Absolutely amazing. First time going and it was such an amazing experience. Wait time for a table was very long so we decided to sit at the bar which is first come first serve and it was basically empty! Our bartender AJ was absolutely amazing. So bubbly and outgoing, made us feel like friends. The food was absolutely amazing as well. Very good options to choose from. read more

My experience was the best out anywhere in north park. Huge shout out to Eli our waitress. She knew the menu inside and out and was helpful explaining everything to us. Made the experience so much more enjoyable and fun. read more

Took a work dinner here and it made me look good. We started with the schnitzel and the stuffed mushrooms, and after that we mostly just let our server run the table. That turned out to be the best call of the night. Every dish they recommended landed, and the small plates made it easy for a group to share and keep the conversation going instead of everyone staring at their own entree. The schnitzel was crispy without being greasy, and the stuffed mushrooms are the thing I'd tell anyone to order first. The atmosphere is upscale but feels warm and a little old-world without being stuffy. Lively enough to feel fun, but we could still hear each other. The server knew the menu and paced everything perfectly for a table that was half talking business. If you need a North Park spot for a work dinner or a group that everyone will like because of its options and quality, this is it read more

We came to Bacari for my sister-in-law's birthday celebration, and overall we had such a lovely experience! I booked about a month in advance, and I'm glad I did because the restaurant was completely packed. The space itself is adorable. It has a cozy vintage feel with several different seating areas, including indoor and outdoor seating, a second floor, and even a small balcony. The whole atmosphere is really cute and perfect for a birthday or girls' night. We were a group of seven, and I will say the first floor--especially the indoor area--is VERY loud. The outdoor area seemed a little better. We could still hear each other, but there was definitely some yelling across the table. It's also quite dark inside, which adds to the ambiance but can make taking pictures a little tricky unless you use flash. The food was actually pretty good overall. Since it's tapas-style, we ordered a lot of different dishes and honestly tried so many that it's hard to remember everything! The absolute standout for me was the stuffed mushrooms--they were so good that we ordered a second one. I also really liked the cauliflower. The falafel and hummus were both good as well. I don't eat meat, so I can't really comment on the meat dishes, but there were plenty of vegetarian options to choose from. We also tried the pear pizza, which was definitely an interesting choice. The dough itself was really good, but the toppings had a lot going on and were a little sweet. I think it's a fun option if you're in the mood to be adventurous and try different flavor combinations, but probably not the one to order if you want a more classic pizza. A huge shout-out to our server, Siena! She was seriously the sweetest and made the night so much better. She was extremely helpful with the tapas-style menu, where you order several dishes and they come out as they're ready. We were actually celebrating my sister-in-law's birthday as well as another friend's birthday, and Siena was so accommodating with everything I asked for. She even brought us additional candles because our table was so dark. Such thoughtful, excellent service! The pricing was also pretty reasonable and didn't feel overly expensive for the atmosphere and location. Parking in North Park is always a little challenging, but there is a parking structure almost directly across the street. The entrance is somewhat tricky to find because you have to go around toward the back of the building, but once you find it, parking was only about $5 and very convenient. Overall, we had a really fun and pleasant birthday celebration. Great vibe, good food, excellent service, and a very cute setting. My only small downsides would be the noise level and how dark it can get, but neither ruined the experience for us. Definitely would come back! read more

Bacari North Park - Gala - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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We've been to Bacari several times, and while the food has consistently been good, we've unfortunately had issues with the service every single time. I completely understand that Bacari is a newer, popular restaurant and that it can get extremely busy. However, on each of our visits, it has felt like our table was forgotten about at some point during the meal. The most recent visit was especially frustrating. We had a reservation for a larger party, and even after everyone had arrived, we waited quite a while for a table. When we asked the front staff for an update, we felt that the response was unnecessarily condescending. We were eventually seated about 20-30 minutes after our reservation time. We also purchased the 90-minute open bar. Our seats were right next to the bar, so we could see our drinks sitting there while our server walked past them multiple times. Unfortunately, we didn't receive our drinks until about 30 minutes after our 90-minute open bar period had already started. I understand that the restaurant was very busy, but it was frustrating to watch drinks that were already prepared sit at the bar for such a long time. The food has been good every time we've visited, which makes the service issues even more disappointing. At this point, I'm not sure we'll return, unless we try going during a much less busy time. Hopefully, as the restaurant continues to grow, the service improves to match the quality of the food! read more

