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- Hours:
Mon-Sat 10:30 am - 4 pm
Mon-Sun 4:30 pm - 10 pm
Sun 10 am - 3 pm
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Mon, Sun, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Intimate
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
124 reviews for Marché Bacchus
Review Highlights
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"We all finished with the simple but great Bread Pudding." In 16 reviews -
"Who knew such a cool place was hidden away in desert shores." In 8 reviews -
"2) Probably the best french Onion soup I have ever had." In 15 reviews
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123 reviews in English
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Review from Allison P.
Las Vegas, NV
5/2/2012
My goodness, this is a charming little restaurant that I never knew about until brought here by a friend. I can't believe I forgot to review it. I loved the outdoor seating- nicely designed with a casual but sophisticated look that invites diners to relax and stay awhile. Someone described it as "intimate" and "romantic" and I would have to agree- a great spot for a date, or even to come by yourself! The roof helps keep the direct heat of the sun from frying you but the space opens up to a pretty view of a small body of water populated by ducks and geese (and fish?) and lined with cute homes.
They must have updated the menu since my visit, as I now don't see the upscale version of the grilled cheese sandwich that I'd enjoyed immensely. While the food is creative, tasty and somewhat pricey, I really would patronize this spot for the atmosphere. The waitstaff are friendly and the place is simply gorgeous. I highly recommend this place. -
Review from Christie O.
Las Vegas, NV
4/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
I have been patronizing MB since it was a small but well stocked wine store owned by a lovely French couple who added a lunch counter, the impetus of the beautiful lakefront dining Mecca of today.
Through the years, the couple retired and Jeff lovingly took the helm. The addition of the huge patio complete with misters, waterfall and fireplace only improved on ambience. Saturday free wine tastings, Jazz music, and the brilliant "choose your bottle & pay minimum corkage" (waived Mondays) is a deal in a town that marks up wine shamelessly. Get on the email list for a heads up on special dinners/pairings, etc.
Chef Stratta had those resistant to change up in arms, but the rotating menu & lunch specials are favorite "forget you are in Vegas" steals, with daily specials a bonus. It can get crowded as this is a power lunch spot.
I'm a big fan of fish, simply prepared and they are always willing to adjust to requests. Mom loved a perfectly prepared roast chicken with frites and Dad is a steak man. All appetites are sated with flair. Another nice option is to choose a bottle of wine and catch up over a delightful charcuterie, beet salad or other small plates.
The lake is lovely and the ducks charming, sometimes stealing sugar packets and napkins Staff can be hit or miss, especially when busy but are usually hit.
Sunday brunch is always a good call. Many friends have thanked me for introducing them to this very special spot & it has earned the nickname "your French place"
Hope it remains so for many more years to come as small, exceptional off Strip dining is rare and should be supported, IMHO. -
Review from Kate L.
4/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
If/When I make it back to the magical Summerlin suburb, we will definitely be back to this little gem!
First of all, if you can find it through the maze of neighborhoods and suburb distractions, the Marche Bacchus is nestled in some corporate retail plaza and boasts the most amazing patio....EVER! This patio is completely all weather....and on this particular night, it was a little chilly, but you never would have known it. We were seated by the fire, and almost roasting in our seats. But they were happy to turn it down for us when we asked. Which brings me to the service:
AWESOME!
Joe was super nice and to the Beau's surprise, a beer connoisseur. I swear, I saw his face light up when the Beau asked him what beers they had available. Joe recommended an amazing beer that he just loved, and now we have to find here in MPLS. But otherwise, he was excellent, attentive and talkative. The only downside, I would say, would be that when I ordered a couple of reserve wines, he didn't ask me what size. I thought one was the glass, and the other was the bottle, so I was thinking that what I ordered was the glass size. What I got was the most expensive glass of wine....ever. That kind of stunk, but they were super good wines.
The Beau ordered Steak Frites and I had the Warm Spinach Salad appetizer with the Sea Scallop appetizer for dinner. I have no idea how to make Chorizo vinaigrette, but I was blown away by this salad. And the scallops were amazing. The beau loved his dinner too and I was lucky he was willing to share. Their fries were delicious and the steak was perfectly done.
Their wine store is awesome, although we didn't really look at much. I hear you can purchase your wine and drink it with dinner - which is completely awesome. And according to Joe, you can catch the owner on an episode of Pawn Stars! He was the expert brought in to identify an original bottle of Dom Champagne.
This is definitely a place I would recommend to anyone who wants something completely off the strip, quiet, casual, but also sophisticated and intimate. The Beau and I had an amazing time and agreed, this was the highlight of our trip.
Great atmosphere combined with great food and EXCELLENT service, this was definitely our favorite. Thanks to all the local Las Vegas Yelpers that clued us in.
Oh....and it is true about the bread pudding. It is a MUST when you go.Listed in: 100 in 2012
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Review from Nicole P.
Las Vegas, NV
5/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
Went there for a wedding. Great view and service. The Chef nailed all our filets, perfect medium (there were 45 of us). I wish my beet salad had a bit more goat cheese. The live music was a nice touch. I wish I lived closer. Great wine, nice music, view awesome, and good food.
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Review from Cassaundra S.
Las Vegas, NV
5/13/2012
I took my family for mothers day to this restaurant and what a disappoint. They got greedy, they were under staffed, overbooked and under prepared.
It was uncomfortably hot! The fans were broken, the misters were not available yet. On top of that the servers were so busy they couldn't refill our water glasses. It's Vegas, it's May, at 600 dollars for our table you really should be prepared.
Our table we reserved was 30 minutes late to be seated. It would be a hour before we would eat our first plate. Which seemed mass produced standardized at best.
