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Bacchus Kitchen + Wine Bar is a chef-driven neighborhood restaurant with an eclectic seasonal small plate menu. We produce monthly jazz concerts + wine events. Catering services are also available. So contact us today to make your reservation or schedule your next catering event!
Upscale, dinner-only eatery featuring a rotating menu of seasonal, globally influenced dishes.
Hours
| Friday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1384 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104
Phone: (626) 594-6377
Website: http://www.bacchuskitchen.com/
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Reviews
des S
I hosted my father’s memorial at Bacchus Kitchen in Pasadena, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. My father was a jazz musician, so having great live music was important—and they absolutely delivered. The food, service, and atmosphere were all perfect.
Claude, the owner, was incredibly hands-on and handled every detail with genuine care. He even showed up in person to make sure everything ran smoothly. I’m deeply grateful for the warmth and professionalism they showed during such an important event. Highly recommend.
… moreClaude, the owner, was incredibly hands-on and handled every detail with genuine care. He even showed up in person to make sure everything ran smoothly. I’m deeply grateful for the warmth and professionalism they showed during such an important event. Highly recommend.
leslie Sobol
Bacchus has a deep wine bar and can suggest food and wine pairing. Parking is free and abundant. The food is innovative I enjoyed the lamb.
… moreSusanna SS
It’s my first visit but this restaurant has been serving good food for more than six years. The interior is charming, intimate and dimly lit. The staff is friendly and helpful. They feature live performances but was none on our visit.
The spaghetti squash and burrata appetizer needed a kick and the crab cakes needed more crab meat. The rest of our food was well plated, well seasoned and flavorful. We loved the seared scallops, grilled pork chop and steak frites. The chocolate terrine was dark and rich. I don’t usually like tres leches but this cake was rich and paired well with the guava sauce and berries.
Brandon made our dining experience memorable.
… moreThe spaghetti squash and burrata appetizer needed a kick and the crab cakes needed more crab meat. The rest of our food was well plated, well seasoned and flavorful. We loved the seared scallops, grilled pork chop and steak frites. The chocolate terrine was dark and rich. I don’t usually like tres leches but this cake was rich and paired well with the guava sauce and berries.
Brandon made our dining experience memorable.
Evan M
Went for Valentine’s Day dinner… keep in mind that most “holiday” meals with a set menu are generally inflated in costs. But showcase the “best of…” the restaurants offerings.
In this case the food was tasty…IF you have the stomach capacity of a 4 year old. You know those fancy restaurants that have one or two bites of food and some swirled sauces on the plate for presentation… welp, this was a version of that.
Portions were ridiculously small almost angry worthy.
The food quality and flavor is good but cmon, 4 pieces of tofu? In an Italian restaurant?
Beet salad with literally one slice of beet and 1.5 bites of cabbage?
It was like getting served after dinner mint sized portions for your actual meal.
Server was nice, I’d give a 4 out of 5 since he did not follow up at all after the initial order or check on drinks.
Oh and an automatic 20% gratuity on the check.
All in all the food is tasty, service is good by today’s lower standards, but the price to value ratio is -5 stars
But hey if you’re on a diet, this is the place to go!!! 5 bites and your whole meal is done!!
Might be worth a chance to try again on a regular menu and dining evening…we’ll see
… moreIn this case the food was tasty…IF you have the stomach capacity of a 4 year old. You know those fancy restaurants that have one or two bites of food and some swirled sauces on the plate for presentation… welp, this was a version of that.
Portions were ridiculously small almost angry worthy.
The food quality and flavor is good but cmon, 4 pieces of tofu? In an Italian restaurant?
Beet salad with literally one slice of beet and 1.5 bites of cabbage?
It was like getting served after dinner mint sized portions for your actual meal.
Server was nice, I’d give a 4 out of 5 since he did not follow up at all after the initial order or check on drinks.
Oh and an automatic 20% gratuity on the check.
All in all the food is tasty, service is good by today’s lower standards, but the price to value ratio is -5 stars
But hey if you’re on a diet, this is the place to go!!! 5 bites and your whole meal is done!!
Might be worth a chance to try again on a regular menu and dining evening…we’ll see
Alexandra Rowinski
Excellent food, ambiance and service. Everything we ordered was great, but the street sprouts (a take on elote with brussels sprouts) and the Wagyu skirt steak really stood out. Also, the scallops were cooked, perfectly.
… moreNickawanna Shaw
As first times go, no place has the right to be this amazing. Each part of the meal was beautifully plated, delicious, and uplifting. Made better by the care and professionalism of the staff. I can’t wait for another night out at Bacchus.
… moreEmily M
One of the main reasons we moved to this area 10 years ago was due to having restaurants walking distance! Bacchus has been our go to date night spot ever since! The service is exceptional, the menu always offers amazing and delicious offerings, always changing it up! The weekly emails are hilarious, they host incredible music events and now offer a wine club. It feels like going to a friend’s house for dinner.
… moreLendo Bailendo
.Bacchus Kitchen & Bar in LA is a fantastic place for a relaxed dinner. The menu is full of flavorful, contemporary American dishes, and the wine list pairs perfectly with everything. I had the roasted chicken, and it was cooked to perfection—crispy skin and juicy meat. The ambiance is cozy but upscale, and the service is impeccable. It’s a great spot for a quiet evening out, whether it’s a date or a small gathering with friends
… moreAndyMike Emata
Housed in a quaint brick building transports away from Pasadena and into 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.
… moreThe 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.
Natalie Khan
The atmosphere was great. To be fair this was our first visit. The menu was limited to which was fine. We mainly picked this place because it was walking distance from our place we were staying and the biggest factor was they are dog friendly.
… more