"Any restaurant that has an impeccable steak tasting menu is worthy of a drive across state lines. At Bardea Steak, diners can experience the Butcher’s Tasting — an extensive culinary journey through all of the various steak servings one can try for $180 per person." - Annemarie Dooling
"I loved the wagyu empanadas at Bardea Steak, which the piece highlights as one of Wilmington’s standout dining items." - Rachel Chang
"Any restaurant that has an impeccable steak tasting menu is worthy of a drive across the state lines. At Bardea Steak, diners can experience the Butcher’s Tasting — an extensive culinary journey through all of the various steak servings one can try for $180 per person." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff
"Wilmington comes alive in this remarkable steakhouse that’s more than just fine cuts meats — but a masterclass in fine dining. Acclaimed Chef Antimo Dimeo is a delight as he guides diners on a culinary quest to explore the wonders of steak, seafood, pork, and poultry. Next door, the equally impressive Bardea Food & Drink have an equally impressive menu that casually expands upon Dimeo’s culinary love of the land and sea." - Ernest Owens
"Acclaimed chef Antimo DiMeo shines in this lively steakhouse in Wilmington. At Bardea Steak, the focus is not just on serving large cuts of sizzling beef — but also hosting an incomparable experience. The nine-course chef’s tasting menu that includes steak, seafood, pork, and poultry (for $150 per person) is a regional master class on how to dine well and effortlessly." - Ernest Owens