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

I'm not afraid to give out 5 stars. Especially on a small restaurant scale such as this place. Service was very good, up to par with most any busy restaurants. Food is excellent ! Ambiance was perfect and great for evening with friends. Location was great away from the hustle and bustle of old town Pasadena. Parking was on location. I enjoyed the Short Ribs for main. Likewise the crisp Lamb belly for apps. After all this is "Bacchus' kitchen" and they have a good selection on wine of course! A must try! read more

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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.

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

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

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

The food is amazing. The croutons!!!! OMG!!!!!!! Love this place. My only issue is, why is it so dark inside ??

We ordered the smokehouse Wednesday take out dinner. The pork ribs were large meaty juicy and tender. The delicious BBQ sauce comes on the side and makes a great rib even better. The spinach salad and yams made for wonderful sides. But that Texas toast was the Effen bomb! Keep up the good work. read more

Bacchus' Kitchen hosted our Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, essentially a dinner party for our close family and bridal party to celebrate the night before the wedding & get quality time with relatives and friends traveling from far away. We visited Bacchus' spontaneously just once before booking, and it was so romantic inside we really enjoyed eating there and the ambience and food was perfect. When we reached out about a Rehearsal Dinner, Claude (head chef) and Brandon (manager) put together a custom menu for us with whatever we wanted! We decided on charcuterie to start, then a yuzu apple Burrata salad, chawanmushi (which was amazing! It's a savory Japanese custard), braised beef short rib on gnocchi and finished with tiramisu. Everything was perfect! It was so fun and they chose wines to pair it with and also printed out custom menus for us! We had about 37 guests and occupied the entirety of the indoors of the restaurant. It was beautiful!! Highly recommend Bacchus for your next small classy event, especially if you want a custom menu! read more

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A really nice hidden gem that can be too easily dismissed as a neighborhood joint. Food, wine and drinks are really authentic while the outdoor patio is a terrific place to have a wonderful evening meal. read more

I've been here a few times and it's great. The gnocchi is my favorite. Great vibe in the place and the staff are always checking on you. Can't wait to go back . read more

Literally still sitting here at the restraunt as I write this. KASS is the absolute best and made our night so much more fun!!!! The food is delicious and they change their menu often so you'll always be able to try something new. read more

I've followed chef Claude for years now and his food continues to amaze me. An excellent food and wine experience

Thanks Bacchus!! You're NYE menu was amazing... no words to say thank you for the brilliant menu selection. From the crab gyoza, pizole, Paella Umhhh Umhhh Umhh!! The desserts were very interesting... and amazing... very creative.. my compliments to the chef!! Claude, excellent wine selection!!! Wish you all at Bacchus a Very Happy New Year!! read more

Great food, great service. This is the go- to place for a satisfying experience. Don't miss this gem.

The food is delicious and a cut above! We've been to Bacchus for a couple of small parties as well as dinner on a few occasions now. Chef Claud has some staples but often varies the menu. Tonight we enjoyed the Fall specials! The starter was a roasted chestnut Marsala soup...very tasty! My wife had a mushroom rigatoni in a light goat cheese sauce and I enjoyed a pan seared salmon with risotto and butter nut squash...both were great! The desert was awesome...a sticky toffee pudding, or really good moist cake with sauce!!! Brandon did a nice job on the wine flight too! You can't lose with the charcuterie plates as well...yes, we had one as an appetizer. Go for a full dinner or split a charcuterie plate and enjoy some of their wine picks...you won't be disappointed! read more

We ate outside, in a very cozy and pleasant patio that makes you feel like you are in some old place in Europe. The service was excellent, and the food was superb. as soon as we sat down they served us these complimentary, tiny, taster cups with a hot, creamy cauliflower soup, deliciously spiced. These people know about cooking, and also know how to take care of their customers. I can't wait to go back. We especially appreciate their protocols about COVID: eat inside only if completely vaccinated, or you must do it outside. The tables are spaced safely from each other, very well done. In fact, my two friends, who are vaccinated and boosted, chose to eat outside because of the lovely atmosphere. read more

Great local eatery. Looked like they have a great selection of wine too. My NY steak was very good and the fries were tasty. Ill be back!!!

Good food nice cozy atmosphere! Prices are a bit high but worth it!. I recommend for a romantic dinner for two.

