So I am not exaggerating when I tell you that the trip-tip sandwich is fantastic! The meat is…read moretender and well-seasoned, quite lean but still unctuous. One gets a generous portion and the sandwich was big enough for my husband and I to share with a side of tasty sweet potatoe fries (a bit extra - or you can get plain potato fries for no extra charge). We also got a side of the creamy coleslaw which is ok and even better if you add salt and a dash of malt vinegar (it needs acid imo). I didn't take a photo of the sandwich because so many other yelpers have already done so. But trust me it's worth the stop. Service is super warm and friendly, the place is spotlessly clean, and I am a fan. We liked the sandwich so much we ordered another to go for lunch the next day. I only wish I had room for pie! They offer a wide selection of pies and I've gotta think they are yummy too. Next time.

On a road trip, my friend Denise and I were looking for a convenience store in roads that were not…read morepaved with cement nor were they in the center of a chic boutique and a hits-the-spot every time boba shop. Yes, we were basically on dirt roads that saw a few scattered homes here and there, and visible old school phone towers (the brown kind) connected with wires (where crows sit on a row) existed, and not much else. We drove around in some circles, looking for this fabled store and found nothing, not even a Bigfoot. We noted how the moment felt like we were on an Iowa highway because we saw expansive fields and experienced a Middle-America atmosphere. I wanted a small stalk of wheat in between my teeth. As we drove, we saw this place and decided that this joint would replace the store we were looking for. At this point I started to listen to Carry on My Wayward Son by Kansas. If you know, you know. As soon as I entered I felt like I had stepped into a diner in the middle of nowhere, the type of spot where brothers talked about saving people, hunting things, you know the family business. My friend Denise did not know what I was talking about and when I tried to introduce the world to her with corny prompts she decided not to play along. Still for a fan the experience was nothing but a win!(chester). I cannot remember the person who helped us but she was a server who reported that she had lived in the surrounding area for most of her life. She was deepening the believe that we were on a route diner neglected by city reality. During this visit, I had fried okra for the first time in my life. It was weird to taste but not in a bad way. More like I had never tasted this texture before in my life. The texture that I had not tried before in my life was a gooey vegetable. Like the texture of the outside was exactly as advertised--- fried goodness. The actual okra was the gooey part. I do not want to sound crass, truly, I do not, but it did feel like enjoying something slimy, and I will leave it at that. Again, not wrong, just weird But I will not get it again. The server- the homegrown one- gave us fried pickles and these were much more to taste. Like, I i have had fried pickles before and I loved them but I had some that were not for me. But these, these, were pickle spears fried to brown goodness, and the mixture hit green- which does not mean go, more like Hulk enjoys, instead of smashes. It was a simple dish yes- green spear pickle fried but sometimes the goodness of a county fair is exactly what a roadtrip snack should be. The fair came to my table and I am not mad at that. On this trip I did have the Willow Dip which I feel is a close cousin to a french dip. What this place did well, at least I think, is putting it on an onion baguette. I am not sure if onion baguette is a middle-of-nowhere bread, but, I allowed it because the taste of the bread was, like tailored made for me, I am a sucker for onion, and not just because it gives me sexy breath. The food was standard, solid fare. Everything was just good nothing wrong with it, all good with it. The sauces were tasty, and added smoky sweet flavor that was welcomed. So this elevated the dish by addding a hickory taste. It did not save the dishes, but did make them better. The decorations were texas heavy. I should have taken more pictures. But sometimes the imagination allows for a space to feel more than at it is.

One of the best rest stops on I-5. It has food , close to gas, plenty of parking. In hot days I…read morelike to get some ice cream. As with most places off the freeway,it's expensive to buy anything. The best part is the bathrooms are always clean and have paper. At least in my experience.

This place is a hidden gem. It's a good rest stop if you're passing though. A lot of random things…read moreto choose from for kids and adults. This place is clean, has an ice cream parlor and a restaurant. With plenty of seating and outdoor space for everyone to stretch their legs. The ribeye sandwich was ok. Cooked too well done for me and it lacked seasoning. The bbq sauce was on the tangy side and I will say it's not for everyone, but I liked the side of parm zucchini fries. It's enough for 3-4 people to share. The service was great and I would give their restroom a score of 6 out of 10. There was some spider webs they need to clean up.

