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.

I'm not vegan anymore but this place is still absolutely amazing. You don't have to be vegan to…read moreenjoy good food. Their Thai tea is the best one I've had in town. The people are kind and the restaurant is very chill. I don't remember the name of the dish but I had like a beef noodle soup that was delicious.

My husband and I visited Asian Vegan Bistro for dinner on a Friday night, and surprisingly, we…read moreappeared to be the only diners in the restaurant. On what is typically one of the busiest nights of the week, it did make us wonder if that was an early signal of what was to come. To start, the menu is undeniably extensive...spanning multiple Asian cuisines with a wide variety of dishes, from ramen to curries to appetizers like tofu satay and crispy enoki. While ambition and variety can be a strength, here it felt more like quantity came at the expense of execution. We ordered a range of dishes to get a fair sense of the kitchen: tofu satay, crispy enoki, tonkotsu-style ramen (soy milk-based), drunken noodles, and ma po tofu - all items that, on paper, should deliver bold, distinct flavors. Unfortunately, most fell flat. The tofu satay lacked depth, the crispy enoki was an interesting concept but noticeably under-seasoned, and the ramen broth missed the richness and complexity you'd expect from that style. The drunken noodles and ma po tofu similarly leaned mild and muted, rather than vibrant or aromatic. To be fair, the concept of a fully plant-based Asian menu is appealing, and there is clear effort behind offering such a wide selection. However, in this case, the breadth of options seems to dilute the overall quality and consistency of the dishes. Overall, while I appreciate the intention and inclusivity of a fully vegan menu, the execution didn't quite meet expectations...especially given how many flavorful reference points these dishes typically have.

A Delicious Thank You to Teachers!…read more What an incredibly thoughtful way to give back to the community! One of our teachers at school entered a drawing for a free catered lunch from Locale Farm to Table, and we were so lucky to win! The drawing was the owner Heather's way of giving back and showing her appreciation for teachers. She was especially touched by our teacher's story, which made the win feel even more meaningful. Many of us who work at the school already dine at Locale and absolutely love the food, so we knew we were in for a treat. Heather brought some of their most popular dishes, including a hot honey goat cheese spread with Pyrenees bread, roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts, a fresh garden salad, and a chocolate and strawberry pastry for dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious! What really stood out, though, was how much thought Heather put into making sure everyone could enjoy the meal. She heard that we had some vegetarians among us and went above and beyond by preparing additional dishes without bacon so everyone had plenty to eat. That extra touch meant so much and really showed how genuinely caring and thoughtful she is. Having this incredible meal right before the first day of school was such a special treat. Teachers and school staff work incredibly hard, and feeling appreciated in such a generous way was truly wonderful. Thank you, Heather, for your generosity, kindness, and for supporting our school community! We are so grateful, and, of course, already looking forward to our next visit to Locale!

My mom mentioned how good this place was. She's been here a few times with her coworkers…read more First off, ambience was nice, nice air conditioning because it was 103°F outside Bathroom was clean, only complaint was they were out of soap, so i substituted using hand sanitizer. Service was excellent, Dakota was such a nice waiter. Food came out fairly quick and they didn't mind that we moved tables. Food tasted AMAZING. I got the Cowboy BBQ salad with fries. I also got the apple juice to drink which was nice and cold. I got an Arnold Palmer with watermelon Fresca and it was good too. Prices were pretty good, seeing it's a farm to table eatery in this economy. They were also very kind about our dietary restrictions. I have celiac disease and my sister is dairy free, so she substituted a few things on her burger. We inhaled our dinner, it was soooo yummy Seriously tho, Dakota was the best waiter, give him a raise or som

The falafel was absolute perfection, the babaganoush creamy and flavorful, hummus made just the way…read moreI like with a generous amount of tahini, even the salad was remarkably balanced with a bright vinaigrette and plenty of rich umami from chopped olives. I came in with high expectations from the reviews I read and my expectations were exceeded. The family running the restaurant was so warm and kind. My kids came in with me to wait on a takeout order and were extremely wound up from a day on the road and the patient owner told them the stories behind the restaurant decor and made it a really special experience for them.

