What a jewel we just discovered in Gresham!! We could not choose and ordered 3 appetizers that were excellent plus our entrees and a yummy lemon meringue pie for dessert. Good sized portions and the Apple salad was amazing!! The restaurant size is perfect for a dinner for two or four with not too many tables and spread enough apart that you can have an intimate conversation. We are going back for my birthday.
We celebrated our oldest going to LSU by having dinner there. Have not had such great food since Roys of Waikiki. The service was outstanding. Going there for graduation.
Tabitha Lovett
We had a lovely dinner at Bacari. Nice quiet environment, and great food! We had the pork chop and the linguine the dishes were cooked to perfection. Yummy drink specials as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Double Thick Center Cut Pork Chop
matthew palmer
The atmosphere was wonderful (other than the restaurants phone ringing extremely loud in the dining area during service). The one staff member that was running orders and the bar did a good job.The food, on the other hand, was disappointing. We had started the night with the "Artisan Bread" gluten-free version (for allergy reasons) and an order of the "Fresh Local Oregon Black Truffle Butter", the bread was fine, but the truffle butter was just butter. When we brought up that we didn't think we had the right butter, the server went back to make sure. When the server returned, they informed us that it was correct and that the butter is just rolled in a truffle salt. I love truffle, and I didn't even taste it when I scraped some of the salt off to see if I could. The server said she would not charge us for the butter.The main course then came. I had ordered the "Beef Wellington" and my partner one of the specials of the night a "Steelhead Trout with cabbage, sliced mini potatoes, and topped with a lemon aioli."I am going to try not to get long-winded with this.. The beef Wellington was not great. The filo dough was raw on the inside and soggy, there was no pate or duxelles layer, then the fillet was wrapped in bacon. They told us the fillet has to be cooked medium rare, but it was more medium than medium rare, and the bacon was, well, bacon. The mushrooms tasted like they were from a can, and the demi glaze was nothing to go home about. Nothing seemed seasoned at all.My partner said their steelhead was good and the aioli that I had tried was very good! The tiny sliced potatoes and the cabbage on the other had were soggy and left a pool of oil on the plate.Overall, I would not go back to this restaurant, and I would not suggest it to other people.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free bread
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Robert Force
I don't share a lot on this, and I do not have an exceptional palate for food. In my opinion the food was amazing and well worth it. I will come back another time when I can. The atmosphere was nice not to loud or over crowded, i.e. this is not a place you go to hurry up and eat like other diners, I feel it's set up for easy conversation, and drinks were continuously filled.
Birthday celebration was awesome! The food was excellent! Lobster linguini, halibut, Wellington, pork chop, Caesar salad - all great! Atmosphere was relaxing and at a European pace which I love. Drinks were exceptional. Don’t be rushed - inhale the experience. Service was wonderful!
Dropped in to hear the amazing Steve Christopherson, and was treated to the best pork chop I have had at a restaurant ever!!! This lovely little fine dining spot in Gresham of all places is a tasty treat with great service and wonderful food. Half the price of many a Portland meal but with a high class French ambiance!
You need to go to this place. The best food and service.This place reminds me of a European restaurant. Take your time and enjoy your meal.We had the beef wellington and it was perfection. Added a good bottle of red wine.We will be going back for sure. Worth every penny. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Wellington
Wakeesha Rubin
DISGUSTING food. Made me sick for three days. The old lady working (who I think is also the owner) was rude and seemed kind of drunk. Hugely overpriced and not worth it. Won’t ever be going back and recommend you don’t either.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tim M.
The Beef Wellington is absolutely soft, tender, and delicious here! The dark brown sauce with the mushrooms is just fantastic. However, I personally could have used more sauce, it's just so good and completely completes the meal. The bread layer of the Wellington was great; this could of been a bit softer, but overall it was great.The pork tenderloin was good, but didn't have much flavor and was a bit dry. The greens that accompanied it needed to cook longer, too hard.The bread appetizer was fresh and delicious as well. Overall service was great. Our waiter was friendly, though I think he could have used some help because he was the waiter within the restaurant.The ambiance is quite peaceful. This is not a place for loud talkers, or children. The restaurant is small, and has a 1920s-30s feel to it. A very nice grand piano compliments the scene as well.Overall I highly recommend checking Bacari out!
Brianna Medearis
This restaurant changed my life. I feel like my whole body and soul get moved to another dimension, and my toungue dances with joy. Would recommend. It's worth the price. The food is exceptionally fresh, cooked to perfection, and the service is impeccable. If you haven't gone, you're missing out on something really special.
