My friends and I started at Cozy Pine- the speakeasy inside. We were taken care of while inside. This speakeasy is very tiny, so I know they need to get their guests in and out. We decided to have dinner outside the speakeasy at Bacchus Bar & Bistro. Our server from the speakeasy sat us. There were only 2 tables occupied. Our order wasn't taken for At Least 20 minutes. We were completely forgotten about or not prioritized because only a couple of us were going to have dinner. A third table was seated and their order was taken right away. I was starving, but working in hospitality myself I tried to be patient. Everyone in our group noticed we were forgotten, and I was honestly embarrassed by the service because this restaurant was my suggestion. When we did walk up and ask for service, the server was not apologetic at all. Paid $115 for two steak frites, a sparkling water and a tiny guac/chip order. When we asked for more chips later in the evening, that was forgotten too. Very disappointing for a Saturday night. If there was no server assigned to our table that should have been noticed right away with how slow business was. read more

We came here to do the speakeasy and have dinner afterwards. Our speakeasy reservations were at 5 PM with dinner reservations at 6:30. Our server who was a gentleman that I do not know his name was beyond amazing. However, I cannot say anything exceptional about the rest of the staff or the restaurant. The bartender a lady was so beyond slow. It blew me away. In an hour and a half sitting in the speakeasy, she was only able to generate two drinks each for three people in a restaurant That only had eight people in it. Her extreme slowness cost the restaurant increased drink sales, which also results in a lower tip for the server. By the time we were ordering food, it took well over 30 minutes to get food and we were the only patrons at tables. Again, we were in the restaurant for over an hour and a half and she was only able to muster up a total of six drinks in that timeframe. Gotta give a shout out to our camp counselor server. He was beyond amazing kept the night going. We were there for almost 3 1/2 hours with a total of four drinks two small bite appetizers in the speakeasy and for dinners. This does not say much for this restaurant. read more

Five star. The cocktail and the food are surprisingly good. The service and the environment have room to improve.. it is recommend to have a romantic night there. read more

Super disappointing. Online website menu does not match the menu at the restaurant. Portions are measly at best, straight up rations at worst. Way too overpriced for the amount of food offered. They ran out of certain food items mid day (7pm). We ordered 1 Charcuterie Board, 2 Shrimp Skewers, 1 Chicken Meatball dish (Charged as 2 orders), 2 Smash Burgers, 1 Mezze Platter, 1 Beef Skewer (Charged as 2 orders), 2 Grilled Cheeses, 1 New York Sour, and 1 Endless Summer Vacation for a grand total of $314.60, rounding out to about $44.93 per person for a party of 7 The food tasted great, but that isn't enough to justify the small portions and absurd pricing. Edit: We were charged an automatic 20% gratuity for party size. Their previous Yelp page AND Website need to be changed or taken down to match the current status of the restaurant. read more

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Best bartenders and drinks. Delicious food options and spacious dining area. Plenty of parking and outdoor patio seating as well. read more

Bacchus Bar & Bistro - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

Great wine and great service! The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The perfect place to come for an after work drink with a friend or on your own! I came toute seul and yes I survived! It was the perfect end to a very long day! Thank you Kyler, Erik, and Jenny!!! read more

Bacchus Bar & Bistro - Just a lovely glass of wine and view of these awesome bartenders! Thank you Kyler, Erik, and Jenny! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with soft lighting and comfortable seating. It feels like the kind of place where you could spend hours chatting with friends. I've tried all the appetizers and they are all amazing. Service is friendly and attentive, adding to the overall charm. It's the perfect spot for a casual night out. Highly recommended! read more

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What a total disappointment!! After seeing a post on Instagram and seeing the reviews decided to meet my daughter & son in law here for dinner. We were seated at a high top table, that was probably a mistake!! We ordered cocktails and appetizers, they were pretty good. Asked for napkins and were given cocktail napkins, ordered additional cocktails and they were slow to arrive. The dinners came out at different times leaving mine cold while I waited for my husband's. The ran out of cold brew for the cocktail, bummer. Before we finished our meals the waitress brought the bill, that was odd! The service sucked, never go place settings with napkins, never got refills on ice tea. So disappointed!! Won't be returning!! The menu was completely scaled down from what was online, the offering were slim pickings. read more