​I'm giving this place 5 stars not just for the food, but because of the relentless, hidden work…read morethey put into every single plate that most people don't even have a clue about. ​With so many fake reviews popping up everywhere and local spots making loud claims about being 'the best,' people need a serious reality check. Visiting all the places here, they are glorified sub stations relying on cheap seed oils, flashy neon lights, and pre-cooked steam pans. They have mystery meat spinning on a vertical spit all day under a heat lamp, dry-sweating for hours until someone shaves off a pile of lukewarm scrap. ​This spot is in a completely different league. There is zero spinning meat hanging under lamps here. Every single cut of tender filet mignon, real shawarma, and top-tier poultry is properly butchered in-house, trimmed clean of excess fat by real hands, and custom-prepared with an unreal level of discipline before being fired fresh directly over the open grill the moment you order it. The owner even refuses to serve cheap shawarma wraps because a wrap is just a gimmick that gives you less food for your money, they give you real, full-value portions because they actually understand how tough things are out there for working people. ​From the absolute best, smoothest hummus and crisp, golden falafels to fluffy rice cooked completely clean without MSG, artificial bouillons, or cheap fillers, everything is built with integrity. The vegetables are always crisp and never limp, the house-made yogurt sauce is properly fermented with authentic depth, and they import 100% Pure Extra Virgin Olive Oil straight from the motherland. They refuse to compromise your health or slash standards for extra profit. You can literally taste the patience, master butchery, and uncompromising craft in every single bite. ​What makes this place the true definition of authenticity is that they don't do paid advertisements, they don't beg for clout, and they don't even run social media pages to chase trends. They let the plate do the talking, relying entirely on word-of-mouth and a loyal community, while still offering convenient online delivery directly to your door. ​This is the ultimate definition of a legendary hole-in-the-wall that deserves a massive upgrade, because behind its humble front, the culinary poker face is unmatched. This kitchen doesn't just crush its own genre in Middle Eastern food, the quality, integrity, and raw execution rival the absolute finest, highest-class dining establishments in all of Bakersfield. Real food takes time, this kitchen is built specifically for people who take what goes into their body seriously and expect a genuine, high-level meal! Every order is fired fresh from raw cuts, so depending on how busy the kitchen is, it takes a moment. You can't rush perfection, and cooking real, thick-cut meats fresh to order takes longer than scooping pre-heated scraps out of a steam pan. They stand firm on honor, pure tradition, master butchery, and genuine respect for every customer who walks through the door. When you sit down here, you realize why they've been the undisputed standard in this county for 17 years. While pop-up trend spots come and go using cheap tricks, fake reviews, and low-grade ingredients to chase quick clout, this place remains untouched. They stand firm on honor, pure tradition, master butchery, and genuine respect for every customer who walks through the door. ​Competitors can try to copy the menu, spy on the process, or buy fake reviews online, but you cannot fake nearly two decades of unyielding discipline, hand-cut precision, and uncompromised quality. Trends fade and gimmicks burn out, but real tradition stands forever. 17 years down, zero shortcuts taken, and absolute perfection on every single plate. Once you taste real food made by people who actually care about your health, your wallet, and true authenticity, there is simply no going anywhere else, this isn't just a place to eat, it is the benchmark for what real food is supposed to be.

We were going through Bakersfield to visit family near the area and was looking for some healthy…read moreoptions. I use to live in Bakersfield and although it's huge town healthy restaurants are not easy to find. I found this place on Yelp. My daughter and I decided to give it a try. The location was odd but we went in anyway. Wow, we are so pleased that we did. The atmosphere was breezy and clean. Minimalist and modern. The staff was personal and professional, yet friendly. The food was delicious. We had the pancakes and oatmeal brûlée. Absolutely perfect. You can taste the extra passion they put into their food. It tasted like dessert but was a healthy breakfast made with clean ingredients. Loved it! We will be back for sure!

the owner was very kind, he brought our table a sampling of a great appetizer which was delicious…read more however when our dinners were served my husband's enchiladas were cold and my salad was severely lacking gusto. the greens were soggy and the amount of chicken was less than expected for a dinner entree. the chicken wad also tough from being over cooked. i did send my salad back, however what they brought back wad was not an improvement. being absolutely exhausted from our drive in and taking another couple as guests we could not complain as really was what we wanted to do. Overall, a clean and elegant environment but the service, portions and quality were lacking.

