It's a real shame that this place gets a 3, it's solely for the food. Servers were extremely friendly and the ambiance was low-lit and cozy. Menu was curated for the day specifically, which was inventive and showed effort, but that maybe affected the food quality. It seemed like everything we had was simultaneously under seasoned and over salted. Thought it was just one item at first, but everything else sort of had that same vibe. Again, could've just been the daily menu, but I have little desire to go back and find out. read more

Just a lovely experience. Again. Looking for a respite from everything going on in our Altadena community, Bacchus provided it. The food (I had the 5 spiced shrimp and my wife had the bass) was outstanding. Service was attentive. Just a great night out. read more

So glad that we discovered this lovely neighborhood restaurant. It's quaint, with a lot of personality & has an outdoor patio as well. Our server, Nicole, was warm & welcoming & checked on us often. We started with an amuse bouche of bacon wrapped dates followed by a few starters: Thai shrimp & clams (I wouldn't describe the flavors as Thai, but tasty nonetheless) accompanied by some toasted bread & the burrata and peaches (I'm a sucker for burrata - if it's on the menu - I'm getting it!), it was a very generous portion as well. For our entrees we had: the flat iron steak with sweet potato hash (delicious!) and the scallops with roasted asparagus & squash - also super yummy. We finished by sharing the vanilla cheesecake - it wasn't quite what we expected (it was flatter than a typical cheesecake, and not as creamy as we'd like). Regardless, we had a great meal and great service. We'd gladly return again - perhaps on a jazz night! read more

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Fantastic food, service and lovely ambiance. First time here over the weekend. I'd passed by this place so many times. We had the steak and chicken dishes, along with a Butterscotch dessert. The staff was so wonderful with helpful suggestions and we also heard they have live jazz occasionally. Parking was easy in their lot. Will be back! read more

Wonderful food service and ambience. Every meal was created with so much detail and thought. Can't wait to go back.l!!!

Excellent Happy Hour! I had the grilled cheese sandwich with salad, delicious, with farmhouse bread beautifully grilled with yummy cheese! The service is always great, just enough help and the staff are available to answer questions at anytime. We sat outside, which we love, we had some sun on our table, however, the excellent server pulled a drape to filter the sun! I recommend Bacchus Kitchen all around! They also have events, which we haven't attended yet..... but these events look great fun! read more

I want to say that this place deserves a better a review but I just wasn't blown out of the water the slightest. We came Friday night around 5/6 without a reservation and they said it would be hard to seat us at all cuz of the rush. The host was nice enough to check for us and sat us almost right away. There wasn't really a rush at all however. The environment is nice but the food wasn't anything amazing to me for the price. My boyfriend got the shrimp&calamari which tasted fine, and I got the porchetta which didn't have as much flavor as I thought. I simply wasn't impressed with any of it. read more

Bacchus' Kitchen + Wine Bar - Porchetta - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Was running errands nearby and decided to try this place out. We didn't make reservations but they had availability and reservations are recommended. We wanted to be seated indoors but in order to dine inside, they required a proof of vaccinations from everyone in your party. So definitely need to keep that in mind if you decide to dine here. The weather wasn't too bad so we sat at their outdoor dining area. Started with their charcuterie plate which was delicious. Our entree was the grouper served with couscous and veggies and scallops with crispy rice and veggie. Very well plated and delicious! read more

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Very mediocre food. Small portions. Over price. Was disappointing and would not return.

Four of us dined there last Tuesday to celebrate a birthday. We told the server and she said "I'll remember that." However, there was no acknowledgment of the birthday, not even a small dessert. Given the amount we spent, that would have been warranted. The food was good - - all a la carte menu now. Ambiance is excellent. read more

Love my first visit it was basically amazing. Second time around wasn't awesome but still cool. The server was named star, she was attentive and very nice. There is this were curse I have whenever I ask someone to recommend something it ends up being gross. Entrees: 25-32 Corkage fee: $25 Must try: Duck Scallops Fish Shrimp and mussel app. Skip: pasta: soooooo salty and just tasteless Lovely romantic little spot read more

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Loved the small plate concept, all selections were delicious. The service we received was outstanding. Will definitely be going back.