This place is pretty cool inside and the staff is very genuine and attentive. It's not a huge menu, but it's eclectic, good sized servings, and fresh/delicious. The people that eat here provide a good vibe too, it generally has a friendly energetic atmosphere. They play 80s music only so you better like that. They also have a very creative extra room in the back that is their speakeasy. Very nice execution and a nice experience. read more

Good service, but the vibe on a Saturday night was a bit lackluster. Only a couple other tables were seated. Felt a little lonely. Food was delicious, but portion of fish and sides was small. read more

Fantastic food and service! Would definitely come back again! Ray is a charismatic server! Had a great meal.

My wife and I have been here a number of times and it's always been an enjoyable experience. We enjoy the charcuterie plate and the steak skewers. The grilled cheese is good, but decadent and very filling. We've seen other people order the meatballs & they looked awesome. read more

The food and drinks were delicious! This will be my favorite spot for a good cocktail. The bartender was fantastic! The service was excellent. We were able to check the Cozy Pine afterwards. Love it! See my review and photos in the Cozy Pine. read more

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Super disappointed. Service was bad in an empty place. Food was bland. Beer wasn't cold. Portions were tiny. Not going back to this one.

Last straw. So unfortunate. We live in the community where the place resides. We decided to give it another try. Friday night and sat at the bar. It was not busy in the main area. 8 minutes went by before the bartender said a word. 12 more minute went by and the female bartender was clearly talking to friends. Still no drink. We stood up, we looked around and we walked out.. No one said a word. Sad. We will never try again. read more

Fun drinks and nice ambiance for a night out! Highly recommend the drinks Camp Annawana and Smokey old fashioned. The smash burger and fries was also a hit! It's worth making the reservation for the speakeasy. I'd definitely come back! read more

Came here to celebrate my friend's birthday. The food was great... kind of a small choice on the menu but it worked out perfectly so we could order a bunch of stuff and share. Drinks were a bit slow getting out but everyone was so nice and hospitable. We had also made reservations for Cozy Pine and they were able to get us in early which was huge. Big thanks for making it a special evening. read more

You guys need to update your schedule. We Drove all the way here on a Sunday and was on the reservation waitlist to find out it wasn't open.. read more

We held a private event for my late wife's celebration of life dinner. I have been coming here to Bacchus with my wife since 2014 as it was a place that held joyous and great memories and felt it was intimate enough to where people who showed up could interact with each other but still enjoy the 3 things my wife loved. Family and friends, great food, and music. Danny, Peter, Kieu, Nicole, Jenny, Ray, the incomparable Chef Austin, and the rest of the team basically dropped the mic on how to do an event. This event was supposed to be a joyous remembrance. They made the night, something I will never forget. The food was amazing, especially the transformation of our special menu that was a spin on my wife's and I first date at Red Lobster 26 years ago. The drinks never ending. The service was the absolute best experience I've ever had in any service related experience I have been a part of. It allowed me to focus not just on being a host but a grieving husband. I know my wife smiled down on the 127 guests of family and friends that came that night and said like she always would, thank you baby. She would have also went to each of the team members to thank them individually for such a special event. From a very grateful couple of 26 years, Bacchus, you will forever be one of the places that hold a very special place in both my wife's and my heart. Thank you all read more

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Food was great, good service and not a long wait for anything. I appreciated the waiter being understanding and fixing my friends order after an allergen was given to him. Would return! read more

Wow! Took my bestie here for a birthday lunch and it was spectacular! The ambience was so relaxing with an open floor, lots of light and the best music! The food was DELICIOUS, we ordered several dishes, but something tells me no matter what you order it would be 10/10! The gentleman serving us was warm, personable and helpful with suggestions. We shared a wedge salad, French dip and the best chicken sandwich I've had in a while, and the fries were perfectly crispy and delicately seasoned. This was a perfect lunch! Can't wait to go back! read more

