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.

Well, after experiencing many steakhouses throughout the world, I will say that THE BEST RIBEYE -…read moreHANDS DOWN is at Bakersfield - Hungry Hunter SteakHouse (Bakersfield) is BY FAR THE #1 for RIBEYE hands down! Of course their Happy Hour at the Bar (is truly the best pls pls try it) - and don't forget the SALAD WHEEL - that comes with it!!!! Be sure to add ($6 extra) by requesting the Forest Mushroom peppercorn sauce as a topper on the RibEye! NOTE!!!! After visiting Ruth Chris', Salt grass, Outback, black angus. Brazilian steakhouse, (Sardina cantina (Cabo) nothing has EVER come close! We are avid foodie's if u want the best RIBEYE - U MUST GO ! I would not steer u wrong!!! Please comment once you try!!!!!

We came to Hungry Hunter Steakhouse for Father's Day and had a great experience overall. Since we…read morehad a party of six, I called ahead to make a reservation, and the process was quick and easy. When we arrived, we were seated promptly, which was especially appreciated on such a busy holiday. I ordered the lamb chops, and they were absolutely delicious. The accompanying sauce complemented the meat perfectly and was easily my favorite part of the meal. One of the restaurant's signature touches is preparing the house salad tableside, which adds a nice, classic steakhouse feel. My only wish is that the salad portions were a little more generous, as the serving felt on the smaller side. We also ordered the calamari appetizer, which unfortunately was the biggest disappointment of the meal. It lacked the flavor and texture we were expecting. The staff was friendly, but the service was a bit slow throughout our visit. The restaurant is conveniently located in the Costco shopping center, so there's plenty of parking available. Just be prepared for some traffic getting in and out of the shopping center, especially during peak dining hours.

Nice space for any celebration Plenty of space…read more Owner is helpful Chairs an tables can be move to your preference

The first time we came here was great. The food is delicious so I thought Valentine's Day would be…read moreperfect. We came at 6:30 for our reservations, which were made via txt but we weren't on the list. That wasn't an issue though we were seated. The waitress took like 20 minutes to bring water we finally placed our food order around 7:20. We finally got our food at 8:25 pm. My mash potatoes were cold and tasted like boxed mash potatoes little flavor, the salmon 0 flavor. Just tasted like salt and that's it, my fiancés steak was just ok also the veggies served were just carrots little flavor and were basically raw. Saying I'm disappointed is an understatement. We drove an hour out here for a good experience and we could have just gone to our local Applebees for what we got. And the total was $120 In my opinion not worth it.

We were headed home and my husband mentioned wanting to stop in at Flame & Fire but not prepared…read moreor hungry enough for the full meal. I had heard some coworkers talk about the amazing Happy Hour, so we decided to give it a try. HH starts at 4:30pm and it was just a bit past that time, so everything was going our way. We were greeted right at the door and encouraged to head to the bar. The area is very inviting and the chairs are super comfortable. It was just the 2 of us but there were other tables occupied and a couple people seated at the bar. It was a Wednesday night and others had our idea and seemed to be enjoying the options. We ordered a couple drinks. I got the mango caipirinha. I'd never ordered this before but I am a new fan. Delicious! There are other flavors if you are not a mango person. We shared the tacos, bacon wrapped chicken and the tri-tip sliders. I am pretty sure we will be back. The happy hour was exactly what we needed. It was relaxing and we were well cared for.

Flame Fire's bar area is a fantastic spot to unwind. The live music creates such a great…read moreatmosphere, lively without being overwhelming, and it really sets the tone for a fun night out. The cocktails are perfectly crafted, and the hibiscus caipirinha was a standout with bright, refreshing, and beautifully balanced with just the right amount of floral sweetness.

love the food! bar service was a little lousy. after speaking with the manager he made it right…read more big shout out to him and doing his job!

Haven't been here in years and decided to give it a shot tonight. It was surprisingly busy for a…read moreThursday night, but we were sat almost immediately. Serene was our server and she was great! Greeted us super quick and got our drinks in and out fast as well. When our food came out we were told there was a mix up in the kitchen so we got the wrong things, but they remade the correct items and brought them out as soon as they could! The manager was great as well, she came out and explained the issue to us so we knew what was going on. She also brought our food out herself and made sure she took care of a dessert for the inconvenience. The food was also delicious. A really good steak which is hard to find these days. Overall was amazing even with a slight mess up because of the service!

First time here and the service was excellent! We came to celebrate a birthday and we got the…read moreLobster Mac for an appetizer, shared a Tomahawk by the way was so tender and juicy, had a baked potato with veggies and Cadillac Margaritas. Scrumptious!

Came here for a friend's birthday. We were told while ordering they will not split the check. They…read morewill take 5 different forms of payment. And, btw the gratuity is already included because you have a larger group. So, you've just caused a huge inconvenience for all of us. Oh, she tells us to keep tack of are own orders because we will have to determine what is who's. This restaurants cheapest dish is almost $40. Decent glass of wine is $18. Something wrong with this picture.

They have the best fillet mignon in Bakersfield, prove me wrong…read more I always order the meatballs as an app. Love the sauce. Solid bar staff. Great server staff all very good and very attentive. Make a reservation they are very organized Their pasta is great but the chicken, steak and pork chops are the best in town.

Lunch as a Mama Mia first timer. It is a fairly small and intimate indoor setting and our male…read moreserver was fun and personable. Pyrenees bread never goes unnoticed and is welcomed to my presence with glee. The lunch menu offered a few things that sounded amazing (looking at you, bruschetta) but I settled on a spinach salad with fennel, fruit, and goat cheese topped with a tangy cilantro dressing. The chicken was seasoned nicely and the salad was a delight. My friend ordered the penne pasta with butter garlic sauce, also with chicken. Of course I had some her plate and it was nicely seasoned and tasty but not unforgettable. I am glad to have finally come here, but thought my lunch was pretty expensive compared to what I usually pay for a one diner situation.

My wife and I visited on a Saturday for our five-year wedding anniversary. I booked ahead my…read morereservation through Yelp. At the last minute, I actually had to move my reservation by 30min, so I called the restaurant and they were very accommodating, which I appreciated. Being a Bakersfield native I definitely wanted to check this place out being that I had visited Chase Bank prior to the vault taking over. I was absolutely amazed by the decorating on the interior. They literally left no stone unturned. Every single corner of the restaurant is beautifully decorated. I do love the whole vault theme. It definitely just feels like you're stepping back in time. The food was fantastic. On a Friday and Saturday night, they offer a prime rib special. The plate itself ran about $52. But it was well worth it. The prime rib absolutely melted in your mouth. It was paired with a beautifully baked potato. It was also served with a side of horseradish sauce as well as Au'ju, We also tried out the brussels sprouts appetizer. They were absolutely amazing. Flavor was spot on. And I would definitely recommend it if you're just wanting to try something a little bit different. Our meal also came with a soup or salad. My wife opted for the Caesar salad, with house made croutons which she said was great tasting. I opted for the soup of the day, which was an Italian wedding soup. Again great tasting everything tasted fresh and was piping hot.

Lovely atmosphere with amazing service! Mykayla is our favorite server. Quick, witty and…read morepersonable. They food is fantastic and the margaritas are definitely not watered down. My husband and I have been here a few times we now and bring friends and family.