We had a coupon to try the Bistro, but when I pulled it up, I found many negative comments. We had to use the coupon, so decided to try it ..and what a treat. The atmosphere was relaxed, the staff very professional and the decor superb.h The food was outstanding; I had the salmon, which was so delicious I could hardly wait to eat the next bite. It was served on a delicious rice pilaf with wild mushrooms. I had so much I took some home for the next day, and it was just as good later. My husband had the steak, and it was cooked perfectly. The french fries were the best in town, according to him, and he is quite picky with french fries. The vegetables on both plates were done, not al dente as some restaurants serve them. We could eat these, and loved each bite. Hew usually doesn't eat vegetables, but cleaned his plate this time. I'm sorry we did not have a second coupon, but will go back without one, just for the delicious meal and attentive staff. Why this place gets negative remarks is beyond me. read more

This review is based on bar dining only as a Four Points hotel patron. The atmosphere is dark and quiet and a great way to end the day when traveling on business. In fact during my 2 night stay in Bakersfield, I ate here twice. There are various TVs for sports viewing, and there are all kinds of seating options to make you comfortable. Chuck, the bartender, is super attentive, makes a mean martini and is great on timing a meal. The house salad with gorgonzola and candied walnuts is delicious! Some of the menu items can get expensive, but there are plenty of options, from wings to sandwiches to steaks. Plus they have happy hour specials on food and drink. read more

After eating here twice for breakfast and once for dinner, I can say that this place is worth trying. I don't know what makes it so good but the bacon is delicious! I tend to eat the same standard bacon and eggs breakfast every day but they do it right. The sirloin steak for dinner was juicy and tender, and the mixed veggies were crisp and cooked perfectly. I wish that I ate carbs so that I could try some of the other dishes! read more

I've never used this restaurant to impress friends or feed my kid. Just when it's convenient and I need a drink and not fast food to eat. Shout out to Chuck...bartenders are always cool, right? I sat at the bar, then moved to a table for my meal....Chuck was there, and so were all the servers...watching the game. *sigh* boys... better then the lack thereof. They made sure I was content. Thank you. What impressed me recently was the lamb. I usually don't order lamb from restaurants.... just wasn't feeling like chicken, fish, steak or burgers. Oh em gee....it was the best little lamb I've had. Cooked medium rare...little bit of rosemary. Who cares about the veggies and mashed potatoes....they sufficed. Veggies were cooked well....next time I'll ask for no butter. I'm a health snob, they didn't have rice :( I was surprised that for the price they didn't offer salad or anything besides a community cup of bar treats. It could use a better makeover. And a cigar box...and lots more wood and granite. The bar is small and awkward....only a few barstools until you have to choose a table or booth. Whatever, it's Bakersfield. read more

Tried breakfast/brunch here with my family. First impression upon walking in was, "Nice place, but what a ghost town." After being promptly seated we placed a drink order. When we were ready to order food we had some questions about some things as my father and I have both worked in the food industry. We have a curiosity for how some food items are prepared. Upon asking about the hollandaise sauce, we found out that the sauce comes in packets. Not made in-house. Understandable for a restaurant if finances are tight or you have a dang good variation of the sauce once it's made. Their variation: add Tabasco hot sauce; not very impressive. I ordered the featured breakfast as it was first on the menu and in a "highlighted" box. Price: $13.00. It consisted of two eggs, potatoes, bacon, and toast with a free tea. I wasn't expecting anything fancy or intricate, but I didn't expect there to be too much wrong with a basic breakfast. The eggs were fried over medium like I had requested and were the best part of my meal next to the toast. The potatoes were definitely frozen potatoes from a bag and were cooked without enough cooking oil to hydrate them so the result was very dry potatoes. The bacon appeared to be excellent at first glance. After the first bite I knew almost instantly that the bacon was either pressed or it was microwave bacon, which can be common for restaurants as it saves time and money, however it was overdone and so dry that I ended up pounding my entire tea and my water just to keep my mouth hydrated between the potatoes and bacon. The toast was very moist and buttery which also was ironic. The naturally driest component of my meal ended up being the most savory. Now this may sound like a complaint, but I have my reservations when it comes to food. I don't care if something is frozen before it is prepared for a meal, so long as it is done correctly. I cook frozen potatoes at home all the time for breakfast and I have never had them turn out that dry. I've prepared a hollandaise sauce from a packet and been able to create something pretty tasty out of it while being more creative than just adding Tabasco. And I've made pressed AND microwave bacon and not had it be that dry. What I believe is that this place is not designed for breakfast based on how empty it was and because of all the great reviews of the steaks and other meals. So while I give this place a two star review for breakfast, I will have to try the food that is causing people to rave about it before I can honestly say whether I like the place or not. The atmosphere was fairly lovely and the service was prompt and friendly. read more