The cherry on top was when the hostess entered the bathroom and ejaculated an expletive upon finding both bathroom stalls were occupied. While this would not normally bother me in the slightest. What she did not know was that I was waiting for my 5 year old niece in the stall. The behavior of their entire staff was manic and panicked. I am sorry to write such a poor review for a place I so dearly loved. But then again Marche Bacchus let me down too. -
Review from Steph P.
3/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
This is the perfect date night spot! Wonderful restaurant + wine shop = $10 corkage Start by perusing their fantastic wine shop, where you can pick up a bottle or 2. Then head to dinner on their outdoor patio overlooking the lake with live music. Take a culinary adventure while enjoying blissful conversation with your lover. I can't imagine a more perfect evening.
They offer a free wine tasting every Saturday from 11:30am - 1pm. Don't be fooled, it may be a free tasting, but they spoil guests with some really good wines. Despite the fact that we come for the free wine tasting, we can't leave without buying some treats from their wine store.
About 2 years ago I had the best scallops I've ever tasted here. I'm hoping that they come back on the menu soon. -
Review from Kat G.
Beverly Hills, CA
3/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
Ambiance on the patio by the water 5-star
Choice of vegetarian/vegan options 1-star
Value of the $11 Caesar salad 1-star
Time to be served:10 minutes, had to ask for extra dressing, quite dry.
Time for food (sandwich) being served with 5 tables occupied: 25 minutes
Alert: don't order an appetizer salad as the entree or you will be eating 1st while your friends watch you eat, then when you are done, wait & watch them eat. Happened at next table too. Not cool.
So basically a good place to sit & have a glass of wine & salad OR sandwich if you are not in a rush. -
Review from Alex S.
1/27/2012
Mmmmm what a meal!!! Started with the beef tartar and escargot. The tartar was delicious , one of the best I ever had. I don't think they use raw eggs in making it, but it was the perfect consistency with capers and a little grated egg on top. The escargot was kind of a miss, it would have been delicious if there was salt, and less wine taste in the dish. All I could taste was alcohol.
For entree wife had modules frites, I the red snapper. The moules were extremely fresh, but the dish lacked salt and once again needed a little more reduction as the alcohol flavor was quite strong. ( it is a wine shop lol ). But once a little salt was added it was still pretty good. The snapper was delicious, and moist, served over polenta that was perfectly cooked, haricot vert and clams with chorizo. The dish was worked extremely well, and every last bite was eaten! We also had the Brussels sprouts and glazed carrots as sides. Carrots were pretty good, but the Brussels sprouts with bacon were amazzzzzing . Best Brussels sprouts anywhere. I promise!!!!!
For dessert we had the goat cheese panna cotta and the ... Almond sugar cake? Sorry cant remember it's French name. Both were home runs, the panna cotta was velvety and rich but perfectly balanced with the honey sauce and poached figs. The cake was decadent yet light, not too sweet and delicious with the diced marinated apples on top. Both desserts were def. craveable and outstanding.
All in all a fantastic meal. Will be returning ! -
Review from Lisa D.
I can't believe I sat lakeside, outdoors yesterday in the middle of February, while enjoying a fabulous meal with friends without freezing to death!
Yes, Marche Bacchus has an enclosed outdoor patio with a fireplace and heaters, yet the "walls" were clear so as not to obstruct the view of the lake. My friends and I showed up at 3:30, which is right in the midst of their light bite menu, so our dining options were very limited, just appetizers and salads.
Upon entering the restaurant, you will pass through their little wine shop. I always pick up a bottle in the store and bring it to my table to drink with my meal for a $10 corkage fee. Being the cheapo that I am, I always go for the cheapest, or shall I say least expensive bottle that I can find. I mean, it's always good, right?
We ordered escargot, which was amazing in a delectable garlic butter sauce - it reminded me of my favorite shrimp scampi. Next came the asparagus soup, which had the consistency and appearance of Gerber "peas" baby food, but luckily the soup had a wonderful flavor and the bacon and chives sprinkled on top made it that much better.
The Crab Louie Salad could have had more crab meat on it as I barely tasted any. A large amount of avocado is sliced on top and a French type dressing and capers rounds this salad out nicely.
For dessert, we ordered the bread pudding which was out of this world. I think I'd go back here just for a glass of wine and bread pudding. My friends tried the flourless chocolate cake (which by the way was gluten free) that was drizzled with a raspberry sauce and the crème brulee, which was prepared traditionally. -
Review from Brian I.
Las Vegas, NV
4/21/2012
This is one of our favorite restaurants in all of Las Vegas. The food is great. The atmosphere and views are superb. The service is consistently terrific. I also like the fact that you can buy a fine bottle of wine in their wine shop and only pay $10 as a corkage fee. It's no surprise that locals, like myself, consistently recognize Marche Bacchus as one of the best restaurants in Las Vegas.
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Review from Leslie M.
Las Vegas, NV
3/28/2012
My husband and I really enjoy this place. Whether it's for weekend brunch or a nice evening dinner, the patio is so romantic and the wine selection and food are amazing. They offer a broad array of wines at all price points. The food is delicious and everything I have ordered has been superb. On weekends, they sometimes have live music. I would highly recommend this place, as it is off the beaten path and a Vegas treasure.
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Review from Foodie M.
Las Vegas, NV
5/12/2012
Best Croque Monsieur I've had in a long time. Just excellent. Server was very professional. Setting was amazing. Can't wait to return.
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Review from Jodi M.
