This place has been on my list for a while and I am kicking myself for waiting so long. I had the pork chop, which was the most satisfying pork chop I have ever eaten! Mi fiancé had the steak with mushrooms. I am not the biggest fan of mushrooms but this steak was perfect! Lisa is wonderful and makes you feel like family the moment you step in the door. We live in the building and she allowed us to bring our own plates down for takeout. I highly recommend you come! Everything is delicious! read more

Amazing food, the Chef really knows her craft. I had the Copper river Salmon cooked to perfection on top of what I would describe as a scallop potato inside a light pastry, I've never had that before and was so tasty. For dessert a chocolate cake with icecream with a cherry jubilee, very delicious. She is in a small property and is building a new restaurant on 4th and Hood downtown Gresham that will be ready around November. The server was really good and very knowledgeable and super sweet. Must check this restaurant out, you won't be disappointed. read more

I will start out of the gate by saying that the waitress who also was doubling as the hostess was wonderful! The reason that the restaurant is titled to petite is because that's exactly what it is. There were two tables inside for two people and there was a group of I believe 6 sitting on the inside but it was completely crowded! There were two seats out on the sidewalk which on a beautiful day was very nice. We ordered carbonara and I had linguine with prawns. Mine was completely flavorless as if they put no salt in the water at all for their pasta and there were no seasonings whatsoever on the plate. The waitress was wonderful though and brought me some cheese and salt. The cream sauce had no flavor at all and I thought it was me until an elderly couple came out of the restaurant and asked me how I like my dinner. I thought they were the owners and so I gave them my honest opinion and turns out they were patrons. The man said the same exact thing about his dinner is mine. The reason he had asked me is because he had noticed that I had the same exact thing. You did not get anyting prior to the meal that wasn't charged all the cart. I've been get with six slices of bread was $8 with the truffle butter! There was no offering of a free dish. They also do not have soda you are limited to Wine, beer, or water. The final blow is being charged $30 for my dish! There were 5 prawns in a thing of linguine. It was overpriced by at least $10 for a restaurant of equal or greater caliber. The carbonara had sliced ham in it vs chunks of ham which is fine, that's creative differences between the shelf and the restaurant go or. Overall the flavor was less than average. The carbonara was $18 which seemed fairly normal for the industry read more

I love the intimacy of Bacari. The staff moves around so easily in this small space, and the food is out of this world! I had the caesar salad, lobster bouillabaisse, and a chocolate torte. Everything was so fresh, and the chef/owner chooses only ingredients that are in season, so the menu changes frequently. Bacari has a European ambiance: warm, cozy, and friendly. I highly recommend it! read more

Everything was perfect. The place is very small, but maybe that's a good thing, the chef focuses on your meal that you are paying for that you want to enjoy. The menu changes seasonally but there are some things that stay the same. The pork chop is very thick, but the chef knew exactly how to season it and prepare it, which is not always the case with what can be a bland meat. It was amazing! Warm brie, pear spinach salad was also fantastic, the dressing was very tasty and matched. One more reason to enjoy downtown Greshsm. read more

We saw the excellent reviews on Yelp and thought we try it out for dinner tonight! Very impressed with the presentation of the Caesar salad with added salmon lox! It was also tasty and we loved the fresh toasted homemade croutons. Our main entree was a linguini with wild caught prawns and salmon lox in a cream sauce and it was delish! The dessert of a coconut tart with fresh made whipped cream was amazing! The owner and chef, Lisa was friendly and we enjoyed talking to her and learning about her culinary background and inspirations. Samantha our server was very knowledgeable and provided great service. We will definitely come back again! read more

Bacari - Linguini with Wild caught prawns and salmon lox in a cream sauce! Delish! - Desserts Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

1. The four of us were sat at a large round table for six so it was difficult to talk and enjoy ourselves. 2. The four cocktails were good. 3. The ordering process seemed strained by the server/owner. She did not write down our orders. To begin our meal we ordered THREE salads and two bread orders. She basically forced us to buy two bread orders even though I am gluten free. We were served ONE salad. My son waited for the other two salads to be served. They never were delivered after 20 minutes so I finally asked for mine. Oh she forgot she said and never acknowledged that she forgot the other salad as well. So we had the two salads only. We had to move our own plates to be served our next course. So many little things missed in their service. Yet their arrogance hangs in the air. 3. My daughter-in-law and I each ordered the prawn appetizers for $28 each. It was good but VERY petite and salty. My son and husband's Filet Mignon and pork chop were good. 4. We will never return as the overall experience made our focus on the restaurant when we wanted to enjoy each other. read more

