# Chez Bacchus

> Upscale French-inspired farm-to-table restaurant in the Long Beach Arts District.
> Cuisine by Executive Chef Danny Le; wine program by Advanced Sommelier John Hansen
> with Master Sommelier Michael Jordan.
> Winner, Best Fine Dining, Downtown Long Beach People's Choice Awards 2025.

Chez Bacchus serves California cuisine sourced from local farm partners (including
Black Sheep Farms), paired with a globally-curated wine program spanning 60+ selections
from 15+ regions. The restaurant is named for Bacchus, the Roman god of wine.

- Address: 743 East 4th Street, Long Beach, California 90802
- Phone: (562) 336-1440
- Website: https://chezbacchus-lb.com
- Hours: Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 PM–9:30 PM; Afternoon Tea Sat–Sun 11:00 AM–2:30 PM
- Closed: Monday, Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day), Christmas Day, New Year's Day
- Reservations: OpenTable (https://www.opentable.com/r/chez-bacchus-long-beach)

## Core pages

- [Homepage](https://chezbacchus-lb.com/): Restaurant overview, cuisine philosophy, dinner menu highlights, location, reservation
- [Afternoon Tea](https://chezbacchus-lb.com/afternoon-tea.html): Classic Afternoon Tea ($65) and Queen's Tower Tea ($115). Saturdays and Sundays 11 AM–2:30 PM. Booking via the dedicated OpenTable Afternoon Tea experience (experienceId=734962); tier choice (Classic or Queen's Tower) happens at the table.
- [Wine List](https://chezbacchus-lb.com/wine-list.html): Curated by Advanced Sommelier John Hansen with Master Sommelier Michael Jordan. Every wine available by the glass and carafe. 60+ selections, 15+ regions.
- [Cocktails](https://chezbacchus-lb.com/cocktails.html): 11 signature cocktails ($16–$25), three non-alcoholic cocktails ($12). Happy hour 5:00–7:00 PM in the Lounge.
- [The Chef's Table](https://chezbacchus-lb.com/chefs-table.html): A personal dinner with Executive Chef Danny Le. No menu, no selections — composed by the chef on the evening, served at a communal table. Fridays and Saturdays. 2 to 10 guests (more by request). Optional wine pairings from Advanced Sommelier John Hansen. 48-hour advance notice; reservations confirmed directly by the Director of Hospitality.
- [Lounge](https://chezbacchus-lb.com/lounge.html): 20-seat lounge. Walk-ins welcome. Full bar. Happy hour 5:00–7:00 PM (dinner service days).
- [Private Events & Catering](https://chezbacchus-lb.com/private-events.html): Weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, milestone celebrations. On-site at the restaurant or off-site at the venue of choosing. Inquiry form on page.
- [Long Beach Food Scene Week 2026](https://chezbacchus-lb.com/events/long-beach-food-scene-week-2026.html) — Active event, July 31 through August 9, 2026. Chez Bacchus is a participating restaurant with two special menus: (1) a $70 three-course dinner served Wednesday through Sunday, 5:00–9:30 PM: Atlantic Lobster Skewer with lobster bisque + pasilla peppers + summer corn; Lamb Merguez Sausage with parmesan polenta + peaches + crispy shallots; Fried-to-order Beignet with maple glaze + candied bacon; (2) a $40 single-tier Tea Tower served Saturday and Sunday, anytime between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM (no set seatings, reservations recommended): Tomato Bisque starter, strawberry streusel cupcake, 'Everything Bagel' cream cheese scone with clotted cream, and ham Caesar sandwich + mushroom-corn-pepperjack quiche. Reservations through OpenTable (https://www.opentable.com/r/chez-bacchus-long-beach) or (562) 336-1440. LBFSW-only pricing; standard menu and pricing resume August 10.
- [Wine Events](https://chezbacchus-lb.com/wine-events.html): A standing series of winemaker dinners, multi-course pairings, and sommelier-led tastings. Curated by Advanced Sommelier John Hansen. Past evenings include Flight Club: A Tour of France (July 2026, three French wines paired by Chef Danny Le), the Beringer Winemaker Dinner (June 2026, 150 Years with Margo Van Staaveren), and Flight Club: ¡Hola España! (May 2026). Upcoming evenings announced as scheduled; VIP Club members hear first.
- [The Team](https://chezbacchus-lb.com/team.html): Biographical depth on John Hansen (Advanced Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers Americas, 2005), Danny Le (Executive Chef, formerly of Napa Rose), and Michael Jordan (Master Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers Americas, 2007).

## Leadership

- **John Hansen** — Proprietor and Advanced Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers.
  Curates the wine program with Master Sommelier Michael Jordan.
- **Danny Le** — Executive Chef. Formerly of Napa Rose. Leads both the dinner kitchen
  and the Afternoon Tea program.

## Cuisine philosophy

Seasonal California cuisine sourced from local farm partners. Refined French and global
techniques. Menu shifts with the season — what arrives in spring is not what arrives
in late summer. Auto-gratuity of 20% on parties of six or more.

## Reservation rules of thumb

- Parties 1–6 guests: standard OpenTable reservation.
- Parties 7–8 guests: OpenTable Large Party flow. 20% automatic gratuity. $25/guest cancellation fee within 24 hours.
- Parties 9+ guests, private events, off-site catering, wedding catering, corporate events: inquire via /private-events.html.
- Afternoon Tea: book a table for any Saturday or Sunday between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM through the dedicated Afternoon Tea experience on OpenTable (experienceId=734962); the kitchen presents the Tea service. Tier choice (Classic or Queen's Tower) happens at the table.
- The Chef's Table at Chez Bacchus: a personal dinner composed by Executive Chef Danny Le at a communal table. No menu, no selections. Fridays and Saturdays. 2 to 10 guests, larger parties by special request. Optional wine pairings curated by Advanced Sommelier John Hansen. 48-hour advance notice required. Pricing is quoted by the Director of Hospitality at the time the reservation is confirmed, based on guest count and pairing requests. Inquire at /chefs-table.html.

## Accessibility

The dining room, lounge, restroom, and main entrance are fully ADA-compliant. Service
animals are welcome anywhere. Dogs welcome on the Patio by request.

## What we do not serve

- Lunch (closed midday weekdays)
- Brunch (special-occasion holiday brunch only — Mother's Day annually)
- Late-night bar service

## Contact

For private events: https://chezbacchus-lb.com/private-events.html
For general inquiries: (562) 336-1440 or info@chezbacchus-lb.com

## Last updated

2026-08-02