You may ask 5 stars? Well, this place gave me what I came for, an assortment of food to eat. I…read moredidn't come having high expectations so I'm going to rate based on what it is. The lady who took payment when entering was really nice, helpful and bubbly! From there we found a place to sit and went to the buffet. There was an assortment of food. I enjoyed the choices I had to choose as there were different cuisines including dessert. The cost was $25 per person for dinner. I believe the lady said $20 per person for lunch. Ambiance was simple.

Jade Buffet, formerly known as Sakura, may not be the newest or most polished place in town yes,…read morethe décor is dated, the koi pond could use some attention, and it can get pretty crowded but in my opinion, that's missing the point. This isn't a Michelin-rated restaurant; it's an affordable buffet, and for the price, it delivers exactly what you hope for. During my visit, I saw trays of food being consistently replenished and staff quickly bussing tables, which kept things moving smoothly despite the crowd. The variety was impressive, so many dishes that I could only try a fraction of them in one sitting. Everything I had was fresh, tasty, and satisfying for the value. Honestly, I really enjoyed my meal here and left feeling full and happy. If you go in with the right expectations decent food at a fair price with plenty of options you'll likely leave the same way. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try the dishes I missed the first time.

It saddens Me to write this review. I've enjoyed China Garden for years, via delivery, but this…read morelast visit was very disappointing. This time the son and I decided to dine in and the food was borderline spoiled, nothing tasted fresh and it wasn't hot, nor warm. Our food was borderline cold. The interior was dusty and in need of attention, especially the fake plants. Though spacious when we entered there wasn't a soul in the place, which was a red flag, but per usuh we brought people. I'm not sure if our food was so nasty because we ordered a lunch special and they reserve what's going bad for those orders because the other four families dining in didn't seem to be having the same experience. What saved this review from being a 1 star review and the only reason I didn't complain to the waitress about the quality of the food is because the only server was elderly and unable to pick up her feet and my very gracious son said to lig, so I did, but it appears if the couple who runs the restaurant doesn't get some help soon they may need to close their doors.

I really like this Chinese food. It has an "A" on the door, so I don't know why it isn't more busy…read morethan what it is. I'm not posting pictures because I eat the same thing every time I come here. I always get an egg foo young. Everything is always consistent. The waitress always remembers what your order is. There's never any complaints here so it needs to be more busy!! Please tip the waitress! She works very long hours.

Food was amazing we got there last minute and they still let us sit and order so we appreciated…read morethat , service was great ambiance is nice and clean

Pretty good for what it is! Self serving sides the protein comes out quick and everything always…read moretastes delicious. It's not the highest quality of Korean bbq but it does the job. The service is always good, almost feels like a fast food pace you go in sit quickly order protein and boom everything's ready to go!! There's plenty of space to sit and have never really had to wait long.

Division 33 Kiwanis hosted Teen Government Day in Hodel's Liberty Hall Banquet room this past…read moreNovember. Not only was the food outstandingly fresh and warm for our ~150 guests, but the service was spectacular. When we saw that we had more guests than expected, the Hodel's team was quick to set up more tables. Some of the Hodel's team members that helped make the afternoon a success were Liliana, Anthony, Stanley, Marc, & Leonard. These individuals alone, set a very high standard for customer service in Bakersfield. Definitely consider hosting your next event at Hodels! From everyone here at Kiwanis, thank you Hodel's for helping us make this event one of the most successful Teen Government Days yet! You continue to raise the bar each year.

