Modern seafood specialties in a celebrated, upmarket eatery with stylish dove-grey accents.
Henrietta Pitsilis
Bacash is a true gem, with decades of experience, survived through Covid and producing wonderful complex delightful dishes. We had a birthday bash upstairs in the private room. Perfect for 30 people. The staff were attentive, the food amazing. We thank Fiona Bacash for making our function perfect. Felix and Julian did a great job and the kitchen was on time and able to turn out 30 meals instantly- our guests were blown away at the quality and service. We will see you again.
… moreBarry
Came here for dinner and ordered an entrée, a main course, and a dessert. For entrée, I had the homemade casarecce which was very tasty; pasta was cooked firm enough, the two large king prawns have a naturally sweet taste with a nice bite to it, and the combined flavours of the lemon cream sauce with some cracked black pepper and briny salmon roe worked well together. For the main course, the garfish dish was beautifully plated with two whole fish, roasted baby beetroot, horseradish crème fraiche, and lemon olive oil. The beetroot was sweet and juicy, crème fraiche would be nice if the horseradish flavour was stronger, lemon olive oil added a fragrant note to the dish, and the garfish tasted fresh but it was not a very pleasant experience eating the fish as there was about half a dozen of small bones. For dessert, had the mille-feuille with vanilla and white chocolate cream. It was nice and flaky with a caramelised sweetness, paired with a cacao sorbet which was mildly sweet with a rich dark chocolate note. Service was great; staff was friendly and helpful with explaining the menu and water was topped up as needed.
… moreMelody
The food was ok. The oysters were fine. The quails were delicious. The desserts, I ordered special home made and chocolate mousse. They were fine. For service standard, but usually you cant change it.e.g evaporated milk ( vanilla), you cant change it to house made chocolate, because they said they need to make a balanced flavour although perhaps you willing to pay. Overall good but a slighty inflexible
… moreLim Swee Choon
We had a late lunch at Bacash after a visit to the Botanical Garden. The staffs were very courteous and helpful. We enjoyed our meal which was the fish of the day (and chips). It was perfectly grilled and went well with the lebanon tomato sauce. The white and green asparagus were deliciously fresh and crunchy. The char-grilled calamari was excellent. Our meal was a culinary delight.
… moreFrank Ferrari
Always delighted with our visits to this charming restaurant!
The food is always absolutely lovely – beautifully cooked with fantastic flavours that really hit the spot. Service is always excellent, our servers always friendly and attentive.
The atmosphere is upmarket and comfortable.
Dining here is an incredibly pleasing experience and can recommend to others looking for quality food in a welcoming setting.
… moreThuong
Fresh, creative, and beautifully prepared seafood. The garfish Nori roll was a key highlight: excellently presented and creative. The seafood pasta was generously portioned and garlic sauce was stunning.
… moreali mansoori
One of the finest seafood restaurants around. Exceptionally fresh seafood, perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. The flavours were clean and refined, with generous portions and great attention to detail. Excellent service, elegant atmosphere, and a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended!
… moreSerena Wang
I dined at Bacash and enjoyed a truly memorable experience on Father’s Day. The food was outstanding — the quail was delicate and well-balanced, the John Dory was cooked to perfection with a refined touch, and the steak was rich and deeply satisfying. Each dish reflected thoughtful preparation and high-quality ingredients, reinforcing Bacash’s reputation for excellence.
One area that could be improved is the service. At the start of the evening, it took around ten minutes for sparkling water to arrive, and the staff seemed very fatigued, which made the menu introduction feel somewhat rushed and minimal. Their demeanor came across as more serious than engaging, and it gave the impression that they were simply too tired to fully showcase the menu and experience.
That being said, everything else was wonderful, and the food more than compensated. Bacash remains a restaurant I will return to often, and I would still recommend it highly for its cuisine and overall dining quality.
… moreChristopher Wu
I had one of the top seafood dining experiences in Melbourne at Bacash. Everything, from the entrees like zucchini flowers to the calamari, was exceptionally well prepared. The flavors in the entrees complemented the seafood beautifully, achieving a great balance. The bread was excellent as always.
Moving on to the mains, the marinara was a standout favorite among our group, with someone noting that it can be hard to find a good marinara pasta these days in Melbourne. I tried a bit myself and completely agree! The John Dory was delightful, featuring good flavors and sauces that paired well. I also sampled the steak; it was cooked perfectly, but I found the quality of the meat to be good but not exceptional, though I reminded myself that I was at a seafood restaurant. The sauces accompanying the steak were exceptional, and the potato rosti was incredible.
We also had some greens with the fish, which were very refreshing, and the chips were cooked to perfection. The restaurant is located in a cool area near the Tan, making it a perfect spot for a light meal on a lovely summer day.
… moreStephen Pinter
Bacash in South Yarra has become an institution, perfectly located next to the beautiful Jardins Botaniques in Melbourne. From the moment you walk in, the warm and welcoming ambiance at the front door makes you feel right at home. The staff are not only très professionnels but also genuinely amicaux.
The food is absolument incroyable. Each seafood-based dish was the best seafood dish we have had for years, with the prawn toast, Bouillabaisse soup with red mullet and seafood, and the garfish and prawn nori being standout starters that you definitely shouldn’t miss… And then it was all about the John Dory special and John Dory with lemon Beurre Blanc, just wow and a noteworthy mention for the generous seafood marinara that was eye-catching and super savoureux.
And the finale to our meal was the superb desserts, and a real star was the passion fruit soufflé—if you get the chance, you have to try it!
While dining here is a treat, especially if you indulge in a few nice bottles of vin, every bite is worth it. Just remember to make a reservation, even on weekdays, because this place is popular for a good reason. I’m already looking forward to our next visit to try more from the menu. Bacash is an expérience culinaire inoubliable – highly recommended! 10/10
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