Bacchus

Got tons of compliments because of how naturally pretty it is on its own — string lights and lanterns are really a vibe especially at night! We were looking for a more intimate and casual setting rather than a more formal wedding in a reception hall and we fell in love with the food and the place going for dinner one night. Service was great on the night of and communication beforehand was top notch. Meryl was incredibly helpful with the logistics and provided not only reccomendations on vendors but also how to optimize the space (due to our large guest count). They were receptive to our thoughts and ideas of how we wanted the night to go and how it would fit with their space. They also lent us a projector to play a game and provided some of the decor (small candles, lanterns, and hanging linens). Overall they’re a well-oiled machine with the best food (3 course plated meal) — they’re a restaurant after all! 100% would reccomend duck confit. Our wedding coordinator said that we were given a very good price for the superb level and quality of service that was included. Overall, the staff are lovely and shows how passionate they are about making our big day wonderful -- would rate this a 100 out of 10 experience. Regardless if you’re looking to have your wedding here or not — 100% you should come here in a regular day have dinner here!!! My husband and I sometimes just drop by to eat (p.s. don’t think about it and just get the bread and butter). Super accessible by train! :) We come all the way from Flushing -- that's how yummy their food is :P

Absolute loved this places. I went there on Christmas Eve and everything was amazing. Kind and friendly service, food was chef kiss, you can taste the good quality and fresh ingredients. I’d be back to try their regular dishes.

We had our wedding at Bacchus and it was everything we could have hoped for and more. From the very beginning, the team was attentive and caring, making sure every detail felt smooth and stress-free. On the day itself, the atmosphere was warm, beautiful, and intimate — exactly the kind of setting we had imagined for celebrating with our closest family and friends. The food was outstanding. So many of our guests kept telling us how much they loved every dish, and we couldn’t agree more. It really felt like we were sharing a meal that was crafted with love and intention, which made it even more meaningful for us. What stood out the most was the way the staff handled everything with such calm professionalism while still being kind and personal. We never once had to worry about anything — they made sure we could actually be present and enjoy the day. Bacchus will always hold such a special place in our hearts. We’re so grateful to everyone there for helping us create memories we’ll cherish forever.

We had the set menu with the paired wines. All food was superb and the wines were of an excellent standard. The best restaurant we have visited in Brooklyn!!!!! I don’t usually leave reviews however the entire family really enjoyed the meal and highly recommend it.

Bacchus treats you like family. The owner of the restaurant, Bruno, gave us our first tour, the wedding and event coordinator Meryl helped us to plan every detail of an all-inclusive wedding and we were beyond satisfied every step of the way. Likewise, Meryl and her staff were responsive, kind, understanding, and patient with our persistent communication and innumerable questions. Holding to French tradition - they offered incomparable food and drink options, including options for vegan guests, and offered a variety of ways to reach the food and beverage minimum, like additional desserts and wine pairings. On our wedding day, Meryl and her team were at our sides when we needed them and taking care of everything else such as setting up our unconventional guest book, and ensuring that we kept on pace with our wedding day schedule so we didn’t worry about it. Bacchus Bistro offers unparalleled value, incredible familial service, and a neighborhood or backyard ambiance that made it an easy choice for my wife and I. Their food and drinks are truly incredible, change seasonally, and will always leave you dreaming for the next time you can return. We have a special place in our hearts for Bacchus. So much so that when we returned a year later to celebrate our anniversary, Meryl and Francois greeted us by name, wished us a happy anniversary, and helped us to celebrate even while they were hosting another wedding.

I recently dined at this French restaurant and had an enjoyable experience. The food was well-prepared and flavorful, showing clear attention to detail. The service was excellent, our main server was attentive, and another staff member on the floor kept us laughing with lighthearted jokes, which really added to the atmosphere. For dessert, we tried the tarte Tatin. It was tasty but served with whole baked apple rather than the traditional peeled and sliced style, which I personally prefer. Even so, it was delicious. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant for its great food, friendly service, and lively dining experience.

I’ve been going to Bacchus for some time now, but today they made my engagement truly unforgettable. My boyfriend proposed here, and he shared how Meryl made the entire surprise engagement seamless and stress-free. I’m forever grateful to have been able to share such a special moment with my family at this incredible place. I cannot recommend Bacchus enough for any event—party, birthday, engagement, or celebration of any kind. The staff is absolutely amazing, and this place is truly special.

