Get the ring leader! Great burger! The pork ribs are great, so is the chicken apple salad. Nice local vibe restaurant with great service. read more

When you go into Bootleggers you know you are in for a good time. My server, Jodi was an absolute doll. If the food sucked I would go back just to see her. BUT!!!! THE FOOD DID NOT SUCK!!!! I started with the Loaded Tot Chos. They are like loaded Nachos, but with Tater Tots. Friggin great. Then I had the Grilled Tri Tip with potatoes and Grilled Asparagus. The Asparagus was grilled perfectly. The potatoes were tasty and perfect. The Grilled Tri Tip was EXACTLY the way I asked for. It was heavenly. Bootleggers is a full bar and restaurant and a perfect place to eat or get your buzz on. I highly recommend this place. read more

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One of our favorite lunch spots. We have yet to have dinner there but for some reason it's always our lunch spot. They have a great American menu with a ton of drink options and a pretty decent selection of local taps. Their food is good and we've had a little bit of everything there. The just started serving breakfast, so I would like to try that out as well. Service is always good but can be a tad bit slower, due to the lack of servers, especially during a rush. So kick back, have a couple drinks and enjoy your companies conversations or one of the many televisions playing the different games. The place is a little smaller than most restaurants but they do have a back patio, when the weather is nicer. Definitely will be coming back to this location and trying something new, as well as a drink or two. If you have yet to try this place out, is should be a go to place if you don't want the usual chain restaurants. read more

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I randomly went to Bootleggers to watch football with some friends on a Sunday. The atmosphere is loud but inviting, the patio is decently sized with plenty of space for larger groups. There are also 4 person high tables, and plenty of screen space for viewing. Our server was friendly and fun. He was quick to offer us drinks to start and came back a few times asking if we were ready to order food. I opted for the a chicken sandwich with a side of fries. My meal was delicious and nicely portioned for two to share. I would like to try some of their pasta dishes as those look delicious, so maybe next time as I will definitely be doing back. read more

Have not been here in forever and wanted to try them out for brunch again. They were almost full but it took us 15 minutes from being seated to even getting menus/getting acknowledged. Not the best way to start. Kinda continued in this fashion for meal. Forgot my girlfriend's drink and her side of sausage. Really enjoyed the GOAT skillet and would order again. With a sunny egg it had the right balance of gravy/biscuit and the veggies added some freshness. A shame the service outweighed the food. read more

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Too loud. Went there on a date-no different than any other bar-thought we would have dinner. Only go if you want to drink.

Had a couple buddies show up unexpectedly, on a quiet Saturday night. There not much going here at the house so I had the bright idea of heading over to bootleggers for a cold beer and some nachos. My wife was happy with my idea, she declined our invitation to join us. It's about a 10 minute drive. The parking lot wasn't to full, there was fun lively crowd enjoying the games it's a great atmosphere. We picked the right place a friendly waitress came and took our orders for nachos and 3 house beers that she recommended. Our generous serving of nachos was out in 10 minutes they were large plenty of cheeses peppers olives onions they were a little different but delicious, chips were fresh and crispy everything was just fine, we finished them all, and the beers Catching up with old friends is always fun doing so at Bootleggers Is even better. Im lucky to have a fun local pub that has good service great food and excellent refreshments. Check them out. read more

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The fish sticks were heavily battered. It became too much after eating the first one, hardly tasted the fish. Fries were ok, dipping them into the tartar sauce gave them more flavor. I was seated pretty quickly but wasn't checked up on, didn't get a refill on my water. This place is somewhat on the modern side with their furniture. read more

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Had a lemon drop and ribeye, it was delicious. The steak was extremely tender! Staff was friendly and attentive. The place isn't big but it's clean and comfortable. read more

Came here after work and their service was amazing. Nashville sliders were yummy. The burger and mac and cheese were a little bland to my liking. But the drinks were good. read more

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We love this place, especially my middle daughter who requested to come here for her 16th birthday party. She loves the pretzels with cheese and Mac n cheese. I love the tacos and the trip-tip salad. The staff is friendly and always on top of it. They also took a reservation which is nice when you have a big group. The place is clean and comfortable. Definitely a great place to celebrate. read more

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The pickles ate amazing with tempura! Chefs kiss! Service was slow but overall great experience. Muddled berry margarita and berty lemonade with vodka also very good. read more

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Woman's bathroom stall no Toilet paper in the main stall the bathroom smelled horrible. Service was ok not what I expected. Waiting so long and visiting other boot leggers restaurants read more

My family and I came to the Bootleggers at Auburn st for lunch / dinner on 2/15/2026 and waiting about a hour after being waited on for our order to only receive half our order and then waited an additional 30 minutes to get someone to ask if we needed anything and after expressing our situation we still waited about 15 minutes to get our situation resolved. read more

