Went there for the first time and it was a great experience! The food was really good, the vibe was great, and the server, Celeste, provided an amazing service and was helping me navigate the menu. The flat iron steak was my favorite by far, but I also loved the chicken sliders and the Moroccan cigars. The sangria was great too! Overall, a great experience and I'll definitely be back! read more

Came here Friday night with some friends and it was literally amazing. Our server, Bodhi, did such an awesome job making sure we were taken care of and happy. I got the "it's kind of a big dill" cocktail and it was 10/10. The vibe was lively and fun, and there was live music! The entire restaurant is very well done and so cute. Our service was amazing, our whole table couldn't stop raving about it. The entire staff was very friendly and welcoming and the food was truly something else! Every item we ordered came out perfectly and was so delicious. Seriously recommend coming here! read more

Bacari North Park - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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First time at Bacari and we have nothing but great things to say! We grabbed a drink at the bar while waiting for our table and were given a complimentary glass of prosecco. Then we were sat at our table, which to be honest, was not a great location. Our server Zoe immediately rectified the situation and brought us to a better table outside. She was very kind and accommodating. We were met with a new server Olivia and she was PHENOMENAL. Made us feel so welcomed and created a wonderful environment. 10/10 food. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone! read more

Bacari North Park - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

2/28/26: Once again, your humble foodventurer fell victim to the wheel of virtual fortune that is Tik Tok. Enter Bacari North Park! Another win! This place is as new as this review! Soft launched last month & by the experience we had, I'd say it will be a North Park staple. I do recommend reservations, as word is spreading & they fill up quickly. A brisk sunny San Diego Saturday afternoon. What more could you ask for, but a beautiful...oh wait, she's right in front of me...companion with whom to share a lovely brunch?! Ok, I know. You're here for the food. Cue the drinks! My glamorous gal chose the cleverly named Bacarita (the jalapeño with lime kick just right & the hint of basil...who knew?). I chose to "Espresso Yourself," because coffee (you should all know my weakness by now). Thirst quenched. Now for the food! This restaurant boasts a variety of Gluten Free options, which is most of the Brunch menu. Very eclectic, so come ready to experiment with your taste buds, amigo! We decided on the Lamb Hummus & Noa's Cauliflower to satiate the midday munchies. Definitely pleased our palates! To call them appetizers would be akin to calling the Mona Lisa just a painting. The Lakers just a basketball team. You get my point. Live a little! And lastly, but most certainly not in the least, the Chilaquiles! You had me at house made tortilla chips! My spicy señorita & I will most definitely be coming back to explore the funky menu! TL:DR - Life's too short to be boring! Find your fun! read more

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Walked in without reservation and was seated on the patio right away. It wasn't too busy when we arrived but quickly filled up by the time we left. The food was incredible. Each plate was delicious on its own. All together however maybe not the best combo. My favorite out of what we tried was probably the cauliflower and the pork chop. I loved how they added Doritos for the chips as part of the ceviche plate. Def coming back and trying more of their options. read more

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Bacari is a nice spot for a variety of Italian tapas-style dishes. It's recommended you order 2-3 dishes per person as they're on the smaller side, and you can try more options that way. I like the concept of the restaurant and the outdoor seating. It was very dark and loud inside, so I'd recommend booking for outdoor. The staff are accommodating and were able to change my reservation the same day. I was there in the morning and for dinner, so I ended up trying several dishes including the chef's French toast, chicken schnitzel, lamb hummus, bacari fries, egg pizza, shakshouka, the best cake, scallop medallions, margarita pizza, and the Moroccan cigars. I'd recommend the best cake, egg pizza, chicken schnitzel, and Moroccan cigars! All were flavorful and a good portion amount. You could even eat two dishes yourself and be satisfied. Overall, it's a nice spot to try several dishes and enjoy an outdoor patio seating. read more

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Pretty delicious tapas sized food on the pricier side. Good to come here for a treat yourself type of day. Severs are kind and helpful, but it's pretty busy so just call for their attention if they accidentally forget about you. We sat outside, but got to walk around and see the whole two floor building. Quite compact, yet comfortable. Cute view from the second floor balcony. read more