We captured a wedding (both photo and video) at Bacchus Bistro recently, and it was one of the most intimate and memorable celebrations we’ve been part of. The entire venue has such a warm, inviting vibe, starting with the beautiful outdoor space where the reception was held. It felt effortlessly charming and photographed beautifully throughout the evening. Inside, the bar and dining area gave off that cozy, timeless feel you only really get from a true restaurant venue. The staff was fantastic, organized, welcoming, and clearly experienced with events. And the food? Genuinely incredible. It's something we always notice when weddings are hosted at restaurants instead of traditional venues: the quality and consistency of the food are just on another level. The guest count was around 150, and it felt like the perfect number for the space, everyone was comfortable, and nothing felt overcrowded. A really special spot for couples who want a celebration that feels personal, elegant, and food-focused. We’d go back in a heartbeat.

We ordered the bottomless option for brunch and add an appetizer. The Brie is in good quality and I like the combination with grapes and honey. French toast is top notch in the city - it's fluffy, not super sweet, and great caramel sauce. Steak and eggs are align with expectations and in good portion.

We held our ceremony and reception at Bacchus for our intimate (70 person) wedding a month ago - and my husband and I (along with our guests) had a wonderful experience. Our planning period was around 6-7 months, and the whole process was fairly easy and low-key. I researched other restaurants/venues in Brooklyn, and it was the most affordable/had the best value out of all the options we looked into. We met with Meryl (the Bacchus coordinator) a few times and she was great to work with. We went in for a tasting, and the food was incredible. On the day of, the weather was unexpectedly awful and extremely windy, and Meryl and the Bacchus crew were able to seamlessly adjust the seating last minute. The venue itself is lovely, so we didn't have to do much for decorations and just ordered flowers for the tables. The wine bar section just got renovated literally a day or two before our wedding - and it was beautiful! We highly recommend Bacchus as a wedding venue!!

5 stars! Beautiful, high quality, professional and affordable. We cannot express enough how ecstatic we were with Bacchus hosting our wedding. This was the absolute best decision we could have made. Not only were they extremely affordable with highly competitive pricing for the area, but the quality of the food, treatment, service and venue was unbeatable. Our dream Brooklyn wedding was made a reality (in only 8 months!) because of Bacchus. The staff were phenomenal and went above and beyond. Each and every one of them. They were completely hands on every step of the way and covered every detail, even the ones we didn't think of. Our decor was assembled and put up for us. All the drinks we wanted were served. Every allergy (and there were many) was perfectly accommodated. The wine selection was top tier! Thank you, Kaza! And the food!! Wow! Chef's kiss. Our guests continue to talk about it to this day. The space is so minimalistic, beautiful and rustic. Very little needed to be added to complete our vision. We were even supplied with a beautiful cage for our cards so we did not have to buy our own. My guests were so well taken care. WE were so well taken care of! They were with us every step of the way and with the best and kindest attitudes, it's almost hard to believe. A very special thank you to Meryl for her leadership, kindness, attention to detail and cool control. Her support was truly priceless and allowed us to just be present on our special day. We could not recommend Bacchus more. Truly. A million thanks and a lifetime of memories made. We've shared some of our favorite pictures to reflect our deep gratitude. Sincerely, Chrystelle & Ra

We had a party of 12 and it was nice that we all sat in a long rectangle table. The vibe inside was very cute and dimmed, but lively. We ordered. A bunch of appetizers for the table to share and the giant bottle of wine was a great edition. We ordered escargot, burrata, foiegras, and hot bread with butter. Our favorite was the foie gras and hot bread. The hot fresh bread was crusty and the butter was very rich and good. The foie gras came in a good size patty and the bread with the sweet and rich foie gras was really good. The weird part is that these appetizers don't come with much bread and I thought they would give us more since we have a huge party. Entrees came out afterwards: ribeyes, mussels, cassoulet, hanger steak. the cassoulet with duck confit did not look like the pictures. We felt like our dish was this tiny little drum compared to the pictures we saw. Ribeye was okay but salty. We felt overall that this place was just OK. There's a lot of things that can be improved but maybe brunch is better? There was a lot of outdoor seating in the back too. Not sure if I want to come back to try brunch.

I want to give this place 10 the food I he service the music the wine list ... This is my favorite Restaurant in NYC. Highly recommend

Fantastic authentic French food and impeccable service with the French host guiding our way. Salmon tartare and mushroom pasta and apple tarte were amazing. Will be back. Lovely quiet loungey ambience and they have a patio.

Went with friends on a holiday Friday night. Though I'm not a big fan of Italian cuisine My calamari appetizer was done perfectly as were the meatballs. Of particular interest were the unusual cocktails which were superb. Service was fine and prices were reasonable.

