Daniele was a fabulous waitress who made the ambience and experience super enjoyable. read more

Bacari PDR - Italian Near Me - Playa Del Rey, California

Came here for bottomless with some friends the other night and had a great time! We had a few pizzas, the Bacari fries, and the burrata, all of which were delicious. Bridger was so attentive and friendly and made sure we had a great time! Will be coming back for sure. read more

The food is always amazing (we've been to the other locations), but I was super impressed with the service! Every server and hostess is so incredibly nice and accommodating. Will definitely be back! read more

Wow...such a find! I ended up at Bacari completely by chance. My friends wanted to get together, and we all abhor driving, so we picked a spot equidistant to each other landing us in Playa del Rey. I'll admit I've always avoided Playa because parking is a nightmare and I assumed it was mostly dive bars and beach burger shacks. But Bacari's menu looked intriguing...and very importantly, there's a large parking lot across the street. So that's where we chose to meet up... Somehow, I stumbled into one of the best meals I've had all year! Bacari's food is creative, refined, and so so good I briefly considered licking my plate. Had I been alone, I would have gone completely feral over that dish. We were celebrating a birthday and they kindly comped dessert! So kind. The staff across the board were genuinely lovely. I hadn't planned on indulging in the dessert (I'm trying to cut refined sugar), but my friends made such a loud fuss over the vegan double chocolate cake, I HAD to try. One bite and I was like: ARE. YOU. KIDDING ME. What kind of witchcraft is happening in that kitchen? Ok, so I feel I owe the whole town of Playa del Rey an apology for my ignorant earlier assumptions about its food scene. I could not have been more wrong. Bacari was easily one of my standout dining experiences of 2026 so far. I'll be back!!! read more

Awesome food, awesome service, great vibe. I love this place. Their schnitzel is my favorite dish but there's really nothing in the menu that isn't solid or better. Recommended. One and only one potential drawback: the outdoor seating out back is not flat. Tables towards the upper side of the hill are sloped enough to be uncomfortable for some, so it's worth getting there early beside those are there only tables remaining. read more

Ok....this is the strangest review because I'm giving five stars despite my friend getting violently ill afterward and vomiting for hours. She has a very sensitive stomach to spicy food.... And yet this place was super charming and amazing. Our server was amazing (if you want a real test of a restaurant, search reviews for the word "server"...this place its all over because they hire great people). So chill, so cool...I wish I was as cool as he is. Made some recommendations, we made some picks which he approved of. Cool. Food shows up (as it is ready...its tapas). Halfway thru I say "that's great but we didn't order this amazing looking charred broccoli, we ordered the sea bass" and our server (Makai?) says "well that's because its on the house and the sea bass is coming". ;) And then we finish, we get the bill, and then my company says "what about dessert". Makai quickly says "you should really try the best cake ever" and we did....and its seriously so dang good...I would go back just for that. When I say "aren't you adding it to the bill?" the response was "no, Makai knows what he's doing". So...the only thing I recommend is that if you have a sensitive stomach to spicy food, tell them. Its not clear the level of spiciness on the menu but it was all so good my friend ate all the spicy and paid the consequences....gladly. read more

Actually I love Bacari HH!! This location was actually the best experience I've had so far!! We went to celebrate a birthday and they had some champagne brought out for us which was so cute and special!! There was also warm dessert too which I think went above and beyond!! We sat underneath the tent and it was perfect at 5:15pm for the $2 off food and drinks! Very cute ambiance overall as there are lights and heaters too. Chicken schnitzel, mushroom pizza, steak, and burrata are some of my favorites! read more

Bacari PDR - Champagne - Italian Near Me - Playa Del Rey, California

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This was my second visit in a few years. Just so happened to be in the same area, so decided to run it back based on distant but fond memories. I really like the staff- unique group with good energy. The plates were nice, too. Good plating; good flavors. We got many: ceviche, falafel, bass, fries, steak and cake. Bests: bass and date cake. Not bests: ceviche and steak. Would recommend if you're in town. Two word review: Date Cake read more

