KC Steakhouse is another Bakersfield institution. The atmosphere is 1960's Vegas, kind of dark, and you'd expect Frankie, Dino, or Sammy to walk in the door at any minute. The servers and service are both excellent, and very welcoming. The food is what you would expect from a place as cool as this. At Christmas time, they deck the whole place out, and it's very festive and charming. KC Steakhouse is another one of my top places to dine in Bakersfield when I've got some extra cash, and I have never had anything close to a bad experience. If you like plaid mini-skirts, good food and drinks, this is the place to go for a good time! read more

Came here for a friend's birthday. We were told while ordering they will not split the check. They will take 5 different forms of payment. And, btw the gratuity is already included because you have a larger group. So, you've just caused a huge inconvenience for all of us. Oh, she tells us to keep tack of are own orders because we will have to determine what is who's. This restaurants cheapest dish is almost $40. Decent glass of wine is $18. Something wrong with this picture. read more

Everytime I've gone the place smelled like cat piss. The bar tenders were so rude. The girl in the speakeasy part of the bar, is the rudest person of all. The food is blah at best. Marie Calendars makes a better steak for less. read more

Cool vibe good foor tasty steak sides need an upgrade but overall good food. Steak was well cooked medium rare cooked perfect. read more

KC Steak House - Rib eye - Steakhouses Near Me - Bakersfield, California

10/10 service Bartenders Rock will be back. Live music Thursday-Saturday Happy hour 2-5 m-t read more

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Delicious food . The steak was one of the best I've tried in town. Id say definitely in the top three. The mashed potatoes were delicious. The pork chops were delicious. The service was good. There was parking in the back of the restaurant and there are street parking as well. read more

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I'm getting pretty long in the tooth so I kind of know what I'm looking at by now and KC Steakhouse has been around a long time. The tables are small, the service is sketchy in the ambiance of an old steakhouse and all back in the 60s type stuff kind of dark all of that. Now the food! In my humble opinion, Are you ready for this? It sucks and it's expensive . Better bring your chainsaw if you try and eat a steak having help you if they can cook it correctly or give you a decent piece of meat it's not getting better. read more

People have to be tired of my reviews photos and check ins here. But, when it works it just works. 300 plus check-ins and still my Happy Place. Steaks, Lobster Mac and Cheese, Steak bites, and Amazing Calamari. Pay attention to the Specials Board, because you never know what the Fabulous Chefs like Danny and Luis are going to create for your Culinary Adventures. Classic retro Steak House vibes, Lovely ladies taking care of the dining room and bar: Sarah, Megan, Liz, Micaela, and all my Beautiful people. (Sorry if I forgot you on this post but we love you and appreciate you). Entertainment by Jimmie and Bobbie. KC Steak has been a Bakersfield place to be and be seen for 80 plus years. More food, more drinks and more fun for 2026 and beyond. read more

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Unfortunately, the food was served cold and was also too salty for my taste. It was disappointing because I expected the food to be hot and properly seasoned. I hope the restaurant can improve the food quality and preparation. read more

KC Steak House - Prime rib - Steakhouses Near Me - Bakersfield, California

First time having dinner here and I have to say it wasn't any special. Over priced food and drinks with a long wait time. Service was not that great. First off I don't know about you but Valentine's Day to me isn't a holiday apparently to KC Steakhouse it is. There excuse to tac on a 20% charge on your bill. Next you want to charge an extra cause of a so-called holiday and still have a limited menu strike two. If you're going to have a limited menu and still take forever to serve the food come on do better. 3 strikes your out KC Steakhouse, there are way better place to go have dinner in town where they won't rob you blind for a mediocre meal. read more

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My husband's company has had their Christmas party at KC steakhouse for two years in a row and so far I have really enjoyed it. The waiting staff are very friendly and never let your drink be half empty. The food is always delicious. This last one we had chicken and tri tip. Both were sooooo good. The party rooms are always set up so nice and can't ask for a better experience for a Christmas party. read more

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Great Traditional Steak House! The service is always on point, the drinks are made well, and the food is delicious. Highly recommend trying the coconut shrimp appetizer (perfectly crispy and coconutty), and the clam chowder (very flavorful and not too heavy) if they have it! The steaks are wonderful! I always get the filet (with a perfectly pink center every time) and it never disappoints. If you're looking for a steak house with a retro-vibe (the sunken bar and all around decor sends you to another time) this is your place! Also- the owners are great! You know you're in good company when you see them greeting tables, seating guests, bussing and setting up tables themselves. read more

