Ambiance is great to start off with. Attention to detail is above par. The service never leaves you wanting for more and then there is the food....OMG. I've tried a few things there and have followed chef Lino from his various spots because his food is that good! But the NY steak. Absolutely a must try. I normally prefer a rib eye but this place is the exception. It rivals Luigi's steak. And the cheesecake is so smooth and creamy. Absolutely little bit of perfection on a plate read more

This revue is for Taco Tuesday. Three tacos for twelve dollars doesn't sound that special in a town with really good Mexican food like Bakersfield but... . Lino's three tacos is a steal! They come in three styles, pork belly, braised beef and lamb all superb. These tacos are served Greek style, tomatoes, cucumber,cilantro with feta cheese. All served on homemade pita rounds( think med street taco size) . The pita works wonderfully with these tacos. Lamb is moist and tender beef melts in your mouth and the pork belly crispy but still moist( Lino knows how to cook pork belly). This dish is made by a chef not some 18 dollar an hour high school kid. Lino's staff is always flawless and never disappoints. Ambience is upscale and beautifully appointed for Christmas. Do your self a favor Taco Tuesday at Lino's, you'll thank me later. read more

Chef Lino's PRIME - Steakhouses Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Chef Lino is a family favorite. My family loves coming here to celebrate special occasions and catch up after a long work week. Some of our all time favorites are the short rib and pork chop. They offer a wide variety of cocktails and wines. The service is always great and servers are very friendly. I hear they have a great happy hour as well so I'll definitely have to come back to check that out. read more

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Okay so this my first time here, i had no expectations but to my surprise the food was delicious. Ambiance is very calm, moonlight dinner vibes, service was nice. I was so relieved the food was delicious, i hd the chicken in mushroom sauce, i ate everything on the plate. I had a pink cocktail i dont remember the name though, that was good too. Chef Lino is onto something, food was delicious. read more

Chef Lino's PRIME - Steakhouses Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Second visit to Lino's Prime, and it was every bit as good as the first. We ended up in Victoria's section again -- total win. She remembered us, picked up right where we left off, and ran the table like a pro. Calm, sharp, and genuinely good at what she does. Food was spot-on across the board. Perfectly cooked steaks, solid sides, and a dessert we probably didn't need but definitely didn't regret (Victoria's influence again). The place was packed, but service never missed a beat -- smooth, steady, and unforced. Lino's continues to prove it's not just a one-time hit. Between the food, the atmosphere, and a server who clearly takes pride in her craft, this place has earned a permanent spot in our rotation. read more

Great service and tasty steak. I recommend it. Make a reservation. Reasonable pricing

Nice atmosphere, love the patio. Food was excellent. My only issue was the restaurant was empty, and service was still very slow.

I have gone to a few business meetings at Chef Lino's Prime since my first experience which was very negative. For my first time being returning I met two business associates for lunch. Israel was our server and he did an amazing job. I was very happy with the aesthetics of the restaurant. The utensils and serving ware are very high end. I know that's a strange thing to note, but I felt it added positively to the experience. My coffee was delicious. I ordered a chicken breast cooked in red wine with onions and mushrooms served with a rice pilaf. I was hoping for greatness but the food, I felt, lacked seasoning. The chicken should have been seasoned. It seemed like they dipped the chicken breast in a flour mixture prior to putting it in the pan with the mushrooms and onions and red wine. It turned to a bland mush. If they had incorporated the seasoning into the flour coating, given it a light fry to brown it, and then simmered it with the red wine/mushrooms it probably would have turned out better. For the prices and their reputation I set high expectations and those were not yet met. The next time I returned was with a group of fellow board members. We meet to socialize monthly and we had a few drinks and appetizers. Service again, was top notch. I ordered an extra dirty martini and my drink was perfection. The glass was perfectly chilled and the balance of flavors was perfect. Everyone in my group was very happy with their drink. I did not order any food or appetizers on this occasion. In conclusion; great ambience for getting together with friends. They seem to have fixed the issue we had with management previously. Drinks are spot on! Their bartender is a pro. Food is still not quite there, but I know I have several meetings planned there for the future so am hopeful that will improve as the chef continues to learn Lino's menu. read more

