Jessica S.

Just tried Bacari Long Beach for brunch, and I'm officially a fan! I LOVE small plates, sharing is caring after all ;) We tried the lamb hummus, barramundi crudo, crab cake benedict, schnitzel, and french toast. Everything was delicious, but the standouts for me were definitely the lamb hummus and schnitzel. So good! And can we talk about the space?! The decor and all the little thoughtful touches make this place absolutely stunning. It's beautiful without feeling stuffy, and there's something fun to discover in every corner. We also brought our 3-month-old along, and the staff was incredibly accommodating and welcoming. Brandon was one of our servers and really stood out with his spot-on recommendations and excellent service. He checked in often without ever feeling overbearing, which I always appreciate. I'd highly recommend coming with a group so you can order more and try a little bit of everything! This would also be such a fun spot for a girls' night.

Aimee A.

Met up with a friend for dinner - such a great location on 2nd Street in Long Beach. Street (metered) parking, and two stories. Sat downstairs but wonderful nonetheless, with pleasant attentive servers (even though they were busy with dinner rush), and a good mix of items. Got the mac n cheese, the sea bass, and charred broccoli. Walked it off afterwards and checked out the dessert spots!

Paolo U.

went here for our 10th anniversary and we had a great time. Cesar really took care of us and the food was really good. Shareable plates, scallops delicious and the love letter cocktail was my wife's favorite. Thank you again Cesar for the awesome service, we had such a memorable time at this restaurant

Shelly S.

We've been going to Bacari locations all over the city for years and we were happy to hear they opened in Long Beach. We went for a birthday and wanted rooftop seating. Reservations: 10/10. Easy and they send you a text to confirm. They even responded to my text when I asked about cake cutting - they don't charge!! Parking: 9/10. Parking can be a bit of a challenge if you don't want to pay for valet. Facility: 10/10: although the top floor is not really a rooftop, it's more open air, the top floor was cute and had an upstairs bar as well as a downstairs bar. Some of the tables were very close together. Overall it was super cute and what you'd expect from Bacari. Bathrooms: 5/10: Sadly, the bathrooms weren't very clean when we were there at 8pm. Food: 7/10. Bacari is a place where you can experiment because their food items are meant to be shared. They are smaller plates in nature, but you can get lots of items and try them out. Food: Overall, their food tends to be over saturated with certain ingredients in one way or another and this goes for all Bacari locations. Either everything comes with "lemon" or everything has some sort of "nut" and it's too much. Not everyone wants nuts on their food, and in some cases it's just not even necessary and seems to be a "filler". Besides that, my daughter is severely nut allergic and had to get a special menu which lowered the outcome of our experience. I'm not even allergic to nuts - I just don't like them on my food! Charred broccoli: 10/10. Very good! House baguette with oil: 9/10. Sliced thin, warm and tasty - we ordered two! Sea Bass: 9/10. These sea bass itself was a bit bland but when you top it with the corn it was another level. Shawarma tacos: 6/10. These were flavorful but just not our vibe. Bacari fries (no egg): 6/10. The sauce was ok, none of us were really impressed with this dish and would skip next time. Prices: 10/10: Since their menu is mainly small plates it's pretty reasonable. Service: 10/10. No issues! Overall we like Bacari and will be back.

Mike B.

First time at BACARI ! Really enjoyed our brunch. The space looks noticeably better than before -- the updated décor feels warmer, more polished, and gives the restaurant a much more inviting atmosphere. The music was also great and set the perfect upbeat-but-relaxed tone for a Sunday brunch. We shared several dishes, including the beef and veggie burekas, chilaquiles, avocado toast, shawarma tacos, and watermelon. Everything worked well for sharing, which is one of the things I like most about Bacari. We also enjoyed a couple bottles of Sauvignon Blanc, so it turned into a very leisurely brunch. There were big groups which is to be expected at brunch but one table brought a newborn, who they passed around the table like an appetizer. Not sure why people think brunch is appropriate for newborns, or even children, but luckily we were almost done when they sat. Overall, the combination of good, shareable food, improved atmosphere, great music, and a fun setting made for a really enjoyable afternoon. Will be back for happy hour soon!

Tracy W.

