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    4.4 (46 reviews)
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    Patio dining
    Lee G.

    This restaurant really went the extra mile for us. Our family was driving back from Mammoth, we needed lunch, and we didn't want to leave our dog in the car because it was hot. The staff was very welcoming, and offered to seat us on the patio, which was lovely. They moved a table for us to a shaded area of grass, turned on a nearby water feature, and brought our dog a bowl of water. The staff took our order and they brought it to our table in no time. Lunch was enjoyed by all. Definitely give Cactus & Flame a try if you're in the area or passing through. They're very nice and hospitable, and we will definitely be going back next time we're nearby.

    Stanley H.

    We always eat at Classic Burger when we drive to Mammoth. I'm glad we found this alternative. The service is excellent, and the food is great! We got pasta, short rib burger, and regular burger. The burger was the best thing we ordered, but everything else was good too. If you have a pet or young kids, the outdoor area is perfect. Will definitely be back.

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    26 years of love Celebrated our anniversary with an unforgettable dinner at Cactus and Flame. A beautiful, intimate atmosphere paired with incredible steaks--filet mignon and ribeye, perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor. Knowing the beef is sourced from Texas made it even better. A perfect evening to celebrate many wonderful years together. #26YearsStrong #AnniversaryDinner #DateNight #CactusAndFlame #StillInLove

    Fireside seating
    Lydia B.

    Amazing food and excellent service! Everyone at our table enjoyed their meal!!! A wonderful experience after a long day exploring the Eastern Sierras

    Meatball sandwich
    Sofi E.

    We had missed all our main exits and found this little spot on our way to mammoth! It was absolutely delicious. There was no kid menu but they catered and made something for our kids! Highly recommend!

    Seafood stew
    Ann E.

    The food wash wonderful so delicious hubbt had seafood stew almost like 7 seafood soup but not, i had the fetuccini alfredo with shrimp so good best i have had in a long time, we also shared calamari really good and falavorable, garlic bread delicious, pina colada and long island ice tea both gteat. The service was great polite, also offered desert at the end of meal carrot cake and creme brulee both amazing. Nice ambience table clothed tables, bar area or not your choice. Prices on par for the quality of food.

    Filet mignon
    Heath J.

    The food was amazing and the service was top notch. I was not expecting an elevated dining experience that was a nice surprise. I highly recommend experiencing the food here. Tony was absolutely amazing!

    Bolognese
    Lisha X.

    Stopped at Cactus & Flame on our way back from Mammoth and were really impressed with the quality of the food. We ordered the pork chop and the seafood - both were cooked to perfection and full of flavor. Definitely a great find on the drive home!

    Best food I've ever had. Jesse was amazing phenomenal establishment highly recommend asparagus soup was super good. Steak was cooked perfect and they served us root beer floats in martini glasses service was amazing. Ambience felt like I was in a movie.

    Ron W.

    Pros it's nice to have another food option in the area, the customer service is great and the place looks nice. We got the crab cakes appetizer, which came out really fast and where definitely Sysco and fried from frozen, not bad but nothing special. My girlfriend and I both got the ribeye steak, her with the veggies and mashed potatoes and I got the mushroom risotto. They steak came out really fast which makes me think they have them prepped and just throw them on the grill to heat up. We ordered medium rare and both got medium. The steaks weren't bad, but where not seasoned well and where only elevated by a red wine sauce they served with them. My risotto had canned mushrooms in it which is not acceptable for a restaurant presenting itself as higher end then the typical fair. My girlfriend's mashed potatoes where clearly instant, which again isn't acceptable. For the price points the sides and appetizers shouldn't be Sysco and the steak should be seasoned better and cooked correctly. The steak portions where decent but for the price nothing special. I understand that cost cutting happens in restaurants but for one that just opened, it's definitely disappointing.

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    It's very nice to have a nice restaurant in the Indian wells valley. Food is amazing

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    Amazing delicious food and service! The garlic bread is delicious. The prices are on the high end, but worth the drive.

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    The food was overall very yummy. Upon entering I was caught by surprise as the place feels very cozy.

