Jacob's burgers are delicious! Their smash fries are tasty and everything is freshly prepared…read more Outstanding customer service.

This was my first time trying the burger, and I was shocked. Shocked on the size, presentation, and…read moretaste. I wasn't disappointed in the fries. The fries are always a letdown wherever I go, but these fries are PERFECT! The establishment is very clean, inside and out. Service is fast and friendly. I had no idea the 1/2 patty was going to be so huge because here in Bakersfield patties claiming yo be that size come out skinny, and that's why I ordered two instead of one. I suggest just houng with the ¼. The burger had tomatoes that were soggy, onions that were crispy, lettuce that wasn't wilted, pickles had a good crunch, the meat was seasoned just right, bacon was cooked perfectly and the buns weren't smothered in sauce which makes this burger in my opinion one of the Best in Kern County. Soft serve ice cream on point. I couldn't decide between chocolate or vanilla so I had mixed and it was great. The only thing that was missing which I don't know if they carry them or not but some hot yellow peppers would've put this rating at a solid 11, so with that being said yes I rate this place a solid 10.

The Perch in Frazier Park turned out to be a really enjoyable place to visit, even more than I…read moreexpected before walking inside. The atmosphere felt warm, lively, and welcoming in a way that made it easy to relax and enjoy the moment. The food there tasted genuinely good to me, and every dish had the kind of flavor that makes you slow down and appreciate what you're eating instead of rushing through it. I liked how comfortable everything felt, and I appreciated that I could enjoy my time without feeling pressured or hurried. I noticed a lot of teenagers at this location, which made sense because the place has a fun, friendly vibe that younger people would enjoy a lot. Seeing them there made me realize how much teenagers would love spending time at The Perch, especially since it gives them a spot where they can eat good food, talk, laugh, and feel like they belong. Even though this restaurant was new to me, I didn't realize how much there was to enjoy until I walked around and settled in. I've only visited The Perch one time in my life before writing this review, but that one visit was enough for me to understand why people speak so positively about it. It's one of the most comfortable and enjoyable restaurants I've been to in a while, and I would highly recommend that teenagers go there because it gives them a place to enjoy good food, spend time with friends, and feel part of a lively environment. If you're in Frazier Park and want a spot that feels inviting and fun, The Perch is definitely worth checking out.

Did not expect how amazing the food is considering how isolated the place is. We went there on a…read morerainy night, and the only ones there when we got seated. The server placed us near the heater, which was super nice and thoughtful. Food did take 30-40 mins to get ready, but we passed the time by playing UNO and pool available in the restaurant. The server recommended us some dishes and was nice to offer different ingredient subs to our liking. I did not expect the South African flatbread to be THAT good. It was sweet, crunchy, and delicious. I believe some people will be bothered by the sweetness, but it was perfect for me. They had an amazing list of cocktails and alcohol drinks as well. I enjoyed the ambiance and the intimate environment the place has. Thank you for a wonderful dinner.

Many have done the roadtrip from the Central Coast to Bakersfield via Hwy 166. And Cuyama Buckhorn…read moreis a favorite stop along that route. You can't miss the huge "Coffee" sign visible from the highway. We recently had to drive said route and decided to finally visit. And we were happy we did. Cuyama Buckhorn serves tasty American dishes from biscuits and gravy to burgers. It was lunch, so we had the burgers. Very good! We tried the apple pie as well and it was nice. We stopped by again on the way back home for some coffee. Good stuff. Not a fan of the matcha drink ( but too much milk) Great location for travelers, friendly service. Fun diner vibe. If you're traveling via the 166, definitely stop, have a coffee and a bite to eat.

Another great adventure driving out to New Cuyama to eat lunch at the Buckhorn Cafe. Last time we…read morewanted to stop here there was a field fire up ahead, so we drove back to San Luis Obispo through California Valley, a Wild West adventure on miles and miles of unpaved road, back through time to the Carrizo Plain national monument. The drive out was lovely, with lots of yellow broom blooming on the hills. We passed the Firefighter Monument that my husband tends that commemorates the firefighters killed in the Spanish Ranch fire, and checked out the growth of some oak trees around it. We pulled in for an early lunch at the Buckhorn and got a nice booth near a window. We were waited on immediately and provided water and a new menu with more of an emphasis on breakfast dishes. It was early lunch for us, and I ordered my favorite "Breakfast Salad," a Cobb salad, which has bacon and egg in it. My husband got the pulled pork sandwich, a specialty of the place. There was a delay getting the wine menu, and my first choice had run out, so I tried a white that was close to a Sauvignon Blanc from a local vineyard. I had spied some very authentic looking apple pie coming in, and we ordered a slice for desert. It came with a couple of scoops of creamy ice cream, and had a sure-enough baked through crust with juicy, cinnamony apples inside! On the way to the car, we noticed a local rancher "branding" the building, by pushing his heated up brand into the front wall of the restaurant where many other brands appeared. The paint smoked a bit, and when he was done, a spade appeared on the facade, "Spade Ranch," he told me, literally making his brand relevant to the cafe! We reveled in the beauty of the ride back, appreciated out step back in time into the history of this beautiful valley.