Las Vegas, NV
3/29/2012 3 Check-ins Here
This is my favorite restaurant in Las Vegas. I love the wine shop, the food, the atmosphere, the evenings with live music, and the Saturday free wine tastings. This is my oasis in the desert. Just sitting out on the patio with a glass of wine looking out over the water makes me forget all my worries. I also love that the menu changes seasonally, providing me with exciting new choices (although there are times when I really miss some dishes but have to wait to have them again, like the short ribs in the winter -- delicious!). This is also a really great place for lunch if you're not on a strict schedule. Such tastiness should not be rushed!
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Review from Jenny W.
The easiest way to get here is to go to Lake Mead and Mariner. Make the turn onto Mariner where Buca di Beppo is, then look for Regatta and make a left. You'll be surprised to find such a beautiful wine store and restaurant overlooking their own lake, across from other beautiful houses and condominiums.
They have a heated patio and outdoor seating. The hostess, Tina, really wants you to sit outside. I have an inkling it's because there's a different server for outdoor seating and she needs to help the server out, but we opted for indoor seating and ended up with Laurel as our server.
She was very professional, nice, prompt, and sweet. She knew her menu well and was even able to provide vegetarian options to someone from another table.
The wine store is beautifully lit, has some of the awards they have received, and is a great deal for people who like to dine with wine, because normally wines are marked up 300% at a fine-dining establishment, but if you dine with Marché Bacchus and buy a bottle of wine and get it served there, the mark-up is generally only around 30%.
I've been to Marché Bacchus twice, once last year and once yesterday. Both times, the food was solid, and the service was friendly and professional.
This time around, I ordered the
Escargot: sea snails with melted herb butter. "Monte au beurre," right chef? You can never have too much butter. It was great for dipping the fresh bread they brought us as well.
Moules Frites: There aren't too many first bites where I wish I could have another first bite of that same exact bite. This was one of those rare moments. My palate was so lucky as to taste this mussel washed over with this great sauce. The taste of alcohol and butter and the freshness of the mussels really created a mezcla of bliss for a moment in time. Then I quickly went back for more. The fries are really crispy, not made in-house, probably come from a large brown bag, but the starch they battered the fries in really made the fries very crispy. Delectable! No ketchup for me!
Half-Pound Burger: Überly soft bread, perfect medium-temperature patty, melted cheese, fresh and slightly pickled rings of onions crowned the patty, and again the same delicious and crispy fries. How could I ever be a vegetarian?
Rum Bread Pudding: Order this 30 minutes in advance. Last year, my server forgot to order it as he was supposed to time the ordering. This year, Laurel made sure to remember and even let us know when she ordered it, right around before the entreés were going to come out. When the bread pudding came out, there was a side of cinnamon apple sauce that went quite well with the bread pudding. I must add that the bread pudding was not as moist as bread puddings should normally be. Bread pudding was traditionally made with left-over bread and needed to be moist because it was supposed to be drenched in custard as that would help the bread soften. Of course, it was still very yummy.
Last year, I also had their charcuterie. From what I recall, the charcuterie had a very nice mix of pear, apple, candied walnuts, and different cheeses and thinly sliced meats. My eyes couldn't help but glance over to the 11-top next to me when the platters of fromage came to their table. There were apricots, pickles, cheeses, and slices of apples on their plates. Everything looked really delicious, even as I was ready to leave.
I am excited about my next visit to Marché Bacchus and hope it won't be another year before I come back. -
Review from Kristen H.
CORONA DL MAR, CA
5/9/2012
Great lunch spot on the water. The patio is perfect for a relaxing meal away from the Vegas crowd. Market allows you to buy bottles of wine at retail prices for a nominal corkage with your meal.
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Review from Clint B.
One of the best off the strip restaurants I've been to in this town. What the exterior lacks in curb appeal (it's located in a dated strip mall with a non-descript facade) the interior more than makes up for it with a quaint, romantic atmosphere not found elsewhere in Las Vegas. It's two biggest selling points: a wine shop and a patio overlooking a lake.
I love the wine shop! With several rows of wines displayed, there are plenty of varietals to choose and a wide range of prices for both the big spenders and the penny pinchers (I'm somewhere in between). So, after you check in at the host stand -- which is by the front door at the cash register -- peruse their wine selection and take it to the table with you. They'll just add the wine to your dinner check, plus a ten dollar corkage fee.
There's a small indoor dining area, but the best place to sit is on their patio. During the winter it's enclosed and has heat lamps so you'll be able to dine there year-round. Don't expect a breathtaking view. We're not talking about one of the Great Lakes. It's in a desert, after all, so the body of water is fairly small. But the overall experience and atmosphere is one that is unique to the city.
The food is very good. The menu is on the conservative side, with items that will be familiar to most everyone. It's French-inspired American food that's executed extremely well.
The ahi and bacon app ($15) was a nice mix of flavors and textures with its pickled pineapple, glazed bacon, chive and chili oil. It's a small dish, with two seared slices of tuna and one thick cut of bacon, but tasty, nonetheless.
For entrees my wife had the mushroom risotto ($18) -- a large and perfectly seasoned portion served in a shallow bowl. I went with the braised short rib ($28) -- a large, tender slab of beef sitting on a generous helping of blue cheese mashed potatoes and topped with crispy shallots. Neither dish stood a chance... we devoured both with nothing left behind.
We ended the meal with a delicious bread pudding ($8) -- freshly baked to order and served with cinnamon rum sauce. Served in a large ramekin, it's good enough for three, maybe four people.
The service was professional and courteous without being too overbearing.
The prices were excellent. With our http://restaurant.com gift certificate we ended up paying about $130 total. That's a far cry from what we would normally spend on the Strip for a similar meal. With its decidedly anti-Vegas ambiance, this place is a hit for any special occasion.Listed in: Let them eat cake! (or pie,…, Local Gems
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Review from Matthew V.