We enjoyed amazing food in the pleasing atmosphere of this small but airy restaurant. It was a special night out because of the quality and concern for excellence throughout the evening. I particularly appreciated the nice touch of using vintage china and silverware and the personal attention of the owner. We will be back! read more

I am suprised that such a pretentious place tried to exist in Gresham. It seems far more like a little bistro that would be in some fancy Las Vegas Hotel lobby. The menu online is inaccurate and the laminated version at the restaurant is not updated eigther. You only learn about the changes from the server after you have been seated and the specific things on the published menu that I came for were "Unavailable". We settled on some appetizers instead. The cheese plate had shriveled grapes, unripe pear, very dry figs, and the crustiest baguette I ever tried to eat. The Watermelon Salad was very wierd with mint, Feta cheese and a very tart vinegar oil dressing. The atmosphere was trying too hard to be overly fancy in an area that does not warrant it. The $70, dollar bill for some soda and bad appetizers left me positive that I will never return. read more

If you live in Gresham and haven't been here yet, treat you and your loved to the best meal in town. Friendly service, hot food, and incredible combinations of flavors. The chef has put together amazing combos from the salads, appetizers, entrees, and desserts. We had the butternut squash and Pilsner sausage salad to start. Savory and delicious. We then had the lamb Sheppard's pie and halibut specials. Perfectly balanced. Not too salty. The halibut was perfectly cooked. The pie had an incredible blend of savory and tart. For dessert we had the lemon coconut pound cake. Not too sweet and bursting with flavor. Just an amazing exp read more

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We were traveling from East Coast and wanted to take the parents out for a nice meal in Gresham. This spot looked interesting so we made a reservation for 4. The restaurant ambience was really nice. I would describe it as intimate and quiet. The food was really good! There was one chef who made squid ink pasta, shrimp scampi, lamb chops, and monkfish. The entrees were reasonably priced between $20 to $30. I would definitely come back again. The owners and staff were quite friendly too. read more

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Every dining experience my husband and I have at Bacari is amazing! I'm always wanting to go! We got a chance to meet the owner and her staff and they are so nice! I love the rotating menu and how fresh and made to order everything is! Best restaurant in Gresham! read more

Incredible food, beautiful and clean environment, excellent service, delicious, and creative cocktails, definitely a hidden gem!

No prices. No menu. Even if its ever changing spring for a printer! Never had a restaurant charge us $6 for FREE bread togo before! Never again read more

This restaurant was amazing from start to finish. We ordered the beef stroganoff w/beef tips over linguini and the prawns scampi. Everything was perfectly cooked and the pasta sauces were crazy good. The pavlova desserts were awesome! The chef/owner Lisa and our server were phenomenal, so sweet and friendly. Loved the music & the ambiance. This is our new favorite spot. read more

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Skip the hipster pretense of Portland and come to Gresham for truly fine dining. In a downtown full of really good food choices, this tiny sidewalk cafe shines brightest. We were the only two people in the place, and were treated to one of the best dinners we've ever had! I had crab cakes and my wife had monk fish, both served on a bed of delicious potatoes and cabbage. Nothing I hate more than paying $20+ for a meal and feeling like you could've cooked it at home. This, I would've paid double for! read more

Although I've lived here in Gresham for six years now and have tested out nearly all the various tastes in town, occasionally a place escapes my attention. Perhaps this is because Bacari has less than a half a dozen tables tucked underneath a condominium complex so if you look the wrong way while walking at a leisurely pace you'll miss it for sure. But what a fun find! I wandered in after dinner so I tried out their apple bread pudding which was very nice. Definitely within the top five bread puddings I've had in recent years. The ambiance is charming: lowered overhead lights brings out the string lights at the windows and chairs ordered from Paris brings the feeling of a neighborhood cafe along the Seine. There are some things that don't seem to be quite congruent in the place though: the music, pop jazz vocals turned up a bit too loud, seems to be more appropriate for an upbeat 24 hr diner. The lack of seating space makes the few seats feel very crowded and since there can only ever be a dozen diners in the place at any given time, you inevitably get all the juicy details from all the tables' conversations, for better or for worse. But overall, the place is sweet, with good food and generally reasonably priced. read more

