Bacchus Bar and Bistro

6735 Quail Hill Pkwy, Irvine
(949) 502-4600

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Be The Light Outdoor Lighting

Let me start by saying I love filemignon... so at date night, I start my search at filemignon near me, depending where I am at that time... this place is definitely a diamond in the rough 8 oz. Filet Mignon for $38!!! The mashed potatoes could have been more buttery or flavorful in some other way., but the truffle Mac and cheese was fantastic! I was also happy that they had Caymus by the glass, which I cannot get pretty many places. The icing on the cake was my wife had the Chilean sea bass and compared it to mexico's & demolished the whole plate (which is rare)!!! Also, the Tar Tar was epic with a little spice (ask for more won tons).
Service is great and surprisingly, there was many sitting available. We'll definitely be back.

Esmeralda Enriquez

Made reservations for 2, when I got there my reservations were not honored. We drove 1 hour to try this place. Horrible service.

Lynnann AKA Grandma

Stumbled on to this gem on a gorgeous Sunday, early afternoon. Nestled in a corner, they have a small, intimate outdoor seating area which is dog friendly. How awesome. Also shaded by beautiful palms and a large fountain that can lull your cares away. Outstanding service by Eric. Enjoyed some very good wine and heard the next table rave about their breakfast burrito; from brunch menu. Definitely will be back to try the evening menu with my pup!

Joe Hlava

This review is for Cozy Pine, which is a separate room inside the Bacchus restaurant. Fun room for drinks and a bite. Very outdoorsy feel. My Goddess and I went in after having dinner in Bacchus. What a fun experience! Drinks were really good and you feel like you are at a campfire instead of in a bar.

It's a small space, so keep your party to 4 max.

Brian Kim

The staff is great, attentive. Food was delicious. Not a ton of seating so keep that in mind when deciding what time to go. Price is not cheap considering the quantity of food, but the quality was on point.

The speak easy is a cool idea, has a camp site vibe to it. Super small, a bit shoulder to shoulder

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yevgeniya Vinichenko

Service and food is great, but it's quite pricey (which is probably expected). I like speakeasy inside and it's great that we have a bar opened later in Irvine now. The only point is to make better ventilation for the area inside as it gets pretty hot.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Deviled Eggs, Fried Goat Cheese Balls, Ahi Tuna Tartare

Brittani Osborne

Loved cozy pine with all my heart!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Isabelle Nguyen

Review is for the Cozy Pine speakeasy 😬 definitely a neat speakeasy with cabin vibes! Try the apex predator for a refreshing drink and if you want festive, my faves were the naughty nog and camp anawanna ** Reservations recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

C M

The food was good.
We highly recommend the goat cheese balls, grilled cheese sandwich, the steak, and the bratwurst. The steak was cooked to perfection - a good bite, tender, not very chewy.

The drinks were ok and the cocktails were interesting.

The service and the ambiance of the speakeasy was excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Huber Bongolan

This place is awesome! The owner and staff were all very friendly and on top of it. Food was excellent and it was cool grabbing a drink at their speakeasy Cozy Pine. You def want to check out Cozy Pine too. Their attention to detail is phenomenal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aron Sutter

We went to Bacchus bar to visit cozy pines speakeasy. We arrived a little early so we sat at the bar and had a round of outstanding drinks made by a friendly and informative bar tender. They where sort staffed so it took a little bit to get seated, but that wasn't a problem, we had a good bartender. When we were shown to our table it felt a little close tightly packed in the cabin. We ordered the tomatoes soup canteen, goat cheese balls, and camp skewers. The food was really good and well plated. My wife ordered a cocktail with a sprig of smoking rosemary. Over all we had a great time and the servicecwas great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

James McDaniel

The ambience alone was definitely the highlight of our visit. The speak-easy, camp theme was well-executed, and I give full credit to the team for their efforts in creating such a unique atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food, while acceptable, was significantly overpriced. We anticipated high prices, so this wasn't a major issue.

What really let us down was the service. Despite the restaurant being nearly empty, everything took an unusually long time. The food, however, came out quickly, indicating that the cook was competent and perhaps the only one truly putting in effort.

Furthermore, If they want to stick with the camp theme, they should consider incorporating more camp-related flavors into their menu both drink and food. Additionally, hiring better staff is crucial. The place has great ideas behind it, but it's so poorly run that it seems destined to fail. It’s so close to being a nice place, which is probably what makes me so upset. I'm torn between wishing this place would fail and hoping they improve. I feel bad for the owner and wish them good luck in the future, but we won't be returning.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Truffle Fries

Gee Vills

I forget how much I enjoy a simple dish that gets elevated. This place is reminds me how a grilled cheese can feel so elegant with good ingredients and good presentation.

The steak could've been double checked that it was cooked to the requested temperature but it still has great pairings with it.

If you're looking for a great cocktail and it's mellow enough try to ask Van/Vanessa if she's able to concoct something special but everything on the menu is just as balanced and delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tyler S

Cozy Pine - it’s weird to have a campground/outdoor themed speakeasy in the middle of a reg restaurant. We walk in and nobody is there and then they lead us to a sliding door revealing a tiny box with about a dozen seats, lots of wood and candles, and picnic benches. It’s super tiny, like a grizzly bear will barely fit in there but it does have the intimate thing going and the drinks were decent.

I wasn’t too hot on the menu but the drinks were done well. There wasnt anything super creative but you’re going for the atmosphere and experience. Yes, prep your IG for the moment.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Erica Thompson

Friendly service, good appetizers, great atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

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