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    Luau Grill

    4.5 (72 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken Katsu lunch special
    Garrett P.

    I am a Luau Grill fanatic at this point, going multiple times a month. Everything on the menu I have tried has been absolutely delicious, and they keep their quality is consistently high all days of the week. Their fried shrimp and fish dishes have worked their way into my regular orders of kalbi beef and chicken katsu. Their sauces are so good, it's hard not to just drench the mac and rice. Pro tip: You can change the mac to rice ratio of your dish for no extra charge. I always go double mac and single rice. They're very quick with their takeout orders, always having mine ready when I swing by to pick it up. This is part of the reason why I frequent them as often as I do, they've become my high quality, quick and easy meal which fills me up and often leads to leftovers with their generous portions. The prices are affordable and there are lunch and small meal deals and specials regularly occurring and worth looking into. The restaurant is always super clean and their team is very friendly and welcoming.

    Shaved ice
    Katherine D.

    Very friendly staff and waited till we were ready to bring out the shaved ice. The katsu was crunchy and flavorful! The shaved ice was wow, wow, wow! The perfect and refreshing cold dessert for the summer. The ability to choose three flavors and add some yummy toppings really ties it all in together. Will definitely be back!

    The utensil counter and drink station
    Crystal B.

    Your standard fast food restaurant tucked away in a busy shopping center. The restaurant is very clean and the staff is very attentive and friendly. I had a to go order. It was a mini meal. It was good no complaints. Standard Hawaiian food. It was okay.

    Front
    Robyn L.

    We love this place. We decided to stop by to eat before we saw a school play. It's always clean and smells delicious right when you walk in. The food is amazing. My boys like to get the spam musubi and shrimp appetizers. I like to get the salmon plate with rice and veggies. There is always so much on the plate that I can share with my boys and everyone has enough. After we had dinner we decided to try the Hawaiian ice. It was perfectly sweet and was big enough to share. I think next time we will just get one. The staff are always friendly and I think the owner was there. She is sweet and I always try to let them know how great the food was. We try to come here often.

    Maricel P.

    I would definitely come back. Hawaiian cuisine is very similar to Filipino BBQ or Filipino flavors so the food reminds me of comfort food. If you're not sure what to get here, you can try the combo plates that have the different meat options and everything is really good. Prices are really good too, it's not too pricey and you get a lot of food for the price. One plate literally feeds 2 or more people. Parking is a little bit crazy since there's a lot of establishments nearby. No matter what time you come it's super busy so if you're in a rush, this area may not be a good stop for you. Restaurant is clean. The place is fairly new, but you can tell it's clean because I saw employees constantly cleaning up. The place hasn't been too busy when I have visited, but it seems pretty constant with customers. That's always a plus since that tells you that the food is fresh.

    Chicken & Beef
    Will C.

    This place is my go to spot for Chicken Katsu, it's always so crispy and tender. The one thing i wish was different was the katsu sauce, it's good but it seems pretty watery compared to other katsu sauces from other establishments. The spam musubi is one of my favorites although, it's very filling since they overload it with rice. i love their mac salad here and there's nothing like hawaiian mac. The service is quick and the workers are very nice! The area has an electronic kiosk and you can always order with someone at the front counter if you need to pay cash. The restaurant is constantly kept clean and they have self service sauce and utensil areas for whatever you need.

    Mau M.

    After running at Riverwalk Park, we were looking for new places to go to and happened to see this restaurant. I have always wanted to try loco moco and I am glad I got to try it here. I am not sure how it should taste like, I thought the gravy was a little bit salty but still finished the whole mini meal, which I think was not mini at all! Our food came with rice and macaroni. Their shrimps and sauces were good, too! I love that they have the kiosk where you can order so I can take my time and explore their menu fully. Judging our empty plates, I think that we will be back!

    Hawaiian ice
    Michelle G.

    Was shopping and starving but decided before I went and got a cookie i would get lunch. Ordered the mini meal chicken katsu and I was surprised at the amount of chicken you get. They have a great condiment area. Sell Hawaiian drinks. Super clean. Staff that great you. Even though it is all concrete it is not super noisy. Definitely a great place to grab lunch when you are at Riverwalk.

    shaved ice
    Karena K.

    Don't sleep on their shaved ice!! It reminded us of Hawaii's shaved ice--just as good but cheaper here lol. We customized it to include the flavors and toppings we wanted. The ice cream that it comes with is yummy.

    Krab Rangoon (6pcs)
    Tanya L.

    This was my 1st visit and so far so good. I was greeted as I entered the building. There are 2 computers to put your orders in instead of the cashier. On this visit I didn't use the computers. Menu is different in store than on like DoorDash. They seem to be a bit higher. Store was really clean and not so loud. On this visit I ordered the Mini chicken Katsu and man was that packed. I wish it had veggies tho. I also ordered krab ragoons. There were good but needed some kind of sauce like sweet and sour and then it would have been perfect. Over all I liked the food and portions were really good size. I do want to try other meals but I love Katsu. They have a sauce bar which I like but the Katsu sauce was really cold I like mine just a tad bit warm but other than that this place rocked it.

