I was in Bakersfield, which is a rare occurrence, and I stopped by to eat at this place. I love a good barbecue, but I had low expectations for this one. I guess because it's a sports bar restaurant, and it's in Bakersfield. I got the shock of my life. It turned out, this was the best barbecue food I ever had. Not only that, but it's very affordable. I would say a bargain. I didn't have to spend 100+ dollars for 2 persons, like a lot of so called high quality barbecue restaurants. The briskets and ribs were amazing. Delicious, flavorful, and melts in your mouth. Sides were also delicious. The service was good too. You just go up and get your order. It took a little time, but the staff is helpful and friendly. I'll be back here again, the next time I'm in Bakersfield. Maybe I'll visit the Buck Owen's museum. Bakersfield is truly the Texas of California, although I've only been to El Paso, Texas. read more

Firestone grill is a halfway point on our travel adventure between Las Vegas and the bay area. It's also conveniently located on a freeway exit. It's a matchup that just can't get much better. I also feel safe parking a car here and not getting it broken into. Even so, I bring my backpack with my work laptops inside. The menu has my kids happy, there's a good variety for the adults. Not really into drinking on a road trip, but as bars go, looks like a great place to watch the game with your crew! The service is prompt, order at the counter and find a seat. It's nothing special, just a well orderd eatery with something for everyone. Except maybe vegan and vegetarian folks, you'll get by, but this spots heard towards carnivores. read more

Great Service!!! Food is always predictably on time and great portions. The atmosphere is always lively. The bartenders Isiah and Mitch are spot on... My drink arrives as soon as I sit at the bar lol read more

This place came recommended as a good bbq spot. I stopped by and shared the Tri tip sandwich and small fries. It was a solid affordable meal of delicious bbq. the small fries is more than enough to share. I didn't try the bar but seems like they might have decent drinks. Food came out quick! Good service. It's a sports bar spot so they had a good amount of tvs, perfect for playoff season! read more

The 7 pork ribs is such a bang for your buck. There's so much meat on the bone, I would make two meals out of one. I'd say it's better than most BBQ places I've tried (in California). And the garlic bread is probably one of the best garlic breads I've had at a restaurant. They infuse it with garlic oil or something! It's just so satisfyingly garlic, but not overwhelmingly so. However, the scene stealer here for me is definitely the beans. It's more like a chili soup mixed with beans and meat, but super savory and sweet at the same time. The only drawback was a very bad interaction with one of the cashiers after asking to switch one of the orders placed. She was unnecessarily rude and made it seem like it was a huge inconvenience for us to change something in our own order. It's unfortunate because the first two times we were there we had no issues. Overall, food is great value and quality, so definitely give it a try! read more

Firestone Grill - 7 Pork Rib Meal - Barbeque Near Me - Bakersfield, California

A Bakersfield favorite for a reason. The food is surprisingly affordable for the quality and quantity you receive. The tri tip sandwich has been my go to for years and love it every time. I tried "the pig" sandwich on my last visit and greatly enjoyed it. Coleslaw on the sandwich is a must. I'll be bouncing around their menu a bit more from here on out. You place an order when you walk in, seat yourself, and grab your food when it's ready. They're always super fast with their service, which makes snagging a to-go order during a tight meal window super doable. There is plenty of seating inside and televisions galore, making it a great place to catch a game. read more

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Firestone is a household favorite! I love coming here to meet friends for yummy food and some drinks. They play pretty much all of the aired sporting events on all the TVs so it does get pretty loud. If we go with a large party we sit where we have a waitress. They are usually pretty busy but food is quick here and it's convenient if you're going to have an open bar tab. My favorite meal is their tri tip sandwich with a side of jalapeños. The portions here are large enough to share! The small salad is a large at most places and the sandwiches are stacked high with generous portion of meat. The basket of fries and onion rings comes in a large salad bowl and is definitely enough for 4-5 people to share. I love getting shooters here as my drink option. I highly recommend coming here. read more

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The Cobb salad ! Great go to just enough to fill your stomach but not have you overly full. The atmosphere is just amazing perfect spot for lunch or a brunch ! They also have Tri-Tip and chicken sandwiches fries are amazing. The servers and bartenders are great addition to great food ! read more

