Loved the service I received from Bre! Gluten free pancakes are a plus for my celiac disease and they are great with requests! Also, everyone is so nice! And it's clean and well kept with a simple local vibes. read more

During a huge power and internet outage in my community, I desperately needed a place where I could get breakfast and reliable internet so I could continue working. I'm so glad I found Old River Grill on Brimhall. From the moment I walked in, Silvia greeted me with such warmth and kindness. She was incredibly attentive and reassuring, and she made me feel completely welcome to stay and work until their closing time (2:30 pm.) She checked on me throughout my stay to see if I needed anything and was sweet and thoughtful the entire time. Another employee, Alberto, also went above and beyond. He greeted me with an upbeat, charismatic demeanor and was kind, respectful, and genuinely caring. I truly felt welcomed, I feel like this level of service is rare nowadays. When I mentioned I needed an outlet to charge my laptop, he immediately helped me and made sure I was all set. That level of attentiveness truly meant a lot. This was my first time visiting this location, and because of their beautiful, warm hospitality, I absolutely plan on coming back. The entire restaurant was spotless clean, fresh, and cozy and the food was excellent. I can't believe I had this gem of a café diner right across the street from my neighborhood. Old River Grill on Brimhall has outstanding staff, wonderful food, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. Highly recommend! Silvia & Alberto - if you see this, THANK YOU BOTH! I'm wishing you a beautiful Christmas. God bless you both. read more

Old River Grill at Brimhall has been one of my go-to breakfast spots for years, with both close friends and family, this recent family visit reminded me why I keep coming back--mostly for the great food that hits hot and hearty, but especially for Sylvia's outstanding service. We kicked things off with what I think were the "complimentary" beignet sticks, and, they lit up my grandkids' eyes the second they hit the table, all dusted in powdered sugar. But after one bite, their excitement crashed hard; those sticks were overcooked--hard, dry, and deep-fried way past recognition. The kids just licked off the sugar and called them "gross," which made me laugh a little. Honestly your mini muffins were usually a hit with them... Anyhoo.. luckily, the rest of the meal turned it around.... THE GRUB :The blueberry Meyer lemon pancakes were a total hit with everyone, bursting with flavor. My birria breakfast burrito and the Jalisco Benedict dish came out steaming hot with awesome flavors, even if the Sopes were a tad tough--the special menu is something this place does so well. The kids' meals were solid ; they devoured the chicken strips and pancakes, but the sausage ? Total letdown--dry as a bone inside and looking just like those sad beignet sticks from the start. THE STAFF ..Sylvia was the real MVP, as always. She's been a staple here forever, and we trusted every single one of her menu suggestions--they were all spot-on, and we loved them, minus a few minor details mentioned previously. She's super attentive, fun, friendly, and makes the whole experience better . Overall, solid meal at one of my local fave with killer mains and top-tier service from Sylvia, but those beignet sticks and sausage need a rethink. Still giving Old River Grill love and planning my next visit. But taking notes on what dishes to stay away from. FINALLY: The location is clean and well kept but the very horrible finished booth wall, I had to sit next to when eating, they know it's like that. And it's been like that... in my opinion. they need to hire somebody for this. read more

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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 read more

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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 read more

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Stopped in for lunch. Again we were quickly seated and served. I watched our orders hit the window. My pet peeve is watching my food sit on the window and be ignored by the servers. No problem here it was served timely. The staff stopped by to fill our drinks and make sure our food was right. Another enjoyable lunch here. We will come back. read more

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! read more

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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.

First timer and boy oh boy! This place is a must go too! I had the fried chicken in gravy with hash browns, eggs and the quality from the gravy to the seasoning on the chicken was to perfection. I eat out a lot so it takes an impressive dish for me to leave a review. The service was fast and our server was super helpful and answered all of our menu questions. We sat outside with our one year old and they accommodated us with a high chair that was clean and not sticky like other places. The outside patio area is private and felt comfortable. I will definitely be returning. Thank you Old river Grill staff for this wonderful experience. read more

Food is amazing. I enjoy coming here. Good food good service. Brenda is awesome! She is sweet and attentive. Thank you Brenda!! read more

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 read more

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

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. read more

Old River Grill at Brimhall Square - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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 read more

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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.

The breakfast here is great! The menu has many options and Pepsi is served here. We had many plates with my family party of 8. The crepes are highly recommended and everyone enjoyed their meals. The outside dining is a nice covered relaxed atmosphere. The service was well above average and the restaurant is plenty busy. I would recommend Old River Grill! read more

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. read more

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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.