My friend and I finally got to try Bacari for brunch on a Saturday morning. After seeing good reviews, we were super excited to try the newest and hottest restaurant in SD. The restaurant itself is absolutely gorgeous and it has to be one of the most stunning interiors in the area. We ordered a few things (they recommend 1-2 dishes per person) as well as some of their specialty iced lattes with oat milk. My banana brulee iced latte was good, however i could hardly taste the banana. It was tasty nonetheless and the espresso was smooth. We also ordered the bacari pancakes, avocado toast, and beef bureka. The pancakes were the standout - super fluffy, doughy, and the homemade berry compote was delicious. The avocado toast is on more of a seedy bar rather than bread, it didn't have too much flavor and the texture was seedy and not my favorite. The side salad + pickled onions were good though. I would definitely try this spot again for dinner! read more

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Mediterranean Tapas! I loved this concept. We were seated within minutes after checking in for our 4:30PM reservation. The restaurant was full and lively on this Friday afternoon. I enjoyed the ambiance overall, but it was extremely hot inside and there was little airflow. Granted, this was during a week with high humidity...but it was honestly cooler outside than it felt while dining in. Our group of 4 tried several small dishes, eaten "family style" as they came out. Based on our experience here are our thoughts: The Hits: crudo (so good, each couple got their own), glazed pork belly, flat iron steak, noa's cauliflower; Dessert: pistachio creamschnitte, bread pudding; Cocktails: tokyo sunset, love letter Just okay: the moroccan cigars, jidori chicken wings Skip out: asian pear & brie pizza My favorite standouts were the crudo, glazed pork belly, and the bread pudding. To be clear, the moroccan cigars were super flavorful, we just aren't big lamb fans! The flavor on the jidori chicken wings were also great, but we thought they lacked texture and crunch. Pizza is paper thin and crunchy like a cracker--flavors worked, but nothing we imagined for a pizza. read more

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I've heard mixed reviews about Bacari, but truthfully, we went to Bacari on a Friday during happy hour and had such a great experience! I took advantage of their 90-minute all-you-can-drink deal and just did the basic option with sangria, beer, and wine, which was plenty for me. I tried both the sparkling sangria and regular sangria (they have the same base) and really enjoyed both. Everything is tapas-style, so between 2 people, we ordered 6 different dishes to share. My favorites were definitely the pork belly and stuffed mushrooms. Those two specifically I would HIGHLY recommend and would absolutely order again. We also got the bread pudding for dessert and that was SO good and surprisingly memorable. My boyfriend ordered a couple cocktails off the menu (the Love Letter and Tokyo Sunset) and enjoyed both, but the Love Letter was definitely his favorite. The ambiance is also really nice. We sat outside next to one of the pillars and it was a beautiful day, so it was perfect. The interior had a cute vibe inside - darker, moody, low lighting. Definitely a great date night spot, but I could also see it being really fun for a girls' night. It looked like they had a rooftop area too, but we didn't get a chance to check it out. I had heard some mixed things about service being a little slower when they're busy, but that wasn't our experience at all. Everything came out really quickly and we had great service the entire time. Overall, nothing but positive things to say about our experience! Would definitely come back again, especially for happy hour. read more

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We went on a Wednesday evening with a reservation and it was packed. My biggest complaint was there were just so many people and it was quite loud for conversation. Still, it's a fun vibe and reasonably comfortable. The menu wasn't overwhelming but had a healthy selection. I recall the waiter saying something about them preferring we order multiple courses which we did but they all sort of came out randomly which was somewhat odd. The food was all good though. The beet gnocchi was unusual - so small we had to ask to confirm what the dish was but it was tasty. The watermelon wasn't my favorite: far too much whipped feta. My favorite dish was the glazed pork belly followed by the brussel sprouts. I do feel like there was plenty more I would like to try and they had more fun drinks... But it's not really high on my list. Parking isn't too bad there's plenty of options within a couple blocks. read more