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    Tokyo House

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    8.2 mi
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    Foot was really good,service Excellent. The drinks were delicious, i'll be back tomorrow.read more

    On our drive back to California from Reno, I was seriously craving sushi. I searched along our…read moreroute and Tokyo House Japanese Restaurant popped up on both Google and Yelp with decent reviews, so my husband and I decided to give it a try. We ordered a few sushi rolls, a rice plate with beef and vegetables, and chicken potstickers. I'll start with the positives: the woman who took our order over the phone was very kind and professional, and our food was ready right on time when we arrived. The restaurant itself was also very clean, which we appreciated. We took everything to go since we were continuing our road trip. Unfortunately, once we started eating, we were really disappointed. While the pricing was reasonable, the food quality just didn't match the reviews. The beef had almost no flavor, the rice was bland, and the overall dish felt very under-seasoned. The sushi was simply okay not terrible, but not something I'd go out of my way for. The biggest letdown, though, was the chicken potstickers. They were burned on the outside and when we opened them up, there was barely any filling inside. They tasted dry and overcooked, which was really disappointing. It wasn't a horrible experience overall, but definitely not memorable in a good way. Would I come back? No. Would I recommend it? Probably not. The service and cleanliness were solid, but when it comes to Japanese food, flavor and execution matter most and unfortunately, this just didn't deliver for us.

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    4.2
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    42.7 mi
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    My boyfriend and I were camping in Kennedy Meadows the night before when we realized we did not…read moreprepare for 20 degree weather. So we drove down and randomly saw this place and decided to have dinner. We ended up speaking with the owner. We asked about lodging and he told us he did not have anything available. He came back to ask us how we're doing and we asked if there was other lodging close by. He said they would most likely be booked. We told him about the night before and how we were very unprepared for cold weather. In front of him I told my boyfriend that we can sleep in the truck again, no worries. Next thing I know the owner came by again and said he has a camper for friends and family that no one is in and he offered it to us, saying he felt bad that we froze. We were elated. I have never felt more grateful and it reminded me that there really are kind souls. He walked us over and provided us towels and turned the heat up. It was perfect. We sat by the fire pit with others, who all had nothing but kind words about this place. People come every year and stay here. I felt such a warm welcome from everyone. My boyfriend and I are so thankful for the owners. We both said we can't wait to come here more and hopefully decades down the road we can stay in the same camper and reminisce. I will tell everyone about this place. It's nothing fancy but it's definitely special! Thank you for making my entire weekend.

    Good food but not the service!…read more I came here few time because that's my mom in law's favorite place to dine in. My husband and I drove from LA to take her and her husband for birthday dinner. Here is my positive and negative review based on our experience when we were there. Positive: Food cook perfectly as we asked for. We have 12oz and 8oz fillet mignon, 2 orders rib eyes steak for mom and her husband, large suchini appetizer. Pickle is delicious, you can ask as much as you want for free, good bread. The owner stop by at our table, my mom gave him compliment about the website video he done such a great one, so my mind automatically expect great service. Neg: My mom has reservation at 6PM, we arrived 5 mins b4 6, they didn't have or can't find my mom reservation. Waiting a bit then get our table at the last room due to a large parties were at the patio and crowded and noisy which no big deal for us, we can see the big parties from our window room. It took an hour for our steak, salad served with a warm bowl, suchini too dry to eat. By the time the steak ready, we are half full with bread, salad, pickle and appetizer. 5 minute after the waitress brought the food to us, my mom asked a box to go, my husband ate not even half of his steak, I can't finish my meal either. We are so full end up to bring our food home. The waitress take too long to bring our bill and we still waited again for our debit card back then walk to look the waitress at the bar ask our card. The whole experience is not my expectation with the money we spent we should get better service, also few flies and mosquito flying around on our food. I hope they consider to improve the service better in future

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    3.9
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    8.5 mi
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    The diner was definitely better than I expected and we will return! The Pancakes were really good,…read moreand was the Veggie omelet. However, the Homemade Cinnamon Roll was just okay. The gentleman who took our orders was nice and very patient! The ambiance was nothing special-typical diner. The toilets could use good cleaning, too, but the bathrooms were generally okay. We stopped here on our way to Mammoth from San Diego, and we would return!

