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Reviewed 3 August 2023

This was supposed to be our honeymoon night of our wedding commitment completely ruined by events and reservations staff. Had to cancel all our reservations and plans made.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 21 April 2023 via mobile

We were staying at Rydges in Brisbane South Bank and decided to eat at Bacchus, which is their in-house restaurant. It’s a nice looking restaurant, with excellent ambience and décor. The waiter asked if we had any dietary restrictions. I’m not sure how they anticipated...catering to any special dietary requirements, because when I asked if the broccolini could be cooked with butter instead of soy dressing, the waiter said that “the menu is the menu”. I was surprised that the question wasn’t even presented to the chef. Bacchus presents itself as an upmarket restaurant judging by the magnums of French champagne displayed everywhere and the $55 plus main courses ($80 with a side of veges). I would have expected that the waiter would have posed the question …. I’m sure they had broccolini and butter in their kitchen. We shared Wagyu tongue and pumpkin ravioli for entrée… those dishes were very good. For mains we had duck, served as a small haute cuisine portion. It was good, but not great. We had sides of broccolini and potatoes with black garlic. The food was good, but not worth the money. My son and I both had duck. The cutlery was placed on the table with a white gloved hand (the glove wasn’t the right size for the waiter’s hand) and we both received different knives… This might seem trivial, but this was another factor that you would not expect in a top class restaurant. The dessert menu was not explained but had cryptic descriptions such as “Strawberry” and “Chocolate”…. what?? I decided not to risk over $20 on the mystery dessert. I requested a Stella Artois beer. Some time later, the sommelier informed me that they don’t stock Stella. I can only say that my experience was diminished by the waiter’s off-hand rejection of my very reasonable request about the broccolini right at the start of the evening. This is something that the restaurant manager should take into consideration. Overall, Bacchus missed the markMore

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 16 April 2023

Nice high tea in the city. Lovely service, delicately & yummy set of savory and sweet, the coffee was amazing too! Will recommend 😊

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 8 April 2023

I have order the tasting menu. The first few dishes didn’t hit the right note of a fine dining standard. Luckily the main course have redeem their reputation.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 12 February 2023

Exemplary service, wonderful facilities for a birthday celebration. The service was seamless and top notch. I’d imagined a high tea and the experience was more than I could imagine. Thank you Maria

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 27 January 2023 via mobile

Food flavours and textures were bland and inexciting! I try degustation to try something new, this was a waste of time and money!More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Rob M, General Manager at Bacchus, responded to this reviewResponded 30 January 2023

Hi there, thanks for sharing your experience. We understand some people prefer not to provide feedback on the night so appreciate you letting us know here. We appreciate your menu and pricing insights, we're sorry they did not meet your expectation. We are however glad...More

Reviewed 6 January 2023

The seafood starter was amazing - nothing to fault. But there was too much food for the main and it all came out cold. Dessert was tiramisu, one was find but the other had a weird taste. They seemed to be short staffed, as it...took quite a while to order and receive drinks. This is the second time going to Bacchus, and the food wasn't as good as expected that time either. So probably won't go back for a third time. Its a shame as the venue itself is beautiful.....More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 15 December 2022 via mobile

We had an amazing time celebrating a special family event at this wonderful restaurant. Awesome food, serve and wine. Highly recommended

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 19 November 2022 via mobile

Fantastic pre-theatre fine dining experience. Food was brilliant, service spot on. Even the Queensland Chardonnay was delicious. Absolutely loved it and will be back on a special occasion for sure.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Explore35186540289, Manager at Bacchus, responded to this reviewResponded 14 December 2022

Dear Keryn, Thank you for your kind review of your dining experience. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the wine, thank you for trying a bottle from our very own sunshine state. We hope to look after you for your next pre-theatre occasion. Kind regards,...More

Reviewed 3 November 2022

We had a very special night at Bachus and chose the degustacion menu. Evrything was perfect including the matched wines and the explanations of why these were chosen - lovely friendly staff - thank you!