Bacari North Park - Love letter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Mediterranean tapas-style food in a cozy spot in North Park! The ambiance is great, and they have live music Thursday-Sunday nights, which makes it even more fun. We tried several dishes since everything comes in smaller portions. The grilled chicken breast came with a nice sauce, but it was VERY sour--I definitely wasn't prepared for that much lemon! My favorite was the lamb hummus. The lamb was flavorful, although the sauce was a little generous with the oil. The Asian pear pizza was another standout. I loved the perfect blend of sweet and savory, along with the crispy-edged crust. I wasn't a huge fan of the extra oil drizzle over the pizza, though. Our waiter (Arthur) was great and helpful Overall, a great cozy gem in North Park with good food, a nice atmosphere, and live music. Definitely worth checking out! Grilled chicken breast: 7/10 Lamb hummus: 8.5/10 Asian Pear pizza: 6.5/10 Ambiance 10/10 read more

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The ambiance at this place is really nice. The service was also great. I was not impressed with the food. We ordered a variety of dishes and nothing really wowed me. The best thing I had was the pesto. I think that they "overwork" the food. Instead of concentrating on flavor, it seems like the focus is on how much extra things they can get on the dish. Egg on fries just seemed unnecessary to me. Overall I was not impressed and probably wouldn't return here. Oh and I almost forgot, cut into the brownie desert and there was a HUGE LONG STRINGY piece of blond hair cooked in the desert. It was disgusting! read more

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I love this place! Great spot to have a dinner with friends or a date night. Everything is tapas style, which was nice since you get to try multiple things. Loved the tacos and chicken schnitzel. Pro tip: add the sauce from the schnitzel to the tacos for flavor - truuuuust. The cocktails are truly amazing, I had one with tequila, ginger, and turmeric. Soooo good. We had great service, food was a lil slow BUT what I do like is they are not trying to rush you out to turn the table. European vibes for sure. Great place to try catch up and be connected with loved ones. read more

Bacari North Park - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Bacari was SO good! From the moment you walk in until you leave, the service is incredible. Super welcoming and friendly. We sat outside and had such a nice experience. The stuffed mushroom was my absolute favorite! The five-cheese blend, toasted pecans, walnut pesto, Parmesan, and parsley all came together perfectly. Definitely a must order! The fried chicken sliders were another favorite crispy cornbread crust, juicy chicken, and so much flavor from the pickled cucumber and caper-kalamata aioli. The shrimp ceviche was good and a little different from your typical ceviche, but still really tasty. We also tried the Margherita pizza, which was decent cheesy with a nice crunchy crust, but I wouldn't come back specifically for it. Definitely try the other plates instead! Overall, such a great spot! read more

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Had lunch here on a Saturday afternoon. We were able to get a reservation same day. It gets busy so reservations are recommended. This place is like a tapa place, so shareable. We had the Jadori chicken wings, Shakshouka and the crab cake Benedict. My favorite was the crab cake. My least was probably the chicken wings. It's a bit pricey but worth a try. The hostesses were very friendly and welcoming. Waiter was nice and the Manager did come by and introduced herself. I believe her name was Alma. Lots of outdoor and indoor seating. Lots of options so something for everyone. read more

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Okay yes lots of people reviewing and talking about this place....i get it now. You know the rule...one short review let's go! Food: so good. Shareable. Well priced. Lots of gluten free options that are delicious. Not one thing was bad Drinks: cocktails we delicious. My whiskey. Honey. Passion fruit. Marshmallow one...odd but in the best way Ambiance: like if they had a Disney restaurant themed like Spain, this is what it would look like Service: top tier. So nice. So helpful with my wife's gluten free allergy. 100% would and will come back read more

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This was such a cute restaurant that offers both brunch and dinner. We came here to celebrate my friend's birthday. The ambiance, service and food were terrific. We ordered the Bacari fries which had a fried egg over it, shrimp ceviche, Turkish egg, chilaquiles, water arugula salad, and the French toast. We also ordered the white lotus cocktail. Everything was very rich and delicious. The items that stood out for me were the watermelon, arugula and feta salad as it was very refreshing. The French toast was almost like a dessert. The toast was fluffy but carmelized on the edges perfectly and to die for. My cocktail was yummy. Nice and light but could be dangerous if you have too many. Haha. We were stuffed so the birthday girl didn't want any dessert. But our server was so sweet she comp'd the 3 of us each a glass of prosecco. The birthday girl had a candle on the base of her glass. What a nice touch. It was a great experience and I can't wait to try their dinner menu next time! read more

