Bacari Culver City
Culver City
Restaurant in Culver City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Bacari Culver City is a practical Main Street pick for casual celebrations, dates, group dinners when ease matters more than formality. Book it for a lively Culver City night with flexible hours; cross-shop elsewhere if the occasion needs a quieter room, a clearly defined cuisine format, or a more polished special-occasion feel.
About Bacari Culver City
Bacari Culver City is a casual venue in Culver City with hours that cover every evening of the week and extend later on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. The clearest planning case is direct: choose it when the priority is a Culver City option with casual dress and broad operating hours. In that sense, it works best as a practical fit first: a place to keep on the shortlist when location, timing, an easygoing dress expectation are the main needs.
Its schedule is the most useful detail for planning. Bacari Culver City opens at 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday, at 11:30 AM on Friday, at 10:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Closing times vary by day, with later service on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, so the strongest use case depends on matching the specific day to your plans rather than assuming the same window all week. If your decision depends on menu specifics, dietary accommodations, reservations, or group policies, check those directly before booking.
Book it when the basics fit your plan
For a night out in Culver City, Bacari Culver City is easiest to evaluate by its practical details: casual dress and a schedule that includes both weeknight evenings and longer weekend hours. That makes it a reasonable candidate to consider when timing matters, especially compared with venues whose hours may not match your plan. It is also useful when you are narrowing options and want a straightforward match on location, hours, dress.
For price, menu format, cuisine, reservation details, chef information, check the venue's current channels before making those part of your decision. This keeps the planning grounded: the hours and casual dress code can help establish whether Bacari Culver City belongs in the conversation, while the finer points should be checked before they shape a firm decision. Readers comparing across the city can also use our full Culver City restaurants guide, with broader city planning in our full Culver City hotels guide, our full Culver City bars guide, our full Culver City wineries guide, our full Culver City experiences guide.
The practical call
Reservations: Check directly if booking matters. Timing: Monday and Tuesday run 4:30–10 PM, Wednesday 4:30–10:30 PM, Thursday 4:30–11 PM, Friday 11:30 AM–12 AM, Saturday 10:30 AM–12 AM, Sunday 10:30 AM–10 PM. Dress: Casual. Group fit: Check ahead for larger parties. Decision: consider Bacari Culver City when its casual dress code and operating hours fit your plan; check directly if you need details on menu, price, service style, or dietary accommodations before choosing.
Planning details
- Location
- 3833 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- eatwithbacari.com
- Phone
- +13239866763
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bacari Culver City channels a Venetian bacaro into a Los Angeles Main Street setting, keeping the convivial spirit of cicchetti while shifting from standing-room grazing to a sit-down dining room. The effect is social and unpretentious: small plates and wine-forward service encourage rounds and conversation rather than a formal, plated meal. The neighborhood context—a walkable, creative Mid-City corridor—keeps the energy grounded and local. Overall it reads as an approachable, wine-centric spot that balances the informal, market-driven origins of the bacaro with the comfort of a seated dining room.
Best For
This is a place to gather for relaxed, shareable meals and evening wine rounds. The small-plates, cicchetti logic makes it well suited to groups who want to taste broadly and pass plates, and the wine-forward focus points the visit toward dinner and after-work socializing. Its Main Street location in Culver City positions it as a neighborhood anchor—good for locals, creative workers, and visitors seeking a convivial, slightly lively night out rather than a formal dining experience.
Ordering Tips
Think in rounds and shareables: order multiple small plates to pass rather than single entrées. Lean into the wine program—the bacaro tradition here favors natural and regional wines served alongside cicchetti-style bites. Try signature items like the Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Tuscan Kale Salad or the Bacari Burger as sharable highlights, and pace the meal with a mix of lighter bites and richer plates so the table can keep grazing and ordering wine in succession.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vintage European pub-inspired design blending warmth, comfort, and lively energy with live music.
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
- Tuscan Kale Salad
- Bacari Burger
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
For a more cuisine-led Culver City meal, try Ms. Chi Cafe or Piccalilli. For a higher-budget sushi occasion, The Brothers Sushi is the more focused alternative.
Restaurant context
How Bacari Culver City compares nearby
Bacari Culver City is the easier social booking in this set: useful when the group wants Culver City convenience and a lively room without building the night around a formal dining format. Ms. Chi Cafe is the better cross-shop if the group wants a more cuisine-led casual meal in Culver City, while Piccalilli makes more sense for diners prioritizing a sharper restaurant-night feel in the same city.
Cerveteca Culver City is the stronger backup for a casual neighborhood alternative when the plan is flexible and the group does not need a premium format. The Brothers Sushi sits in a different lane: sushi, Japanese, $$$$, so choose it when the budget and occasion call for a more focused splurge rather than an easy Culver City group dinner.
Veda Yoga - Venice is not a like-for-like dinner comparison, so it should not replace this booking for a restaurant night. For most readers, the decision is simple: choose Bacari Culver City for ease and group energy; choose The Brothers Sushi for a higher-budget Japanese meal; choose Ms. Chi Cafe or Piccalilli when the food identity matters more than booking convenience.
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Compare Bacari Culver City
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacari Culver City | Culver City | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Ms. Chi Cafe | Culver City | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Veda Yoga - Venice | Los Angeles | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Piccalilli | Culver City | ; | ; | 2025 Good Food Guide 100 Best Local Restaurants · 2026Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 Michelin Plate |
| Cerveteca Culver City | Los Angeles | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The Brothers Sushi | Los Angeles | Sushi, Japanese | $$$$ | 2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #3112025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #3332024 Michelin PlatePearl Recommended Restaurants |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bacari Culver City good for solo dining?
Bacari Culver City works for a casual solo meal in Culver City if its hours fit your schedule. Hours include evening service daily, with later closing on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
What are alternatives to Bacari Culver City in Culver City?
Other Culver City options to compare include Piccalilli, Cerveteca Culver City, Ms. Chi Cafe, The Brothers Sushi. Use practical basics, such as hours and dress code, then check each venue directly for menu, price, reservation, dietary details.
What should I wear to Bacari Culver City?
Bacari Culver City has a casual dress code, so casual clothing is appropriate.
Is Bacari Culver City good for a special occasion?
It depends on the occasion. Bacari Culver City has a casual dress code and broad weekly hours. For seating, private dining, menu format, group policies, check directly if those details matter for your celebration.
