First visit trip to an Ono in over 15 years (had a coupon). My wife and I each ordered chicken…read morekatsu. It was the worse katsu I've had in 50 years. We ordered right when they opened at 11, but the katsu didn't look like it was just made. It had the appearance of reheated yesterday katsu. The chicken was very thin, overcooked, and not really hot. The breading tasted like reheated old oil. The macaroni salad also tasted off. The rice and salad were fine. The Onos we went to in the Los Angeles area in the past were always consistently very good. We will give them another chance and order the teriyaki.

Stopped by Ono's for lunch and we had the chicken and beef plate with white steamed rice and…read moremacaroni salad. The chicken and beef teriyaki was so juicy and tender. The beef had a nice teriyaki taste to it and for the chicken a little teriyaki dipping sauce was a good touch. Over all great quick service at the counter but the room was full. Nevertheless, it was a short wait for a table. I must say it's worth the wait!

Service great and food was fresh and tasty. Ordered chicken and beef plate with veg, my husband had…read morechicken and white fish. Both plates were so full we had some for later.

I used to like this place a lot. was disappointed last time…read moreI went 4 or 5 months ago...tried it again a couple days ago and even worse. Chicken Katsu is nothing like it was. Won't be going back to any Ono's again. What a bummer!

Excellent food & service! I recommend everything on the…read moremenu! Wish I could live there!!

Coconut Joe's has been a staple in my family for just about as long as I can remember. They're a…read morelong time, go to for my father and I after work outs and post practice meals in my youth, as well as a regular for plenty of family nights. Coconut Joe's is still a welcomed regular at any family gathering and a personal favorite of mine to this day. They've always had a strong burger. The huli huli burger n fries which is their pineapple burger is my favorite. For family style eating, their half pack and full packs are perfect. Their tri tip is good on its own, but with the corn, rice, and coleslaw mixed in with it is next level and the flavor always brings me back good times. The vibe inside is super fun. They fully embrace the surfer theme and have surf decorations wall to wall. Their televisions play classic surf trip movies which are fun to watch. Sometimes in the winter they will play snowboard and ski trip videos. Back in my youth, this was one of my favorite parts of the experience. I still love it, but don't get to dine in as often as I used to. They're great for take out, though I find the burger and fries are best enjoyed fresh in the restaurant.

My favorite place in town! I am so thankful to have a tiki bar located so close to me with such…read moregreat bartenders. If you are looking for a great community, look no further than here! Tiki Ko is constantly holding weekly meet-ups for tiki bar fans and I highly recommend the Explorers Club on Tuesday if you are looking for something to do during the week! They also have Mug Club on Wednesdays and trivia on occasion, so there is a reason to go for everyone! Just make sure you eat before as they don't serve food.

Haven't been in here for probably 15 years. It's changed- a bit. I love Tiki bars and I go to every…read moreTiki bar I can find. It's tiny- like a lot of tiki spots. Decor is nice. Little hidden gems. Lighting is dark with bits color and neon popping through. The Bar Top curves around the bar- there are two booths that seat 5-6 and two short tables next to them- one seats 4- the other will comfortably seat two. There are a few bench style seating areas at the front with some short coffee tables. Think- skater tiki bar. The drinks were good- small menu if you're not sure what you want or are new to tiki. Both sides of the menu are the same menu. There are some nice mocktail options as well- you don't see that often. The service for me is mixed- it wasn't busy- steady but not busy- 1/4 full. I ordered two drinks to start for our table- (no cocktail servers here/not unusual for a small Tiki bar) I asked for a soda water- the bartender looked at me without a word- popped open a can of soda water and walked away. When he walked back by, I asked for a glass of ice- he said nothing and I got an eye-roll huff. I almost left. I don't think providing a glass with ice to pour your canned room temp soda water in, is too wacky an idea to be perturbed by the request. The female who took the order was friendly, smiled and was professional. We got a third cocktail- the Mai Tai. The grumpy bartender was friendlier this time. So, that helped. Maybe he felt overwhelmed and I threw off his groove by asking for water- then a glass... either way- being annoyed wasn't cool. The music.... Wasn't Tiki- it threw off the "Tiki Vibe" and made it feel typical small local bar that serves only Tiki drinks with some Tiki decor. It didn't take you to the land of Tiki- disappointed. Drinks were good.

A cozy mom-and-pop shop that's clean and organized. Top-tier customer service as we were greeted…read morewith the nicest, sweetest family. We ordered the following: - BBQ Galbi (beef): so tender and perfectly seasoned. Loved that it was still sizzling when it was served to us - Boneless Chicken (garlic): crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It was a little too sweet but still very good. I'd probably have the sauce on the side next time. Highly recommend this place and we'll definitely be back!