Setting the scene: It's Thanksgiving Day. The hub and I remained uncertain about our holiday plans until yesterday when we decided we were just going to stay home. Since he wasn't super excited about having turkey and didn't want me doing all the work for just the two of us, he suggested we go with something non-traditional, perhaps Mexican food at our favorite place, Panchita's. What we did not expect -- and discovered only this afternoon -- was that it and our back-up Mexican plan (Fonda) would be closed for the day. Nuts! At that point, we started looking up local places offering Thanksgiving menus (Stone Park Cafe's offering looked the best), only to find they were all booked -- no surprise there as it's Thanksgiving afternoon! As we were about to give up and just eat at home, we found open reservations at Bacchus. We'd not been in years, though we recalled enjoying their All You Can Eat Mussels Night. We went with low expectations, just thankful to have the option. We got there at 3:15 and there were maybe 4 other parties dining, which was a nice middle ground of not empty, but also not crowded and super noisy. Honestly, the food was just okay. In all fairness, this isn't exactly the type of fare that a french wine bar is known for, so we were okay with it. Here's a run-down of the meal: -- I liked the idea of the turkey puffs as an amuse bouche, but the dark meat used was tough and a bit stringy. -- The polenta amuse bouche was okay, as who doesn't love the flavor of sautéed peppers and onions? -- The bacon wrapped scallop appetizer had good flavor (after all, bacon!), but pairing scallops with stuffing and cranberry sauce was strange -- those flavors just do not meld. -- I opted for the turkey roll breast entree, which was okay. At the very least, it provided me with a stuffing and gravy fix. And, the server/chef accommodated my request for a vegetable other than Brussels sprouts, which I appreciated. -- The hub said his crabmeat stuffed salmon entree was good. It came with sweet potatoes, which isn't his jam, so I happily ate them. -- For dessert, we both opted for the pecan pie, which wasn't a traditional version, but it was delicious -- an unexpected treat! Overall, the food itself would rank 3-1/2 stars for me. That said, the plating of the three courses was beautiful and the portions were ample. We left stuffed! And the meal was definitely a good value at 60-something dollars for 3 courses. Most other places we were considering (if they'd actually had reservations available) started at $90 and I suspect the serving sizes would have been significantly smaller. So, I will be giving them a 4-star rating. Did we love this meal? No. Did it serve its purpose? Yes. We will be going back to Bacchus? Yes, to re-visit their Mussels Night.

"I recently dined at Bacchus with a group of 30 colleagues and we was extremely disappointed with our meal. The food I ordered was undercooked, and it ruined my entire dining experience. I was really surprised when the restaurant staff took my plate of under cooked fish, then returned the same piece of fish back to the table with a new sauce covering. Not only was it unappetizing, but it also raised concerns about food safety. This was not the only incident of unhealthy food handling. I expected better from a restaurant of this caliber, and I won't be returning."

We had a fantastic dining experience at Bacchus that was worthy of 5 stars. I've been remiss in not writing this review sooner. Bacchus is in the neighborhood and we wandered in one evening for dinner and we were very pleasantly surprised! Ambiance upon entry is lovely and stunning and we were instantly greeted and led to a table. We ordered the escargot, bread and butter, Bacchus salad, and because we aren't very big meat eaters, we split the hanger steak. The waiter chose a bottle of wine for us to split and the recommendation was spot on! All of the dishes were delicious, every last one. We definitely ordered too much food, but made room to finish each dish. The escargot was definitely a standout, so deliciously buttery. The steak was divine, perfectly cooked, and the Sarladaise potatoes were amazing and really complemented the dish. We were also pleasantly surprised when we got the bill. We ordered a small mountain of food that was all truly spectacular, and Bacchus is very reasonably priced. It's on our regular list of restaurants in the neighborhood we like and would go back to.

Got married here last weekend and I really can't say enough nice things about the experience. GET MARRIED HERE, or celebrate any kind of big party. First off Meryl is the absolute best. She made everything so easy and had us feeling confident through the entire planning process. On the night of, everything went off without issue, and she made sure that some of our guests dietary issues were accounted for even though we didn't know about all of them ahead of time. The garden is an AMAZING place to get married. It's simple yet elegant, and made all of our guests (and us of course) feel comfortable. And the Bacchus team was able to transition the space twice, totally seamlessly, from the ceremony to dinner, and then from dinner to an open space for a bit of dancing before bringing the dance party inside. And the food was unreal. We tasted everything a couple months ahead of time and loved it, but never dreamed it could be as good when the kitchen would be cooking it for 85 people. But it was just as good and our friends and family keep raving about it. People tell you that things will go wrong at your wedding, but thanks to Meryl and Bacchus, not one thing did. And if it did, we couldn't tell.

