Food is great, almost as good as the service, the staff is very friendly and accommodating, always smiling. The food came out hot and was delicious, even my kids finished their plates..definitely will be coming back. Our sever was Amber, she was nice, everyone was nice.. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very clean inside too, calm family friendly environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

Breakfast is life & Old River Grill never disappoints. The staff is amazing and food always on point.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoy the food and service at Old River Grill. Their breakfasts are phenomenal (thank you chefs!) as are many of their other lunch/dinner options. Everyone is always so friendly, but our big shout out and thanks goes to our server, Amber. She is extremely kind and makes us feel like the only customers she has. We have had the pleasure of being her customers before and she was just as friendly, thorough and thoughtful! Thank you ORG & Amber for another delicious breakfast and welcoming experience! read more

This is the second time I've been to Old River grill at brimhall square Man this place is always on point we went on a Sunday this time there was a little bit of weight like 20 minutes but no big deal we sat close by the door but it wasn't that bad The service is always on point and the food is always hot I had salmon omelette which was on point and shrimp and grits It was on point it's always good definitely going to go back and I should go back sooner instead of later I recommend this place breakfast is always good I added newer pictures to this post read more

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This was my first visit to Old River Grill. My friend has been here three times and thought it was someplace I would enjoy. She ordered her usual Eggs Benedict and I got the patty melt with the beer battered fries. Everything was delicious, but we were both only able to eat half of our meal. I was so bummed I couldn't bring the rest with me for another meal, but we had a full day of shopping ahead of us and didn't want to leave it in the hot car. Our server was great, told us about the specials and came by to see if we had any questions. Would definitely return in the future. 7/27/25 read more

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I always enjoy the food from Old River Grill. I also get excited to see what they have for their monthly specials. During this visit, I decided to try their Oxtail Chilaquiles. It was a good choice. The only thing is I wish my oxtail was a little more moist. The beef seemed more like chuck roast. Also, my over medium egg turned out "over hard". I'm sure it's due to the hot plate they put the food on. I'm thinking I should've ordered it over easy. At any rate, the food was delicious and the service was good. Our server was attentive as well. There was plenty of seating during this lunch hour (on a Tuesday). I would highly recommend ORG if you're looking for a good brunch! read more

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Food was great! And the service was quick! Before I could even ask for a refill, Breanna was already walking through the door with another one. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall great and very clean environment/ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This place was amazing it had delicious food and they were very nice Tony was so nice and friendly and the food was really good. read more

Old River Grill at Brimhall Square - Chicken steak fried - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Old River Grill at Brimhall has been one of my go-to breakfast spots for years, with both close friends and family, this recent family visit reminded me why I keep coming back--mostly for the great food that hits hot and hearty, but especially for Sylvia's outstanding service. We kicked things off with what I think were the "complimentary" beignet sticks, and, they lit up my grandkids' eyes the second they hit the table, all dusted in powdered sugar. But after one bite, their excitement crashed hard; those sticks were overcooked--hard, dry, and deep-fried way past recognition. The kids just licked off the sugar and called them "gross," which made me laugh a little. Honestly your mini muffins were usually a hit with them... Anyhoo.. luckily, the rest of the meal turned it around.... THE GRUB :The blueberry Meyer lemon pancakes were a total hit with everyone, bursting with flavor. My birria breakfast burrito and the Jalisco Benedict dish came out steaming hot with awesome flavors, even if the Sopes were a tad tough--the special menu is something this place does so well. The kids' meals were solid ; they devoured the chicken strips and pancakes, but the sausage ? Total letdown--dry as a bone inside and looking just like those sad beignet sticks from the start. THE STAFF ..Sylvia was the real MVP, as always. She's been a staple here forever, and we trusted every single one of her menu suggestions--they were all spot-on, and we loved them, minus a few minor details mentioned previously. She's super attentive, fun, friendly, and makes the whole experience better . Overall, solid meal at one of my local fave with killer mains and top-tier service from Sylvia, but those beignet sticks and sausage need a rethink. Still giving Old River Grill love and planning my next visit. But taking notes on what dishes to stay away from. FINALLY: [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location is clean and well kept but the very horrible finished booth wall, I had to sit next to when eating, they know it's like that. And it's been like that... in my opinion. they need to hire somebody for this.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Food came out fairly quick despite the busy rush and food was good! Servers were very nice as well and covered everything we needed!

