Well, after experiencing many steakhouses throughout the world, I will say that THE BEST RIBEYE - HANDS DOWN is at Bakersfield - Hungry Hunter SteakHouse (Bakersfield) is BY FAR THE #1 for RIBEYE hands down! Of course their Happy Hour at the Bar (is truly the best pls pls try it) - and don't forget the SALAD WHEEL - that comes with it!!!! Be sure to add ($6 extra) by requesting the Forest Mushroom peppercorn sauce as a topper on the RibEye! NOTE!!!! After visiting Ruth Chris', Salt grass, Outback, black angus. Brazilian steakhouse, (Sardina cantina (Cabo) nothing has EVER come close! We are avid foodie's if u want the best RIBEYE - U MUST GO ! I would not steer u wrong!!! Please comment once you try!!!!! read more

We were in the middle of moving my mom from Las Vegas to Roseville, and Bakersfield ended up being our halfway stop for the night. After a long day on the road, a good steak sounded perfect, so we decided to try Hungry Hunter. They told us it would be a 10-15 minute wait, so I grabbed a drink at the bar and some water for my girlfriend. By the time I walked back--maybe five minutes--they were already ready to seat us. Great start. We ordered steaks with asparagus, and the food absolutely hit the spot. Tender, flavorful, cooked exactly right. But what really made the night memorable was our server, Angelis. She was an absolute pleasure--warm, upbeat, and genuinely positive in a way that lifted the whole experience. After a long day of driving, her energy made dinner feel like a treat instead of just a pit stop. Great food, great service, and a huge thank‑you to Angelis for making our night fabulous. read more

We were on our way up to Northern California and decided to try Hungry Hunter Steakhouse. We had the angus burger, wings and fries and the food was really good. read more

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Great Happy Hour prices. Half off Starters, Well drinks, House wine & Domestic beer. Rose & Kate were my very friendly & sweet servers today. Prompt service and pretty smiles, I can't say enough about how fabulous the staff is here! I love that even during Happy Hour sitting at the bar a cloth napkin is a placemat and you are given dinner flatware. It's busy & loud, as you would expect for Happy Hour. The crowd is friendly and relaxed to be at the end of their work day hanging out with friends. I ordered the house Cabernet & the Calamari Fritti. The Calamari had an ancho chili aioli and the nice surprise of fried onion & red peppers on a bed of shaved cabbage. Their Happy Hour offerings are a great way to have a tasty meal with cocktails at a reasonable price. Definitely a premium Happy Hour! read more

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Service here is really good and the wheel of salad or table side salad bar is a MUST! read more

Hungry Hunter Steakhouse - Wheel of salad table side salad bar - Steakhouses Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We got a gift card for Christmas. The husband and I finally had a way overdue date night. We walked in on a Saturday evening, pretty busy, and we did not even have to wait more than 5 minutes to be seated. The girl that sat us was super friendly, our waiter was awesome, and the girl who brought our food was great and funny! I got the chicken breasts with mushroom sauce, baked potato, fried green beans and a salad. The hubs got a steak, onion rings, si gratin potatoes, and their clam chowder. We also tried their stuffed mushrooms for a starter and WOW, they were delicious. We love visiting locally owned businesses and we will be back. Thanks for the great service and food! read more

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It's been 30+ years since I was at a Hungry Hunter in the Bay Area. Pass this place over the years and decided to give them a try, as my granddaughter wanted a loaded baked potato. We were seated right away and really dug the steakhouse vibe. Ordered the... well, smoked Old Fashioned. Great presentation and very tasty! Got the early dining prime rib, with a loaded baked potato, fried green beans and spinach salad. While the prime rib could have been warmer, all was great. Server really bowed down to my needy granddaughter with lots of cherries and Shirley Temples. Will be back! read more

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Came here recently after seeing their sign. Nostalgia beckons. I remember going to Hungry Hunter with the family when I was much younger. It was good food, food bread and I felt very grown up cutting into my own steak with the giant steak knife. Gone are the wagon wheels as decor these days and it felt much more upscale than what I remember. Wine list was quite respectable. Nothing exactly from the top shelf, but nothing from the bargain bin either. We opted for their "best in town" prime rib and they were flavorful and tender. Their table-side salad made me feel special. All the staff I encountered were all super friendly and very efficient. My water and beverage glasses were never dry. read more

Hungry Hunter Steakhouse - Bone-in rib eye with one of the two sides minus a bunch of bites - Steakhouses Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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The food was excellent and the customer service was fantastic. The restaurant was very clean and welcoming. The restaurant was very minimalistic and tastefully decorated. We had the pleasure of having Seth as our server. He was very attentive and often came back to check up on us to see if we needed anything. We ordered the shrimp cocktail, a cup of clam chowder, and a prime rib. Everything was delicious and the prime rib was cooked to a perfect medium rare. read more

