The star was earned. For years, we’ve wanted to try Bacchanalia because we were fans of Star Provisions but we never made the reservation. After the Michelin stars were announced, we finally decided to make the reservation. It was surprisingly easy to get a reservation. The restaurant was not overcrowded on the day we went.
The atmosphere and ambiance were so inviting and beautiful. The food was incredible. Specifically, my favorite thing I ate was the crab fritter! The crab, the melon, the hint of spice, it was so perfect. The amuse-bouche was perfectly delectable and honestly I wanted like 3 more servings. There was not a plate that touched the table that we didn’t love. Highly recommend dining here.
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The overall experience is AMAZING! The vibes are great as well! I have already begun telling others about it! The servers were very kind, willing, polite, smiling, and extremely knowledgeable of most things on the menu. If the servers did not know information about a question me or my date asked, they would promptly gather the answer and report it back to us. A small critique is that our waitress spoke pretty quietly, which made understanding everything she said a challenge. I love that the mood was very soft, but I believe that the waiters/waitresses volume can be a bit louder in an environment such as a restaurant - not yelling, just a bit louder. The waiters/waitresses were ALWAYS willing to help. For those at a booth table, the waiters/waitresses will assist the guest by physically moving this heavy wooden table so that the customer can more easily get in and out of their seat! Service - 10/10. From the greeting, to the seating, to the knowledge of the food, to explaining complimentary dishes, to getting my food bagged for me if I were too stuffed or wanted to save room for dessert - the service definitely elevates the experience.
The crab fritter was absolute perfection! It has high reviews already, and I can confirm! 10/10 on the crab fritter! Compliments entirely to the chef(s)! Packed full of all blue crab meat, with the outer crust flakey, crispy, and well-seasoned (with citrus and avocado on the side).
The wine is what will run your bill up, so just a precaution (Google gave it $$$$ for a reason! You’re going to spend the money; enjoy the experience!)
Overall, I do see myself coming back!
This was my first Michelin star experience and the Bacchanalia staff went above and beyond to make it special for my birthday! Not only were you served the 4 courses on the menu, but you are also given small bites in between each course. My favorites were the spinach cup trio and the smoked trout cookie. I’m still dreaming about that crab fritter and the lamb was extremely tender. I think the 3 course (the cheese course) was presented very nice but it was my least favorite. I think the apple soufflé was the highlight of the night as it was very fluffy and melted in your mouth. The staff was so friendly, walking us through each course with patience and kindness. I enjoyed the low, intimate lighting that made for great ambiance. Overall, I am glad to have celebrated my birthday with Bacchanalia and would do it again!
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