I really wanted to give this place more than three stars, but I can't.. Let's start with the good…read more Food was pretty decent. BBQ selection of meats was okay. The brisket was dry. The rib was probably the best of the meats. The trip was okay. The food is buffet food so I don't have really high expectations. For a traditional family style buffet I would give the a 3.5 on the food. They had a great selection on salads made in house. The meat guy recommended the broccoli salad and I tried it. It was pretty good. It's been at least 15 years since I've had broccoli salad. That did not disappoint. My wife liked the good variety and selection, and the fried chicken was pretty good. My son liked the apple cobbler and their homemade peanut butter cookies. The service was exceptional. Everyone working there was pleasant and friendly. 5 of 5 for service. The atmosphere, the design and theme was very appropriate, although dated it is still very welcoming and appropriate for the venue. With that being said, the carpet was filthy and the upholstery was warn and old. It looks dated and tired. They can keep the overall theme and look, but give the restaurant an updated facelift of sorts. The seasonal decorations were nice. The store gift shop sold miscellaneous items including some of their baked goods, so that was cool. The lighting needs to be updated. That would really enhance their atmosphere. The bathrooms. You can learn a lot about a place from the bathroom. These weren't filthy per se but the floors were pretty nasty. It always grosses me out when my shoes stick to the tiles. The fixtures were on par with a lot of the restaurant, old, dated, and tired. Formica countertops? A lot of these design elements just need to be polished up. I think this is a great part of the Bakersfield community, but I think it's been a bit neglected. It's probably family owned for a while and the kids or whatever have gotten complacent with the business. I'm not saying it is poorly ran and the positive experience with their staff can attest to that. But they can use some freshening up. Tip to owner, I didn't see any take out happening during my visit but in today's food retail market, take out is HUGE! Especially with the Holiday season and football games etc. I have a feeling you are missing out on some of your local market. Reach out if you want a more detailed discussion. Bakersfield is poised to grow and i hope that you are poised to grow as a local business as well. I'm glad we stopped by on our way back to Sacramento.

Host man was great in front in grey ish shirt. Our table girl Maria not too good. She even…read morequestioned the host and said he didn't make sense sitting us. The next tables girl Lizbeth went out of her way when Maria couldn't even get us a replacement fork or offer any refills. Guy making steaks was perfect. Food was well kept up with our 1:00 pm lunch of 9 guests. Mood was good for us with great spirits of families enjoying the Sunday.

It's has been a while since we've dined at Golden Carrol and today was a very good day. Friendly…read moreservice all the time 5 stars for customer service. We arrived at the 4pm dinner menu and we were pleasantly surprised hot food was coming out and the food was delicious. I'm on a strict diet but today was my cheat day. My husband and I both enjoyed the steak, fried and baked chicken, fried fish, pork, greens, black eyed peas and many more delicious foods. Everything was seasoned and hot. The manager is always very friendly. The restaurant was clean and a huge plus for having gloves and hand sanitizer stations. A very nice place to over indulge in many selections of food. We recommend this place for family friendly gatherings, couples and single people.

Its always an amazing experience at Slice of Italy! The pizza is absolutely delicious, perfectly…read morecooked with fresh, flavorful toppings but what really impressed me is that they offer so much more than just pizza. Their menu has a great variety of Italian dishes, and everything tastes fresh and made with care. The portions are generous, and you can really tell they use quality ingredients. The beverages were also a great touch, with plenty of options that go perfectly with the food. On top of that, the atmosphere is welcoming Daniel always taking care of is with amazing service and quality dishes If you're in Bakersfield and craving authentic Italian food, this place is definitely worth it. Highly recommend!

I love eating here!! the pizza and tiramisu are so GOOD, the atmosphere is nice and the service is…read morealways fast. Everytime we come we always feel welcomed and happy. Lookout for daniel! One of the kindest and best in the business!

I rarely come here for lunch or dinner because it's so far away from where I live in town, but it's…read morea guilty pleasure spot for me. While it's far from the best Chinese food buffet in town, it's not horrendous like some of the reviews on here make it out to be. Yes, they do cut some corners here with the food they serve here but honestly, it's cheap here and for the price, it's fine. I actually like their soups here as their egg flower soup is decent and so is their hot and sour soup. I am not a huge fan of their fried rice nor chow mein, but items like their beef broccoli and teriyaki chicken are actually pretty decent. I have also tried their seafood and they have a good amount of seafood for dinner, but I personally am not huge on seafood, but I tried a white fish entree (not sure if it was tilapia or sole) and it was surprisingly good! Some things are not good however, like their sushi. I just can't trust this place with sushi because of their inconsistency with some of the food. I don't want to get sick! I'd rather go to a reputable sushi place in town! The service here is okay and not the worst nor the best I've experienced. The server that I had on my last visit was a little neglectful in the fact that he didn't pick up our plates and they seemed to pile up. He seemed like a nice guy, but it felt like he was under constant pressure by the manager. He did bring us more hot tea, but that was about it. However, I have been here before where the server was good and constantly took our dirty plates. I guess it varies. China Star buffet is not a 5-star buffet and don't expect that coming here. For the price, you can't go wrong as they even have a happy hour special Monday- Friday from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM where the buffet is $6.95. That's not bad at all! Some of the food is surprisingly good, but some of it is just not good. The food here is decent and at this price point, you could do much worse. If the food was slightly better, I'd go up a star, but hey, you get what you pay for here!