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Our party of 2 made a reservation for a Thursday night at 5:30pm and I'm so glad we did because the place started filling up fast. As with most other establishments in North Park, give yourself enough time to look for street parking. I was able to snag a spot a few blocks away. Vibes: I loved the NOLA vibes that it gives off from the front of the building and from the balcony. The place surprisingly has plenty of space and seating available. All of downstairs is considered outdoor but covered by the patio. The upstairs tables are mostly indoors with a couple tables available on the balcony. There were many 2-4 person tables, some bar seating, and it looked like there was a larger party downstairs. Service: Shout out to Daniel and Amy for providing great service, explaining the menu well, and giving feedback/tips on how much food we should consider for our party size. Food/Drinks: For us two, we ordered 5 plates of food which was plenty and even had leftovers. We ordered -Crudo ($14.50) -Tripoline Pasta ($14) -Charred Broccoli ($13.50): wouldn't order again -Jidori Chicken Wings ($15): 5-6 pieces -Brussel Sprouts ($15.50) If I were to choose my favorites from this selection, I'd say I enjoyed the Crudo and Brussel Sprouts the most (the crème fraiche drizzled on top was delicious). I wasn't completely wowed but next time, I'd like to try out other plates. **Tips** -Make a reservation early -Allot extra time for parking -Consider going with a larger group read more

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Come for the decors and stay for the food. An incredible makeover of the former Urban Solace in North Park. The place is hopping and music is loud. This is not a place for quiet talk, but fun and lively. Servers are friendly and helpful in recommending plate sizes. They say share 2-3 plates per person, but our group of 3 got 6 plates, which was plenty! If you can, save some money and go for happy hour, M-F 5:00-6:00. Less crowded, but the same delicious food and drink choices. Reservations definitely recommended and although street parking is difficult to find in the nearby neighborhood, the parking garage across the street is safe and reasonable. read more

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Unfortunately my group and I had a poor experience last night. I checked in for my 9 PM reservation at 8:55 PM. The outside (and inside) of the restaurant was super crowded. When I checked in for the reservation, the host let me know they were backed up but my party would get sat "in 10 minutes". No worries. We were coming for the 90 minute open bar and needed to be out at 1030 PM for another event. Unfortunately we did not get sat until 930 PM which was an issue. I totally get this was not in anyone's control, but it would've gone a long way to acknowledge how long we waited past our reservation time. (Maybe offer a drink while we waited?). Additionally I would have appreciated a more accurate quote versus underquoting the wait time. Just be honest. Getting sat so late made my group feel stressed because now we only had 60 minutes to drink as much wine as we could from the open bar lol. It's been a consistent trend that the service is very slow, it takes so long to get drinks from the bar. Our food came out before our first round of wine. If you're doing the open bar you should immediately order it when you sit down (we did do this but still took forever). You should also already order the next round when the drinks get dropped off. The last comment is that the food took a while as well. I was on the verge of wanting to cancel the ceviche order because it took so extremely long and we finished eating. We ended up receiving a mac & cheese that had bacon, but the server apologized and had it fixed. Although it took 20 mins for us to get the right mac. I think this place has a lot of potential, it's very cute and the menu is nice. But they seriously need to improve on speed and customer service. read more

Bacari North Park - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Our lineup included the fresh baguette with garlic olive oil, crudo, Moroccan cigars, Bacari fries, Brussels sprouts, chef's salmon, and pear and brie pizza. The clear standout was the Moroccan cigars; the most Mediterranean inspired dish of the night and easily our favorite. Think of them as a Mediterranean style egg roll: a crispy exterior filled with lamb, chicken, and warm spices, served with a honey garlic glaze and a toum crema dipping sauce that I could genuinely drink. They're worth going back for alone. We also loved the Brussels sprouts, perfectly crispy and topped with a pomegranate molasses crème fraîche that balanced sweet and tangy. The rest of the items were solid across the board, although not especially memorable and I would probably try different items next time. The interior was beautifully decorated, but very dark and quite loud. read more

Bacari North Park - egg rolls and salmon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

My friend wanted to try this new spot in north park. The decor is outstanding, feels like you get transported to New Orleans. I know they are fairly new so I'm not going to be so critical on the service. Our waiter was very new and nice, we didn't get much interaction with him, another waitress stepped in. Let's talk about the food, 3 star The chicken schnitzel was hard a a rock, all breading. It was hard to cut, it was like eating a fried piece of cardboard. The whipped feta and side salad was very tasty. We ordered the olives and almonds appetizer, it needed something else to elevate the dish.The sauce on the olives was fantastic. We also ordered the pear and brie cheese pizza, was good. The pizza could have been excellent if it was cooked a bit more. The flavors were nice but very soggy. My friend had a mule, very delicious. I had a nonalcoholic ginger beer, it had so much ice, I took 3 small sips and it was done. The waitress raved about the best cake, so we ordered it. It was delicious, too sweet for me. I didn't have the bacon with it, maybe the bacon would have cut through the sweetness. Overall, it was okay The food has potential to be great if they fine tune it. I will be back to try their brunch, the selections look great. read more