Haven't been here in quite a few years but it was excellent as ever!! GREAT service and even better food! Our glasses were always full and they came to check on us often. We tried the sampler and it was HUGE and so delicious. Will definitely be back again! read more

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I stopped by Bootleggers on a Sunday afternoon. The bar was open seating, which is where I took my seat, but there were plenty of tables for small groups if needed. The food was great. I ordered the Ring Leader Burger with French Fries. The Fries were fresh and crispy. The burger was cooked perfectly and was dripping with cheese. It also has nice thick cuts of bacon. The only downside was the fried onions. A few of my onions were way over fried-to the point where I could not bite through them. I had to eventually remove them from my burger, which did make a bit of a mess. The service was great, and we were well taken care of. Everything was very casual. This is a good place for all ages. read more

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SERVICE was phenomenal. Ambience was terrific (great music max and sports on the tv's). Cost was higher than the average place Food was very good but not spectacular. Order : chile verde omelette. Plus TONS OF MEAT Negative- no real flavor, kick or chunks, almost deep pit style. Not picking yes but a generous portion. Ordered mine with country potatoes and those were terrific! Great blend of potato, onion and peppers. I will definitely be back to try the lunch and happy hour menu. read more

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Good food and good service. Perfect for lunch time. There were seven of us and we all enjoyed the atmosphere.

Went here for a cocktail ... and boy were the cocktails good! The bartender was fast and friendly and knowledgeable. Loved the way he checked on us a lot ; and it was very laidback and chill atmosphere. There was a good variety of cocktails and beers. Seemed like something for everyone. Didn't try the food ; so can't review that.... But it looked good from what I saw coming from the kitchen. read more

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This is one of my favorite spots in Bakersfield. They have the coldest Modelo on tap, and Bryan the bartender is excellent. Super friendly and efficient. Ordered the wings w/ fries and a bowl of clam chowder. The wings are excellent and clam chowder is probably the best I've ever had. The Ambiance is great with plenty of tv's to watch sports Great spot with excellent food and service. Highly recommend read more

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This is the first time I've been here for brunch and I know it won't be the last. Service was great. There was no wait on a Saturday at 10am. My husband ordered something with 3 meats, but there was a bit too much chorizo, which made it greasy, but the flavor was great. I ordered the chicken fried steak, and was very surprised by it. This is a standout dish. The meat was seasoned. The breading was seasoned. The sausage gravy was delicious. This is one of the best CFS I've had in town, and I order it a lot . read more

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Just went for breakfast. So disappointing. Food was terrible. Brought pancake out first (no butter) waited and waited finally asked someone for butter. Took another 5 minutes, by that time the pancake was ice cold. Omelette was not even edible nor was the breakfast burrito! $68 and didn't even eat the food. Never again. read more

Invited my friends to dinner at Bootleggers tonight. My first time at this restaurant, The food and the service were very good. However, when it came time to pay the bill, our server said their credit card machine is down and they're only accepting cash. There is an ATM across the parking lot if you need money said she in a matter-of-factly manner. She continue to say it's not our fault. I sat there embarrassed, not believing what I had just heard as she continued to say "it's not our fault" as if to say it's your problem we don't take any responsibility and and we're unconcerned as to how you get the money just pay us! I will never recommend this restaurant to anyone I know. I believe the servers knew well in advance that their credit card machine was not working, but waited until the check was given to let us know. What a dirty way to treat your customers. Luckily I had almost enough cash to pay the bill and my guest had to chip in the balance. I suggest you find another restaurant to have dinner or make sure you have lots of cash on hand. read more

Bootleggers is my go-to when I want something different.. They offer the normal sports-bar type foods like burgers, sandwiches, wings, and tacos, but with a delicious flair! I have a hard time choosing something every time I eat here because they have so many yummy choices! The restaurant itself is actually kind of small inside, so the seating is usually pretty tight for my family of 4 and we fight for table space lol... The staff has always been friendly and helpful; they will keep your cup full and make small talk! read more

First off the drinks are very watered down. Had a margarita and a Long Island and felt nothing. The sampler platter also gave me the shits, so I won't be going back. read more

For the first time, disappointment. We eat hear once a week. Ordered their ribs, which I have had before, but tonight they fell way short. Extremely overcooked to the point of being crunchy and very dry. The service was excellent but the cooks must have had a bad day.​ read more

Food and service are always good. Order several meals for pickup often and the orders are always right.

