re: Suggestions for Bacchanal?

I think if you go around 6 on a weekday w/ only 4 people you'll have a good chance of your choice to sit either inside upstairs or outside in the courtyard. I have sat both places and the upstairs can be kinda lame if it's not crowded.. especially in the back room. The room inside where the bar is + the balcony overlooking the courtyard are both good spots.

I would definitely go straight for a table when you arrive and worry about what to eat + drink after you secure a spot.

The cocktails are good upstairs and the wine in the retail spot is marked up roughly double grocery store prices, but still a good deal considering the atmosphere, music, etc.

For food the bacon wrapped dates, chicken confit and burrata are all good. They also have cheeses in the fridge inside (downstairs) you can buy and they'll arrange on a board for you with accoutrements. Decent beer selection in the cooler downstairs as well.