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    Prime Bar and Grill - Fish Pakora, aromatic rice, Chicken Korma, Garlic Naan

    Prime Bar and Grill

    4.8(255 reviews)
    15.6 mi
    $$

    Food was delicious, chicken was not try, curry was rich, and the naan was MASSIVE! I got the garlic…read morenaan and the cheese naan both were superb to any other place I've been so far! The cheese one you could have had alone and it would fill you up. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place to sit and relax and annoy some great food and nice staff.

    I've eaten in more restaurants than I can count thanks to work travel, and I've had Indian food…read morefrom coast to coast. Somehow, one of the very best is hiding right here in little old Tehachapi. The chicken tikka masala is so good I'd consider putting it in a thermos and taking it on my next flight. The biryani? Let's just say if loving it is wrong, I don't want to be naan-right. Everything we've tried has been packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and served with the kind of hospitality that makes you feel like you're eating at a friend's house--if your friend happened to be an incredible chef. Prime Bar & Grill may have "bar" in the name, but don't let that fool you. This place is quietly serving Indian food that could go toe-to-toe with restaurants in much bigger cities and come home wearing the championship belt. If you're driving through Tehachapi and skip this place, that's a curry-ous decision. Five stars. I'd give it six if they'd let me lick the tikka masala bowl in public.

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    Interior

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    Goat Vindaloo

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    Ale’s Crab House - Bar

    Ale’s Crab House

    4.0(101 reviews)
    47.9 mi
    $$

    Stopping on my way to Anaheim and Ale's came up as one of the highest rated places. It was…read moredefinitely decent. Just gotta drop a star because our waitress was a bit short and irritable, and the food was really nothing crazy amazing. Ended up having the shrimp and lobster fries appetizer which was pretty yummy, the shrimp on it is the best part. Even the kids loved the fries and ended up also splitting a chicken sandwich that was pretty basic, but cooked well and had a tasty bun. Wife and I split a pastrami burger, and gotta say the pastrami was really good, that was a great choice. It had a bunch of creamy cheese sauce on it as well and was gone in seconds. Ambiance was fine, place was really clean, and service was SUPER QUICK. One critique is when we asked for extra plates to split out food, the waitress told us they were out of plates because they used them all on the party that was in there. This was at max a party of 10, and the restaurant had to only have 10 more people in it total. Kinda weird to be out of plates at 20% capacity... she did end up getting us additional "trays" to use. Totally fine, just a bit odd. All in all, if you need some quick grub, stop in here on your way through. Price was pretty fair, 2 burgers, and an appetizer with ice teas for $50. Decent.

    Had a shrimp boil with Cajun spice. Very tasty but recommend order sealed shrimp as whole shrimp…read moreis a bit messy. Good service clean resturaunt clean restrooms. Quiet atmosphere in side.

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    Bravery Brewing - Salad

    Bravery Brewing

    4.7(313 reviews)
    26.7 mi
    $$

    Kitchen is unacceptably Sloooow and half the time, pizzas come out overdone. Could've ordered…read moreDominos and had it delivered faster. For as busy as Bravery is on any given Friday, you'd think they'd staff the kitchen accordingly and make ticket times more of a priority. **Update** Lyndsey made things more than right without my asking.and proved once again that Customer service is the Key to success. She Killed it. TYSM for all you did during a going away. 5 STARS!!!!!!!!!!

    I had a special occasion there on May 1, 2026. I had the time of my life. The venue Bravery Brewing…read moreallowed me to make my special day wonderful. Virgil was the original person I spoke to and unfortunately wasn't there on the day of the event, but it still went well for me and my guess. I rented out the back patio holding approximately 200 guess. I had over a 80 plus a dog and no one sat on top of each other. There was plenty of room for everyone with a stage which I didn't use. My guess had a great time and the staff were very nice on that evening. I had food catered in so I didn't order anything there but I'm hearing the pizza's and salad's are great. I also had my own music which was ok for the venue since we were in our own area. There was a side gate leading to my private area for the caters to drop off the food along with guess who didn't want to use the main entrance. I will definitely use this venue again and again to host big parties such as that night and recommend it to others as well. Such an amazing time we all had!! Thanks Virgil for being such a nice guy and gentleman when I was asking all those questions. As I wanted to make sure this place was safe for my guess and family. up for Bravery Brewing!!