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What can I say about Chef Lino's PRIME other than amazing!!! We went there tonight for a birthday dinner. We made reservations in advance and they had a room with a table all set up for us. The staff was top notch and very accommodating. The food was out of this world and almost too good to be Bakersfield restaurant. I had the Filet Gorgonzola with carrots and risotto. The steak was extremely tender and cooked perfectly. The risotto had amazing flavor and the carrots were the perfect complement to the steak. Everybody enjoyed the food and had zero complaints. This food belongs in a Michelin restaurant in my opinion. Thank you to Chef Lino and your staff for a wonderful. A special thank you to our amazing waitress Lauren. You are the best. We may have found our new spot to celebrates birthdays and other occasions read more

Chef Lino's PRIME - Filet Gorgonzola - Steakhouses Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We lunched here on a Thursday. The food and service were top notch! There were only 3 groups eating. Please patronize this beautiful delicious lunch spot. read more

I wanted to like this restaurant so much more and I don't feel that it's wrong to go into it with high expectations. If you've tried the food menu at Chef Lino's Pourhouse, you've come to expect greatness. However, this spot fell flat in that department. The renovation to the interior of the old Wiki's was refreshing and much needed. It definitely passed the test on the upscale meter. The staff is dressed nicely and our server was extremely attentive and kind. The wait for a simple glass of wine from the bar wasn't the shortest, but that wasn't the issue. Sadly, the only down side of the experience was the presentation and flavor of the food. The prices are HIGH. And we didn't mind paying, but for what we got, I felt like it wasn't reflective of the quality. The steak was delicious and cooked just right. But the rice pilaf looked so dismal and boring. The scallops and shrimp on the appetizers were also cooked perfectly, but the sauce the scallops are served in was completely flavorless and the scallops lacked any kind of sear. The pita bread didn't make much sense and there wasn't enough of it. Most of the sauce just stayed on the plate. Ditch the pita and maybe just serve small loaves of bread for the table? Add some garnish to these plates! Color? You be the judge, but Chef Lino can really add something more to this. The pics don't lie. read more

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My husband and I have been here for both dinner and lunch a handful of times and we have not had once bad experience. Food is amazing, drinks are sooo good. Highly recommended. We always have an amazing time and service is always amazing, props to our waitress Ronnie, makes our time there worth it. read more

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Went out for my birthday and looking for a good steak. Found it! We started with the scallops Florentine, be ware there are 3 for that price, not really shareable. Tasty but worth the cost I'm not sure. Main course I had the garlic butter New York with grilled courgette (zucchini) and garlic mashed potatoes. Steak did not disappoint! Zucchini was cooked perfectly but the butter from the steak left some of them coated in unsalted butter. Drinks I tried were the Raspberry Drop, little sour for my taste, and the Girl Next Door, very tasty and they pour a good solid drink. Service was good nothing to complain about, atmosphere is nice, clean and well spaced tables. read more

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The lunch selection was nice so i tried the Pork Chop Florentin. It was way over cooked. The sauce was nice. The sides were tasty. The dessert was great. Service was great but the Pork Chop. It was the worst I have ever had. We have been here a few times. Always good food. So, hit and miss seems what is on tap. read more

Not sure what the big deal is here. Portions are generous, but presentation mimics diner food.