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Today's visit was a bit different Got bottomless Got first round and 2nd round Ordered coffee and more drinks that didn't get put in 20 minutes later still drinkless 10 minutes later coffee still missing. We've been checked in multiple times and finally one server makes the coffee herself Then the drinks kinda slowed until our time limit came up and they asked if anything more and we have to have to table cleared of drinks. So we drank it all to get the last drink. For all the holdup and not putting in our order multiple times via all the servers checking in on us, they owe us time. Get your stuff together read more

Bacari PDR - Overcharged and crappy service. - Italian Near Me - Playa Del Rey, California

Brunch vibes in Playa Del Rey. Went for a Sunday brunch - parking is a bit tough - street parking if you can find it. It was pretty packed - had an rsvp but still needed to wait another 10 minutes or so. Was eventually sat in the patio area - big issue we had was we were alongside the wall near the big street and there's no sun cover there. We were absolutely destroyed in the heat within the first 15 minutes. Not only was the sun bearing down, the glass railing felt like a magnifying glass. Ordered a few things: chilaquiles, cauliflower, shakshuka, French toast, and the beef bureka. Opted with just water as drinking any alcohol in the sun would have drained us a bit more. The chilaqquiles weren't very saucy - definitely more of a regular tortilla chip with some flavoring vibe. The cauliflower was tasty - a little bit of a kick - but was oversauced, probably needed to be a little less heavy handed with it. The shakshuka was pretty good - the spices along with well made eggs and fresh tomatoes hit well. The French toast was probably my fav - wasn't too heavy, had the crunch and was moist. The fruits on top gave it a fresh feel too. Def would recommend. The beef bureka was spot on as well - this is ground beef pastry with cabbage inside. Was on the lighter side but still had good flavor. Lightness preferred over the burek I'd have in the Balkans that are also delicious, but weighs you down a bunch. There was an issue with the egg however, there was a bit of the shell left on it. Overall - the food is a 4 but I think they need to remove the seating along the far wall unless it's a cloudy day - someone's going to get a heat stroke. read more

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Sea bass on the menu 10/10 . Loved it and of course had bacarita . Best watermelon margarita in town . Must try if you stop by . Can I say they have a really good tequila selections.Gio is a great bartender and had great knowledge on drinks and alcohol. He was very pleasant. read more

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I'm only in town for a week, but I want to come back tomorrow and try the whole menu! Food is served tapas style and brought out as prepared. ORDER THE SEABASS!!!! Matter of fact order 2! Crispy skin, flaky fish on a bed of tarragon aioli ! 10/5 Tripoline pasta: I'm not a high pasta girly. But the server kept saying it was his favorite when I would ask about others. So let's do it! 5/5. Not traditional flavor. The almond and cilantro with a tiny hint of spicy! Tuscan kale salad: 5/5 good! That's it that's all. Order it all! Heard another table telling another table they had to order the bread pudding. I was already busting out of my pants. Sooooo "Can I get it to go?" ...after getting back to my hotel, snuggled into bed to eat my dessert. I found a bowl of undercooked soggy white bread, not even a brioche, challah. This had to be made from wonder bread and regular milk not even condensed sweetened. Awful. Coziest patio with lots of heaters and smooth pop playing! read more

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Close by to the beach so you still can feel the fresh air and breeze but not close enough for any nice view, the bathroom was extremely tiny but whatever the food was greattt! Literally everything was good the Mac n cheese I wasn't the biggest fan of kinda flavorless and and the only flavor I could rlly taste is bread but service was amazing I love the area and yesss read more

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I finally got to try "The Best Cake" and it was fantastic, definitely the highlight of the night! The service was a little slow even though they weren't super busy, but the ambience is always nice, and the food was a little hit or miss (it really depends on what you order). The sea bass was good, but the Pear and Brie pizza was not very flavorful and pretty disappointing. The stuffed mushrooms were tasty, but they're a pretty small serving size. The dessert was the one truly great dish. Side note: parking can be tricky here, he usually you have to drive up the hill and park in the neighborhood and walk down a bit back to the restaurant. read more

