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    Carousel Drive In

    4.1 (62 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    CAROUSEL DRIVE IN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    BLT Sandwich

    This was supposedly a BLT Sandwich. Idk where they assumed that but for $16 I would have guessed I could have gotten more BLT for my money this is why I HATE coming to Bakersfield, the food is trash and so are the people

    Double Quarter Burger
    Bill W.

    Been by this drive-in a thousand times and never stopped. On a whim and craving a good old fashion flat top burger I popped in for lunch. I ordered the double cheese burger for a base line for this drive-in. I found the burger to be pretty good but funny lacking that gooey dripping greasy flat type patties. Maybe it was a off day but a decent burger none the less. Will give it another shot to try some of their other goody's.

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    Great selection. Good food. Nice people. Cherry high. Pastrami burger. Fries and Taquito sauce.

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    4 months ago

    Always great food is great and the people working there are always friendly. I go here everyday if not for food, to get a drink.

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    1 year ago

    Love the people and the service. It's pretty fast with the food service also. The place is always clean when I go there.

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    1 year ago

    Food was excellent.. the girls were very nice & friendly.. really clean inside! Good environment all the way around

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    1 year ago

    Every time excellent food service and we will continue to eat here thank you carousel drive in

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    2 years ago

    Food is delicious and prepared fresh. Prices aren't too bad either considering how much it costs to eat out nowadays.

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    7 years ago

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    2 years ago

    I ordered a Philly cheese steak, it was very good and everything but I sat in the drive thru waiting for a very long time

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    3 years ago

    Fast service when you get the before the lunch hour. Good choice of food on the menu.

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    2 years ago

    We had ordered the fish and chips and the fish was undercooked and the fries were too salty

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    3 years ago

    Awesome service flavorful hamburgers tasty cherry slushy all in all very excellent service and food

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    3 years ago

    I forgot they have "white boy " taco's , still the best in the county @ $ 1.79 each.

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    5 years ago

    We went for lunch today and had the pastrami sandwich! Omg it was awesome!! We will definitely be back to try more off the menu!

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    4.3(1.5k reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    24th Street Cafe is a classic go to. We ordered the 16 oz NY steak and the Chicken Fried Steak and…read moreeggs,biscuits and gravy, a side of cottage cheese, coffee and a Iced tea. The 16 oz. NY steak was amazingly tender and cooked perfectly, the kind of steak that really does not need much done to it because the flavor already speaks for itself. They served it with chimichurri sauce, which just was not exactly my cup of tea, but once I added Worcestershire sauce, it really brought out the flavor of an already all-star steak. The Chicken Fried Steak 'n' Eggs with hash browns was also very tasty Steak even the batter had flavor and definitely worth it. The chicken fried steak had that good comfort food quality to it, with a crispy outside, tender bite, and a savory flavor that worked really well with the eggs. The hash browns helped round everything out nicely and even the biscuits and gravy which im generally not a fan of was very good. Service from Holly, and I hope I got that right, was amazing from start to finish. She was friendly, attentive, and made the visit feel easy and comfortable. Even the iced tea stood out to me because it tasted like the homemade sun tea I make every year by the pool, and that gave the whole meal an extra familiar touch. Overall, this was a very strong visit with a standout steak, a satisfying breakfast plate, and excellent service.

    If it wasn't for the old stool decor, this place would not survive. Food was terrible. Ordered ny…read moresteak medium rare and country fried steak. NY steak came medium/well done. The steak was thin so it pretty much was all well done apart from the center being slightly pink. Such a disappointment. Country fried steak was one of the worst I've ever had, super dry, could have done with more gravy. Ordered drinks with less ice, glass came full of ice like an ordinary amount but went the wrong table at first. The restaurant was dirty. Needs sweeping as there was dirty tissue under our table before we entered but instead staff are cleaning the glass panels between the tables that aren't as dirty as the obvious tissues on the floor. Are they hoping the decor draws eyes up away from the dirty floor? 2 stars for the retro decor.

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    Beautiful, wood, vessel and more, set a mellow tone!

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    4.3(949 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    8 years in business

    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.

    Was in town for a few days and stopped by this local (ha ha ha) joint for a a quick brunch. We…read moreordered the all-american burger with the sweet potato fries, a loaded tuna sandwich, a cold brew, and a regular fresca (watermelon + other seasonal fruits that have been cold pressed). Everything was so phenomenal - the food was fresh and not super heavy, and since its farm to table, everything was so so delicious. Our server Jasmine was so attentive and sweet and made sure we had what we needed. Monique was also so kind and checked in on us frequently. From the quality of the food, the value of it, to the service of the restaurant, everything was great! Affordable, delicious, and overall such a pleasure to have been able to try this restaurant.