Bacari North Park - Pear and Brie pizza, very tasty but undercooked. Order it well done and it's will be deliciously - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been to the locations in LA and didn't know they had a San Diego location!!! I made a reservation for my friend's birthday and it was an amazing experience. They brought out complimentary champagne and even offered a dessert on the house! The food was also amazing. I'm so glad that the lamb hummus probably my favorite thing on the menu is consistent at all locations. The lamb hummus is spiced, savory and creamy and the veggies and pita add a nice fresh contrast to the hummus. We also tried the pork chop, scallops, and cauliflower. Everything was well seasoned and super flavorful. The scallops with the carrot puree was buttery, tender and sweet from the carrots. The pork chop was juicy and tender with parmesan crust which added an amazing crunchy texture to the pork chops along with the sweet onions served with it The ambiance was also a 10/10 with low lighting but I will say it was a bit loud and the service was attentive as well. Highly recommend Bacari North Park read more

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One of the best meals I have had in a while! The wait staff are so incredible- I watched the GM Andrew help a father visiting from New York helped surprise his daughter for her birthday... talk about going above and beyond! In addition to the service in ambience being insane, the food was perfect. I was blown away by the portion sizes for two people, we got so much food and only spent $120. I have told all my friends were coming back for the drinks and food options!! Thank you so much Bacar staff for an incredible evening. read more

Bacari North Park - SoCal staple - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Text went out on a Saturday morning. Brunch 11:30 in North Park at Bacari. When we arrived, I thought the place looked familiar. I had been here before. Turns out this is the location of the old urban solace restaurant that was famous for brunch in North Park pre-pandemic. Who got seated on the patio and ordered a couple drinks. for the Bacarita which is tequila, watermelon, jalapeño, basil, and lime. I opted for Lalo as my preferred tequila. The drink was quite tasty and refreshing; a light watermelon margarita. Not syrupy and had a little bit of spicy. The newly opened (Feb 2026) North Park location is one of 9 currently with the other locations all in LA. They focus on Mediterranean and middle eastern influenced dishes done in a small plate / tapas style. We wanted to try as much as possible so we ended up with quite a spread. Bottom line we all really liked what we had. Even the critical things we mentioned and the ranking we did amongst the dishes, we all admitted that all things we had were good and we would order again. Even if we said it was our "least favorite." We started with the egg pizza. What is an egg pizza? We all were curious. We have had breakfast pizzas at a few brunch spots in the past, but I couldn't find any info on it on Yelp. (Don't worry I shared a picture with this review too.) This version is on a thin almost cracker / lavash crust with fromage blanc, caramelized onion, mixed greens, and mozzarella. It was tasty. Not super filling, good to share and the flavors melded well. I was also curious about lamb hummus and we saw it on a neighboring table. The dish is braised ground lamb, spiced lebanese stew, sesame, and tahini served with fresh pita and veggies. I liked it. It got mixed results from some of my dining party, but I liked the flavors. A little on the heavier side we also tried the tofu scramble and the beef bureka. The tofu scramble had the tofu pieces that looked like egg seasoned with a pomegranate sweet chili, mixed with roasted bell pepper, kale, spanish onion, and served with two pieces of grilled baguette. The beef bureka, and forgive the crude description, is kind of a hot pocket but with a much lighter, flakey crust filled with seasoned ground beef, onion jam, cabbage, pistachio, and topped with black caraway seed served with grated tomato and a 6-minute egg hard boiled egg. On a lighter side we tried two dishes. The shrimp ceviche made with citrus, fennel vinaigrette, heirloom cherry tomato, cucumber, flavored with za'atar, sesame, and sumac and served with lime chili chips, we loved the freshness and the flavors. The lime chili chips in contrast to the more citrus seafood and cucumbers was nice. We also tried the crudo barramundi. Which we saw being delivered to another table and had to try it. It is the fish with a herbed cucumber relish, seasoned with za'atar, sumac, lemon, frantoia olive oil, sesame, and salt. While I will miss the old blue grass brunches of its former inhabitant, Bacari has such flavorful dishes it is a worthy replacement and a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

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My sister got reservations for a group of 7 on a Thursday night and we sat on their lovely patio. We had phenomenal service by our waitress and everything we ordered was incredible. Highly recommend the flat iron steak, glazed pork belly, the sea bass (so incredible) and the Moroccan cigars. We honestly can't wait to come back here so order these all again and to try their desserts! read more

My friend told me about this place last month, it just opened in Feb 2026. It was completely packed, and I was so glad I made a reservation. The menu is wild, with so many unique and creative dishes. Our server gave me amazing recommendations, so we just went with those, and I was honestly blown away by how fresh and flavorful everything was, the bar kept getting higher and higher. :-) Service was super attentive, they were really on top of it. It was very loud and crowded, but honestly, I can't complain because the food was on point and so delectable. Dish after dish came out, and each one kept impressing me more. The desserts were the perfect ending to an incredible meal. Can't wait to go back and try more items, and when I go to LA looks like have 4 restaurants there too. read more

