We came right after church Easter Sunday and decided to come here. We had ask about one of the…read morespecials they had and the waiter said no one orders from the specials on the blackboard which was odd to say. I'm pretty sure the waiter was a bit inebriated and I was afraid he was going to drop our food on one of us, especially the long reach of plates full of food! Luckily there were no mishaps. We did have to keep asking for certain things more than once. The food was l decent and they were great on accommodating my wants even though the waiter seemed skeptical that they wouldn't. The ambiance was plain and simple.

Went to JoJo's mid afternoon on a Saturday. We were the only ones there. The ambiance was nice and…read moreit was plenty spacious. Lots of seating, with a little bit of everything going on in the way of decorations. The hours advertised online are NOT their actual hours of business. That needs to be updated. Our waitress was attentive and nice as well. Had there been more people I'm certain she still would have provided the same. As for the food. It was ok. Nothing grand. My husband ordered the fish and chips and it came with a bowl of vegetable soup. The soup was bland and the broth lacked a lot of flavor. Although the pieces of fish were huge, there was little to say about how they tasted. The deep fry was cooked to a perfect crisp, but the fish was mushy and I could see the disappointment in my husband's face. He was also not at all pleased with the coleslaw. It wasn't your typical vinegar/sweet dressed slaw. Something was different in it. Almost like a horseradish taste in the dressing. So, I asked if there was. The waitress asked the cook and they said no, there wasn't. Not sure what it was, but I t did taste different. I on the other hand liked it. But then again, I like horseradish. My order consisted of a chef's salad. When you read the menu and it tells you that it will have bacon and tomato wedges in it you'd think you'd be getting a salad with pieces of bacon and regular size tomato wedges. Nope. My salad came with a strip of bacon on top of it, leaving me to break it into pieces and the so called wedges were two little cherry tomatoes cut in half. The ham and turkey was good. However, cheddar cheese shavings would have been a nice alternative to the Kraft like sandwich singles that were stacked and then cut into long strips. I had to separate them all before I could enjoy my salad. All in all in tasted good, but nothing exciting. Oh! and they have a wide selection of deserts to choose from. None of which we ordered, but they're in a showcase as soon as you walk in. All looked delicious. They also have an ice cream pie kept in the back. The restaurant is nice. The waitress was nice and we had a nice lunch. Was it 5 star worthy. No. It was just o.k. Definitely not going to be our "go to" restaurant.

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.

Big back activies with the kids. This place is really cute…read moreinside and has big screen TV'S. The service was great and food was delicious. I was going to give this place a 4 because the ribeye was not to my liking but the rest of the food was amazing. I tried the mushroom it was something new for me. It wasn't bad but I wouldn't order it again. The mashed potatoes and all three gravies are well seasoned and some of the best in Bakersfield. The hash browns are NOT OILY which I absolutely loved and the eggs were cooked to perfection. Great taste and texture on the fried steak. Coffee is amazing, the grilled pork chops were okay but the country potatoes are really good. I will definitely be stopping by again, great service, great food and awesome portions. Btw biscuits are fantastic and so are the onion rings with the ranch.

Took the granddaughter the other night with MoMo. We had a blast the place was only about half full…read more. The server was spot on and took time taking our order. Around the dining area are a bunch of TV's with all of your old time favorites. That is if you are from the 60's on. I ordered the fish n chips. It came with 3 filets with were friend to perfection. Someone the absolute best I've had in Bakersfield. The coleslaw could've been made by my mom from Georgia. I was a great Southern Slaw. The fries were cooked perfectly. A nice crunch but yet a little soft center. After dinner we had to hit the ice cream. The once Scherbs that was known to be at Brookside by Cal State then City Sandwich has it's home in Honey I'm and has been for a while. All in all it was a great experience and delicious dinner.

