Bacan

Delicious all the way this is my first time going to this restaurant after the opportunity was taking away from me last year. One of the most confusing meals of the butternut squash that you see in that small glass container. That was an extremely different taste on my pallet when I wanted to try after seeing him pass out. It was on the house. it was delicious. Our server was a gentleman from Puerto Rico. That was well traveled all around the globe so he knew his menu very well and sold it very very deliciously with his verbiage. My order was the moqueca and it was delicious, all the seasonings complemented each other well, and it was also light and airy! My friend had the snapper and that was delicious also!! The drink ingredients were all in house and made/crafted with love. They were amazing and I almost ordered 2 of them. The closing was the Autumn Tamal was decent, I wasn't necessarily in love with this with you for all the different factors, but I must say for trying something new. It was really good. I would say for sure that the service and food was the top best things on the menu here. Maybe for a bday I might come back. But great food and service!

This is going to be the most honest review you can find. I came in late for my reservation, and they still seated me regardless. Gave my party full attention as if we were never late. For the price, this place is almost worth it. It's expensive and the food is really good, but not really great, ya get me? For what you pay these dishes should knock your socks off, but really they just untied my shoes. The plating is great. The dishes sound fun. The food was tasty, but some dishes were kind of... bland? They're smallish plates but still somehow SUPER filling to the point where we couldn't finish our main course? For $125 a person the food needs to be phenomenal. Cocktails as well were tasty, but didn't make me salivate. Although, the Don Juan was a fun twist on an Old Fashioned. And well, the venison was pretty good too. The parsnip puree that came with it, meh. I think the service and ambiance is what sets this place apart. Staff is uber friendly and accommodating. The space is so inviting and comfortable. If this place was $50 cheaper I would come here ALL the time. The food just needs some more attention. I truly admire and respect all of the staff and chefs for what they have created at Bacan, this is just my personal opinion.

Let's start with the service: it was annoying. Our server, Joe, was well informed about the menu and made suggestions, but bottom line, he was obnoxious. Why, because he became way too familiar in his demeanor than any waiter at a restaurant like this should have been. A group of 6, 4 of whom were Puerto Rican, he continued to refer to everyone at the table as "mi familia", which was, by my assessment, way too informal and disrespectful. While I doubt he intended to be disrespectful, that was how he came across. Additionally, he described some of the dishes as if the 4 Puerto Ricans at the table had never heard of them before, which wasn't, obviously, the case. Also, he seemed to be upselling the dishes to order, emphasizing the size of the portions (yes, he was correct - other than the entrees, everything else was small. And to the ambiance, it is an extremely attractive restaurant, well lit and designed and decorated. On a Saturday night with a 6:15 reservation, it was packed by 7:15 and very noisy. Clearly the majority of the diners were dressed to impress and it was also evident many were on dates. Food, which is the most important to review, was mixed. We started with a negative experience. All of the "starters", otherwise known as appetizers, were minuscule in size and were served barely warm to cold. Whether it was a problem with the kitchen or the food was sitting too long, I don't know. And did I say the portion size was small? And it was especially for their pricing. The biggest insult was the pork belly. At $22, it was a rip-off. When I mentioned to two of the several managerial staff who passed by the table and asked how everything was, that the starters weee cold or barely warm, the response was "I'll let the kitchen k ow and we will make sure your main dishes are hot." Considering that these dishes amounted to close to $175, adjusting how much we were charged, or offering one free dessert, would have been appropriate. Oh, let me not forget the bread service - while tasty, it was also a rip off. Our main dishes did come out hot. My whole local snapper was well prepared but smothered in some type of curry sauce. It drew the attention of my tongue and taste buds away from the fish to that sauce. The dish was barely eatable and I left half uneaten. The bronzino was excellent. The pork chop was also well prepared, as was the short ribs. Again, over-priced. The desserts were excellent, although minuscule in size. We ordered a nice Sauvignon blanc labeled with name of the operating company which runs the hotel and also is the developer of The Wave Hotel and many of the other projects which make up the Lake Nona Land Development company. The waiters recommendations of wines were all priced above $100 a bottle. Would I return or recommend BACAN?, Based on that dinner, a hard NO. The impression of my husband and I was that this was a restaurant appealing to the large local Puerto Rican community of folks who want to go to a "fancy local restaurant" with a vibe of "Chichi". The performance of the waiter and the kitchen did not come anywhere near that vibe. Our check with one bottle of inexpensive wine and one liquor drink was ~$650 with a mandated 20% tip. A waste of money.

