I've been to this restaurant many times and I usually leave dissatisfied. Tonight was no exception. So, my review is not based on one bad night but a multiple of experiences. The best thing I can say about this restaurant is the wine selection and Brandon (manager, I think). He's great and always goes out of his way to make things right. Everything else falls very short, especially the food. Tonight, I had undoubtedly the worse pork chop I've ever ordered. Dry to the bone! Even though I asked to please not over cook. The last two times I've been there the protein portion has been about half what you'd expect for the price. Anyway, I'm not going to spend a bunch of time harping about this place. Not worth it!

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.

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.

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.

Been here twice and plan to go again soon. Hopefully they make the bootine/poutine a permanent dish. I highly recommend it. Make sure if you go with someone else that you order different things. I’m sure between your orders you will find some nice dishes and dishes you really love.

I was there for a wine dinner. How creative the menu was! Paired perfectly with the wine. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great. I've been for regular dinners too, and they are just wonderful. They also have live jazz concerts. It's not easy to find as there is vague signage. So come and try Bacchus. You will come back!

wow! so impressed with staff and chefs. all around best experience ive had in a long time

The only thing better than the food was the service. I went in with a friend to celebrate our birthdays. We were waited on by Paige, who was really delightful. We didn't like the table we were first given, but the manager, Brandon, was truly gracious. When it opened up, he moved us to a two top in the corner. It turned out to be the best table in the restaurant. The owner came over and greeted us. He was low key and welcoming. We started with the crab cakes which were very good. Three good sized cakes came on the plate - plenty enough to share - with Asian slaw and a lightly spicy remoulade. The cakes were fresh and light, with the outside fried to a delicate crisp. Pretty much perfection. For the main course, I had the sea scallops with polenta and a truly tasty caramelized onion. The presentation was lovely, the taste was even better. This was paired with a glass of the 2018 Godello, which was light, crisp, golden, and surprisingly delicious. They gave us a complementary birthday dessert of flourless chocolate cake with dolce de leche ice cream. Also delicious. Overall a 5 star experience. Thank you, Claude. I'll be returning to this little culinary gem.

Megan, the server, was very nice, very accommodating. I went for the gnocchi and was disappointed. It's pan seared which made it chewy and tough. Maybe it was reheated, not fresh? The beet and Burrata salad was very good. The pork chop was also very good as we're the white fig tart and the flan. I don't feel like I want to go back.

Great taste on the good! I recommend this place for anyone looking to take someone for a date. The music is a great and slow pace setting. Service is great, and servers are very kind.

Try the oysters (order in advanced), the in-bone pork chop, ceviche, the sea bass or the gnocchi. Best I’ve had in awhile. Great wine list as well. The host is incredibly knowledgeable and attentive. Definitely worth a visit.

Brandon and the staff are so gracious and welcoming. The food is prepared with such attention to detail as well as delicious flavors and methods of cooking. They are also very knowledgeable with wines and are happy to pair with your meal.

Very good food. Nice atmosphere with interesting decor. Great staff.

A wonderfully delicious experience. Great food and good wine list with super reasonable price.

Some of the best food I’ve ever had. The chicken was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend.

Decor is cute but food was just so so. Pork chop is served quite rare, salad was not crispy and fresh, and portions overall were tiny. Two entrees and two appetizers were not enough for two people. Rather than order more, we decided to restaurant hop. Not sure if it’s shrinkflation or it’s always been this way.

I can't wait to go back! Don't know what took me so long. Cozy interior with the original brick walls exposed. Also outdoor patio with heaters. I wanted to try everything on the menu. Had the "Apple" starter. Apples three ways on top of a big slab of fresh Burrata cheese. Great bread. We both loved our mains. I have to also praise the knowledgeable servers, who know everything!