Saw the reviews about the food "being bad" before coming here - it's all bullcrap. The food was great. My coworker and I came after work last night and stayed till closing. The wagyu burger I demolished in 5 minutes. It was so flipping good. Also had the escargot (only had it once before this place) and it was pretty good! The waiters are great and attentive. Everyone is super nice. I had wine, but they had a couple beer options for my friend. She had the steak frites and said this is the only dish she ever fully finished. Our plates were clean is all I can say ‍ Definitely will be back, bonus was that it's next block from work haha

Lobster Benedict for brunch. Lobster was not fresh and overcooked. The hollandaise sauce was thin and tart. The salad was not dressed well. Disappointed. Had high expectations. Could not finish eating . Sorry will pass. Oh, the waiter failed to tell me about the specials as well.

Had my daughter's wedding here and must say that everything was just perfect and easy. The food, atmosphere and staff were great. Meryl was in charge and the whole night ran smoothly. It was a night to remember forever and I truly appreciate all their efforts and intentions. I highly recommend Bacchus for your next event. They are very capable and you will be in good hands.

Food was fine, not a good vibe upstairs, downstairs has no AC, service was very slow.

Decor and ambience were both great. Food was pretty decent but definitely pricey for the portion size. Would recommend the escargot just for aesthestics. However, the sauce the branzino was served with was oddly sweet. The potatoes were subpar. My sister stated "the potatoes I make taste better." The steak lacked seasoning. The duck was the most flavorful entree we ordered but it wasn't rested long enough since the juices/blood leaked out (as shown in the picture). Service was good until it came time for us to get the bill. We must have asked our waiter at least 3x for the bill, it took him 30 minutes to give us another table's bill... it was just an annoying way to end the night given it delayed our post-dinner plans.

Stumbled upon this gem in the neighborhood. Needed a quick bite so we got an avocado toast with salmon. The service was quick and the waiter was very attentive! Ambiance was perfect with the super nice outdoor seating option. We had our food and wine outdoors. The wine selection was awesome!! If I ever come back to Brooklyn I would come here for the full brunch experience.

Average food. Everything tastes so average. Nothing special --we got the onion soup which was more creamy than soupy. The steak was NOT good. Mussels were bland and the lamb was whatever. Average service. Everythjng is SO slow. The ambiance is cute but doesnt worth the money

The place is in Downtown Brooklyn, so it is very convenient and easy to get to. I enjoyed the casual and French cafe style of the place. The food options are traditional and super tasty French food. We had escargot, burrata, beets, and foie gras for appetizers. The main entries were lamb shank and duck cassoulet. They were both Mesquite and delicious. And for dessert, we ordered the chocolate fondant, which is to die for. A plus for me is how conducive a conversation the place is. I will return to this restaurant on any given future trip to NYC.

