Bacari looks small and unassuming from the outside, but the inside has a beautiful courtyard patio with trees and hanging lights. It was very busy and you definitely need a reservation. Even with our rez, we still waited almost 20 minutes to be seated. The only other thing I did not like about this restaurant (and not much they can do to change it) is that there are only two bathrooms which get veryyyy busy and there is no room to stand and wait so you're kind of in the way the whole time. It's small dish style, so super fun to come with a group and try a bunch of different things. They had a ton of great options for vegetarians! It was a bit chilly outside but they have a lot of heated lamps on which helps a lot. I loved everything we ordered but I think my favorites (as a vegetarian) were the brussel sprouts, salatim, and the elote. The cashew pate and beet dip with the salatim were realllly good. The brussel sprouts were crispy and had a yummy sauce. The beet salad was good but I wanted it to have more of the goat cheese spread. The cauliflower was also really good - roasted and a little spicy. They had a fun list of cocktails and mocktails as well. The food came out at a good pace and I left feeling veryyy full. They were really sweet and even comped the dessert for our party which was very nice. We had the bread pudding and it was sooo good. I highly recommend eating here! It's an experience! read more

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I honestly have no idea how this place has a good rating. We ordered, the falafel, the chicken sliders, mushroom pizza, street corn, shawarma tacos. The falafel was super dry - very little flavor. The mushroom pizza was the worst thing I have ever seen. It was some kind of flatbread and they melted some cheese on it that fell off when you pick up a slice, the flavor was bad and the dough is something you would expect at 7/11 The chicken sliders was ok, meat was juicy but no wow effect. The shawarma tacos was ok, we put the street scorn on top of it to get some flavor and make it eatable. I don't think I will come again, only good thing here is the service, top notch. The food not so good. read more

My table was ready 10 mins before my reservation which I really appreciated after my last visit at a different location. I was seated quickly and a server came by right away. The food was so tasty and the quality was up to par. The food here always blows my mind. The Mediterranean street corn was the star of the show for me this time. The outside seating was lovely and I enjoyed getting the last drops of the afternoon sun. read more

Unique open cavern atmosphere houses this festive and tasty place. I had been here years ago when it was a Greek restaurant, but finally made it to Bacari W 3rd. It can get loud (music bellows a bit at the beginning of the day) until the crowds absorb that sound. It also takes a bit of time for the full staff to appear as two servers were working the entire place for a bit too long. Bacari W 3rd is nonetheless highly recommended. It's fun to try a variety of dishes and land some very welcome flavors. The house cured olives with Marconi almonds are great, and go nicely with pretty much any beverage you can think of. The house baked baguette is something you think you can live without, but then you cave, and it's so worth it. A nice olive to go along with it, or dip it into the chili oil from the olives. Cold: the shrimp ceviche (citrus fennel vinaigrette, heirloom cherry tomatoes, cucumber, za'atar, sesame, sumac, lime chili chips = yum. Hot: The Bacari Burger is memorable - open-faced grass-fed beef, tomato, caramelized onion, Worcestershire aioli, telera roll and they throw an egg on it, too. Pizza: The lamb shakshouka pizza sounded adventurous enough to try, and I definitely liked it. The shakshouka appeared buried under arugula and hard boiled eggs, and was not as 'wet' as I expected. Still, it was enjoyable - and the crust had a great crispness. Desserts: The Malbi sounded quirky and irresistible, and it turned out to be a major win. Also enjoyed the bread pudding (clover honey custard, vanilla bean ice cream). The servers did a great job and deserve more support. At the start of a Saturday Brunch, there were only two staff on the floor and they were run pretty hard around the restaurant until more team members appeared. The music can be a bit loud - especially if you're near a speaker and/or the place is still filling up. Overall, fun place, cool vibe, delicious food. read more

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My friend brought me here for a sunday birthday brunch. I've been to the one in Culver and I absolutely love it. This location is super cute. I love the layout way better than culver's. You walk through this long dark hallway and it opens up to the patio. The patio is amaizng because it's mostly covered by trees so the majority of the patio is shaded. On the right is their indoor area. I'd say the indoor area is slightly bigger than the outdoor but by not much. Now I went Sunday at 1:30P and it was packed. Luckily we made reservations. We got seated at the one table that was directly in the sun, but they were nice enough to move us. We ordered the following: Bacon Wrapped Dates: Enough said. Delicious! Brussel Sprouts: Super crispy.. the only way to eat them. But also, it's DOUSED with oil so sometimes it feels like your drinking oil Bacari Pancake: OMG this was DELICIOUS! Highly recommend. I'm not big on heavy butter, but their cardamom butter was sooooo goood. Crab Cake Benedict: This was doused with sauce. You couldn't even see the crab cake. I thought i was good. Just a LOT of sauce. I also got a cocktail. It was a vodka coffee cocktail. They always get their drinks right here. It's not too sweet. A good balance! Overall, food is solid. The reason why I give 4 stars rather than 5 is actually because of the atmosphere. As cute as this location is, I feel like they really try to cram as many tables as possible in this space. You're so close to the other tables, and it's hard to squeeze through to get in and out. Because of that, it's so loud in there. It felt like I had to talk over the people next to us, and service can be a little slow since all the servers are running around so much tending to so many tables. read more