    It's a country diner, with booth seating and 50s oldies playing softly in the background…read more We were seated promptly and drink order taken right away. Coffee has free refills. I had the Country Benedict, which is a sausage patty and an egg on top of a biscuit and covered with gravy, served with hash browns. The egg was over easy, and the yolk, when broken, blended deliciously with the gravy. The hash browns were crisp and fresh - very good. The biscuit was buttered, which was a pleasant surprise. They pay attention to small details like that here. Mr. P enjoyed his burger, which came with fresh onions, tomato and lettuce on a specialty bun. The burger was smashed, yet very juicy. His fries were golden brown crisp and cut thick. He liked them a lot. This was easily the best diner breakfast I've had in a long while. Looking forward to stopping in again when I'm nearby in the future. I am full and happy.

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    Old school coffee shop/diner type place. Wish me luck.
    Old school coffee shop/diner type place. Wish me luck.
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    Horse in the Alley

    Horse in the Alley

    4.6
    (319 reviews)
    70.2 mi
    $$$

    This is my favorite restaurant in Bakersfield. Whether I'm going in for a cocktail & appetizer in…read morethe bar or having a full dinner in the dining room. They have a lovely ambiance. The food is always well prepared and delicious. The service is always spot on. They have a private banquet room for larger gatherings. Juliette was our fantastic server this evening, friendly and efficient. We started with a couple of escargot appetizers for the table. It comes drenched in garlic butter and topped with Parmesan cheese. The French onion soup was divine. I had the yummy Lemon drop salmon with the house rice pilaf and sautéed fresh vegetables. One of my dining companions had the Ribeye with a loaded baked potato. Another had the Filet with bleu cheese & baked potato and lastly the scrumptious lamb lollipops. Another memorable dining experience. We ended the meal with their famous Malva cake. So moist, rich and delicious. If you've never had it, it's a must try.

    On a scale of 1-10, Horse in the Alley is a 2 in Los Angeles and a 9 in Bakersfield. We walked in…read morewith high hopes. They lasted about 30 seconds. There was no host stand, no greeting, and no indication of what we were supposed to do. I eventually asked the bartender about our reservation. He seemed mildly annoyed that I had interrupted whatever invisible task he was doing and told us we'd have to wait for the host. So we waited. And waited. Once seated, we ordered drinks and were served warm bread with butter knives. The problem? There was no butter. Instead, there were candles heating cups of drawn garlic butter that nobody explained. The waiter described it as a powerhouse flavor. Imagine garlic butter LaCroix. Technically present, but only as a rumor. The pacing of service was glacial. Not relaxed. Not upscale. Just slow. The entire evening felt like a social experiment where everyone involved was pretending to operate a fine dining restaurant while waiting to see if customers would notice. We ordered the stuffed mushrooms, which were apparently a house favorite. I sincerely hope that's no longer true. The filling was confusing enough, but someone decided to glaze them with a sweet sauce that made the entire dish taste like a dare. We took a few bites and surrendered. Then came the steaks. My fiancée ordered the filet medium rare. It arrived with the texture of warm oatmeal and was drowning beneath balsamic reduction and Gorgonzola. The steak itself was so soft and underdone it resembled a pink marshmallow more than beef. My strip steak arrived covered in gravy. Not a sauce. Gravy. To complete the experience, we both ordered baked potatoes. Because surely nobody can mess up a baked potato. We were informed that bacon and sour cream would cost an additional $2. Nothing says "premium steakhouse" quite like nickel-and-diming toppings for a baked potato. By the end of the meal, we were struggling to identify a single redeeming part of the experience. The service was slow. The food was baffling. The atmosphere felt like everyone--staff and customers alike--was participating in the same awkward experiment. Horse in the Alley desperately wants to be a fine dining destination. Unfortunately, wanting and being are two very different things. ***Our server Samantha was very sweet and even comped the stuffed mushrooms. But this was easily the worst $200 I've ever spent.

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