Food was reasonably decent and the service was ok but both my husband and I were in severe stomach…read moredistress after eating here. I won't share details. Also what they call crab legs is a joke.

My grandson and I decided to try a new mexican restaurant for Valentine's dinner. We were not…read moredisappointed. Very delicious, authentic mexican food. I highly recommend! Our server Natalie was the best. Checked on us regularly and answered all our questions. I ordered a combination meal and was happy to see that they had a combination with steak fajitas and an enchilada. I also got a chile relleno. My grandson ordered the Tabares hamburger that had cheese, bacon and avocado on it and he said it was wonderful so were the fries. You get chips and salsa with your meal and a really delicious bean dip. The chips are very good and the salsa homemade. They have a very large menu with lots of choices and happy hours 7 days a week. The booths were comfortable and the restaurant had cool murals on the walls, televisions and a full bar. The bloody mary was very good and in a nice tall glass. The prices were reasonable.

This restaurant is where Reubens use to be. We had gone to Reubens once and never returned. My…read morehusband had been wanting to try this place, I wasn't too keen to try it. We were seated quickly, it wasn't busy. Dinner was ok. The vibes, the atmosphere was indifferent, the food was indifferent, even our waitress was indifferent. My husband said his steak, fajita burrito was good, but the rest of us, eh. I love guacamole and with the price of guacamole I don't want my guac to taste or look old or off and mine did. No I won't be returning.

Have not been to Sizzler in a minute so wanted to come and try it again since it's been so long…read more Had a tie tip steak with baked potato and a side salad and don't forget that great toast. Toast was so good had to ask for seconds. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted great. Salad had many options at the salad bar and was just the right size to complement my meal. Service was great and had a nice ambiance with the laker game going on. Definitely will be going back soon

I like to start off by saying the customer service was great and the place was clean. The options…read morefor the salad bar were decent and the reason for my visit was the salad bar. They did have a variety of salads (pasta, green, potato,etc.), although I was also looking for protein to add to my salad, and they only had fried chicken. I would have had to buy a plate to get some boneless chicken for my salad. I am being picky, I know, although I'm sharing my experience. I also had a plate of nachos, which were ok.I also had a brownie and ice cream for dessert. The brownie was moist and I enjoyed my dessert.

It's on 4th and Union But don't let that scare you off…read moreThe staff was wonderful My tea was never empty The dining room is clean & comfortable The food is still amazing. Nothing was oily (way better than fast food Chinese) I went for a lunch with my sister Everything was tasty! Lots of variety of flavors. Can't wait to return for the dinner menu.

We have been going to Great Castle for over 40 years. It's been our favorite!…read more This is our 3rd visit since they changed ownership and we were really disappointed in the food. The pan fried dumplings were fine, although the filling was reddish colored with little spice. Added the dumpling sauce, reluctantly, because the containers did not look recently cleaned. My most favorite dish, House Special Shrimp, was way off. It looked and tasted like Sweet and Sour Shrimp. The vinegar taste was strong, overwhelming any taste but sweetness. It used to have a savory brown glaze, garlic and mild spiciness. This dish did not. We also had garlic chicken, which was probably the best dish we ordered. Our plate had a few pieces of thinly sliced chicken, but the majority of chicken we were served were 'bits.' Hard to tell the minced garlic from the chicken bits. The fresh onion and bell peppers were great, but cut too big and overwhelmed the chicken bits. Prices at restaurants have gone up, up, up! Now we're being charged for tea & white rice that had been included in every meal for the last 40+ years?!?! Last but not least!, the floors are dirty and there's dust everywhere. place is dusty & dirty. I don't recall it ever being this dirty. I was looking forward to the House Special Shrimp and a delicious Chinese meal. I was very disappointed