We came to have breakfast and Tony was an amazing server. He was and displayed great customer service.

Brenda was awesome. Food is always delicious. Love coming here and will definitely be going back. It never disappoints. Staff is amazing and kind. read more

Please bring back the chorizo. We love coming to this location we live closer to the market place one but we have bad experience there several times that we drive to the Bramha location they have amazing customer service here and the food is delicious here. The service her is on point. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is always clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is always family friendly[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Food is amazing. I enjoy coming here. Good food good service. Brenda is awesome! She is sweet and attentive. Thank you Brenda!! read more

Our server (wore black rimmed glasses with blond hair) was absolutely amazing, attentive, knowledgeable, and friendlier than all get out. Had a smile and beautiful energy the entire time we were there. The food was well cooked but didn't give me that feeling that I wanted to "go home curl up in a ball and suck my thumb good" I remember this place being more flavorful and now the food is very bland. read more

Old River Grill has a secret sauce for hiring staff. Everyone, from the host check in to the servers, and the other staff, are enough to make anyone want to come in and eat. Always friendly, accommodating, and I can tell people who work there genuinely enjoy being in the hospitality business. Our family enjoys coming for breakfast. The menu is large and varied and you cannot go wrong with an eggs Benedict or chilaquiles divorciados with chili verde and a couple of eggs over easy! Plus, they make a great Bloody Mary (spicy) if you're into that kind of thing. We will continue to be repeat customers. read more

How do you have a Trout on the cover of the menu and the entire theme of the resteraunt is fishing and river activities yet it is no longer available to order? This is a mistake. Horrible decision! Bring back the trout! #troutandeggs read more

Time for delicious breakfast at Old River Grill at Brimhall Square. This location is my choice. We walked in around 8am ahead of the crowd. This location is decorated so cool it makes me want to head for a lake or steam go fishing camping it hits all the your favorite outdoor activities. Comfortable booths good friendly prompt service excellent food. The menu is gigantic. Scrimp omelette with biscuits & gravy and French toast, eggs and bacon fr were the choices all orders came out fast and didn't disappoint. We enjoyed great breakfast, piping hot coffee with lots of smack directed towards me. We were there for me to pay off my football bets I'll always pick Old River Grill read more

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Old River Grill is the best place in town for breakfast and lunch. Try their cinnamon roll. It is amazing.

Our go to breakfast place. Staff is always so nice and service is excellent. Food is delicious.

Cute, cozy spot for brunch. The only downside was that it took a while until we finally got our food. Their french toast is really crispy (in a good way) and different from other french toasts I've had. The country fried steak was okay; I would get something else to try. read more

Old River Grill at Brimhall Square - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Awesome service from Breanna and great food as always. Our go to spot for breakfast or lunch. Always enjoyable and top notch.

We celebrated my birthday here and we felt at home because tony and nancy treated us well

The breakfast here is great! The menu has many options and Pepsi is served here. We had many plates with my family party of 8. The crepes are highly recommended and everyone enjoyed their meals. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outside dining is a nice covered relaxed atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was well above average and the restaurant is plenty busy. I would recommend Old River Grill! read more

Food is always great. Breanna provided excellent service. Really enjoy this breakfast spot.

had a great experience here. Was given great service! & the food is delicious. Good job!

Stopped in for lunch. Again we were quickly seated and served. I watched our orders hit the window. My pet peeve is watching my food sit on the window and be ignored by the servers. No problem here it was served timely. The staff stopped by to fill our drinks and make sure our food was right. Another enjoyable lunch here. We will come back. read more

Food is always impeccable and if it's not we complaining because they always take it light heartedly and with a great attitude. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location is hidden but it's a nice venue with a great view.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor dining is my favorite and it's the best Old River Grill in town[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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very great service food is why I gave only a 4 and beer price. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere is nice and soft.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be back just moved here from LOS ANGELES read more