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Made a reservation on Open table for dinner, street parking or paid parking in the structure across the street. Ambiance was fun but very loud inside, decor is New Orleans and there's a covered patio and seating at the bar. The spacing inside was very tight and we kept getting knocked by those passing by both diners and servers - not ideal. Our server was attentive and coursed out our food, when the dessert took too long she brought us bubbles. Drinks were delicious 5/5, thank you bartenders! Food wise the favorites were the pear and Brie flatbread it was a nice combo and unique. Scallops and tripolene pasta were overcooked and the dessert date cake we got was too sweet and overbearing personally. The sliders were yummy and the other food not pictured we enjoyed were the crudo, the beet gnocchi and the bacari fries, who doesn't love fries. read more

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So excited to try this newly opened restaurant. Walking in I found myself transported to the French quarter in New Orleans, with wrought iron and dulled colors. We walked to the beautiful upstairs space, but couldn't find 3 stools at the bars so ended up back downstairs. It ended up being fine, since the bartenders were quite attentive and it's always fun to watch the action. I started with a sangria, nothing fancy. We ordered the olives and marcona almonds, crudo and steak. It was recommended to order 2-3 plates to share per person. But this was more than enough. The crudo was good. The barramundi came with a thin slice of lemon on each piece of fish. I found the flat iron steak a bit chewy and not cooked to medium doneness as we requested. It was served over bernaise sauce with zucchini. Our friend ordered scallops, and she thoroughly enjoyed them. I popped in on another night for a drink and it was packed and the crowd was loud and lively! I'd love to come back to try more of the menu one day. Although it's a bit of an eye chart and seems to be listed pretty randomly. read more

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Would only come back if I'm starving for a singular bite of food. Came for dinner and knew it was tapas style - however the portion size was an absolute joke for the pistachio lamb kebab which is like $20 by itself. It was the tiniest lamb kebab I've ever seen. Also got the flat iron steak, sea bass, falafel, lamb hummus & bread. Everything was unmemorable, and the joke of a lamb kebab basically set the tone for the meal. Disappointing, tiny, & expensive. read more

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I've been to a couple of the LA locations so was excited to try North Park, and it did not disappoint! Me and a girlfriend went on a Friday evening without reservations, we were told the wait could be up to 2 hours, but bar seating was first come first serve. We ended up snagging two bar seats after an hour of waiting at another bar. We did the 90 min open bar which is soo worth it in my opinion! We started with the burrata caprese and the crudo-both must tries! We also had the chicken schnitzel and steak, both a MUST!!! Cooked to perfection truly. If you have room for dessert, I highly recommend the best cake!! We had the best bartenders who were extremely nice and attentive. I cannot wait to come back and dine!! read more

Bacari North Park - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Bacari North Park: brunch done right Five stars. The chef's suggestion of 2-3 plates per person to share is the right way to experience this menu, and every plate earned its spot on the table. The Turkish egg was the standout: a perfect sous vide egg over herbed labne with a hazelnut-pistachio chili crisp that we kept scraping off the plate. The chickpea hash with chorizo and mornay sauce was rich and satisfying, and the beef bureka (with onion jam and candied almond) shows why burekas are a specialty here. Noa's cauliflower, caramelized with chipotle sauce, disappeared faster than anything else on the table. The egg pizza with fromage blanc and caramelized onion was the sleeper hit, and the chicken schnitzel with whipped feta and beet-cucumber tzatziki anchored the meal beautifully. Dessert was the pistachio crèmeschnitte: crispy layers, pistachio cream, not too sweet. Order it. Service matched the food. Our server Celeste guided us through the menu with genuine recommendations, paced the plates so the table was never crowded or empty, and checked on us without hovering. Water stayed filled, plates were cleared promptly, and the whole team clearly knows the menu well. The Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors (za'atar, sumac, tahini, labne) are handled with real skill, not as decoration. Portions are fair for the prices, and the room has a relaxed energy that makes you want to linger. We'll be back to work through the rest of the menu. read more

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The food is amazing, big fan of the family style shareable plates. Everything tasted great, def recommend the lamb hummus and asian pear pizza. Our service was a bit slow, but other than that great experience and ambiance of the place. I'd come back for the all you can drink! read more