Visited early on a Sat. just after opening. The restaurant has a very comfortable feel and the service was excellent. We ordered the market fish, crabcake, fries, salad and mussels. Everything was great, particularly the fries. I love really good fries and the ones here are excellent (served with curry catsup). Food-wise, the only ding was that the mussels were quite salty and the lovely grilled bread had just a tad too much butter (but the flavor was good). Definitely will be back to try other things. read more

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The food was delicious. The service was superb. What a nice, cozy restaurant. Highly recommended!!! read more

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Housed in a quaint brick building transports away from Pasadena and Western Europe. Bacchus' Kitchen is a New American take on classic, mostly European dishes. The wine bottles are modestly priced ($35-$80) with a few available by the glass ($13+). A handful of beer and water to choose from, including a 2019 vintage of Pasadena Water for $0 (we had a chuckle when we saw that on the menu). They also have San Pellegrino sodas and espresso beverages. We ordered a bottle of Altolandon Doña Leo (a Spanish Manchuela white wine), appetizers lamb belly and lemongrass curry with tiger shrimp & clams, main dishes pan seared scallops and beef bourguignon, and shared the panna cotta. The meal started with an amuse-bouche consisting of a crustini topped with a sliced and peeled tomato, sea salt, olive oil and fresh basil. It was a nice pallet cleanser for the appetizers. This was the first time I've had lamb belly. I've had countless pork belly, so I was intrigued to try a lamb version. Lamb belly doesn't have the same fat-to-protein ratio as pork belly, so don't expect a thick layer of crispy fat. The more lean crispy meat had a beautiful concentration of the delicious gamey lamb flavor, which contrasted well with the white vinegared apples and fennel. The lemongrass curry with tiger shrimp and clams were even better than the lamb belly. A lovely medium spiced lemongrass curry with fresh clams and large tiger shrimp. The two slices of rustic toasted bread was the right medium to sop-up the curry. The pan seared scallops were perfectly cooked medium with a golden brown crust. The tender center had a delicate ocean brine with a subtle sweetness. The large couscous with carrots, fennel root and garlic was a lovely side with sugar snap peas and wild mushrooms over a creamy tomato sauce. My fiance had the beef bourguignon. I only had a bite, so I can't go into too much detail, especially since it's not photographed in this review. The mashed potatoes were creamy and the mushrooms brought out the savory flavor of the meat. The panna cotta was amazing. The vanilla bean topped panna cotta sits on a puree of passion fruit and is complemented by blackberries. All in all, we'd come back for the lemongrass curry tiger shrimp and clams, the pan seared scallops, beef bourguignon, and panna cotta. read more

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Amazing restaurant in Pasadena. Our company hosted a dinner event for ~25 people. The staff provided an excellent service and attention. We had a set budget per person and we were able to get a fantastic 3 course meal for an all inclusive price that met our budget. I cannot emphasize how amazing this restaurant is. The inside decor is unique and eclectic. Love the different doors as a display. As for the food... wow! Amazing. Delicious. The charcuterie was a great introduction to start off the night. Then, it was followed with our yellow tomato salad. Fresh bread was provided. I loved how I tore open that bread and you can see the steam coming out. As for the entree, I ordered the herb roasted chicken breast and cheesy polenta! Impeccable flavors were bursting inside my mouth. Last, but not least, the panna cotta. That definitely was the cherry on top and ended the meal just perfectly. read more

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Went there again tonight.. This was my second time Salad lyonnaise was just tasty, Braised ribs were delicious, and the apple strudel was awesome.. Support your local business.. I will.go again.. This place is a gem!! read more

Wonderful ambiance and impeccable service. Gave us a few wines to try until we found the one we liked. Free cheese appetizer. Had the pan seared gnocchi (brought us back to Italy), the 5-spice jidori chicken breast, Artic char, steak and potatoes, and the sautéed Romano beans. Everything was absolutely delightful. The chicken was our favorite. Crispy skin seasoned to perfection and perfectly moist. The gnocchi and steak tied for second. As someone from our party said, "I have no words." Bravo! Will be back again soon and look forward to the encore. read more

