What can I say? Soooo glad we stopped here at The Botanist for lunch today on our way to Paso…read moreRobles. My husband commented that it made him want to move to Bakersfield which made our server Emily laugh. Limited parking in back and some street parking. We walked in without a reservation at 11:15 on a Friday and were the first customers of the day. Great decor, dim lighting, vintage looking furniture which does not sacrifice comfort for artistry. Our cocktails and meals were spectacular: Botanist Fashioned: 5/5-the brown sugar cinnamon syrup added a spicy bite to each sip which was unexpected and fun. Watermelon Sugar High:4/5-refreshing with watermelon juice freshly made in house and an ice cube with mint frozen in it. Seared cauliflower: 4/5-great appetizer for 2. The crispy chicken sandwich and the Botanist smash burger:5/5-Both had super flavorful pickles and toasted buns which always add a lovely crunch to each bite. If you're ever in Bakersfield and are at least 21, this place is well worth it! We'll hopefully be back someday. Highly recommend!

I honestly was just looking for some take-out but I had such a good time at the botanist!…read more I love a good moody interior so I sat at the bar and the lovely bartenders were so sweet! I ended up getting a burger, fries, and a mocktail! The food was amazing but, from a student's perspective, I will say it wasn't a cheap eat. I really enjoyed the experience though so I didn't mind the little splurge! :) Would definitely come back here with friend for the apps and drinks!

Horse In The Alley is a Bakersfield classic. Sure, it's expensive, but always feels worth it. It's…read morea steakhouse, and the steaks are all delicious. Last time there, I had the tuna filet because it cost less than the beef or lamb, and it was equally good, The escargot is very good too. This place has some real history and it reeks of it from the horseshoe shaped bar to the one table reserved for the in house ghost. Back in the day this location was once called The Office, so when businessmen were having a drink after a long day, they could call home and say "Hey Honey, I'm gonna be a little late, I'm still at The Office," and they wouldn't be lying. There's still the remains of an olde phone booth near the bar. I wish I could afford to eat here more often, the "Brandy Blu Filet" is melt in your mouth awesome.

On a scale of 1-10, Horse in the Alley is a 2 in Los Angeles and a 9 in Bakersfield. We walked in…read morewith high hopes. They lasted about 30 seconds. There was no host stand, no greeting, and no indication of what we were supposed to do. I eventually asked the bartender about our reservation. He seemed mildly annoyed that I had interrupted whatever invisible task he was doing and told us we'd have to wait for the host. So we waited. And waited. Once seated, we ordered drinks and were served warm bread with butter knives. The problem? There was no butter. Instead, there were candles heating cups of drawn garlic butter that nobody explained. The waiter described it as a powerhouse flavor. Imagine garlic butter LaCroix. Technically present, but only as a rumor. The pacing of service was glacial. Not relaxed. Not upscale. Just slow. The entire evening felt like a social experiment where everyone involved was pretending to operate a fine dining restaurant while waiting to see if customers would notice. We ordered the stuffed mushrooms, which were apparently a house favorite. I sincerely hope that's no longer true. The filling was confusing enough, but someone decided to glaze them with a sweet sauce that made the entire dish taste like a dare. We took a few bites and surrendered. Then came the steaks. My fiancée ordered the filet medium rare. It arrived with the texture of warm oatmeal and was drowning beneath balsamic reduction and Gorgonzola. The steak itself was so soft and underdone it resembled a pink marshmallow more than beef. My strip steak arrived covered in gravy. Not a sauce. Gravy. To complete the experience, we both ordered baked potatoes. Because surely nobody can mess up a baked potato. We were informed that bacon and sour cream would cost an additional $2. Nothing says "premium steakhouse" quite like nickel-and-diming toppings for a baked potato. By the end of the meal, we were struggling to identify a single redeeming part of the experience. The service was slow. The food was baffling. The atmosphere felt like everyone--staff and customers alike--was participating in the same awkward experiment. Horse in the Alley desperately wants to be a fine dining destination. Unfortunately, wanting and being are two very different things. ***Our server Samantha was very sweet and even comped the stuffed mushrooms. But this was easily the worst $200 I've ever spent.

