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    4.1 (64 reviews)
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    Ashley F.

    Cute vibe. Small wine selection. Very personable. If you're wanting food with your wine.. come earlier. Live music is offered on Friday nights and it's self seating. It was also nice to catch the game too.

    We love the meat lovers flatbread!
    Lulu H.

    Attended my first virtual wine tasting at Wine Me Up with San Rucci Winery! So awesome! I had no idea how it was going to work, and none of my friends had ever done this either. Wine Me Up totally made it work - how ingenious and wonderful it was! Wine Me Up created a wine tasting kit of a superb selection of 5 wines in cute little reusable mini mason jars that we picked up the day of the event for a super easy, virtually no contact pick up. As soon as we pulled up front of Wine Me Up, Michele came rushing out with our baskets which she placed lovingly in the back seat of our car. I'm a wine member, so the $30 charge for the kit was just placed on the credit card they have on file for me. If you aren't a member, you can purchase thru Eventbrite. The tasting kit is enough for 2, and I bought two kits. I invited some friends, the big drinker canceled, the one friend who wanted to come watch doesn't drink, so Nick and I each had a kit to ourselves. A total win, win! They did say "you can have one kit all to yourself, we won't judge" lol It was very cool having the opportunity to "meet" the wonderful winemakers / Owners of the San Rucci Winery, Anthony Merz located owned here in Bakersfield... There was a lot of opportunity to ask questions of the owners who were very knowledgeable and passionate about their craft. Their wines were amazing. My favorite was the Rose, Nick's was the Benvenuta - a blend of 90% Muscat, and 10% Chardonnay. We both really liked the Cabernet Frank. A helpful detailed information sheet for each of the wines poured was provided. There were also three giveaways / drawings for cool prizes. We didn't win, but...next time. I actually thought it was so cool getting to do this at home. I tried to set up a fancy spread, brought out the nice glasses, "lit" the candles. I got a nice ice bucket in which I placed the whites and rose tastings. In Lulu fashion on our way home from the kit pick up, we stopped by Tahoe Joes and got a family dinner, spread out some special fancy cheeses, and had on hand an extra bottle of wine that we had gotten from Wine Me Up. So we had PLENTY. My friend took a lot of pictures.... The mini mason jars are really CUTE, and I just finished washing them, and I intend to use them to make little candles. I miss going to the live person tastings, and hearing the live music. . . However, I really give Wine Me Up credit for being so creative and presenting such an amazing experience. Thank you Michele!

    Nadia A.

    This place is walking distance from my apartment and I went for the first time today and I'm so glad I did! My partner and I went for a 'wines that pair well with chocolate cake' tasting today for National chocolate cake day. I did not know that was a thing but I am a fan! We booked the day before and arrived at 7pm. The place was relatively busy and we were shown to our table quickly and it was already set up. We each got 3 pours of red wine for the tasting with a slice of chocolate cake. The wine was delicious, as was the cake. But I travel to Paso Robles and Napa quite a bit to visit wineries and it's customary to receive 4-5 pours so 3 seemed less for the price. That would be my one note. I think they can go for 4 pours. I opted to get a glass of Chardonnay after the tasting and the caprese flatbread. The flatbread was fairly basic but a good companion to the wine. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience and I'll be back for more events.

    Sandra P.

    Recently attended an event for a Tobin James wine tasting event. It was a good deal of $20 a person that included snacks and a reserve tasting. It was a good deal. The place was a full house and the staff did their best to give good service. We also ordered a bottle of the Tobin Cab reserve which was delicious. I had a good time and would definitely return. If you're new to wine, this would be a fun way to learn without leaving town. Place is cute and super clean. The space is small but they have made the most of their space. Definitely worth trying if you've never been.

    Sampler!
    Karina M.

    This is such a fun little wine place to hang out with a few friends! We had the wine sampler and cheese platter combo and it was a great deal. We were able to sample 4 delicious wines that I really enjoyed. The cheese platter was a lot smaller than I anticipated so it was more like a mini appetizer. Next time I'll just order a full size cheese platter. I did feel very uncomfortable when I walked in as customers just stared at us as if we were out of place but after a while I felt more comfortable.