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Not too sure what the big fuss is about this place. I booked this reservation well in a month of advance and our table was upstairs behind the door. The fiancé literally couldn't move. I had a squeeze in my chair as the other couple who were sitting behind me was a bigger couple if you are on the overweight side, this is not a place for you as it is a very tight seating restaurant. I had one drink which was ok. The bread and garlic olive was nice. But warning if you order another bread it doesn't come with garlic olive oil and it's an extra charge. The pesto was good but the burrata cheese it tasted like you can just get it at the grocery store The wings were ok server said they are spicy they were not and felt like I can make better wings. We had the tacos as well which were decent but the total for 2 breads, 3 small tacos, 6 wings and one drink was 85 bucks and we were still hungry but they forgot our extra bread we ordered which took 30 mins to get. Not too sure what the hype is about this place but I don't recommend this place at all. read more

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Happy Hour is our jam. My Yelpie Bestie and I like to go to new places for that period so we can get a taste of a restaurant's menu. Bacari is a new place in my neighborhood, read some of the reviews by my fellow Elites and it was mixed. It is very popular for HH. There are more seats at the first floor bar than in the 2nd floor so eventhough it was early when we went, there was none left for us in the 2nd floor. If you do the HH on the first floor, your sunglasses if they are dark like mine will be of no use. Sunglasses are for me to observe my fellow patrons and hide my hideous bags under my eyes. I digress back to the review. HH is $2 off the main menu which is a long list of choices, some higher priced depending on the type of item you order. We order several to sample their cuisine. Crudo, flat iron steak, olives (almonds) and the glazed pork belly. We had drinks, still on my non-alcoholic drink tour. I had Salt and Solace. My opinion on their food, crudo (plenty for 2-3 people esp if you have other items), pork belly sweet and dark (crunchy) glazed. You definitely neede to squeeze that lemon to tamper the sweetness. I still enjoyed it. The steak, nicely presented and cut but don't order medium, it was a bit reddish and since this was flat iron, it became chewy. I would take it home and sear it more. But with the small leftovers left we played doggie bag roulette (pork belly vs steak). I got pork belly. Overall, I think its a nice place to eat at for HH, dinner maybe, it was fairly crowded for a Friday late afternoon/early evening. The only glitch in this fast paced service was getting the right bill. I don't blame them too much but first, the HH discount wasn't applied (so check your check) and then our other friend got the wrong bill when she was paying. As long as in the end it was corrected, no harm no foul! Will I come back, maybe for brunch with reservations of course! read more

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I've been seeing this place trending on my timeline and I finally got to try it! My girlfriends and I came around 5:30pm. Definitely recommend making a reservation as this place fills up quickly! The decor and ambiance of this place is so cute and cozy especially with the windows inside with natural light. You already know parking in the area can be difficult, but there's plenty available in the lot and on the street. The service and food were both amazing here!! It's tapa style so 2-3 dishes per person are recommended to try and share. We definitely over did it with wanting to try everything, but we don't regret it one bit haha. I'm coming back to try more items on the menu because there are sooooo many yummy options. Food review: - Some of the things we tried were: Lamb hummus, chicken wings, sea bass, Moroccan cigars, pork chop, macaroni and cheese, scallops, roasted brussel sprouts, crisp, and bread pudding for dessert. ** Everything was soooo delicious and fresh. You can't go wrong with what you order here. ** read more

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My husband and I love the Silver Lake location so I was so excited to try super cute and Chic. It carries a dark and vibrant classical Vibe inside. With high ceilings it definitely is pretty loud but it adds to a lively environment. They have the same menu so we ordered a lot of our favorite dishes and we're really impressed that it was just as great as we remembered other Salt Lake location. I'm so excited that this restaurant is now in San Diego and definitely will be coming back soon! read more

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Came to Bacari North Park to celebrate my wife's birthday and it was a total hit! We started with some Bellinis and Strawberry Margaritas which were perfectly refreshing. For food, the Shakshuka was so flavorful and the Chicken Schnitzel was crispy and delicious--perfect for sharing. What really stood out was the service; it was super quick and the staff were incredibly friendly and courteous. They really made the birthday celebration feel special. 10/10 vibes! read more