Firestone Grill - Cob Cobb Salad add Grilled chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Walking in it's a sports bar lots of TVs, a few low tables mostly high top tables. It's super loud and crowded so the food must be good. You order at the counter, fill your own beverages get plastic utensils and napkins. They call your number to pick up your food. We got the last available table. They have a constant line going out the door. The food comes out freshly made and fast. Tri tip $16.99 piled high with juicy tender meat ABC Burger , avocado bacon jack cheese w/ all the veggies was yummy. Juicy burger and had a lot of avocado and veggies . Just passing through town. We would stop here again food was great. Tons of fries $3.69 their bbq sauce is really good for dipping. Drinks were a great price only $2.69. They have a full bar in the middle of the restaurant. The cashier was enjoying her job greeted us with a big smile. She helped us decide on ordering and even said that the side of fries was plenty for 2 people the basket was huge. Well the side of fries was way too big for the 2 of us. Clean, fresh tasty food. read more

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This was our second time here we came for dinner this time. We sat in the section where they wait on you. The food was absolutely delicious. My grandson ordered the seven rib plate which comes with beans and I ordered the tritip cobb salad. We also ordered a basket of fries. We had lots of leftovers. The salad was delicious and fresh. I ordered the small salad and it was huge. Lots of televisions all with the games on. Fun place to go. It gets busy because the food is so good. This service was great also! read more

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Picture this: a chill Sunday afternoon, gridiron action on the big screens, and a crew of friends ready for some serious eats and drinks. That's the scene at Firestone Grill. The beer was cold, the energy was high, and then came the food. I'm talking about the tri-tip sandwich, people. Tender, juicy, and piled high, it's a carnivore's dream come true. And those fries? Crispy, golden perfection served in a basket of pure happiness. But the real MVP (for me) is the Sriracha ranch - a flavor explosion that'll have you begging for more. If I Could, I would have drank the stuff. Don't forget, the staff was super friendly and made sure we had everything we needed, adding to the awesome atmosphere. Drench that sandwich in the extra BBQ sauce they offer, and you've reached peak Firestone. If you're looking for a place to watch the game, grab some beers, and crush some seriously good food with top-notch service, this is it. Firestone Grill is a touchdown! read more

It's been a few years since I've came back to Firestone, I believe since they opened. I'm a little sad I hadn't because I was pleasantly surprised! I knew they had large portions of food, but previously we'd always come in for the tritip sandwich and beers. I've become way more health conscious and ordered a side salad and some spicy wings this time around. Portions are still large, but WOW were those wings super good! I haven't stopped thinking bout them since. Their ordering systems is very well organized and quick. Lunch rush hour is always crazy packed, but we never seem to struggle and find a table. read more

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Wow, this place is busy. I'm just not sure why. I've tried several things on the menu and nothing is impressed me. I'm not saying it's bad but I'm not saying it's good if you need a beer during lunch with your burger, all right but just not impressed with the food. Ambience is just basic corporate bar restaurant service was quick. Just not not worth the money to me. so many better other choices out there. read more

This place is cheap and clean and has good food and service. It is a big sports bar/restaurant. Could use a sign when you walk in saying seat yourself on right side of bar if you want a waitress to come to your table, and if you want to sit on the left, go up to the counter and order then pick your table. The baskets of fries are huge. One basket only is needed for 4 people. And you can do half and half with onion rings and fries. read more

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Great Food! I had the Italian Sausage Sandwich my Wife had the Tri-Tip Sandwich. Service was quick and the young lady helping us was patient and very helpful and right down to business, she kept things rolling. Just a mild warning the place is LOUD!!!! It has a great vibe inside, the place was buzzin' with activity, lots of people. read more

Pretty unique spot, has many TVs for people that like to watch sports (including a bar). It is self seating and was fairly busy the weekend we had it. It seems their specialty is barbecue , but we opted for an avocado bacon cheeseburger & a double cheeseburger , the portions for one order of fries were definitely enough for two . The bread & the burger itself not only looked really good but was delicious !! The fries perfectly salted & a nice crisp texture on the outside . Definitely excited to come back! Might just be the Best burgers in Bakersfield ! read more

Firestone Grill - Avocado bacon cheeseburger , double cheeseburger and order of fries - Barbeque Near Me - Bakersfield, California