10 stars! Hands down - great customer service and amazing ribeye!…read moreI have been staying in Bakersfield for work and tonight, I ordered the ribeye. I ordered the ribeye, medium rare. It comes with either the option of soup or salad so I chose a salad. It also comes with two sides, and I chose the rice, pilaf and steamed vegetables. Madison took my order over the phone. She is very friendly, helpful, patient and told me the order would be ready in 20 minutes. I arrived at exactly 20 minutes and my order was ready. She brought the food out and quickly took my payment. Easy peasy transaction. The ribeye was perfectly grilled at medium rare. It is so tender, juicy and flavorful! Major kudos to the chef! The rice pilaf is to die for as well as the steamed vegetables. They went so well with the perfectly grilled ribeye. I definitely recommend, I will return and absolutely love my dinner!

Went to Hungry Hunter for the first time, and went on my birthday!…read more The waiter was so friendly and nice! There was a little bit of a wait time to get seated, but it was busy when we arrived. I didn't expect there to be such a large amount of people on a Tuesday, but this place is popular! My wife and I both loved the spinach artichoke dip. If I had to give it feedback, I'd say I would have liked it to have been a little thicker. The chips that came with it were to die for! The steaks were cooked to perfection! Wife had a med-well filet, which she said was very tender, and I had the rare ribeye with chimichurri. It was only a dollar more for the chimichurri, but unfortunately that chimichurri is what cost this review a star. It was blended into some kind of green sauce/goop. I'm not from Argentina, but even I felt like I needed to apologize to Argentina after seeing it haha. Oh, I forgot to mention the tableside salad is fun! They bring out a salad tray and prepare your salad tableside. I highly recommend it! All in all, I will come back! I wouldn't order the chimichurri next time, but would get the ribeye again and spinach artichoke dip again.

Nice space for any celebration Plenty of space…read more Owner is helpful Chairs an tables can be move to your preference

I tried this new restaurant in Bakersfield at the airport. The service was really good with good…read moremusic playing in background. The food was excellent. I ordered the fried calamari, scallops ceviche, and carne ceviche. All were delicious. I would recommend if you are in the area to give the place a try.

Came to flame and fire on a Friday night best steaks, bacon bread and sausage I ever had…read morecompliments to the chef Roman and server Cory outstanding service great food and great vibes 10 out of 10 must try place

This place is really nice for date night. The food varied from ok to down right heavenly. The…read morecarrots in my opinion were too hard and soft the way I prefer. The buffet items such as rice with stroganoff was delicious. The salmon was amazing. The lobster bisque was simply devine. The unlimited meat and food the bring around from table to table was hit and miss. I loved the bbq chicken wings in many flavors, the beef was excellent in many options. But my absolutely favorite, believe it or not was the bbq pineapple. I need a moment to myself when I eat it, I close my eyes and enjoy. I swear it is mind blowing. It is simple ingredients that just pare together to perfection, I am in my happy place when I eat it. The severs were very friendly and helpful. The manager was very involved and even at times serving the cooked cheese and making sure everyone was satisfied. I felt truly taken care of. Yes at times we were waiting awhile to get the meats but that is to be expected when the have to keep cooking and going from table to table. Over all I was very satisfied and would definitely go back. The manager even braught us a lamp to our table when it got slightly darker and the lightning inside is dim to provide a romantic ambiance. That was very helpful and enhanced the experience. The manager was one of the most involved managers I have ever seen. I can't say enough about him, 100% doing a great job. Protip: as in any buffet occasion, come very hungry so you can atleast attempt to get your money's worth. It is not cheap but in my opinion as long as you eat enough, the price is worth it because its all you can eat quality food.

Upon entering you have the option of picking the steak or ordering off the menu. Kim was our most…read moreexcellent server. She was friendly, attentive and very accommodating. Today we decided to try the Cactus Blossom onion, yum! We both ordered the prime rib medium rare. Mine was perfect but my companions was more toward medium well and a bit dry. Kim got right on it, she removed the meal. Unfortunately or fortunately they didn't have anymore medium rare prime rib so my companion opted for a medium rare rib eye instead. It was so delicious, perfectly cooked, succulent and juicy. I will be trying the ribeye for my next visit. A supervisor also accompanied Kim to the table with the replacement meal to be sure that all was well for us. I have to compliment the level of service provided here. Kim was so gracious throughout our meal. This restaurant maintains a high level of service and food. I changed my 4 star review to a 5 star because of how they handled this return of the meal. They offer a full bar and serve a killer Margarita. The decor is rustic country lots of wood and some early American pictures. Beer signs everywhere and hand drawn portraits of some country western stars. Country music plays loudly in the background. It is casual, noisy, fun filled and family friendly. If you want a great piece of beef and excellent service come on down. You will be happy you did.

