Bacchus of Lebanon 7945 Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814

"I love Lebanese food… And so I was really excited to try a Lebanese restaurant that is close to where I live. Unfortunately I was quite underwhelmed by the food at Bacchus. A lot of what I ordered lacked flavour/seasoning &/or was super oily. It’s a family owned and run restaurant, which does give it a special mum and pop authenticity. The decor will also teleport you to a beautiful Mediterranean location with paintings reminiscent of Ancient Greek gods and goddesses. It was super busy when I went, so clearly it’s a popular restaurant likely with many repeat customers. But for me, I felt the service was very slow and the food was not great enough for me to want to go back to perhaps try different options from the menu."

"The food was DELICIOUS! Truly fantastic food with compliments to the kitchen. However, the service did not match. The service wasn’t bad, either, it was just very minimal and the servers all seemed exhausted and unhappy to be there. I don’t know if this is true it just felt like a burden to be there."

"Yesterday, I came into Bacchus for lunch, and I was thoroughly impressed with my experience. The restaurant's interior was exceptionally aesthetically pleasing, creating a welcoming and inviting atmosphere. It was impeccably clean, which added to the overall positive impression. The servers were not only attentive but also very friendly, making me feel welcomed from the moment I walked in. They ensured that I received my food quickly and efficiently. I ordered an order of falafel to go, and it exceeded my expectations. The falafel was a delightful treat. It had a perfect crunch on the outside, and the flavors were incredibly satisfying. I'm eager to return and explore more of their menu."

"Absolutely delightful experience from the friendly staff, outdoor seating, and delicious food. For appetizers, get the beef kibbeh (ground beef stuffed into a pastry), lamb sausage, and their cheese fried in phyllo dough. Those are all incredible! For the main, we got the lamb and chicken kabob entree. The meat is so tender and juicy! And the seasoning on the lamb was phenomenal. We had to end the meal with knafeh (spelled differently everywhere you go). But it’s essentially cheese and deep fried noodles with a sweet sauce on top. It’s always incredible and this was no exception. This restaurant is also one of the few that are actually open late, which makes this a perfect spot to hang out in a quiet setting and enjoy the outdoors while dining on delicious food. The only negative is their pita bread was almost stale and way too hard."

"Came here for the second time and it did not disappoint. The food was wonderful, the drinks well made and since it was a Friday, we got to see the belly dancing show, which happens on Fridays and Saturdays. It can be pricey but the quality of the food helps negate that and the environment is warm and comfortable. Definitely recommend it"