Hungry Hunter Steakhouse - Prime rib - medium rare - Steakhouses Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We always dine here for their prime ribs whenever we're in the area. The prime ribs were juicy and tender, didn't come with huge chunks of fat like many other places. It's perfectly cooked to the temperature we asked for. It came with soup or salad plus two sides. We asked for baked potatoes and seasonal vegetables. The vegetables were fresh and tasty. Wine options were good too; always ended up picking something from the manager's list. Service had been great when we dined here. Highly recommended if you're a fan of prime ribs - no doubt it's the best in town (not just saying it). read more

Hungry Hunter Steakhouse - Prime rib medium - Steakhouses Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Nice restaurant, would be good for a date. Staff were friendly and service was quick. The food was delicious. My favorite is the prime rib, so tender and flavorful I didn't really touch the horse radish and other dip. The fruity blended cocktail: kiss on the lips (kiss my lips?) was refreshing. The bread was fresh and hot and that honey butter was delicious! It was sweet so I didn't want it before my meal. The kids corndog was fine the fresh grapes were good, the whiskey peppercorn steak was good too. The soup du jour was a minestrone and it was flavorful. The seasonal vegetables were boiled and the zucchini skin was a little bitter. The fried onion strings and green beans were good. Recommended! read more

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I continue to agree Hungry Hunter is a excellent restaurant and a great alternative to chain steakhouses. Approachable fine dining in Bakersfield. With really good service, a dining experience worthy for a special occasion and/or a good meal with family and friends. Most everything on the menu is done well. Sides are delicious and offer a good variety of options. Unfortunately, recent visits for their popular weekend Prime Rib Roast was delivered with a hint of disappointment. The quality of the beef was far below average. Even with rare cuts, the roast was tough and difficult to chew. Making our entire party wonder if their buyer suddenly decided to buy select to cost cut. read more

Everything was delicious. Prime rib, salmon, salad, shrimp, pasta... Everyone at the table was happy. The service was spectacular. Prompt and friendly. Such a treat on our visit to Bakersfield. Will definitely be back! read more

Check out their prime rib! Huge portions, decent price. Meat was well prepared, perfect medium rare and the sides were good too. Otherwise a nice and cozy location. You feel like you're in a nice little cabin that happens to be next to Costco with fast charging across the street! (Caveat*** you have to own an electric car to utilize the fast charging) You could also I guess leave your kids at John's Incredible pizza while you and your honey bunny cutie patootie go to flavor town read more

We stopped by for lunch after getting gas from Costco. They had just opened, so we were seated right away. The hostess was friendly and the service throughout was great - our server was attentive and kept our waters topped off. My SO and I both ordered from the lunch menu. Prime Rib with salad, mashed potatoes, and au gratin. The sides were delicious - no complaints there! But the Prime Rib was a letdown - tough and lacking flavor. At over $30, we expected better. We ended up taking it home. Nice seating, good for groups, and plenty of parking. We'd come back for the sides and service - but probably skip the Prime Rib next time. read more

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The food was great and service is excellent. Nice atmosphere food was very taste went there with family son wanted steak . read more

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This steakhouse left me full, satisfied, and happy. Service was stellar from start to finish. We were consistently attended to and our server did an excellent job timing the courses. Dishes arrived promptly one after another. I found the entrées and salads to be well-executed, while the drinks were a bit weak and the sides unfortunately underwhelming. I came here to celebrate my birthday and was pleasantly surprised with a complimentary slice of chocolate cake. Each entrée came with a choice of soup or salad and two sides. Even though we arrived shortly after opening, they had already run out of clam chowder. Bread: served warm with sweetened, whipped butter. Very reminiscent of the Cheesecake Factory's beloved brown bread. Equally fresh, warm, and delicious. Kiss On The Lips: a frozen slushie made with peach, vodka, mango, and grenadine. It tasted like a peach ring candy. The mango flavor was faint and the alcohol was barely noticeable. Mini Babas: my favorite bite of the night. Four perfectly cooked medium-rare lamb medallions with smoky seasoning and creamy ranch dressing. No gaminess at all and the meat was naturally sweet and incredibly tender. Tableside Salad: served on a chilled plate with a great variety of fresh toppings including croutons, cucumbers, tomatoes, shredded cheese, pepperoncinis, chickpeas, and sunflower seeds. It was crisp, acidic, and balanced. Prime Rib: served with au jus and horseradish on the side. Cooked to a perfect medium rare and was tender, juicy, and evenly cooked. The au jus added a touch of saltiness, though it could have had a deeper beef flavor. The horseradish was very strong, practically overpowering. I chose onion rings and sweet potato fries for sides, but both were limp and lacking flavor. Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce: rich, savory, and full of umami. It leaned more toward a mushroomy flavor than peppery but paired wonderfully with the meat. New York Strip: juicy, meaty, and seasoned well. Also cooked to a perfect medium rare. So flavorful that no additional sauce was needed. Hungry Hunter Steakhouse truly shines with its proteins. The lamb was one of the best dishes I've ever had and is a must-try starter. The bread and salads were tasty and fresh, but the sides felt like basic, frozen afterthoughts. Still, this is a great spot to celebrate special occasions thanks to the excellent entrees and attentive service. read more