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I was so excited to check out Bacari, after years of wondering what would be next to True North, I was so excited to see a new restaurant open up. My friend Shay made reservations for us to check he and his girl friend had come for dinner before and were so impressed he wanted to check out their brunch and I was so excited. The restaurant itself reminded me of rustic streets of Italy, which is definitely fitting, I love the cobblestone floors but definitely hard to walk on if you're wearing heels. Our server was really friendly and let us take our time ordering food. The plates are on the smaller side, I opted to order the crab cake benedict and the best cake with ice cream, I wasn't in the mood to drink so I just had a coke. When our food arrived I was pretty excited to see how quickly things came out, an order of fries that we shared and some ceviche I got to try, I really liked the flavor from my crab cake, I loved how citrusy the hollandaise was and I thought for the size it was really crab filled. I know some of my friends had issues with the food inconsistences but my only issue was towards the end, I was waiting for my cake, my friends ordered food after our initial order came out and I was still waiting for mine to the point of having to ask our server what the status was on the cake. Initially she asked if I wanted it all at the same time and I said yes. When it finally did come I was a little underwhelmed. the crispy bacon did not pair well with the cake and the consistency of the cake was just off, it was very sandy? It felt like what I would think kinetic sand feels if you ate it. I would probably say no to that cake, I wish I had ordered another savory dish. I am curious to see what dinner is like, so I want to come back for that. Over I would check it again, but for dinner. read more

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Oh how I love a Bacari!! North Park location is just as cute as its LA locations! Decor and mood is perfect for either a date night or a girls night and service is always great. It just gets VERY loud in here so maybe don't save catching up for a place like this. We got the brie pizza, beet salad, pasta, and fried chicken sliders with fries. The pizza was my favorite part- super light and flavorful. The beet salad was just okay, nothing extraordinary. Fried chicken sliders were tender and perfect. The fries were delicious! read more

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The 1st. Waiters were attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. The cocktails, mocktails and coffees, delicious. The cigars were great with the sauce but the salmon was over cooked but still good. The chicken a bit rubbery. Not a good first impression. read more

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Snagged a door-bust Resy on a Saturday morning. Service was friendly and all the servers help each other get orders in and plates and drinks out. Tapas-style Mediterranean food with great flavors. Pretty extensive list of plates and suggest 2-3 per person. We enjoyed both the Bacarita (watermelon marg) and the Olena Heat (think health shot with mezcal) and both were delicious and well-balanced. For food: -Turkish Egg: sous vide with labneh, crunchy shallots, hazelnut and pistachio chili crisp with some warm and toasty sesame flatbread; loved this -Beef Bureka: like a Turkish hot pocket with delicious savory beef and 6 minute eggs-just like I like them -Bacari Fries: smothered fries with a fried egg on top -Shawarma Tacos: actually really enjoyed these, sumac spice, not too complicated with chicken and shredded cabbage; comforting and familiar with a Turkish twist; comes with either 3 or 4 -Charred broccoli: great as a side but this came out first -Chicken Shnitzel: crispy fried chicken with a an arugula salad; great little dish They suggest you order all the plates at once so they can course it out for you. Lots of different dishes to choose from and they have a little bar area upstairs for the evening and a couple bathrooms upstairs if the ones downstairs are busy. Overall a fun vibe and much bigger than it appears from outside. Would def try dinner menu and the 90 minute open bar all night, every night for $32/person. read more

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Bacari is an awesome spot for date nights, and has a menu that suits all dietary restrictions. Though it's supposed to be tapas, we found the portions to be generous! My favorite was the sabich. Service was excellent! read more

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Vibes perfect, food incredible, service great! I was so overwhelmed trying to decide what to get from this menu and from reading everyone's reviews, it seemed like everything was good - and it was! The Moroccan cigars were definitely the favorite, but everything was delicious. Shoutout to Zoe who brought out champagne and dessert! She made our night special. The only hiccup was that the dessert came out about 20 minutes after the hummus, and we still had another dish to come. We waited another 20 and when it didn't come, ate the dessert and about 10 minutes after we finished they brought our last dish (chicken sliders). I definitely assumed that was not coming, but they boxed it and comped it which was above what we expected! We sat on the upstairs balcony and felt like we had private dining, it was lovely for our date night. Just note we asked for the heaters to be turned on and never were so it was cold by the end of the night (bring a jacket and you'll be good!) read more