    Aloha Spicy Beef with  1 Mac 1 Rice 1 Steam Veggies and a side of Side of Lemon Pepper Chicken.
    Andres A.

    The Aloha Spicy Beef tasted so good, especially the sauce on the beef. The macaroni was also really good. The side of Lemon Pepper Chicken didn't really have much flavor. The service was amazing; they were really amazing and sweet.

    Lanze A.

    Had to try the only other Hawaiian competitor in town! Had the bbq combo. For this you get a heaping amount of food. About 3 thighs, 2 thighs worth of katsu, and beef. Crazy amount of food. The rice and Mac scoops are also larger than typical! Had to wait a bit for my food so I know they make them fresh. I don't think they have the traffic just yet to cook portions ahead. While you do get 2 days worth, I must say the quality feels lacking most especially with the sauces. The teriyaki sauce is very salty and the Mac is quite bland for my tastes. If you prefer quantity then this is the Hawaiian place of choice!

    Michael J.

    Luau Grill in Bakersfield offers a delightful taste of the islands, and their Very Tasty Hawaiian BBQ plate is a prime example of why they're my new local favorite. Service was quick, and is a generously portioned meal and truly delivers the flavor and the portion size requirements for a meal above $20 yet this meal is sub $17. The combination of BBQ chicken, flavorful beef, and tender short ribs is a meat lover's dream, each cooked to perfection in some kind of Hawaiian BBQ marinade.(my guess) The meats are consistently juicy and packed in the container.This protein powerhouse about 38g with ample servings of fluffy white rice, steamed cabbage, and classic macaroni salad. It's a truly satisfying plate. Beyond the BBQ, a must-try is the rangoon. These crispy, golden parcels arrive piping hot, after being freshly prepared to order. The filling is a creamy, and the crispy wonton wrapper provides a satisfying crunch with every bite. The temperature of the crab rangoon is a small detail that often gets overlooked, but Luau Grill served them at their peak, enhancing my first overall experience. While this place is casual, the focus here is clearly on the food, and Luau Grill excels in delivering authentic, flavorful Hawaiian cuisine with generous portions. It's a reliable spot for a hearty and delicious meal in Bakersfield. Try this place just once before you head back to your favorite barbecue spot , you wont regret it

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    Very nice n welcoming ppl n the food was great n was pretty fast services nd the food very affordable

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    I ordered chicken katsu from here and it was sooo delicious and crunchy. I will definitely be coming back again.

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    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.

    The service was about the best thing here he did his best for what he could our food came out…read morepretty quickly but if you want Costco frozen food that's exactly what you're going to get fish & chips were flavorless the fish piece was Freakishly huggeee now to the actual "seafood boil" the crab was completely Hollow and the meat that was in there look like a shriveled thumb the seafood quality was very weird I would say and what I mean by that is chewy had a bunch of white stuff attached to the crab the Crawfish had HAIR WRAPPED --around the claws inside of our bag-- it made us feel so disgusted because it was a super long hair that was wrapped in between the claws and body the taste of the seasoning was so sooo bad disgusting taste... I don't understand what would make it sweet !?!? we asked for it to be hot ( cajun , lemon pepper, butter /garlic) and when we are washing our hands some type of pink dye was coming off of our hands the crushed ice was probably the best thing there the lemons were fresh other than that I have no good words to say about the actual food we spent over $200 and we left feeling so disappointed& disgusted.

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    La Costa Mariscos

    3.4
    (495 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    My rating is mostly based on the drinks and my service. I…read moregot tired of waiting for my sushi spot to open so I decided to give this location a shot. I had already tried the original one and I never cared for it. People were already seated when I walked in a little after 11am. My ticket says my server was Gerado and he was so great! I asked him for suggestions on what to order and also asked him about the drinks. I ordered a tostada de ceviche 4/10. Really overpriced fish on a tostada that doesn't go well with the ceviche. Fish needs to be cooked in lime and not lemon, as I tasted it was cooked in lemon which doesn't taste good. The fish is chopped in good pieces, but for me it'll stay at a 4. The salsa and chips were a 7/10 only because the chips outweighed the salsa. Salsa is nothing special, tomatoes are chopped to thick and has no spice to it. The tacos come with a lot of grated cheese which I took off, solid 8/10. Albondigas surprised me, if they were cooked a little longer they would've been softer the way I like them and they would've been 10/10, but they are a solid 9. The fish was really nothing special 3/10, but the rice was really good 10/10. The beans were dry 3/10. I ended up making burritos out of my leftover lettuce from my beef tacos and the basic fish and used the green salsa they offer. The blueberry whiskey sour was a 100!!! One of the best drinks I've ever had! The El Corazón tasted like a strawberry margarita with tad more berry puree 7/10. Next time I go I'll sit at the bar, either way I don't feel like my feet will touch the ground.