PROS: - Tri-Tip Sandwiches. Nuff said. - IF you enjoyed the SLO location, this is the EXACT same food and ambiance. Except the area is slightly ghetto. - The French fries are shoe string and crispy. - The onion rings are to die for. - The salad is GINORMOUS and tasty. CONS: - The only thing I can think of is the parking is hit or miss, although the parking lot is huge, since this place is so popular, it can get tough to find parking. read more

Came here on Monday Night Football. Good crowd, good service and a clean restaurant. I ordered the tri tip sandwich and French fries. The portions are huge and the food was solid. Good place to get a bite and watch the game. read more

Firestone Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I came in for lunch and there was no line, which was a plus! The staff was very friendly and helpful. I ordered the tri-tip sandwich, which was good for me, and the portions were big enough that I had leftovers. The ambience was great, and I'll definitely be back to try it again! read more

This restaurant has a very large dining area you have the option for self service or to receive service it is a very busy fast moving place the noise level is high. The menu has limited food options the trip tip was pretty good they do not skimp on the meat the onion rings were substandard. The French fries were very good. The service is ok not the best. read more

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Must be good, I said. Looks like half of Bakersfield is here. A full rack of delicious & meaty ribs fed 3 of us. Cafeteria service but efficient & helpful staff. Come hungry. Worth the visit. read more

Affordable, real food right off the freeway. Stopped here on my trip from LA to Sacramento and will definitely be stopping again. Ordered a Cobb salad with tri-tip. Everything came out fresh and quick. Counter service or table service available. read more

Firestone Grill - Cobb Salad with tri-tip - Barbeque Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Firestone grill has great food- big variety. It's very busy and loud- plenty of sports on. Staff are friendly. So far, I've enjoyed everything I've tried. read more

Excellent burgers and the fries are bomb, the wait staff very busy and still friendly and ready to give recommendations! Atmosphere is very nice read more

Been here plenty of times and never disappoints. Staff is great but the tri-tip sandwich is the best in Bakersfield.

I am always amazed at the quality and quantity of their meat sandwiches . While not as good as their branch in San Luis Obispo , this still delivered . My side Caesar salad was huge ! The onion rings were nice and crispy and huge . The trip tip sandwich nicely toasted . Enjoyed the games On screens and people watching in restaurant!!! A joke.... The cashier asked what kind of dressing we wanted with our Caesar salad read more

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Firestone Grill always fulfills my salad craving. The restaurant is always very busy but goes very fast. The restaurant is always full but tables are always available. There are several TVs around the restaurant and the bar area with sports playing. The service is great and the staff are friendly. My daughters and I went to grab a salad before a movie. I ordered the Cobb salad with chicken. The small salad was a decent size and was served with Lettuce, Red Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Tomato, Bleu Cheese & Bacon. I asked for no onions and the bleu cheese on the side. Staff was very accommodating and my order was correct when it arrived. All of the salad items were fresh and crisp. My daughters order the Cobb with Tri tip and the Southwestern salad and both were pleased with the size and taste. Firestone Grill is always a good food choice and a reasonable price. The only thing that is a negative is the parking situation. It's always hard to find a good spot. read more

Firestone Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Bakersfield, California

What can I say!!!! If you want the best what they call tri-tip sandwich in town then this is the place to go. Now question is this really tri-tip or London Broil???? Someone had mentioned in one of the reviews that the cat was out of the bag. Well I don't care it's still awesome!!!! read more

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Haven't had this place in a minute! Went to the OG place in SLO and was pleasantly surprised to see a location in Bakersfield. Lol turns out they've been around for 7-8 years. Got the Tri Tip w/ added cheese, the Pig and the large sauce of onion rings. Everything including a soda came out to almost $50 so a little pricey but definitely filling. They have some outdoor seating so I was able to bring my pup! Ordering doesn't take too long and our food took 10-15 minutes on a Friday afternoon. read more

Firestone Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Found this spot while out on a road trip and super content with the place! Came on a Wednesday afternoon and it was super busy. Kinda feels like the place to be in Bakersfield since it was a sport bar showcasing all games! Service can be both dine in or you can order yourself and get a table. I chose dine in and it all went really quick! I chose the Tri tip with onion rings and both were so great! Lot of sauces to choose from as well! The ambiance of the place was super fun!!! Feels like a great place to celebrate, watch a game but also enjoy some time with your friends! Good spot out in Bakersfield! read more

