Bacari Adams

Name: Bacari Adams
Address: 2308 S Union Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90007
Telephone: (213) 459-1899
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

457 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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Bacari W. Adams is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the original restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Offering a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers from around the world, we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.

Our team provides warm hospitality in our comfortable, intimate dining room marked plaster walls and vintage light fixtures.

We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari W. Adams is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 25, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

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(213) 459-1899

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean, Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(213) 459-1899
Website
https://www.bacariwadams.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Lior Hillel
Private party facilities
We love to host big groups! We can accommodate up to 30 people at our communal dining table and up to 50 in our main dining room. We can also host your private event for up to 150 guests. For more information, please contact us Events@bacari.us. Look forward to hosting you soon!
Private party contact
Alex Kefalos: (888) 230-8421

Location
2308 S Union Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90007
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Hoover
Parking details
We have a parking lot behind our restaurant, the entrance for which is located on 24th street, just east of Union Ave. If the lot is full, there is typically street parking available on Union Ave. as well as 24th street.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Chopped Salad**$7.00
crispy black kale, persian cucumber, heirloom cherry tomato, green onion, crumbled feta, za'atar, sumac, kale tahini
Crab Crostini**$9.50
claw meat, chef's dressing, charred showshke/peppers
Noa's Cauliflower* **$7.00
caramelized, chipotle sauce, mixed greens
Ceviche**$9.00
raw wild caught red snapper, green curry, coconut milk, lime, calabrese pepper, garlic butter telera roll
Tofu Scramble* **$8.00
roasted bell pepper, kale, spanish onion, pomegranate sweet chili sauce, grilled sourdough
Chipotle Chicken Wings$9.00
buttermilk batter, smoked pepper sauce, blue cheese creme fraiche, scallion
Free-Range Egg Pizza$8.00
fromage blanc, caramelized onion, mixed greens, mozzarella
Chai Tea Custard* **$8.00
chia seed, coconut milk, elderflower macerated berries, crushed marcona almond
Croque Madame$8.00
pastrami and onion ragu, five-cheese sauce, fried egg, telera roll
Potato Hash**$8.00
chorizo, bell pepper, caramelized onion, mornay sauce, fried egg
Brussels Sprouts* **$9.00
caramelized, pomegranate molasses, creme fraiche, pomegranate seeds
Shakshouka* **$8.00
house rustic tomato sauce, bell pepper, sous vide egg, parsley, baguette
Bacaro Burger**$8.00
open faced, fresh tomato, caramelized onion, worcestershire aioli, telera roll
Bacaro Fries**$9.00
chef's "BCN" sauce, fried egg
Poached Shrimp$9.00
citrus chili, shaved radish, parsley, basil
Crab Cake Benedict$8.00
panko crusted claw meat, freshly made grapefruit hollandaise, sous vide egg
Wild Mushroom Polenta**$9.00
chanterelle, wood ear, shiitake, cremini, scallion, cucumber
Gravlax Pizza$8.00
salt, sugar, and beet-cured salmon, smashed avocado, pickled red onion, creme fraiche, crispy dough
Warm Kale Salad**$8.00
sauteed, lardons, vinaigrette, sous-vide egg
Bacaro Pancakes$8.00
whole wheat, flax seed, hemp seed, cardamom butter, fresh fruit
Chef's French Toast$8.00
house baked brioche/challah, vanilla custard, market fruit
Ancient Grain Salad* **$9.00
red, white, & black quinoa, red rice, black rice, kale, fresh tomato, citrus avocado dressing
House-Made Granola Bowl* **$8.00
fresh fruit, greek yogurt, clover honey, fresh mint
Goat Cheese Polenta**$8.00
ground leg of lamb ragu, smoked pepper sauce, fried egg
Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates**$9.00
parmigiano-reggiano stuffed

Sides

Extra Baguette$1.50
Extra Pancake$3.00
Fresh Fruit$2.50
1 Egg$2.00
2 Eggs$3.00
Bacon (2 Strips)$3.00
Substitute Egg Whites$2.00

Drinks

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice$4.00
Coffee$3.00
Macchiato$3.50
Cold Brew$4.00
Latte$4.00
Espresso$3.00
Cappuccino$4.00