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I've been wanting to check this place out ever since it opened a few months ago, and I finally made a reservation for an early Friday happy hour/dinner. I remember when this location used to be a brunch spot years ago, although I couldn't really remember what the inside looked like. The new space is beautiful, with plenty of seating both indoors and outside. The interior definitely has more of a vibe, with dark wood accents and a full bar. I imagine it would be especially nice later in the evening once it gets dark, although we were there before sunset. Our only hiccup was the initial seating. We were placed at a table tucked in the back that felt like it barely fit in the space. It was so tight that I could hardly pull my chair out. We asked if we could move, and were first offered a table outside right by the entrance, which was pretty busy with people constantly walking in and out. I asked if there was anything else available inside, and they were able to accommodate us in the main dining room near the bar, which we really appreciated. The restaurant was already bustling, which wasn't surprising for a Friday evening. The menu is divided into hot and cold dishes, and we ordered the crudo, kale salad, Brussels sprouts, lamb hummus, and sea bass. Everything came out incredibly fast. Even though it's a tapas-style restaurant, the portions were actually generous compared to many other tapas spots where the plates can be tiny. Our favorite dish was definitely the Brussels sprouts. The creamy pomegranate sauce was absolutely delicious. The sea bass was also pretty good and paired with the same pomegranate molasses cream sauce. The crudo was fresh, light, and refreshing with za'atar and bright lemon flavors. The restaurant was already bustling, which wasn't surprising for a Friday evening. One thing we did notice is that it gets pretty loud inside. It wasn't the music--it was more the overall noise level from conversations echoing throughout the dining room. We found ourselves having to speak louder than usual to hear each other across the table. It's not necessarily a negative if you're looking for a lively atmosphere, but something to keep in mind if you're hoping for a quieter dinner. Overall, we had a great first experience. Between the beautiful space, generous portions, and flavorful dishes, I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

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The service at Bacari was impeccable. Our server was super attentive and the place was so cute. Went here with a buddy and we ordered quite a few things including the Bacari fries (our fave), chicken schnitzel (2nd fave), Bacari burger (wasn't a fan), jodori chicken wings (my friend and I voted these as our least fave dish). Unfortunately, the lighting wasn't the best so I didn't get any pics aside from the watermelon margarita (also highly recommend) read more

Bacari North Park - Watermelon margarita - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been wanting to try Bacari for the longest time. The Mediterranean-inspired tapas menu sounded right up my alley, so we finally made reservations the night before. There were actually a lot of reservation times still available, which surprised me, but I'd still recommend making one just to be safe. Since it's in North Park, we parked in the garage directly across the street. It was about $5, but if you don't mind walking a little farther, you can probably find street parking around the neighborhood. When we arrived, they let us know they were running about 10 minutes behind on reservations. No big deal. The front of the restaurant is absolutely beautiful, so I spent the extra time taking pictures. The menu definitely takes a few minutes to look through because there are so many options. Bacari recommends ordering two to three plates per person to share, which I think is the best way to experience the menu. They also offer a weekday happy hour from 5 to 6 p.m. with discounted food and drinks. We definitely ordered more than we needed because everything sounded so good. We ended up getting the House Baked Baguette, Barramundi Crudo, Moroccan Cigars, Charred Broccoli, Lamb Hummus, Mediterranean Street Corn, Sea Bass, Glazed Pork Belly, and for my drink I ordered the "It's a Bird, It's a Plane." I wasn't really sure what to expect from the cocktail because the ingredient list sounded all over the place, but it ended up drinking more like a fruity punch. It was light, refreshing, and really easy to drink. We were seated at one of the two-person tables, so I was a little worried we'd run out of room with everything we ordered. Surprisingly, the kitchen paced each dish really well, so the table never felt crowded. I really appreciated that because some restaurants don't think about timing when serving tapas. The only downside was the chairs. They fit the aesthetic, but after sitting for a while they weren't the most comfortable. We started with the House Baked Baguette because I'd heard so many people recommend it. The garlic oil was delicious, especially with the roasted garlic, but the bread itself was only slightly warm and a little harder than I expected. It wasn't bad, but I'd probably skip it next time. The Moroccan Cigars absolutely lived up to the hype. Crispy on the outside, packed with flavor on the inside, and paired perfectly with the tangy pickled onions. The toum crema completely stole the show. We found ourselves dipping other dishes into it because it was that good. My favorite dish of the night was easily the crudo. It disappeared in what felt like two minutes. Everything tasted incredibly fresh. The fish was delicate and buttery. The lemon added just the right amount of brightness, and the herbs tied everything together perfectly. The Charred Broccoli had a nice char, but the harissa tahini leaned a little too salty for me. Funny enough, dipping it into the leftover Moroccan Cigars sauce completely changed the dish. We enjoyed it much more that way. We also tried the Lamb Hummus after hearing so many good things about it. The pita was warm and fluffy, although I wish it had been toasted a little more. Unfortunately, neither of us loved the hummus itself. We both enjoy hummus and lamb, but something felt off to us. The Sea Bass was another standout. The skin was perfectly crispy while the fish stayed flaky and buttery inside. Every bite with the corn, shishito peppers, sauce, and a squeeze of the grilled lemon was incredible. Definitely don't skip the grilled lemon because it really brightens the whole dish. The Mediterranean Street Corn was good, but it didn't wow me like some of the other dishes. It reminded me of a Mediterranean version of elote. I liked the crispy shallots, but I was hoping the hazelnut pistachio chili crunch would stand out a little more. By this point we were getting pretty full. We had actually finished every dish on the table before the Glazed Pork Belly arrived. It took about another 15 minutes, although our server checked in a few times to let us know it was still coming. Unfortunately, this was the biggest disappointment of the night. Some pieces were so overcooked they were difficult to chew, while others were noticeably burnt. Looking back at my photos with the flash on, you can really see how dark some of the pork was. It just wasn't enjoyable, especially after waiting longer for it than any other dish. Our server was wonderful throughout the meal. She checked on us often and asked what we thought of the pork belly. I was honest and told her it tasted burnt and a little dry. Without us even asking, she immediately offered to remove it from the bill, which I really appreciated. That level of service definitely left a good impression. Between the huge menu, happy hour, and brunch offerings, I already know I'll be back because there are still so many dishes I want to try. I think Bacari is a great addition to North Park. read more