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This was my second time visiting Bacari in Playa Del Rey and I was once again blown away! The atmosphere in this place is outstanding, from the gas fire lamps and string lights, to the throwback songs playing over the speakers and unbelievably accommodating waitstaff that brought us complimentary champagne with floating rose petals. You can't find a better spot to eat walking distance from the beach here! For the most memorable experience, I recommend arriving just before sunset to enjoy both the golden hour glow and the night time lighting in this outdoor space. Dishes are best split between a group of people so you can enjoy multiple items since they serve a more tapas style instead of a full meal per plate. We ordered the crudo to start, which was a significant amount of fish, thinly sliced and covered in a tart, lemon salsa that reminded me of the chunky texture of chimichurri, though not as oily. The thin slices of lemon on top added an extra pop of acidity with each bite that wasn't overpowering. We also enjoyed the crispy pork belly that was cooked in a savory, umami sauce until caramelized. The flavor went deep into the meat, so it was probably marinated for a long time as opposed to just tossed in a sauce at the end. It paired well with the large portion of mujadara lentil and basmati rice pilaf we ordered, though keep in mind this dish is extremely filling. The crispy shallots on top added a great contrast to the warm, creamy texture of the pilaf, and the lemon's bright flavor lightened the flavor palette despite the hardy ingredients. We even mixed some of the leftover pork belly sauce with the rice and it was delicious! For our veggie, we ordered the brussels sprouts, which were perfectly crispy all the way to the center, almost as if they were able to separate all of the layers for maximum crisp. The chipotle sauce on top was creamy and slightly spicy, but not overbearing. Sometimes restaurants make the mistake of drenching charred vegetables like this with too much sauce, but they nailed the proportions. Lastly for dessert we ordered the malabi, a rosewater custard with coconut, hibiscus, and pistachios. The custard wasn't overpowered by the floral flavor and the raw flakes were candied, so the coconut flavor really came out without needing to toast them. I also loved that the pistachios were whole instead of tiny pieces because it added a textural bite the dessert needed. My only note is that it would be even better if it had a wafer in it, whether a roll or pistachio wafers. read more

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Came here for brunch. Food was good and tapas style so small portions. My friend and I ordered 4 dishes to share and it was enough. We did a double take on the French toast plate because it was only 1 toast. Service was good and love the outdoor patio. They are so dog friendly so there were a few doggies there. read more

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Returned to Bacari PDR and had an amazing experience with my mom and sister. My sister and I both have dietary restrictions and they made it so easy to order and find things for everyone. My sister is gluten free and dairy free and I'm vegetarian. Our waitress, Selah L., had all the best recommendations and made sure all our dietary restrictions were taken care of. She had the best energy. We ordered a couple drinks (always good), plus my favorites - Bacari fries, brussies, and Asian pear and Brie pizza. My sister and mom also ordered a burger and scallops. It was their first time at this location and they were blown away by the food. read more

Bacari PDR - Vegan Vegan Double Chocolate Cake - Italian Near Me - Playa Del Rey, California

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If I lived close, this would be my weekly bar and restaurant. The drink menu is expansive and the two drinks I had were really good. Gio the bartender is really nice and made me a drink from scratch using the earl-grey infused gin. I also had the Scarlett oddessey that was probably one of the best drinks I've had in LIFE. Also the food is delicious. I highly recommend the Asian pear and Brie pizza. It works so well together. We also got the sea bass which was good, the open faced burger, the bcn fries (which reminded me of curry chips in the UK) and the charred broccoli. We didn't have one bad bite but I would rank the pizza up there as the best and most tasty bite. Service was great too. Micah saw I had a long day and offered me some champagne immediately. So thoughtful! And our waitress Selah was really attentive. Overall a great experience. read more

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Good food but the staff is what sells them! They were so kind, so attentive, so engaging! And then one of them noticed we didn't touch much of one of the dishes and she took it off the bill. That was so kind?! Definitely try this place out but DEFINITELY meet the staff! The outdoor seating is also very cute!! read more

Bacari PDR - Watermelon - Italian Near Me - Playa Del Rey, California

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Great restaurant and Sunday brunch experience at Bacari. The service was excellent, the outdoor patio atmosphere was amazing, and the tapas style food was tasty. There were four of us and we each got a couple of items and shared. And we really enjoyed all of it. Solid 4.5 stars read more

