We picked this place on the way back home from Death Valley as we were starving! It seemed like a fun bar but we were there to eat! The food was pretty good albeit kinda smallish portions. Everyone at our table seemed to enjoy the food as there were no complaints. The service was good. Our waitress was very attentive. I would recommend this place. read more

Drinks are decent. Typical small town bar but the food is amazing! Especially love the biscuits at breakfast

The food is hit and miss. The menu is fairly expensive in that all dishes are sold à la carte. You have to order any sides separately and each of them are $8. A $30 ribeye turns in to a $46 dinner with two sides. You add an additional $12 for a house salad. The entire meal now costs $58 without drinks. At the end of the day, the Patriot is fairly expensive for mediocre food. I would not recommend the Patriot as a family dining experience, it's just too expensive. read more

My coworkers and I came to this establishment on a recommendation and we were not disappointed. The owner spent some time at our table with his beautiful dog. read more

We were stuck in Ridgecrest. Found this dog freindly bar. WOW. What a great places so large and fun in there. Great food and service!

Brunch at The Patriot did not disappoint! Bobbie made the absolute best espresso martinis . I got to try four different flavors and they were all amazing, but the chocolate one stole my heart. On top of that, my bagel sandwich was fresh, flavorful, and so satisfying. Service was super fast! Between the food, drinks, music, and great vibes, this spot is a must for brunch! 10/10 read more

The Patriot Bar - Omelet with bacon. Bagel with cream cheese, onion, turkey, and arugula. Chocolate espresso martinis - Sports Bars Near Me - Ridgecrest, California

Where has this place been hiding for all my visits to Ridgecrest! Hubby (who grew up in RC) said that the town has long been needing this kind of place. It was a bowling alley once upon a time but it doesn't feel like the bar and restaurant were shoehorned it. It's a good flow from the bar to the tables with the pool area off to the side. The large open area was being used for a cornhole competition and there were high top tables around the edges for people to cheer on their teams. We did park in the back and walked all the way around to the front that faces the road to Trona. That one enters into the bar and Doja the Hostess with the Mostest came over to let me pet and adore her. Hubby & I walked up to the sign that said Stop Here and we did. I wish I could remember her name...but she was our server. She gave us a choice of places to sit and took our drink orders. Hubby had two Jack Sours which he enjoyed a lot. I had water...I had to drive us back to the Best Western. First - server took great care of us. She stopped by regularly but didn't hover to see if we needed anything. Second - food came out quickly and was so good. I had the grilled steak salad and they used a lovely mix of greens that were fresh. And the tomatoes were ripe. The grilled steak was perfectly medium rare, had a nice smoke ring, and solid beef flavor. Hubby had the French Dip and intended on only eating half but it was so good, he finished it. (note, the only green thing on that plate was the pickle and no fries or anything. And that's ok. The price was very affordable for all that delicious rib eye.) Third - I found the people there to be kind, polite, and fun. There were a lot of families and they were having a nice time as well. We exited the side entrance that takes you out to the patio, and then we went out the gate and walked back around to our car. We'll be back. read more

The Patriot Bar - Grilled steak salad with a super fresh salad mix and ripe tomatoes. - Sports Bars Near Me - Ridgecrest, California

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Expensiveish. burnt pizza. (No replacement brought) late appetizer. don't order a salad. the waitstaff was great, but the food runner gave my husband's burger and fries to someone else. we had to wait. great ambiance accept for the unleashed pitbull complete with water and food dish came wandering by. I would NOT have brought my kids had I known. so many dog breeds! why do you pick the one at the top of the bite list? do you have insurance? all around, we are never going back. management did nothing for our bill. I come from the restaurant business and after having goofed up the burger and bunt the pizza, they presented us with the ENTIRE bill. Never do that. No apology no free this. Absolute disgrace. Fries were over seasoned frozen kind. Burger so-so. A disgrace, we seriously went to the habit after. read more

We came in for breakfast and were blown away. The omelettes were fresh, fluffy, and packed with flavor , the perfect start to the day. Later on, we tried their Philly cheesesteaks, and wow...loaded, cheesy, and cooked just right. Definitely one of the best I've had in a long time. The drinks deserve their own spotlightthe espresso martinis were next-level. Huge shoutout to Bobbie behind the bar for mixing them perfectly! And Jen made sure our food came out hot and exactly how we wanted it, with such friendly, attentive service. If you're looking for great food, strong drinks, and an awesome team that makes you feel welcome, Patriot Bar & Grill is the spot. We'll definitely be back! read more

The Patriot Bar - Classic Espresso martini with cold foam - Sports Bars Near Me - Ridgecrest, California