This is one of my favorite places to go with friends and family in Bakersfield. The food is Amazing and the staff are positive and professional and the customer service is outstanding. Definitely a place to recommend to anyone for any occasion. read more

See all

Dinner at The Bistro, from the time I entered the restaurant I was greeted and felt welcomed. The Bistro is awesome restaurant choice for a date or business event. Sensational location with a savory menu, great drinks and a wonderful staff! All in all, a perfect restaurant!! read more

See all

Came here for breakfast as advertised by the 4 points Sheraton, the menu was very limited and overpriced and the food (the eggs Benedict) was mediocre. You'd think you'd get better portions for that, but unfortunately its worse than about any diner I went to, and to make it worse the waitress ran in, snatched my girlfriend's plate that was only half eaten and ran off without even asking and my girlfriend was too modest to protest. The bacon was perfect though, rarely have I had better. This place seems like it is begrudgingly forced to do a crappy breakfast for the hotel, certainly the full menu is the real draw. read more

We stopped in before the Comedy show at the Petroleum Club. I got the Seared Salmon and loved every bite. We only sat in the bar area, but it was well suited to have dinner as well as drinks. If you're looking for something quiet and accommodating with good food, this is your place. Cheers! read more

A nice restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. When we stay at the Four Points Sheridan we usually eat at least one meal here. When we've eaten breakfast here it's always been good to excellent. Pancakes are large and fluffy. The bacon was excellent. No small limp greasy strips here! My husband orders the two egg scramble, but it always looks more like a 3-4 egg scramble. (A nice bonus!). Service, fast and efficient. For lunches we usually order a hamburger and fries. Always good. If you stay at the Four Points Sheridan why not give this Bistro a try. It's convenient and good! read more

This was our second try since this place offered the breakfast for the Hotel next door. The disappointment from the prior night got even bigger. Our host needed to put away his comic book he was reading all the time, excusing himself. The next surprise was the coffee mug. When I turned that one around I was surprised with a totally unwashed mug. Just disgusting. The place was pretty empty so the waitress was not overwhelmed with work, still she forgot all kind of stuff including our credit card for about 10 minutes. The furniture needs repair and it seems that management does not really care. Definitely a no go from me. read more

My husband and I have never really noticed this place exists...I mean we see the sign as we drive down California but never really paid attention. We were totally missing out! We ended up getting a gift certificate so we went for dinner last night for our anniversary. It was so good! We had the wings and beef quesadilla for appetizers and they were both so good. My husband loved the flavor of the wings and they definitely packed a punch! He got the Filet Mignon for dinner and he loved it. He was not a huge fan of the gravy that came on it but next time he'll just ask for no gravy. You could cut the filet with a fork. I got fish n chips AND Mac n cheese...yeah we were going all out, it was our anniversary and we've been dieting ok lol, they were both very good. I do think the fish could have been a little more flavorful but it had a good crispy batter. The Mac n cheese was phenomenal! It is definitely award winning in my opinion. Far greater than most of the Mac N Cheese around town. Now about the desserts.......they were beautiful and amazingly delicious!! The whole experience was great. There was only two guys running the bar and dining room. They were fast, attentive and definitely customer service oriented. We give five stars to both the service and the food. read more

The Bistro - Créme Brûlée - New American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

See all

If you are hungry for breakfast, this place was a decent choice. I just wonder as to why it was so empty. I went during regular breakfast hours. I was suspicious. Food: The food was good. Upon lengthy inspection I could not find any reason to object to eating it. After several cups to keep my sense sharp, I found the coffee to be good. Suspiciously good for a hotel restaurant. Service: Our waitress was suspiciously friendly for a woman already awake at 6:30am on a Saturday morning. Ambiance & Decor: Well air-conditioned. Nothing suspicious about it, considering the forecasted 115F degree heat for that day. read more

I had breakfast here today. They served breakfast buffet egg omelette, bacon, sausage, some bread..etc.. but I was really upset because of some bread. Some bread was covered with mold. So one of guest complained and we expected that a server would say sorry first. But while the server was changing bread and she yelled " I already checked the expiration date. It's not my fault!" We were really angry and I don't want to go there again. read more