Hey hey hey, Clerksrat back with another tasty review. Want to talk shop about recent place Mrs. Clerksrat (ayyyye ya boy got married make 'em say uhhhhh) and I hit up. So last night we are kicking it on couch watching kaleidoscope (shoutout Netflix you guys keep shooting your shot we are here for this) and she asks what we be abound for weekend. We talked Philly for cheesesteaks, we talked BX for Italian, I even asked Staten Island to let her see how the trash flows!! Then we decided why not take it back to where we both used to love and do the same old BS in BK. What's up Bacchus! Ok so going into this place is dope because it's on Atlantic but it's charming. Got some French wine bar vibes in an Atlantic ave hustle feel to it that makes you respect the work they do. Place wasn't packed but had some patrons, and low and behold the MF who sat us straight spoke to me in French and I was ready to roll. Ok so let's talk grub. Menu looked legit, got meat, got cheese, got bread, got french onion soup (we from america I'm still laying respect to France and giving them their real. I ordered the burger, wifey got the quiche. So each meal gonna cost us a very fair price of $18-22, but wait... there is more. $42 per person entree AND bottomless mimosa/Bellini/sparkling wine. Hide your daughters, hide your boy toys, hide your big brimmed hats cause we got ourselves a regular brunch in Manhattan!!!! I'm team Bellini, and wifey is team sparkling wine. So let's talk food first. Burger. What's up this ain't to be played with. They asked how I want it, I said medium rare.... Still good in my mouth. They gave me a side salad with it (wish it was dressed more but be fair I paid for the burger and it paid for itself). A+++ Quiche. Ok Mrs. Clerksrat quiche was FINE. Won't hate because to be honest it's not a good order but it could be better. Cheese was lacking and sausage took to biting to get to but it's FINE. You walk in ask for quiche drink a ton of champ-agne and you know what. You good. B- Now let's get to the service side. Oooof let's talk about bottomless NYC cause we do it the best. Ok some rules for locals. #1 respect wait staff #2 respect those around you #3 tip according to time not check #4 don't be that "guy" / "girl" #5 always watch the clock Now on the service people side let's get to rules #1 don't take shit #2 keep them glasses full #3 always make sure every table are getting same service #4 always watch the clock but make sure you finish them off with a final round. This is where it went awry. First when I got my Bellini, my wife got her sparkling-... wait she got a mimosa. They brought her the wrong drink then asked "oh I'm sorry did you order... a quiche". Zero recollection of drink order and apparently forgot the food order. Roll call check... 18 patrons before we arrived (all served) just us 2 ordered. Wasn't a packed place fam. Wifey ain't gonna say no to sparkling wine even if spiked with natures fruit so she took it. We saw some drunk patrons across from us who literally stayed longer than us but managed to get same bottomless. We got less and less service but noticed they continuously got refilled. It got to the point where we felt awkward without any drink or bill that we had to ask, "did that group get a better package because we just want to know how to improve our service". Dude literally stares is cold blood in eye and lies, "no you got the same". WHAT?!? So how did we leave vs how did we come. Came with "yo this is fire love the vibe, love the food, love the deal" vibes in texts to friends. Left with "yo this place flat on shits on you if you ain't got big table and aren't loud and obnoxious to others" Bacchus you got promise but you ain't there yet. I'd probably try it again but would feel uncomfortable with smaller table since it seems they prioritize large groups even in small brunch crowds. Your boy Clerksrat is always open to recs if you find something for me to try, taste. Like, subscribe and let me know. 2023 let's Fckn GOOOOOOO.

What a gem in the neighborhood! Loved the vibes at @bacchusbistrowine and the garden seatings in the back, and our waitress was very nice too Steak was great but a bit dry, might've been better with some sauce. It did go quite well with the white wine they recommended though. I tried a bit of the salmon and it was really tasty! Went so well with the vegetables. Escargot was amazing. Super fresh and juicy! Will have to revisit

So much love for this restaurant. It's a go to neighborhood spot for brunch (we do a la carte, as we don't take advantage of their more recent bottomless brunch offering, but sounds like a great deal for those into it) with excellent croque madames and french toasts. Dinner offering is on point, classic French/French-American fare. We will forever treasure our memories of hosting an amazing wedding rehearsal dinner for 30 guests in the side room. From the custom prix fixe menu, to the wine selection, to the attentive and personalized service -- everything was just perfect for our guests. That was 6 years ago and we're glad nothing's changed. Meryl, the owner, is wonderful --and its great to see her from time to time in the restaurant.

We came here on a Saturday night and they were able to take us as a walk-in. The escargot and oysters were great. Tempura anchovies were tasty but I would have enjoyed them more if they were fillets - the spine was a little off-putting. The sauce they came with a nice and they were tender and flaky. We ordered the magret duck breast medium, but it seemed to only have been cooked on the skin side. Most of it was actually cold. We requested it to be warmed up a little more and it came back out well done and tough. This was a pretty big disappointment considering this was one of the priciest entrées on the menu. At least the potatoes and beans that it came with were delicious. The staff were all very friendly and attentive.

We sat outside in their backside, outdoor area which is very cute. A good place for big outdoor groups. Inside it's pretty dark a different vibe from the outside. Service was great too. The food itself was just okay. I felt the burger and the angus steak lacked spices and flavor. The onion soup from the apps was greats. From dessert we had the cream brûlée and chocolate lava cake. Cream brûlée was not good but the lava cake was good. Overall food is average like 5/10. I wish they had space heaters outside for the cold New York Spring.

I thought I wrote this review the next day, but I must've still been in such a blissful post-dinner state that I didn't save it. Party of 3 came to celebrate a birthday on a Friday night. One of the earliest tables (maybe the first?). We got to try a wine I've never heard of (Gallac) which is a syrah hybrid and was one of the best wines I've ever had. It also did not give me headache despite having almost all of it myself as my guests had lovely local craft beers. The bread and butter are good enough to write home about, but what really set this place apart (besides the chill/pretty ambience/decor and outstanding and friendly service from the waitstaff/management/sommelier) is that they literally nailed every item of food from the fries to the steak and every other item from appetizer to dessert. They somehow found a way to make fries not greasy (the ones that accompany the steak). I cannot wait to go here again! Zero complaints...even the bathrooms were impeccable! A perfect dining experience. Oh and I forget to say, this is a place where you feel value for your money (not over-priced and they even have a very attractive prix fixe menu).

