The food was delicious! The service was amazing, the waitress recommended the grilled onions in the…read moreFrench dip and it definitely brought up the taste level! I will definitely be visiting again.

Located in the old bowling alley, you can see some of Bakersfield's history when you dine here. The…read moreservice was quick and friendly, the food came out shortly after ordering! and the ambiance of the place is quite relaxing and feels like a classic diner with a bit of Baki's history around you! The chicken fried steak was cooked pretty well, i do wish the outside was a bit crispier but the gravy was fantastic and the overall dish tasted good and filled me up. Eggs are made to order and this dish comes with hash browns and toast or biscuit and gravy!

Coconut Joe's has been a staple in my family for just about as long as I can remember. They're a…read morelong time, go to for my father and I after work outs and post practice meals in my youth, as well as a regular for plenty of family nights. Coconut Joe's is still a welcomed regular at any family gathering and a personal favorite of mine to this day. They've always had a strong burger. The huli huli burger n fries which is their pineapple burger is my favorite. For family style eating, their half pack and full packs are perfect. Their tri tip is good on its own, but with the corn, rice, and coleslaw mixed in with it is next level and the flavor always brings me back good times. The vibe inside is super fun. They fully embrace the surfer theme and have surf decorations wall to wall. Their televisions play classic surf trip movies which are fun to watch. Sometimes in the winter they will play snowboard and ski trip videos. Back in my youth, this was one of my favorite parts of the experience. I still love it, but don't get to dine in as often as I used to. They're great for take out, though I find the burger and fries are best enjoyed fresh in the restaurant.

The last time I ate here was 11 years ago, prior to that we frequented this location. The food is…read morestill flavorful, and I was not disappointed in the least, however, my son and I did find that we had to order 3 big plates in order to get full (we each weigh 200 lb). The service was top notch, and the ambiance is over the top wonderful (as always). We had the tri-tip, bbq chicken, and then split a large plate of fish & chips. The fish was about half of what you would get at lengthwise for a similar price, but very delicious. The tri-tip was as good as I remember and waaaaaaaaay more flavorful than Harris BBQ (on Buena Vista). The bbq chicken was delicious, but the drumstick was the size of my index finger, so small compared with 11 years ago, but all chicken seems to be getting smaller and smaller at all restaurants. Overall, we are happy with the results, and it's nice to see that a restaurant that weathered COVID and all the price hikes is still making quality food. (We only took off one star for portion size as at $66 for lunch, there are many places that will fill us up...such as Lengthwise).

My favorite lunch place to eat at. Great food at a wonderful price. Dillon always a great help!…read moreAlways clean and relaxing

The front desk staff is always friendly if you don't want to order off the kiosks. I prefer the…read morehuman interaction personally. If I have questions or make adjustments the staff is always very helpful. The ingredients here are always so fresh. The cooks have been well trained in cooking fish and seafood to perfection. It is always moist and tender. The quality of the fish is excellent. I ordered the Branzino, a sea bass, with the fresh sliced tomatoes and feta. My second side I upgraded to a Caesar salad for 99 cents. The tomatoes were yummy, the salad had a good flavor but unfortunately the lettuce was about room temperature. It has a very industrial interior. On a busy day the cement floors and high ceilings amply sound so it can be very loud. The decor is not inviting so it's not an environment you want to hang out in long. They do have outdoor seating, but you are right on California Ave so it can be very loud as well. I go for the food not the experience. If you want delicious & affordable fresh fish check out this restaurant.

I love the hoagies in Pismo and have been wanting to check out the one in Bakersfield. The…read morerestaurant has a fun surf vibe with lots of seating. We ordered the Freddy split to share. The portions here are large and the service was fast. The Freddy is basically a Pismo wrap but sandwich style. The tri tip was tender and the roll was soft and delicious. You also can't go wrong with a $2 RedStripe. I can't wait to go back to check out their daily specials.

My youngest and I were in the area and she suggested Hoagies. I wasn't impressed when we came the…read morelast time but she's sort of picky so in we went. This time around, I decided to try out the fish sandwich and my daughter wanted the club sandwich. She absolutely loved her sandwich which is great because as I mentioned...super picky kid. Me on the other hand, not impressed at all with the fish sandwich. First impression was it did look super fresh. The lettuce looked crisp and fresh and the fish was poking out of the sandwich which means good portions. But the fish was a bit dark, suggesting either old or dirty grease or cooked too long? Either way it was bland. I ended up having to douse it with a mixture of tarter, malt vinegar, ketchup and Tabasco sauce. I feel as though since this is a fish restaurant that is from the coast, the fish should be their best dish. But this is twice now that it has failed to impress me.

Girlfriend Saturday brunch at the Botanist. Emily our…read moreserver was so friendly & accommodating. She helped make this a brilliant lunch for us. If you go for brunch on Saturday definitely get there early as they fill up fast and don't take reservations. As the place fills up the noise does escalate. But it's a happy fun atmosphere. We all had the breakfast smash burgers which were juicy and delicious! We ordered a side of the Green Dukkah Fries, Yum Yum! I had the Lime & Lechee cocktail, my friends had sparkling wine & red wine. Everything was scrumptious! As always a fun place to go for fine cocktails & good grub!