Everything is tapas size. We had about 8 dishes and this is my favorite to least favorite: 1.Crudo 2. Lamb hummus 3. Brie and pear Pizza 4. Brussel sprouts 5.green beans 6. Ceviche 7. Seabass - didn't like the soft skin...wish it was crispy 8. Fries - sauce tasted like vinegar Service: it was weird to have our servers replaced 4 times within 20 minutes even before we got our order in and got replaced again after we had our order. We were there to celebrate a birthday and it was way too much since each server to great him throughout dinner. Our friend would have been ok with just 2 birthday greetings but I think he was greeted 7x which is overboard. It would have been nice to ask if the celebrant wanted a low key greeting or not. Then when we were checking out, a different server tried to check us with 1 hand and the other hand holding several dishes on a tray. I would have think he would have served those dishes first so he had free hands to check us out. read more

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The vibe just seemed a little weird. With in 40 min we had 4-5 different servers. Was a little confusing. And then when we went to pay a server carrying a plate of food stopped to grab the check and was gonna close us out while holding the food for someone else and we were like you can deliver the food first and then passed it off to a different server to come close us out. Just seemed very chaotic and inefficient to me. The atmosphere was good. Loved that the style and feel was good. The food: It's tapas style so small little plates like appetizers which was fun and you got to try plenty of dishes. The bread was good and that garlic oil very good. The fries were a major miss. Not very crispy and the egg make them more soggy and it just didn't do it for me. I wouldn't recommend them. The pear and brie pizza was very good. Loved it and really good flavor and plenty of cheese and crispy crust. The crudo was good. Loved the lemon flavor. I'm not that big on fish but the dinner guests I was with loved it. The sea bass was not my thing. The skin was served up and just not appetizing or appealing to me at all. The other guests I was with thought the same. The lamb hummus was very good and delicious. Noce flavor and seasoning and id get it again. The ceviche also was a hit. Nice flavor light and citrusy. The chips served with it crunchy and perfect. The green beans also were nice. A little spicy but perfect. The Mac and cheese was also really good. The noodles were perfect and cheesy and loved it. Totally would recommend it. The brussel sprouts also were very good. Loved the chat on then and seasoned perfectly. The pistacchio desert was light and perfect. Not overly sweet and good pistacchio flavor. The chocolate cake was good. A little rich but good. Overall the food was good. The atmosphere was good. The service is where to me was where they closed the mark. Having that many servers tend to one table just seemed chaotic and inefficient. We ordered the food and then others came by asking if we were ready to order etc etc etc. If we needed or wanted something else we weren't really sure who to ask or just flag down any worker. Other than the service the experience was good. read more

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If you love tapas, this is the place to go to in San Diego! Reservations were full, but when I called they do take walk-ins to sit at the bar. Right when you arrive, the entire staff is so friendly was able to choose our spots at the bar. The decor and ambiance was great. I love the chandeliers hanging from the ceilings. I ordered the Chill Pill drink and it was so delicious with the tequila, cucumber, lavender and black salt on the rim. We split the crudo, stuffed mushrooms, scallops, tripoline pasta and the flat iron steak. All I can say to everything we got is WOW! Everything was so flavorful. I don't know what voodoo stuff they put in the sauce for everything but it was amazing! If you're in the North Park area craving tapas, I highly recommend this spot. read more

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TLDR: Folks, this is the SPOT. Just don't book it all up so I can't come back easily! *** So - I fell in love with Bacari Beverly Hills while on work trips to LA. My fave restaurant - so delicious - but so far away from home! Was thrilled to see they were going to open a branch in North Park. Finally made it Sat. night - and it was (pretty much) just as awesome! Service/Welcome: A+. The folks at the host stand were SO welcoming. This was one thing I loved about their BH place - it is chic but absolutely low-key and not stuffy. They want you to feel at home! Patio: keep in mind that, in this old Urban Solace space, it's kind of dark and tight. And the music is loud. But it's romantic in a hideaway kind of vibe. Drinks: loved the pistachio blossom. Food allergies: they were super conscious of my sweetie's allergy and made sure there was no cross contamination. Food was delicious!! Even my spouse who gets less excited about food had to say respect! We got CHARRED GREENS AND SNAP PEA salad: yum NOA'S CAULIFLOWER: I'd had this at Bacari BH, still super yummy. MEDIT STREET CORN: yum SEA BASS: delightful And of course I had to have the MALABI for dessert (also had in BH): rosewater custard. I am sorry it took me a few weeks to write this review and I've now forgotten the name of my server and the service lead (a super friendly Black guy who came down from LA to train people). But *everyone* on the staff was so welcoming. This is a terrificly run restaurant AND the food is delicious. Hip hop hooray, Bacari is in San Diego now! read more