Free cup of coffee if you check in on Yelp! This is a nice little breakfast spot in Bakersfield. We had a larger group so they sat us outside. It was a hot morning but luckily they put us under umbrellas and next to a huge fan. The menu is pretty big and they also have a seasonal menu. I ordered the Marry Me Chicken Omelette with home fries and shared some pancakes. The omelette was very unique. I've never had anything like it before and it was delicious. The pancakes were fluffy. My only complaint is that I wish the home fries were a little more crispy. read more

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First timer and boy oh boy! This place is a must go too! I had the fried chicken in gravy with hash browns, eggs and the quality from the gravy to the seasoning on the chicken was to perfection. I eat out a lot so it takes an impressive dish for me to leave a review. The service was fast and our server was super helpful and answered all of our menu questions. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside with our one year old and they accommodated us with a high chair that was clean and not sticky like other places.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outside patio area is private and felt comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will definitely be returning. Thank you Old river Grill staff for this wonderful experience. read more

During a huge power and internet outage in my community, I desperately needed a place where I could get breakfast and reliable internet so I could continue working. I'm so glad I found Old River Grill on Brimhall. From the moment I walked in, Silvia greeted me with such warmth and kindness. She was incredibly attentive and reassuring, and she made me feel completely welcome to stay and work until their closing time (2:30 pm.) She checked on me throughout my stay to see if I needed anything and was sweet and thoughtful the entire time. Another employee, Alberto, also went above and beyond. He greeted me with an upbeat, charismatic demeanor and was kind, respectful, and genuinely caring. I truly felt welcomed, I feel like this level of service is rare nowadays. When I mentioned I needed an outlet to charge my laptop, he immediately helped me and made sure I was all set. That level of attentiveness truly meant a lot. This was my first time visiting this location, and because of their beautiful, warm hospitality, I absolutely plan on coming back. The entire restaurant was spotless clean, fresh, and cozy and the food was excellent. I can't believe I had this gem of a café diner right across the street from my neighborhood. Old River Grill on Brimhall has outstanding staff, wonderful food, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. Highly recommend! Silvia & Alberto - if you see this, THANK YOU BOTH! I'm wishing you a beautiful Christmas. God bless you both. read more

I really enjoyed this breakfast spot! We had a larger party and sat outside and it was nice. It was a bit warm but there was a fan blowing out there so it wasn't unbearable. There was a large menu with a ton of options. They also had some seasonal menu items. I ordered the country fried steak meal and a coffee. I thought the country fried steak was flavorful and the breading was crispy. The gravy complimented it well. I went with a side of fruit and the fruits were sweet too! The service was good and pretty quick even though we had a large amount of people. Overall a good experience and I would visit again! read more

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This was my first time coming here. We were seated quickly and we had the kindest waitress named Chloe. She was very attentive and went the extra mile to get me my 1st time discount. I absolutely loved the vibe and atmosphere of this location. The food was amazing!!! I ordered the chilaquiles red & green and added chile verde. Sooo good! It came with so many other sides and the portions are large. They have so many different things to offer. I will definitely be back for more! read more

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There are not very many consistently good breakfast spots and Old River Grill is one of them. Staff is friendly and efficient- water, tea and coffee are refilled quickly. As well as their regular menu, they offer a monthly specials side menu. I have had a chance to try new items as well as raised eyebrows at some offerings. They offer fried green tomatoes in season. This month's offering is an assortment of Birria beef selections. Being a chef in a restaurant like Old River Grill, must take a certain kind of persons and food is consistently good. They offer a nice shaded outdoor seating, which is nice this time of year. If you go there, try one of their multiple types of Eggs Benedict like the Chilango Benedict or the Skyhigh Chicken & Waffles. read more

Love coming here. Staff is always friendly, no matter how busy they are you get your food in a reasonable time. Food is always delicious. read more

Old River Grill at Brimhall Square - Chicken fried steak cooked to perfection, not dry at all. Yummy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Lately it's been a little up and down here. But, today food was fantastic and service from Breanna was excellent.

Chloe was warm, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. The food was very good (we enjoyed the breakfast burrito and the blackberry pancakes). The coffee was good too! We sat on the outdoor patio. It was clean, and service overall was top notch. bookmarked for return ! read more

I've been there a couple of times. Service is always good and their breakfast is great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Always packed[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place for breakfast[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

our waitress Breanna was very sweet, kind and prompt... And the Monterey chicken sandwich we had was spectacular