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We moved to the area a little over a year ago. My partner and I frequent the shops around Bacchus and were curious about it but never attempted to visit until recently. We both had little to no expectations. Once we did finally try it -- Oh boy, where do I begin! Our server shared that this was one of the best places he has ever worked at (for both the food and owners). We have tried some of the best restaurants in LA so we thought his statement was bold and kind of brushed it off. We started with burrata and beet salad and bread plate. The spread was beautiful on the eyes and our taste buds. The focaccia bread was warm and was given to us with butter and the most flavorful olive oil I've personally ever had. I had the jidori spiced chicken with Asian noodles and my partner had the risotto and salmon. Everything was like a symphony -- when put together, every flavor brought out the other in the most delectable way. For dessert we had the Father's Day special cake with peanut brittle and brûléed lemon. We devoured that within seconds. What we appreciated about the meal is how thoughtful each component on the plate was. Everything paired beautifully. We can't wait to try their wine pairings. The staff were awesome and the space is welcoming. Highly recommend! read more

Great place with cool menu Had a Business dinner there and staff was accomodating but not in your face. Nice Variety and superb food and excellent service My favorite style... casual... Low key... but A+ on all fronts read more

Consistently good gem of a joint tucked away in northern Pasadena. Seasonal menus and interesting specials make it a solid option to revisit. Been here a half dozen times in the past couple years and never had a bad meal. read more

Local gem - great food, attentive friendly service, casual ambiance. Great jazz and wine maker events too! Love BK! read more

This is an American restaurant located in North Pasadena and I swear, I never would have discovered this little gem if it weren't for a new friend I made! (Things happen for a reason). This place is called Bacchus' Kitchen. Now from the outside, it looks like a regular house. What I loved about this place was the free parking lot located on the side (Believe me, this is a plus for me considering most of Pasadena means searching for parking just to eat). BUT on the inside, it is decorated oh so loveely! The red ribbons in honor of the Christmas spirit. Check out the wine bottles propped upside-down in front of the light for the dim ambiance. And look at these old and rugged doors just propped on the walls. Who would have thought of that?? It's brilliant and it works! I like the decor. caprese amuse bouche. A little appetizer, compliments of the chef. This looks more like a bite-size of a caprese salad. Served chilled and was very refreshing! cheese & charcuterie plate. I think our first good hour was chatting away over white wine and cheese and meats. This IS my favorite part of the hour! Oh can these just be the only part?? Now every charcuterie board must have a creamy and milky cheese (this one is brie) and every plate must have a sharp cheddar. We also had some blue cheese, salami, sliced cured sausages and much moree! Some strawberries and fig butter in the centre thank you very much tandoori shrimp with quince chutney. I apologize for the dim lighting. I tried to do the best I can with my camera light without taking away the romantic lighting that the owner intended. 4 large jumbo size shrimps, perfectly seared on the edges and full of tandoori juicy flavors. pan seared gnocchi with house made gnocchi, panchetta, and rosemary garlic cream sauce. This was probably my favorite!! It's hard to tell but there is seared round and thinly sliced bacon on top (Reminds me of the bacon in Amsterdam). The gnocchi was crunchy and crispy yet soft and chewy on the inside. pan seared scallops with cauliflower puree, roasted cauliflower, poached green raisins, olive oil, and balsamic reduction. My friend convinced me to use extra lighting to take the picture and I think now you can see how white the cauliflower is. It almost reminds me of Elmer's white glue from elementary school.. Otherwise, the scallops were perfectly cooked into chewy softness and alternating with the more crunchy cauliflower for contrast in texture. read more

Waited for it turn 5 so that I could order takeout today. I was told that I needed to have ordered between 3-5 to order takeout??? Really?? Yelp hours still states that they are only open between 5-9. Guess I won't be eating here anytime soon! read more

Wonderful street brussels sprouts! And of course, the wine is divine. The manager suggested two different glasses of wine and both were on point. Love this place. A bit pricey... and worth ever indulgent penny. read more

Phenomenal restaurant in North Pasadena. Claud Beltran is an amazing, versatile chef. Menu is constantly changing. Always a new experience every time. Upscale ambience with indoor & outdoor dining. Free parking. read more

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So happy to live near this spot. Always enjoy myself when I walk over and grab a drink and enjoyed their vegan watermelon poké over the summer. Nice upscale ambiance, service was very kind. read more