Phoenix, AZ
1/3/2012
It was December and we ate outside on the heated patio. This restaurant has its own wine store. Lethal if you ask me. We were there for lunch. I had the French onion soup and a turkey pannini.
Good service
Good food
Good wine
Watch out for the flying rats aka pigeons. -
Review from Sheila G.
Happily, we didn't experience the problems that we did at my birthday dinner here last year, probably because we went on a Tuesday night.
We were seated right at the edge of the lake, with a beautiful view of a full moon and Jupiter (thanks, Android app!). We shared a bottle of the best Riesling ever, and also a warm spinach salad, with pancetta and a bread crisp spread with goat cheese - yum!
Alas, the restaurant was out of the hanger steak that we - and every table around us - wanted to order. The waiter said they hadn't gotten their meat delivery today as planned. Instead, I had the Trout, which was served with a topping of crabmeat, haricots verts, and balsamic-soaked shallots. It had way too much salt for my taste, but I was going to keep it anyway. Instead, the waiter whisked it away, the owner, Jeff, came over and said that the kitchen would whip up a fresh one, with no salt at all added. And they did, quickly! Yes, the fish could have used a touch of salt, but not after I spread out that balsamic drizzle. It was absolutely delicious. My husband had the salmon, and it was also terrific.
We had ordered - 30 minutes ahead, as required - the house special bread pudding with cinnamon sauce. Two other tables had birthday celebrants, and they had the usual candle and Happy Birthday jingle sung. My bread pudding was served sans candle, and no Happy Birthday song. Instead, the waiter got down on one knee, took my hand, and serenaded me with a very professional rendition of "La Vie en Rose!" Edith Piaf herself couldn't have done it better. The icing on the cake, so to speak, was that the house comped my birthday dessert, even after we presented our http://restaurant.com certificate. A far cry from last birthday's mess, when all the hassles and waiting produced nothing at all.
All in all, it was a terrific dining experience, a wonderful dinner, and we're not going to wait a whole 'nother year to return.Listed in: My Top Restaurants, Coolest Restaurants to Shlep…
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10/13/2010
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Review from Nick T.
Las Vegas, NV
11/19/2011
Definitely a hidden gem. Felt like a nice romantic break from the typical Vegas dining scene while keeping up with the quality one expects in Vegas.
Stephan took great care of me and probably would have introduced me to the entire staff if given the chance. Everyone was very friendly and complimented the food quite well. I initially went in to have some escargots with a glass of wine, but was too tempted to pass up having something more.
The escargots were delicious. At first it appeared as if they had over done it with the garlic parsley butter, but it doesn't over power the natural flavor of the escargots at all. I probably would not share this dish with you, get your own. As a bonus, I highly reccomend dipping the bread in the leftover parsley butter. Yum.
The cheese plate is nice and what you would typically expect from a cheese plate. The goat cheese is particularly good, but I also love goat cheese. The candied walnuts were a nice touch.
Had the duck for my main course. They take a temperature which is nice because I like my duck medium rare. It was very juicy and tender, which is difficult to do with med-rare duck. I enjoyed it most out of everything. The demi-glaze was not overpowering and the turnips and pears came together nicely.
For dessert I had the almond cake accompanied by the Clarendelle dessert wine. A pairing I would highly suggest trying. Great combo and cap to a meal that was supposed to be just an app and some wine.
Speaking of wine, they have Chateaneuf-du-pape by the glass which is very rare and quite a treat. They also offer a 3oz pour which is great if you enjoy a shallow glass for swiriling as I do. It also gives you the ability to have a variety of wines throughout the evening if there wasn't a bottle in their wine shop selection that tickled your fancy.
The only bad part of the experience was hearing a guest be unnecessarily rude to the manager for no reason when the manager was clearly trying to accommodate him as best she could. He likely didn't enjoy his experience as much as I did, because he was too busy being a d*ck.
All in all, a phenomenal place. You will love it if you aren't a d*ck ;) -
Review from Patrick H.
Scottsdale, AZ
11/28/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I've been here twice now and both experiences were outstanding. The first visit they had a free wine tasting and we ended up buying a bottle. We also had lunch out on the patio overlooking the lake which was very nice. My first lunch I had the BLT sandwich. What made this unique is that it was made with crispy pork belly instead of bacon. Yummy!
The second visit I had the salmon sandwich and it was delicious. I paired it with a nice chardonnay and basically had a perfect lunch. I like that on the wine selections they give the Wine Spectator or Robert Parker ratings. That's the first time I've seen that on a menu and find it very helpful.
I like this place a lot and can't wait to come back! -
Review from Angela A.
10/24/2011 2 Check-ins Here
In searching for eating establishments away from the strip I kept tripping over Marche Bacchus. During our stay this time we made it a point to go check the place out. We were a little taken aback when our GPS took us to a strip mall, a boring one at that. But we decided to go in anyways.
You walk in through a wine shop. We were immediately greeted warmly and the hostess knew EXACTLY where she was going to seat us and that the table needed to be attended to first. i LOVE when the staff knows the condition of their restaurant at all times. We walked through the wine shop while our table was prepared. The wine shop needs it's own review of 5 stars. They have some serious labels here, Caymus, Far Niente, Opus.. and on and on.. The prices are very decent AND you can choose your bottle of wine and have it opened at your dinner table for a $10 corkage fee. : )
We were seated before we had time to even walk half of the wine shop. They had a 100 person wedding reception that evening, but you would have never known. We were treated as if we were the only patrons there. We were there for dinner and since it was night time and the lake does not have lighting you knew you were by water, but we really had no view. There was a two piece band playing jazz music that made the whole atmosphere perfect for a romantic dinner.