Firs review of the New Year and gotta give it to my New Year's Eve meal at Bacchus! As always, gotta start out by praising the top notch people who make this place run. Front of house and waiters were personable and welcoming to the perfect degree. There was an $84 prix fix four course meal for that night which we thought was a pretty good deal! Began with a lil amuse bouche of smoked salmon neopolitan. Nice bit of salmon roe on top, can't go wrong. We both elected to have the scallops as our app. Daaaaaamn. Beautifully presented and like eating solidified angels tears. I mean maybe I just love scallops? But these were up there with the best I've had. Came with a lovely tomato confit and fennel purée. For mains we had the salmon and the pork cheek. The pork cheek was very good, came with a very creamy mushroom sauce, Brussels sprouts with bacon and a celery root purée. Very good and almost too filling? But def getting your monies worth. For dessert we had the cheesecake with passionfruit coulis and the fondant au chocolate with delicious cream on the side! They gave us a nice little glass of champagne each at the end and capped the evening off beautifully. Hope everyone stays safe, healthy and full of go

We go every 2 weeks I believe, this place is special because of the people in it. They truly work hard to make sure you have a friendly and almost family-like dining experience. It's so relaxing and not so stuffy. The outside patio is beautiful. I love the mussels and the amazing steak You will crave this place. Awesome for date night!

We had a great time at Bacchus. the food is excellent, with lots of flavor and very good wines. The atmosphere is warm and the staff are very welcoming and smiling. we will come back and recommend it to our friends. Frederique

We had our wedding at Bacchus and cannot recommend the venue and the entire team highly enough! The venue was beautiful and worked perfectly for the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. Meryl, the event coordinator, was amazing to work with-- very experienced, helpful and responsive. Khaza, the sommelier, helped us choose the wines and even had a call with us a month or so before the wedding to go over everything. The food was delicious and the service was flawless, including specially dealing with food allergies in a way that put our mind at our ease. The bartenders were great during the reception. We are so thankful that we had our wedding at Bacchus and love everyone that helped pull it off!

I have been to Bacchus many times and I have never been disappointed. Always happy to visit and support one of the best restaurant in the area. The staff is super professional and friendly. The food is solid and delicious. I simply love the entire menu and they have an amazing and extensive wine list. Anytime you are in the area or even if you live further, do not hesitate to visit and support Bacchus, not only for the food and the staff; also for a great ambiance and a welcoming atmosphere. Thank you the staff for the great food, a superb customer service and hospitality. I will visit you again and again. RL

This restaurant transports you to Paris with its French speaking waiters, duck and steak on menu, and colored panel wooden walls. The food was cooked to order, perhaps a little even rarer than asked. Meats such as duck and steak were juicy and flavorful. My friend's branzino was crispy, but lacked a little flavor in my opinion. My other friend's pork chop which was the special of the day was MASSIVE. The mashed potato served with the entrees were so smooth and creamy, I could have many many scoops more. Definitely a more treat yourself/special occasion establishment given the prices. I took a star away because the waiters were so aggressively pushing bread on our table which was not complimentary. The waiters, however, were diligent in checking our vaccination cards and refilling our glasses with wine seamlessly without us noticing. Definitely can't wait to check out their outdoor seating situation in the summer because it looks stunning in the pics!

If you're in search of a location for a wedding, Bacchus is the best. My husband and I got married here over Memorial Day weekend 2023 and the entire staff was professional and kind, but Meryl in particular was a pleasure to work with. She was easy and fun to work with and made the day of the wedding seamless and everything we wanted. The service isn't the only great thing about bacchus; the food is incredible. It has quickly become one of our favorite restaurants. The hardest part about choosing the menu was narrowing down between all the great options - something they helped us do by arranging multiple tastings. Lastly, the space itself is beautiful, original, and a great place for a wedding. We really can't say enough positive things about our experience with Bacchus.

Excellent experience, I highly recommend Bacchus Bistro. Their wine list is absolutely amazing in every way.