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The lamb hummus is a MUST get! So flavorful with fresh tender pita. The Moroccan Cigars were delicious and the pesto with the burrata was excellent. I had my doubts about "the best cake" because all of their other desserts sounded better to me, but the best cake lived up to its name! Do not hesitate to order it. Love that it was complementary as we were celebrating a birthday. Always a nice touch. I would order everything again except my friends were not impressed by the ceviche and the Mac n cheese was less cheesy and more of a white sauce in my opinion. Very good service and cool atmosphere. I will be back. Love that it's small plates so you can try lots of different things with a group. read more

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One of my favorite spots in San Diego! It's always lively and a good time. Make sure to make a reservation especially during the weekends because it gets packed quickly. My favorites have to be the elote and the beets because of their sauces. The beets have a perfect tender texture in a lemony tart cream. The moroccan cigars are also a classic and similar to a lamb egg roll. The sea bass has a nice crispy exterior skin but nothing extraordinary. I also enjoyed the pork belly which was in a caramelized savory sauce similar to vietnamese Thit Kho. However, the wings were mushy and unappetizing. Otherwise, the service is great and it's a fun date night spot. Just beware it's loud so you usually have to raise your voice. read more

Bacari North Park - elote and Rainbow Beets - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been to a couple Bacari's In LA. I've always enjoyed their food and the ambiance has always been so welcoming. Ive been to this particular Bacari twice now. Once for dinner and once for brunch. Our brunch experience was pleasant. We had a reservation for 12:15Pm. Originally it was for five people and we were able to easily change it to 7 people. At arrival, we were greeted and was told we'd be dining upstairs. We waited maybe 10minutes while they made sure the tables were put together. The building they chose to house Bacari is beautiful. I was told that the building had been unoccupied for many years. I found it fitting for Bacari with its Spanish colonial architecture. I lived in New orleans for several years and it was reminiscent of their Spanish Colonial Architecture. Anyway- our server's name was Celeste. She was very attentive and friendly. She was patient as we selected our choices. We had about 14 tapas but I cant remember them all. I just remembered the Lamb Hummus, Chickpea hash, Ceviche, Bacari fries with bacon, Jidori Chicken, chicken schnitzel, schwarma tacos, beef bureka, chilaquiles, and brussel sprouts. Everything was absolutely delicious. The timing and pacing of each dish was perfect. We were absolutely full and almost canceled the chicken and the fries. They did accidentally give us a dish we did not order which was the Sabich. One thing we wanted to highlight was the vibe. Window doors open, breeze flowing in, music was Melodic Deep house music like eldrebrook, le youth and the type. It was SUCh a vibe and perfect for a Sunday afternoon. Felt like we were transported to a destination. Happy to have been able to experience Bacari once again. Loved the personal email and text as well. Keep it going bacari- We'll be back! read more

