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Bacchus is a lively French bistrot in the Boerum Hill section of Brooklyn, New York, close to bustling Atlantic Avenue to the north and a historic Greek Revival neighborhood to the south. Named after the Roman god of wine, and watched over by Bordeaux native, proprietor, and wine expert Bruno Laclide, the restaurant boasts a singularly superb wine list that will surprise and delight the connoisseur and the novice alike.

Wines include selections from all the major regions of France (organic included), can be purchased by the glass or bottle, and range from deliciously simple and inexpensive to the complex and collectable. Bacchus even features a special cave cachée, or “hidden cave,” offering rare off-menu wines to those who may want to splurge for an exquisite Petrus or Chateau d’Yquem.

Bacchus offers a range of “bistrot fare with flair”—courtesy of Executive Chef Jean-Marc Hardy—along with friendly service in an intimate setting, and complete with an outdoor garden. Born in Sancerre, France, Chef Hardy has put his Gallic signature on every dish, many of which feature a wine sauce as a theme.

The Bacchus menu includes numerous refined dishes such as Gambas Cabiro, a brandy-marinated tiger shrimp served over thyme risotto), served as an appetizer, or Pavé de Cabillau, a cod fish entrée with braised vegetable medley in Champagne sauce, and includes classics such as French onion soup or hanger steak with fries. Dishes here can be subtle or bold, but all integrate a range of bitter, sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors, making for a unique culinary experience. And to complete your dining experience, ask the ever-present Monsieur Laclide to skillfully pair your meal with wine according to your personal taste.

Whether you visit Bacchus for a romantic dinner for two, a fun gathering of friends, or a special celebration such as a wedding, anniversary, or birthday, Bacchus is sure to uphold its excellent reputation for great food, wines, and ambience.