Horse In The Alley is a Bakersfield classic. Sure, it's expensive, but always feels worth it. It's…read morea steakhouse, and the steaks are all delicious. Last time there, I had the tuna filet because it cost less than the beef or lamb, and it was equally good, The escargot is very good too. This place has some real history and it reeks of it from the horseshoe shaped bar to the one table reserved for the in house ghost. Back in the day this location was once called The Office, so when businessmen were having a drink after a long day, they could call home and say "Hey Honey, I'm gonna be a little late, I'm still at The Office," and they wouldn't be lying. There's still the remains of an olde phone booth near the bar. I wish I could afford to eat here more often, the "Brandy Blu Filet" is melt in your mouth awesome.

On a scale of 1-10, Horse in the Alley is a 2 in Los Angeles and a 9 in Bakersfield. We walked in…read morewith high hopes. They lasted about 30 seconds. There was no host stand, no greeting, and no indication of what we were supposed to do. I eventually asked the bartender about our reservation. He seemed mildly annoyed that I had interrupted whatever invisible task he was doing and told us we'd have to wait for the host. So we waited. And waited. Once seated, we ordered drinks and were served warm bread with butter knives. The problem? There was no butter. Instead, there were candles heating cups of drawn garlic butter that nobody explained. The waiter described it as a powerhouse flavor. Imagine garlic butter LaCroix. Technically present, but only as a rumor. The pacing of service was glacial. Not relaxed. Not upscale. Just slow. The entire evening felt like a social experiment where everyone involved was pretending to operate a fine dining restaurant while waiting to see if customers would notice. We ordered the stuffed mushrooms, which were apparently a house favorite. I sincerely hope that's no longer true. The filling was confusing enough, but someone decided to glaze them with a sweet sauce that made the entire dish taste like a dare. We took a few bites and surrendered. Then came the steaks. My fiancée ordered the filet medium rare. It arrived with the texture of warm oatmeal and was drowning beneath balsamic reduction and Gorgonzola. The steak itself was so soft and underdone it resembled a pink marshmallow more than beef. My strip steak arrived covered in gravy. Not a sauce. Gravy. To complete the experience, we both ordered baked potatoes. Because surely nobody can mess up a baked potato. We were informed that bacon and sour cream would cost an additional $2. Nothing says "premium steakhouse" quite like nickel-and-diming toppings for a baked potato. By the end of the meal, we were struggling to identify a single redeeming part of the experience. The service was slow. The food was baffling. The atmosphere felt like everyone--staff and customers alike--was participating in the same awkward experiment. Horse in the Alley desperately wants to be a fine dining destination. Unfortunately, wanting and being are two very different things. ***Our server Samantha was very sweet and even comped the stuffed mushrooms. But this was easily the worst $200 I've ever spent.

Well, after experiencing many steakhouses throughout the world, I will say that THE BEST RIBEYE -…read moreHANDS DOWN is at Bakersfield - Hungry Hunter SteakHouse (Bakersfield) is BY FAR THE #1 for RIBEYE hands down! Of course their Happy Hour at the Bar (is truly the best pls pls try it) - and don't forget the SALAD WHEEL - that comes with it!!!! Be sure to add ($6 extra) by requesting the Forest Mushroom peppercorn sauce as a topper on the RibEye! NOTE!!!! After visiting Ruth Chris', Salt grass, Outback, black angus. Brazilian steakhouse, (Sardina cantina (Cabo) nothing has EVER come close! We are avid foodie's if u want the best RIBEYE - U MUST GO ! I would not steer u wrong!!! Please comment once you try!!!!!

Heidi Daniel's host from Michael David in Lodi. The brothers are the fifth generation to farm the…read moreland and make delicious wines. This is sustainable farming at its best. Their wines are Mostly Stainless steel fermented. Our Servers Kyle, Syaun & Seth were outstanding. The salmon confit was delicious but a tad too salty. The pork tenderloin with bacon jam was a big miss! The onions were just sweated with very minimal bacon. The polenta was thin & mushy sadly a disappointment. Usually the food is wonderful for these wine events. I don't know why things went awry today. But I have been to many of these events and will be back again. Everyone has the occasional hiccup. The wine was fantastic and Heidi was an entertaining and educational hostess for the winery.