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Best Happy Hour in Kern County! Best steaks around...and their Spinach Salad with Salmon is mouth watering!!

Interesting place, packed on a Tuesday night. Got there at 6 pm and got table within 10 minutes. The drinks were great. Ordered lamb chops called babas as appetizer, these were decent. Ordered 20 oz prime rib and asked if they can sear it as I like that flavor, these waitress said yes and it would happen on the grill. It was done in a pan and was nasty, not sure what they did to it. My wife got the Chateau filet, medium. It came rare, mashed potatoes cold and the plate disgusting! With that said, the place was packed, so maybe it was just us having a negative food experience. read more

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Love, love, love this place. One of My favorite steakhouse of all times; especially for a romantic evening out. The setting is so nice. The lighting is low and it's easy to escape your daily woes, once you walk through their doors. All of the staff are always genuinely interested in ensuring you enjoy your dining experience with them. read more

We decided to come here and was glad we did. The waiter Javier was nice and attentive. Food was great! I love how the mushroom chicken was rich and creamy. The chicken was so tender and juicy and that mushroom cream sauce was mouth watering. Really nice, spacious layout. read more

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Stopped in for a late night dinner. It was pretty busy, but we did finally get in. The service was okay, we felt forgot about at one point. Food wasn't the hottest after the wait, but it was very good. The ambiance was nice, casual with a slight upscale feel. read more

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Just what I was looking for! This is a fantastic salad that they were able to change to my liking! Very fresh. read more

Hungry Hunter Steakhouse - Spinach salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Great 1st time Happy Hour experience. Quiet bar where you can talk to your table mates. Friendly service from the staff. Good portions and excellent prices for happy hour. We had the calamari friti. Nice delicate meat with a crispy coating served with fried onions and bell peppers. Very tasty. Also had the crab stuffed mushrooms topped with cheese. Ended with the Hunter wings cooked crispy then drizzled with a slightly sweet pepper sauce. Dug in and finished before I thought to take a pic. We enjoyed everything and we will be returning. Love having a locally owned place to add to our nights out rotation. Probably checking out dinner next time as we haven't been for a few years. read more

Hannah was the most amazing waitress, so kind and welcoming! The service was wonderful and we loved the atmosphere. We wished we love the steaks..... by far the most salty piece of meat either of us had ever had in our life. My husband from Texas and me from Southern California we eat at a lot of amazing steak houses. This would have been an easy 5 star but the meat was ruined by the amount of salt. We never send food back, and we didn't this time either out of respect for the staff. Our greatest respect for the staff but please stop over seasoning good meet read more

Wanted a good steak and searched the area that happened to be Bakersfield glad we stopped in as the prime rib was some of the best I've ever had! read more

Been coming here for years. It's our go to spot for good food and drinks. Service is always great. Family friendly & clean. read more

Hungry Hunter Steakhouse - Filet medallions with mash & onion rings - Steakhouses Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We had dinner last night at Hungry Hunter. We both ordered Prime Rib, Standard Cut. Hubby asked for rare and I asked for medium rare. Both arrived very rare and tepid. The color of the meet told me it had been sitting out for a while. Very Disappointing. The fried string beans are terrible and the potato gratin was just edible, not more. We will not be returning. read more

New Year's Eve dinner had reservations but had to wait 45 minutes to be seated I kinda expected this situation Soon as we were seated we got our dinner order in no problem Food was good as we expected we had the porterhouse steak cooked medium rare along with Mac and cheese and scalloped potato this was a substitute for baked potato which find peculiar that you would've out of baked potato's you can a bag at Costco across the street lol also got the Sampler appitezer Dessert was a turtle cheese cake yum Service was also good read more

This was yet another great experience. The service was excellent and friendly. The food was delicious and prompt. The atmosphere was warm and relaxed. It is always good. read more

Hungry Hunter Steakhouse - Potato Skins Appetizer - Steakhouses Near Me - Bakersfield, California

The prime rib is delicious, so is the salmon! It's a classic restaurant that I hope we'll always be there. We love it. read more