This place seemed to have been a ripoff. I have never been charged as much as I was charged and then had to pay extra for the non alcoholic portion of the drink all I ordered was a gin and tonic. Not only was the drink overpriced, but to get charged extra for the tonic was ridiculous. They sure showed me. 1 drink and I knew I didn't want to spend another dollar there... read more

Great atmosphere. Friendly bartenders. All around good experience. The food was awesome. I had a stuffed potato, a lot of food. Highly recommend this place. read more

The food was amazing! The owner and his staff was so friendly. They were willing to accommodate my little sister who's special needs. We are definitely coming back!! Very clean and spacious!! read more

Went in for the pony espresso Martinis and they were so delicious! This bar has such a better vibe and feels so welcoming special thanks to Bobbie who bartends there she is amazing!!!! read more

The owner was very weird and aggressive. He switched the half time show to the other show which is whatever, it's your bar I don't agree with it but he does have the right to do so. But he does not have the right to be up in people's faces (intoxicated by the way) being the aggressor when all the table in front of us did was ask to turn on one TV to the actual half time performance. Don't know what the owner is going through to have so much anger and hate in his heart but I genuinely hope he heals from whatever it is he's going through because watching him act like a little baby in people's faces was embarrassing and sad to see. Praying for you pal. read more

Beefed up security and barbed wire fences really reminded me of prison.... Not that I've ever been lol. Wait staff was on point and the food was too of the line Coco and Kaylee were excellent and will be back when the times right read more

Had the Antipasto Salad. Homemade Italian dressing made right. Highly recommend trying it out. Oh and had the Crème Brûlée yum

Had the BEST Espresso Martinis today, made by Bobbie! Everytime I go in I have the best time with the best vibes. Go listen to good music with the best espresso marts! read more

Great food, great service, and friendly atmosphere with plenty of room. Loved the pizza!

Stopped in specifically for the espresso martinis and brunch! Bobbie absolutely knocked the martinis out of the park, perfectly made! She was quick and they definitely hit the spot! read more

We did not dine here so I won't leave a review on the food but we attended a concert here and in my whole adult life I have never had a worse experience. I had to bus my own table and get my own drinks after paying over $800 for a VIP table and cocktail service. They sold me a VIP TABLE and then had people STANDING IN FRONT OF US for the whole 45 minutes of a bullshit concert! The sound was absolutely terrible and after 1 song the band got off stage because the feedback was so bad. I cannot fathom charging that money and not providing and actual show and service! Absolutely disgusting. read more

Employees are great, music is loud (which I think is a plus), I think they have Karaoke sometimes too, the dancing is fun, delicious food, and the outdoor seating area is cool. The bathrooms are usually very clean, and parking is pretty easy to get in and out of. read more

Driving through we are from Pittsburgh Pa, Erie Pa and Charleston, SC. We found this place off the beaten path while traveling Rt 395 N. Food was good and beer was cold! Service friendly and Music not bad. I would come again if I found myself driving through. Enjoy!!! Say Hi to Tom and Doja read more

Food is delicious, atmosphere is amazing, wait staff is on point! Thanks for having a safe place with epic nightlife in the high desert!

Bartender was great . Owner was at the bar drunk and disrespectful to the patrons trying to have a good time and minding their business. He was Rude, disrespectful and a loud mouth and definitely has metabolic syndrome. This place reminds me of an episode of bar rescue. read more

Sorry to say but the drunk owner hanging at the bar calling the shots and the inattentive bartender who spends more time on her cell phone and vaping rather than serving patrons get a next to zero rating. The food is good but inconsistent and the bar tending is as inconsistent. This place could be one of the busiest places in town but unfortunately it's missed managed. read more

Full disclosure: I work here on weekends as a doorman and bar-back. That being said, you can take my review at face value. The food here is easily better than any other bar around that serves food.They're brand new and still working out the kinks as far as what hours they want to the kitchen open, what specials they want to serve, etc. This establishment is a bar first and foremost but their selection of food is great. The burgers are made with brioche buns, the steak is well cooked, and the stuffed baked potatoes are to die for. Personally, I substitute their waffle cut fries for the loaded potatoes. The kitchen doesn't have a problem with substitutions like that which makes it great in my book. The owner of the bar (Tom) is friendly and straight to the point. He is a veteran who loves this country and he's not afraid to speak his mind. He will talk with you and make sure you enjoy your visit here. Also the bar tenders here are all very professional and fast. read more

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Family friendly * My family and I were looking for a burger before we headed out to the pinnacles to camp. We were greeted by the owner and he explained how they prepared their burgers. It sounded like they put a lot of love in it. We each got a build your own and my husband got the fried chicken sandwich with a side of fries. Everything was a 10/10 Very flavorful burger, my husband loved his sandwich. Our waitress went out of her way on many occasions and was so nice. Great experience all around. We will always make it a point to come back when driving through Ridgecrest. read more