Every dining experience is superb! The food is fresh and rotates with the seasons. The chef is talented beyond anyone's dreams. For a meal worthy the michelin star list, you must dine at Bacari's, never disappointed. read more

Never knew such a nice place existed in Gresham. Found this tiny restaurant on Yelp. Yes...it's small, with only two tables that seat 4, and one that seats 2. Tables outside are dependent on the weather. Definitely call ahead for a reservation. They've outgrown this spot and will be moving to a larger place in February. My family of 4 were the only ones dining, beginning at 7pm. The staff was friendly and attentive. I was impressed that the waitress had every item on the menu offered tonight memorized...including the varieties of wine! Ordered the Blackberry Lavender Lemon Drop cocktail, Pork with Chanterelle Mushroom Terrine, Lobster Bouillabaisse, Beef Wellington, Peach Flambé with Vanilla Ice Cream, and the Coffee Sundae. It was all so good. The lobster bouillabaisse was one of the best things I've ever eaten; it had a Maine lobster tail, and a good variety of seafood in the broth. Be aware that this place is spendy, but worth it. read more

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Thank you for yet again a wonderful dinning experience. It is amazing to have exceptional food in Gresham.

What a pleasant surprise in Gresham and our thanks to yelp..Copper River Salmon over bacon and lentils was amazing.. also halibut over puffed pastry. Strawberry salad for the one light eater. Beef Wellington was a bit overdone but delicious.. Haven't had a good one in 35 years since a restaurant in Beaverton closed. The owner just needs to take her considerable skills to a little large location as one chef without a sous chef is just too much to ask for on a busy weekend but we're so glad we found this French Bistro and well worth the wait. We'll definitely be back if our travels ever take us anywhere close to Bacari. read more

This place has very limited seating and we had a party of 10, which we started sitting outside but it was so windy, once the other guests had left, we occupied the entire place inside. Even as cramped it was inside, the food was well worth the wait. She did run out of some of the items on the menu but nothing disappointed us here. We had a taste of everything on the menu and everything was so good, we will definitely be coming back for more next time we are in town. We had the shrimp Alfredo, beef wellington and salmon. It was all so good, I can't express how amazing the food was. Everything was cooked perfectly and when you see how small of a kitchen she prepared everything for 10 people, it is amazing. I highly recommend this place! read more

I do not know how this woman does it, but the essence of her flavors never leave your tongue! This is the best French food I have ever had! This chef deserves a Michelin Star! I guess you can say I have a French mom now! read more

Have walked by the tiny restaurant a number of times and decided to give it a try tonight. Well worth it! I had Shepherd's Pie and my husband got linguine with prawns, smoked salmon and snow peas. Both were delicious and definitely made with love. The place itself has a wonderful atmosphere. Only three tables inside (they seat 8 or 10 outside in the summer) but it has a nice vibe. The service was terrific as well! Would definitely go back as the menu changes often. read more

Bacari is a treasure if you can find it. I understand she's moving to a larger location soon. Hopefully that will not take away from the quaintness and special attention that I always feel I get when I come here. I am a serious fan of the food which is always fresh and very well prepared. I am also a big fan of the service and the owner is delightful. And then you a small in my opinion what are the special it's always going to be the best thing you can get. read more

My boyfriend and I were looking for a quiet dinner location; we found it! We walked in to be greeted with attentive and personable service. The food was amazing, the owner and waitress were amazing, the atmosphere was perfect, and it was the beat romantic dinner spot that I have been to. We will most definitely return! I recommend this spot to anyone looking for a good place to go! Specials change up but the tuna and trout were delicious!!!! read more

Our new favorite place! We stumbled upon this quaint and cozy petite cafe. The inside was elegant, inviting and reminded us of being in Europe. The service was exceptional and the waitress was so refined! The intimate setting connected you to an experience beyond their amazing food! Their fresh to the minute menu was phenomenal! We both ordered separate entrees, which had giant proportions good to the last bite. We can't express enough how much we enjoyed the food, the service and the ambiance! Bacari is a much try in Gresham! read more

We love this place. The staff are the best and the food is delicious. One of, if not, the nicest restaurant in downtown Gresham. Great wine selection too! read more

This tiny gem exceeded my expectations (and they were already very high to start). My steelhead was not only the best fish I have ever had, but it was literally the best meal I've ever eaten. The ambiance is delightful and cozy--right across the street from the Gresham library! Bacari is completely unpretentious despite being a true slow food restaurant that every hipster foodie in Portland would drool over. You can watch the owner/chef prepare your food, while the only other staff person waits on the tables. Everything is done with absolute care, perfection, and balance. You can't go wrong with any choices--Lisa is a culinary genius and could probably make a lot more money than what she's charging now! But we couldn't afford it if she did, so we're grateful :) This will be our new go-to for special occasions. Be sure to make a reservation, but you can order it to-go if you're desperate and the 4 tables are full! read more

My favorite dinner location in the Portland Metro area. Amazing amount of care and creative thought put into each meal.

