Bacar

topic posted Sun, March 30, 2008 - 6:10 PM by 

Went to Bacar for the second time in about 3 months, and I just think this place is firing on all cylinders. For high-end dining in San Francisco, I really think it is hard to beat. The taste and creativity in their dishes really shine.. especially in there non-standard, non-meaty dishes. The Lobster Risotto blew us away last time, and this time the Raviolis were top-notch. Salads, oysters, cocktails, wine-list, this place just nails it. They are doing liquor flights in there dessert menus now, which are pretty fun. You can really learn about the different tastes of high-end spirits if you taste 4 at a time. Rum, tequila, scotch flights, etc. People used to complain that this place was too noisy, and they have taken it to heart. The kitchen used to be open, but now it is separated by glass. There is also more, new glass partitions between tables downstairs.

In contrast, Jardinier, one of my old favorite places, has really gone downhill. Still has the best bar in the city, but the food was not so impressive.

-troy
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  • Re: Bacar

    Mon, March 31, 2008 - 11:14 AM
    Thanks for the review. This is good to know. I've had some reservations about going back to bacar because I've heard some not so favorable things since the ownership change. I've always really liked the space and the wine selection, so it's good to know it's headed back in the right direction food-wise.
  • Re: Bacar

    Wed, May 7, 2008 - 12:28 PM
    Not sure if they still do it, but they used to host a friday evening happy hour. $1 oysters and half off cocktails!! Such a great way to start out a weekend!
    • Re: Bacar

      Mon, July 7, 2008 - 11:46 PM
      i went to Bacar with a girlfriend two months ago and the meal was flawless. So freakin good, though i did end up blwing through a bunch of money there (couldn't stop ordering oysters). I second your review.

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