The Botanist is such a vibe. From the outside, The Botanist is unassuming. But don't be fooled, a…read morehidden oasis lies just beyond the front door. The food was toptier. I was especially surprised by how great their chicken wings are! They also make a mean old fashioned. Our server was very welcoming and attentive. If you're looking for a nice, positive, and slightly secluded/intimate vibe with great drinks and food, I definitely recommend The Botanist.

Girlfriend Saturday brunch at the Botanist. Emily our…read moreserver was so friendly & accommodating. She helped make this a brilliant lunch for us. If you go for brunch on Saturday definitely get there early as they fill up fast and don't take reservations. As the place fills up the noise does escalate. But it's a happy fun atmosphere. We all had the breakfast smash burgers which were juicy and delicious! We ordered a side of the Green Dukkah Fries, Yum Yum! I had the Lime & Lechee cocktail, my friends had sparkling wine & red wine. Everything was scrumptious! As always a fun place to go for fine cocktails & good grub!

Not sure how this place does not have 5 stars. If you find…read moreyourself in Bakersfield this is a must. Nice art gallery in dining room. Really cool old gas station conversion. Didn't catch servers name, but he was great. He brought out a sampler of his favorite salad. Amazing. I had the fig burger with an egg and truffle fries. Really good Wife had turkey habanero sandwich with sweet potato fries. Also really good. Thanks for the great service and killer food.

My niece and I came in just after the lunch rush- our server Dakota, was on it- you could tell the…read morerush had just left- still, we were greeted with a smile and professionalism. He was still enthusiastic. The front dining area was bright and clean with a small section showcasing local goods. There are tables outside all under covering. We were brought a whipped feta and honey app and it was delicious. I appreciate the restaurant supporting local small business. Overall it was a good experience- nice sized portions, we had to get boxes to take home leftovers (that's not a bad thing). Will come back.

Excellent burgers and the fries are bomb, the wait staff very busy and still friendly and ready to…read moregive recommendations! Atmosphere is very nice

I was in Bakersfield, which is a rare occurrence, and I stopped by to eat at this place. I love a…read moregood barbecue, but I had low expectations for this one. I guess because it's a sports bar restaurant, and it's in Bakersfield. I got the shock of my life. It turned out, this was the best barbecue food I ever had. Not only that, but it's very affordable. I would say a bargain. I didn't have to spend 100+ dollars for 2 persons, like a lot of so called high quality barbecue restaurants. The briskets and ribs were amazing. Delicious, flavorful, and melts in your mouth. Sides were also delicious. The service was good too. You just go up and get your order. It took a little time, but the staff is helpful and friendly. I'll be back here again, the next time I'm in Bakersfield. Maybe I'll visit the Buck Owen's museum. Bakersfield is truly the Texas of California, although I've only been to El Paso, Texas.

The sandwiches are huge, fresh, and packed with ingredients. You can tell the bread is the star…read morehere -- perfectly toasted with that classic sourdough flavor that makes the whole sandwich better. I ordered the turkey bacon avocado and it did not disappoint. The place was clean, service was friendly, and my order came out pretty quick even during the lunch rush. Their soups and sides were good too, especially paired with the sandwich. Portions are definitely worth the price. If you're looking for a fresh sandwich that actually fills you up, this place is worth checking out.

Used grub hub, driver didn't listen to mebthen left my order somewhere else and slowed it…read moredelivered.the photo was a pladtic bag with no backkground.

I had such a wonderful experience at this restaurant and it was all thanks to my waitress Ella. She…read moreis incredibly sweet, so attentative, and made sure my order was perfect. She was always on top of everything, so kind, and really made me feel taken care of. ill definitely be back, and i hope she's there next time! Hands down Best Italian food in town !! 10/10 recommend !

From memory. Back in the day this was our fav office catering place for lunch and learns…read more Top 3 Italian places in Bakersfield. Alfredo yummm Sun-dried tomatoes and calamari/fish 5* 5*

Yummy selections from Guiltless Pastries. They do not have a storefront that I know of. Have…read morefound them at Farmers Markets in town. Also found them at Rio Acai Bowl one time. They do make some yummy desserts. I have tried a few, and none of them have disappointed. So why are they guiltless? Their treats are made from healthier ingredients!! Check the labels, and you will see! So when you find their goodies, buy them and enjoy some guiltless pleasure!

