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    3.8 (100 reviews)
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    Closed 7:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    GOAT skillet
    Erik L.

    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.

    Leonard W.

    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.

    Shocked Top Fish and Chips
    Karen G.

    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.

    Nashville sliders (3) and release the kraken burger
    Savannah A.

    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.

    Tacos
    Jenna C.

    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.

    Ford pickle appetizer

    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.

    Bootlegged Sampler
    Devin S.

    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!

    The Ring Leader Burger
    Justin M.

    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.

    Chile verde omelette.  Pretty sure I asked for cheese but no worries.  Didn't need it.
    Mark T.

    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.

    a glass of beer sitting on a bar
    Whit D.

    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.

    Bone in wings
    Brian S.

    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

    My husband's brunch.  Good, but too much chorizo, he said.

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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.

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

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

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    Temblor Brewing Company - Sliders and veggie sticks

    Temblor Brewing Company

    (820 reviews)

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    After arriving in Bakersfield, we were looking for places closeby to get some dinner. As we were…read morepulling up to the hotel, I thought I saw a sign that said brewery, so looked it up and - yep - there's a brewery right across the street. We walked over and had an enjoyable experience. I would first note, they only had 5 of the brewery's own beers on tap. I didn't mind, as I enjoyed a blood orange witbier. I had the sliders with veggie sticks and they were delicious. I was excited to see something besides just chips offered for sides. The seating space is ample and the night we were there, there was music. I was actually pleasantly surprised the music wasn't super loud and echo-y and we could still enjoy conversation. I would recommend stopping by for a beer and some food!

    I came here last night with a group of 18 people while we were visiting Bakersfield, for the drag…read moreraces. When we made the reservation, no one told us that the restaurant operates as a self-service setup. We assumed, like most places that accept large reservations, that there would be some level of table service. Instead, the table was basically just a place for us to sit and eat. If we wanted drinks, we had to go up to the bar ourselves to order them. When it came time to eat, we had to leave the table again and go up to the front counter to place our food orders. No one came to the table to take orders, check on us, or even bring water. We ended up having to get water ourselves as well. What was most frustrating was at the end when I went to pay the bill and was told that an automatic 20% gratuity had been added because we were a large party. I completely understand adding gratuity when a staff is actively serving a large group taking orders, bringing drinks, refilling water, checking on the table, etc. But in this case there was essentially no service provided. Everything from ordering drinks, ordering food, and getting water was self-service. If the restaurant is going to run this way, that's fine but it should be clearly communicated when a large group makes a reservation, and automatic gratuity for "service" that didn't happen doesn't feel appropriate. We come to Bakersfield twice a year and after this experience, I don't think we will ever be back.

    Kern River Brewing Company - The Original Pub - Santa Fe Egg Rolls

    Kern River Brewing Company - The Original Pub

    (753 reviews)

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    Our go to spot as soon as we arrive into town. We enjoy the…read moreAC and the fried salty bites. My go to's will always be Cheese Curds. Straight from Wisconsin & lightly golden. The basket is filled with a good amount. Some good sized curds about the sized of a Brazilian nut. I truly love some fried pickles & an especially picky when it comes to fried pickle SPEARS. Other places have ruined the experience for me, because the spears are not patted dry before the coating process. Which means when you bite into the fried pickle spear- your first bite will rip off a majority of the coating and the spear wasn't coated. Here at KRB, each visit- has been what you'd want your fried pickle experience to be! A full order of chicken wings are what you'd expect. Good enough for two people & served with celery stalks to cool down that tongue. Fried calamari: I'm hungry & love all things crispy & fried. Especially after a long journey to arrive here. The breading is what you'd expect for Country Fried Steak. So different, but, really good. Especially with a nice cold one to wash it down. The Santa Fe Egg Rolls: Three egg rolls cut in half. I still wonder if these are fresh made or frozen? The stuffing inside was delicious & plentiful. Chicken, roasted peppers, black beans, corn, cilantro, jalapeño, & cheese. Served w/ spicy Chipotle dip. Staff is always friendly. We've never sat at the outside areas or the elevated/ second floor inside. There's TVs to watch whatever game near the bat

    If you like a variety of crafted brews and plenty of food options, this is the place!…read more We started our day off with lunch at the backyard. It was a nice set up with outdoor seating next to the brewery. The staff were very friendly and always looking to top off a water or bring a fresh beer. Food was good with plenty of options for picky eaters. Try the potatoes wedges! We ended up here again for dinner. This time we tried the original pub of the brewery. It was busy but the staff kept things moving. Same beers available here with a slightly different fare. My son, the pickiest eater ever, woofed down a pulled pork sandwich and noted for the fish and chips. One of the better fish and chips meals I've had in a long team. Come hungry and don't forget to pick up some canned brew on the way out.

    Bootleggers - gastropubs - Updated May 2026

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