Hostess didn't know how long the wait would be, none of the staff knew or understood the menu. We…read morechecked in online and the party was here, party after party was sat before us. I don't expect this from Texas Roadhouse. Bakersfield was a disappointment. Update. Food cold. Texas Roadhouse corporate, fix this spot

KC Steakhouse is another Bakersfield institution. The atmosphere is 1960's Vegas, kind of dark, and…read moreyou'd expect Frankie, Dino, or Sammy to walk in the door at any minute. The servers and service are both excellent, and very welcoming. The food is what you would expect from a place as cool as this. At Christmas time, they deck the whole place out, and it's very festive and charming. KC Steakhouse is another one of my top places to dine in Bakersfield when I've got some extra cash, and I have never had anything close to a bad experience. If you like plaid mini-skirts, good food and drinks, this is the place to go for a good time!

Came here for a friend's birthday. We were told while ordering they will not split the check. They…read morewill take 5 different forms of payment. And, btw the gratuity is already included because you have a larger group. So, you've just caused a huge inconvenience for all of us. Oh, she tells us to keep tack of are own orders because we will have to determine what is who's. This restaurants cheapest dish is almost $40. Decent glass of wine is $18. Something wrong with this picture.

This was our first time eating at Mamma Mia and it will not be our last! We met another couple who…read morehad arrived before us (they called and rsvp'd same day) and we didn't see them inside. We were so wrong - this place looks quaint and cozy at first glance but it opens up! After getting sat down with our party, the server took our drink orders and we ordered a mushroom satchel plate for the table. We ended up ordering another plate for the table. Plates were gone before I could get a drool worthy photo. Our drinks came and they were delicious. Like seriously, I'd like to take a moment to remember our drinks. Okay back to it. The entrees came and everything was so good. It was such a nice time to talk and eat and talk and eat. Such a pleasant place!

They have the best fillet mignon in Bakersfield, prove me wrong…read more I always order the meatballs as an app. Love the sauce. Solid bar staff. Great server staff all very good and very attentive. Make a reservation they are very organized Their pasta is great but the chicken, steak and pork chops are the best in town.

Little bit of a wait but it was absolutely no problem. Jake was an absolute incredible server! Had…read moreus taken care of on every level in a timely and professional fashion. Great place with great food!

We really enjoyed our party that we had at the vault restaurant. Our waiter was extremely amazing…read more She was so attentive to us. We never ever had to asked for anything. She was right there on queue for it all. She made us feel very special for our first time being there we had a party of 20 and it was great. Food was amazing. The drinks were amazing and the atmosphere was great. We so will attend more parties at this location. Thank you so much for our waiter Sara.

I discovered Brazas a couple of years ago and it instantly became a favorite!…read more With its beautiful upscale interior, you wouldn't guess that this location was previously a Hooters restaurant. Their darkened windows help to set the ambiance, paired with lots of greenery that created an almost tropical/jungle vibe. The staff here is always very friendly and attentive. They are always willing to help make your experience great. My favorite dish to order is their Camarones Brazas. If you're a fan of shrimp, then you can't pass this one up. It's breaded shrimp that is simmered in the most magical wine & jalapeño sauce, giving it that beautiful golden color. They top it with bell peppers, tomatoes, and avocados, with a side of rice placed at the center of the plate, and garnished with some cilantro and micro greens. This presentation was everything, and it tasted just as good as it looked! This unique blend of flavors has my mouth watering just thinking about it. If you're looking for a fun spot, where the food lives up to the fancy aesthetic--try Brazas!

First time here and only came because a coworker and I were celebrating for today 07/25/26…read more The setup is so beautiful, dim lighting great for date night. My bartender was LUIS. I had seen my bartender at THD and at both of my gyms and would've never imagined him to be so skillful in the mix. I was told he is so amazing to the point where he has people following him. I say this because the lovely couple I met today told me they met with LUIS a while ago and have kept in contact to the point they follow where he goes and this is them knowing him over YEARS and now he is here!!! I had no food just grown up juice. LUIS'S first drink served a punch only because my coworker asked for it before I got there, but even though it had a kick it was WHISKEY SOUR APPROVED! I did ask LUIS if he made his sours with egg white and he ran to the kithcen and made my drink the way I LOVE!!! Perfect drink perfect, perfect pour what more cane you aske for!!! Yes I did ask LUIS if I can record him and he gave his consent. Thank you Luis.