This quaint little barbecue place has some some great food and great customer service. Located near…read moreTown and Country a well known super market in Porterville, is a small location but big in service. The prices are reasonable and the portions generous. The tri-tip was quite good. Their coleslaw had a lil zing to it and was also tasty. A highly recommend if you're hankering for BBQ.

This was my second time ordering here the first time I did not have a good experience as the food…read morewas extremely salty so I was a little hesitant to order again but I really wanted a something that wasn't the typical burger or tacos. I ordered the half chicken meal and chose beans and potato salad as my sides and added an extra chicken and dumplings just because I love them. The food was ordered through DoorDash and was delivered on time. And I have to say that I was very pleased the food was delicious! The chicken was fall off the bone tender and was well seasoned. The beans are very good as well as the chicken and dumplings. The potato salad is good maybe not as good as my mom's but that would be really hard to be. I ate part of the chicken and the chicken and dumplings tonight and will have the rest for another meal. It also came with a large piece of bread and that was nice as well. All in all a very good meal and one that I would recommend to others. I will definitely be ordering here again!

From the food to the friendly attentive service everything was 5 stars for me. I took a drive down…read moreto Tehachapi just because it was a beautiful day out. After doing a quick Yelp search i found Red House BBQ. From the being to end the whole experience was great, we were greeted promptly and sat down just as fast. We opted to sit outside since it was a beautiful day with great weather. The patio and outside seating is huge, the inside is a bit smaller but still has plenty of seating and it's nice I love the decor. I went with the Tri Tip sandwich and added hot-links which was a great choice I also got a side of fries. The Tri Tip was well seasoned it had the crack peppercorn taste that I personally love. Served on a soft Brioche bun I believe. They give you 3 bbq sauces on the side to choose from Sweet and mild , mild and spicy all three were delicious. My wife and daughter went with the pulled pork sandwich which I tried an it was delicious,especially the little pieces of Bark. My wife had a side of Mac and cheese and my daughter a side salad. They said the Mac and cheese was delicious and so was the side salad it was fresh. They do have a small bar nothing big and offer beer,wine and some mixed drinks. Overall it was great experience and I say even better BBQ than most of the spots I've tried in Bakersfield. It's a shame it's about 45 mins away but I'll be definitely making the trip back soon to try something else on the menu.

Visiting the area from out of town we wanted to try many of the local cuisines. This place was…read morerecommended due to its popularity among the locals. The food is delicious. All of it. Pulled pork, Mac n cheese, sliced Tri-tip. Very fresh and tasty, and large portions on the plate. The service was horrendous. It started with walking in and the waitress said "wait and have a seat". Wait and sit where? There was no easily identified waiting area. All the tables were full. Oh...across the room on the one empty seat at the bar. Glad I spotted it. We placed an order for onion rings as an appetizer while we reviewed the menu. Several minutes later we placed our entree order. Shortly after that our entrees came out, no appetizer. Five minutes after our entree arrived the appetizer showed up. I wanted my water refilled but we didn't see our waitress for 15mins, finally having to flag down another waitress to assist. Later I asked the manager to explain how the appetizer showed up long after our entrees, even though I placed the appetizer order first. She spoke so fast with a strong non-American accent that she was difficult to understand. I asked her to slow down because I didn't understand her, yet she continued to talk fast with her thick accent that I could only pick up bits and pieces. Something about fried food taking longer to cook than the already-prepared meat. I told her the service was disappointing. She said "okay" and told her waitress to fill my glass. And that was the end of the visit. I don't know who owns the place, but we did not receive a positive customer service experience, rather just getting lots of broken excuses. 2 stars for the food. Nothing for service and management.

Bomb food, brisket, ribs, pork belly, beans, oh my. Never disappoints. They are just hard to find…read morewhen you don't have social media.

DANG!! THEE BEST BBQer in the valley! Tri tip is smoked…read moreheaven. Brisket is literally tender. All freshly cooked. This is bbq at its finest! Sides are also super delicious. Chili beans are spicy AND it has tri tip pieces in it! Everyone there is friendly and fast. The owner likes to create cuisine specialties too that are extra yummy! Once you've tried Chimboz, I GUARANTEE you'll be going back for more!

Brisket- not right off the smoker, but good for the price. Especially good for may. $10/lbs…read more Service- fast and good

Food: good Service: Fast…read more Only negative, they didn't add the barbecue sauce after we asked twice of it was in there.