The menu is VERY nice. It has a little of everything. We chose to start with the Escargot in a lemon garlic butter sauce. Very traditional and perfectly executed. They served us fresh French bread that was delicious. Hubby ordered the Filet Mignon with a peppercorn sauce and asked for pomme frite as his side dish. I ordered the lobster ravioli in a lobster burre blanc sauce covered in asparagus and sweet corn. Both dishes were amazing. I rarely finish a plate of food, but I was not about to leave anything on my plate, it was so freaking good.
They also have fabulous wines by the glass I was very happy to find an 2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape to enjoy. OH YUM
This is a 5-star all the way through. The staff awesome, the ambiance fab and the food is to die for.. Extra plus this place is only 5 minutes from our Vegas house and soon to be a usual spot for us. -
Review from Madmb d.
Las Vegas, NV
3/8/2012
Worst $100 lunch i ever spent. I was excited to try this place, my husband is french and a chef, so we had high hopes. First off the wine they served us was off, seems like it had been opened for a month. Next our server was horrible. He made us feel like he didn't want to serve us, and he was not that smart. He forgot to give us things we asked for. We ordered 3 course, when the food came, it was very mediocre.
Country pate that was old, tart that was falling apart, and my scallops did not have a starch, and done in 2 bites. Now i am willing to pay money for good food, but this was ridiculous. We will never go back. Save your money, no view of a man made lake is that worth it. -
Review from Heather H.
Las Vegas, NV
I read on Zagat that this was one of the top patios in the country. I don't know how scientifically accurate such a statement is, but it's a pretty awesome patio that looks out over the water. Yes, you can see an apartment complex, but it is totally different from anything in Las Vegas and one of the more authentic experiences you can have in manufactured Summerlin. There's so many cool things about this place, but my favorite is that when you walk in to be seated, you can browse the wine store and pick out your wine for dinner. So cool. Split a bottle of Prisoner. Such a good wine.
Started with French Onion soup and the salad du jour (heirloom tomatoes, a mild cheese and a very yummy balsamic reduction.) Like all the other reviews say, this soup is out of this world, but the salad was awesome too. Very acidic, the tomatoes were fresh. I loved it but if you do not like vinegar, pass on the salad.
For entrees we had braised short ribs with bleu cheese mashed potatoes and steak frites. The braised short ribs were good but the bleu cheese mashed potatoes were too much for me despite my love of all things bleu and cheese. The steak frites melted in my mouth and was cooked perfectly. Definitely a pricey dinner but an experience unlike any I have ever had in Las Vegas. So glad I waited four years to come here because I have a feeling I'm going to be spending a lot of money at this place in the future!Listed in: They let rednecks in here?!?!
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Review from Henry V.
Las Vegas, NV
3/4/2012
Ok but not great. Expensive considering. The beet salad was great, but The bread was hard as a rock. The wine was good, and the service was good. Unfortunately the main course was nothing special and quite a tiny portion. I'm not sure I will go back any time soon.
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Review from Kaitlyn K.
Anaheim, CA
8/31/2011
I had a meeting for work in Las Vegas and our customer took us for lunch off the strip to this gem of a restaurant. It was 105 degrees so we took a table inside amonst the racks of really great wines. I did not have a chance to browse the shelves but the wines seemed to not be outragiously expensive.
Lunch was outstanding! I ordered a the short-rib sandwich with a salad. The flavor of the sandwich was outstanding and we ordered french fries for the table that were amazing.
This is a great little spot and I know that it is popular with locals and people that buy wines from the retail store.
Our Las Vegas trips are fairly regular but I if it were a little closer to the "strip" I would love to go back. Yelpers who live in the area are lucky to have a world-class restaurant just on the other side of the lake. -
Review from Isabelle B.
Las Vegas, NV
10/18/2011
Great atmosphere. Very nice wine selection. Dinner was great. Steak tartare and steak frites were excellent. Short rib with blue cheese mashed potatoes were average, the mashed potatoes lacked blue cheese. The escargots were not done the way I like them simply with garlic and butter. Herbs were added which left an unpleasant taste. I think the heat of the oven was too much for the herbs.
We ordered the day's dessert along with a nice ice wine. A great way to finish a great. -
Review from Paige N.
Las Vegas, NV
2/10/2012 Seated via OpenTable
I enjoyed my time there. Just a couple of things that made me slightly less-than satisfied. The decor and atmosphere were great, the lamb was amazing, the cheese selection was great, the service was hospitable. The escargot was under seasoned and the texture was a little off, the salt on the spinach salad was overwhelming, and the bread pudding was a disappointment. Being from New Orleans I have high expectations of bread pudding and this was just an overall miss. The creme brûlée however was a hit! We had two bottles of wine and they were both appropriately priced. We will return and give it another shot for sure!
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Review from Joel H.
El Paso, CO
7/10/2011
Overall, a good experience, but let me break it down for you:
THINGS THAT WERE AS GOOD AS ADVERTISED
-Staff. Arguably the best. Authentic, attentive, knowledgeable, they did their job with ease.
-Wine. Unreal selection. Variety of price ranges, with no scores below 85 (that I found).
-Food. So... freaking... good. These guys have French cuisine nailed.
THINGS THAT WERE NOT AS GOOD AS ADVERTISED
-THE VIEW. This is really what I came here to talk about. Yes, there is indeed a lake in the sense that there is water and things can float on it. It's more of a pond. It has an apartment complex overlooking it. It's not authentic at all. Completely overblown.
