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    Chef Lino's PRIME

    4.1 (129 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Duck breast with crispy brussel sprouts and parm risotto
    Amber S.

    Tried this spot for the first time. It is a nicer date night restaurant but you can still show up in shorts and a T-shirt and not feel two out of place. Seemed really popular for larger groups but you would need reservations. We don't have a reservation but were seated quickly. The menu is on the pricier end but the food was delicious. The house salad was a standout as it included so much-cucumber, eggs, croutons, red onions and large chunks of blue cheese as we wanted blue cheese. I would ask for dressing on the side though. We had the duck, parm risotto, crispy brussel sprouts. And then lamb with rice pilaf and mash. Only complaint is the food took a while to come out and then when done a while to be bagged up. Overall good spot and would come back.

    Roxy V.

    I was treated to this gorgeous spot by my Yelp bestie and wow!...what a vibe! From the moment we walked in I was fascinated by the decor. It looks so upscale, stylish, and totally sets the mood for a fun night out. Our host Kimberly was amazing ! She was welcoming and came to check on us at all the right times. Happy hour was a total win! We ordered a few things to share like the pita pizza, Greek tacos, Cajun butter shrimp, and stuffed mushrooms. Honestly everything was absolutely delicious. My personal favorite had to be the Greek shrimp tacos,they were packed with flavor and gone way too fast. I also ordered the Cadillac margarita and it was made to perfection. The presentation was beautiful and it tasted just as good as it looked. Such a fun experience with great food, great drinks, and even better company. Definitely a happy hour spot I'd come back to again!

    The beautiful berry salad, but with romaine instead of spinach.
    Trish S.

    Another excellent visit to Chef Lino's Prime. This place has just been spot on every visit. The service is always excellent. The menu is so interesting it makes it hard to decide what to order. I want to try everything. The dushes we decided on were amazingly good

    Filet, lobster, carrots and mashed potatoes.
    Jennifer D.

    Went to Chef Lino's last night and were able to walk in without a reservation. Our server, Casie (I believe), was incredibly attentive. We'd only been once in the afternoon before, but wow--the atmosphere at night is completely different. It has this smooth, 50s jazz, old-era vibe that feels special the moment you walk in. The food was fantastic. The Caesar salad was solid--still chasing that Golden Steer gold standard from Vegas, but it was good. The filet was outstanding for the second time; perfectly seasoned and truly top-tier quality. The lobster was delicious, though the portion was on the smaller side. My husband had the Cajun shrimp with risotto, and while the shrimp was great, the risotto was an absolute standout. Also worth noting--the Old Fashioned was one of the best we've had locally. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu.

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    Ellen K.

    I mean, what did we expect for Bakersfield, lol. Mildly disappointed and broke the bank. First of all, my dad wanted to watch the ball game because he's a red-blooded American dude or something and they sat us outside, even though there were TVs indoors. Twas weird but we looked past it. I may watch too many reality cooking shows because when I see the Chef's name in the name of the restaurant, I immediately assume it's going to be a life-changing dining experience. This was... meh. A for effort, for sure. I mean they even called their zucchini "Courgettes" to be fancy. But when you name something to sound upscale, for the love of God deliver on the taste. They were good, but when you're taking out a second mortgage to pay for dinner you expect a Sleepless in Seattle-esq moment when you taste it. I appreciated our waitress--she was doing the best she could. But when we asked for some bread (which we had to pay for) and a half-hour went by and we still hadn't gotten it, we got curious. Thankfully they have massive windows to put the indoors on display because we saw our waitress inside bussing tables. No wonder it took so long! Over the course of the evening, I ordered three vodka tonics. The first two were good, but the third was vodka soda. I still drank it because, hi, alcohol, but it was a bummer. The food was nothing to write home about. And when the check came, I thought my elderly father was going to stroke out. I appreciate the effort, but it seems the days of really fantastic dining is in the past.

    Friendly Greeting from a Friendly Hostess!
    Jerry R.

    The Old WIKI's is Keepin' it Cool, and providing hard-working Bakersfield people, with a chill place to hang. Be sure to arrive at about 4 P.M., before the Happy Hour ends, at 5. They have lots of great, gourmet appetizers at a reasonable prices. Our Server, Brittany was awesome, and her recommendations were delicious! Go Chef Lino!!!