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! read more

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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. read more

Old River Grill at Brimhall Square - Chicken fried steak cooked to perfection, not dry at all. Yummy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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This was my first time coming here. We were seated quickly and we had the kindest waitress named Chloe. She was very attentive and went the extra mile to get me my 1st time discount. I absolutely loved the vibe and atmosphere of this location. The food was amazing!!! I ordered the chilaquiles red & green and added chile verde. Sooo good! It came with so many other sides and the portions are large. They have so many different things to offer. I will definitely be back for more! read more

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There are not very many consistently good breakfast spots and Old River Grill is one of them. Staff is friendly and efficient- water, tea and coffee are refilled quickly. As well as their regular menu, they offer a monthly specials side menu. I have had a chance to try new items as well as raised eyebrows at some offerings. They offer fried green tomatoes in season. This month's offering is an assortment of Birria beef selections. Being a chef in a restaurant like Old River Grill, must take a certain kind of persons and food is consistently good. They offer a nice shaded outdoor seating, which is nice this time of year. If you go there, try one of their multiple types of Eggs Benedict like the Chilango Benedict or the Skyhigh Chicken & Waffles. read more

Amazing food good service with a nice ambiance a little bit pricey but at least you get the quality for your $ I recommend this place than anyone asking great breakfast and lunch read more

Chloe was warm, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. The food was very good (we enjoyed the breakfast burrito and the blackberry pancakes). The coffee was good too! We sat on the outdoor patio. It was clean, and service overall was top notch. bookmarked for return ! read more

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

The food is always great here. I have never had a less than great meal. A few weeks ago I took my mother, who had never been and she very old school and can be a little cranky over silly thinks like no Diet Coke or there not being the "right creamer". It's a chore but I love her. The server must have spidey senses cause she just went into over drive Kill with Kindness mode and was very accommodating to all my mother request. The fact my mother said she liked the service meant to me she was in a good space and I appreciate the leadership having such attentive staff. Looking forward to my next visit. If you are from out of town the Brimhall location is the best. I live on the east side by lake Ming and Brimhall is the only location I will go too. read more

Old River Grill at Brimhall Square - Sandwiches - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Amber is our server at Old River Grill. She is very friendly and our food order is already accurate. We can recommend Old River Grill for a great breakfast or lunch experience! read more

Had a wonderful late breakfast yesterday-great service and nice patio area-food was excellent! Will be back again soon! read more

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

I enjoyed lunch at old river grill 9/18/2025. Both great food and service. i tried the chicken chile verde lunch burrito it had the right about of spice and flavor. My partner had breakfast and said it was delicious as well. Alberto is always so bubbly and welcoming. read more

Ann Marie was an amazing server! It was a busy Sunday but she kept up with our refills and checked in with us. We always have great service and wonderful food at Old River Grill. read more

Everyone was friendly and helpful. Great service and food!! Today we had the oatmeal, which was delicious. A while back we tried the scotch eggs, which was a lot of fun. Thank you, Amber! read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a few months and finally ate there this morning. The entire experience was a cut above other places. They have beverages to enjoy while you wait to be seated and the staff is awesome. Ben was my server and he was charming and efficient. The bourbon St omelette was amazing. If you go, ask for Ben. read more

Old River Grill at Brimhall Square - Bourbon Street Omelette with hashed browns. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Food was great and service was even better! Brenda our server was really friendly and we never run out of coffee or water . She was really helpful and knowledgeable on the menu , definitely we will come back again read more

Service at this location was amazing! I have a gluten allergy and the staff was so knowledgeable and accommodating. They even cleaned the grill before making my gluten free pancakes! Breanna was our server and she was phenomenal! read more

Food was good and service was quick thank you Brenda for your waitress service the places was nice to have breakfast with the friends and family read more

Old River Grill at Brimhall Square - Beans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

So delicious. We just found this gem and can't wait to go back! This is the kind of place I love. Everything is made fresh and the people who work there are amazing! Can't wait to go back. read more

The service was so great l! Our waitress made us feel right at home and giving us all the details and answering our questions. We had our kids and she made it easy for us to sit outside so they can feel like they're outside. She gave us a coupon for it being our first time too! I ordered the patty melt and it was so good and very filling. My husband ordered the Nashville chicken sandwich and he said it was very good and Chad a little kick to it! I ordered the kids the chicken tenders they were a little breast for my kids to eat but my kids are picky, I tried one and they reminded me of raising canes chicken strips. Overall very happy with our service and food! read more

Tried ORG with my husband for the first time. It only took about 5 minutes to be seated inside. Once inside we were given our menus and our food/drink orders were taken in about 10 minutes. My husband ordered the Sky High chicken and waffles. I ordered the egg white veggie omelette with Monterey Jack cheese and added bacon. I opted for the home fries. Food didn't take long to arrive. His food was really good and the maple hot sauce was incredible. My omelette was delicious but the home fries were lacking. No flavor and when I think of home fries I would assume it would be mixed with onions and peppers; these were just potatoes. I chose the biscuit and gravy as well. The biscuit was rock hard and the gravy lacked flavor. Overall it was a positive experience and I would like to go back and try the chilaquiles. read more

Old River Grill at Brimhall Square - Sky High chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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This place is a Bakersfield staple. I took a friend and his family here as they are from out of town. The service is good, food good, no complaints there. I wouldn't recommend sitting in their enclosed patio. It really echoes so the conversations end up getting louder to compete with any other parties also sitting out there. But if you want good food, you can't go wrong here. read more