    Wine and treats pairing for Valentine's Day.
    Trish S.

    This is a great spot in the NW to enjoy some wine and tasty snacks. I've been to 3 tasting events here, and all were fun.

    Wine me up event
    Russell E.

    I've come to this little wine spot for years and have always thought it was a fun place to hang out; I'm looking forward to Thursday night wine tasting events.

    Get the evening started right! Wine and snacks!
    Rose B.

    Had snacks and wine for a great start to the evening. There was live music scheduled and the place filled up days. Casual atmosphere with a great selection of wine!

    Wonderful Merlot tasting while watching Sideways!
    AnneMarie E.

    Looking at other reviews, I feel some are a little unfair. Many are regarding the previous owner and their employees. Garrett and Michelle (the current owners since 2015) are some of the sweetest people ever! My friends and I are frequenters of their wine events. For about 20-25 dollars, you can have some small bites and a wonderful wine tasting. The wineries vary by week. Lisa and Tami are wonderful as well. All in all, we love it here! I hope that the stars and previous reviews will not discourage people from enjoying a super fun place!

    Erin P.

    Perfect casual wine bar. I wanted a place to relax with a bottle of wine on a Friday night. My husband and I were able to come and enjoy bottles of wine and a VERY reasonable price as well as delicious appetizers. The steak tips with blue cheese and arugula was perfect, we also got caprese pesto flatbread that was tasty, they had live music too-saxophone and drums. The patio was parfait, thank you so much for the great customer service and food all at great prices.

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    This place has a very easygoing vibe. The ladies here are attentive. It's a good place to relax and enjoy some wine.

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    If you are not a member here you are sorely missing out. Knowledge and friendly staff. Incredible selection of wines. They even have beers.

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    Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant

    Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant

    4.1
    (156 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    Stopped by Tommy's Pizza at Imbibe and it never disappoints! I love that you can call in your order…read morebefore arriving -- so convenient. Their Caesar dressing is hands down the best, with real anchovy flavor that makes it extra bold and authentic. I always order the Margherita pizza but swap in their spicy tomato sauce... absolutely delicious. Such a perfect pairing with Imbibe's pour-your-own wine spouts, and they make some of the best Old Fashioneds around. The Imbibe staff truly make the place feel like home. Great food, great drinks, great vibes!

    Probably one of the best selections in town. They have sommeliers and other experts to help you…read morealong the way, with making your selections. If you have a special selection, I believe they'll even make you an order. I've gotten probably every type of liquor in there and tried tons of new additions, which I love having in my selection at home. The workers are all very pleasant and greet you when you enter. They have music nights, tastings and a wood fire pizza oven, which I haven't been able to get to just yet. Love this place and will continue to give them business reasonably priced and aren't trying to make scam like some of these liquor stores around town. Definitely give this place a shot, especially because they're in the middle of town and the selection is the best. Have a great one and see you at the next spot.

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    The Vault Restaurant

    4.0
    (270 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    Free parking
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    My wife and I visited on a Saturday for our five-year wedding anniversary. I booked ahead my…read morereservation through Yelp. At the last minute, I actually had to move my reservation by 30min, so I called the restaurant and they were very accommodating, which I appreciated. Being a Bakersfield native I definitely wanted to check this place out being that I had visited Chase Bank prior to the vault taking over. I was absolutely amazed by the decorating on the interior. They literally left no stone unturned. Every single corner of the restaurant is beautifully decorated. I do love the whole vault theme. It definitely just feels like you're stepping back in time. The food was fantastic. On a Friday and Saturday night, they offer a prime rib special. The plate itself ran about $52. But it was well worth it. The prime rib absolutely melted in your mouth. It was paired with a beautifully baked potato. It was also served with a side of horseradish sauce as well as Au'ju, We also tried out the brussels sprouts appetizer. They were absolutely amazing. Flavor was spot on. And I would definitely recommend it if you're just wanting to try something a little bit different. Our meal also came with a soup or salad. My wife opted for the Caesar salad, with house made croutons which she said was great tasting. I opted for the soup of the day, which was an Italian wedding soup. Again great tasting everything tasted fresh and was piping hot.