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    Locale Farm to Table Eatery - Turkey Bacon Cheddar Melt

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    Temblor Brewing Company - Sliders and veggie sticks

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    4.1(822 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    After arriving in Bakersfield, we were looking for places closeby to get some dinner. As we were…read morepulling up to the hotel, I thought I saw a sign that said brewery, so looked it up and - yep - there's a brewery right across the street. We walked over and had an enjoyable experience. I would first note, they only had 5 of the brewery's own beers on tap. I didn't mind, as I enjoyed a blood orange witbier. I had the sliders with veggie sticks and they were delicious. I was excited to see something besides just chips offered for sides. The seating space is ample and the night we were there, there was music. I was actually pleasantly surprised the music wasn't super loud and echo-y and we could still enjoy conversation. I would recommend stopping by for a beer and some food!

    I came here last night with a group of 18 people while we were visiting Bakersfield, for the drag…read moreraces. When we made the reservation, no one told us that the restaurant operates as a self-service setup. We assumed, like most places that accept large reservations, that there would be some level of table service. Instead, the table was basically just a place for us to sit and eat. If we wanted drinks, we had to go up to the bar ourselves to order them. When it came time to eat, we had to leave the table again and go up to the front counter to place our food orders. No one came to the table to take orders, check on us, or even bring water. We ended up having to get water ourselves as well. What was most frustrating was at the end when I went to pay the bill and was told that an automatic 20% gratuity had been added because we were a large party. I completely understand adding gratuity when a staff is actively serving a large group taking orders, bringing drinks, refilling water, checking on the table, etc. But in this case there was essentially no service provided. Everything from ordering drinks, ordering food, and getting water was self-service. If the restaurant is going to run this way, that's fine but it should be clearly communicated when a large group makes a reservation, and automatic gratuity for "service" that didn't happen doesn't feel appropriate. We come to Bakersfield twice a year and after this experience, I don't think we will ever be back.

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    Temblor Brewing Company - Bar, quiet on Sunday evening, after Happy Hour (till 6pm)

    Bar, quiet on Sunday evening, after Happy Hour (till 6pm)

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    Cobb salad

    Temblor Brewing Company - Ricketbocker seasonal brew that may stay in as a Headliner soon. Perfect winter time brew

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    Cask Strength Bar and Kitchen - Old Fashion

    Cask Strength Bar and Kitchen

    4.1(81 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    I met a friend here for dinner and drinks. I've never been before and I found out It's under new…read moremanagement. I was surprised when I walked in because I thought the place was much bigger. It is a long and narrow establishment with a trendy vibe. Decorated with wine barrels and bottles which give it an industrial feel. We were greeted by a server immediately upon entering but he wasn't very friendly. I placed an order for a Tito's press for my first round and the hubs ordered a Tito's and tonic. For our next round I ordered a Tito's and tonic and was given another vodka press. After scanning the QR code and checking out the menu, we decided on the shrimp ceviche as an appetizer with the shrimp tacos and a chicken taco salad. The menu is soooo small! I came in with an appetite and there wasn't much to choose from. The hubs said the ceviche was too salty but the shrimp tacos were good. I thought the taco salad was delicious and I finished it all. My friend ordered the garlic shrimp and also said they were salty and at $24.99 for just 6 shrimp, she would not order them again. The weirdest part was there was a big labradoodle inside the restaurant! I thought it crazy at first since there is a patio that is just fine for dogs. Look, I'm a dog lover, but inside of a restaurant is crazy to me! What if people are allergic? What if the dog jumps on the table? This dog was roaming all over the place...it was under our table looking for scraps and I even seen it sniffing a patrons legs at one of the high top tables. Anyway, this place is decorated super cute, the food was okay and the dog seems to be one of the owners so it seems it's going to be there indefinitely. I don't think I'll be going back but you should give it a try.

    I'm always looking for a good whiskey bar and Cask Strength fit the bill…read more All of the folks behind the bar were friendly and fun to have conversations with. My bartender, Alec, made a great Old Fashioned. I only came in for a couple drinks before a show downtown, but I was recommended their Chili Relleno. And thank goodness I was. It was delicious. They were kind enough to turn on the Dodger game when I asked and I ended up spending well over an hour watching my team secure a win before heading out. The location is awesome and pretty much anything you'd like to do downtown is walkable distance to and from the bar. The bar has changed ownership recently. But with drinks this good, yummy food, and stellar service, Cask Strength Bar and Kitchen has a bright future in Bakersfield!

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    Whiskey Bar

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