Very good food, attentive service, and a pleasant ambiance. My wife and I especially liked the fact that they are currently only seating patrons who can show proof that they have been vaccinated against COVID. We shared a salad to start, and then an appetizer of figs and crispy prosciutto; very tasty. For my main entree, I ordered the seared scallops, and the three large scallops on my plate were tender and delicious. I wished there had been one more, but perhaps I was being greedy. My wife said that her seared tuna was excellent. We will certainly be back. read more

Great dinner. Megan was a great server. The man making sure we had water was attentive. Compliments to both of them. We used a Travelzoo coupon, Helluva deal. Checkout the pics of the food and the bill. Nice. I had the Maryann's salad and it was fabulous. If your wine you bring is over 10 years from the vintage date, as ours was, no corkage. Most of you don't know what a vintage date is, so it is wasted on you. I saw many reviews who bitched about small servings. WTFO? if you want to pig out, there is a Dominos four doors away and you can have your X-large pizza all to yourself, oink. Glad those people aren't coming back - losers. We will return. read more

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Great wine selection , food and service. They have wine tastings twice a week with food pairings.

Always a pleasure to eat and drink at Bacchus! Tuesday tends to be really busy so we like to go other days. Must try are the cotija cheese salad "croutons", although we wish they were on everything! Also, always love the fish! read more

Had a late night dinner for two. Parking is a little tuff due to so many people meeting there and taking there own car. Food is very good and the service Was excellent. When I made reservations earlier I mention it was a retirement dinner. At the end of our evening we received a nice bottle of wine on the house. It is this attention to detail that is appreciated Please support this neighbor business read more

Delicious cuisine, amazing staff, and beautiful location! I love that the menus are seasonal, the variety of wine options is exceptional... Highly recommend Bacchus' Kitchen! read more

Great experience. Wonderful upscale food. Limited menu but wonderful non the less. All staff very professional and accommodating. Dining area is very quaint although a bit dark. Overall I would not hesitate to bring friends and family back to this hidden gem. read more

A great neighborhood spot! The food has been fantastic every time I've gone and everyone I've recommended it to agrees.

I've been to Bacchus twice now. Once about a year ago on a random week day and again most recently for Valentine's Day. Both times the wait staff was honest , knowledgeable and kind. Im no wine aficionado but I do enjoy drinking it. I was really impressed with the white wine selection and recommendations on my first visit. The second time around a little less impressed with the selection but they allowed be to try a variety before I settled on a bottle. For someone who wants to try new things but doesn't always know what to order, their occasional prix fixe menu offerings makes it easy in addition to mostly yummy. PS - the French onion soup is amazing and unique. read more

Always have a great meal and great service at Bacchus! As a new local to the area, the prices are reasonable and the wine list is wonderful. Always looking forward to going back! read more

Lots of fun here, casual vibe and great food. I'd come back! My only negative input is that the dishes are quite small for the price, but maybe I'm just out of touch on how much places charge these days. read more

Food, wine, service and ambiance was absolutely wonderful. We were very pleased with our experience here and would definitely come back again. Everything we ate was top-notch. Scallops were divine, and the steak with frittes was also excellent. 5 stars! read more

This is a beautiful classy-casual restaurant at an intersection full of great small businesses. We had a reservation for Friday, February 8th at 6:45PM for a party of two. The table was waiting for us upon arrival. I was happy to see this place doing a successful business on a Friday evening. We started with a delicious bottle of Spanish white wine, and we laughed at the Pasadena 2019 water that was on the menu. We shared two appetizers, two entrees and one dessert. The appetizers included a lamb belly and a lemongrass curry with shrimp and clams. The lamb belly was the only thing that we were not totally and completely impressed with. It may just be that type of food and possibly my intention of wanting to compare it to pork belly when I should not be doing that. However, the curry was absolutely amazing. It was a bit spicy during the first bite and then got better and better with every bite. For entrees we had the pan seared scallops and the beef bourguignon. The scallops were cooked perfectly and had a great balance between savory with a hint of sweetness. The beef was also delicious. It was tender and fell a part and came with a great mushroom, carrot and onion medley with mashed potatoes. For dessert we shared the Mango panna cotta and it also was amazing. The balance of the semi-tart panna cotta with the sweet mango made for a satisfying but not overly sweet dessert. I would definitely return to this restaurant again. read more