Speakeasy vibe. An absolute must check out when spending time in Bako. Food is excellent,…read moreconsistent and reasonable pricing. Service attentive and waiters/waitresses pleasant and happy to serve. This is a go to spot for anyone traveling through Kern County.

The wide variety of menu options makes this place a great choice for larger groups looking for both…read morebreakfast and lunch. The garlic fries and onion rings are well above average and definitely worth ordering. And of course, the Fish and Chips have earned their legendary local status for a reason -- a must-try. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted, setting the tone for a great experience with good vibes and above-average service throughout.

The presentation of the dish was visually appealing, with a creamy gravy-smothered chicken fried…read moresteak, a side of potato hashbrowns, and a delicate purple orchid for garnish. However, the taste did not live up to the aesthetic promise. The meat had an unexpectedly sour taste, which ultimately led to a case of food poisoning. It's worth noting that meat is not supposed to taste sour, as this indicates spoilage. Would I come back? Probably not.

I've been meaning to try At C Fresh for the longest time and last night I had a chance. I really…read morewant to try some of their seafood but I was crazing something Asian last night so I went for the Pad See Ew with the combination of beef, chicken and shrimp. It was a delicious meal, all the proteins were well cooked and it was seasoned perfectly. I ordered it medium and it had just the right amount of heat, I might be able to go up one more heat level if I was feeling adventurous but their medium was just right. The Thai Tea was fantastic as well, you can't really go wrong with Thai Tea. I finished the meal with one of their mango ice cream macaroons and I really enjoyed that as well. The shell was nice and crispy and complimented the sweet mango ice cream perfectly . It was a really great first experience and has me excited to head back one day to try out some of their seafood.

I had been craving cajun food and decided to visit C Fresh, and was pretty disappointed. We ordered…read morethe $90 Big Combo for takeout, but the portions didn't seem accurate--definitely not 1/2 lb of crawfish and clams. We made a big mistake ordering peeled shrimps because the shrimps received were very small. Lesson learned, always keep the head-on for shrimps! They also skimped heavily on the sauce, which is a dealbreaker for Cajun food. The Works sauce has good flavor, but there wasn't nearly enough of it. Paying that much for so little is a bit frustrating. I've tried many different cajun seafood places and I don't think I'll be visiting here again.

Great food and brews. The employees are always great to work with everyone who visits the brewery…read more The building has plenty of space for people to sit and walk around and even seating at the bar and enjoy a glass of beer and even enjoy a plate of excellent food right from the kitchen to your seating area. The visitors are always great for interacting with.

Came on a Friday at 4pm and enjoyed their happy hour offerings! Not a lot of folks gets so there…read morewas lots of interior places to choose to sit. We had bbq wings, fried green beans, and of course some of their delicious beer! Service was fast and friendly and it's a great deal for happy hour!

It's really nice to finally have more seafood options here in Bakersfield since there aren't many…read moreto choose from. This place is a great addition! The restaurant is very clean, the customer service is solid, and the overall experience is enjoyable. The prices are a little on the higher side, but that's pretty expected for seafood. The quality makes it worth it. Definitely recommend checking it out if you're craving seafood in town!

So I go there I asked for peeled shrimp they gave me non peeled then I go tell the rude cashier and…read moreshe rudely asked me if I'm sure I asked for peeled shrimp i said yes then she said its not a big deal but yet for me it is in waisting my Time so I had to Waite an extra 25 min on top of the waiting time from my original order that was wrong and the manger didn't even come talk to me she was just yelling from the back no refunds

After arriving in Bakersfield, we were looking for places closeby to get some dinner. As we were…read morepulling up to the hotel, I thought I saw a sign that said brewery, so looked it up and - yep - there's a brewery right across the street. We walked over and had an enjoyable experience. I would first note, they only had 5 of the brewery's own beers on tap. I didn't mind, as I enjoyed a blood orange witbier. I had the sliders with veggie sticks and they were delicious. I was excited to see something besides just chips offered for sides. The seating space is ample and the night we were there, there was music. I was actually pleasantly surprised the music wasn't super loud and echo-y and we could still enjoy conversation. I would recommend stopping by for a beer and some food!

I came here last night with a group of 18 people while we were visiting Bakersfield, for the drag…read moreraces. When we made the reservation, no one told us that the restaurant operates as a self-service setup. We assumed, like most places that accept large reservations, that there would be some level of table service. Instead, the table was basically just a place for us to sit and eat. If we wanted drinks, we had to go up to the bar ourselves to order them. When it came time to eat, we had to leave the table again and go up to the front counter to place our food orders. No one came to the table to take orders, check on us, or even bring water. We ended up having to get water ourselves as well. What was most frustrating was at the end when I went to pay the bill and was told that an automatic 20% gratuity had been added because we were a large party. I completely understand adding gratuity when a staff is actively serving a large group taking orders, bringing drinks, refilling water, checking on the table, etc. But in this case there was essentially no service provided. Everything from ordering drinks, ordering food, and getting water was self-service. If the restaurant is going to run this way, that's fine but it should be clearly communicated when a large group makes a reservation, and automatic gratuity for "service" that didn't happen doesn't feel appropriate. We come to Bakersfield twice a year and after this experience, I don't think we will ever be back.