Bearden's was closed during the rebuild of Lake Road, and the owners took advantage of that time to redecorate and revise the restaurant. The refreshed look is bright and airy, and very pleasant.
Service has changed from regular table service to ordering at the counter and then selecting a table. Some people in line were less than thrilled with this change, but I didn't mind it.
The menu hasn't changed much, which is terrific in my opinion. The Bearden's steak burger is quite delicious, and while a peanut butter burger sounds kind of insane, it's actually delicious - particularly with bacon. My only ding on the menu was that the honey mustard sauce for the deep-fried mushrooms. It was some kind of industrial sauce in a little plastic box and was the most hideous sauce I've ever tasted. Almost spectacularly so.
Come in, have a burger, enjoy the music, and have a step back into nostalgia.