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For a place that's been poppin since its San Diego opening, Bacari has done an amazing job of getting it done right and handling the flow of crowds. Made a reservation for a friend and I two nights ago and before the moment we had even stepped inside the restaurant, we were already taken care of by their staff (and tbh, you don't experience good service like that nowadays). For me, I did appreciate the courtesy/reminder texts before my reservation because most of the "hip" restaurants I've been to never done that. Then again, maybe it's because I was using OpenTable to book, so I didn't expect some additional connection with the restaurant in that sense lol. Okay! Let's talk about food! My friend and I shared the Moroccan cigars, Brussels sprouts, Chicken schnitzel, and Mac and cheese (it's recommended to get at least 3 or more dishes to share because serving size is tapa style). We were both a fan of the Moroccan cigars and have been told it's one of our server's favorite dishes too. Some small negatives for our first time: The seating arrangement wasn't the most ideal for our party of two (since we were placed next to the door to the outside area and it felt crammed in the corner), but we still had a good time. Aside from that minor inconvenience, our experience went well and my friend and I both agreed that we'd want to come back. :) read more

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I didn't get a chance to take many pictures at this restauraunt because we were so hungry, but it did not disappoint! This is definitely my type of restauraunt - vibey, good music, tapas style. I love being able to taste a little bit of everything! We ordered several dishes and every component of each dish was SO flavorful, but not overpowering or too rich. My favorite was the lamb hummus (pictured) which also came with pita bread that was so soft and warm. I absolutely love their service style where all staff works together. You're assigned a main server, but can ask any waiter/waitress for something if you see them walking by without feeling like you're overstepping. It's a super cool concept that I feel more restaurants should embrace! Extremely hefty menu that we didn't get to try enough of, so can't wait to return! read more

Bacari North Park - Lamb hummus - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Cute new tapas style Mediterranean spot in North Park Highly recommend making a reservation (it was crowded on a Tuesday night) Most plates are shareable and they recommend 2-3 pp For two people we got (and were actually full after) House baked baguette Lamb hummus Fried chicken sliders Ricotta and beet gnocchi Stuffed mushroom The standout dishes for me were the ricotta and beet gnocchi and stuffed mushroom but all the flavors were great I loved that at night the restaurant was lit by tiny candles- perfect for a cute date night vibe. They also have a gorgeous patio on the bottom floor you can sit in or an upstairs room (both are very cute for date night). There's also a cute balcony upstairs that reminded me of Disney's club 33 balcony, great for taking your drink and watching the sunset. read more

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Came here for the 90 min bottomless drinks and loved it. Lee was great bartender. I love how the whole staff really help one another out with getting things done. This place gets super busy but definitely worth a visit. Not only were the bottomless drinks a wonderful deal, the food was awesome. Fried chicken sliders, Pork belly, Burrata... so many awesome options and we genuinely enjoyed each dish. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Bacari is so good! The experience you're going to have here is that you order several plates to share with your table, and you'll love every single one of them (or at least most of them). I didn't think that the taco-type dish I had was very good, but OMG I could happily eat the homemade pita and nothing else for the rest of my life. The chew?? You're kidding. They have a great 'all-you-can-drink' for about $35 that is limited (no specialty cocktails) but still a great deal. The ambiance is very pretty, and the service was S-tier. This place is on my regular rotation for sure. Advice to management: Add a Girl Dinner prix fixe menu! I'd go. read more

Parking is a nightmare because North park but once you find parking, this place is a 10/10 (or 5/5 in yelp terms) We tried a few small plates, including the cigars and lamb hummus. We also got bread and garlic oil which was so simple but soooo good The cigars were very flavorful, would definitely get again You can never go wrong with hummus and this one is no exception I'm excited to go back and try way more things! The menu is large and overwhelming but the staff was helpful and gave great recs and everything we tried was so good that I feel like it's a safe bet to try all the various items read more

Bacari North Park - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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