Small but mighty Latin food. Had the tacos with potatoes and they were really good. Also had the…read morebolilla y pollo and it was perfect for a hot dat. Great flavor in a just-crusty-enough sandwich. Service was fast and friendly, and even had an iPad to show pictures of the menu items. Definitely recommend this place for a great lunch.

The lunch Combo is always a go to.. Haven't had a bad dish from here and the service makes it that…read moremuch better

The customer service was excellent! Everyone was as very welcoming and friendly! We didn't have…read morewait long to receive our food and the food was DELICIOUS! Plus they had live music.

We had been a regular customer at this restaurant for many years, until today. In fact, we would…read moreperhaps go there once every week or so. However, we had a forgettable experience today and because of this, we don't think we are going there again anytime soon. We ordered items that were listed under the 'Happy Hour' price, and the food was served after 12 noon. Yet, they charged us twice the price! The elderly lady remarked by saying - "Sorry it was my mistake. Let me compensate the next time when you are here (in Hindi)". However, soon she said that -"Oh no, this was before 'Happy Hour'." Well, we received our food well after 12 noon, when 'Happy Hour' started! Again, this is certainly not how you treat your customers. You did realize initially that it was your mistake and then you are just covering it up now! So, yes, we certainly do not appreciate dishonesty!

Gio and Natalie had great customer service. They were so nice since the moment I entered the door…read more The food was excellent and the atmosphere was calm and relaxing. My favorite was the Blazing Pokémon. It was a large portion and fresh. Will defenetly be returning. Thank you Michelle

I visited Brazilian Muscle Bowl for the first time and ordered the Gorilla Açaí Bowl. It consisted…read moreof açaí, granola, bananas, strawberries and peanut butter. The bowl was flavorful, with fresh-cut fruit, and the açaí had the perfect consistency. I've been to places where the açaí is too runny, so I really appreciated the texture here. There were several seating options, and the service was friendly, quick, and efficient. The bowls were made to order, and I also noticed that they had a variety of food items on the menu that I'd like to try. I'll definitely be back to explore more of their menu!

I've been coming here for many years. I'm ashamed that I haven't reviewed Tres Gallos yet!…read more First off the Owner Gabriel Catered my wedding back in 2014 and I remember that food being top quality. Today I ordered a plate of Huevos Rancheros and my daughter had a plate of Chicken Enchiladas! Both plates were fantastic! The portion, the flavor and the quality of the food all were great! Love this place and I'll keep coming back anytime I'm in the mood for Authentic Mexican Food!

Came in as first timers for the taco Tuesday special. $1.25 tacos! Walk in and order from a menu on…read morethe wall behind the cashier. No table service, but tables exist for you to eat at. The tacos were delicious. Authentic street tacos with a tasty salsa and my favorite fixings. I certainly don't hate it.

In my continuing journey of trying all the Indian food I can find in Bakersfield I came across this…read morelittle gem. It's located inside of a gas station/convenience store and has some cool stuff inside that you won't see other places like Indian beverages and alcohol. Struggled a little bit at the beginning, the guy that came to the counter and tried to take my order didn't seem to understand much English and after repeating the order 3 or 4 times he said ok and walked off. A few minutes later a different guy came up and took my order. I asked for chicken vindaloo and he seemed confused so I grabbed a copy of the menu and pointed at it and he promptly scratched it out with a pen and said they didn't have it. I went with the chicken curry instead and of course had to try to the samosas and garlic chili naan. -Samosas 10/10, fantastic. Great heat to them, nice and crispy, hot and fresh and packed full of filling bursting with flavor. The chutney was delicious as well. -Curry Chicken 9/10 excellent. Big big pieces of chicken in the curry, more than enough to fill me up. It was really oily which I know chicken curry has oil but it was more than I'm used to and I wish it had a little more spice. -Garlic Chili Naan 10/10 fantastic. Just so packed with flavor and perfectly cooked, not much more to say. Overall it was a good experience and I'd definitely come back to try some more menu options. They need to do a little menu updating it seems but that doesn't take away from great food that I got all for under $20.

Walked in not knowing they had Indian food for sale inside, but as soon as we walked in it smelled…read moreso good. We had to try it so we got the chicken tikka masala bowl and a garlic chili naan. It was very delicious and affordable. Definitely enough for 2, and paid about $22 ish.