Beef wellington ❤️ and service! ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Wellington
What a jewel we just discovered in Gresham!! We could not choose and ordered 3 appetizers that were excellent plus our entrees and a yummy lemon meringue pie for dessert. Good sized portions and the Apple salad was amazing!! The restaurant size is perfect for a dinner for two or four with not too many tables and spread enough apart that you can have an intimate conversation. We are going back for my birthday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood, Lobster Seafood Boullabaise, Salad
We celebrated our oldest going to LSU by having dinner there. Have not had such great food since Roys of Waikiki. The service was outstanding. Going there for graduation.
We had a lovely dinner at Bacari. Nice quiet environment, and great food! We had the pork chop and the linguine the dishes were cooked to perfection. Yummy drink specials as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Double Thick Center Cut Pork Chop
The atmosphere was wonderful (other than the restaurants phone ringing extremely loud in the dining area during service). The one staff member that was running orders and the bar did a good job.The food, on the other hand, was disappointing. We had started the night with the "Artisan Bread" gluten-free version (for allergy reasons) and an order of the "Fresh Local Oregon Black Truffle Butter", the bread was fine, but the truffle butter was just butter. When we brought up that we didn't think we had the right butter, the server went back to make sure. When the server returned, they informed us that it was correct and that the butter is just rolled in a truffle salt. I love truffle, and I didn't even taste it when I scraped some of the salt off to see if I could. The server said she would not charge us for the butter.The main course then came. I had ordered the "Beef Wellington" and my partner one of the specials of the night a "Steelhead Trout with cabbage, sliced mini potatoes, and topped with a lemon aioli."I am going to try not to get long-winded with this.. The beef Wellington was not great. The filo dough was raw on the inside and soggy, there was no pate or duxelles layer, then the fillet was wrapped in bacon. They told us the fillet has to be cooked medium rare, but it was more medium than medium rare, and the bacon was, well, bacon. The mushrooms tasted like they were from a can, and the demi glaze was nothing to go home about. Nothing seemed seasoned at all.My partner said their steelhead was good and the aioli that I had tried was very good! The tiny sliced potatoes and the cabbage on the other had were soggy and left a pool of oil on the plate.Overall, I would not go back to this restaurant, and I would not suggest it to other people.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free bread
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
I don't share a lot on this, and I do not have an exceptional palate for food. In my opinion the food was amazing and well worth it. I will come back another time when I can. The atmosphere was nice not to loud or over crowded, i.e. this is not a place you go to hurry up and eat like other diners, I feel it's set up for easy conversation, and drinks were continuously filled.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Cake, Charcuterie Plate, Beef Wellington, Seafood, Lobster Seafood Boullabaise
Food was delicious. Service was super. Everything turned out wonderfully.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Wellington
Great food, very attentive staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Cake, Seafood, Bacari Lobster Bouillabaisse
Birthday celebration was awesome! The food was excellent! Lobster linguini, halibut, Wellington, pork chop, Caesar salad - all great! Atmosphere was relaxing and at a European pace which I love. Drinks were exceptional. Don’t be rushed - inhale the experience. Service was wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Wellington, Double Thick Center Cut Pork Chop, Artisan Bread, Sweet Cream Butter, Seafood
Dropped in to hear the amazing Steve Christopherson, and was treated to the best pork chop I have had at a restaurant ever!!! This lovely little fine dining spot in Gresham of all places is a tasty treat with great service and wonderful food. Half the price of many a Portland meal but with a high class French ambiance!
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Such a treat to have dinner here. Lisa is a wonderful chef and puts her heart into everything she makes. We love the Beef Wellington.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Cake, Beef Wellington
You need to go to this place. The best food and service.This place reminds me of a European restaurant. Take your time and enjoy your meal.We had the beef wellington and it was perfection. Added a good bottle of red wine.We will be going back for sure. Worth every penny. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Wellington
DISGUSTING food. Made me sick for three days. The old lady working (who I think is also the owner) was rude and seemed kind of drunk. Hugely overpriced and not worth it. Won’t ever be going back and recommend you don’t either.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The Beef Wellington is absolutely soft, tender, and delicious here! The dark brown sauce with the mushrooms is just fantastic. However, I personally could have used more sauce, it's just so good and completely completes the meal. The bread layer of the Wellington was great; this could of been a bit softer, but overall it was great.The pork tenderloin was good, but didn't have much flavor and was a bit dry. The greens that accompanied it needed to cook longer, too hard.The bread appetizer was fresh and delicious as well. Overall service was great. Our waiter was friendly, though I think he could have used some help because he was the waiter within the restaurant.The ambiance is quite peaceful. This is not a place for loud talkers, or children. The restaurant is small, and has a 1920s-30s feel to it. A very nice grand piano compliments the scene as well.Overall I highly recommend checking Bacari out!
This restaurant changed my life. I feel like my whole body and soul get moved to another dimension, and my toungue dances with joy. Would recommend. It's worth the price. The food is exceptionally fresh, cooked to perfection, and the service is impeccable. If you haven't gone, you're missing out on something really special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5