On a road trip, my friend Denise and I were looking for a convenience store in roads that were not…read morepaved with cement nor were they in the center of a chic boutique and a hits-the-spot every time boba shop. Yes, we were basically on dirt roads that saw a few scattered homes here and there, and visible old school phone towers (the brown kind) connected with wires (where crows sit on a row) existed, and not much else. We drove around in some circles, looking for this fabled store and found nothing, not even a Bigfoot. We noted how the moment felt like we were on an Iowa highway because we saw expansive fields and experienced a Middle-America atmosphere. I wanted a small stalk of wheat in between my teeth. As we drove, we saw this place and decided that this joint would replace the store we were looking for. At this point I started to listen to Carry on My Wayward Son by Kansas. If you know, you know. As soon as I entered I felt like I had stepped into a diner in the middle of nowhere, the type of spot where brothers talked about saving people, hunting things, you know the family business. My friend Denise did not know what I was talking about and when I tried to introduce the world to her with corny prompts she decided not to play along. Still for a fan the experience was nothing but a win!(chester). I cannot remember the person who helped us but she was a server who reported that she had lived in the surrounding area for most of her life. She was deepening the believe that we were on a route diner neglected by city reality. During this visit, I had fried okra for the first time in my life. It was weird to taste but not in a bad way. More like I had never tasted this texture before in my life. The texture that I had not tried before in my life was a gooey vegetable. Like the texture of the outside was exactly as advertised--- fried goodness. The actual okra was the gooey part. I do not want to sound crass, truly, I do not, but it did feel like enjoying something slimy, and I will leave it at that. Again, not wrong, just weird But I will not get it again. The server- the homegrown one- gave us fried pickles and these were much more to taste. Like, I i have had fried pickles before and I loved them but I had some that were not for me. But these, these, were pickle spears fried to brown goodness, and the mixture hit green- which does not mean go, more like Hulk enjoys, instead of smashes. It was a simple dish yes- green spear pickle fried but sometimes the goodness of a county fair is exactly what a roadtrip snack should be. The fair came to my table and I am not mad at that. On this trip I did have the Willow Dip which I feel is a close cousin to a french dip. What this place did well, at least I think, is putting it on an onion baguette. I am not sure if onion baguette is a middle-of-nowhere bread, but, I allowed it because the taste of the bread was, like tailored made for me, I am a sucker for onion, and not just because it gives me sexy breath. The food was standard, solid fare. Everything was just good nothing wrong with it, all good with it. The sauces were tasty, and added smoky sweet flavor that was welcomed. So this elevated the dish by addding a hickory taste. It did not save the dishes, but did make them better. The decorations were texas heavy. I should have taken more pictures. But sometimes the imagination allows for a space to feel more than at it is.

Mar 15 2026 - 3.5 stars 4 stars - restaurant cleanliness,…read moredecor, nice wooden vibe 4.5 stars - service - friendly, smiling staff, ready to answer any and all questions 3.5 stars - food, chicken sandwich, onion rings and fries were very good The ribs were dry, over cooked ? Not sure but saving grace was the BBQ sauce - if only the ribs were a little moist and juicy ! This is a good spot to stop when driving to or from LA along the I-5 Kid friendly ! We will be back !

Great food and great service! My husband got the BLT, my daughter got the tri tip mac n' cheese and…read moreI got the bomb cluck slugger. Everything was so good!

Ordered door dash from here over the weekend.They have a large variety of dishes to pick from. I…read moregot the sliders and onion rings. 10/10. Will def be ordering again.

Stopped by for some great food and that's what we got! There was 8 of us and we were heading home…read morefrom spending 2 days in Valencia for a funeral. We all knew we wanted to find a Black Bear diner. Place was so clean. We were seated immediately and drinks arrived fast. Our server was Tausha. She was wonderful! We teased and laughed with her. If you stop there ask her about the guy that wanted the channel changed even though he was sitting in a different area. Our meals were all perfect! Not one mistake . Always had coffee cups filled and drinks. Thank you Tausha for great service today, and Black Bear for delicious food! Oh, and the servings are huge! Not sure when we'll be down that way, but if we do, we will stop again.

I stopped here on Friday to grab a quick meal while traveling to San Jose. The place smelled…read morestrongly of mold--not sure if it's due to poor ventilation or something wrong with the carpet--but it was definitely unpleasant. It took some time to get used to it. The server was polite and seated me quickly since it wasn't very busy. I ordered an omelet, assuming it would be one of the quickest and simplest items to prepare. Instead, it took 40 minutes to arrive. Honestly, if I were at home, I could go to the grocery store, buy the ingredients, prep, cook the omelet, and clean up in that same amount of time. It was surprising--and frustrating--that it took so long, especially after I had to follow up to get my food. The omelet itself was very basic. They chopped and mixed avocado directly into it as a topping, which was unusual since most places serve it on the side. It was also extremely bland--no salt or pepper at all. The vegetables inside were lightly seasoned and had an okay texture, but nothing memorable. The hash browns were the worst I've ever had: slightly raw, oily, and soft. That's especially disappointing considering I cook frozen hash browns at home and they've never turned out this bad. The toast was fine and adequately buttered. I genuinely feel bad for the locals who eat here and, by doing so, encourage the business to keep serving subpar food to new customers. I won't be dining at any Black Bear Diner again--I'd rather get Panda Express or go to the Denny's across the street.

