A very friendly crowd They had pineapple flavored cider and they were dressed up for the holidays…read moreand all the local locals asked us to come back The bartender was very friendly Free pool.

What an interesting place full of local characters. Kind of reminds me of Northern Lights…read more Unfortunately we got there too late for their monthly blues jam. Shank, there is a story there, was our friendly bartender bartender this evening. It's a great place to absorb local culture and meeting unique personalities. Drinks are reasonably priced. There is a pool table for your entertainment and of course a contemporary juke box for your listening pleasure, when they don't have live music. Go grab a drink and mix with the locals you'll definitely have an experience and a good time.

Jim the owner gets a 10 out of 10. Some drunk dude from Ridgecrest tried fighting me for asking him…read morewhat skating was like in the 80's. Owner handled it and could keep hanging with friends for the 4th weekend. Thank you Jim!

Love this place!!!! Definitely got the old west vibe! And it's official, Gabby makes the best…read moreGrey Goose martinis in the KRV!

Super cool vibe . Cold beer great service and nice AC blowing , feels good when it's hot outside !…read moreForgot our bartender's name but ladies were super friendly . Definitely will be revisiting every time we're in Kernville....

We were in town camping during World Cup and wanted to catch the game somewhere. When I called and…read moreasked they answered all of my questions and we felt good about going there. We watched upstairs since my under-21 daughter was with me. They not only made sure the TV worked, but adjusted the music so we could hear the game, came up to make sure we were comfortable, and were just super kind. When I cashed out they asked about the game, when the U.S. was playing next, and just generally about how I was enjoying the cup. Super super nice people. Good beer selection, didn't charge my daughter for soda refills, and just a generally perfect experience. They let us bring food from one of the local burger spots too.

I'm not sure of the bartenders name tonight but she was amazing. I ordered steak and lobster and it…read morewas beyond what I expected. Kudos to the cook and bartender! Thank you so much

Good food, good staff. I've come on early nights so I haven't experienced a late night evening…read more(would like too eventually) A fun spot with amusing decor :)

Arkie's ambiance is a true old time honky-tonk type bar. It's NOT for those barely over 21looking…read morefor Appletinis or Kale smoothies with a shot of liqueur in them. An Arlie's evening is like traveling back in time right and stepping out in your favorite country song. The prices are on the low end and the patrons know each other by name. Expect to wait a bit to sing on Karaoke night as the rotation can be quite lengthy. With the right attitude, you're sure to have a memorable experience.

The worst service and bartender I have ever had. The bar tender judged me before I even ordered my…read moredrink because she didn't know me on a first name basis. She said that I only could order one drink because she thought I was to "buzzed" but I watched her give drinks to people that could hardly walk or talk but because they are regulars that was ok. mind you I have lived in this town for 15 plus years but since I tend to cut my hair and dress like I dont fuck member of my family I was treated like shit. Fuck that place save your money and go to Kernville

I'm not sure if this is the name of current restaurant, but it's located where the Decanter Lounge…read moreused to be. The pizza here is phenomenal!! I got a 6" personal pan pizza. It didn't take long at all to get it once I ordered. My co-worker got the Bo Daddy pizza and it was also delicious! The inside is kinda small so there is not a ton of seating, but they do have a bar you can sit at. They will also have outside seating when it warms up. Definitely a place to try!

The Decanter lounge has been renamed Shotty's Taps. I had an awesome time during my last visit,…read moreenjoying the most delicious pizza and cheesy French bread. Big shout out to the staff and the owner who were very friendly and attentive. We are looking forward to going back again.

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.

Little bit of a wait but it was absolutely no problem. Jake was an absolute incredible server! Had…read moreus taken care of on every level in a timely and professional fashion. Great place with great food!

This is my go-to restaurant when I'm here in Bakersfield doing my regular visits to clients here…read more The first time I came here was with my wife and a friend and we loved their food here. They have a good variety of delicious food items. The place is interesting with nice good ambience. They play music a bit loud but I guess it's a right fit for their concept. The people working here are friendly and provide great service. Yesterday, Aug 5, I came to dine here again and I enjoyed their clam chowder and fettuccine alfredo with shrimps. Then I drove back to Los Angeles very satisfied. Halfway to LA, I realized I left my credit card at the restaurant. I called them and spoke to Fernando who confirmed to me they have my credit card. He said they will close at 9pm but someone will still be there if I make it before 9:30pm. I got back to the restaurant at 9:25 and true enough, Mykayla was there and handed my credit card back to me, though they are closed already. Thank you to Fernando and Mykayla for the great help to get me my card back. Thank you to the wonderful people who work here and the management who ensures the wonderful food, topnotch service and people who work here, like Fernando and Mykayla! I'm always going to dine here when I make my client rounds in Bakersfield and will surely make it a point to bring family and friends here when they are with me.

First let me say that the options in Ridgecrest are limited. You aren't going to find the best…read moreMexican food in the world here, but the Mexican restaurants are a better bet on average. But you don't want Mexican food, so what to do? Well, the ambiance and service here are fine. The food is fine. You aren't going to leave here feeling like it was a terrible experience, but you aren't going to leave trying to plan your next trip back either. My burger was slightly overcooked and slightly under seasoned. The fries were fine. The toppings were fresh. My wife's salad was mostly iceberg lettuce and a reasonable amount of over cooked chicken. Our server was fine if a little inattentive. The decor is fine. You know you're in a steakhouse-esque establishment that isn't in its hey day. But things are clean enough. I'm sure I'll be back the next time I come to Ridgecrest. Mostly because a restaurant that is 'fine' is about as good as I've found here.

What a great place to dine with friends and colleagues. The restaurant is normally packed and the…read morefood is great! Not fine dining great, but down home cooking great. Although I've been here many times before, tonight's occasion was coming here with business colleagues. The pictured Steak & Skewers was absolutely delicious and very filling. Everyone was happy with their meals and the servers did a great job serving our party of 12.

Such a great experience. I can't rave enough about the hospitality and atmosphere of this…read moreresturant. The food was amazing. So fresh and you can taste the difference in it as well. I will definitely be back!

Amazing vibes walking in this facility!! We were greeted immediately and got to sit in a great spot…read more! I also love the different "areas" they have to enjoy your meal. We ordered some delicious food and it was very flavorful! Mark, our bartender/server did very well in helping us too! Nice spot to dine !