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The food is great here! Still have a few things to try on the menu and also have to check out brunch! The service was great severs and the guy assisting him was on point. The way they have this restaurant set up is very unique and has a cool vibe for a great date or to just grab a drink. Missing a few of the food items we had smh but couldn't wait to dig in! read more

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My dad was in town for work so I brought him to Bacari for some delicious sharable dishes! We didn't have a reservation but were able to be seated immediately on a weekday evening, which was a pleasant surprise. I absolutely love the ambiance here! There's both indoor and outdoor patio seating - the patio is definitely the highlight. It's so beautiful with the tree cover above and feels like a magical, cozy courtyard. Service was great throughout our meal as well. The dishes are on the small size which is great for sharing and trying a variety of items! What we tried: - Scallop medallions: 3 scallops in a carrot parsnip puree with capers - the scallops were cooked perfectly - golden crisp on the outside and soft on the inside - Lamb hummus: this might have been my favorite!! A flavorful braised ground lamb paired with hummus and fresh pita and veggie pieces - Sea bass: pan seared sea bass (sooo soft and flaky!) with a savory corn, shredded cabbage, shallot, and aioli combination - Shawarma tacos: chicken sharwama, shredded cabbage, and pickled red onion tacos. Not bad but probably the one dish I could have skipped - Stuffed mushrooms: sooo yummy - mushrooms stuffed with a cheesy walnut pesto, just a perfectly savory - Glazed pork belly: so hearty! Perfectly glazed and seasoned pork belly read more

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Like comically bad. The food is sooo mid and service was pretty bad. We had a large group and a whole room to ourselves and the servers kept bumping our table, forgetting dishes, etc. Only halfway decent dishes were the rainbow beets appetizer and sea bass. The famed date cake was way too sweet. read more

Bacari W 3rd - Rainbow Beets - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Sometimes people get mad at you, through no fault of your own. Sure you can try reason and logic to remedy such situations but a person's emotions often trump such silly attempts. So what can one do when they are scoffed at for trying to think like an adult, instead of like a child? You bribe them, sometimes with money and other times, like tonight, with dinner and a good time. So that's how I found myself here at Bacari on W 3rd. Sure, the food is ok but it was the ambience that I needed tonight. Myself and 'The Angry One' were walked to our table in the garden just as the sun was starting to set for the night, highlighting the candlelight flames dancing along the walls. Her cold disposition was starting to melt away slowly but surely. We looked at our menu but I had been here before so I was not fooled by the prices of the dishes; the prices may be entree prices but this is a tapas restaurant. So I preceded to order 4-5 dishes.... just for myself. In a matter of minutes our small and intimate table was filled with shrimp ceviche, green falafel, caramelized cauliflower, shawarma tacos, scallop medallions, flat iron steak, bacari fries, a lamb shakshouka pizza, glazed pork belly and tripoline pasta to top it all off. I did most of the eating and to tell the truth I could have still gone for a bacon wrapped hotdog from the street vendor outside. Unsatisfied hunger aside, by the time dinner was done, that anger that was pointed directly at me like a nuclear missile had all but dissipated and I knew that by the end of the night, it will have completely been extinguished. Stay bribing people when logic and reason no longer work my friends.... read more

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We went to a wedding celebration here. The food was amazing. There was a wonderful selection of tapas for the guests. There was a series of suggested cocktails, however, the bar was serving whatever was requested. The servers were around often to honor requests and refill dishes. My biggest problem with the venue was the floor. Walking into the space was dangerous for the elderly and handicapped because it was narrow, poorly lit and a dangerous, uneven floor. After you walk through this tunnel, you end up in a beautiful outdoor space. Again, the floor was dangerous. Going up 3 or 4 steps to the seating area. But the floor was all pebbles. That is fine for a young crowd, but an unsteady walk for the elderly and infirm. There are two restrooms. One was brightly lit while the other was dark and dingy. The result of this was that people were reticent to walk around and stay at their table. Too bad people couldn't meet and greet other guests. read more