Went for lunch last week. Word hasn't got out yet that it's open for lunch, so we got a lot of attention. Server was wonderful! Told us about the place, made us feel welcome, but also left enough space for my party to chat. It's really cute, feels upscale enough for the prices, but still relaxed. I got the shrimp bahn mi, which was delicious - we joked that it was decidedly inauthentic, a bougie bahn mi, but that fit the price. The menu is pretty small, and they were out of rice bowls, so if you're looking for a wide selection this isn't the place. Will have to come back for cocktails sometime. read more

vanessa is a joy to be around! she is so nice & attentive that made my night. she has an amazing energy and honesty I come to see her and chat with her (when she has time)! She's the BIGGEST asset this restaurant has. thanks Vanessa read more

Stylish and modern but still welcoming and casual, still nice enough for a date. Service was friendly and helpful, my cocktail was beautiful, balanced and delicious, and well worth coming back for! Only ordered the charcuterie board and it was delicious, would definitely go back to try more of the food. There is also a secret room/speakeasy. They said it was a different concept (food and drink) but that it was fully booked, which just made me more curious....well played. read more

Food is great, terrible service. Food & drinks have been gone for 20 minutes while we wait for anyone to come back. read more

Bacchus Bar & Bistro - This has been our table for 20 minutes... - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

Was hoping to walk in for a cute date night but was sorely disappointed. We walked in and were seen by a few staff members but never acknowledged. After waiting a few minutes, the host came out of the speakeasy to come greet us and seat us. There was one waitress handling most of the tables both indoor and outdoor so service was very slow. The bar was serving to both the restaurant and the speakeasy which made things also very slow. We got our appetizer long before I got my drink. While the salad was great, the rest of the food left much to be desired. It was greasy and flavorless. I was hoping for a much better experience but sad to say, we won't be coming back here. read more

excellent service and wonderful food. great prices and a great location. it is small inside and out but they do a great job of keeping everything going. happy hour has some nice selections and the prices drop dramatically read more

The best cocktail and wine bar in SoCal! Danny and Ray are two of the finest hosts around. They recently remodeled the restaurant and added a speakeasy bar that is really cool for date night or just to hang out with your friends. Definitely try a signature cocktail from their mixologist Kieu! You won't be disappointed!! read more

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If you haven't checked this place out yet, you have to! I can't believe I've lived nearby for years but this is the first time I've dined here. Great and attentive service. The food is yummy and presented well. The cocktails are amazing, as is the bartender. Fun cheery place. Easy parking. If you're the fence about this place definitely check it out! read more

Service was so slow. We waited over 35 minutes for our drink. This place is super over hyped!

Was so excited to come back to Bacchus after a few months away but uggggghhhh such a disappointment. Our server was the WORST. No greeting, took forever to take our drink order, no help with the menu, just so BLAH. It's terrible when there are literally only 2 other people in the entire restaurant and the one guy that has to wait on us thinks it is his life sentence to actually ask us if we need anything. One bright spot was the food which exceeded expectations. If our server had made recommendations or assisted us with ordering our tab would have been 2x what it was and we would have told 20 people to try Bacchus. Instead I'm writing a Yelp review so that other people won't waste $100+ and their precious evening out dealing with people who have no concept of hospitality or service. Go anywhere else if you have a choice! read more

The food was really good with a lot of thought and care put into it. The cocktails were outstanding. The service was the best part - they seemed to go out of their way to make sure we had a great evening. I don't usually write reviews but I walked out of there mystified by how amazing this restaurant experience was and just really wanted to do something about it. read more

Had the best experience. The staff is great. They were super friendly, offered suggestions on the menu and humored us while we checked out the speakeasy. The food is amazing. We shared the carpaccio, tuna tartar, fried goat cheese stuffed olives and crab crostini's. Everything was amazing, but the carpaccio was the big winner! We then split the the burger, another hit! They have craft cocktails and a good wine selection. We will be coming back! read more