Bacchus

Appropriately named for the Roman god of wine, Bacchus has always been Chippewa Street's odd-man-out, offering a decidedly upscale and laid-back experience since long before the rest of the thumping party bars on the strip began to follow suit. Located in the historic Calumet Building, the Bacchus experience is one of unrelentingly high quality and attention to detail. Impeccably prepared specialties of diverse influences — panko crusted ahi tuna, steamed Prince Edward Island mussels, and duck confit are a few — are complemented on the menu by an impressive wine list to suit all tastes. Free valet parking is a nice touch, too, on a street where it's always so hard to find a spot.

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Address

54 W. Chippewa St.

Getting there

Metro Rail: Fountain Plaza

Hours

Lunch: Tue-Fri 11:30AM-2:30PM, Dinner: Tue-Thu 5-11PM, Fri Sat 5PM-midnight

Price

$25-55

Website

bacchusbuffalo.com (opens in a new tab)