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Bacari is a new and long awaited addition to North Park. We made our reservations about 3 weeks in advance and it was well worth the wait. I'll be honest, going into it, we didn't fully know what to expect and we were blown away. First off, the service was incredible -- possibly one of the fastest meals I've ever had (in the best way, we weren't rushed -- everything just came out quick!). Secondly, the restaurant itself is gorgeous, dimly lit and we sat inside the little tucked away room downstairs. The vibe was overall incredible and we'd come back just for that alone. HOWEVER, the food was a 10/10. There wasn't a single dish that was a miss. Here's what we got: - Crudo: extremely flavorful and a great amount of fish for the price. The fresh lemon on top gave it a nice zest. - Brussel sprouts: possibly some of, if not THE best brussel sprouts I've had dining out. The julienned garlic beets on top gave a fresh crunch while the crème fraiche added some tang. - Stuffed mushrooms: these were a showstopper. When I come back, because I WILL be back, I'm getting my own plate. The pesto is insanely delicious and the mushrooms were perfectly cooked. - Flatiron steak: these fire roasted zucchini and sauce complimented the perfectly cooked steak so well. Overall a must order for meat eaters. - Sea bass: I'm not usually one to order fish however our server recommended it and I'm so glad they did. The fire roasted corn and shishitos added a layer of depth to the flakey and flavorful fish. The menu is designed to share so definitely get 2-3 dishes per person. This was a unique and amazing dining experience and I can't wait to try more from Bacari! read more

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This is by far and away my favorite new restaurant in san diego!!! Service is done by a group which is great. Everyone was helpful and friendly. They leave a water bottle on the table which I love! Ambiance is nice though a tad noisy. We went for brunch. I was glad I had a reservation because they were busy. They have plenty of shady pup friendly outdoor tables. Even the restrooms are nice. Food was excellent. We were told to order 2-3 items each. We only ordered three items total and that was plenty. The waiter talked the chef into getting us the moroccan cigars which were so tasty and crispy!! We also got the little gem salad which reminded me of a really good ceaser salad. The final entree were the schwarma tacos. They normally come three to an order but we asked for 4 which was no problem. We got the tahini on the side since I normally detest tahini. This tahini was so delicious! The tacos were yummy. We will definitely name back. Wish they would open one in La Mesa!! read more

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Came on a Sunday evening with my parents and husband and it was POPPIN. Was lucky enough to snag a prime time dinner resy on OpenTable as the spot was packed! AMBIANCE - as I said, it was POPPIN, so naturally it's loud with good energy of people having great conversations and music playing in the restaurant. I LOVED it, but be advised, you will need to speak from the diaphragm. So it may not be ideal for someone looking for a quiet night. FOOD - I loved most of what we ordered, which is below. The reason for my 4 stars is that I waited a very long time for the flat iron steak and by the time it arrived, it was actually cold. I'm not sure if there was a mix up or delay, but because we were hungry, it really changed what would have otherwise been a 5 star night. Nonetheless, I empathize as having worked in the restaurant industry in NY, that since the restaurant recently opened, I totally understand still working out the kinks. With that said we ordered the following and highlight recommend! Drinks - Chill pill - Love letter Food (everything for share) - Shrimp ceviche - burrata caprese - glazed pork belly - moroccan cigars - flat iron steak - tripoline pasta - sea bass I'll definitely come back and try more on the menu! read more

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It was my first time here and I almost gave it 4 stars but Ellie did an amazing job with customer service so I will be giving 5 stars! We had reservations at 830pm and asked to be moved up to 730pm, they kindly did so. The only problem was they were so busy! So there was still a little wait with rsvp. (This was when I took off a star because I do hate waiting even with a reservation) Parking is always bad in this area so give yourself time to find one! The restaurant is two story and we had the chance to sit upstairs. I absolutely loved it up there. It was a Thursday night and they had a live jazz band. I do want to say it is very dim in there and a little hard to see but I feel like it's the vibe they are going for. Everything we ordered was delicious!! *Fries *stuffed mushrooms *pasta *iron steak *street corn *chicken sliders *best cake ever Honestly everything came with so much flavor and we did not have one bad dish! I really can't wait to come back. read more

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Bacari North Park has a fun, lively brunch vibe and is a great spot if you're looking for a trendy atmosphere with good drinks. We ordered Bloody Marys, prosecco, veggie bureka, lamb hummus, shawarma tacos, and the chef's French toast. The drinks were enjoyable but overall the food was pretty mediocre for the price. Service was also slow likely because it was so busy. While everything was decent, none of the dishes really stood out as particularly memorable. read more

