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Old River Grill at Brimhall Square

4.3 (875 reviews)
Closed • 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Theo B.

This is the second time I've been to Old River grill at brimhall square Man this place is always on point we went on a Sunday this time there was a little bit of weight like 20 minutes but no big deal we sat close by the door but it wasn't that bad The service is always on point and the food is always hot I had salmon omelette which was on point and shrimp and grits It was on point it's always good definitely going to go back and I should go back sooner instead of later I recommend this place breakfast is always good I added newer pictures to this post

Britt C.

This was my first visit to Old River Grill. My friend has been here three times and thought it was someplace I would enjoy. She ordered her usual Eggs Benedict and I got the patty melt with the beer battered fries. Everything was delicious, but we were both only able to eat half of our meal. I was so bummed I couldn't bring the rest with me for another meal, but we had a full day of shopping ahead of us and didn't want to leave it in the hot car. Our server was great, told us about the specials and came by to see if we had any questions. Would definitely return in the future. 7/27/25

Chilaquiles
Bess B.

I always enjoy the food from Old River Grill. I also get excited to see what they have for their monthly specials. During this visit, I decided to try their Oxtail Chilaquiles. It was a good choice. The only thing is I wish my oxtail was a little more moist. The beef seemed more like chuck roast. Also, my over medium egg turned out "over hard". I'm sure it's due to the hot plate they put the food on. I'm thinking I should've ordered it over easy. At any rate, the food was delicious and the service was good. Our server was attentive as well. There was plenty of seating during this lunch hour (on a Tuesday). I would highly recommend ORG if you're looking for a good brunch!

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Leonard W.

Time for delicious breakfast at Old River Grill at Brimhall Square. This location is my choice. We walked in around 8am ahead of the crowd. This location is decorated so cool it makes me want to head for a lake or steam go fishing camping it hits all the your favorite outdoor activities. Comfortable booths good friendly prompt service excellent food. The menu is gigantic. Scrimp omelette with biscuits & gravy and French toast, eggs and bacon fr were the choices all orders came out fast and didn't disappoint. We enjoyed great breakfast, piping hot coffee with lots of smack directed towards me. We were there for me to pay off my football bets I'll always pick Old River Grill

Karena K.

Cute, cozy spot for brunch. The only downside was that it took a while until we finally got our food. Their french toast is really crispy (in a good way) and different from other french toasts I've had. The country fried steak was okay; I would get something else to try.

Killer Kern Omelette
Luis M.

Food is always impeccable and if it's not we complaining because they always take it light heartedly and with a great attitude. The location is hidden but it's a nice venue with a great view. The outdoor dining is my favorite and it's the best Old River Grill in town

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Angela N.

Free cup of coffee if you check in on Yelp! This is a nice little breakfast spot in Bakersfield. We had a larger group so they sat us outside. It was a hot morning but luckily they put us under umbrellas and next to a huge fan. The menu is pretty big and they also have a seasonal menu. I ordered the Marry Me Chicken Omelette with home fries and shared some pancakes. The omelette was very unique. I've never had anything like it before and it was delicious. The pancakes were fluffy. My only complaint is that I wish the home fries were a little more crispy.

Tiffany C.

I really enjoyed this breakfast spot! We had a larger party and sat outside and it was nice. It was a bit warm but there was a fan blowing out there so it wasn't unbearable. There was a large menu with a ton of options. They also had some seasonal menu items. I ordered the country fried steak meal and a coffee. I thought the country fried steak was flavorful and the breading was crispy. The gravy complimented it well. I went with a side of fruit and the fruits were sweet too! The service was good and pretty quick even though we had a large amount of people. Overall a good experience and I would visit again!

Chicken fried steak cooked to perfection, not dry at all. Yummy

Love coming here. Staff is always friendly, no matter how busy they are you get your food in a reasonable time. Food is always delicious.

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Awesome service from Breanna and great food as always. Our go to spot for breakfast or lunch. Always enjoyable and top notch.

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Thank you for this review, Raven! Hope to see you back soon.

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Breanna was awesome!! Great food and service as always!! The cinnamon roll pancakes are the best ever a must try

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Thank you, Damon! Hope to see you soon for another visit.

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Lately it's been a little up and down here. But, today food was fantastic and service from Breanna was excellent.

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I've been there a couple of times. Service is always good and their breakfast is great. Always packed. Great place for breakfast.

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Ate here for breakfast and was sent home with food poisoning by lunch. Definitely will not be coming back.

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Thank you for the feedback, Jill. Hope to see you soon!

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Service and food was amazing! We brought friends that were from out of town and they absolutely loved it

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