This was my first time being here and I only went because my brother invited me out for my bdy, so it was a bfy dinner. First off super dim when you arrive, it took us at least 15mins for our eyes to adjust lol. Super cool looking inside, it reminded me of a restaurant in Chicago called Storyville expect the band is downstairs. The service was a little rushed. Like for it being my first time I wanted a great dish and I do appreciate the help from our server, but my brother and I did feel sorta rushed to order. My favorite whiskey sour is from Eureka on Stockdale but the sours I drank here were really delicious. Different cherries in both drinks but both the drinks were excellent. I can go on about a rant on the food but I will simply say I will definitely go back. Delicious food and the lobster mac n cheese was one of the best things I have tasted in my life. read more

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I have been dining out for more than 50 years. This is the first time I ever had to wait over an hour for a 7:30 reservation. 8:30 and counting. All the other nearby"Plan B" restaurants are closing. And we are not the only ones. Unbelievably badly managed. When we were finally seated at 8:45, the service was good. They were apologetic and the food arrived quickly at 9:10. However, the food was, to be charitable, subpar. The steak was good and properly cooked (table stakes at a steak house). Everything else was pretty awful. The bread was stale and cold. The side salad (extra charge) was drowned in dressing and the croutons were dangerously inedible. The "whiskey peppercorn" sauce (extra charge) for the steak was congealed; clearly made way ahead and thickened beyond belief. It was mildly useful to moisten the desiccated, unseasoned mashed potatoes. But the worst was the side vegetables: over-steamed, unseasoned zucchini flopped onto the plate. They put steak on a plate with bad cafeteria food. It must be a completely demoralized kitchen. And that means bad ownership. read more

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Great food, great service, and a cozy atmosphere so who can ask for more? The prices are decent for a classy restaurant. It's a nice little romantic date night place. read more

First time here and the service was excellent! We came to celebrate a birthday and we got the Lobster Mac for an appetizer, shared a Tomahawk by the way was so tender and juicy, had a baked potato with veggies and Cadillac Margaritas. Scrumptious! read more

Went here for my birthday and have to say I had the very best experience. Love the cozy atmosphere and enjoy the booths so much. The food is always delicious and today was no exception. Steak was perfectly medium rare and all the sides were yummy. The dessert was also so good. Our server was so friendly and helpful. She made my birthday even more special. Prices are what you expect for a steakhouse but well worth it. I highly recommend to anyone wanting a great place to celebrate. read more

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Growing up in Bakersfield, I'm mad at myself for not coming any sooner to KC Steakhouse. Came by on a Saturday for my first time, and absulotely loved this place. The ambiance here was awesome. Dark, had a bar type feeling and it was a classy decoration that I liked. Menu was good and extensive. They have just about everything you would think a steakhouse would have. I decided to try their 9oz filet mignon, cost me $52 for the plate but IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY. My steak was cooked to perfection and tasted AMAZING. Hands down the best steak I have had in all of Bakersfield and I'm a huge steak fan fyi. The baked potato that was my side was also superb. Overall, my meal was a 10 out of 10. Our server and bartender were phenomenal. These ladies were on it and they were so kind! When you have great service and a great meal, you know you will be back. Thanks KC steakhouse, you got an awesome spot there. See you guys very soon. read more

KC Steak House - 9oz filet mignon - Steakhouses Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This was my first time at KCs. I have eaten at several places in Bakersfield when I visit but this was my favorite dining experience by far. Sara and Liz were awesome. They made me feel very comfortable. I ordered a NY steak and it was awesome. Everything was good including the brownie ice cream desert. I will definitely be back. read more