-Romantic ambiance. The music was, eh. There were candles, I guess. There were a lot of events around us like weddings and receptions. But it was a small step above an average chain restaurant. I'd have to say in many cases I've seen chains do romance better. It's really just a place.
-Price. Be prepared to throw down, especially if you order drinks.
I feel like you can do better for the price. The place is in a strip mall. Even a place in Red Rock casino up the street is going to do better. -
Review from Rich C.
Las Vegas, NV
1/13/2012
Service is great, food is awesome and the atmosphere is very inviting. Great place to take a date. Love the fact that you can shop for a bottle of vino in the market prior to your meal. Been in Vegas for 4 years and this is the restaurant I take friends visiting from out of town to when they want to get the local Vegas feel.
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Review from Ricci S.
Las Vegas, NV
9/17/2011
Marche Bacchus is a solid as they come. I've heard many complain about prices, but if you like this place, it's worth it. If it's not your thing, I can see not being happy with your bill.
This is an over all review, which is the only reason I'm not giving 5 stars. My husband and I have been long time patrons, we started when Marche was just a wine store and didn't even serve food. We've said farewell to the previous owner and hello to the new. We stood by during a rough transition (the loss of one star) and seen a new owner not afraid to make necessary changes and yet keep the spirit of the place.
If you are looking for true locals experience, something that makes Las Vegas unique and not in a mega-casino kind of way, then Marche Bacchus is a place to visit. Las Vegas needs more local businesses like this, so please visit them often!
PS...Marche if you are reading, sorry for the 4 stars, just want to put a little fear in you so you don't slip again. ;0) -
Review from Nicole T.
Las Vegas, NV
1/28/2012
Lovely, just lovely. We've been to Marche Bacchus twice now--once for dinner on a Saturday evening and once for Sunday brunch. The environment is quiet, warm and modestly elegant, and not something you'd ordinarily find in Summerlin (particularly in this older neighborhood).
Even if you don't take advantage of the wine store, their wines by the glass are very reasonably priced. And the food? Fantastic. Some of the dinner menu highlights: the French Onion Soup (of course), Beef Tenderloin (definitely one of the best I've had), Creme Brulee (PHENOMENAL!--flavorful and full of vanilla bean) and bread pudding with cinnamon rum sauce (VERY filling--split it with your dining partner, unless you're a competitive eater).
For brunch, the English breakfast, served in a cast iron pan, is fantastic, especially the thick cut bacon. The omelets are also stellar--fluffy and fresh. We've never had anything but excellent service experiences. The waitstaff is courteous and personable and the courses come in a steady, metered fashion. This is definitely a place I'd recommend to anyone looking for French cuisine in an upscale but unpretentious environment. -
Review from Michael N.
Fayetteville, NY
1/16/2012 Seated via OpenTable
Excellent food and good value. Nice twist having the wine store inside the restaurant to allow the patron to select the wine.
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Review from My T.
Las Vegas, NV
2/27/2011 3 Check-ins Here
WOW the view!! Is this really Vegas? This is the typical reaction for most newbies to Vegas when they first sit down at this fine establishment. I then proceed to pat myself on the back as I say "Why yes, this is my Vegas." Thank God, the food match the ambiance or otherwise people would be pissed that I drag off the strip just for a good view.
If you're a wine drinker you already know this place. If you like French-American cuisine, this will be one of your favorites. Not a fan of escargot? Oh you will be. The waiters and I insist that you order the escargot yourself and not share. Even if you don't like escargot, just toss them slimy critters and dip your bread in the sauce, sit back savor the buttery goodness. They also make the best French burger and fries in Las Vegas. Make sure you ask for medium rare or else you won't like it. The meat is well seasoned with a strong smoky flavor that if served well done will taste more like beef jerky.
Great view and ambiance. Fantastic food. Good company. 4 hour lunch later, time for a Foot Spa.Listed in: Burgers, Beers and Fries Oh My
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Review from Tricia M.
Las Vegas, NV
5/20/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Fantastic view and setting, but the outrageous prices don't match with the quality of food. I had no idea that this area even existed in Las Vegas.
This has been on my food hit list for ages, and we finally made it out here a month or so ago for dinner, motivated with a http://restaurant.com certificate. While the certificate helps alleviate the tax and tip, you aren't really going to save much money with it.
Food is your typical french bistro food with a dabble of New Orleans cuisine, and props to them for having a nice wine shop where you can get up and pick out a bottle to bring to your table to drink.
We had the following:
Soupe a l'oignon - french onion soup. This was a pretty bold soup, and seemed heavier than most onion soups I have had. But it was tasty.
L'Assiette Gourmande "Bacchus" - This had Imported Cheeses, Charcuterie,Lobster Salad, Mixed Olives, Apple & Quince
Served with Artisan Bread. I liked it mostly but wouldn't order it again, and I was not crazy about the Pate. At $21 it seemed extremely expensive for what it was.
Marinated Roasted Beet Salad - this was a very very small dish, with a few slices of beets with Trout on top. I liked it, because it is beets after all, but I wasn't blown away with it to drop $12 on it again.
Moules Frites - oh what a disappointment this was. I was so looking forward to eating this the most, as after eating Mon Ami Gabi's delicious mussels, I thought this would be similar. They were like night and day as far as quality. As someone else has mentioned in their review, they serve the mussels in a bucket which makes the broth and everything else sink to the bottom, so you don't get any of that great flavor. Additionally, I had many closed mussels in my pail, which means they were dead and should not be eaten. So almost half of my dish was inedible. They could very well make a patron very sick (enough to go to the hospital) with serving dead bivalves, so I was extremely upset that this was even served to me.