Had a gift card from Restaurants.com for Bistro @ (25$ off of a 50$ purchase and Bistro does accept them). Me and my husband where not looking for this place just happen to have a coupon we received as a gift, We where not expecting much from this place, the menu is small, figured it would just be an "okay" meal.... Came in around 1pm pm on a Friday place was pretty much empty , very clean with a positive atmosphere, we took a seat at the bar and ordered ourselves some drinks, Our bar tender/server Bryan was very friendly and attentive, checking in on us though out our meal. He makes a mean long island iced tea and pina colada both where strong and made to perfection. We ordered the award winning Mac and Cheese, the Grilled Chicken Cobb sandwich, and the Outlaw burger, we waited about 15-20 minutes before our food was served, both the sandwich and burger where out of this world wonderful, flavorful, juicy, tender, mouth watering! the mac and cheese has a very bold, flavorful and yummy cheese flavor, but was a tad bit on the "watery" side. still it was VERY good, but for 18$ it should not be a tad bit watery. we left with full happy belly's, our tab was only 39$ but that was because we had a 25$ discount. 64$ without the discount. still not bad at all for 3 main course meals and two cocktails. We really enjoyed our experience and will return in the future. read more

Hands down the Best Steak in Bakersfield break the old habits quality Steak cooked to perfection . If you consider yourself a master of the Bovine this is a must! Where's the Beef ? It's at The Bistro ! read more

When a restaurant has been open for 30 years and has less than 50 reviews, really says it all. Not much too say, food and drinks were way over priced and the dinner, not really all that good. When the salad and the blue cheese dressing was the highlight of the evening, that's not really a good thing. The waiter Sonny was nice and very attentive, but the price out ways all of that. First time I tried this restaurant in 30 years, all I can say is I'm good for the next 30. read more

What a wonderful place! I have never dined here before until tonight. Firstly, I have to say that they've got such wonderful staff. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. Our server was Vance, and I will definitely request his section next time I visit this restaurant. He was very attentive and has such a great personality. The food was absolutely delicious. The only downside was that we waited quite some time for the food, but the quality of the meal more than made up for the wait. The grilled fish & chips were amazing and I tasted my husband's macaroni & cheese and it was to die for. Their menu isn't very large but had a lot of diversity. Will definitely recommend to anyone. read more

Seriously the best food I've had in Bakersfield. You can not go wrong with the ribeye. read more

The Bistro - Shrimp Scampi - New American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

They made me a lemon drop and I loved it!! In the bar area. My husband got wings and they were so crispy! They were so tasty. They were a zesty sweet, crunchy but juicy in the middle read more

As if it hasn't been said yet, the Mac and cheese is amazing. My wife had a tortellini and veggies, and that was very good too. They made an old-fashioned just they way I like! For desert I had the crème brulé and my wife had cheesecake. Both were good and the waiter was fantastic! read more

See all

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

Love coming here, onion soup paired with a wal nut strawberry vingerete salad is to die for. Bar area can get busy and loud but restaurant side was cozy and quite. I like that it is central in bakersfield, and when friends come to stay in Bakersfield we have them stay at hotel. read more

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

Waited 40 minutes to get breakfast at 7am when the restaurant was empty. This is after we notified our server that we are in a rush. Food quality was ok. read more

I was at the bar wondering how my Saturday night would end up. My eyes were burning as I was sitting and the bartender realized my eyes were irritated and I asked where I could find some eye drops and Sonny the bartender was able to provide some and save my night! I can see more clearly with Sonny here. :) thank you Sonny! read more

We had a dinner reservation for our anniversary, something we've done for the past several years when we are not traveling. On arrival, we noticed the back restaurant doors were closed and seating only in the bar/lounge area. When we asked about our anniversary dinner in the dining room, the bartender said she was the only one working and they could not open up the back. To her credit, she decided to open the back restaurant for us. After being seated, menus were provided and we were shocked to find nothing familiar at all on the menu. And not many items of interest for a really nice restaurant that we've enjoyed for many years. Our server, Andrea, (who was lovely and very good) explained the menu had just changed within the past two weeks to conform to Marriott standards. When we asked about the several popular items that were on the old menu, she said many people had inquired about the same and were equally disappointed. The appetizer selection is unappetizing (Bleu Chips are no longer), the Mac and Cheese is no longer there, the entree selections leave much to be desired. My husband ended up ordering their meat loaf, which was very good, and I settled for a Reuben sandwich which was also good. But the lack of quality items which were were most familiar with left us wondering if we would come back. The service was excellent, but management's decision to drastically change the menu and closure of the back restaurant will cause us to make other plans for dinner in the future. We've enjoyed bringing out of town guests to The Bistro for lunch or dinner, but the sweeping menu changes causes us to re-think future plans. I hope they bring the old menu back and re-open the restaurant. read more