A reservation for 7:30 turned into a 1.5 hour wait and frayed tempers. It was Christmas week and there were several large groups having a raucous time and no desire to vacate well after they had finished their meals. The hapless waitresses were getting the brunt of complaints from upset guests who had made reservations and were forced to wait for more than hour. With most restaurants closing at 8 pm, there weren't other alternatives. We inquired about our seats several times and they tried to placate us with promises of tables about to be vacated. What they didnt tell us was that there was a bar full of irate guests ahead of us waiting to be seated. A couple walked by us who were incredibly angry. They had given up after a wait of more than 1.5 hours. We finally got seated next to a large multigenerational family taking over three tables. They had been there for a while and their orders had still not been taken. We were concerned that we would never be served so we insisted on ordering right away. Food arrived 30 minutes later. The steaks were good but not outstanding and all the surrounding dishes (bread, salad, mashed potatoes, gloppy green peppercorn gravy, and overcooked zucchini) were high school cafeteria caliber. As we were leaving, one of the guests from the large family group was standing outside smoking a cigarette to cool off. Without any prompting from me , he started a long rant about making a reservation 2 weeks in advance, getting there, being told there was no reservation, and being chided for not following up. I would have attributed these issues to the busy Holiday season. But I concluded that the overbooking is a recurring management issue related to greed or clueless time management or both. If the management took as much care in managing their bookings as they did in their thoughtfully curated Christmas decorations, they might actually be able to deliver a fine dining experience. read more

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Used to be a nice place. Now it's just a hang out for drunk oilfield workers. Service is good - food is .....good & $$$ read more

We've been coming here for about a half century, and it's as special and intimate as it ever was. This time, we came at 3:00, and ordered from the lunch menu. I got the steak, smothered in mushrooms, and all kinds of delicious items. My wife ordered the homemade soup and salad! Missy made it all special, with her genuinely warm and friendly service! read more

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McKayla is such a great bartender and food server . This place is one of the best restaurants in Bakersfield please visit if you haven't .

We had dinner on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 8:00 pm. We did not have a reservation so we sat at the bar and had a cocktail while we waited for our table. I ordered an Amaretto Sour and it was prepared perfectly, it was delicious. My friend ordered a Paloma and she said it wasn't good but refused to send it back. There was a small band playing that night and the music wasn't overly loud, just some nice background music. Once seated a waitress came by with some "Love Shots" a Valentine's Day alcohol shot. The shot was $6.00 and cash only, unable to add to your dinner tab, I found this to be inconvenient. Nonetheless, we purchased two shots and they were ok, nothing spectacular. And probably won't purchase again. We ordered the jalapeño poppers for our appetizer and they were delicious. Nice size, filled with a cheese mixture and fried. They had a bit of a spicy kick and were served hot. They were freshly prepared, not oily/greasy. We were also provided a bread and butter basket. Bread was warm and butter packets were spreadable. We were also served beans and salsa. I had the NY Steak special (listed on the board). The steak was cooked as ordered and very flavorful. It came with a balsamic reduction and blue cheese, delicious. The steak was a nice size for the price. It was served with garlic mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were a bit on the dry side but delicious flavor. The side of green beans were okay, canned green beans with onions, stew tomatoes and bacon. My friend ordered the ribeye special with a chimichurri sauce, which was ordered on the side. The steak was prepared as ordered and seasoned perfectly. We both ordered the same sides. We both added a garden salad ($5.00 each) and what a disappointment. Do not recommend adding the salad, complete waste of money and awful. It was iceberg lettuce with 4 stale croutons. Beyond disappointing. I had a Justin Vineyard wine and it was decent. They don't have an extensive wine selection. Overall, food was good but our steaks were fantastic. The waitstaff was attentive and accommodating. We will come back because the steaks were that good. read more

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Just go this is a great old fashion place with great food and drinks the service is top notch Took my wife she ordered the pork chop yes it's only one but looks like half the pig lol very tasty and thick Like I said it's a older style restaurant with old charm low lights for a nice romantic night out with the special lady read more

The place is small, very loud and has a lot going on. The service was good but the food was just okay.