Peppercorn Fillet - My husband's entree and the winner dish of the night. Tender, good quality, nice char, and flavorful. However it is pretty small for a $40 steak and the accompanying sides are even more miniscule. I would expect this price at the celebrity chef restaurants on the strip, but not here.
So I can't say I had an amazing meal here, but in the last week I saw one of Alex's former chef's and Mr. Stratta himself will be working here in some capacity, so the food will be revamped:
http://www.eatinglv.co...
I'll most likely give this place a try in the near future to see how the food has changed, assuming it is going to be improved.Listed in: Restaurant.com certificates
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Review from Lily O.
Las Vegas, NV
I have found my new spot for a simple romantic night. This is a little hidden gem in Vegas. And thank you Yelp for informing me of this place. And also thank you http://restaurant.com for the coupons for this place. (which i forgot to bring for the occasion, but it will come in handy when I go back)
I had set up for an early Valentine's Day and Anniversary dinner here with the bf on a Wednesday evening. Our reservation was at 5:30pm. I had planned it that way in hopes to see the sunset from the wonderful outdoor seating at the lake. But we were too busy admiring the restaurant, wine, and food to notice the sunset. But that's okay. I picked a wednesday for an early celebration because I figured it would be quieter and they had live jazz. Which the gentleman was very nice and I liked his music selection.
So when we arrived, the hostess was very welcoming. After getting seated (we were the only table in that section at the time), the server told us if we wanted a bottle of wine to pick any out and just bring it back to the table, and so we did. The pricing is great for bottles.
The restaurant is quite nice. When you enter through the double glass sliding doors, you enter into the wine shop and bar area. There is 3 sections of seating, 1 area inside and 2 areas outside.
So for the first course, we ordered the "Bacchus". It looked different from the one I saw in the pictures posted here... so I posted my own. It was quite nice, with the lobster salad, different cheeses, and other stuff that I don't remember the names of. It came with a small basket of bread, which definitely was not enough for us so we had asked for another basket. It was yummy.
For the main course I could not decide for a while because I really wanted to try everything! But I ended up ordering the Lobster Pot Pie because that is their signature item, and the original plan since I had looked at their menu before we went. And the bf went with Moule Frites.
I was slightly disappointed that the frites were just regular fries and not the thinner ones like what they have at Mon Ami Babi. Oh well, still good. The flavor of the moules (mussels) were great. They were cooked perfectly and you can really taste the wine through the dish. It was great to dip the bread in it also. Mmmm
And my pot pie. I was told it was similar to Michael Mina. It was very rich and had lots of spinach. Good amount of lobster as well. I liked that their was corn in it. Picture of the item has been posted. The small metal pot that it was served it was topped with a cute round pastry puff. Very flakey.
While enjoying the appetizer, the server had asked us if we wanted the bread pudding. It mentions on the menu it takes half an hour to make so I went ahead and ordered that too. Came out just in time. And the flavor of the dessert was amazing. It was very strong in scent and taste of cinnamon which I love. And there were raisins.
Overall a fantastic experience. A small menu, but with plenty of good options. I nice hidden gem.
And on the drive home I realized how close it was to our house, so I will definitely be going back soon. Probably to try their lunch cause it seems the items are completely different. And it would be a completely different feel. This place is great with service, food, and price. Worth a try :) -
Review from Bunny G.
1/29/2012
Went here last night with another couple. I decided to try this place out based on location, atmosphere, food and reviews about the service from the yelpers. It did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in we were helped with wine selection. I heard about the Poison Red Zin from the reviews and chose it for dinner. It was very light and satisfying. I also chose a Prosecco and the guys chose the "Rolls Royce of Beers" (as the waiter called it) think its spelled "Chimay". We chose to sit out on the patio and it was covered with the plastic so that was a bummer. We did have a space heater and the waiter was so courteous to accommodate every time I was either too hot or too cold-I'm HM so I'm told. They sat us in a corner and my view was of a door and some candles-which was the only reason I didn't give this a 5-star rating-because when I called for the reservation I asked for a "really good table". If this is the hostess' definition of a good table? Ayyyayyay-hello? There are some tables in front of the fireplace which I would have enjoyed instead. Inside was really nice too, but it felt more casual outside and less stuffy-so we were fine with that. Live music-female singer-wonderful really provided some nice ambiance. She sang Adele, Nora Jones, etc. Food was very good, I can't say I was full-since I didn't order side dishes but we ordered mussels and the shrimp with grits (creole) and very tasty. Keep in mind this is a French restaurant so portions were small and you have to order Al a Carte for veggies/ mashed potatoes, etc. I ordered the duck-very good, my husband had the shrimp which he said was fabulous, the trout was also served as well as the lobster ravioli-everyone raved about their dishes. They also bring out a little bread and butter basket and the baguettes were marvelous. What impressed all of us the most was the service! That is definitely a five star rating!!! Waiters were friendly, accommodated, gracious, polite, professional, I could go on and on. We were pretty loud-laughing the whole night and we felt like we had the whole restaurant to ourselves-was a fabulous fun night. We had reservations at 5:45 and stayed until 10 pm so you never felt rushed to leave-i can't wait to go back! Maybe I'll try lunch next time.
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Review from Lura P.
Las Vegas, NV
Updated - 5/13/2011
Downgrading from three stars to one, due to a disastrous experience on Easter. We called a WEEK in advance to ask about vegetarian options, and were told that they could accommodate with no problem, even though it was a set menu. Turns out the "accommadation" was nothing but an appetizer from the non vegetarian version of the menu with the meat taken out. Still charged the same price though!