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    Bravery Brewing - Inside

    Inside

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    Menu 9/16/2025

    The Rock Inn - Tri-tip sandwich with tots.

    The Rock Inn

    4.5(248 reviews)
    30.2 mi
    $$

    While taking care of some business in Lake Hughes, it would have been easy to grab lunch at any of…read morethe 8 or 10 famous chains on either side of the freeway exit; but it was way more fun to slip into The Rock Inn and slip back to a time of home cooking and super friendly service that instantly makes you feel like family. The stone facade of this nearly 100-year old tavern implies major staying power, and the dark wood, very old-style interior design backs that up in spades. This place has seen many days and nights, and the staff seems to have seen every customer many times before. My server, Terry, immediately pegged me as a newbie, greeting me with a big hello and making suggestions about the food. They've got most of the usual roadside tavern options on the menu (burgers and club sandwiches, eggs and omelets, etc.), but the top draw here is the Tri-Tip and Pork Shoulder, both of which are smoked on site, and served as BBQ plates or 2 sizes of sandwiches. I ordered the small Tri-Tip Sandwich, paired with fries (though they have several other side options you can upgrade to). The meat is thinly shaved, moist and tender despite not being pink. It's glazed with teriyaki sauce and resembles the kind of roast beef sandwich you'd get in Buffalo, NY (beef on weck) or at a place like Brennan & Carr in Brooklyn. They also put mayo on the bun, and I could have lived without that (it's not necessary, as the meat is very flavorful, and the smoky accents do stand out nicely). Fries were standard issue, but very properly cooked and salted, arriving hot and crispy. They were great when dipped into the house-made BBQ sauce or the house-made Ranch, both of which came on the side. Over all, the sandwich and fries were a very generous portion, and the larger size (served to someone else nearby) was quite hefty for just $3 more. Now, I didn't see any desserts on display, but I had a feeling this was the kind of place where there might be some homemade sweetness, and I was right -- they had 4 house-baked pies available: Apple, Peach, Cherry, and a mixed berry pie called Fruits Of The Forest, which is what I chose. I could detect cherries, blackberries and rhubarb, but there may have been others in this sweet & sour filling that worked perfectly with the scratch-made crust that was buttery and savory and pretty much a perfect bite from the past. There's also a full bar with a nice selection of liquors and beers. If I didn't have to drive off the mountain and home on I-5, I would have happily spent the afternoon knocking back a few and chatting with the locals, who I'm sure gather here most days after work. This is a fun, fun place, and if you're traveling up the 5, it's worth a detour up the hill to grab some tri-tip and support good people serving the kind of good, scratch cooking you rarely find in a fast food world.

    Our road trip began at our favorite burger joint, The Rock Inn--a famous stop for riders known for…read moreits amazing food. My husband and I rave about their incredible burgers every time a craving hits! We always enjoyed stopping here back when we used to travel further north to see the blooming poppies!!! There is nothing quite like grabbing one of their famous half-pound burgers in that historic 1929 stone building after riding through the canyons, especially when making a trip up toward the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve! The service is always great! And the ambiance is nice always a great stop for Motorcycle riders! HIGHLY RECOMMEND AND HIGHLY WORTH THE DRIVE!!!

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    Amazing cozy place

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    The Inn was empty in the mid afternoon.

    The Iron Cactus

    The Iron Cactus

    4.1(306 reviews)
    21.4 mi
    $$

    I got the Tombstone burger cooked medium rare with the side house salad and ranch. 10/10. Small…read moreplate, big salad, ranch was great! The burger was absolutely delicious. Super juicy, full of flavor, cooked perfectly, melted cheese. Every bite was delicious. I'm that type of person who's picky with my water at restaurants and it was smooth tasting and clean. Didn't taste like it was sink water or anything. Our server Riley handled our big party pretty well and made sure we were all taken care of. Thanks Riley! I will definitely be back

    Last night we went to Iron Cactus for a date. The food was actually good, but unfortunately, the…read moreservice was subpar at best. From the moment we sat down, it felt like everyone was in a rush to get us in and out. Our waitress came over almost immediately and, without even a hello or introduction, simply asked what we wanted to drink. We also ordered a BBQ chicken salad, and the waitress asked what kind of dressing we wanted on it. I thought that was a little odd because I've always known salads like that to come already tossed or prepared with the dressing. When I questioned it, she acted like I was the weird one for asking. Throughout the meal, the service continued to feel rushed and impersonal. Even the person who brought out our food basically just dropped it on the table and walked away. The food was good, but when you're going out for a nice dinner--especially on a date--you expect the service and overall experience to match. Unfortunately, that just wasn't the case for us last night.

