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    Flame & Skewers

    3.4 (109 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Justin M.

    It was my first time trying. I stopped by at about 2pm on a Wednesday and it was pretty dead. The staff was friendly and the establishment itself was clean. The tables could accommodate about 4 people. They do have a few tables outside. As far as the food goes, my wife ordered the beef kabob bowl. The beef was cooked perfectly. It had so much flavor and the smell was to die for. It had the perfect amount of char on the outside which sealed in all the moisture and flavor. I had a fat belly with beef wrap. It was again, full of flavor. Just a little bit on the messy side. I definitely would not recommend attempting to eat it on the go or even at the office, as you might get dirty. Next time I might opt for the kabob wrap. Over all it was good, but I did knock it one star due to the messiness.

    Over half an hour since I ordered my ONE wrap, and it's still not ready. Must be a new cook. They're struggling

    Bowl was salty as hell and too much juice and water in it.
    Ken C.

    Time after time again this place is very horrible I must tell you! Always running out of shit every god damn time! Never have chicken shawarmas at all. Always running out of them! Make more for people like us for god sakes! Never will I ever come back to this location ever again. This place sucks! I can't speak for other locations but I'm sure it's the same as well! Terrible workers too! Step it up!

    Sooooo good
    Maricel P.

    When they finally put a Flame & Skewers near my house a few years ago, I was super excited. I absolutely love the food here. My favorite item is definitely the beef kabob. The beef is tender, juicy and very flavorful. My one biggest complaint is there's not enough grilled veggies in my sandwich haha. I absolutely love the grilled onions and tomatoes... sooo good! The grilled peppers are also really good. I'm a fan of their crinkle cut fries, but I'm always debating if I want fries or rice because both are flavored well. Every time I come to this location, there's never been any wait. They are really fast at this location. The other locations are pretty quick too, but I think this one is faster. The only problem is parking during rush hours. There's several other restaurants in the same parking lot, so sometimes it's hard to find somewhere to park. I find that the area is heavy on traffic too since it's right by Walmart and Sam's Club. Staff is always super friendly and this facility always looks clean. After customers dine in, I saw their workers clean up the tables promptly. Staff wears masks too. They have a safety guard for protection at their register now and the customers seem to be keeping their distances. Last but not least.... I never have room for dessert, but I always wish I did. My most recent visit I decided to grab some baklava since the one they make here is one of the best in Bakersfield. I was caught off guard by how small the portions were for $2.95. Not pricey at all, just wish it was a little bigger. Will I get it again? More than likely I would even if it was pricey. It's worth it! Make sure you grab some when you come. You will not be disappointed.

    Beef&Chicken Kabob Plate / Garbanzo Salad
    Gerry H.

    It's tough to find decent mediterranean food in most towns. Flame and skewers is about the best quick service type food I've ever had. The Shawarma and Kabobs are delicious, but shawarma runs out is your show up near closing time. The plate meals are light and filling. I like the new location in SW area so I don't have to drive so far. We often order takeout from this location and also another Bakersfield location, they've got great options, good food and it's always handed over with a smile! Vegetarian options especially are SO good! Definitely a recommendation if you like Mediterranean food.

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    Gem E.

    The place wasn't even that busy and it took 20 minutes for one plate. Maybe it's because I decided to dine in? Looks like everyone takes their food to go and they get it faster. I watched my food sitting there while the cook continued to get the one persons attention at the register. There are 3 people working. 2 cooks and 1 register person. The chicken tasted different than I'm used to at other flame & skewers. Won't be coming back to this one.

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    We order from here regularly because the food is good, filling and healthy too! The service is pretty fast too.

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    Love the food, period! I usually get their bowl. Sooo good. I have it at least once a month

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    I love it! Can't get enough of this place. People and food are great . Highly recommend this place

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    Wish they had lamb still it's across the way I would go Atleast 2 times a week come on guys

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    2 years ago

    My favorite spot the veggie and is always fresh the meat tender and the rice is always on point! I recommend this restaurant!

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    The food was taste but the quantity was not good. We got 2 plates but it looked like the value of one plate.

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    3 years ago

    Love their chicken bowl so healthy & fresh I never get tire of it !! It's also helping me in my strict diet. staff is always so friendly.

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    Food is fine, but the Gosford location has consistently left off items. Both on carry out and Grubhub orders.

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    Experienced pretty poor customer service. Don't think I will be coming back. Staff doesn't feel helpful at all -- super argumentative.

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    My family used to be regulars at the Rosedale location and I brought at least 4 friends there for…read morelunch and we all loved the gyros and the flaming cheese appetizer! Plus the Greek Beer was a treat as well. Recently it a friend asked me to meet her for lunch at the downtown Athena's one that I had brought to the Rosedale location. I was excited about the lunch date and to get my favorite gyro and maybe the Flaming Cheese appetizer! The restaurant's parking was a bit difficult to find but after I parked I walked in to be greeted by 2 old chairs with a small table; as I didn't see my friend I sat down to wait. A few minutes later my friend called out- it appears I had entered from the rear! after moving to the front bypassing an assortment of old furniture loaded with antique dishes, bowls pitchers and vases Wr saw each other. There were about 4 other groups seated and eating no one fretted us so I assumed we just found our own table. After about five minute wait I told my friend I guess we order at the counter so we went up to order . I was disappointed most of my favorites were not listed so I ordered the Chicago Gyro after reading the reviews on Yelp . My friend ordered the lamb platter. The food arrived fairly quickly we had gotten our own drinks ( no Greek beer) I hate to say but I was highly disappointed in the meat it was not at all like what I used to get and the seasoning was almost none existent. The pita was excellent along with the sauce, fries were good as well. My friend loved hers do maybe it's just me, however I am not sure I will go again. I'm not a fan of shaved meat at the old location the beef and lamb were cubed and filled with flavor which was sadly lacking in the shaved beef I got. Again this could just be me as others have raved about the good especially the Chicago Gyro. As far as portions you get a lot; I did not finish my fries as well as the Gyro.

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    A view of the long tables and chairs, plenty of seating
    A view of the long tables and chairs, plenty of seating
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    3.5
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    6.7 mi
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    I didn't realize Flame and Skewer had a location downtown…read more We stopped in today to order a chicken kabob plate for myself and a mixed kabob (beef and chicken) plate for my husband. Food is good at all locations, the taste the same, but my dislike came for the portion of the chicken. We got short changed and only had 4 pieces when I swear it's more at other locations. Service was good, the purple haired girl who tends the front is nice and, just by asking if we want hot sauce goes above and beyond. Usually at other locations you have to ask for it. Restaurant was fairly busy but clean and well stocked.

    Flame and skewers is consistently delicious and reliably perfect for years. I love their falafel…read moreoptions: plate, pita, and salad bowl. Their red hot sauce makes everything better and I cannot separate it from their meals. The salad dressing seems to be homemade and I could literally drink it if I could. Admittedly, I have taken shots of it in the little cups that were unused in my order and intended for their salads. Baklava can be a little wet but still delicious. I would give their baklava a 6/10 as a self proclaimed bakersfield baklava rater. As long as they are there, I will keep ordering take out from them periodically. My favorite Greek salad, my favorite dressing, and my favorite Mediterranean rice. I can go on raving but I will stop here.

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    3.5 mi
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