Everything was delicious and the service was great. It was a cold night and we sat outside, but they were very accommodating with the outdoor heaters. read more

Went here again this time for the themed dinner for 2 on Tuesdays. In December they have a Charles Dickens theme (English food). No problems with the food this time. Everything was tasty as usual. We look forward to coming again. read more

Took way too long to get dinner here but been on the list for awhile. Had a party of 8 for three birthdays within days of each other. Bacchus was accommodating and lovely. Even made us a special birthday cake. Now for the food and service. It was EXCELLENT. Not rushed, well paced, and so so delicious. Will be back and maybe found the new neighborhood spot. read more

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

Loved it! Food was delicious and waiter was delightful. Ambience cozy. Highly recommend. read more

Geez... Sadly we had a very expensive and mediocre experience here AGAIN! So we live in Beautiful Altadena and are so starved for quality dinner spots. We came here on a "special night" to give the good old local spot another bite at the apple. I want so much more than this place can offer for what they charge. You should never leave a $200 dinner feeling unsatisfied! I'm done supporting local until they can commit to something better themselves. Just saying! Restaurateurs are listening Altadena is waiting! read more

The atmosphere is so comfortable and charming. The staff is great! And on it! We loved the food: Coconut curry mussels Buratta salad with thinly sliced golden beets & fresh herbs Pan fried scallops Rigatoni in a scrumptious light sauce Duck The flight of Italian wines was not my favorite but they were interesting and unique. The only negative was they were out of the Italian beer - on such a hot day I was looking forward to it!! We were too full to have dessert but the choices looked incredible. Go and enjoy. Would be great for a special occasion, a romantic evening, or a fun night with friends sharing great food! read more

Best experience !! Live Brazilian Band on the night we visited, EXCELLENT food and service. 100% recommend if you are visiting Pasadena !!

I ca't say enough about how awesome this restaurant is. They catered my daughter's wedding and the food and service was outstanding. The chicken was incredibly tender and the fish was outstanding. Seriously, having them cater your party is a no-brainer!!! Sit back and enjoy!!! read more

Fantastic evening at this restaurant. They really made us feel at home, and served great food and wine. The house made gnocchi are incredible. We will definitely be back. read more

Great food. Great vibe. Great service. The Tuesday night specials this month are "home cooking." We slit the pan fried chicken and the meatloaf. We could not have made them this well ourselves. read more

One of my favorite places, the beat wine and cheese and charcuterie boards or enjoy steak and the most amazing scallops.

Amazing food. Perfect fish. Wonderful wine. Great service. Romantic outdoor seating. Plus - easy parking. Can't wait to come back!

Great food, wine, service and atmosphere. We love having this gem in our neighborhood!

This place had great food. We went on a Tuesday and they have a monthly themed set 3 course meals. We really enjoyed the bread, main course. The bread pudding for dessert was amazing! read more

Always a treat with beautifully plated unique food and great service. Very live room so can be noisy.

Just tried this restaurant for dine La. The trout salad was fantastic! The Thai shrimp and clams were decent. The clams were some of the best I've ever had. However, the shrimp were rather fishy. The scallops were good. The short ribs were good but not great. I wasn't a fan of the apple tart. It was very different than what you would expect. All dishes were plated beautifully. The restaurant doesn't have much ambiance. However, it's pretty and tasty food at not too bad of a price. read more

Really enjoyable dinner. A little pricey but relaxed atmosphere, good food, and delicious drinks.

My wife has been wanting to try this place for a while after eating at Claud and Co a few months ago. We started off with their gumbo which was pretty tasty. Not real gumbo by any stretch and was missing some kick that you find in most Cajun food but it was very tasty. For mains I had the "Australian wagyu" and my wife had the scallops. My steak was decent and I'm not going to complain too much as it was only $30 for a 7-8 ounce steak. It just had an odd firmness to it. I ordered it med rare and it came pink throughout but it was lacking in the seasoning department. I actually had to ask for salt and pepper. They also ran out of bakchoi 2 hours after opening so I got brocolini with mine. My wife's scallops were perfectly cooked and seasoned well. Nothing spectacular though. It came with an odd corn based salad with big basil leaves. Over all my wife and I both give the place 3.5 stars. Probably wouldn't come back but I understand their menu changes quite a bit so not writing it off just yet. read more

Bacchus Kitchen + Wine Bar - Scallops with "basil salad" - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Our experience wasn't great. Started out well, but after our appetizers showed up in a timely matter, we waited more than 30 minutes to get our entrees, with no visit by our server to explain the wait. After we got them and we mentioned that we were beginning to wonder what happened, the response was, "The kitchen is really busy tonight." No, "I'm sorry" or anything. Then when we dug into our entrees of Beef Bourgignon, we found the mashed potatoes cold and the parmesan "crisp" soggy, with no crisp whatsoever. The flavor of the dish was fantastic but it was all mushrooms and carrots with hardly any beef. I'd say an "A" for ambiance, a "B-" for food, and sadly a "C-" for service. I liked our server originally - she was personal and attentive, but then as we waited an extremely long time for our entrees, she was nowhere to be found and never offered any kind of compensation. That's not good service. read more