We love Bakersfield and often go there with friends for just the day or for several. There is…read morealways something to do and new places to explore. We drove by Temblor Brewing, somehow we had missed it as we have been on this road many times. It is a real brewery and you can see the big aluminum stills set up. Sadly there was quite a line. I don't know if they take reservations, so check. Parking is easy. The place looks new and is so clean and really comfortable. They had several beers on to tap to check out and a very nice menu. It is all written on a board so you order and have a sit. They had live music which was great and fun. I don't know the schedule so call. Their salads are great and they have a few. They also have burgers and steak and we loved their chicken. The service is great. You will love this place.

We stopped in Temblor Brewing to check it out while running errands and we had been wanting to…read morecheck this place out for a while! We saw the line and stood in it while looking at the menu board and food menu too. We put in our orders and found our seat - there was live music on stage too - it was early in the day so we were surprised to be able to see it, a happy surprise for sure! I ordered an iced tea and its a self serve station - I loved the tea, it was brewed really well so anyone who wants a great tea come here! We wanted to get some food and both got salads - they were great salads, very fulfilling and all ingredients were treated well - I am picky with chicken and this chicken on my salad is like my favorite chicken now. There are lots of different beers so my husband was very happy to be able to try them. This place was awesome and we'll be back for sure, I loved the historical signs and facts on the wall near the entrance to the bathrooms too, it's nice to have ties to the history of the region.

First time eating an Centro Cali, Food was delicious, pork belly bites 8/10 cesar salad 7/10…read morePineapple pizza 100/10 the sauce in the pizza was just amazing vodka pasta 10/10 will be coming back

I always drive by this place when I'm heading downtown, but never stopped in. On the weekend, I…read morefinally got a chance to visit! When I walked in, I was immediately greeted by the hostess and seated at the table. My guest and I shared the Wood-Fired Margherita pizza and a side Caesar salad. It was plenty filling for us. The ambiance was great with the music, open seating and lighting. I felt like this was "My kind of place!" As a chef, I loved seeing the kitchen layout with the wood-fired stove setup. It was a great experience with great service provided. We even shared a slice of carrot cake.

One of our go to places in Bakersfield and hang out. They have a great selection of craft beer…read morefrom all over including some of my favorites: Green Cheek, Bottle Logic, ISM, etc. Everyone is super friendly (staff and customers) and the pet game is usually on point.

I'm a big fan of sours and as such I went to Dionysus for a long time but they seems to be drifting…read moreaway from the sours and haven't really had anything new recently. I noticed this place right next door so I thought I'd give it a quick try. The staff were very friendly and greeted me upon entry. They even had a dog walking around wanting pets, they are pet friendly so I gave her a little love. They have a great selection of sours and other beers in the coolers. They aren't the cheapest but they are bringing them in from other great local places so expect $8-9 a can if you want to the hit coolers. They have a great selection on tap as well so sit down and enjoy some great company and great drinks.

What can I say? Soooo glad we stopped here at The Botanist for lunch today on our way to Paso…read moreRobles. My husband commented that it made him want to move to Bakersfield which made our server Emily laugh. Limited parking in back and some street parking. We walked in without a reservation at 11:15 on a Friday and were the first customers of the day. Great decor, dim lighting, vintage looking furniture which does not sacrifice comfort for artistry. Our cocktails and meals were spectacular: Botanist Fashioned: 5/5-the brown sugar cinnamon syrup added a spicy bite to each sip which was unexpected and fun. Watermelon Sugar High:4/5-refreshing with watermelon juice freshly made in house and an ice cube with mint frozen in it. Seared cauliflower: 4/5-great appetizer for 2. The crispy chicken sandwich and the Botanist smash burger:5/5-Both had super flavorful pickles and toasted buns which always add a lovely crunch to each bite. If you're ever in Bakersfield and are at least 21, this place is well worth it! We'll hopefully be back someday. Highly recommend!

Great drinks Service…read morewas mid no customers. Dark lighting good for couples. Good spot for a cozy connection.