First time at this location. It does have that wee ho meets Silver Lake bacari vibe (tree in the middle). I liked it. The hosts were a great first impression. Our server was very average. Food was great as always, and love the cocktails here for their uniqueness. I feel their menu is pretty similar to silver lake. Parking is a nightmare in this area. Valet is $16 read more

Got lucky on Mother's Day. 3rd location Ive tried and Bacari continues to exceed expectations every time. Food is consistently great! Our server was calm and kind considering how busy it was. That's always appreciated. Usually servers running around and looking stressed can cause me so much anxiety but it never feels that way here lol The ambiance is perfect for everything ... dates, girl night, solo date.. it can get a little loud but we got a little table for two tucked in on a corner and it was perfection. read more

On Saturday's brunch we celebrated my friend's birthday here! Loved the french toast and Chris was the greatest server ever! Took care of us and recommended the best drinks and bites! read more

One of the vibiest LA restaurants. Great vibes and always stylish people! Wonderful place to have a taco Tuesday. Their service is very fast and good. Foods are tapas style, try as many as possible, everything is so flavorful and yummy. Even with reservation, there is still waiting, but totally worth it. read more

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Today I had the pleasure of eating at Bacari W 3rd. It's a cute restaurant and if you blink you will miss the entrance. The staff was nice and was rotating and helping at all tables and the food came out super fast, the Bacari Fries are a must try and the chicken schnitzel is very good. The drinks are good and the vibe in vibing read more

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Potential for 5 stars but the food just takes insanely long to come out; it can be frustrating. Other than that, i love the spanish courtyard-esque ambiance. It's gorgeous inside but definitely very loud so probably not a first-date spot. Stuffed Mushrooms: BEST THING ANYONE CAN EVER EAT EVER. We got two rounds of them because they're just that good. They're filled with cheese & have this pesto garlic sauce on them it's just 100/10 Margarita Pizza: Pretty good pizza. Thin crust. comes hot & cheesy. i loved it. 7/10 The steak filet: So tender & comes with zucchini 10/10 Shrimp Ceviche: Served with fresh tortilla chips, the shrimp ceviche is pretty solid!! Very citrusy & fresh 8/10 Bread Pudding: It comes served so hot with nice cold vanilla ice cream on top. 7/10 I will be coming back FOR SURE. read more

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Bacari is amazing. I booked valentines reservations here, but was silly and accidentally booked it to a different Bacari location. The hostess was SO nice and gave us options to sit at the bar which was great. She could tell I felt bad and she brought me a free prosecco which was sooo kind of her. I really liked sitting at the bar, Super spacious and great lighting. The best service and it was nice having the bartenders right In front of us. The food here is insane. Yes the portions are small since they are tapas but they pack in SO MUCH FLAVOR. My boyfriend and I ordered 8 all vegetarian dishes cause we were super hungry and we finished 7/8 of them. My favorite is the mujadara and the pear pizza but honestly everything was good. I thought the street corn would be simple but it was one of the most flavorful dishes we got!! Also loved the pasta!! Cooked perfectly, I wish we got another!! If you're not vegan, I would skip the vegan chocolate cake, it was very chewy and dense with a weird flavor. But the ice cream saved it. Service was incredible. This is the 2nd year they have made our Valentine's Day super special. read more

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First time here with a large group. Low parking options so I recommend valet. I also recommend reservations. This is a hidden gem. It is obvious by the crowds, this is a popular place. It is indoor/outdoor with natural kool vibe and ambiance. It is pretty loud though. Gender neutral bathrooms. Food is Tapas style. We got a ton of food and literally Everything we had was Amazing! Service was on point. We had the perfect person, "Justin" who took great care of all 7 of us. Never missed a beat, very friendly, courteous and attentive. Excellent customer service despite the countless other very busy tables he had. This was a great place to create memories. Thank Justin for making it GREAT! read more

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Dario was a great server but he had a ton of tables. Not sure how he did it. All the food is so tasty! Drinks took a long time to come out but we still had a great time. read more

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We came on a weekend evening and had no trouble making a reservation. It was quiet when we arrived at around 6, but by 7 it was busy and crazy loud. Definitely sit outside so you can hear everyone! They told us to order a couple dishes to share because portions are smaller, which is true. We ordered the noa's cauliflower, Asian pear & Brie pizza, and the shrimp ceviche. Maybe it was what we ordered, but nothing stood out to me. Food was meh, and it was super loud to the point where we left early because we couldn't hear each other. It's a trendy spot but neither the food nor ambience did it for me. read more

