Garrido's Bistro

Name: Garrido's Bistro
Address: 19605 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe, MI, United States, 48236-2838
Telephone: (313) 466-3042
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

200 Reviews

$31 to $50

Latin American

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Garrido’s
Latin American Bistro – Seafood – Arepas – Latin & European Food

Hello! We are the Garrido family, in the Spring of 2015 we opened the doors to our Bistro so that we can share with you our culinary heritage. Once you enter our exclusive dining room we want you to be transported to the foods and flavors that make our memories, our backgrounds, and our culture. We want you to enjoy a sensory experience: listen, see, smell, and taste. Our food should be experimented without hesitation, our Latin roots are from Venezuela, right between the Caribbean and the Amazon, where flavors are mild and fresh.

We are excited to cook for you, please come into our house,

The Garrido Family

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

9:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Latin American, Seafood, Venezuelan
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(313) 466-3042
Website
http://www.garridosbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic, Women
Executive chef
Chef Christopher Garrido
Catering
Please, contact us for your Catering orders.

Location
19605 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe, MI 48236-2838
Neighborhood
Grosse Pointe
Cross street
Between 7 Mile Rd. and 8 Mile Rd. on Mack Ave.
Parking details
There is metered parking on the front and both side streets. There is also a municipal parking lot 400 ft. South on Mack Ave.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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What 200 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Detroit
Neighborhood gem