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After a great experience at Bacari in Culver City, we decided to try dinner here in Playa del Rey. Most of the tables are outdoors under a canvas canopy -- which by the way is off-putting and needs de-molding. Indoor seating is very limited in the bar area. There were about five dishes on the Culver City menu that aren't available here. Oh well. For dinner, we shared three dishes: Shawarma Tacos (4/5 $15.50), Ricotta & Beet Gnocchi (4/5 $14.50), and an excellent grilled Sea Bass (5/5 $16.50). For beverages, we had the House Red (3/5 $13.00 per glass). Service was very good. Parking is on neighborhood streets -- we parked about 5 minutes up the hill behind the restaurant. read more

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Awful experience. Crammed seating. Some food orders came right away. Other orders came over 90 minutes after the first orders arrived at the table.. read more

Finally made it to Bacari PDR. I say finally because I've tried more than a handful of times but wasn't able to find parking. On those instances where I ended up somewhere else - it was during peak times and if you know the area, you know why parking can be a little challenging. So, already mentioned parking. It's street parking. Free but if you park up the hill, be ready for the uphill climb getting back to your ride. I haven't been lucky finding street parking on the main drag or across the street so I don't know what the costs or restrictions are. Service was excellent. From the host to the team who worked like a well oiled machine. I was really indecisive as to the food yet the team didn't skip a beat. Orders taken. Served quickly and followed up. See pics. There's both indoor and outdoor seating. I opted to be outside. Vehicular traffic noise wasn't so bad and it was nice to have watch the sun go down. Not that you can see the beach but the colors of the sky was something to enjoy. As for the food - enjoyed the dishes - see pics. Small plates which worked for me. Sat enjoying the outdoors while watching a game on my mobile device - WIFI is offered! Anyway, it's close to home. With good food and service, if I can find parking without doing laps around the area, I can say I'll definitely go back. read more

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Bacari PDR is a very cute spot for a relaxed brunch with friends. My group opted to sit inside, which is much quieter and cooler compared to the outdoor seating. I'd recommend if you like a quieter setting. The food was amazing. It is tapas style so they recommend 2-3 plates per person. I'd recommend the French toast, Shakshuka, and the Crab Cake. The cocktails were all very yummy and very cute. I'd recommend the Bacarita or a glass of Fernlands. Service was good for how busy it was. Our server Makai took really good care of us and made sure we had everything we needed multiple times. Will definitely be returning! read more

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I recently went back with a friend of mine for late Friday night drinks and tapas and Bacari didn't disappoint. Amazing food, awesome drinks and attentive service. I love their cocktails-Basil Breeze is my favorite. Get it served up- you won't regret! Ambiance was great too- a lot of people catching up over drinks and great food! read more

Bacari PDR - Dinner menu as of 4.27.24 - Italian Near Me - Playa Del Rey, California

I tried this location in December, on a Saturday evening. Food is exceptional as usual. My only two complains are the following: 1. Their menu is a bit different than the rest of the restaurants and they don't offer as many options as the rest. For example, they don't have the delicious grilled pita, which is unfortunate. 2. We ordered the Tripoline pasta along with other things. Everything else arrived at an appropriate time, however, the pasta came quite literally as we were getting our check. Not sure what happened. The Tripoline pasta is delicious, and I was quite upset that it came so late and I didn't get to enjoy it. If you visit in the evening and you happen to be seated outside, be sure to bring a warm coat as it gets very chilly. They do have several heaters across the restaurant patio, but I don't think it's enough with how cold it gets. Overall, I think I'll stick to Bacari Culver City or Bacari Beverly Hills. read more

I've loved other Bacari locations, but this one truly went above and beyond in making my friend feel special on their birthday. the manager mikai was incredibly warm and welcoming and the entire wait staff was attentive, patient, and helpful - there are so many amazing things to try, it's so difficult to decide! we truly loved everything we ate - I especially loved the sea bass (the sauce, the corn ), the pork ribs (perfectly marinated delectable bites), and the brie and pear pizza (surprisingly sweet and refreshing!). for dessert we got the best cake (literally that is what it's called, and true to its name! medjool dates, brown sugar caramel, crispy bacon - but don't let the ingredients fool you, a delicious balanced treat!), bread pudding, and the vegan double chocolate cake and all made a perfect end to an absolutely wonderful evening. this is a sweet and special small plate spot that's perfect for an elevated birthday celebration - cannot recommend enough! oh and it's near the water so i recommend bringing a sweater if you often run cold for an evening meal. can't wait to come back to try everything we missed! read more