When this place was newly opened it was amazing. The food was delicious and they had a shelf with…read morereally fresh delicious baked goods. As the months went by the quality and offerings have increasingly been disappointing. They also stopped having the rack of baked goods. My latest visit will probably be my last. I was craving comfort food! They advertised a matzo ball soup with a Latin flair showing a photo of a matzo ball soup topped with green onion, chopped white onion and cilantro and jalapenos. Sounded interesting. Soup was missing the avocado, chopped white onion and cilantro! The kitchen said they were out of avocado after serving the soup. This for a special that it being offered only this week! Then my pastrami and corned beef sandwich was pitiful. All tiny end pieces and not much meat. Half was gristle and sinewy yellow muck that should have been removed from the meat! I have never had a sandwich with this stuff in it. I should have returned it! As I was finishing my meal, I saw a table nearby be served the same sandwiches and they had at least twice as much meat and the meat looked normally sliced! I wish I had taken photos of what they served me! I have had the same sandwich before here and it was never like what they gave me today. The latkes were fine with sour cream and apple sauce. Photos attached are from a visit earlier this year.

A hidden gem... 1. Food. Wow the best pita bread and some of the best hummus. I love how they…read moredrizzle the olive oil and sprinkle garbanzo on top. Their hummus plate is excellent 2 fresh and airy - delightful covered interior patio. 3. Service. People. Community. 4. All the food sooo good and appreciate the vegan options. Good matzah ball soup made with veggie broth. If they make matzah balls without egg, then they will be all plant based. Yeah ( great for vegan and egg allergy folks). Also gluten free options too. Classic deli items - spoiled for choice. And did I mention house made pickles?! 5. The library is impressive and compelling. The interactive digital story project is powerful - one feels like they are in the same room and it is informative and emotional. Ok back to the food - Truly the pita is one of the Best ever. And I have spent a lot of time in parts of the world renowned for their homemade pita. Thank you to the team and people who make it happen. Delicious !! Truly this place is a Treasure! A shout out to Yael (yaya) Who greets with a big smile. When you arrive, you may be reminded of bird and butterfly exhibits because you also have to wait for the first set of doors to close before the second open... this is a security measure. Good things await you too When you walk out, you see one of the most beautiful buildings in Santa Barbara. Etta's is beautifully sited to enjoy views of their neighbors's courtyard... Etta's is a gem and a delight in so many ways. Ps all day breakfast including challah French toast

This place was AHMazing!!!! Our waitress Rachel was lovely…read moreand my boyfriend and I ordered something that was on the chef special: Pork Chops & Bass. The service was extraordinary, the ambiance warm and fitting. I also had the restaurants famous Artichoke and it was my favorite part of the meal. Topped it off with Tiramisu my ultimate favorite and I couldn't resist. I highly recommend for date night. If you are visiting the area make sure to make a reservation!

First I will say "Dante". Our excellent very experienced…read morewaiter made this birthday meal very memorable. We had decided prior to coming what we were going to order. Once he elegantly described the specials our minds instantly changed. The rigatoni.... the sliders...and our pasta dish was outstanding. I requested a cocktail (Mescal) and wasn't disappointed. We brought a cake for dessert but opted for a suggestion from Dante. The cake came home with us to enjoy at a later date. A very fun evening.

The owner is lovely and very passionate about his food ! please support, it is slightly pricey when…read moreyou compare to other places in I.V. but i do believe it's worth it , comfort food , made with love !! Nice spot for eating with friends or getting some late night ramen ! Then have a ramen wall you can chose from !

This was a cozy little spot with really friendly service. One kid really loved her omurice, though…read moremy wife wasn't a fan of the bulgogi - it was pretty dry and tough to chew. Everyone dug into my mango snow bowl though, which was the true highlight of our meal. It was a generously-sized portion overflowing with fresh mango, mochi, and sweetened condensed milk and shaved ice.

Hola from the 661!…read more Stopped by Honey I'm Home around 3 PM for breakfast--wow. The food was seriously delicious! Our waitress recommended the chicken fried steak, and it was easily one of the best I've ever had. I even downsized the portion, and it was still huge! My buddy ordered the eggs with biscuits and gravy and couldn't stop talking about how it was one of the best he's had in California. The waitresses were super friendly and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. You won't be disappointed!

It felt like a bit of a trek to get out here but is a nice option for the east side of town…read more The restaurant is a huge space and the menu is very large, I feel like you could find something for everyone. The service was great, our waitress was wonderful, very attentive and got our big group everything they wanted. The service was 5 stars! Dessert was very good but the other food was decent just nothing that i feel like I have to come back for another go. It was pretty much the sentiment across our group. No one was disappointed with their plates but we weren't blown away. That being said if you have a big group of people and looking for wonderful service I would recommend honey im home.