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    The Bistro

    3.8 (87 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 10:00 AM, 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Quiet
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Quesadilla!
    Courtney C.

    I recently visited The Bistro for the first time last week, and I will definitely be back on a regular basis! I have always wondered what is was like inside and what type of food they served. When I first walked in, I felt like I wasn't in Bakersfield. The atmosphere was different than anywhere else in town. As I walked through the restaurant to my table, I was pleasantly surprised by their layout, lighting, and many decorative items. When I was seated, the waitress immediately got us set up with water and menus. We ordered two appetizers, and they were brought out to us in a timely matter. We got the spinach artichoke dip and the quesadillas without the steak. I am vegetarian so I am always looking for new spots to eat, and let me tell you, their quesadillas were BOMB. They used a hot BBQ sauce on top of the crispiest tortilla with a delicious cheese blend. I was worried it sounded weird at first, but holy moly--it was delicious! I have never seen a twist on quesadillas like this before. The homemade potato chips served with the artichoke dip were amazing too. We ordered dinner, and the whole time the waitresses kept our water glasses full and checked on us frequently. While we waited for our meal, I walked through the back of the restaurant to go the the bathroom. There are so many cool nooks with cute booths tucked throughout the restaurant. Next time I would like to try some of those spots out because they seemed like the perfect date night spot or even the perfect place to discuss business. You can actually hear your partner and it feels secluded and private--a rare thing in Bakersfield where in most restaurants you feel like you are on display! And ladies, the bathroom is perfect. You first walk into an area with mirrors all around. I could check the back of my hair, side views of my outfit and fix my lipstick. I hate going places where I can't get a good mirror to refresh, but these were more than I was expecting. Our dinner came out and was tasty. We ordered Mac and cheese without meat and the patty melt without meat. The caramelized onions were delicious on the non-patty melt and the Mac and cheese was more of a white sauce and had an unique savory flavor. The waitresses packed up my leftovers for me, which was nice. Will definitely be back!

    Filet Mignon, Mashed Potatoes, and Steamed Vegetables.
    Angelina C.

    The Bistro is a little gem tucked away in what could be considered the business district of Bakersfield, CA. This unique place is mainly known for being adjoined to The Four Points Sheraton and for being one of the few "Fine Dining" restaurants in our locale. The Bistro offers daily specials, as well as regular menu options which include Filet Mignon, Salmon, and even crab cakes as an appetizer. One of the best things about this place doesn't come on a dish or in a glass.. The bartender Sunny, has one of those "kind in the eyes" smiles, which will absolutely melt your heart. His drinks are poured with an air of dignity lacking in many new age mixologists, and he leaves you feeling like a regular, even on your first visit. Back to the food, I ordered the Filet Mignon, and I absolutely love that it was seasoned... but slightly disappointed in the fact that mine was overdone (Could have been due to resting, as I was in a party of 25+) but I did enjoy the vegetables. I am one that loves a crisp snap in mine and found them to be steamed to perfection. Although the portions are ample, you may want to leave room for dessert. Typical staples, like "Chocolate Lava Cake" and "Warm Apple Tartlet" will not disappoint. One of the other main attractions of this restaurant is the décor and soft background lighting that provide a perfect ambience for an enjoyable meal. It is this atmosphere that has helped make The Bistro not just a lunchtime hit, but also a hot spot for couples in the evening. The restaurant has a number of comfortable booths that offer privacy for a more romantic dinner as well as several tables for parties of all sizes. Accommodation seems to be the key here. All in all, The Bistro is a fantastic place to enjoy an after-work cocktail, where your meal will be both healthy and hearty. The staff always greets you with a smile and are helpful when describing the dishes on the menu. You can expect the special treatment every time, but you never have to expect to pay too much. The Bistro gets an "A" in every category and a "big thumbs up" for the delicious food. Drinks: White Wine, & Pineapple Juice Appetizers: Chicken Wings, Bleu Cheese Chips & (Ordered The Hummus but they were out.) Main Dish: Filet Mignon w/Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Veggies, and served with an herbed butter. (Ordered Medium Rare, but was served horribly overdone)

    Ribeye
    Jose C.

    We came here for dinner. And was surprised to see that it was pretty empty. I don't feel like many locals come here as it seems like it caters to guests from the Four Points. I ordered their ribeye which came with mashed potatoes and vegetables. I order my steaks medium rare, and usually don't ever get medium rare, but the Bistro did get it right. Unfortunately, all the food came out rather cold. The mashed potatoes were cold, and the steak was warm. It was very delicious and juicy, but it's gotta be hot! However, their service was phenomenal, our server was on point throughout the entire night, and had 2 other helpers to assist him. There's plenty of steakhouses in town that I'll probably re visit before I come back here.

    NaTesha J.

    This place is fantastic! Call and Sandra my servers were amazing. Their wings were phenomenal. Looking forward to making this my after hour hot spot. Love The Bistro!!

    Pancakes were yummmmmm
    Connie C.

    Wow! I wasn't expecting the food here to be this good! I can only review the breakfast, but if lunch and dinner taste like breakfast then it'll be yummy! I ordered pancakes, bacon, eggs and everything was super delicious. The pancakes were fluffy and crispy on the edges, soooo good. The coffee was really good as well. The service was fast and friendly. I highly recommend this spot!

    Filet mignon

    This place is amazing The staff are incredible and the management team strive for perfection The food is excellent!! The atmosphere is classy elegant and very welcoming

    Filet Mignon, mashed potatoes, and mixed vegetables

    This place is in such a great location! I love that they have local beers on tap and great drinks! Their Parmesan Garlic wings were hands down the best thing on the menu I ordered the filet, which was average. The Mac and cheese had such good flavor. Going back, I would for sure order the wings and Mac and cheese again! Downside: menu had many typos but that's an easy fix!

    Prime Rib $25
    Yonnie C.

    This was my first time dining at The Bistro, but my husband's 2nd time. I had a Groupon voucher for this place, so we decided to come here for dinner on Saturday evening. Plenty of seating on a weekend evening, there were only 2-3 tables of customers. Only 1 wait staff to serve all of us though, so it could get overwhelming. We ordered: (1) Prime rib (comes with steamed veggies & mashed potatoes) - mine was cooked medium, and a bit too chewy for my tastes. While the slab of meat was larger than that of Black Angus, it didn't taste as good. There was no au jus sauce either, just horseradish. I was a bit disappointed w/ the flavoring, but the portion size was definitely bang for your buck. It only cost $25 too. I think the prime rib at Hungry Hunter is still the best so far that I've tried in town. 3 star (2) Ribeye (comes w/ steamed veggies & mashed potatoes) - my husband ordered this entree. He asked for medium but got served medium rare; good flavoring; 3 star (3) French onion soup - this was a 5-star soup; my husband ordered this and loved it. he says this is the only item he would get again if he ever came to this restaurant! SO GOOD. I agree with him; did taste fabulous (4) House salad - this appetizer was too small; he expected the portion size of this salad to be larger since it costs $6. it was only enough for 1 person! a bit disappointing. We probably wouldn't have come here if it wasn't for the Groupon voucher I had in hand (and needed to use before it expired). Tip: You can earn points to your Starwood Preferred Guest by dining here, so be sure to ask for that if you're a Starwood points earner. :)

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    Crackle salad is is great and the French onion soup is the best I've ever had! Give this old gem a go.

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    Dismal digs, in a Moe's Tavern kinda way. But the service is earnest. The menu items are reliably described and many are savory.

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    Food was better than ok (steak) but very good vibe and customer service! Will return here and bring the family

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