Worst Burger ever... Dry, old , and a very horrible flavor…read more It had no cheese or sauce and the bun was burnt. They have nerve calling themselves a Burger restaurant.

From the owner: With a focus on high-quality ingredients and big, bold flavor combinations, The Burger Den is…read morecookin' up the classics you expect--and the crafty concoctions you don't--and then partnering with your favorite delivery apps, so you never have to leave your couch. And since it's brought to you by Denny's, the people who invented America's diner (and stay up as late as you do), you know you're gonna find the tastes you want when you want it.

Jocelyn is super sweet and helpful, great service from her…read more Food was good and fast service

Worst denny's ever. Order 2 strawberry lemonades, they gave us water with strawberry in it. Ordered…read morea medium buttlerflied sirloin and they gave me a well done sirloin not butterflied. My friend asked for a salad with blue cheese dressing, they gave him ranch. We finished eating and my son's order was bearly coming out. Super bad service, food and everything. Don't go there

Generals is always an easy, local go-to in Shafter. Consistently good service. Consistently tasty…read morefood. Keep your dollars local, folks.

This is a small fast food restaurant that has been in Shafter for forever. They stay quite busy…read moremuch of it from phone orders. I stopped in for a burger. It came out quickly and fresh. They serve it with shaved lettuce, pickles and tomato. You can add onions as well. The bun was fluffy & soft, the burger patty was good. All in all a pretty good burger. They have many options for burgers, sandwiches, salads & sides. The menu also includes Mexican food. Lots to choose from desserts, milkshakes & slushies. It's family friendly with a kids menu too. Patio dining and a small indoor eating area as well.

I cannot say enough great things about this place! My son and I stopped here a couple years ago on…read moreour way home to the Bay Area from Southern California. I was tired of fast food on our road trip and wanted something more real. We stopped here to check it out and everything about our experience was perfect. From the moment we walked in the door we were greeted within 30 seconds even though the 3 servers on the floor were VERY busy, they got back with us within a minute, sat us, and immediately got a drink order. When they came back they asked if we were ready to order. We were in a hurry, so when the Server came back to quality check our food we ordered dessert to go and asked for the check so we could get back on the road as we were eager to get home. We were so impressed with our service and honestly, the delicious diner food, that we planned to stop here again on our way home from our yearly trip this year. We had a different server this year, but everything about the experience was identical. Wonderful, tasty, timely, kind... Thank you, Willow Ranch staff, we will certainly make you part of our plan every year! I also wanted to note that I am a career server and the details matter to me. It is so amazing when someone like myself can receive the kind of service that I am proud to give when I'm working. I also witnessed the front of house staff engaging in friendly banter with the kitchen staff and I just love that. I am also close with the team on our line and I think that makes a huge difference in the overall performance of the restaurant.

If you are on that long stretch off the 5 Hwy and need a break for some good food and comfortable…read moreenvironment with decent prices, stop by the Willow Ranch BBQ restaurant. It's hidden behind EZ gas station which has great prices today 4.99 a gallon I have stopped here twice and not disappointed! I had BLT sandwich, yum! Nice big slices bacon. I bet their BBQ is great!. So hot though this pass I like to eat light! Nice serving for lunch and I know it's a truckers stop! Clean and family friendly! Lots of history in this area!! Check it out, don't think it will disappoint!!

Food was great and the service was great! I was very surprised due to the location and building…read more It's a must try!

What a pleasant surprise, we were debating if we should do fast food off the highway or somewhere…read moresitdown and glad we did! Service was friendly, food took a bit of time but after we tried it, we knew why. The ribeye steak was the best steak I have had in awhile, so fresh. Also got the bacon burger which was equally yummy. BLT with avocado and bacon was okay, probably would have been better if my kids didn't take all of the bacon? Haha. Definitely worth the stop for some delicious food and friendly service.

This place is my go-to for a local breakfast. Service is good, prices are reasonable and portions…read moreare decent. Plenty of free parking, no EV charging stations. This is a no frills type place. I had the General's Old Fashioned Ham. Three eggs cooked to your preference, hash browns or country style potatoes, one-pound of ham and your choice of toast, pancakes or biscuit. The ham piece is enormous and definitely enough for leftovers. 5/5 My friend ordered the tri-tip salad with Italian dressing. The meat was tender and greens consisting of chopped romaine lettuce. The salad was served with a side of garlic toast. 4/5 Service is always good and waitstaff come around frequently for beverage refills. The ambiance is very casual.

Any time I'm in Delano I never think to grab breakfast here, even though it's on my mom's side of…read moretown. On the last few visits, we decided to take my mom here and it did not disappoint. The wait time was not long and I really liked that they put us in a different private area since my mom is disabled and has to push her little cart that's a little bulky. The staff were super fast and friendly. At one point we had thought they forgot about us, but when I turned around here she comes from behind to ask if we were doing okay. Amazingly I was impressed with the food, It was served fresh and our food came straight from the kitchen because everything was piping hot just the way we like. The place could use some updated decor. I believe the decorations are the same ones from Fruit Tree and Perko days and that was some time ago. It looks super outdated and you can tell all the decorations, tables and chairs are super old, but the servers do wipe up after someone's finished eating, but the place would look nicer if they updated a little. Restrooms are not too friendly with people who have disabilities as my mom struggled a bit in there, so if you bring your elderly relatives then they will need help in the restroom.