Bacan is a gorgeous restaurant nestled inside The Wave hotel, but once you're been seated, you do not feel like you're in a hotel lobby. The atmosphere is very nice, the staff is very attentive, and the food is very good. I would grab a reservation, it was busy on the night that we went, but I'm not sure if that's a daily concern since we went on a Saturday night.We got drinks, which looked great, but honestly neither of them tasted that incredible - not sure if it was just our choices or the menu. But, we opted to not get others just in case. The food was definitely a different experience, thankfully.For appetizers, get the lobster burrata tostada, it is delectable. My only complaint is that it is not bigger, because I could have eaten double the amount that we were given. But, skip the octopus, not that its bad, but not as good as the tostada and I'll assume there are other options that taste better. I wanted to try the bread service, on my next trip, that will be an option.Do not skip out on the Short Rib - it is one of the best short rib meals I have ever had. The birria pushes the dish over the top, I would dip anything into that birria, if that tell you how great it was. It comes with arepas; mine were very very dry, but once they were added into the sauce they were enjoyable. We also had the venison, which was also quite good. But, nothing will beat the short ribs.Normally, I'm not a dessert person, but the banana option was quite good. Not very heavy, full of flavor, and a great way to end the evening.

The restaurant is in the Wave hotel with free garage hotel parking .The restaurant is modern and chic.Our server was cheerful and gave us great advice with choosing our collection.The food was delicious. It's worth a visit

What's a wonderful intimate place. Food was delicious and what you should expect from a Michelin Star chef. Perfect setting and ambiance for a date. Service was amazing, attentive, Knowledgable of the menu and pairings, and funny. Not a single dish disappointed my wife and I. We had the grilled octopus, the bread and butter, the lamb, the salmon, and delectable desserts. It is pricey but worth it. Will be going back.

I've been to Bacan a few times and it is always hit and miss with is surprising for a restaurant that is recognized by Michelin!On my most recent visit, I asked for my steak medium done. However, the chef, sous chef and sever didn't notice that it came to me bloody and blue! The service was very slow that night and by the time the server noticed, he was very apologetic and offered to make me another dish but my guests had already finished their dinners, so I left hungry beacuse i also received the wrong side and my octopus appetizer wwas fishy tasting, so I probably won't be back.

Hubby and I grabbed a last minute reservation at Bacan on a Friday night for an impromptu date night. We expected it would be busy, so we checked in and went to the living room bar to grab a drink while we wait. The wait wasn't long and by the time we had drinks in hand, we were already being called to be seated. We were sat on the patio and had the most amazing team of servers. Our main server, (sorry, I forgot her name I waited to long to write this. But she had a blonde ponytail, she was fantastic) she helped guide us as a knowledgeable and experienced palate to what eat item tastes like. I was in a very indecisive mood so this helped me navigate the new menu. For appetizer I was between the pierogi and the croquette, and she recommended the croquettes as seen in the picture. I thoroughly enjoyed them as they were crunchy on the outside, soft and cheesy in the middle with salty bites of ham. Now that I know for a fact she is understanding my palate and preferences, I found myself again at a crossroads between the birria short ribs and the spiny lobster tail. Two very different directions. She pointed me to the birria short ribs as "Thee Best Item On The Menu", in her opinion, and so that's what I went with. Although I haven't had the entire menu, the tenderness of the short rib, the savory flavors of sauce and the Oaxaca queso filled arepa was just incredible. Each bite was melting in my mouth. Eventually, I'll circle back to the lobster, but that birria will stay on top of my mind. From now until early November, they also have a special experience called the Ozmopolitan. Our servers happily suggested we check it out. A live singer with Broadway show tunes and jazz melodies was singing, a photo op with a wand or a broom depending if you're a good witch or a bad witch and an outdoor specialty bar completes the experience with themed drinks. For a full service date night, get an early reservation and follow the yellow brick road to the Ozmopolitan before a house falls on you at 9pm when they close! (h

Definitely will return. It's inside the hotel Wave. High ceiling industrial indoor and Amazon outdoor, and the earthy tableware. A slow night on a Thursday at 6pm, then by the time we leave at 7:45, it filled out mostly. Guess I'll never survive in Europe and elsewhere. Love their decor, service and food. The front desk shown me to the corner table, saying that this is her favorite. Mine too, thanks sweetie. The food is pretty phenomenal: Scallops Bronzino (not bone in ... I know I know ...)Short ribs - very soft Even the coffee smell extra fragrant -:) It's just a wonderful night on a wonderful night.

This restaurant is located inside the wave hotel. When you enter the front door, go straight back. My husband and I attend this to celebrate getting married. The interior is very beautiful but a little dark so I would say this is an intimate place perfect for dates. From the time we sat down to the time we left, we received exceptional service. We ordered drinks first, very beautiful and tasted good. I highly recommend ordering the bread service, it was really good! All of the food we ate tasted great. I had the crab pasta. I'm only removing a start because the portion size was tiny. If we did not have bread service or an appetizer I probably wouldn't have been full but I will come back.