We were going through Bakersfield to visit family near the area and was looking for some healthy…read moreoptions. I use to live in Bakersfield and although it's huge town healthy restaurants are not easy to find. I found this place on Yelp. My daughter and I decided to give it a try. The location was odd but we went in anyway. Wow, we are so pleased that we did. The atmosphere was breezy and clean. Minimalist and modern. The staff was personal and professional, yet friendly. The food was delicious. We had the pancakes and oatmeal brûlée. Absolutely perfect. You can taste the extra passion they put into their food. It tasted like dessert but was a healthy breakfast made with clean ingredients. Loved it! We will be back for sure!

the owner was very kind, he brought our table a sampling of a great appetizer which was delicious…read more however when our dinners were served my husband's enchiladas were cold and my salad was severely lacking gusto. the greens were soggy and the amount of chicken was less than expected for a dinner entree. the chicken wad also tough from being over cooked. i did send my salad back, however what they brought back wad was not an improvement. being absolutely exhausted from our drive in and taking another couple as guests we could not complain as really was what we wanted to do. Overall, a clean and elegant environment but the service, portions and quality were lacking.

The 18Hundred is such a fun place to come and dine at! I love that this building was once a…read moreSecurity Trust. The modern decor doesn't take away from the whole vibe. The neon signs are especially fun too. I came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. I was the first to arrive, and since they don't do reservations, I requested a table. We were expected to be quite a large party (approx.10-12), so it was pretty difficult getting seated quickly since they had to figure out spacing. But that's understandable with how limited the seating is already. I was between getting the zucchini fries and the brussels sprouts, because their brussels sprouts are so tasty and flavorful. But ended up ordering the zucchini fries, because they are incredible! They're nice, hot and crispy, and go amazing with their ranch! For my main dish I ordered the Wild Caught Cajun Salmon Salad. I had never had it before but it was really good & filling! The food took a little long to come out, but again, it was understandable with the amount of people in our party. Overall, I was satisfied with my visit and will definitely come back!

Best burgers in town!!!! I don't use best lightly I truly mean it their burgers are the best! I…read morerecommend the bako burger! Also they make amazing mixed drinks. 10/10 spot!

A Delicious Thank You to Teachers!…read more What an incredibly thoughtful way to give back to the community! One of our teachers at school entered a drawing for a free catered lunch from Locale Farm to Table, and we were so lucky to win! The drawing was the owner Heather's way of giving back and showing her appreciation for teachers. She was especially touched by our teacher's story, which made the win feel even more meaningful. Many of us who work at the school already dine at Locale and absolutely love the food, so we knew we were in for a treat. Heather brought some of their most popular dishes, including a hot honey goat cheese spread with Pyrenees bread, roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts, a fresh garden salad, and a chocolate and strawberry pastry for dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious! What really stood out, though, was how much thought Heather put into making sure everyone could enjoy the meal. She heard that we had some vegetarians among us and went above and beyond by preparing additional dishes without bacon so everyone had plenty to eat. That extra touch meant so much and really showed how genuinely caring and thoughtful she is. Having this incredible meal right before the first day of school was such a special treat. Teachers and school staff work incredibly hard, and feeling appreciated in such a generous way was truly wonderful. Thank you, Heather, for your generosity, kindness, and for supporting our school community! We are so grateful, and, of course, already looking forward to our next visit to Locale!

My mom mentioned how good this place was. She's been here a few times with her coworkers…read more First off, ambience was nice, nice air conditioning because it was 103°F outside Bathroom was clean, only complaint was they were out of soap, so i substituted using hand sanitizer. Service was excellent, Dakota was such a nice waiter. Food came out fairly quick and they didn't mind that we moved tables. Food tasted AMAZING. I got the Cowboy BBQ salad with fries. I also got the apple juice to drink which was nice and cold. I got an Arnold Palmer with watermelon Fresca and it was good too. Prices were pretty good, seeing it's a farm to table eatery in this economy. They were also very kind about our dietary restrictions. I have celiac disease and my sister is dairy free, so she substituted a few things on her burger. We inhaled our dinner, it was soooo yummy Seriously tho, Dakota was the best waiter, give him a raise or som