200 Reviews

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Pora
Cleveland
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My sister and I took my niece out as a congratulatory dinner on her new engagement. It was all our first times there, and it did not disappoint. The food was delicious, and our server and bartender were very attentive!
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ThomasL
Detroit
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Our server was friendly. We were supposed to get the crispy rice bottom in our Paella and it did not get served that way. Also the savory plantains did not have any flavor. Paella (other than the crispy rice) was good. Mussels were cooked good.
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Vance
Indiana
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Street parking was easy. We arrived a little ahead of our reservation time and were seated immediately. Mike was our waiter - he was friendly. The beverage service was a little awkward. There were two 1/2 litter plastic bottles of water on the table and Mike did not pour our first glass of water. We ordered a bottle of the house Malbec - it was good. Again, however, Mike did just set the bottle on the table and did not even offer a tasting pour. Also brought a chiller - not sure why. We poured it ourselves. Same with the second bottle. The entrees were all excellent and plentiful. The had three appetizers on the menu and the one we wanted - bread sticks - they were out of. We ordered dessert and the portions were generous. Definitely would go again.
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MarkK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superior service, Arepa's were great (as usual). Nice Spanish Wine and Beer.
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Chris
Detroit
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food!! The place is one of the few unexpected charms in Grosse Pointe.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was exceptional and our server made great food recommendations. She was very knowledgeable. I loved that we made reservations and she called just before we arrived to let us know she was setting up our table and confirmed our indoor/outdoor seating preference. The food was delicious, we got the paella! Just a wonderful dining experience!
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Magda
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this spot. It's actually a great place to bring out of town guest. The staff is fantastic and the food phenomenal. The desserts are out of this world!!
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
The food is great. Very well prepared. We enjoyed our meals in the quaint, quiet dining room. Service was a bit slow which may have been because only one server was available. However, the owner/chef was out on the floor ensuring diners were enjoying themselves. The food and food presentation are the stars at this fun, east side diner.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food was 3+. One dish was much better than the stew. It had grouper in it. We left the spicy out of the stew and forgot to use the sauces on the table.
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SG
StarG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I enjoyed myself. It has a nice atmosphere and portions are large!
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Suze
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is so fresh and tastey. And the staff is delightful.
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JamesT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cozy, charming atmosphere with dynamite menu. A delight to have paella available in the Grosse Pointe area. Bravo!
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KAPI
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food at Garridos is top notch; we have been there several times, and everything we have had is delicious. Highly recommend. The staff is kind and patient despite being short staffed. If you are there for the experience and plan to be there for a while, I promise it is worth it. So good!
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TriciaB
Key West
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fresh and delicious. The service was excellent. You can tell the owners take pride in their restaurant. Well done!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was friendly. Brunch cocktails were great. I especially loved the white wine sangria. The food is always delicious. I had the breakfast sandwich arepa and fries.
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Artt
Detroit
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
I had a weekday lunch with two friends. The staff was welcoming, explaining the food which was very helpful, and showing us a photo of one of their "extreme" desserts (which was highly vertical and looked like enough to feed 4). We each had an arepa, which was a tasty and satisfying sandwich for lunch. (Mine was the "1-2-3" arepa with chorizo, cheese and Venezuelan guacamole.) Prices are very reasonable. We will visit here again!
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PATRICIAK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was really tasty. Desserts were excellent but a bit over priced. We weren't told the extreme shake was $35. While it was fun and really different, it was not worth that much. Overall we will go again and recommend this place but next time we will rethink dessert.
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larsbar
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vanessa and team are simply outstanding. Food? Just remarkable. Kudos!
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Chani
Detroit
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vanessa was amazing! We had a concert to attend last night. She got us in and out. With providing great guest service and she was courteous too. The seafood paella was amazing and the sangria I could drink everyday. My cousin wanted to try the plantain nachos and I didn’t. I tried them and they were AMAZING!!! So definitely worth the trip!!!!!!
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MannyB
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The seafood pasta was terrific, very flavorful. We had their tall chief special dessert as the grand finale. This is a great specialty restaurant. We will be back.
1 person found this helpful
KR
KeithR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
I can't remember a better meal. Everything was fresh, light and delicious.
1 person found this helpful
MR
MeganR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was phenomenal. The service was great. The only complaint I could have is that the space itself is so small! It's not overcrowded. I just wish they had a bigger space.
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Colleen77
Detroit
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
The food is new to me but it was good. Only 2 people working Foh so they timed it okay large portions but French fried in heavy use. I would g back and I am the most judging person in food. Likely dinner is better than brunch.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day Brunch
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BL2112
Detroit
50 reviews
vip
2.0
50 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
Every employee was masked and wearing gloves. The bar area is still surrounded by plexiglas. It’s long past time to drop all Covid-related things. The menu is smaller than it once was and the pricing is quite high. My wife’s arepa was quite greasy. We used to live this restaurant but I do not want to be reminded of the nonsense we endured in 2020 and 2021. Time to move on and return to normal.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is delicious and very unique. The table next to us was extremely loud.
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MB
MikeB
Detroit
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Always enjoy dining here.
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Foodies
Detroit
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food, fresh and abundant. Authentic. Must try the tostones!
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DG
DanielleG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks were great! Looking forward to trying out their milk shake next visit
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HK
HollyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my friend for dinner to celebrate her birthday. She's never eaten Venezualan food. Vanessa greeted us at the door and we were treated like royalty the whole evening, not to mention our food was fantastic! She even lit a birthday candle for my friend on our dessert! We'll be back again!
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KyleC413
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! A memorable meal and experience. Myself and two friends met up on a Saturday night to have dinner and catch up. It was my first time to Garrido’s and I picked it because they had a few vegan options for myself and it’s not always easy to come by creative vegan food. All of us are beyond happy we went to Garrido’s. Upon coming in I was welcomed by an intimate space and smiles so big and warm I could see them behind the masks that all the staff were wearing (I appreciate the level of safety the take for themselves and us dinners). Sat by the window and enjoyed the ambiance of this quaint, familial space. It was cozy and felt special to be there that night. You can tell there is love in this restaurant. I had the black bean arepa and will be going back for another soon it was so good. I kept thinking about it the day after - hence a memorable experience. My one friend enjoyed the salmon which was perfectly cooked and a healthy portion of both fish and the sides. The other friend had the cesar salad and raved about the freshness of the dressing and enjoyed the shrimp she added to it. Our server, who I believe was Matt or Mike, took great care of us, had a great knowledge of the menu and served genuine hospitality. Overall highly recommend! Grab a Caribbean Martini and enjoy one of the best dinning experiences I’ve had in metro detroit. Thank you to all who were working Saturday April 8th you provided us all with a wonderful experience 💖
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DebbieK
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was wonderful we will be back. You could use a more than one beer option.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Garridos was fantastic. The kale salad, super! The cocktails, awesome! The shrimp dish, very flavorful. Our server Michael was great. We’ll be back!!
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CharlesH
Naples
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Garridos is a gem!! Wonderful food which is unique and hard to find among all other restaurants. Healthy! Service was first class! Value for the price. My guest was a first time diner here and he loved it. I have been here 4 times since shortly after opening and it just gets better and better!
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and the food is amazing and unique. A hidden gem!
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AmyW
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cute atmosphere and delicious food. The Paella is worth the wait.
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AP1797
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Garrido's is one of our favorite places! We live nearby and can walk to it. The food is amazing and completely unlike anything we can get in the area. It is important to know the restaurant is very small, and some of tables are extremely close together. Also, the food may take awhile to come out--but it is worth it! The owners and servers are extremely friendly and kind.
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JuanettaJ
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I really enjoyed our time at Garrido's Bistro. The atmosphere, food and service were excellent. Highly recommend!
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Chris
Detroit
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great all-around. Amazing food, can't be beat for amazing flavors and spices (my favorite are the Seafood specialties). Also, great Old Fashioned's, you gotta try one. Went with a friend last night, who had never been, and they were similarly impressed.
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JamesP
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding and the ambience was very good. They had quiet music playing in the background. We could listen to the music and talk at the same time.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Garrido's Bistro using the Order Online button. Garrido's Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (313) 466-3042.

Garrido's Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 200 OpenTable diners.

Garrido's Bistro does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

9:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

19605 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe, MI 48236-2838

Additional information

Cross street
Between 7 Mile Rd. and 8 Mile Rd. on Mack Ave.
Neighborhood
Grosse Pointe
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Latin American, Seafood, Venezuelan
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is metered parking on the front and both side streets. There is also a municipal parking lot 400 ft. South on Mack Ave.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic, Women
Executive chef
Chef Christopher Garrido
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.garridosbistro.com/
Phone number
(313) 466-3042
Catering
Please, contact us for your Catering orders.

Gift card

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Garrido's Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Menu

What 200 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Garrido's Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Garrido's Bistro restaurant rated?

Does Garrido's Bistro offer gift cards?

Is Garrido's Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card