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Like the saying goes, "three times a charm." I finally had the opportunity to dine at this new fusion eatery in North Park, San Diego. I ate at the bar and ordered a cortado at $5, the Chef's French Toast at $13, and a side of bacon at $5. I also had the opportunity to try their gluten-free house brioche bread served with butter. It cost $4. The cortado was well prepared. It was smooth and rich with no aeration, as it should, but with only a very subtle bitterness, which most would probably not even noticed. Good cortado. The French toast and bacon were both very good. The interesting thing was that the bacon arrived first, and was another five minutes until the French toast arrived. They should definitely manage items coming out of the kitchen, to come out together, when it is part of the complete meal. However, staring at the bacon for five minutes really made me long for that French toast. You got to have that sweet and savory combination together. That being said, chef did a great job making the Brioche - Challah French toast. It offered that great crispy exterior and soft moist center. It smartly spent a good amount of time to soak in the egg mixture. There's nothing worse than a dry French Toast, and this one was hardly that. The fresh fruit on top was freshly sliced and the maple syrup was outstanding. The bacon was prepared to a medium temp, as requested, as a result the bacon not only had a great chew and crispiness, but great flavor as well. The gluten-free brioche bread with butter was very good. The bread had very good texture and flavor. I liked that they seasoned the butter with freshly ground pepper and salt. Oh yes, please offer a butter knife with this item. The serrated knife tears the bread when trying to spread the butter. One of the bar keeps took it upon himself to find me a plastic butter knife. Thank you! The service at the bar was attentive and friendly. I was also greeted as I walked in by several of the servers. The place looks great, too. There's a beautiful patio, a great looking bar, and an upstairs dining area and bar as well. I look forward to dinner at this place. read more

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This is an update-a good one! After my first review they reached out which I really appreciated. It means they care about their customers and their experiences as well as their restaurants. Everything from start to finish was fantastic. The food was so tasty and the wines we had were very yummy. They were out of the bottle we wanted but they gave us a sample of a wine that was similar. They also brought each of us a glass of the wine they were out of which was a very nice touch. We also got another bottle of red which was good. We had the same server as last time and she was very attentive and sweet. Everyone else that we interacted with were also helpful and nice. Good crew. We sat outside on the patio and it was lovely. I really like the whole space. I went upstairs to use the restroom when there was a line downstairs and the upstairs dining area was great as well. One of the folks was telling me they are going to start having live music up there. Yah! So..the food was GREAT. There were three of us and we ordered enough that we were pretty stuffed afterwards! I'll list what we ordered and again, everything we ate was fantastic. Shrimp ceviche- very fresh. Out of everything it was our least favorite but still very good. Rainbow beets- just yummy. Flat iron steak - cooked perfectly (med rare) and seasoned just right. Scallop medallions- also cooked perfectly. This was my favorite. Lamb hummus- the pita bread was so light and came out hot. Yummmm! Sea bass- delightful. Seared perfectly. Grilled chx breast- my husband and son loved this! Tripoli pasta- my husband's favorite and it was so good. Creamy yet light. Packed with flavor. Glazed pork belly- my son wolfed this down. Green falafel- crispy outside and pure goodness. Stuffed mushrooms- LOVED- we all said this was one of our favorite dishes. By accident they dropped a pork chop off at our table and she said since she dropped it off, we could have it. I felt bad b/c we had ordered so much I didn't even realize that it wasn't one of our dishes until she left. Dessert: malabi and bread pudding. Both were fantastic. I'm glad we came back and we will def return. The service and the food/drinks were on point. We want to try their other dishes b/c everything was so fantastic. Their chefs know what they are doing and for such a large place, the food came out perfectly well timed. read more

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Dropped in for dinner opening week and we had a lovely meal! It's tapas style so we shared about 5 plates between the two of us. I enjoyed a glass of wine and he had an old fashioned. The bartender was so nice and came by mid meal with another glass on the house because he knew I ordered it and had an extra glass! Staff and servers were all very polite, patient, and helpful as we enjoyed our meal. Kudos to the team for putting on a great service and building a great new dining experience in north park! The vibes are really cool inside too -- downstairs is more upscale inside, lowkey patio outside. We were seated upstairs in what felt like a New Orleans establishment. Can't wait to come by again for happy hour! read more

Bacari North Park - Bread pudding - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