I met a friend here for dinner and drinks. I've never been before and I found out It's under new…read moremanagement. I was surprised when I walked in because I thought the place was much bigger. It is a long and narrow establishment with a trendy vibe. Decorated with wine barrels and bottles which give it an industrial feel. We were greeted by a server immediately upon entering but he wasn't very friendly. I placed an order for a Tito's press for my first round and the hubs ordered a Tito's and tonic. For our next round I ordered a Tito's and tonic and was given another vodka press. After scanning the QR code and checking out the menu, we decided on the shrimp ceviche as an appetizer with the shrimp tacos and a chicken taco salad. The menu is soooo small! I came in with an appetite and there wasn't much to choose from. The hubs said the ceviche was too salty but the shrimp tacos were good. I thought the taco salad was delicious and I finished it all. My friend ordered the garlic shrimp and also said they were salty and at $24.99 for just 6 shrimp, she would not order them again. The weirdest part was there was a big labradoodle inside the restaurant! I thought it crazy at first since there is a patio that is just fine for dogs. Look, I'm a dog lover, but inside of a restaurant is crazy to me! What if people are allergic? What if the dog jumps on the table? This dog was roaming all over the place...it was under our table looking for scraps and I even seen it sniffing a patrons legs at one of the high top tables. Anyway, this place is decorated super cute, the food was okay and the dog seems to be one of the owners so it seems it's going to be there indefinitely. I don't think I'll be going back but you should give it a try.

I'm always looking for a good whiskey bar and Cask Strength fit the bill…read more All of the folks behind the bar were friendly and fun to have conversations with. My bartender, Alec, made a great Old Fashioned. I only came in for a couple drinks before a show downtown, but I was recommended their Chili Relleno. And thank goodness I was. It was delicious. They were kind enough to turn on the Dodger game when I asked and I ended up spending well over an hour watching my team secure a win before heading out. The location is awesome and pretty much anything you'd like to do downtown is walkable distance to and from the bar. The bar has changed ownership recently. But with drinks this good, yummy food, and stellar service, Cask Strength Bar and Kitchen has a bright future in Bakersfield!

They always have great drinks and great service!! I love coming during different seasons to see…read morewhat's going to be in the menu.

Crash is a nice place for really good signature drinks. One of the best espresso martinis I've had…read morein downtown Bakersfield.

Just finished brunch. Waffles w/Mariann berries. DELISH‼…read moreMadi was our Server, excellent I must say. Love the always friendly atmosphere and most relaxing way to start a shopping day. Back in a few days for more‼

Wondered why a usually busy place should be so empty ? It took awhile to get seated and awhile to…read moreplace a drink order and a food order. As we waited for our order it sounded like a party in the kitchen. A man trying to pay had to call into the kitchen to get someone. I always liked this restaurant good food large portions reasonably priced good service. Not anymore ! Poor service for the few customers. When our food finally arrived the eggs were cold the sausage was burned and the hash browns were warm. The only thing hot was the biscuits and gravy. My wife's huevoes rancheros were nasty. When the check came my wife noticed a $1.88 administrative fee. She asked what it was and after bad food poor service higher prices and then a surcharge that's the end for this Spencer's. I never thought I'd ever say that.

I'm obsessed. My cousin and I tried Sweet Bites N Ice for the first time today and we were not…read moredisappointed. The service was pretty fast. Despite that there's only one kiosk to order from, the line moves along quickly. The menu is a little overwhelming at first for an indecisive person like me, but I like that it's huge and easy to read. It was 102° outside, so I ordered the guava watermelon agua fresca. It was refreshing and the perfect blend of flavors. Not only did this drink keep me cool, but they also have plenty of shade, fans, and mist to keep customers comfortable at the picnic tables.

I love churros and decided to come back for the churro funnel cake. The menu is extensive, so many…read moredelicious options to choose from. I ordered from a kiosk and when my order is ready, they called my name. We sat outside on the picnic benches they have set up under shade. They also have misters with the fans blowing the kept us cool. The portion size is big and is was a great size to share among the six of us.