When we emailed to complain, they sent us back a truly patronizing email. "We had several vegetarians that dined with us on Easter and were very pleased with the options." So you know, clearly its MY fault that I didn't enjoy whatever half assed entree they chose to throw down in front of me. If it was my kitchen, I would have been ashamed to send that dish out to a paying customer.
Every restaurant has an off day... to me its how they deal with it that decides if they are a place worth returning to. For example, we visited Nittaya's Secret Kitchen last night and had some.. problems with the service. There was a mixup in the kitchen that resulted in our entrees being served roughly ten minutes apart. Not a great impression. What was great was that they apologized, took full responsibility, and asked what they could do to make it better. They did not say to us "Well the other customers got their entrees ten minutes apart and they were fine with it." We have every intention of going back to Nittaya's. Marche Bacchus? Well lets just say I wish this had happened last year so I could have had my rehearsal dinner elsewhere.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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Review from Boyd T.
Las Vegas, NV
4/25/2011 Seated via OpenTable
Date night...Marche don't let me down!
OK the time had come to finally give this place go. Made sure to have plenty of time, arrived early to enjoy the lake so here goes...
Concept - Wine Store with a twist. After arriving early and walking around the store for a few minutes we were seated on the patio with one of us having our backs to the lake, they quickly reseated us down by the small man made creek and the setting was perfect.
Service - Our waiter was terrific and didn't rush us, he knew we were there to relax and not be rushed.
Wine - They add $10 to any bottle of wine you purchase and drink there. I grabbed a nice $40 bottle to start and Marche was starting to live up to it's name...boy was this going to be a great night...
Appetizer - Plate of pate, cheeses, candied walnuts and a few other french delicacies and we were in the land of the sublime. Not a tourist in sight, just us locals enjoyed a lovely evening, feeling very far from the lights of the Strip.
Wine - Second bottle is opened and awaiting Shrimp & Grits for my better half and Duck for myself..Oh boy this is going to be so good and I just feel the 5 star review I am going to put on YELP!
OMG tell me it isn't so....
Dinner - AN ABSOLUTE DISASTER!
Most likely the roughest, grittiest Grits I have ever tasted. Shrimp had no flavor at all. The Chef was obviously not in the kitchen when this came out or he/she didn't taste prior plating. On the other hand the presentation of the dish along with the the general flavor maybe the Chef is just tasteless.
Duck is one of my favorite meals, done medium rare it's flavors and complexity can match any dish in the world. 3 things went wrong here:
1) The duck itself came our cold and I mean COLD. After returning twice, for exactly the same thing the third plate was actually the second plate microwaved...You have to be kidding me!!!!
2) It came with the most god awful stuffing mix that was bland, flavorless with no color at all. This stuff would not even have made a BAD Thanksgiving table.
3) Presentation was deplorable. No flare, just basic plates that weren't even warmed prior to plating, Really very disappointing indeed.
So we basically gave up on the dinner and asked for the check. Everything was still on there at full price, duck, grits, wine you name it. No managers effort to come over and offer to comp a dinner, take off the bottling charge, offer desert, absolutely nothing at all.
The bill was over $150, I tipped the waiter cash and asked him to present the check to management with my sincere disappointment. Upon leaving not a comment or thanks for coming.
So what appeared to start of as a new favorite place to go for date night will have a distinctly difficult time getting us back for a second try. Maybe a bottle of wine and cheese plate on a nice afternoon but as for dinner they need to really be careful or they will be back to being a wine store and deli.
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Review from Jamie W.
Las Vegas, NV
3/4/2012
Nice restaurant, wonderful concept with the wine store and the wine prices are great. We loved the atmosphere and will definitely head back to sit outside. We were the only table inside due to the outside seating being open but we had nice service and very good food. The only negative was the portion sizes were all over the place with some appetizers being the same size as the entrees. I think they could bolster a few dishes even with the use of greens or more of the starch and the value perception would increase dramatically. When considering the price and portion size this restaurant really ends up being about the same as many of the higher end restaurants on the strip. I don't have a problem with this but feel they may be hurting themselves by becoming more of a special occassion restaurant vs. a weekly haunt for some. We also met the owner and she was a lovely person and we look forward to getting to know her in the future. THUMBS UP!
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Review from Anhdao D.
11/21/2010 1 Check-in Here
On every Las Vegan's "Off-the-Strip-Dining" list probably lies Marche Bacchus, a charming bistro and wine market overlooking a peaceful lake away from the main strip. The diverse French cuisine will appeal to Francophiles, and the comprehensive wine selection will appeal will oenophiles.
The French have always done brunch well (partially due to their social belief that drinking after 12 pm is acceptable, even admirable). Marche Bacchus is my favorite place to go in Vegas for a brunch that makes me forget I live in the Mojave dessert. Also, the restaurant offers both their brunch and lunch menu at this time, which offer many more authentic choices than just their dinner menu.
If it's spring in Vegas, I order the Moules Frites, mussels in white wine butter sauce with crusty baguette, a light and delicious classic that Marche does well; don't forget the Mimosa.
If it's summer, I order the lobster avocado croissant, pair it with a Riesling from the market; the sweetness of the Riesling highlights the lobster and brings out the richness of the avocado.
If it's fall, I order the duck confit & fettucini pasta, it's a calorie splurge but completely worth it.
And if it's winter, I get the Les Oeufs En Meurette, three perfect poached eggs in hearty red wine sauce with ham and mushrooms; it's a dish that warms your stomach, and your heart; break some rules and order a glass of Cotes Du Rhone with it: red wine works for daytime when it's Vegas harsh dry winter.
Dessert is their weakness. I haven't fallen in love with any Marche Bacchus sweets; although I daydream about imported truffles from La Maison Du Chocolat or Patrick Roger whenever I visit.
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