I have been hearing about this place for a couple decades and we finally got to go for a friends birthday. I absolutely loved our server although I cannot remember her name. She took us to the secret bar next door where we continued to party for our friends birthday. Upon entering this gem of a restaurant, the first thing I noticed was how dark it is. Next was how small the restaurant is. I liked the setup of the place though with the bar having a big presence overall. The drinks were great and so was the bartender. I decided to give the good ole ribeye a try and I am so happy that I did! It was cooked to perfection and the side of garlic mashed potatoes were on point. The hubby devoured his lamb chops and said they were amazing. We will be coming back to try something else and will for sure have some drinks! I'd also love to come during the holidays where I hear it's decorated to the nines! read more

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It was our first time trying KC Steak house so we were excited but in the end disappointed! First off I ordered a Shirly temple from the cocktail waitress that I never received. She was only back by our table once the whole time we were there. My fiance and I shared the two person steak dinner but once it came out it was definitely not enough for the two of us! My friend also ordered a steak medium done and ours was well done, once they came out our streaks were cooked the opposite! ours was medium and hers was well done!! The Caesar salad we ordered I can tell it's just out of a Walmart salad bag cause it has the exact same nasty not fresh cheese! The mash potatoes also tasted like they were instant! The only good thing was my steak but it wasn't even cooked right. read more

Everything! You can't find a better steak in Kern County. This steakhouse is legendary. The servers have been there for years and know how to provide a 5-star experience. This is where you want to take out of town guests and celebrate special moments. read more

Had a great time at KC steakhouse with Family nice and friendly people there strongly recommend . I will definitely be back. Great ambience and relaxed feeling there. read more

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A great hidden gem. Like stepping back in time, this historic steak house did not disappoint. Goes back to the 50's and has fabulous, old school vibe and ambience. We stopped by for a late lunch and we were warmly welcomed by the server and bartender. As first timers, great suggestions were giving and we really enjoyed our lunch of baked cod, their famous lobster Mac-cheese, and delish Chinese chicken salad along with a tuna salad sammy. Portions are spot on. Excited to get back and enjoy dinner soon. read more

Dropped by for an early dinner after Farm Show on our way back to San Diego. Love the old time feel. Great bartender who know how to make real drinks. Service was excellent. Had the Filet with Blue Cheese and Bacon, cooked to perfection. A very good finish to the day. read more

Compliments to the chef. Our steaks were seasoned and cooked perfectly. This restaurant was recommended by an ac tech working at a 7-11 as we were traveling through town. We loved our lunch here. read more

Love this place. Quintessential red leather low lights steakhouse experience. The Pork Chop was huge and awesome. Full bar and more. Waitresses were great, lots of fun. Not a family joint, but a fun steakhouse to enjoy great food. read more

Great service. Rib eye was tough - not cool. Tasty veggies, great shrimp scampi appetizer. Bread was cold. Not coming back. read more

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Great experience at a legend in Bakersfield. The Mahi was great. Attention to detail through the entire meal.

My husband and I were very excited to try this place after seeing so many great reviews. Unfortunately, our experience did not meet our expectations. After reading reviews from just two days ago (google reviews), it's unfortunate to say that we had a very similar experience. We're not sure if it was because we're young or because of our race, but the service was disappointing. Everything felt rushed, our order was not prepared as requested, and the servers were not very attentive. We genuinely felt out of place during our visit. The steaks and even the sides lacked flavor, which was surprising considering our tab was around $150. For that price, we expected much better quality and service. Other places around town have treated us far better and served more flavorful food at similar or even lower prices. Sadly, we will not be returning. read more

Fun old school place with great ambiance. Excellent food, drinks and service. Five stars.

One of my favorites in Bakersfield! This has the old time charm and the first place I took my Honey for dinner. Steaks are always good and the shrimp cocktail is excellent. We came here during the holidays and this place is all decorated up!! Hillary was our cocktail waitress and she was on top of her game by making sure we didn't go dry. Emily did a fantastic job as our server and was crazy busy but we never waited for anything. Cassie the owner made sure everyone was well taken care of and filled in wherever she was needed. Made everyone feel welcome! Last but not least Aleena and Sierra kept things flowing and bused tables and waited on everyone. During this Holiday Season KC's was slammed yet they kept everything flowing like a fine tuned machine. If you haven't been here you need to go. I'm headed back tonight!! I give KC', 5 Forks Up! read more

If you know, you know. Overall, a great experience, whether you are heading in for a happy hour beverage, and escape for good company and good laughs, a business dinner. This establishment is a one stop shop. It's hard to keep the bartender a secret, but she was amazing and pouring of strings and making sure all of our needs were attended to. We ordered these fried guacamole balls, which were amazing. The fillet was spot on. The ambience was very intimate and inviting. Looking forward to the next time... read more