Bacar

Upon first glance, the appetizers at this restaurant are on the pricey side. But once you get it, you get what you pay for.

I ordered the duck foie gras with sausage. And I was expecting those little breakfast-sized sausages, but what arrived was a big fat sausage! It really filled me up. My friend also had mussels, and it came in a large bucket. She could barely finish it.

Our entrees, however, lacked flavor. My tuna by itself tasted bland, but if I ate it with the sides, then it became too salty.

Desserts brought the place back up. They had a wide variety, and my flapjacks weren’t as sweet as I thought it would be. So it was a good ending to the meal.

Service was good and attentive. The waiter explained the specials right away and was very friendly.

The decor is modern and sleek. There’s usually live entertainment, but I think it’d be way too noisy with it. The night we went there was no band, so the noise level was tolerable and we didn’t have to yell at each other.

Another tip is to make a reservation online. When I called in, there was loud music playing and the hostess could barely hear me. I had to repeat my name several times. They need to fix this part.

This was the second time I ate at Bacar and it was just as good as the first time, if not better. You can order wine by the glass, liter, or bottle. Love that. The service is friendly, attentive—excellent this time, actually. Our female server was charming. It’s a great place to spend a few hours with wine and a cheese plate.