My favorite place in town! I am so thankful to have a tiki bar located so close to me with such…read moregreat bartenders. If you are looking for a great community, look no further than here! Tiki Ko is constantly holding weekly meet-ups for tiki bar fans and I highly recommend the Explorers Club on Tuesday if you are looking for something to do during the week! They also have Mug Club on Wednesdays and trivia on occasion, so there is a reason to go for everyone! Just make sure you eat before as they don't serve food.

Haven't been in here for probably 15 years. It's changed- a bit. I love Tiki bars and I go to every…read moreTiki bar I can find. It's tiny- like a lot of tiki spots. Decor is nice. Little hidden gems. Lighting is dark with bits color and neon popping through. The Bar Top curves around the bar- there are two booths that seat 5-6 and two short tables next to them- one seats 4- the other will comfortably seat two. There are a few bench style seating areas at the front with some short coffee tables. Think- skater tiki bar. The drinks were good- small menu if you're not sure what you want or are new to tiki. Both sides of the menu are the same menu. There are some nice mocktail options as well- you don't see that often. The service for me is mixed- it wasn't busy- steady but not busy- 1/4 full. I ordered two drinks to start for our table- (no cocktail servers here/not unusual for a small Tiki bar) I asked for a soda water- the bartender looked at me without a word- popped open a can of soda water and walked away. When he walked back by, I asked for a glass of ice- he said nothing and I got an eye-roll huff. I almost left. I don't think providing a glass with ice to pour your canned room temp soda water in, is too wacky an idea to be perturbed by the request. The female who took the order was friendly, smiled and was professional. We got a third cocktail- the Mai Tai. The grumpy bartender was friendlier this time. So, that helped. Maybe he felt overwhelmed and I threw off his groove by asking for water- then a glass... either way- being annoyed wasn't cool. The music.... Wasn't Tiki- it threw off the "Tiki Vibe" and made it feel typical small local bar that serves only Tiki drinks with some Tiki decor. It didn't take you to the land of Tiki- disappointed. Drinks were good.

This restaurant has popped up numerous times on my social media feeds so I decided to pop in today…read morefor a quick lunch. The place is in downtown Bakersfield and does not have dedicated parking so make sure that you plan to park in the parking garage or on the street. Luckily I was able to find something on the corner across the street at one of the busiest times of the day. The place is very small, so true to its name... It's in a very small corner of the building. It was hard for me to tell where the front desk was because there is a wall partition that goes well above the heads of anyone standing over at the counter, so I waited a few minutes before anyone noticed I was there. There were no tables on the terrace... It was full of mosquitoes anyway so I doubt anybody would want to sit there. The front part of the restaurant was occupied as well as the booth along the corridor, so I had to go sit at a very small table around the corner next to the bathroom. The menu has a lot of food options, and there are definitely options for vegetarians. They range from common appetizers to seafood and soups to Oaxacan specialties such as mole and quesadillas with Oaxacan cheese. I was super excited to try this place based on what I saw on social media and was quite hungry. Despite the place being small, it had a very busy and bustling kitchen, you could hear the activity in the kitchen, such as pots and pans, and the fryer being used. The places decorated in Mexican decor and is actually quite cute. I ordered chicken mole Oaxacan-style, which means the mole was very dark almost black. My plate came with refried beans and some cheese as well as Mexican rice. It also included flour or corn tortillas, the corn tortillas I was told were made on site so I opted for those. I ordered Jamaica but the server accidentally brought me cucumber and lime. I had a tiny sip of the cucumber and lime beverage and it was very sweet and did not taste like cucumber or lime. When I reminded the server that I ordered, hi Mika, she brought it over immediately and was very nice about it the Jamaica was better tasting. The server brought over chips and salsa. The salsa was was not thick and it was almost as if they added water to make it stretch a bit. The chips were nothing special, they like salt and they were starting to go stale. I was super excited when I got my food. It was nice and hot. The mole was tasty but not as tasty as I've had at other places and it seemed like they just put more sauce on top of a boiled chicken thigh. I am used to the chicken being cooked with the mole sauce so that it integrates with the sauce or it is served shredded and then integrated into the sauce. The rice did not seem fresh to me, it was tasty but dry like when you reheat it. The beans were OK, there was nothing special about them. While the tortillas did appear to be made by hand, I don't think they were freshly pressed and made right as I ordered my meal, even though it took a moment to get my food. The tortillas probably were made before and reheated therefore, they got cold quickly and were dry. I hope to go back and try the enchiladas and maybe the experience will be different or perhaps I can go on a day when the rice is freshly made and the tortillas are hot off the press. But today was not that day. Enjoy! PS. I forgot to add that my mole dish was rather pricey coming in at $18. Also, the restaurant charges $.75 as a service fee, I did not ask what it was for... But I will say it was not advertised anywhere at the front desk or on the menu that you would be charged a service fee. Overall, with tax, service fee and tip my meal was just under $32.