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After the tricky parking + slow 5pm service but seeing how people flock- the BEETS stole the show. WINGS WERE WACK THEY LOOK SHINY BUT THEY TASTE LIKE cheap Chinese restaurant chewy wings I was super disappointed Ive had thousands from many many places. read more

Bacari W 3rd - Skinny entrance- plain food. Just get beets - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Bacari has a really solid brunch menu. Their French toast comes highly recommended and it didn't disappoint, crisp edges and soft almost goeey interior. The Lamb Hummus was is also a great option for a more savory dish. You have pieces of ground lamb that sit on top while you scoop up your hummus with their pita bread. We also shared their shawarma tacos - those were okay, nothing special and wouldn't order again. They have a lavender latte with housemade syrup that was an absolute delight! read more

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Came here with 3 friends and had such an amazing time. Bacari already has great food and vibe and our server Davina was one of the better servers I've had. One of my friends has some pretty specific food allergies (gluten and dairy) and Davina was SO knowledgeable and helpful about it. She walked us through the menu, knew exactly what was safe and what could be modified so my friend could actually enjoy the meal without worrying. That means a lot a lot of places mess that up. She was also just super attentive the whole night and helped us pick out the best dishes. she genuinely cares about making sure everyone has a great time. Will definitely be coming back and requesting Davina again! read more

Saturday brunch vibes - let me say I left faded off the mimosas and the food was great. I was satisfied and full. The service is a bit of miss because it gets busy, bare with them as they have so many groups of people to get through. It's always okay to nudge your server for more rounds of mimosas. Everything came out fairly quickly and the exterior seating was pretty. I had a great time with the girls and would come back. It's hard to remember everything we got since we ordered almost everything. I have no complains about the food whatsoever. Drinks were strong and got the job done! Solid experience at Bacari, snag a reservation if you can. read more

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Intimate ambiance, bold flavors & perfect tapas for a cozy night out Love going here for my solo dates. Service never fails. read more

Bacari W 3rd - Flat Iron Steak Brussels Sprouts Stuffed Mushroom Honey Glazed Pork Belly Espresso Martini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Oko is amazing! She's a pleasure and had the kindest personality. Thank you for a wonderful Mother's Day!

Had a perfectly enjoyable early dinner here at Bacari on 3rd. My companions had been before, this was my first time. It is definitely a tapas situation with an extensive menu to choose from. Make sure you make reservations. Our first server suggested 3 dishes per person, but I think we were ok with a pizza- asian pear + brie- and 3 other tapas for 3 people. We each had a drink. I chose white wine- it was room temp. Is that common now? They have some unique non-alcoholic drinks- companion had a chamomile- yuzu spritz, delicious! Atmosphere is very convivial, love the cave-like space. Its open to the sky in places. We did have to deal with an annoying fly, but being open air, what can you do? Our initial server was a bit curt/surly, she didn't appear thrilled to be there, but luckily an extremely personable young man took over, very much elevating the vibe of the evening, thank you! We had: scallops with a carrot sauce 3/5 (a bit over salted, no truffle detected) seafood lettuce cups 5/5 Asian pear + brie pizza 5/5 roasted beets + chevre sauce 4/5 French white wine 3/5 (if cold would be 4/5) Yuzu drink (forgot the cute name) 5/5 In conclusion, a fun, cozy, L.A. space that feels like a well-kept secret. Delicious dishes, unique and well prepared. read more

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I've been coming to Bacari since last year or so and always have dinner but this past Mother's Day I went to my first brunch and it was great. My mom loved it, it was her first time there so I had her try all my favorites but I want to come back for the pancakes! It's beautiful at night and during the morning time. There was excellent service from the server and the host Paiton! Paiton answered any questions I had while juggling a busy day, so I appreciate her. I'm going to make everyone I know fall in love with this restaurant just wait read more

My first time visiting this location with a friend. The place is so cute and the food was nice! Chris was very helpful in helping us pick out some items since we didn't know what to get read more

Amazing experience and ambiance! Our server Chris was very thorough. Look forward to returning!