We had a great experience at Chef Lino's Prime. We grabbed seats at the bar, and Justin and Joe took amazing care of us, attentive, friendly, and on point with the drinks all night. They made the experience even better with their genuine service and attention to detail. The food was excellent. We started with the pita, which came with hummus, baba ganoush, and a warm Turkish-style meat sauce, really flavorful and brought us back to the Café Med days. We also had the raspberry salad, which was fresh and well-balanced, and the chicken Gorgonzola, which was rich, comforting, and delicious. Service overall was smooth and welcoming. We've seen some of the mixed reviews, but from our experience, this place is doing a lot of things right. We'll definitely be back and hope more people give it a try. read more

A Memorable Experience that deserves 10 Stars!!!! Although this review is long overdue I felt compelled to share our experience with anyone that is looking to have a phenomenal experience, that encompasses all important categories from Food, Services, Ambiance and our party Coordinator. Michelle Crisp who I work with to organize my father's 80th Birthday party. Which was perfectly executed on the night of the party. The venue was set up beautifully, our two servers, Brian and Breeana Did a fantastic job, they were both very professional and attentive to all our needs the entire evening. Chef Lino cooked for our party...A gigantic Thank You Chef Lino!!!! The food was outstanding everyone enjoyed every bit of their meals. Honestly it was truly 100% delicious!!! George, the manager was amazing. He checked on us periodically to make sure everything was running smoothly, he wasn't overbearing and let us enjoy ourselves. Even the hostess contributed to making my Father's 80th Birthday Party a special surprise!!! Our party was 100% successful! Because everyone from Chef Lino's Prime worked effortlessly and as a team to make it a memorable experience!!! THANK YOU Chef Lino, Michelle Crisp (Event Coordinator) George (Manager) Brian and Breeanna (professional servers) and the beautiful Hostess for a fabulous evening. read more

The service was amazing along with the ambiance. However, my husband's steak was pretty much burnt although he had asked for medium well and my duck was still raw in the middle. Beautiful place for a date night. The drinks were good but the food not quite especially for the high price. They weren't busy at all so it wasn't due to that. Chef had a bad night. read more

We were hesitant to go as weren't sure what to expect as we'd been fond of wikis. But what a great surprise, the food and service were outstanding. The meat on the kebabs and with the hummus was extraordinary. They've made the old wikis look like an upscale restaurant which created a lovely ambiance. This is a welcome addition to Bakersfield. read more

Service was great! Raspberry lemon drop was delicious and tasted like fresh raspberries! I had the chicken Madeira which was delicious and tasted homemade just like comfort food! We will be back! read more

Chef Lino's PRIME - Chicken Madeira with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots - Steakhouses Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield's newest restaurant operated by the number one chef in Kern County. So far all my friends said their plates have been delicious and the prices are good. It has a really classy ambience. read more

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This was our first visit to Lino's since it changed over from Wiki's. We decided to visit to celebrate our anniversary. Everything was great, from the ambience, to the service, to the food! The restaurant has been remodeled and it looks wonderful. Clean, bright, and upscale--and most importantly, the dining chairs are super comfy! I had the scallops/shrimp kebabs and chose risotto and asparagus as my sides. My hubby chose a garlic butter strip steak with garlic mashed and roasted carrots. Our food was cooked to perfection and was well proportioned. Our sweet server was professional and attentive and gave us just the right amount of attention. We enjoyed our evening and can't wait to go back again to try more dishes. read more

Not very good, very nice and professional staff but food was not worth the price, asparagus and meatball appetizer were the best items all night. I got braised short rib and wife got garlic shrimp read more

Great food and great service! Thank you Dolly for taking care of us. Good experience. We will definitely go back again

I have high hopes for this restaurant. Love the exterior and location is perfect. The whole Seven Oaks neighborhood will be here if you can get it together. Service was extremely slow. Reminds me of the service from Wikis. Our reservation was at 6pm and we didn't get our order taken until 6:57. Food came out close to 8pm. Dim the lights a little bit and it'll be a sexier vibe. Food was ok, drinks were good. Can improve on both. Your saving grace was the clientele. Clientele is classy and put together. I really want this place to work out. Would be easy to walk to or take the golf cart to the restaurant. Will try again in a month when more of the kinks are worked out. read more

