Bacar
(415) 904-4100
448 Brannan St.
San Francisco,
CA
94102
37.7791
-122.3955
Neighborhoods: Mission Bay, Central East
Hours:
Sun-Thurs 5:30pm-10pm
Fri 11:30am-2pm, 4:30pm-12am
Sat 5:30pm-12am
Price:
$$$$
Parking:
Street
Last updated 4.27.09
What People Are Saying About Bacar
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
A slick New York City vibe prevails in this loft-like three-level space. Before dinner, lounge on a comfy leather armchair in the downstairs wine bar. Then settle into one of the dining room's oversized booths, which are dwarfed by soaring ceilings and exposed-brick walls. Skilled servers give expert wine recommendations to well-heeled crowds.
The Food
A seasonal menu is inspired by French technique, but dishes are drawn from all over the Mediterranean. Start with house-made rabbit rillette or mesmerizing duck and foie gras sausage set off by port-wine reduction. For a light meal, thin-crust pizzas are loaded up with gourmet ingredients, like caramelized onions, fresh figs and Serrano ham. Main dishes include Muscovy duck confit with white beans--a deliciously light echo of cassoulet--or intense, fennel-heavy bouillabaisse. The wine list is impressive; from Alsace to Australia, wines range from affordable to bank-breaking, most available by the glass, decanter or bottle.
User Reviews
jamesallenfinch
March 11, 2009
I work in publicity and eat out alot. This has to be one of the worst meals I have ever had. Ordered the mussels and half the shells were broken or did not open. Every cook knows that a closed shell is the first sign that either it isn't cooked or it's dead. Serving this mess was very telling. Warm martini's and a "I'm actually an actor" mentality from the staff left me wondering why I flew to SF! I get the same crappy service and bad food in LA but with valet parking. Eat anywhere but here.
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foodie000
February 22, 2009
We visited the day after Valentine's Day to celebrate. Although we arrived early and asked for one of the empty booths (where they had sat other parties of two), the hostess insisted that a small table was our only option. My husband ordered a glass of wine but the sommelier brought a bottle. I ordered a non-alcoholic drink but our server forgot about it completely. We were not offered bread until 30 minutes into our seating. Refills on our water glasses had to be requested by flagging down the single runner. Our conclusion was that the waitstaff was stretched way too thin. Meanwhile, there were at least three men in suits hovering around the kitchen and host stand with no apparent purpose. Assuming one is the general manager, the others kept him company. Needless to say, it was style over service that night. The unfortunate part is that the food is actually decent. If you have 4 hours to spare and the patience of a saint, give Bacar a try.
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July 26, 2008
This restaurant was very disappointing. I should have known when the greeter was rude, and took more than 15 minutes to locate our reservation. We finally sat-down, and the goth-inspired waiter mumbled something about a few specials. We ordered and the food was so disappointing. What a waste -- uninspired fish in a terrible sauce and meat terribly over-cooked. And salty, oh so salty. I guess the goal is to serve you poor food, so you order more wine. What a shame. San Francisco offers many wonderful restaurants. Bacar is NOT one of them.
read full reviewThe Details on Bacar
What to Drink:
With so many labels to explore, order a flight or choose selections offered in two- or four-ounce pours and sip a few.
The Extras:
Regular jazz performances are a huge perk of dining at Bacar; shows usually begin at 9pm.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Celeb Hangout, People Watching, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Group Dining, Live Music, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
Notable Chef:
Robbie Lewis