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First off want to say I absolutely LOVE bacari, especially the PDR location.. Recently I went and enjoyed the fabulous drinks and food they had but what truly made my experience was our server, Magali she was absolutely a delight and made our visit just that more special. She single handedly helped our indecisive minds pick out the best drinks and shared plates. Please give this woman a raise, she is the reason I'll be coming back to this location. read more

What an incredible experience at Bacari in Playa del Rey. I brought a friend and we got there for brunch. The food was amazing. I am not usually a brunch person because typical brunches are not my thing (feh Hollandaise.) But this selection was beyond what I ever could have dreamed of, the best chilaquiles ever, amazing pizza with Lamb shashuca, incredible majadara dish. And the best dessert called the best cake. Have it with ice cream! All I can say is Bacari continues to impress and if you want a place to bring friends that every single person will find something they love and everyone can agree on this is the place. read more

The best dining experience I've had in a while! Bravo Bacari PDR! We made a last minute resy and were seated quickly on the patio. It was a beautiful day and we had superb service from the staff. Everyone was kind and helpful, especially Micai! Very knowledgeable about the menu and had the BEST recommendations. We shared a bunch of tapas: - our faves: the cauliflower and broccoli! musts, so delicious - glazed pork belly: always delicious! perfect mix of crunchy, melty, charr, sweet, savory - sea bass: great! nice texture, love the crispiness, sauce, and perfectly paired sides - smoked mushroom pizza- good pizza, asked for red pepper flakes to accompany - watermelon cocktail: refreshing - love letter: quite possible the best cocktail I've ever had! The perfectly toasted marshmallow taste and texture was insane when paired with the honeyed whiskey, passion fruit cocktail. So freaking good - the best cake: how do they even get it to melt like that something I have to have every time I visit now - bread pudding: good in its own right, but pales in comparison to the best cake We finished our feast with lavender oatmilk lattes that were the most beautiful exclamation point on our dinner before we went to watch the sunset. 100000/10 read more

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Had a great dinner here the other day. Steak, chicken schnitzel and Brussel sprouts were excellent and reasonably priced. Service was exceptional. Special shoutout to our server Bridger who could not have been nicer or more accommodating. read more

I've been to the dt LA location. Not sure if it's a seasonal thing or if this menu is different, but there were some slight differences in the menus (broccoli v broccolini, etc). We got the broccoli, sea bass, beets, pear pizza with bacon, pasta, pork belly, and some other dishes. The stands outs were the pizza and the pasta and the broccoli. They all had some amazing flavors and would highly recommend. Love the outdoor patio space and they do an amazing job with the heat lamps lol. They even provide blankets in case you are cold (they know how spoiled we are in LA). The bathrooms can be a bit tricky to find, but all good. Definitely not ADA friendly lol, which thankfully isn't an issue for us. Brandon was our server and he was great! Friendly even to our two small kiddos lol. Would definitely be back. read more

delicious brussels sprouts. shawarma tacos were mid. ceviche was good. great outdoors vibes, prices par for the course. friendly servers, though one probably a little too much so. they've got a lovely space outdoors for seating. read more

Bacari PDR - Italian Near Me - Playa Del Rey, California

I've lived in the area for almost a decade but only somewhat recently got around to dining at Bacari PDR. I met up with a friend for dinner and we were lucky to have Nolan H. as our server due to the fact they were chill, patient, and actually knew the menu well which was nice since we asked for some recommendations! We ended up ordering the ricotta and beet gnocchi, scallops, and the stuffed mushrooms. I agree - it was a random mix of food, but honestly every dish was really tasty. The portions looked small at first but they were surprisingly filling. I also got a virgin espresso martini just for fun and yeah... not amazing. But also, what do you expect when you take the alcohol out of something that's all about the booze? Whomp whomp. As for ambiance I'd give it a 10/10. The spot is stunning, right near the water, and the vibe is laid back but still feels like a treat. I'll surely be back because there are so many more things on the menu I'd like to try! read more