This Mediterranean chain has made its way from LA to a long-vacated space in the heart of North Park. Bacari had its public grand opening this week after taking over a two-story structure with New Orleans-style architecture and decor that housed a popular restaurant before it closed prior to the pandemic. There was seating in the main dining area (including the bar) on the ground level, outside on a covered patio, and upstairs too although I didn't get to view that layout. Reservations can be made on OpenTable which is suggested during this opening period. There was a two-sided menu with brunch offerings on one page and dinner selections on the other page. Choices were aplenty, however I didn't like how small the font was and how compact the listings were. It was difficult to read, especially in the dimly lit dining room where I sat. Customers at every table were turning on their phone flashlight to make the menu easier to read. I made this remark to my waiter who noted that other Bacari locations also had a dark ambiance. Items were made to be small in portion size and shareable. The dinner categories were simple... Cold, Hot, Pizza, and Sweet. Only one offering was above $20 which I thought was terrific. Many places will prepare modest servings but yet charge full price for the products. I didn't follow how the listings were ordered because they weren't alphabetical nor were they arranged by price. My picks were the first two in the Hot category (Pork Chop, Moroccan Cigars) and a Sweet (Bread Pudding). The chop was grilled and then sliced into pieces on the plate. Caramelized pearl onion, parmesan & garlic corn flakes, cilantro creme fraiche, and aleppo oil were the other ingredients that accompanied the pork. The flavor was very savory with the corn flakes providing a crunchy topping to the meat. The piece on the bone was especially juicy and yummy. The cigars were three egg rolls stuffed with stuffed with lamb and chicken and topped with pickled onion. A side of roasted nut and garlic honey glaze with toum crema was provided for dipping. The wrapping was crunchy while I could detect some gaminess from the ground lamb meat. The dessert came out in a hot cast iron dish. The bread was topped with clover honey custard and served with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. It wasn't too sweet but still a pleasant way to end my meal. The recommendation of two to three plates per person was spot on. With brunch being as popular as it is in this neighborhood, I think Bacari's lineup at affordable prices will be a big draw. It is going to be interesting to see how aggressively this business will expand in SD County as I heard they have already committed to a lease in Carlsbad. I gave a 4.5 star rating for my recent dinner at Bacari. read more

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Bacari knocked my socks off. Each cocktail and dish we ordered was crafted with the utmost detail, sparing no morsel of flavor or creativity. Service was top-notch, with multiple servers ensuring we were taken care of. It's also VERY adorable inside! Highly recommend dining upstairs if there's availability. Can't wait to take some girlfriends here for a night out! read more

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Beautiful restaurant in NP! The restaurant has an outdoor patio that is heated & indoor seating. I saw people walking upstairs but not sure if there is balcony seating? If you do sit inside, make sure to get a table around the perimeter because the tables in the center kept on getting bumped by traffic. Also, the tables are so close inside & I do not know if it was just too much body heat, but we were all sweating. Maybe just sit outside to be safe! My girls & I ordered so, so many dishes because they are tapas style. We had to get the Chicken Wings to go because we were stuffed. There were a few hits & misses, & I highly recommend ordering- Chicken Schnitzel Lamb Hummus Mac & Cheese Park in the garage across for easy parking because circling around looking for street/residential parking can take forever. When I parked there, there was a concert & parking was $5 total. read more

Bacari North Park was delicious. Host/hostess greeted us promptly upon arrival. We were sat immediately with our reservation. The environment was amazing! A really cool Nola vibe with high ceilings and. A open dining room. The 2nd floor was also cool with a more intimate vibe and an open balcony. Would be really cool with live music. The lamb hummus was my favorite. Will be back. read more

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Great Space, Disappointing Debut We were genuinely excited to see this building brought back to life after being vacant for nearly seven years, but the experience was a total letdown. While the ambiance is very nice and the hostess was pleasant, the operational side was a mess. * The Atmosphere: We were sat in a "cozy corner" that was way too dark. It was so dark we had to take photos of the menu while using the phone flashlight just to read the text from our phone screens. * Red Wine: Out of a selection of only seven reds, we tried to order three different bottles--all were out of stock. * Service Breakdown: Our waitress offered to check for any open bottles, disappeared for 10 minutes, and then returned only to ask if we had "decided on a wine" yet. She had completely forgotten the situation. * The Verdict: I haven't had to walk out of a restaurant before service in over 20 years. Comparison: We recently visited another restaurant around the corner on its second night of opening and had an amazing experience. This visit was the exact opposite. It's a shame to see such a beautiful building finally reopen only to fail on the basics. read more

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I had such a great time at the brand‑new Bacari North Park location here in San Diego! I've been to their Los Angeles spots before and always loved the vibe and the food, so I was excited to see how this new location compared. Happy to report..it's the same amazing tapas-style concept, just in a gorgeous new space. This was their soft opening, a friends‑and‑family day, and everything felt so well put together. Huge shoutout to Executive Chef Tonya! The interior is beautiful with a French‑Mediterranean design that feels warm, stylish, and inviting. Food-wise, they did not miss. We ordered the Mediterranean street corn (super flavorful and delicious), the Margherita pizza, and the Bacari burger. Every single dish was on point..fresh, tasty, and exactly what I expect from Bacari. Their menu is never a miss. I'll definitely be back once they officially open this coming Monday. This location is absolutely worth the visit and a fantastic addition to North Park! read more

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