    We like La Costa, no matter where they are located. We have been eating there for years and enjoy…read moretheir friendly servers and owners. We recently ate at the Stockdale location (old Elephant Bar). We stopped in after a school event and were seated quickly. I didn't want too much, so I ordered off the appetizer menu and still felt as though I had ordered a meal. The shrimp tostada was piled high and it was all I needed. I ordered the house margarita. It tasted a little too much of s&s mix. I prefer better ingredients, so I should have ordered a special margarita and will be sure to check out the menu a little more closely next time to get more premium ingredients. I did appreciate the beauty of the glass with a pretty flower and fruit. Others at my table ordered the shrimp with garlic. The refried beans were very good. A lot of food! The garlic mix was spot on. We also ordered chicken & steak fajitas and they were amazing. I really appreciate the extra thought into what goes on the plate and the way they organize the dishes. It really goes a long way to making the meal more special. For a quick stop in for dinner, we had an excellent time together and were well cared for. We highly recommend La Costa!

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    Coconut Joe's

    3.9
    (422 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    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.

    This restaurant was near a charging station so we ended up stopping here for lunch. It looks like…read moreit's probably a restaurant chain, but the food was decent! The kids menu items are super affordable too. I ordered the fish and chips for myself, which were cooked nicely but I would have preferred a little less batter. My husband ordered the barbecue sliders. I wasn't really expecting much, but it actually came with a lot of meat and I liked that they served the sauce on the side so you could control how much you want. This place is counter service only, so don't expect anything fancy! But it was a nice option instead of something fast food or a chain that we could get back home.

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    La Costa Mariscos

    4.0
    (947 reviews)
    6.2 mi
    $$

    We came in to celebrate my 38th birthday today. I was on the mood for some shrimp fajitas…read more We'd been to the other location and didn't have as good experience as this. First off it was a steady flow of customers for a Wednesday evening. Many birthdays! We were sat immediately and waiter came to take our drink order. I had a mango chamoy margarita, while my husband got a roasted chili cucumber margarita on the rocks. His drink was SPICY! I ordered the shrimp fajitas and my husband ordered the chicken and steak molcajete. Our food was brought out super fast! The portions - humongous! But the food is so good! My husband is super picky when it comes to Mexican food, and he said this molcajete is his favorite so far compared to other Mexican restaurants we've been to. The bright colorful colors and great music selection really make it joyous and fun dining experiences. Highly recommend.

    Stopped here after work. We sat at the bar area but got a table back there. The service was lacking…read morejust a bit, the girl seemed overwhelmed and didn't check on anybody for a min. Some showed their displeasure. Since I was willing on a drink I was just watching. I ended up getting the chile verde plate and my wife got the chicken quesadilla. My chile verde was ok, the beans were cold. The quesadilla was not great at all. The ambiance in the room was good with the decor and natural lighting.

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    California Fish Grill

    4.2
    (299 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    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.

    The food was good and fresh and they give you plenty. You place your order at the counter and pick…read moreit up when they call your name or text you. My grandsons love their food they are more into fish than I am. They love their fish and chips and their salmon. My daughter in law got the salmon salad and she loved it. This place is a favorite of theirs. I got the shrimp trio and didn't care for the coconut shrimp or the garlic shrimp but the shrimp skewers were very good. The clam chowder is very good, and so are the fries. The restaurant is really cute on the inside and clean.

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    Chick O'Fish

    Chick O'Fish

    4.4
    (41 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    I'm so excited that Bakersfield FINALLY got another fried fish spot! This place is not in the best…read moreneighborhood but please don't let that deter you. It's pretty small inside so it won't be great for large groups but the employees are friendly. The guy that gave me my order informed me that this place is originally from Louisiana and this store is the only one in California! I ordered the 4 piece fish combo and chose the fried okra and red beans and rice for my sides. I also added the fried green tomatoes to my order. I'm not a fan of catfish but this was good. The seasoning on their food is SEASONING, okay?!!!! The fried green tomatoes are delicious without any sauce but when you dip it in their homemade tartar sauce and hot sauce it's amazing! I'm not sure what kind of roll it is that comes with their meals but Hot Damn it's bomb! It's like a soft pillow, almost like a beignet but not as airy. I didn't eat my food for about 40 minutes or so and the roll was still so soft! I will definitely hit this place up again and give the fried chicken and fried shrimp a try! If you've been looking for a place with fried fish, look no more! It's called Chick O Fish and it's in Bakersfield via Louisiana!

    This place just opened up yesterday. It was their second day. They have chicken, fish, and shrimp…read more Everything I had on the combo plate was breaded. I got a side of fries, cole slaw, and a freshly baked bun. The owner told me this was a franchise. They were from Louisiana and were looking for opportunities in Bakersfield. As with any new business, it is going to take a few days to get the place up and running. You can eat inside. The tables and chairs looked comfy, but I opted to take out. The walls are a little sparse, but I'm certain they will dress the place up nicely. The owner was very nice and you could tell he had a passion for this business. I look forward to seeing them very successful.

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