Nice space for any celebration Plenty of space…read more Owner is helpful Chairs an tables can be move to your preference

I tried this new restaurant in Bakersfield at the airport. The service was really good with good…read moremusic playing in background. The food was excellent. I ordered the fried calamari, scallops ceviche, and carne ceviche. All were delicious. I would recommend if you are in the area to give the place a try.

We were headed home and my husband mentioned wanting to stop in at Flame & Fire but not prepared…read moreor hungry enough for the full meal. I had heard some coworkers talk about the amazing Happy Hour, so we decided to give it a try. HH starts at 4:30pm and it was just a bit past that time, so everything was going our way. We were greeted right at the door and encouraged to head to the bar. The area is very inviting and the chairs are super comfortable. It was just the 2 of us but there were other tables occupied and a couple people seated at the bar. It was a Wednesday night and others had our idea and seemed to be enjoying the options. We ordered a couple drinks. I got the mango caipirinha. I'd never ordered this before but I am a new fan. Delicious! There are other flavors if you are not a mango person. We shared the tacos, bacon wrapped chicken and the tri-tip sliders. I am pretty sure we will be back. The happy hour was exactly what we needed. It was relaxing and we were well cared for.

Flame Fire's bar area is a fantastic spot to unwind. The live music creates such a great…read moreatmosphere, lively without being overwhelming, and it really sets the tone for a fun night out. The cocktails are perfectly crafted, and the hibiscus caipirinha was a standout with bright, refreshing, and beautifully balanced with just the right amount of floral sweetness.

5/5 Stars This was my first visit to a California Texas…read moreRoadhouse, as all of my previous visits have been in Tennessee and North Carolina. I've eaten at the Tennessee locations several times, and they've always had outstanding ribeyes, so I was excited to see how Cali did it. Because this review is epic (IMO) is wanna give a shoutout to Jacob one of the managers ,Daniel our server, Siera the Bartender and Danette also a Manager. When we walked in, one of the managers, Jacob, greeted and seated us, and he happened to be carrying a basket of those buttered rolls with that honey butter, to our table. My lady was definitely hangry, and I think he sensed it because he ensured we didn't have to wait to start eating. Jacob, thank you--I appreciated that more than you probably realized.. THE GRUB: Our first appetizer was the Rattlesnake Bites. They're fried balls filled with cheese and jalapeños. Flavor-wise, they were very tasty, but the texture just wasn't for me. I'd give them 2 out of 5 stars. The best way I can describe them is a ball of crispy crust filled with very soft, almost soupy cheese. Again, the flavor was great--I just expected a different texture. For our Mains my wife ordered the catfish with a loaded baked potato and a side salad. She loved it. She said the catfish was thick, meaty, and seasoned perfectly. The baked potato was cooked just right and topped with ,sour cream,bacon and cheddar, the salad was fresh, and she even commented on how the ranch dressing tasted homemade. Easy 5 out of 5 stars for the catfish plate. I ordered the full rack of ribs with loaded mashed potatoes, and we also got the loaded macaroni and cheese. Apparently, Texas Roadhouse really loves bacon and cheese... and so do I, so we were a perfect match! Everything was flavorful, comforting, and exactly what I was hoping for. 5/5 stars Our server, Daniel, was fantastic. He offered great suggestions, kept my drink filled without me ever having to ask, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. He played a big part in making our first California visit a great one. I also want to recognize Danette, who I believe was the general manager--or at least she carried herself like the person who keeps everything running. She was warm, funny, and genuinely cared about our experience. When she learned we weren't crazy about the Rattlesnake Bites, she immediately removed them from our bill and even gave us a complimentary appetizer for our next visit. That level of customer service says a lot about how they value their guests, and how she wanted our experience to be just right. Finally, a shout-out to Siera the bartender. She was incredibly sweet, and we really enjoyed chatting with her. Honestly, we almost wished we'd sat at the bar, she had been by her lonesome the hour and ten minutes we were there. As we were leaving, she reminded us that we could take some of those delicious rolls home. Since we had ordered a meal for our youngest--who isn't a fan of ribs or catfish--we were excited for her to try the rolls too. It was such a thoughtful ending to an already wonderful interaction. Texas Roadhouse atmosphere and food absolutely delivered. Great food, outstanding service, and a team that genuinely cares about its guests. This California location definitely lived up to the reputation I'd come to expect from Texas Roadhouse right here in Cali.. Texas Roadhouse for the win--5 out of 5 stars!