Date of visit: October 2022
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Explore35186540289, Manager at Bacchus, responded to this reviewResponded 5 November 2022

Dear drb0bb, Thank you for your kind review, we're glad to hear you enjoyed the degustation and wine pairing. We hope to look after you again in the near future. Kind regards, Christie Lawler Restaurant Manager

Reviewed 29 October 2022 via mobile

Had the best evening in Bacchus South Bank catching up with friends and dining in this establishment. The food was exceptional and presented so well and the staff could not be faulted. Amazing and unique experience, a great dining experience for any occasion.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Explore35186540289, Manager at Bacchus, responded to this reviewResponded 5 November 2022

Dear Kimberley, Thank you for your lovely review, it's a pleasure to hear you enjoyed your evening catching up with friends. Your comments on the food and service are gratefully received. With thanks, Christie Lawler Restaurant Manager

Reviewed 28 October 2022 via mobile

Warm and welcoming atmosphere with fine dining vibe as soon as you walk through the door making you feel relaxed and ready to enjoy. Not only was there impeccable service and knowledge of the dishes but they were very well presented and tasted delicious. I...will definitely be returningMore

Date of visit: September 2022
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Explore35186540289, Manager at Bacchus, responded to this reviewResponded 5 November 2022

Dear Lily, Thank you for your lovely review! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed everything, and we look forward to serving you on your return. Kind regards, Christie Lawler Restaurant Manager

Reviewed 28 October 2022

I had a wonderful time at Bacchus catching up with some of my closest colleagues. We had a fine dining experience that ended with a delicious chocolate cigar for dessert. I'd like to thank Christie and Kevin, I forgot one more... so sorry... for their...attentive, luxury delivery of customer service.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Explore35186540289, Manager at Bacchus, responded to this reviewResponded 5 November 2022

Dear mcarbonell, I'm glad to hear you had a wonderful time dining in the restaurant. Your kind comments have been passed on to Kevin and our whole restaurant team. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future. Warm regards, Christie...More

Reviewed 24 October 2022 via mobile

We enjoyed the degustation menu to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The experience was magical. The service was spot on with attentive staff who were there when you needed them but didn’t hover or intrude. Silver service provided a theatrical backdrop for the exquisite food. Seven...courses plus palate cleanses and amuse bouche provided a parade of tastes and textures that continuously surprised and delighted us. We didn’t choose the wine pairings but the sommelier helped us choose some beautiful wines by the glass and a fabulous and affordable champagne to make our night special. Some of the highlights were the champagne lobster entree, the juicy duck breast main and the absolutely fabulous honey and chamomile bee desert. I also had the best clover club cocktail ever. Altogether a memorable night to celebrate our AnniversaryMore

Date of visit: October 2022
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Explore35186540289, Manager at Bacchus, responded to this reviewResponded 5 November 2022

Dear Pioneer16455065935, Thank you for your generous review. We always appreciate the privilege of hosting a special occasion, and we're pleased to hear you enjoyed the degustation so much. Your kind comments on food, wine, cocktails and service are gratefully received by the whole restaurant...More

Reviewed 12 October 2022

Dull, bland, lacking character and distinction or even taste - this is the unfortunate truth about the supposedly 'highly rated' cuisine at Bacchus Rydges. The ingredients of the dishes on the menu appear delightful - but the combination & composition of the ingredients was timid...and lacking any sort of 'signature' by the chef. The expensive food was so tasteless and so unsatisfying that after eating the hors d'oeuvres and mains, we went to a nearby Spanish restaurant to have a real dinner.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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ficarter97
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Response from Stevie_Macs-1 | Reviewed this property |
you definitely need to book. They get very busy!
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Response from Robert W | Reviewed this property |
Sorry re delay Main meals only then and get out for around $100 with a drink, although I suggest join Rydges Club if at the hotel and you will get 20% off, then you can lash out a little more.
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Hi Marls 71, Thank you for your question regarding children. We do accommodate Children in the restaurant and do have a special children's menu available. If you would like to send me your email address i would be more than... More
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5