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    The Iron Cactus - Modern / rustic Iron Cactus theme! So cute!

    Modern / rustic Iron Cactus theme! So cute!

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    The Iron Cactus

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    Maxdons Bar And Grill - Dinner

    Maxdons Bar And Grill

    3.9(231 reviews)
    23.6 mi
    $$

    This is a review in two parts. First, lunch…read more Maxdons claims to have the best steaks in town. Pretty bold statement. However, the place has been around for a long time and the rumor is that it is pretty darn good so I figured I would try the lunch menu. I will be returning this weekend to try the dinner menu and report in on any differences that I may find because this lunch experience was somewhat unique and definitely worth writing about. Upon entering, I was washed over with a wave of nostalgia. It reminded me of all of those semi-fancy places I got to experience with my parents in the 1970s from the lighting to the ambience to the music to the general overall feel, which is very welcoming. And if you are as old as I am, will definitely take you back. And that is a great way to get an appetite started. However, that's when things got a little strange... On a Saturday afternoon, they had exactly one young lady tending bar, working the grill, and acting as a server for not only the interior but for the outside patio area. I'm not sure whether or not this is a gimmick or just a very inefficient way to save money, but let me tell you that that young lady worked herself crazy to take care of everybody and under the circumstances did a fine job of it. Unfortunately, the grill is out in the main dining area and an open fire grill unattended can create somewhat of a safety issue. In addition, an old gentleman well into his cups decided to go over and place his face 6 inches above the food that was currently being cooked, which I thought was a little unsettling. Based on all of this, I decided to order a cheeseburger in that I did not want to risk $50-$60 on a steak that was not going to be attended to consistently. That, dear reader, will come to pass this weekend when I go in for dinner this weekend. Now that we have a basic understanding of the layout, I want to mention a few awesome things: The cocktails were very well made. Generous pours, but they didn't overdo it and the result was delicious. I, myself, enjoyed a Mai Tai. The salad bar was modestly stocked, but did not have a bunch of unnecessary, ridiculous items that people seem to think makes a salad taste better. They also had a soup of the day. But, at 95° outside was not on my list of things to eat. Again, that will be Saturday. The cheeseburger was surprisingly delicious due to the fact that I don't think it was looked at more than twice and flipped more than once, but it was pretty darn good with a great char, and medium as ordered. Upon requesting the check, it was noticed that the dinner salad listed on the menu at $7.99 was charged at $25. After three different conversations, the overworked server / cook / bartender realized the error and immediately made things right. All in all this place is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. The research I did shows that the locals just love it. You can go on a classy date or something casual with some friends, and you will still have that sophisticated, refined throwback to an earlier time when going out to dinner was truly an event. The only concern I have is for a staff member having to deal with several people and wear several hats with no backup whatsoever. The inability to stay on top of a grill that is consistently going in the main dining area is a safety concern, but not the fault of the server herself. This is a management decision and I would definitely recommend that a second person is always on whether it is lunch or dinner. She did mention that in the dinner time cycle, there is another person who comes in to assist and that is the reason I'm going back Saturday. I want to see how the dinner turn and burn works because the burger was really good and I imagine that the steaks are gonna be just as good as everybody says they are. It is definitely worth a visit. Until then....

    Maxdons is older than I am, and that's why I love it. We don't have many social establishments with…read morethis much history in town. The first time I visited, I felt right at home. The atmosphere is unmatched. It's the closest I'll ever get to the Black Lodge! The staff have always been so kind and welcoming. The drinks are consistent and priced well. I love this place.

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    Maxdons Bar And Grill - Dinnah!

    Dinnah!

    Maxdons Bar And Grill - Fried pickles and rib tips

    Fried pickles and rib tips

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