Great service and food was great as well atmosphere was really cool good time being here def going…read moreback if I'm in the area

KC Steakhouse is another Bakersfield institution. The atmosphere is 1960's Vegas, kind of dark, and…read moreyou'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!

Came here for a friend's birthday. We were told while ordering they will not split the check. They…read morewill 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.

This was our first time eating at Mamma Mia and it will not be our last! We met another couple who…read morehad arrived before us (they called and rsvp'd same day) and we didn't see them inside. We were so wrong - this place looks quaint and cozy at first glance but it opens up! After getting sat down with our party, the server took our drink orders and we ordered a mushroom satchel plate for the table. We ended up ordering another plate for the table. Plates were gone before I could get a drool worthy photo. Our drinks came and they were delicious. Like seriously, I'd like to take a moment to remember our drinks. Okay back to it. The entrees came and everything was so good. It was such a nice time to talk and eat and talk and eat. Such a pleasant place!

They have the best fillet mignon in Bakersfield, prove me wrong…read more I always order the meatballs as an app. Love the sauce. Solid bar staff. Great server staff all very good and very attentive. Make a reservation they are very organized Their pasta is great but the chicken, steak and pork chops are the best in town.

This is my go-to restaurant when I'm here in Bakersfield doing my regular visits to clients here…read more The first time I came here was with my wife and a friend and we loved their food here. They have a good variety of delicious food items. The place is interesting with nice good ambience. They play music a bit loud but I guess it's a right fit for their concept. The people working here are friendly and provide great service. Yesterday, Aug 5, I came to dine here again and I enjoyed their clam chowder and fettuccine alfredo with shrimps. Then I drove back to Los Angeles very satisfied. Halfway to LA, I realized I left my credit card at the restaurant. I called them and spoke to Fernando who confirmed to me they have my credit card. He said they will close at 9pm but someone will still be there if I make it before 9:30pm. I got back to the restaurant at 9:25 and true enough, Mykayla was there and handed my credit card back to me, though they are closed already. Thank you to Fernando and Mykayla for the great help to get me my card back. Thank you to the wonderful people who work here and the management who ensures the wonderful food, topnotch service and people who work here, like Fernando and Mykayla! I'm always going to dine here when I make my client rounds in Bakersfield and will surely make it a point to bring family and friends here when they are with me.

I visited The Vault for the first time with some friends during happy hour. The restaurant wasn't…read moreoverly busy when we arrived, and I really liked the unique bank-themed décor. A bank vault door was part of the decor, wallpaper featured people standing in line at a bank, the menu was designed like a newsletter, and the glass panels displayed the names of various historic banks. It was a fun and creative concept. Unfortunately, the service was a major disappointment. A waiter took our order promptly, but it took a very long time for our food to arrive. We could actually see our food sitting on the counter, yet no one brought it to our table. At some point, our original server ended his shift without letting us know, and we were left wondering what was happening with our order. After we flagged down another employee, someone else stepped in to help, but service remained extremely slow. We eventually had a third server bring our bill. To make matters worse, not all of our items were included on the check, so we had to point that out and wait for a corrected bill. I ordered the flatbread with mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions, and it was good. However, the poor service overshadowed the meal. Some of our group finished eating while others were still waiting for their food and drinks, which made for a frustrating dining experience. I'm not sure I'd go back any time soon. Maybe they need more time to work out the kinks and work on better service.