What 457 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Downtown / South and East LA
Neighborhood Gem
Downtown / South and East LA
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time at this location and we were pleasantly surprised. I had made a reservation for another restaurant & unfortunately I made the mistake of booking the wrong Saturday. I quickly did a search for restaurants & found this little gem. When you walk in this restaurant gives you a sense of Spain. There’s beautiful arches & the lifting makes you feel super relaxed. We started off with cocktails & quickly moved through the Tapas menu. We had the Seabass, shrimp, stuffed mushrooms, sliders & Brussels sprouts & everything was delicious!!! Our waiter was amazing, never missed a beat. The ambiance was lovely & we will definitely be back.
R
Rich
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great affordable food, nice vibe for catching up with friends
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JOELH
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best brunch place I've been to in Los Angeles! I highly recommend the Chilaquiles, pancakes and wings! Bottomless drinks$25!
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Evelyn
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing! The Oaxaca pasta was the best!
BG
BrianG
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic food!! And really great service. Just a super well managed restaurant. They deliver on quality, aren’t too expensive, and always are a great experience for a good date.
g
gabriel
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
the service was slower than preferable considering the low amount of people, the food was okay but not amazing for the price
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Laura
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience2
Seven of us had lunch at Bacari & love the food! However, the service was poor. There was a private party taking the entire inside of the restaurant and had a long wait for the bathroom, there were a few 15 or person groups outdoors along with the regular diners. The outdoor area needed another server. We were asked to put all of our orders in, including dessert as the kitchen was closing. Our desserts were stuffed on the table as we were still eating out main dishes, and the servers did not understand this was not ok. Our group collected plates and placed them on the next table to be able to eat comfortably. We all love the food at Bacari and have dined at all the locations, but them having that many large groups is just plain greedy.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Amazing staff and service on a busy USC graduation weekend!!
OG
OGar
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
I tried to set up a lovely birthday meal for myself and my friends however, that dream was abruptly crushed. Our table wasn't ready for 40 minutes. By the time we were seated the restaurant and bar were set to close in 15 minutes. On top of that, our group was verbally harassed by a homeless individual. Not a fan.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lauren made sure our experience was incredible and was one of the friendliest, most efficient servers I’ve ever had the pleasure of dining with. The food was delightful, her recommendations were on point, and we thoroughly enjoyed our evening. We will be back!
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Dinner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Mother’s Day brunch
MS
MargaretS
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
The food was ok. Nothing special or memorable. Service was also fair.
QO
QuincyO
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place has changed in so many ways since my last visit. All good ways! The menu's more robust, the food is just as delicious as before. They have a wonderful happy hour (BOGO house wine and $5 margaritas on Mondays). Will this be my new happy hour spot? I think so!
DT
DanaT
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love it here! The food is amazing and it's a perfect place to eat right before a local show. Thanks so much!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Miriam was a spectacular server and was very attentive. Great place.
CM
ChristineM
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food. Good service
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Panterafb
Las Vegas
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Second time visiting. Going to be my go to whenever I attend an event at USC. Tapas style so you get to try multiple items. Service was great as was the food.
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Foodie
Central Coast
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
I've had great experiences with the Bacari restaurants, and I came to this one for Easter brunch. The place was pretty busy, so the service was lacking a lot. I ordered the egg pizza and was pleased with it, and the ambience was very nice. I would like to come back again to try their dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our second time at Bacari, first time at this particular location. We were celebrating Easter with our family and having a meal after my husband finished doing a show around the corner. Again, great service and incredible food. We can’t wait to come back!
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WesleyA
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience4
The drinks were the best part and decently priced. The food was mediocre. The service was terrible. Our server kept forgetting to come over, it took 45 minutes to even get water, and they sneak in a 4% automatic gratuity under the guise that it’s optional but you have to tell the server you want it removed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Sat in the outdoor patio which was very nicely heated.
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Aaron
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came in for DineLA week. Went with the chicken breast, Mac and cheese, and squash. Started with a cocktail. Unfortunately can't remember the name but it had whiskey and blackberries. It was refreshing and delicious. As for the food, everything was at a minimum solid. The chicken breast with the risotto cake and jalapenos was really good, the squash dish came with some greens and grain that all went really well together, and the Mac and cheese had a great crunch on the panko breading. Finally, the bread pudding came out. This stuff was great. Piping hot with a really nice texture and flavor. Really great way to end the meal. Had no idea food this good was this close to where I live. Definitely glad I went and can't wait to go back!
EM
ElisaM
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food and staff. Great experience every time we go!
KY
KaiY
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
I appreciated the vibe of the place, but it could be a little bit brighter to see the menu
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for dine la and had a wonderful time! Definitely will be back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Really cute restaurant, food was yummy but the service is what stood out! Will definitely come back.
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anar
Orange County
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
We order 5 different plates that complimented each other. The sangrias not so good. Something on it had a taste that I was not acquired. This was our second time here and we’re not disappointed.
LN
LindaN
Orange County
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Enjoyed the meal at Bacari. Staff very friendly! Shrimp ceviche and gnocchi were the favorites.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had an amazing brunch with my family. Love the tapas style brunch dining. Allows you to try lots of different options. Service was top notch! Food was excellent and service was amazing!
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margie
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
I love these restaurants but in all honesty the food is not as good as Playa del Rey
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience1
They REALLY need to work on their wine menu. It’s awful. Cocktails were bad too. Food was just fine. Bread pudding was delish.
AO
AlexisO
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bacari was amazing. Food was delicious. And service was on point.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and delicious food! We loved the Basil Breeze cocktail and pear and burrata pizza, especially, but everything is very good.
RU
RyeU
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Great, laid back place to eat for brunch. Lively energy, good mix of people. Very down to earth and super fun/chill to hang with a few friends.
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rabenbru
Los Angeles
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My second and not the last time to Bacari Adams; both times before a concert at the Shrine. Love this place i had; shrimp ceviche. excellent Chicken with capers. excellent Snow peas. SUPERB reccomend highly
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TamarF
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, kind, attentive service. They went above and beyond to make date night special - we were blown away. And every dish was very tasty and perfectly prepared. Thanks!
KM
KevinM
Los Angeles
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My third time here. The good - music, outdoor patio & food - Food came out fast and hot and everything was fresh and delicious. 3 favorites - Bacari fries w/bacon, shrimp ceviche and lamb stuffed eggplant The excellent - service!!! Waitress was amazing. Bartender greeted us as we were walking past, then held a short conversation with us when he personally delivered our drinks. Ok, the bad - The only issue with this place is the online menu hasn't been upgraded. It's still extremely affordable, but don't believe the prices on their website or Opentable.
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TeclaE
New York Area
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
Terrible in every way.
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Kelkal
Seattle
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience2
Back garden was loud! Kinda crazy but our server was delightful. Good at this location was just so so, but there were tons of large groups there at the same time.
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AlmaC
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience3
Drinks need a lot of improvement!...service was amazing!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bacari Adams using the Order Online button. Bacari Adams also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Bacari Adams also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 459-1899.