Comfy atmosphere and chill crowds. Service is good depending…read moreon how busy they are. They rotate their tap beer selection regularly (try the Moose Drool). They also have great appetizers and wine Wednesday with good prices and no cork fee if you bring your own bottle.

Absolutely unacceptable experience…read more I completely understand that accidents happen. When my server spilled a little of my drink on me while serving it, I didn't make a big deal about it. That was clearly an accident, and I understand that. But then she proceeded to spill an entire bowl of hot rice all over me. That is a completely different situation. Having hot food dumped onto you is not something a customer should simply be expected to shrug off. And somehow, the experience got even worse. They didn't even clean up the rice after it was spilled all over me. The rice was left on the floor for the rest of our meal. We were literally stepping on it throughout the rest of our dining experience. I shouldn't have to explain why leaving food all over the floor after it has been dumped onto a customer is unacceptable. What made the situation even more insulting was how it was handled when the bill came. My meal had not been comped at all. I asked if the meal could be taken off, and instead of simply acknowledging what happened and apologizing, my server immediately became defensive. She told me the food was temperature-controlled and therefore "wasn't too hot," and explained that my meal wasn't being comped because what happened was "an accident." That response was honestly unbelievable. Yes, spilling a drink is an accident. Spilling an entire bowl of hot food onto a paying customer and then minimizing the incident afterward is an entirely different matter. Whether the food was technically at a controlled temperature is beside the point. I was still covered in food, and then the food was left all over the floor around our table for the remainder of our meal. I was eventually told that the only thing they could offer was 50% off my meal--they supposedly couldn't comp it. After having an entire bowl of hot food spilled all over me, I expected at the very least some genuine accountability, an apology, and basic customer service. Instead, I felt like I was being inconvenienced for being upset about something that happened to me. Accidents happen. Poor customer service is a choice. The way this restaurant handled the entire situation was incredibly disappointing and disrespectful. The food could have been incredible, but the experience was completely ruined. Being covered in rice, having it left on the floor while we continued eating, and then being met with excuses rather than accountability is not what I consider acceptable restaurant service. Trash experience. I will not be returning. Save your money.

My dish that was supposed to be spicy was not... the camarones a la diabla really disappointed me…read morebut they were still good! Bacon wrapped shrimp was my favorite!!! Amazing portion and the jalapeño was spicy!!! Service was fast, and very nice workers! The music is low so you can actually talk to each other. The fajitas were great because it was actually filled with meat and not just veggies!

Taco Tuesday at Don Pepe's is quite the social affair if you sit in the bar. Lots of happy locals…read moremeeting friends for tacos & cocktails. A disc jockey is playing requests and dancing happens. The bar staff is busy but efficient. I got there for happy hour prices. I ordered their delicious house Margarita on the rocks and the taco special is 3 tacos for $3. The tortillas are hand made right at the taco counter. They have asada, chicken & carnitas. They are fresh and yummy. Definitely check out their Taco Tuesday.

We stopped by the Funny Farm for breakfast. It's a quaint western styled diner. Husband had the…read morechicken fried steak, eggs, hash browns and biscuits and gravy. I had an ham and cheese omelette with cowboy potatoes. We loved the biscuits and gravy! Everything was really good. Our server was super friendly and provided excellent service. I love the western ambience too. Cool place for a good breakfast with generous portions.

Amazing food. Awesome service will be back.! I should've took pictures of my food, but I was too…read morehungry and started eating, but we finished it.

What can I say? Soooo glad we stopped here at The Botanist for lunch today on our way to Paso…read moreRobles. My husband commented that it made him want to move to Bakersfield which made our server Emily laugh. Limited parking in back and some street parking. We walked in without a reservation at 11:15 on a Friday and were the first customers of the day. Great decor, dim lighting, vintage looking furniture which does not sacrifice comfort for artistry. Our cocktails and meals were spectacular: Botanist Fashioned: 5/5-the brown sugar cinnamon syrup added a spicy bite to each sip which was unexpected and fun. Watermelon Sugar High:4/5-refreshing with watermelon juice freshly made in house and an ice cube with mint frozen in it. Seared cauliflower: 4/5-great appetizer for 2. The crispy chicken sandwich and the Botanist smash burger:5/5-Both had super flavorful pickles and toasted buns which always add a lovely crunch to each bite. If you're ever in Bakersfield and are at least 21, this place is well worth it! We'll hopefully be back someday. Highly recommend!

Great drinks Service…read morewas mid no customers. Dark lighting good for couples. Good spot for a cozy connection.