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So delicious! I've been here twice in 2 weeks. The first time, we brought 4 friends. I had the filet with lobster, and my husband had the ribeye. A friend had the gorgonzola filet and let me try a bite, which was delicious. Risotto and heirloom carrots were also wonderful. Another friend had the NY..I never buy or order NY steaks since I don't usually like them, but this NY was one of the best steaks I've ever had. The entire table talked about it. The charcuterie board was excellent, as was the cucumber mule, and the pita with dips. I also tried the Frances, which was good, but I probably wouldn't order again. The second time, my husband and I went here for date night. I had the chicken cordon Bleu, which was very good, along with the coquettes, which was wonderful. I stole some of my husband's risotto for some carbs, while he devoured his garlic butter NY. We've been to Pour House many times. I'm so glad Chef Lino's Prime is closer to us. This will definitely be on our date night rotation. read more

I ordered ribeye it was not quality meat it had strings of meat that I could it chew. Do not order ribeye please. The steak was not a good piece of meat very low grade. read more

First off...it is a little pricey - not gonna say what we paid with four drinks, but the food was delightful. The ribeye I got was cooked to perfection (rare is my choice). read more

Food was great. Service was great. Noise can be a problem. Would love to have another meal there.

The service was great, but the food was extra salty and my steak didn't have good flavor and was over cooked and then done again and then it was way under cooked. Also, it was overpriced for the quality of the food. The upside is that we were seated although our reservations were for an hour later, and the waitress was great! read more

Food was absolutely horrible got the seafood pasta scallops were rubbery shrimp were hard muscle shells were not even open downright horrible experience and not to mention they had chairs that were broken loose and wobbly let people know that the chairs were loose and wobbly they moved you from the chairs and then seat someone else in the chairs without fixing them my wife got chicken gorgonzola did not have great flavor read more

Had a great experience with my wife last night. She ordered the filet, beef short ribs for me. The food was delicious and came out promptly. This was the best steak that we have ever had at a restaurant in Bakersfield, hands down. Service was also excellent, and the environment was refined but not pretentious. Give it a try. read more

I went for happy hour with friends. They did not have our reservation, and it was for a birthday! We got the pita dips and they were good and reasonable. The wine was a good price too. Service was attentive. Overall, not impressed. read more

Excellent steak!!!! Need to serve baked potato to get 5 star!! Waitress was great sorry I don't remember her name. We enjoyed our experience and will be back! read more

This place is amazing! We had a party of 5, everyone had something different and it was all very good. The cheesecake was really good! Great atmosphere! It's a must try! read more

Let's take a moment to reminisce on the past days of delicious pitas & dips. Now, take a look at these options from Chef Lino's Prime! Katie was so accommodating today with my gluten issues, and she included the "red" and "green" dips with my charcuterie board (no bread) and extra veggies (Katie's fantastic idea). My husband's sandwich was one of his favorites! We will definitely be back soon! read more

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We went to chef Leno's prime this week and it does not disappoint. We had the hummus and pita appetizer along with the shrimp appetizer and the stuffed mushrooms. All absolutely delicious for dinner. We all had a filet mignon. I had mine with roasted asparagus and Parmesan risotto absolutely amazing. I can't wait to go back. read more

Would give 4.5 stars if it were an option Restaurant is very nice ambiance and our server was excellent. Food was good too, the only reason I didn't give a better review was my husbands dish tasted unseasoned. He had the chicken with Gorgonzola sauce I believe it was. I tasted it and it did taste good just had zero salt. If it had salt it would've been a very tasty dish. I had salmon with asparagus and mashed potatoes and quite enjoyed it For dessert we had the lemon creme brûlée which came in a lemon rind and was delicious. For an appetizer we had the pita with dips and it was super tasty as well, would definitely recommend both the appetizer and dessert. read more

Unfortunately our visit wasn't too great this time. The hummus and meat plate was not good, the spices on the meat and in the hummus clashed. Cesar salad was mediocre and the side carrots were hard. GOAT sandwich was good, but messy. read more

Great service and atmosphere! Joseph, our bartender was amazing! Please stop by and visit Joseph, he makes the best drinks and is very friendly and courteous! read more