I really want to like this place. My bestie loves it thou so I'm forced to come here often. This time around I was craving a Tito's and Tonic after the work week I had and was bummed when our server informed me they were out. He said they were expecting a delivery sometime that day but he had Goose if I'd like that instead. I obliged but decided to get a vodka press instead...it was horrible. The soda was flat and made the drink taste dirty. Instead of sending it back, I used my besties cranberry juice she had and added a splash. The hubby ordered for us today and went with the fried asparagus, the Brussel sprouts and 2 asada tacos each, since it was Taco Tuesday! When our food arrived, I immediately noticed how dark the asparagus looked. Me, not wanting to cause a scene I didn't say anything I just told the hubby I didn't want any. He put one on my plate anyway and I tried it. Lo and behold it was nasty! I was right and the oil was old! My bestie had gotten tater tots and they were so dark and had remnants of the old grease and debris from other food caked on the outside of them! The Brussel sprouts were good but boy were they CHARRED! I like a good char but these were blackened for real! My asada tacos were ok, nothing to write home about. Overall I don't like this place. I don't think I will ever go back, not even for drinks. read more

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The food was excellent. In total, we enjoyed the tri-tip sandwich, the smash burger and the salad with raspberry dressing. Their fries and potato wedges are cooked perfectly. The service was very personal, making us feel welcomed which furthered our pleasant visit. This place is a true grub hub. Plenty of TV's for sports, a nice bar area for drinks and food, and a larger area in the rear for large groups. We will certainly be back! read more

Dont sleep on bootleggers. They have have some delicious food. Tried breakfast today and it definitely hit the spot.3q read more

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I had a girl date with my best friend to celebrate my birthday on Sunday. We arrived at 10 for brunch. Come to find out, they don't serve their appetizer menu until 1:00pm. Our server/bartender asked why we asked and we told him we had just had our hopes high to have some fried pickles. He said, im sure that's possible, no problem. We had a few (fabulous) mimosas, lunch and those tasty fried pickles! Although, I thought the mimosas were $5 on Sunday, we weren't charged this amount which was a bummer but overall it was a great experience. Our guy and his service was great, the food was excellent and mimosas tasty. As an Eastside, I cannot wait until the new location opens. I will definitely go to the new one. This Allen location was 100% busy by the time we left, so I guess the secret is out. It was busy noisy but not loud and crazy even with football on. Cute small space with lots of character. read more

Soooo!!! Toasted is now being served here at bootlegger's during the break rush. Same great quality of food and great service as the original toasted located in the south west area. This is great for people who live on in Rosedale area Or river lakes! Super close and convenient. Definitely coming for breakfast again! Oh btw after 12pm it turns back into bootleggers read more

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My Fiancé and I ate dinner at Bootleggers on a Friday night and it was slam packed with big parties. We sat at the bar and enjoyed our meal. The bartender made good cocktails and checked in on us regularly in a timely manner. I got the cheesy shrimp tacos with the dirty chips, I would highly recommend them. My fiancé got the pulled pork sliders and said they were great. No complaints food , drinks, and environment was good. Will definitely be returning. read more

In Bakersfield for a show and I decided to visit Bootlegers. This review will be short and sweet. Speaking of sweet, I ordered 2 Whiskey Sours and the bartender didn't make it right; whiskey and lemon juice $20 for 2. I ordered the tri tip dinner. Tri-tip, mash potatoes and side of veggies. The tri-tip was extremely dry, and bland must of been yesterdays cook. The mash potato's where made from a box covered in cheese, disgusting , I don't like cheese on my mashers. The veggies were the only decent thing on my plate. The veggies were fresh but needed a little salt. Overall, I WILL NOT drive through tropical storm Hillary ever again to eat at Bootleggers. read more

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It's always a treat coming here and trying something new , today was happy hour all day . We started with a glass of white Zinfandel which was only $5 , it was delicious. We tried the pizza appetizer and that was a huge hit , loaded with flavor! Every server that walked by our table was so nice and friendly, especially Candace she was amazing , she was quick with our drinks and our food. I tried the Nashville boneless wings and my husband had the Cuban sandwich, both were really good! read more

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5 STARS FOR OUR SERVER, JULEAH! Juleah was fabulous!!. She was friendly. Attentive. Sweet. Fun. Informative. Restaurant wasn't too busy. They had games on tv for people to watch. We got our appetizers and food quickly. However, they were not fabulous. I had tri-tip tacos. They were dry and overcooked. The side salad was decent. We got pretzel bites. There was a huge bowl of them with a delicious queso. They would have been a lot better if they weren't overcooked. My grandson got a burger and fries. The burger was mediocre but the fries were good. For food, I'd give them a 3. For service I'd give a 5. So overall they get 4. If I didn't have our amazing server, Juleah, I don't think we would go back. But I'll give it another chance to improve the food quality. read more

I love their hot fried chicken sandwich although it's way too big for me to eat but at a recent trip my friend got the sliders perfect size to split with a friend! read more