Ambiance: it's a trendy bar restaurant located in PDR, street parking, large covered patio up the hill, but very limited tables inside the tiny dining room and covered patio, their servers have to take the weird route from the indoor kitchen and bar, and then go outside uphill to serve the large outdoor, it was so cold at night, the front door was widely open for severs to bring food to outside patio, but the indoor patio heaters weren't even turned on Service: very slow and disorganized, it took almost thirty minutes waiting time before got seated even with reservation, then what's the point of having reservation, the restaurant shouldn't release more time slots than they can handle, after seated, it's another ten minutes to get attention from server to get water and place the order, food was served fairly fast, but it took forever to get the bill Food & Price: one page menu items for cold, hot, pizza, and sweet beef cheek - **** red wine braised, goat cheese polenta, aleppo oil, pickled fennel, radish, tender meat, layers of flavors, recommend sea bass - ***** pan seared, charred shishito pepper and corn, tarragon aioli, pomegranate molasses, grilled lemon, crispy outside and juicy inside, bold acidity although overall balanced flavors, highly recommend smoked mushroom pizza - *** fromage blanc, two-year white cheddar, mixed greens, lack of flavors the best cake - *** medjool dates, brown sugar caramel, crispy bacon, add ice cream with surcharge, their speciality but overly sweet bacari beer - **** pilsner draft beer, easy to drink, recommend Price: small portions tapas style, still overpriced for its quality, expect $40+ per person, if it's not the sea bass, this place only deserves a two star rating honestly read more

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Best restaurant I came since I moved to LA. Menu is extremely versatile and the food is great! Pear and Brie pizza is a must have! Vibe was so comforting and fun at the same time! Bridger was extremey friendly and made sure me and my friends were comfortable at all times! Will for sure come back! read more

This restaurant is officially my current obsession. A friend and I came here for a girls' night a couple Fridays ago, and it was love at first bite. We made same-day reservations and were so glad we did--within minutes of arriving, there was already a crowd waiting to be seated. We sat inside, which is a small, intimate space that's perfect for date nights or a cozy night out. We were so excited to try everything that we definitely over-ordered (no regrets). It's a tapas-style menu with smaller plates; about 2-3 per person is recommended. Every single dish was incredible. Our favorite by far was the Brussels sprouts. Truly unforgettable. They also have an impressive variety of vegetarian and vegan options. The vegan shawarma tacos and pizza were AMAZING. I enjoyed it so much that I came back again that same weekend on Sunday Sunday had a totally different vibe. I sat outside on the patio, which is larger, lively, and super inviting. There are plenty of heaters, great music, and a fun, social atmosphere; perfect for brunch, casual hangs, or group outings. Both visits, I was fasting and eating vegan, so you already know once I was done fasting, I had to come back again. Last night, I returned for a girls' night/Galentine's celebration, and we were absolutely spoiled. We somehow ended up with the Princess Package (not on the menu) and Makai took care of us--he was incredible. Such a sweetheart, so attentive, and truly made our night feel special. The service was beyond phenomenal and consistent every single visit. This place nails the food, the vibe, and the service. I can't wait to come back (again). The goal is to try everything on the menu and we're sooo close! read more

Bacari PDR - Fried chicken sliders, sea bass, Brussels sprouts, tripoline pasta, and street corn. - Italian Near Me - Playa Del Rey, California

Best food and drinks! Brandon the server and Ava the host were the sweetest people ever. Brandon was one of the sweetest servers I've ever had, he took care of everything we needed and really stepped up above the other servers. Not to mention mention the servers amazing attitudes, they both went above and beyond to take care of my commonly and not taken seriously diet restriction. Ava the host came and checked over at our table multiple times, she was the pinnacle of customer service. Besides the service, the food truly was great and the ambience was even better. Would totally recommend this place any day of the week, and props to them for training the employees so well. 9.5/10 read more

We went to Bacari for the first time. It was my wife and my 10th anniversary. Although the portions are extremely small, the food is extremely tasty. We ordered six different dishes, and my favorites were the scallops, shrimp, ceviche, and Seabass. The restaurant has a nice setting, although it is extremely loud and sometimes hard to hear your conversations from across the table. The bar has a nice ambience and is very nice as well and it is extremely quiet. read more

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Jessica and Trevor were great tonight. Service is amazing. Bday dessert is amazing. We will be back again soon!