When was the last time you had the option to order a Methuselah sized bottle of wine with dinner? Maybe it's more common than I realize, but this was a first for me. Still, if I had to choose between ordering one of their better ones versus filling my house's tank with heating oil... I can't decide if I want to describe this place as having food fancier than atmosphere, or atmosphere more casual than the food. And I don't mean that as negatives, I enjoyed the combination, and service that was attentive and yet equally casual and familiar. I liked that certain menu options came in a variety of choices, such as appetizers vs. entrees vs. small plates. And by that I mean DUCK, specifically the duck leg confit this time. The combination of the crispy exterior with the tender meat was pleasing to the palate. I combined that with a special for the evening, a salad featuring roasted beets, and I dined very well. We did go for a much more modest bottle of wine to go with our dinner, but we were completely satisfied with it, and I have a feeling that the wines in general pair well with meals here, despite my lack familiarity with most of them. It does get a bit crowded and loud here, which relates to my opinion of the casual nature here. Don't let that make you uncomfortable, enjoy the food and drink here.

Pros: -Backyard is delightful and relaxing. It is spacious with room for a dozen or more tables and is surrounded by greenery and trees. -French Onion Soup is tasty. -Solid selection of wines by the glass. I personally don't know what 85% of the wine menu means, but fortunately the staff provides good suggestions. -Service was top-notch. Tremendously welcoming and polite despite being super busy. The cons I'll discuss in a different format. Unfortunately, as much as I wish it would have been excellent and left me wondering as to why I had not visited sooner, I did not enjoy the food aside from the soup. The bone marrow was lacking in flavor as well as prominent ingredients, and had poor substance to it. The lamb shank dinner (served with mashed potatoes and mushrooms) was also on the bland side, and overall it was not an enjoyable dish. The rolls were dry and cold. One can easily tell that Bacchus has no trouble obtaining business given their fabulous setting. I'd love to be able love it, but if I ever return I would cross my fingers for more satisfying food.

Wowowow. The name fits the menu. We were here on a Saturday evening and were able to snag a sidewalk table (dog friendly!) at 6:30 PM without a wait. As we were wrapping up our dinner at 8, there was a line for indoor dining and for the lovely garden seating in the back. We started with the bone marrow and escargot, both of which came with a warmed dinner roll. The bone marrow was excellent and generously portioned and the rosemary "home fries" it came with were so perfect!! Soft on the inside, a light crust on the outside. The escargot was so buttery and the pesto was a wonderful touch. We greedily dipped the dinner roll in the remaining butter pesto sauce. While they ran out of lobster for the lobster tagliatelle, the shrimp tagliatelle that was the substitute dish did not disappoint. The shrimp were cooked to perfection and were so succulent. Not dry at all! And the tagliatelle- oh my. You can tell it's the homemade type. Each bite, covered in their savory and yet tart sauce, brought so many flavors from start to end. The hangar steak was decent (I realized I don't like that cut, so it's not their fault), but the husband quite enjoyed it. However, the mushrooms it came with were cooked to perfection, and I thoroughly enjoyed that. Plus, more rosemary home fries!! Had a great meal and was so stuffed we didn't take a look at the dessert menu.

Called to ask if I needed a reservations. Was told that I don't. Arrived 20 mins after I called and waited to be seated. A party of six walked in after me and was seated first although they didn't have a reservations. I went to this restaurant because a close friend who frequents the restaurant recommended I try it. I was disappointed. They left my family and I waiting to be seated. RUDE. We eventually left the establishment and went where we were welcomed and accepted. My money and time is very valuable. If I take the time to come to spend my hard earned money at your establishment, it should be welcomed.

We're from out of state. Best french onion soup I've literally ever had. Go here if you like french onion soup. That is all.

Ambiance: Cute place. Cross between rustic and French bistro. Service: The staff was really attentive and friendly. Food: was a mixed bag Appetizers beet carparcio was outstanding. Oysters were ok. Fyi I am not a big oysters guy. Dinner Bone in Ribeye. Nice presentation. Was a fail. Very chewy. Would order the per pound option. Too expensive. Cream of spinach very chewy and cream did not add to flavor. Saladaise potatoes just tasted like roasted potatoes. Dessert: creme Brulee . Major fail. Very milky and not custardy. Next I would try the fish dishes.

Environment [5/5] - Retro vibe that I like a lot. They have a nice patio in the back. Great place for date night! Bacchus is also a popular wedding venue in the neighborhood. Service [5/5] - My server was extremely friendly and thoroughly explained the menu. She was so attentive throughout the night despite the fact that the restaurant was busy. Food [4/5] - Good value and excellent food!! Standout was their duck fat potato. I am not a big fan of potato but this one won the show. The next standout dish was the mussel, the broth was so rich in flavor. Branzino was also good, the texture was great and the fish meat was moist. Duck breast was decent and I enjoyed the strawberry sauce so much. Their savory dishes were all great and I definitely see myself going back in the near future. Skip the desserts and order more savory dishes!