My partner and I used a Groupon to try this place. A little expensive considering the cuisine. The food was okay and the service was decent. The atmosphere is definitely more for an older crowd. Other than the bar, I don't think anyone there was under the age of 65. It was rather uncomfortable to have people glaring at our table the entire time. I would definitely not return. read more

I recently had dinner here with my boyfriend. I ordered a margarita, which was blended and tasted like perfection. I also had one on the rocks which was mixed very well. We enjoyed the warm and attentive customer service we received . He order the Mac and cheese, which was creamy and delicious. I order the steak well done and it came to the table as such. We had a very great experience and will definitely go back, as well as recommend to others. read more

Even though this restaurant is officially not a part of the 4 Points Sheraton, they are still affiliated with each other and the food is exactly what you'd expect from a hotel restaurant... not bad, but not great. The reason I like this place though is that the atmosphere feels like a nice restaurant, and their bar is great (with sports being shown on their multiple tv screens). And everyone who works there has always been super nice! The last time I stayed there, Vance went out of his way to make my order (which I was taking back to my room) just right and travel-worthy :) read more

This place charged my card a random $13 fee a day after I ate there and I went back to ask about and they have no idea what's going on. So I now have to call their accountant to speak to her tomorrow. Why can't they just refund me my money that they took? Horrible customer service. read more

Sandy V. Is the best. She made our breakfast and the experience was great. Her service is impeccable. She is warm and very kind. She treated us like family. read more

What happened? This place used to be the restaurant to easy and be seen. Unfortunately, the food no longer is up to the standard they were known for. Service is still outstanding, as is the decor, but that's about it. Please come back, I miss you. read more

Nathan and his crew at The Bistro have really got it right. We stay at the Four Points hotel which is connected twice a year and they greet us like old friends each time. Chuck is an excellent bartender and remembers our drink orders every time year to year. Mandy and Melissa couldn't be nicer. What we love is that the entire staff is there year after year. Nathan, you must be doing it right as the manager. And THANK YOU for your great customer service! read more

I had not been to the Bistro in several years. They have changed dramatically. No longer fine dining or anywhere near that, but still the fine dining prices. Service was good. Food was ok, but super over priced $7 for a cup of soup. I won't be going back. read more

Good atmosphere though it still feels like you're in a hotel restaurant (kinda tacky). Staff was friendly enough and efficient. Good but predictable menu. Au jus prime rib sandwich was ok- meat was pre- prepared for sandwiches in a factory- not left over prime rib from Saturday's special or anything- which is a bummer. Au jus was too "thick". Almost want to call it "slimy" but that's a little harsh- it was edible. Side salad was great- I liked it, but w nuts and crumbled blue cheese, my partner would've not even been able to eat it had he been here w me. read more

We had apps from the bar menu and it was excellent. Good variety without being too "California strange". We had the chicken and beef sliders, the short rib tacos and the short rib Quesadilla. The short rib twist was Great! The chicken sliders were a moist chicken patty instead of a dried chicken strip or breast. Everything was very good. Can't wait to eat there again. read more

I ordered the rib-eye, which at $32 was a bit high, but since this place is part of a hotel, I was not surprised to encounter high prices. I also ordered the boneless chicken wings appetizer. $13 for essentially 9 large Chicken Nuggets is an inexcusable price, even for a hotel coffee shop. Should have been a $5 appetizer given the size. Was going to rate 5-star for the steak; the way overpriced app cost the place 2 stars. For $13, I expected a lot more. read more

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

Honestly, I don't give 5 stars often, but tonight, this place had all the requirements; service, food quality and quantity, presentation, ambiance, timeliness, and selection. For being a hidden, hotel restaurant, this place exceeded expectations. I have been here a few times before, but only for light lounge food and drinks, which are always pretty good. Tonight I wanted a bit healthier than burger and fries, so I sat in the dining area and ordered the chicken vegetable soup and the chicken paillard (yes, lots of chicken). The soup was great with herb flavors, and the entree was perfect. Piping hot, nicely roasted vegetables, tasty mashed potatoes, and the chicken was cooked to perfection, with delicious seasonings. I took away a full meal as well, so the quantity was well worth the price. Quiet, relaxing, satisfying meal, after a long work day. read more