Firestone Grill - Tri-Tip Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Crazy how many good reviews this place has, especially for the tri-tip. I was excited for the tri-tip and ordered the sandwich alongside some onion rings. The tri-tip is some of the driest I've ever had. The sandwich barely had any barbecue sauce on it, so not only was it dry, it was pretty bland too. We had to ask for extra barbecue sauce in order to finish it. The burgers also were dry and not seasoned well. Please go somewhere else if you're making a pit stop in the area. Not worth your time/money. read more

Been to both of the sister restaurants in Fresno and Cambria and think this is the best. The ABC burger was excellent and the server offered to have it cut in half, which was great. Ordered a side of onion rings and fries and the portion sizes of these were enormous. This will be our stopping place anytime we head south. read more

This spot continues to stand out as a solid choice for a satisfying meal. The sandwiches are flavorful, filling, and consistently well prepared. Everything comes together nicely, from the quality of the meat to how the ingredients are balanced, making each bite enjoyable without feeling overdone.The ordering process is simple and efficient, which keeps things moving smoothly even when its busy Service is quick and organized, making it easy to dine in or grab food to go without any hassle. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, with plenty of space to sit and enjoy the experience. Overall, it's a reliable place that delivers on taste, portion size, and convenience. Definitely a spot worth returning to and recommending to anyone looking for a satisfying sandwich and a laid-back environment. read more

Love this place. Food is fresh and predictably good. Salads are my go to. The service is good and fast, the ambiance of the restaurant is lively and happy. I like going for lunch. read more

Food was delicious , service was fast and friendly, the place is huge , loud and fun! My husband brought me on a lunch date . I didn't expect to love it so much. I would recommend and return soon read more

Firestone Grill - BBQ Tri-Tip Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Good food and service. Awfully loud, so don't expect leisurely quiet conversation. Be sure to go early on a Friday night.

By far the best trip tip sandwich I have ever had. Nothing else comes close. We can't wait to travel all the way to SLO to have the same exact sandwich again. Service was also very friendly and nice ambiance with no loud obnoxious music like some places. read more

We decided to stop here on our way up to Northern California, mainly because it was right off the 99 freeway. The place was packed. We have a varied menu with lots of different sandwiches and salads and sides. I ordered the pig sandwich, which is a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw. My wife had the cheeseburger which he enjoyed very much, and we added the onion rings, which were good. The employees were very friendly. The restaurant is very clean and the ordering process went very smoothly and quickly. Sorry, no pictures. I ate everything too fast. read more

If you are ever in the Bakersfield area you should stop and check out this restaurant. The restaurant is located just off highway 58 on the way to and from Las Vegas. Parking is very easy as there is a relatively large parking lot. Inside you will find a sign that directs to a table or a counter to make your order. At the table someone will come by and take your order which is a nice thing for those visiting for the first time. Oddly, the majority of the tables cater for parties of 4 or less. There are plenty of large screen TVs all over the restaurant playing various sports. From the menu most of the items are from the grill or BBQ meats. I ordered the tri-tip sandwich and shared a basket of fries with my friend. First and foremost the portion sizes are huge. The tri-tip sandwich had about 5-6 slices of meat in it. Secondly, it was one of the most moist pieces of meat I have ever had even though it looked like it was medium well doneness. The crust did not have a whole lot of heavy flavoring and spices which i did like. The BQ sauce they used was also on the lighter side and complemented the sandwich very well. I recommend asking for BBQ on both sides of the baguette they used. Everything in the restaurant was near perfect including the cheese burger that my friend ordered. The prices were also surprisingly affordable especially the fries ($10 for a basket that could feed 4-6 people). Ask about portion sizes before ordering as they a quite generous. I definitely will be back here on my next trip. read more

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Came to Firestone on St. Patty's day This place is always live with people, they have a nice bar setup right in the middle, the food is always hot and comes out fast. The bar service is always quick, you don't have to wait for a refill. I would recommend this place. read more

Firestone Grill - Chicken salad - Barbeque Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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