I had the cheesecake! It was delicious!!! A lovely family business :)…read more I started my parents on a vegan diet, and these pastries keep them from going back to the dark side lol. And let's be real, in Bakersfield it's really hard to find anything that isn't a sugary/dairy/fatty mess. I wish Sprouts or Lassens would allow a few items at their stores. In other words, I wish I could buy a treat whenever I pleased lol. Keep those treats comin'!!!

The food, service and ambiance is top notch. The new restaurant building has a lot more seating…read moreand the patio area is much larger than the old location. My only gripe is the parking or lack there of. Very tight and small in the designated parking on the west side of the restaurant and we've found it difficult to find parking on 18th street. If they can improve and pave the dirt parking lot on the south side, that would help. However, that being said, it's still worth a visit.

everything was fire! chilaquiles are the best!, this place is really good and a must go toread more

I really want to give it 5 stars but every time we come there has been an issue. The food is…read moredelicious and I will definitely come back but today the service was very very slow. We asked for napkins which never came and we waited a very long time to get our check and to go box. It was not our servers fault. She was the only server I saw for the inside and outside and I also saw her behind the bar making drinks. They need more employees working. We showed up at noon 1 hour after they opened and the place was dead. We were the only ppl outside in the patio. During our stay 3 other couples did show up. Im hoping next time I can give them 5 stars.

My friend and I spent a pleasant afternoon at Sonder recently. We went at around 2:30 in the…read moreafternoon. Perfect time for a friend meetup. It's quiet and peaceful, easy to chat without yelling. Jake was our outstanding server. He was so friendly and attentive. I love sitting on those lovely green sofas. I had the Lavender Lemon Drop Martini, Yum, my friend had glass of Cabernet. My companion ordered the chicken with mushroom sauce so rich and comforting. I had the seared Ahi appetizer. The interior is upscale industrial, very attractive. If you don't mind a fairly loud place during peak hours it's a nice environment for a date night. I've always experienced great service, delicious food and tasty libations here. Definitely check them out. I understand they are opening new locations. I'm looking forward to trying them in the near future.

We frequently dine at Eureka in Bakersfield, CA, not only for the amazing food, but also for the…read moreexcellent service! Addison is wonderful and exceptionally attentive, and gives spot-on menu recommendations, and Chloe is so knowledgeable, friendly, and bright. All of Eureka's staff, including the managers, always deliver service with a smile. This has quickly become one of our favorite places to eat! The atmosphere is energetic and fun! Highly recommend!

Our first time at an Eureka! and won't be our last. This place was fantastic! We've been driving…read morethrough Bakersfield from 58 to 99 north for literally decades. We've tried everything we could see from the freeway over that time and never found anything good. We had given up on eating in Bakersfield, other than when Moo Creamery is open. A Yelp search while driving from Paso yielded this option so we decided to try it. We finally found good options and great place to eat. We'll probably try some of the other options in and around this center but it will be tough to not go back to Eureka! every time. The burgers were very, very good and the beer and alcohol selection were top notch. Too bad I had to drive. Our server was the best we've had in years, helpful, casual, fun. I wish I had taken the time to write this sooner after we went so I'd have more details. In short, everything was great, you can't go wrong unless you don't go.

Everything tasted super fresh, especially the mango dishes and drinks. The flavors were sweet,…read morerefreshing, and perfectly balanced -- you can tell they use quality ingredients. I tried one of their specialty desserts along with a mango smoothie, and both were honestly addictive. The atmosphere was clean, cute, and relaxing, making it a great spot to hang out with friends or grab a quick treat. Staff was friendly and patient while explaining the menu too, which I appreciated. If you love mango anything, this place is definitely worth checking out. I'll definitely be coming back to try more off the menu.

Cute atmosphere hostesses took a while to come to the front…read moreto seat us. Ordered the Chilaquiles, came out cold somehow & the flavor was okay. Pancakes were mid. Small water cups & had to flag down waitress to get more water multiple times . Honestly wont be coming back.