I've eaten here many of times and the food is always amazing. Hands down best place to eat in town. The service is amazing and prices are very reasonable. They also have some of the best entertainment in town i.e. micromania, comedy night, karaoke. I highly recommend this place even if you don't drink. read more

From the exterior of the bar, it looked closed but once I found the correct door (facing the main street versus the rear / side parking lot) it ended up being a very nice establishment and had a good vibe about the place! The service was decent and the bartender & servers were all affable. The bar was well stocked with lots of choices. I tried a Thai curry wing and one teriyaki one as I had already had dinner and took the offer of a shared bite from a friend's order. Both were great! I'll definitely be back and will come in hungry next time and sample some more of their goods. read more

Food was fresh and plentiful. Staff was right on! Definitely a must go when in Ridgecrest! cheers!

Only 3 stars because Day 1. Pulled pork sliders on point. The servers are kinda slow and tend to pay more attention to the locals but we got what we came for. We also tip very generously. Day 2. Regular food menu not available, just some short very specific menu. The attitude from the staff in general was 180 out from the first day. A crappy attitude will send me down the street to anywhere else real quick. We still tipped above average because that's what we do. read more

A month has passed and I've returned with my family this time. We had a good time watching all the TV screens playing different channels, with different genres of music playing from Country musc, Old school Rock 'n' Roll, to Tejano music in Spanish. It's racially diverse there, and everyone feels welcome there. It's the most civilized bar I've been to. Everyone is friendly, a family of out of towners were there. They have thee crispiest onion rings in town and I wanted to go into the kitchen to thank the chef. I wanted to introduce my son to the veteran owner because he is an American hero; but he wasn't there tonight. I highly recommend this place for great food, great service, and a great community atmosphere. read more

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I know it's a bar, but it's not "bar food" at all. The food is seriously so good. I can't brag enough on it. The patriot has definitely added value to the city of Ridgecrest. We don't have enough good food places in RC but this one hits the spot every single time. I've tried many things on their menu and haven't been disappointed yet!! read more

Came here for lunch and shoutout to Vanessa she was quick and attentive. I even mentioned this was the fastest we had ever been served here. We've been here a few times for dinner and it was always a long wait. The food is always good just takes forever. read more

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Me and a coworker were in town to do some work on base. We had never been here before so we thought we'd try something new...and we wish we hadn't. The service was horrible, the owner of the place was sitting at the bar getting trashed and to top it off, me and my coworker both got food poisoning. We ordered different meals but both got chicken wings for appetizers, so I'm guessing it was bad chicken. Definitely won't be going back here! read more

The waitress was very nice and attentive, but the owner (I believe, he was an overweight guy with a dog) was not pleasant. We heard him talking to another table, and he gestured toward our table saying our son looks like a douchebag. Two of our food items came out lukewarm. The other two were hot but nothing to rave about. read more

The patriots bar was awesome. The burgers weren't cheap but are well worth it. The owner came over and explained the process of making the meat. Delicious. I'm a burger conisour and rarely eat out anymore but this was exceptional. I also have never had waffle fries that I liked until these. Light crisp on the outside and soft inside. And a coke was $2.00. After a day of digging for pink halite crystals in Trona, this was a welcome unwind. read more

Outstanding service, but the tri-tip sandwich was not cut properly cut causing the meat to be tough. Also the the bread was not toasted.

Really friendly place with great food and great drinks. Located close to hotels to part then walk over and enjoy your evening. Music and events always going on. Fun place on our stop over for a night on the way to Tahoe. Pleasantly surprised Will definitely be coming back. read more

Miss the days when bars had signs that said "no talking about politics or religion". If I want to hear some clueless meathead ranting on and on and on and ON about politics, I can go hang with my conspiracy-theory-laden uncle. Apparently I'm not keeping up with the "what I'm not supposed to order" mafia when I asked for a Bud Light and started this mouthbreeder on his spiel. Didn't know a thing about that whole mess to be honest and DON'T CARE. The fact that the bartender would let someone like this just randomly blather at strangers (and I'm a stranger--only here for a project on base) and not say "Shut the fuck up, Cletus" is amazing. We moved to the furthest bar seat away from that idiot and all he did was blather on louder. (And: when only great review is from your employee: that's a sign to avoid an establishment in the first place). I'll never be back (Love Partners and it's closer to the hotel) but the only thing I did enjoy was the burger. This is why Yelp needs a 1-10 rating system. Because I'd have given it 2 stars in that system. Thought it would be tough to be worse that the joint that was in here before (can't remember the name of it, it was 10 years ago. The T maybe?) but they're managing to. I probably won't have to worry about this place when I'm back next year, since for a Friday is was pretty slow (walked over to DJ's and they had twice the people in a bar 1/10th the size.). Maybe I'm not the only one who just wants to go out and have a beer and not listen to fools try and argue. read more