Such a great new spot in Long Beach! Located in the former Michael's/Bacari space, this place already has a lively energy and was definitely busy when I visited. It's a great place to meet up with friends, but I also really liked the atmosphere for going by yourself, sitting at the bar, or having a date night. Abe was my bartender and he was fantastic! He made me an amazing Eastside/Eastern Standard cocktail -- depending on what you call it -- and it was perfectly made and so refreshing. I also tried the stuffed mushrooms, and they were delicious and full of flavor. Between the drinks, food, atmosphere, and service, I really enjoyed my experience. It's nice to see something new and vibrant in this Long Beach location. I'll definitely be back!

Nicole E.

This Bacari location is located on 2nd street in Long Beach and is fairly new. Hype is still real so make reservations! We went on a Friday night and a few days prior we checked for reservations and they were BOOKED! We took our chances as walk ins around 6:15pm and were quoted almost two hour wait-- luckily ended up only being 45 minutes! We were seated on the rooftop by luck which had all the summer vibes. Perfect for a girls night! We did opt in to the 90 minute open bar which is $30 per person for sangria and beer. Cocktails are $40 per person. Our server kept the drinks going and I was there for it! The food is tapas style so we ordered quite a few dishes. All the dishes were chef kiss. Highly recommend the chicken schnitzel, bacari fries, street corn and the schwarma tacos. We also ordered dessert which was so good. The chocolate cake and bread pudding were top tier. Although the kitchen was a bit behind the food quality was fantastic and absolutely delicious! Overall, a great spot in Long Beach. Will definitely be back with reservations!

Sophie D.

Great food, excellent service... patio can warm in afternoons but that's just summer in the LBC. Great for groups either dinner or light apps/drinks. Drinks are fantastic!!! I've gone here twice: first time, sat inside in the evening and the other, outside on the patio 5-6 pm. Inside was cooler on a hot summer day. Food: favs are the sea bass (crispy outer with flaky center and crema/corn tomato side), Mediterranean street corn, and Tripoli's pasta. Ceviche is citrusy and fresh. Moroccan cigars were good, though on our next visit we'd probably branch out since there are so many other dishes that look worth trying. Chicken schnitzel is amazing. Falafel is great too! Ambiance: the patio is decorated beautifully and the place is buzzing with excited guests, so it could be loud for some. I'd say eat outside with big groups. The sun hits the patio thru the gap under the canopy, there's a roller shade one side to block it. Inside is good for more intimate dining, it's a moody vibe with sexy lighting. Loved it. Drinks: amazing. Want to come back for the 90 minute open bar ($35-45!) Overall a great place, will be back next month, but won't be sitting on the patio when the sun is setting like that.

Tay K.

i absolutely love bacari and have been to every location in LA so i was so hyped to know that a bacari opened up in long beach! made a reservation over the phone on the day of and drove over valeted my car ofc & walked into the restaurant and the vibes were great! i like that this location doesn't have too many trees and foliage around like the LA locations because although it's super aesthetic and beautiful, a lot of the leaves would fall into my food and drinks so the LB location is great if you want a cute rooftop with no foliage xD we ordered all of our favorites and tried some other things shrimp ceviche, bacari burger, fried chicken sliders. our absolute favorite dishes are the jidori chicken wings (get the sauce on the side, tastes better; we forgot to ask for it on the side this time), ricotta & beet gnocchi, chicken schnitzel, & tripoline pasta. everything was really yummy except the tripoline pasta was a bit too hard, other than that everything was exceptional! ofc for dessert we had to order our absolute favorite Best Cake Ever with no bacon bits & OMG it was sooo heavenly. i told my bf that next time i wanna order my own bc it's so good i hate sharing it xD service was great, even though it was a busy ass night they were very attentive and personable. absolutely stoked that a Bacari opened up closer to me, i'll be coming all the time now & bringing all my friends and family too HIGHLY RECOMMEND !

Rose H.

Of all the 4 locations I've been to- this one is unbeatable. The service and hospitality is unmatched. We were a group of 7 celebrating finally hanging out outside of work and when the team found out we were nurses, they comped all of our dessert orders. Phenomenal staff. Thank you G! The food itself was also delicious. We ordered almost everything- mushrooms, Brie pizza, fries, pork belly, brussel sprouts, salmon, steak- everything was mouth watering and also came out so FAST. Fastest service I've experienced among all the locations. Plenty of parking in the neighborhood behind the restaurant but they also offer valet.

Lorelay R.