    Christine A.

    Went in again for some appetizers and drinks. The place was pretty empty. The appetizers we ordered were good. The service was okay. While Chef Lino's is still not my top choice - my second experience was much better than my first.

    Raspberry Moscow mule, delicious
    Robyn L.

    We came here for a brunch with our friends and we had so much fun. We came for the Galentines brunch. We were seated in a booth right away and got water and mimosas. The menu was great, it was hard to pick what to get but we were all happy with our selections. My friend and I tried the other drinks too. I loved the raspberry Moscow mule the most of all of them. For our food we ordered a veggie omelette with fruit on the side, the GOAT sandwich, the salmon lox toast and Greek chicken tacos. Everything we tried was delicious. And our server was the sweetest guy, if you go get Bryan as your waiter. He is the best

    Queen bee mocktail. Meh and so boring looking
    Michelle R.

    So disappointed with this restaurant! I've been waiting to try chef Lino's for a while, my husband and I needed a date night and the stars finally aligned and we went. We were sat quickly at a table. The server didn't greet us for at least 15 minutes. I ordered queen bee mocktail, the three dips with pita bread for the table, and the eggplant lasagna. My husband got the clam chowder and Gorgonzola chicken. The app took a while to come out. It came out before we got water. It was good but the babaganoush needed more eggplant and had too much yogurt. Otherwise delish. My mocktail came out in a glass with a straw. No garnish decorations a lime nothing severely disappointing for this nice of restaurant. My husband's risotto was clumpy, dry, and cold! My lasagna came out in the dish it was baked in. So weird and not aesthetic at all. I've heard many reviews swim friends that food comes out cold and service is terrible but all around I was pretty unsatisfied. Won't be going here anytime soon.

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    Tracey R.

    We came here for our grandson's graduation lunch. Everything was so good. We had the meatball appetizer, Greek steak tacos and lemon potett (sp?) for dessert. Everything was top shelf.

    Cajun butter shrimp $20

    I do want to start by saying the food was great. We got the New York and ribeye ordered them medium I would say I got my New York at medium rare. The mashed potatoes were great, the carrots were not over seasoned.Cesar salad came tossed and was coated good. The thing that gets me is we paid $20 for a Cajun butter shrimp and it comes with 3 pieces of shrimp which again tasted great but for 3 shrimps I wouldn't like them to be overcooked. I put on the reservations that we were celebrating a birthday, when we walked in the host didn't put anything for a birthday, or first waitress did not say anything as well, our second waitress did but it was after the meal had concluded and we were paying. Lastly I noticed the owner/ manager walking around and I noticed he had managed to talk to every table except ours out of about 7-8 tables. Overall it was a celebration and something new to try which was great for the one time. I do not see myself coming back. I do feel like for a $200 bill and the amount of people in the restaurant the service could had been better.

    Moussaka
    Kyle D.

    Had an amazing experience at Chef Lino's Prime! I went with my mom, dad, and uncle, and it was such a great spot for a family dinner. I ordered the Moussaka and it was absolutely delicious rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. You can really taste the quality and care in every bite. We also shared the Turkish and Zhoug hummus and the baba ghanoush appetizer, and everything was incredible. The Turkish and Zhoug was absolute perfection and brought back such fond memories with every bite. The hummus was smooth and packed with flavor, and the baba ghanoush had that perfect smoky depth. Great food, warm atmosphere, and a wonderful place to enjoy a meaningful meal with family. We'll definitely be back!

    Chef's special Beef Wellington
    Pauline C.

    Chef Lino is hands down the best chef in town. My family loves ordering catering for him & we are all so excited for this establishment. The restaurant is dimly lit and provides a high quality dining experience at any time of the day. We were so lucky when we came for dinner one day we were offered the chef's beef Wellington and it was amazing! Perfectly cooked and we got to choose 2 sides. I usually opt for the risotto and carrots. My favorite item on the regular menu is the short rib which is fall off the bone tender and has a delicious red wine sauce. I look forward to going back again soon.

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

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

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

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

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

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    Chef Lino's PRIME - steak - Updated July 2026

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