Great Saturday dinner with my girlfriends! We came to celebrate our bride-to-be, and the experience was absolutely lovely. It was such a thoughtful touch that they brought out complimentary prosecco -- not many places actually read or acknowledge the notes you include when booking. We also received a complimentary dessert, a caramel cake that was to die for. Everything we ordered was delicious -- the Brie and pear pizza, the steak, the chicken, the fish, and even the bread. We were helped by two wonderful women and a gentleman named Michael, and all three provided excellent service. I can't wait to come back! read more

Bacari W 3rd - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Bacari is such a cute place. From the street, it has a small, hole-in-the-wall entrance (at night you might be scared to go in) but once you go through the tunnel, you enter a little hidden gem. It was a beautiful day to sit in the patio for brunch. I enjoyed everything we ordered; the Brussel Sprouts, Egg Pizza, Vegan Pizza (not vegan but it just looked good and we added bacon), and the French Toast. The French toast was my least favorite. Not that it wasn't good, but it was just basic and the portion was really small. I would not waste my calories on this again. The service was a bit slow, but the server was really friendly. Overall, this is a place I would recommend and would go to again. read more

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Enjoyed a birthday dinner and drinks at Bacari this weekend and I'm so glad I chose this location ( : first of all the Service was amazing! A big thank you to our waitress Mar Mar! Who made our experience even better. She was very attentive and helpful! I went ahead and tried the braised beef with mash potato's and it did not disappoint, it does come with a chili sauce in which I asked not to add to the dish. The mashed potato's were seasoned so good this dish was not bland at all flavors coming at you from left and right. The garden seating was so pretty they had a dim light setting through out the whole restaurant and something about eating dinner under the sky in a nice Forrest environment was the cherry on top to my birthday. It was very busy so I suggest making reservations before paying a visit Thank you Bacari! read more

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We had a really nice evening here. We had a reservation and sat on outdoor patio and it was nice with the heaters. The food was delicious. The service was a little chaotic with multiple servers and the pacing of the small plates not always ideal. There would be stretches where we had no plates on our table and then three would come out at the same time. But it was still a great night. We over ordered and ended up taking a few dishes home. Loved: moroccan cigars lamb hummus brussels sprouts Liked sea bass bread pudding Disappointed the best cake - so sweet it was inedible. read more

MarMar was the sweetest server ever! Please give her a raise - she was attentive, helpful, patient and super friendly. We'll be back for her! Maraming Salamat!!! read more

We went here for Sunday Brunch. The Food: Everything was really good, however the chef's french toast with house baked brioche/challah was fantastic. The chilaquiles with house-made tortilla chips was epic. The service was awesome. Everyone that works here was so friendly and nice, especially the bar staff. The ambiance was super cool. Outdoor patio was rustic with rocks on the ground (kind of like a hidden picnic vibe). Overall this place was very impressive. I will 100% be returning again. read more

We randomly chose this restaurant for lunch, not even realizing we'd been here before! What a delightful surprise that confirmed our impeccable taste. The ambiance was charming and peaceful, on a noisy street. Our server, Daniella, had amazing energy and enthusiasm. She totally brightened our day with her passion for animals and her excitement in presenting the GF menu to us (she was right, the pizza crust was better than regular crust). She deserves all the promotions, pay raises and puppies. The only teeny, tiny, criticism we had was the wrapped dates having very hard cheese in the middle. Thought I was biting into the wood toothpicks holding the thing together. Or maybe we just got unlucky with a bunch of rind? read more

Bacari W 3rd - Lettuce cups (squid/shrimp), wrapped sates, crudo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Marmar made my anniversary dinner experience beyond exceptional all of the food was delicious (special shout out to the Sea bass) and the best dessert was the cake which was recommended by our server Marmar great ambiance with a perfect selection of music read more

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I think we ordered almost everything on the small plates menu. They were mostly excellent but the salmon in pita was dry and needed more salmon in the filling. Would have been better on a plate. The outstanding dish was mujadara, a Middle Eastern rice and lentil pilaf with lemon, mint, probably sumac and other spices including my favorite, fried onions for crunch. Wonderful friendly service and even puppy stew for our dog. I didn't have any but I heard the French toast was amazing. The salad was highlighted by parsnip chips. A little disappointed in the cauliflower which was nothing out of the ordinary. They made matcha latte for us. We're glad we got there early before the throngs of people descended on the place read more

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Standout service especially from Justin! Love a restaurant (or any business) whose favorite word is yes! Food is very fresh and well-prepared. Favorite dishes include the bread pudding (wow!), thin-crust pizza with high quality fresh mozzarella, burger and kale salad. The heat in some of the dishes/beverages is a little too much for us -- but you can ask them to take it down. Crowd, which is young, gets a little loud. But the setting is lovely and it's quieter inside which still allows you a view of the courtyard. read more