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    Headquarters Bar & Eatery

    4.0 (105 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Bloody mary
    Cyndi W.

    We went for a late lunch and i'm glad we did! I had been wanting to try this place because of the reviews. We had a great time. The food was good, service was good, very relaxed atmosphere with t vs to watch the game and comfortable seating. I can't wait to go back and try their chicken marsala and their happy hour choices for food and drinks. We ordered the korean wings half order and added on a side of fries for only two dollars and it was a very large serving of fries. Both were delicious and I swear those are the best fries i've ever had!!! The wings were crispy and yummy, and the korean sauce was a little bit spicy and sweet. We also ordered the lettuce chicken wraps with peanut sauce, very good and a very large serving. The Bloody Mary was good and strong. I did ask them to add a celery stick and some bacon and they were happy to do so.

    Nachos
    Keia C.

    Of course I wanted to try this place out ASAP. It wasn't too packed which is crazy but we got right in. Our waitress was not friendly, like at all. She wasn't personable and was straight to the point. I got the fish tacos and they were ok. I was happy to see they used golden corn tortillas and the fish was flaky and cooked perfectly. I just wish they'd have used long skinnier pieces than chunks. I really liked the pickled onions that came with the tacos as well. I substituted a side salad for the rice but got the rice anyway. I told them of their mistake and was quickly brought the salad but no dressing. I asked several times for ranch and never got it. The hubby got the nachos and said they were good. He liked the chips saying that they were homemade which was a nice twist. My daughter enjoyed the fish and chips. Overall this place suffers from just being new and working through some kinks. We'll come back and give it another try in a couple of months.

    Garlic beef noodles.  Hubby liked them.  Good char on the beef.
    Trish S.

    We stopped in for a midweek lunch and had the place mostly to ourselves. It's a large dining room with lots of tables and lots of TVs, but the sets weren't turned up loud. We had the artichoke and brie appetizer, beef garlic noodles, and Greek tacos. Everything was pretty good but could do with little tweaks to make it very good, which might just be personal preference. Service was good, friendly but not hovering. We will probably go back to try more appetizers and some cocktails from their menu, which sounded interesting.

    Nachos 9/10
    Marlisa S.

    The food here is great but I had a pretty bad experience for my first time which is why I have rated it two stars because that experience was not worth coming back. I do believe this could have been because this restaurant had just opened and it was their first weekend open, however I do feel like they should have been more prepared. First we get there and it took them about 10 minutes to acknowledge us standing near the hostess table even though there were about 5 different staff standing together. Then we get seated and they do let us know that it will be about 15 minutes before they can take our order because of how backed up they are. Which was understandable. However this is where it went wrong, it took them an hour for them to take our order for food despite us checking in, and seeing other people who came in after us get their orders in, and then another hour to actually get our food and again seeing other people who came in after us getting their food. And despite getting our drinks comped for the wait we still paid $40 not including tip for just two appetizers and a shake. Crazy!!!! I have never had this bad of an experience at a restaurant and being new is not an excuse. They did tell us that one of their cooks had walked out which is why it was taking so long, however they didn't tell us this in the beginning. If they had we would have left and come back another day to try it again. But this experience was not okay, and I definitely will not be coming back.

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    Ramiro V.

    This is the second time visiting HQ bar & eatery, and both times everything was good. The service is great they are very friendly. The food is good and I just love the relaxed vibe of the place. Not to loud and always able to get a comfy both. If you haven't been here you should come give it a try. I'm sure you will be pleasantly surprised.

    Theo B.

    Well... All I can say went on a Monday night was pretty empty when we got there . It wasn't because the food was bad it was on point . The calamari was on point and the mac and cheese man wow!! It's start getting a little busier when we sat down plenty of TVs to watch full bar they did a good job transforming it from Brooklyn's BBQ back in the day to what it is now real nice what they did to it remodeling and redoing it My girl got the fish and chips. And they give you a lot of it The macaroni and cheese was on point had bacon bits on it and very very creamy. Of course they have happy hour menu a lot to choose from. Well definitely go back highly recommended

    Flat bread
    Jenna C.

    We've been here a couple of times and really enjoy the food and the staff. The ambience is average-nothing that stands out good or bad. The first time (at night) the food was perfect. Came back for lunch and the time the food wasn't as good. I would recommend to go at night (drinks are amazing) but skip it during the day.

    Fried artichoke and Brie appetizer
    Kelsey I.

