Bahari The Hellenic Palate Richmond

I absolutely loved the authentic Greek cuisine at this restaurant! The food was out-of-this-world delicious. It was fun sitting by the window and people-watching. The service was great, the wine selection was good, and the prices were reasonable. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant.

I absolutely loved Bahari. It deserves all the amazing reviews, it's been receiving. The atmosphere is great and everyone that works there, including the owner is super lovely. The food was the best I've eaten in a long time! Will definitely be returning back and shall spread the word about how great Bahari is!

5 star service from the second we walked in. My boyfriend and I are vegan so they made us amazing special dishes which were just out of this world. Anyone should come here, dankest food in a long time.

The food is to die for here ! The staff and the way they welcome you really makes you feel you have known them for a very long time !

This is a great Greek styled restaurant...with a twist. Often there are other influences which are brought to Greek/Cretan dishes which takes food to another level. Bookings are suggested as it is usually full when you walk in, but like any good host they will do what they can to get you in or suggest a time to come back. As a regular I have always started with mixed dips and saganaki. The dips are exquisite and for me some of the best that I have had. The saganaki is also of prime quality. Then it becomes interesting. Having known Phil at the early stages of his culinary journey I have often been a guinea pig for his new ideas. I now simply tell him to feed me and he will give me a range of dishes which are great in isolation but meld well into a dinner. Often they will be a dish that he is thinking about using on the menu and wants my opinion. When I am with others he will discuss ideas to see if they are suitable for my guests and it makes a very personal and exciting way to dine. Not knowing exactly what is coming out but savoring every morsel is such a pleasurable way to dine. Sometimes they are dishes that I wouldn't normally order, like vegetarian dishes but he does them so well. The other night he brought out some grilled yellow zucchini with feta and pomegranate which would almost turn me vegetarian...but i emphasis almost. Phil also suggested some grilled garfish fillets. They were on skewers, lightly grilled and other than some lemon were a simply but pure delight. Again fish/seafood is not high on the radar but they were spot on. The other dish was a Cretan sausage made out of chicken but with Middle Eastern influences of pine nuts and spices. Grilled to perfection and served piping hot another great selection. We were too full to enjoy dessert there, but a nice piece of galaktoboureko taken away would finish off the meal perfectly. The staff are friendly and professional, the chefs cook everything to perfection. The first time you go there examine the menu and specials and try what you like, but for a great experience simply let Phil or his staff feed you and have a culinary adventure.