Bacari was such an amazing experience! The menu is a little different because it's tapas-style, with smaller plates made for sharing, but that honestly made the meal even more enjoyable. We were able to order and try several different dishes, and we genuinely loved every single thing that came to the table! Everything was flavorful, beautifully presented, and clearly made with quality ingredients. It was so much fun getting to taste a little bit of everything, and there wasn't one dish that disappointed us. The atmosphere was beautiful, the entire experience felt special, the the service was AMAZING ( literally everyone is beyond nice) and I'm already looking forward to going back and trying even more of the menu. Definitely a Long Beach favorite!

Lynn O.

I came for dinner a couple of times now and had a positive experience the first time, but had a pretty serious alarm the second visit. For anyone with shellfish allergies, they fry crab cakes in the fryer, so beware of anything fried! It's not written on the menu, and one of my friends just happened to mention it as we were ordering. Then, our server, Ava, informed us about the oil in the fryer and advised us to avoid anything fried. Yikes! Can't imagine how awful it would've been had my friend not mentioned her allergy! The first time was with a party of 8 for a friend's birthday. Leah greeted us at the table and got us started with drinks. We love the open bar options they have for 90 minutes! $35 for beer and wine, $40 for beer, wine and well drinks. $5 extra for each specialty drink. A few people took Leah up on the offer and she was great about coming back for rounds of drinks so everyone got their money's worth. I just had 2 cocktails. The first being the Bacarita, which is their twist on margarita with basil infused tequila, watermelon, lime and jalapeño. Refreshing and not too spicy. Second was the Tokyo Sunset, containing mars iwai 45 whisky, shiso leaf, yuzu, lime, grapefruit zest. The citrus balanced the whisky and the fresh shiso leaf was fragrant. Glad I got to try a lot of dishes with a large party. Not one item was terrible, although a few stood out over others. My favorites: Watermelon salad - hibiscus-infused, whipped feta, arugula, crushed pistachio, urfa chili, pickled rind. Light, refreshing, and unique! Moroccan Cigars - stuffed with lamb & chicken, roasted nut & garlic honey glaze, pickled onion, tour crema. They're like egg rolls, but they were incredibly flavorful with herbs and spices. Party in my mouth! Sea bass - pan seared, charred shishito, corn, shallot, tomato, tarragon aioli, pomegranate molasses, grilled lemon. The bass was cooked perfectly and the charred lemon and vegetables complemented it well. Good for sharing: Bacari fries with "bcn" sauce and fried egg Brussels sprouts Crudo Fried chicken sliders Mac & cheese Margarita pizza Stuffed mushrooms The Best cake! Bread pudding a la mode! The menu is pretty overwhelming to look at. The list of hot items is long and in no particular order. The indoor dining area downstairs is romantic with ornate columns, candle lighting and chandeliers, while the rooftop is airy, but pretty tightly packed. Being a hot and new spot, reservations are strongly recommended. Wait times are long on weekends. Valet and street parking are available.

Ernesto M.

We chose Bacari for date night/my wife's birthday as someplace new to try out. The restaurant was cozy, moody and unique in the best ways. I loved the decor and interior of the dining room. Food: the chef recommends 2-3 plates per guest with the intent that guests share family-style. They have a great menu with some really great options. We chose 4 dishes for dinner: Roasted cauliflower- This was one of our favorites, very savory, perfectly cooked and surprisingly delicious for cauliflower. Bacari Burger- an open faced burger with an egg on top, very good, although I could have used a little more 'bite' or 'zing'. I did enjoy it, but might opt for something else at our next visit. Moroccan Cigars- think egg-roll and taquito fusion, these were absolutely delicious, savory, a bit spicy and so fresh. Asian Pear & Brie pizza- a fantastic and unique pizza, mixing savory and sweet, with a light crunch from the roasted greens. Drinks: My wife got a cocktail, I don't remember the name but she loved it, we may make a few trips back just for that drink. I got the Bacari Beer, which paired well with all our food, crisp and refreshing with a moderate body. Service: When we arrived at 5:30 the restaurant was mostly empty, our server explained that all the staff attend to guests as a family- I enjoyed the idea and found the service very friendly. Around 6:45/7 the dinner rush hit and I think the shared responsibility of all the tables between the staff left us a bit "forgotten". Not a big deal, but we sat for 15-20 minutes after our table was cleared and leftovers packed up waiting for the check. After I flagged someone down we promptly got the check. All in all a good experience and great food. We will be returning for more date nights. I definitely recommend Bacari for small parties, date nights and special occasions.