    We were so excited to try this place out, love to support local businesses over chains. The reviews were so high I guess my expectations might've been too high as well. The positives! Good location, loved the decor, and ambiance. Service was also great super attentive and kind! The cons! Very expensive for the quality. Especially the kids meals. Chicken strips were $8 then you had to pay $2 to have fries and $4 for a kids drink. $14 kids meal is WILD! We ordered the fried artichokes with "brie" cheese and I was so excited it sounded delicious! Whatever cheese they used was not brie it reminded me of cheap white cheese you sometimes get on nachos. My espresso martini was disappointing. Husband got the fuego burger and said it was just okay. I had the clam chowder bread bowl and it came out in a flat sourdough loaf that was no where near a bowl shape and maybe a cup of soup in it if that. Soup was very good though! Overall the price and quality just do not line up, bummed with our experience.

    Açaí bowl
    Shandy G.

    Absolutely amazing experience! The food was incredible, everything I tried was delicious. The biscuits and gravy were comforting and flavorful, the açaí bowl was fresh and vibrant, and the Bloody Mary had the perfect kick and tasted so fresh. The service was also on point, friendly, attentive, and at times, our server even went above and beyond. I'll definitely be coming back. The restaurant is clean and uplifted from its predecessor Brooklyn's barbecue but has an overall cozy feel.

    Nachos with Shrimp
    Michael G.

    Nice tucked away spot in the La Caretta parking lot. The place is set up nice with a patio and tv's. Really like the chill vibe. It was Saturday night and not busy at all. Good music not too loud. The drinks were 100% fire. Well made old fashioned with the right cherries and square cube. The martini and michelada were also bomb. Oh and I recommend the "green Tea" drink. Very good. Now the food. Calamari was over fried and VERY rubbery. Obviously out of the freezer box and to your plate with no real care. The lettuce wraps.... Y'all need to do a little better. First you have to build them yourself if you see from the photos the chicken was pretty plain. The overall taste was decent but very messy and a pain to eat. Maybe do a little more with the chicken. The nachos with shrimp were decent. I'd order with chicken next time. Overall I really liked the vibe. The drinks were VERY GOOD. The food though.... Probably needs a little rethinking. I'll definitely be back.

    Lava cake, I didn't like it much, friends liked it
    Angela T.

    I was really NOT looking forward to eating here. After looking at yelp pics I thought the food looked awful! But it was so good! I was so wrong! We had several menu items so I feel we got a good idea of the food. Mostly appetizers. We had pretzels with dipping sauces-yum! I think it was the wing sauce we didn't like, but the other 3 were great and more than enough. We had the fried artichokes with the brie. It wasn't a large portion, but we did split it with multiple people. I really enjoyed it and would've eaten more. Buffalo chicken flatbread was also good and the tuna lettuce wrapped looked less than appealing when it arrived at the table, but I did enjoy the flavors! It was satisfying. I do wish they had served it with more of the cabbage. My friend got the Greek tacos, big portion! He said they were good. Our server was so friendly and the food came out fast! Drinks took a while. In fact, I waited more than 10min for a glass of wine beyond when my friends received their drinks. It was nice with a large open area and clean. There were several large tvs, thankfully they weren't too distracting.

    Louden nachos beef
    Shannon C.

    Very good and had nice time there. I would go back next time and get something different definitely. I had the loaded nachos beef it was very delicious! The service was okay could be a little better.

    Chilaquiles with egg whites and  Mediterranean omelette
    Veronica H.

    Delicious food and great service. Loved sitting in the patio area. They also have live music on certain days.

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    Food was delicious and service was great! I had the avocado toast and it so good! And.....they offered free coffee!! Win!!

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    The food and service were excellent!!! The ambiance was great!!! The long tables are nice. Met new people.

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    Underrated spot in Bakersfield. Quaint bar/restaurant with the best happy hour deals I have seen in a while

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    I came with my family for lunch and the service and food were great! Definitely coming back to try their breakfast! Highly recommend .

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    Josue was great! He was attentive and made sure our drinks and food tasted up to standard!

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    First time here! Our server was amazing! Josue recommended us a few things & we will definitely be going back!

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    This place is great, I love this place! Our server Josue was the best. Will be coming back for sure! The food is perfect!

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    Food is always great and Josue is the absolute best server! Always goes above and beyond to accommodate!

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    My experience there was great. The food was delicious. Our server Jouse was amazing, definitely will be back.

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    Food and service were great! Our server Christian was friendly and helpful. Will be back.

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