarch and was not sticky at all. It was good portion size but could finish anything but one rib due to both taste and texture. I would not recommend this dish.
We also ordered the fish tacos those were 4/5. Good flavor and a nice fry on the fish. The slaw was again really good. I would recommend these.
In the end our tab was $117 and for me I did not get what I paid for at all. I don’t know if I would be back.
… moreOur server Gabrielle while nice, was not super attentive. He initially came by and took drink orders and our app order but then waiting 20 minutes, and after our appetizer was done to take food orders. When we got our food, he never checked on us as we ate our meal, and never gave an explanation as to why we waited over 30 minutes to get our drinks. If the restaurant was busy I would have understood but this was not the case.
We ordered two mocktails:
Mamasit 3.5/5. It was fruity and I enjoyed it.
Mango Menta 5/5 very refreshing. The mint was a great addition to an otherwise fruit forward drink.
Appetizer: chef empanadas: 4/5 the crust was really nice and the chicken inside was flavorful. I enjoyed both the habanero aioli it was served with, and the pickled red onions. It needed the tang and crunch. I did expect more spice from the aioli. It was less than mild on that end.
Dinner:
Sticky Braised Ribs: 0/5. had our severed checked on I would have sent these back. Before I get to the ribs I want to say the jicama slaw was really nice, and the Brussel sprouts were also good but they were served cold which made them less enjoyable. I ordered a side of garlic mash and those were just basic. Not enough fat in them at all. No creaminess, and I got them 15/20 minutes after I was served my food.
The ribs tasted boiled not braised, and were swimming what I imagine was meant to be a teriyaki sauce. The flavor of this sauce was very lacking, congealed from far too much cornstarch and was not sticky at all. It was good portion size but could finish anything but one rib due to both taste and texture. I would not recommend this dish.
We also ordered the fish tacos those were 4/5. Good flavor and a nice fry on the fish. The slaw was again really good. I would recommend these.
In the end our tab was $117 and for me I did not get what I paid for at all. I don’t know if I would be back.
Maximillian T
Absolutely phenomenal experiences at Baru!
I have been multiple times and I should have done this review a long time ago! But Baru has officially become my favorite restaurant in Detroit. The menu is incredible—every dish is thoughtfully crafted, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. You can tell the kitchen puts real care into what they do. The chef even came to visit our table and talk with us for a bit too!
The cocktails were unforgettable, especially the Cloudy with a Chance of Margarita . Hands down some of the best I’ve ever had—fresh, perfectly balanced, and dangerously easy to sip. The entire drink menu complements the food perfectly, making both brunch and dinner here feel like an experience rather than just a meal.
On top of all that, the atmosphere and service were outstanding. If you’re looking for a top-tier brunch in the city, Baru is a must-try. I’ll definitely be back!
… moreI have been multiple times and I should have done this review a long time ago! But Baru has officially become my favorite restaurant in Detroit. The menu is incredible—every dish is thoughtfully crafted, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. You can tell the kitchen puts real care into what they do. The chef even came to visit our table and talk with us for a bit too!
The cocktails were unforgettable, especially the Cloudy with a Chance of Margarita . Hands down some of the best I’ve ever had—fresh, perfectly balanced, and dangerously easy to sip. The entire drink menu complements the food perfectly, making both brunch and dinner here feel like an experience rather than just a meal.
On top of all that, the atmosphere and service were outstanding. If you’re looking for a top-tier brunch in the city, Baru is a must-try. I’ll definitely be back!
Wanda Simmons
Pay attention to your bill! They tax the 20% gratuity that’s added to the bill. The food was decent but didn’t like the jerk Cornish hens. It was a little dry and had a strong citrus salty taste. The oxtails and epamadas were pretty good.
The atmosphere is very nice.
… moreThe atmosphere is very nice.
Tia Thomas
Nice calm atmosphere no complaints there. The food was good, but VERY pricey. For 1 slice of French Toast….21$ no side included. The day my party and I went, it was only one server. No doubt she was a little stressed. Overall I wont be going again.
… moreShantel Roberts
The drinks and the vibe were great, but the food was pretty mid overall. The beef empanadas and the yellowtail ceviche were fire—honestly the best part of the night. But the $60 Ribeye Cap? Big letdown. No flavor, bland, a little rubbery… just not worth the price.
I had the oxtails too—they were fine, a bit fatty, but that’s expected. The plantains were absolutely delicious though. I just wish the ribeye matched the quality of everything else, especially with that price tag.
Also, heads up: if you’re not paying attention on the way out, you’ll end up walking straight through the kitchen.
Overall: cool spot, great ambiance, strong apps and drinks… but the entrées were disappointing.
… moreI had the oxtails too—they were fine, a bit fatty, but that’s expected. The plantains were absolutely delicious though. I just wish the ribeye matched the quality of everything else, especially with that price tag.
Also, heads up: if you’re not paying attention on the way out, you’ll end up walking straight through the kitchen.
Overall: cool spot, great ambiance, strong apps and drinks… but the entrées were disappointing.
Robert Jones
My wife and I went here for brunch and were blown away by how beautiful this establishment is. They have a nice open restaurant with nice outdoor seating and the decor inside was sick. The drinks were very solid and the food was okay. We got the ceviche and empenadas. The reason I gave them a lower rating was because the menu prices did not match what we were charged! The ceviche was listed as $24 on the menu but we were charged $28 the empenadas were listed as $15 and we were charged $17. Everything was priced as listed on the menu. We were not thrilled about that at all.
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