On the drive home from Vegas we decided to stop mid way and looked up places to eat. Hungry Hunter stood out and had very high ratings and everyone spoke highly of their prime rib being the best in town. We eat a lot of steak and meats and we prefer our meats to be medium rare. We ordered 2 ribeye and one prime rib (all to be Medium rare). I don't know if they had a off day but both ribeye came well cooked and probably due to the thinness of the cuts they cooked quickly. Also the prime rib was a little dry and not medium rare too. I like looking at pictures and the ones online show a much more "medium rare" cuts. I was kind of disappointed but didn't want to send it back as my kids were all hangry after a 4 hour drive. Besides the meat not to our liking, the clam chowder was really salty so maybe skip and get a salad. The caesar salad was great (cant really mess up a salad), along with the fries, and au gratin potatoes as a our sides which came out piping hot and cheesy. We also got the brownie for dessert topped with vanilla ice-cream which was tasty. The service was great and the restaurant is very clean and spacious. But I think I'll pass next time if they cant make their steaks right for a steak place. read more

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I inadvertently posted my review of HH and asked YELP to delete it (which they did--yay). I hadn't been to Hungry Hunter in years. To my pleasant surprise, things have been revamped, from the atmosphere to the quality of food. Our wait staff--Steve was amazing. Such a cordial and caring young man. My little niece loves her raw vegetables (What are the odds, right?) and so when she devoured her cherry tomatoes off of her salad plate, Steve went back to the kitchen (on his own) to get her more! I am not a big meat-eater but I still enjoyed everything. The shrimp cocktail is SO good! Top-notch in everything. It's no wonder this restaurant is always packed. read more

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Hungry Hunters are still a thing? Seeing the sign from the road I made a hard right turn to make this my last second substitution for a family lunch spot. I really enjoyed the one near me (Ventura) but it closed many years ago so I couldn't miss my chance to eat here and take a trip down memory lane. We went in and were seated immediately in the beautiful and clean dining room. I ordered the Rib Eye while my kids ordered the Chicken Strips, Mac & Cheese and Sirloin Burger. We enjoyed all the food except the Mac & Cheese which seemed like the boxed brand. It should also be noted that the waitress "Mrs. Tudor" was very nice and pleasant. Also, she was honest as I accidentally tallied the tip incorrectly and added too much to the total, giving her a larger tip. However, according to my bank I was only charged what was noted for tip and not the additional ial $$ added to the total. read more

First ate here in 2022. Pass through every Feb and stay in Bakersfield. Figure it was time to re-review the HH Steakhouse. I still love this place! Big shout out to Rose the bartender who was great! Place (especially the bar) was very busy during Happy Hour. Prices are typical steak house but HH menu is great and reasonable. Had the stuffed mushrooms again and I think they were better. Had the Mini Babas (Four Cajun lamb chops) which were not on the HH menu but as a lamb lover, these were great. Probably the wrong order but I finished with wings (sassy bourbon glaze). Two order of the HH wings would have been a meal. Rose made a great martini! House wine on HH menu was decent. See you next year, as this is my favorite HH in Bakersfield. read more

Fantastic experience! They are dog Friendly on the patio to a fault, not only were they accommodating with water one of the managers (I assume) asked if our dog could have a bone from the kitchen. He brought it out and it was dripping with remaining meat. Our dog has never had a bone before and was elated to say the least. Every staff member was super kind and courteous! Thanks again for a great night! read more

Hungry Hunter Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Came to Hungry Hunter for my birthday tonight and it was amazing as always. We decided to sit in the bar and was immediately greeted by our server Mike. He was fabulous! All of our appetizers, salad and entrees came out at the perfect time. We decided on the crème brulee and strawberry shortcake, complete with a candle . Great birthday! read more

Came in for dinner. They had someone at the door opening it for guests to come in. We were seated fairly quickly and the restaurant seems to be quite full. Big shout out to our server Salvador. He was awesome and took the time to tell us about the specials and answered any questions we had. He even took the time to talk to my son. All the food was delicious and good portions. I really thought it was cool they brought out a whole tray for my house salad. They put it together for you and you get to pick your sides. I had never seen that before and thought it was so cool. A good place to come and everything looked so delicious. Wish we had room for dessert as those all looked good too. read more

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The host Peyton was amazing top notch service. Hope she gets recognized for her efforts. Food was good wasn't expecting the world but was not disappointed. Will come back in the future if Peyton is still employed. read more

If I can write "ZERO STARS", I definitely would. Went in on 2/16, ordered at the bar for a to go order, bill was $55 and gave the waitress $80. She came back with $5, never said "thank. you" and I never saw her again. You don't have to worry about me coming in your restaurant again. I hope you really needed that "JACKSON"! read more