Best BBQ in Bakersfield!! Great service, always very friendly and clean outside area to eat.read more

When I walked up, I could smell the smoky scent of great BBQ. there are benches outside to sit at…read more No inside dinning. When I walked up to the window, I was greeted with a smile and was assisted on there sides and which ones are favorites. She was very friendly and helpful considering it was my first time. The tri-tip was absolutely delicious. Better than the other BBQ spot that's a little further in town off the freeway. Very very tender and seasoned perfect. They recommend the spicy Mac & Cheese. I'm not a Mac & cheese person, but this too was delicious. The BBQ sauce comes on the side which is unique. Very good and not spicy. I will definitely stop and eat here again when I'm in town. I totally recommend this place. This is my opinion and You would have to eat here to form your own opinion.

My favorite Hawaiian bbq restaurant. This particular location is in Delano near Walmart. Parking…read morenear the restaurant is definitely a challenge due to lack of close parking. I like the convenience of mobile ordering via the app or order in store. On this particular occasion, I ordered in store. The restaurant was very clean and everything was fully stocked. The cashier was very friendly and accommodating with modifying my order. I ordered the Hawaiian Bbq Mix. This dish came with fresh, hot white rice, chilled traditional Hawaiian macaroni salad (caution this contains tuna), bbq chicken, bbq beef and kalbi rib. Chicken: bbq to perfection, not dry but nice and moist. I added their signature teriyaki sauce (it's served warm). The chicken is definitely one of my favorites. Beef: beef was tender and flavorful. Beef Kalbi Rib: the best hands down! Rib is tender and very flavorful. I wish the order came with more ribs. The macaroni salad is the best ever. Even though it contains tuna, you cannot taste the tuna. Definitely not "fishy" White rice: freshly cooked and served steaming hot with just the right amount of stickiness. Overall, I highly recommend this location The ambiance is very laid back.

First time trying Hawaiian Ono & I am now a huge fan! Ordered the combo of plate with chicken…read morekatsu, Hawaiian Chicken BBQ, and Hawaiian BBQ beef with white rice and macaroni salad as the sides. The chicken Katsu was extremely crispy and the Hawaiian BBQ chicken tasted delicious! The rice was perfectly fluffy and cooked well. Now onto the piece de resistance...the macaroni salad. Other than my homemade macaroni salad, I have never tried a macaroni salad like Hawaiian Ono BBQ's. Savory and perfectly made just like a Hawaiian macaroni salad! Thank you for the great lunch. We did have some minor issues with the soda fountains as some soda fountain and tea fountains were not properly working yet we alerted the staff of the issue. The drink options were limited. Also, the Hawaiian BBQ beef in my combo did not taste fresh and had a lot of fatty tissue and was very chewy. Yet with the minor setbacks I will definitely be back! Thank you!

My husband and I visited for the first time and came early in the morning for breakfast. Overall,…read morewe had a great experience! The only issue was that my breakfast potatoes were a little cold, but everything else was absolutely delicious. We ordered the flapjacks and the prime rib breakfast sandwich, and both were amazing. The flavors were excellent, the portions were generous, and the food was very satisfying. Despite the potatoes being cold, I would definitely come back and highly recommend this place for breakfast. We really enjoyed our first visit!

We decided to stop at Bravo Farms rather than the usual fast food fare offered just outside…read moreKettleman City. The Bravo Farms building (including this restaurant, ice cream shop, and abundant shopping. We opted for the tri-tip sandwich & the Cobb tri-tip wrap along with sweet potatoe fries. Unfortunately, the tri-tip sandwich was a little short on tri-tip, just a few thin slices on the roll. Their tri-tip wrap was heavy on the lettuce, but very tasty. And although we didn't think that we would be able to eat all of those sweet potato fries, it was a large helping, they must've been dipped in nicotine because we could not stop eating these. The place is a little pricey, and at least in the case of the tri-tip sandwich, not worth the money. The place is very clean & nicely decorated along with a pleasant outside eating area.

Friendly service and AMAZING food. Definitely a must try! Hubby had the tritip burger (wow it's…read morehuge) and it was delicious. I had the chicken club, best I've ever had.

Everything on the menu is so yummy and always fresh. I love the tri tip nachos. Owners are super…read moresweet and personable.