Went in to try their traditional Oaxaca enchiladas because I heard good things about it. The mole…read moredidn't disappoint, it had good flavor but it was a bit too sweet for my liking. The atmosphere was cute and cozy, the place is fairly small but also offers outside seating. The aguas frescas were delicious, highly recommend the pineapple agua fresca. Service was nice, and would recommend this place if you're looking for flavorful traditional Oaxaca food

On my goodness one of the best food spots here in town!!! Already planning my next visit back! 10/10read more

Cute little hotel restaurant/sports bar that is located on the first floor of the Padre Hotel. The…read moreBrimstone Bar features a food menu of typical gastropub bites including pretzel bites, burgers, hot wings, calamari, etc. The server was huslin and bustlin since they were like one of two servers working the entire bar and I will always have respect for that. What I appreciated most was the ability to do laptops up at their community tables without any pushback. Very much appreciated! The woodsy decor was a nice touch and there's a few tvs to catch a game or two.

As you open your car door, you can smell the meals cooking on the grill. Open the double doors the…read moresmell of bbq slaps you in the face. Order at the cash register and patiently wait for your # to be called as your stomach growls at you with hunger. But one thing at Firestone you never wait that long. Those cooks are amazing and fast and good at what they do. The screens in every inch of the building so that you can't ever miss your event. Bring all your friends after an event, work, of a tee off and cool down with a couple of cold draft beers that rotate constantly

I stopped by today and ordered my food to go, and the service was quick and efficient. The prices…read moreare also very reasonable, especially considering how generous the portions are. Of course, I had to try their famous tri-tip sandwich and added a side of fries. The sandwich was loaded with tri-tip, tender, flavorful, and paired perfectly with their BBQ sauce. The fries were a great addition and made the meal even more filling. I also ordered the Southwestern salad with chicken, and when I opened the container, I was honestly impressed by how much food they packed in there. It was huge, fresh, and loaded with chicken, avocado, black beans, corn, peppers, and plenty of toppings. Definitely not one of those salads that leaves you hungry afterward! I also have to give Firestone Grill credit for the sauces. They gave me two large containers of BBQ sauce AND two generous containers of dressing. As someone who hates when restaurants give you one tiny sauce for an entire meal, I appreciated that more than I probably should. No sauce rationing over here! I did takeout this time, but they offer self-seating and have a full bar, so next time I definitely want to dine in, grab a drink, and enjoy the full experience

Nice selection of Cigars, Good Beers and Wine too. I was greeted upon entering and everyone in the…read moreplace is friendly.

My husband loves cigars. He's recently discovered the newly redone 17th Street Cigar Lounge. I've…read morebeen there a few times with him, and I've enjoyed it every time. The service is great. You can chat with everyone. It's like a local Cheers.

Went thereafter Saturday for my friend bday party. The var was classy nice benches and barstools…read more The KJ was great the crowd cheered every one on and danced. The prices are good as well.

The female bartender was not only rude, but just trash. She yelled at us in front of all of the bar…read morebecause we didn't pull out our ID's quick enough for her. This was a regular place I'd visit. No mas. Not ever again. I won't spend a penny here again .