We were excited to try this location. We came in for an early dinner on a Saturday. The place was pretty empty being that we were there at 4:30. When we were seated the waitress had to wipe down our table. I noticed that the booths really needed to be wiped down and the floors needed to be swept. Our food, my husband Nashville hot chicken sliders and my grilled chicken sandwich were very good. Their tater tots and fries are delicious. My daughter's tri tip was over cooked and dry. Thinking back, they did not ask how we wanted our meat cooked. My son ordered his hamburger without cheese. They made it with cheese, realized this quickly, and remade it. Overall, staff is nice and food is good. read more

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I came to Bootleggers (on Allen Rd), for the first time, very optimistic about the food and excited to try something new. After talking with friends, I was ready for a great new experience. I had read some of the reviews and was a little worried because many of them said things about bland food, but I wanted to be fair and give it an honest review. I had a pretty good idea about what I wanted before I even got there. SOOOO....that being said, I will start this by saying....HOLY COW, the service is absolutely astonishing!!! My server was one of the nicest people I've ever had in a restaurant! VERY professional and great service! I watched other staff members and WOW they were all doing a great job! If it was all about the service, this place would be a triple 5 star rating! The inside of the restaurant was nice, with the standard bar/pub style adornments. I came here specially wanting to try a new fish sandwich I'd seen on social media (pic below). It looked amazing in the picture, but sadly the staff didn't really seem to be aware they were selling it. It took a pretty good huddle to come up with what they thought it was supposed to be. Even after showing the below ad, that the store posted, the staff wasn't really to sure, but they were going to give it their best shot anyway, because remember the service was amazing!! Anyway, after looking over the menu further, I decided on a Cuban Sandwich as well, with sides of mac and cheese and fries for the meals. Starting with the Cuban, it was just ok, filled with pulled pork, mustard and pickles. Kinda reminded me of one of those old pastrami sandwiches you'd get at one of those dive drive-ins from the ghetto side of town....Don't get me wrong, there is a place for that kind of food, but I expected a higher standard here. It wasn't awful, but it was just as others had said, kind of bland. If not for the mustard, I'm not super sure I could tell you what I was tasting. Meat itself had minimal flavor and was very dry, warmed up on a flat top kind of presentation. The fries that came with the sandwich were actually VERY good. Some of the best fries in town. The mac and cheese was the standard, add some melted cheese to a bowl full of noodles and stir. Sadly I think Kraft Mac and Cheese has more flavor! Now to the supposed star of the show, the reason I came here in the first place....the fish sandwich in the picture below. Was it GOOD or BAD?!?! Drum roll please........Well....it fell short. Besides the fact that it looked nothing like the ad picture, which I wish I would have remembered to photograph, it just wasn't good enough to warrant a revisit to try again! The staff definitely tried to put together a sandwich version of their typical fish and chip dish, but again sadly underwhelming! I will say the fish was crispy and hot, which was the one high point, but the batter had minimal flavor. Not even the proper amount of salt was added. I will say that if you're going to offer something as good looking as that picture (below), minimally have the people making it, on board with your thought process behind the dish. I very much wanted to like it, but sadly it wasn't at all what I was given. Didn't even have the cheese melting off the sandwich like in the picture! I only ate about half before giving up and throwing it away. In today's restaurant world, where more and more of what we order comes down to the food quality, I wish it would have been better. Fish and Chips in Bako is very well represented at Mossman's and Coconut Joe's, having such a high quality taste, they've remained the standard for years with, at times, lines waiting around the corner...Ultimately I think I might have had a better product in the filet-o-fish from McDonald's. Oh well, I appreciate the effort, but sadly disappointing! The funny part for me, is that the FRIES were the best part of the meal, but not worth the $45 I paid for the rest! read more

Bootleggers - What it's supposed to look and taste like! - Gastropubs Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We were indecisive about dinner tonight, so the family opted for bar/grill food. When I called to place our order, I noticed how busy they sounded over the phone, which is great!! I'm glad this business is thriving amidst the pandemic. My husband picked up our food, which didn't take long at all. He said it was PACKED indoors. So FYI, if you're worried about social distancing, masks, etc., then you may want to rethink this place. However, with as busy as it was, it only took 15-20 minutes for our order to be done. Seriously, who can beat that time!! I was impressed. Now onto our food. For the appetizer, we got the Loaded Tot-chos with asada. Very flavorful and the meat was abundant! The tots were also still crispy, despite it being takeout. My Black and Blue burger was good. It had a lot of bacon, but I wish it had more garlic aioli sauce - it just seemed a bit dry for my taste. The Dirty Chips I got for my side was tasty. I was craving Irish Nachos and these were different, yet it satisfied that craving! Although, I wish it had some more of the sriracha sauce. My hubby enjoyed his Stacked Mac & Cheese with hot links. He loves his Mac and cheese, especially this dish with its creamy blend of three cheeses! Both my kids wanted a burger and the beef sliders in their kids' meals were just perfect for them. Overall, good food! This was our first time trying Bootleggers, and we will be returning for sure. Glad they opened one on our side of town! read more

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