As a Korean person from Korea who currently lives in K-town, I believe the place was very solid!…read more It was one of the few places in Bakersfield that was open relatively late. The staffs were friendly, seemed family owned, and the food was great! Will come back if I'm in the area :)

Food is 10/10! No matter what you order they do not disappoint ever…read more For my kids I always order the mini meals! 10/10 teriyaki chicken mini meal For my hungry husband he likes getting the BBQ mix plate For the lady perhaps a salad? Perhaps NOT lol I love the spicy shrimp plate and let's not forget why my son loves this place ! Of course we have to order Hawaiian shave ice I recommend 10/10 The staff are friendly and go above and beyond for giving us the best experience here always

I came on a Friday afternoon for a sweet treat. I've tried Ululani's in Hawaii and was excited to…read moresee Hawaiian shave ice offered in Bakersfield. The ambiance is very airy, open, and clean. I used the touch screen to order a Hawaiian shave ice with mango, guava, and orange passion flavors. I chose the lychee jelly and mochi toppings. The service was relatively fast and the server was friendly. The shave ice had larger ice chunks than Ululani's, making it so I had to stab the ice a lot with the spoon. The small plate made it sort of difficult to eat since everything kept toppling over. The flavors were quite good though especially with the vanilla ice cream on top! The orange passion was my favorite! Overall, I had a great experience and will be back next time I'm craving Hawaiian shave ice.

Food is great! It's fresh and they have plenty of options. Service was great and the staff is…read morefriendly. Quick to make the bowls we ordered and gave some good portions of protein. Music was not too loud and the area is clean. Would return, but out here for a strike team deployment and do not live in the area. If im back here in the area, then ill be back fursure.

Pokeland is always my go to spot for a poke bowl in Bakersfield. The portions are reasonable, the…read moreingredients are fresh, and there are plenty of topping options to customize your bowl exactly how you like it. I usually order a regular bowl with mostly salad mix as the base. For my protein choices, I typically go with the tuna, spicy tuna, and spicy shrimp. The seafood is consistently fresh, and I like having it mixed with ponzu sauce for extra flavor. My favorite toppings are crab salad, avocado, corn, edamame, and cilantro. I also add crunchy onions and seaweed, and the crunchy dry toppings give the bowl a nice texture. To finish it off, I top everything with spicy mayo. I've been coming here regularly because the quality is consistent and the bowls are always satisfying. If you're looking for a fresh, customizable poke bowl in town, service is good and the restaurant offers inside and patio. seating. However, I normally get my order to go. Pokeland is definitely worth a visit.

Visited The Wind Wolves Preserve today and The Poke Express was out for today's Spring Festival. I…read moreordered the poke nachos with eel sauce and sriracha mayo. My order was made quickly and the workers were really kind. My poke nachos came with fried wontons, green onion, imitation crab, ahi tuna, and eel sauce and sriracha mayo. On a warm day, the nachos hit perfectly! Can't wait to find you guys again and try more items!

I bought a poke bowl and a pop up at Windwolves Preserve Festival. The service was fast but sadly I…read morewon't buy another bowl. The tuna did not taste fresh and was chewy. The portions were also lacking.

Not a great place for vegan options! The soup was water based and had very little flavor, and their…read morekimchi tasted weird to me. The japchae was on the sweeter side if you like that. The bibimbap rice also had very little flavor and did not get very crispy on the hot stone. The star of the show was definitely the veggie pancake - super crispy and flavorful even without egg. We loved the sauce that it came with! The server was super nice and made sure to separate the vegan banchan from the non-vegan banchan. She was also very attentive and double checked with the chef to make sure all our dishes were vegan.

Another amazing visit! Decided to try something completely new and was not disappointed! Absolutely…read moredelicious! My boyfriend and I couldn't get enough of the army stew! The server was so sweet and attentive. There was music playing and light chatter all around. Couldn't recommend this place enough and now will recommend their army stew!

As you open your car door, you can smell the meals cooking on the grill. Open the double doors the…read moresmell of bbq slaps you in the face. Order at the cash register and patiently wait for your # to be called as your stomach growls at you with hunger. But one thing at Firestone you never wait that long. Those cooks are amazing and fast and good at what they do. The screens in every inch of the building so that you can't ever miss your event. Bring all your friends after an event, work, of a tee off and cool down with a couple of cold draft beers that rotate constantly

I stopped by today and ordered my food to go, and the service was quick and efficient. The prices…read moreare also very reasonable, especially considering how generous the portions are. Of course, I had to try their famous tri-tip sandwich and added a side of fries. The sandwich was loaded with tri-tip, tender, flavorful, and paired perfectly with their BBQ sauce. The fries were a great addition and made the meal even more filling. I also ordered the Southwestern salad with chicken, and when I opened the container, I was honestly impressed by how much food they packed in there. It was huge, fresh, and loaded with chicken, avocado, black beans, corn, peppers, and plenty of toppings. Definitely not one of those salads that leaves you hungry afterward! I also have to give Firestone Grill credit for the sauces. They gave me two large containers of BBQ sauce AND two generous containers of dressing. As someone who hates when restaurants give you one tiny sauce for an entire meal, I appreciated that more than I probably should. No sauce rationing over here! I did takeout this time, but they offer self-seating and have a full bar, so next time I definitely want to dine in, grab a drink, and enjoy the full experience