Really amazing. Excellent flavors, fresh and well worth a trip from Portland to Gresham. Not an easy thing for me to say......

We went to celebrate our anniversary on March 12th and had a very wonderful dinner. My husband had lamb chops over potatoes and roasted red cabbage and onions. I had salmon over puff pastry, served with green beans. The dinner was fantastic and to top it off the owner (Lisa) gave me a large piece of black truffle as an Anniversary gift! Totally unexpected and so much appreciated. I would highly recommend that you to to Bacari asap and enjoy!! read more

What an incredible find! This place has everything you look for in an intimate setting. Decent wine selection, great service, and the food... We started with the warm squash salad. When it came out, I knew we made a good choice for the evening. The goat cheese and fennel, paired with Italian sausage made for a great combination. After that, I ordered the filet minion. Out of this world! Prepared by the owner and paired with green beans and potatoes, it might be the best steak I've ever had...anywhere. read more

Welp. THAT was unexpected. I've been dismissive of this location as, since the complex was built, this space has had a ton of business turnover. I was completely unprepared for what awaited. The food was outstanding and sets a new bar for quality in Gresham. The crab cakes were fantastic, the filet mignon was buttery and melt in your mouth. I can't wait to go again. Keep in mind this place hardly seats 10 comfortably. I might be uncomfortable eating here if all tables were full, but it certainly wouldn't dissuade me if I walked in and there was only 1 table open for me...nothing will keep me from coming back to this place! Only suggestions are not food related. Change the music to something more appropriate for the food and ambiance, lots of jazzercise music being played while enjoying fine food and wine. Oh and it's blasting from a boombox. Maybe mount small speakers in the corners with some classical music as it would help with the ambiance as well serve as white noise so you're not listening to every other table's conversations. Lastly, maybe a menu that is updated. Hearing the server blast through all of the incredible sounding dishes and ingredients was nearly overwhelming. Having said all of this I really don't care in the end, all I am worried about is when can I go back. read more

Went to dinner at Bacari with my wife and we had been looking forward to eating here. We were not disappointed. The service was great. Food was a very high caliber to rival any 5 star downtown Portland restaurant. If you can go there, do it. You won't be disappointed. read more

Bistro de Paris. Owned by Lisa, a classically trained French chef, this tiny gem in Gresham is totally worth discovering. Their sandwich menu looks delicious, but I went for dinner and wanted something more dinner-y. The linguine with prawns and swordfish paired perfectly with the house white wine. The sauce was light and flavorful, the pasta to seafood ratio was nicely balanced, not heavy on the cheaper pasta. I plan to come back for lunch soon because several of the sandwiches sound appealing and if they're anything like the dinner I will be adding a Yelp review for that as well. read more

Bacari - Desserts Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

Incredible food and service. It is a small place so my husband and I called before we went to make sure we could get a table. The owner and server were so nice and you could watch them prepare your food and drinks. I ordered the Beef Wellington and it was incredible. Bacari is going to put all the other great Gresham dining spots to shame. If you like fine dining and a wonderful culinary experience Bacari is a must! read more

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My wife and I are foodies and Bacari is one of the only places in the greater Portland area that serves outstanding food. The chef, Lisa, prepares superb, fresh food that rivals that of any restaurant in the world (and we've been to many.) Gresham is lucky to have this gem of a restaurant. read more

This restaurant is a precious gem tucked away inside another hidden gem - Historic Downtown Gresham - but just off the main drags. The chef creates tasty, complex, and delicious entrées worthy of a famous restaurant. Folks should drive thirty miles to eat here. Bacari is a real treat. It's not cheap, but it's a gourmet quality. read more

My husband and I went to Bacari after reading the reviews. Small with excellent creative food and great service. Lovely ambience. We loved it and will definitely be back. read more