Bacari Adams is rated 4.6 stars by 457 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 25, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(213) 459-1899

Delivery

Order online

2308 S Union Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90007

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Hoover
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have a parking lot behind our restaurant, the entrance for which is located on 24th street, just east of Union Ave. If the lot is full, there is typically street parking available on Union Ave. as well as 24th street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Lior Hillel
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.bacariwadams.com/
Phone number
(213) 459-1899
Private party facilities
We love to host big groups! We can accommodate up to 30 people at our communal dining table and up to 50 in our main dining room. We can also host your private event for up to 150 guests. For more information, please contact us Events@bacari.us. Look forward to hosting you soon!
Private party contact
Alex Kefalos: (888) 230-8421

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Bacari Adams

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Order delivery or takeout

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Delivery

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Brussels Sprouts

Bacaro Fries

Bread Pudding

Bottomless

Mimosa

Sangria

Sparkling Sangria

Bloody Mary

Bellini

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Chopped Salad**$7.00

Crab Crostini**$9.50

Noa's Cauliflower* **$7.00

Ceviche**$9.00

Tofu Scramble* **$8.00

Chipotle Chicken Wings$9.00

Free-Range Egg Pizza$8.00

Chai Tea Custard* **$8.00

Croque Madame$8.00

Potato Hash**$8.00

Brussels Sprouts* **$9.00

Shakshouka* **$8.00

Bacaro Burger**$8.00

Bacaro Fries**$9.00

Poached Shrimp$9.00

Crab Cake Benedict$8.00

Wild Mushroom Polenta**$9.00

Gravlax Pizza$8.00

Warm Kale Salad**$8.00

Bacaro Pancakes$8.00

Chef's French Toast$8.00

Ancient Grain Salad* **$9.00

House-Made Granola Bowl* **$8.00

Goat Cheese Polenta**$8.00

Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates**$9.00

Sides

Extra Baguette$1.50

Extra Pancake$3.00

Fresh Fruit$2.50

1 Egg$2.00

2 Eggs$3.00

Bacon (2 Strips)$3.00

Substitute Egg Whites$2.00

Drinks

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice$4.00

Coffee$3.00

Macchiato$3.50

Cold Brew$4.00

Latte$4.00

Espresso$3.00

Cappuccino$4.00

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