I usually really like this place. Tonight I had one of the worst restaurant experiences of my life. My husband and I ordered their special prix fix. Our appetizer courses were delicious (escargot and scallops) I ordered the cassoulet which I have had many times. Right after receiving the appetizer course I asked if I could change to the fish however it was too late which I totally understood. When we received the cassoulet, it was a smaller portion than normally which I expected since it was part of the prix fix and it was noticeably drier than normal, maybe because of the portion size? I asked the waitress, Sofia, if I could just add another dish off the main menu (at this point I didn't ask to send anything back or exchange) but she insisted that since I was unhappy with my current entree she had to take the dish back and tell the chef. I said that I was happy to just add another dish but she was adamant. 2 min later the chef came out with the dish and verbally attacked me, saying that no one ever complained about his cassoulet. It was horrible. After he left the couple next to me commented that the situation and especially the chef's behavior had made them incredibly uncomfortable as well. It makes me never want to come back again. ADDENDUM: I wrote the original review while still at the restaurant. I originally gave 1 star but increased it to 3 stars because Kaza the manager was extremely nice and apologized for the extremely rude head chef.

5 Stars for a dimly-lit, romantic French restaurant that serves up quality dishes and makes you want to throw a beautiful party out back. Damn. This place is romantic! I had the chance to stop by recently (thanks to the stellar reviews) and we were sat very quickly near the back glass doors. It was chilly out, but warm and romantically-lit inside. The atmosphere inside is top notch, but while we were there we caught glimpses of the outside back area and could just imagine how magical it would be in the right weather. Beyond atmosphere, the food and drinks were on-point. I ordered a red wine and described my preferences to the knowledgeable server who made a selection for me that didn't disappoint. The bread they bring is warm and addictive, but save it for the mussels! We ordered the following: Root Vegetables Salad- roasts beets, turnips, pistachios, goat cheese, frisée salad, mustard dressing, and balsamic glaze. This was a fresh, light entry into our main dishes. Mussel and French Fries- holy white wine broth, Batman! I was thankful I'd held on to some of that bread to soak up that sauce. This was a lot less expensive than it could have been. And at $19, it's worth it even as a starter. Homemade Purple Potato Gnocchi- light as a feather! Gosh, I hate dense gnocchi, but this was made with love. Overall, a solid date night spot to which I would absolutely return!

This place deserves 5 stars because it delivers perfectly on expectations. This is a not a destination restaurant, but if you want a traditional French bistro experience at 2014 nyc prices, this place is for you! We had the french onion soup, snails, bread, branzino, hanger steak and a variety of delicious french reds and everything was executed very well. Now that I'm writing this a couple weeks after my visit, I want to go back! Especially since I live in the area.

Food here is delicious. The brunch is underrated but my favorite, I love coming to the outdoor seating with my dog. Brunch can be a la carte or an entree plus mimosas. Some of the staff actually speak French as a first language which lends credibility and ambience to a French restaurant. For adult beverages they have wine and beer, the wine list is long but most bottles are more than I could ever pay. At least a small cocktail bar, or a short list of specialty cocktails would be a nice addition. Between friends and I we've sampled a number of dishes each of them tasty in their own right. The French onion soup is #2 in the city. We also had the salmon, the burger, snails, and oysters.

They're really a 4.5, but I'm rounding up because I had a consistently pleasant culinary experience more than once. The first time, I was in a the backyard area which is dressed up for nice little gatherings. The food was provided by Bacchus and it was great! That was what brought me back to Bacchus for the regular dining menu this time. And I was not disappointed! (it was pricey though). I ordered the big meat special because why wouldn't I? You get different cuts of beef, chicken and duck! It was so big that we couldn't finish it. We also ordered the sauce flight, which was nice but I might not do again. I'm not sure I'm a big enough fan of mushroom based sauces.

We went for brunch on Sunday morning, the staff, the service, the food and the overall ambience is very nice. We have been going there for many years. We really enjoyed it

Excellent service and great wine selection. Food is authentic old school French from what I gathered. It was good.

Had the most magical marriage celebration at Bacchus. We received so much praise from our guests about the venue, food, and service. Bacchus' coordinator Meryl helped us to flawlessly execute our event from start to finish. I couldn't thank her and the Bacchus team enough for making our day so incredibly special and for ensuring the entire experience was simple, seamless, and stress-free.

Service was wonderful and the French onion soup really hit the spot. Quiet and a good place to have a conversation.