    Lovely atmosphere with amazing service! Mykayla is our favorite server. Quick, witty and…read morepersonable. They food is fantastic and the margaritas are definitely not watered down. My husband and I have been here a few times we now and bring friends and family.

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    Benji's French Basque Restaurant

    Benji's French Basque Restaurant

    3.7
    (379 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Delivery during COVID-19
    Established in 1986

    While Woolgrowers is our usual basque spot, we decided to come to Benji's instead, I think because…read morewe needed to eat on a Sunday and Woolgrowers is closed on Sundays. It was nice to try Benjis and change things up after not having been there for a while. One of the biggest differences at Benji's is that their set up does not include spaghetti, so it needs to be ordered separately. That's one of my favorite parts of the set up so it's a must for me! Otherwise, the menu is pretty much the same. They seem to have a few more entree options to add on that at Woolgrower's but most of our party tends to stick to the set up or add on a few scampis. Overall, solid spot. If you're in Bakersfield, eating at a Basque restaurant is just such a must. It's such a unique experience and so delicious!

    I haven't been to Benji's since high school! Meaning, it's been about 20 years! My how time flies!…read more Thursday evening, dinner hour, we had reservation for a group of 9. The restaurant seemed pretty full but service was quick and friendly. I don't know why, but I wanted to try the duck. I have never in my life had duck and I am a very picky person when it comes to meat. There were two options for the duck: orange sauce or a yellow peppercorn. I asked the waitress for her input for a first timer and she said bith are good and both are ordered often. I went with her favorite which was the orange. I have to say, I was very pleased with it! The sauce had a nice, sweet, citrus flavor and it wasn't too overpowering. I had always heard that duck was an oily meat but I didn't feel like it was too oily or greasy at all. The flavor was like the dark meat on a Thanksgiving turkey. I was too excited to try it and forgot to take a photo of the whole meal, so that's why my picture of my food is half gone already. When I go back to Benji's, I will definitely try the peppercorned duck. It was definitely worth it.

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    Cafe Smitten

    Cafe Smitten

    4.4
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    4.6 mi
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    Went to Smitten downtown for breakfast with some friends before a morning of shopping. We each…read moreordered a coffee and shared a toast flight, which ended up being the perfect thing to share. The first toast was peanut butter and strawberry jelly topped with coconut flakes. The second was almond butter and banana with cocoa nibs, honey, and cinnamon. The third was Nutella and hazelnuts topped with strawberries and coconut flakes. They were all delicious, but my favorite was definitely the Nutella and hazelnut toast. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the variety made it fun to share and try different combinations. Service was quick and friendly. The ambiance is a cute cafe vibe. You place order at the counter and someone brings your order to your table. Smitten is definitely a must-visit spot when downtown for breakfast.

    SMITTENS STAPLE IS THEIR ABILITY TO MISS THE FLAVOR IN EVER SINGLE DISH…read more Update: coming back after some palate development... smitten is one of the most tasteless restaurants in town. Their hype was definitely due to the 'aesthetic'. Nothing is really outstanding to me. The drinks are such a let down, the coffee is borderline yuck.. do not recommend. Everything is quite unmemorable. Service is whatever, sometimes mid, sometimes bad. Nothing outstanding. Ambiance.... well... this one has been replicated one too many times. The food is heavily missing flavor,the hummus is disgusting. I can't believe they call that thing hummus, it's an insult to actual dish.. it's almost like it was trying to imitate the real dish, but failed terribly in even attempting to. Their pizza tasted like play-doh and looked very pale. Smitten is at least consistent with one thing, which is their staple: no flavor. One of the breaking points for me was being served food that had someone's HAIR. The restaurant is very expensive for the poor experience they have to offer. I stopped recommending them a long time ago.

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    Sorella Ristorante Italiano

    Sorella Ristorante Italiano

    3.9
    (703 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    The food is amazing! I got the Italian Trio (it's a lot of food!) and was so happy because I…read moreenjoyed all three dishes, though I took a lot home. Their lasagna is to die for, the bolognese will make you cry tears of joy. The chicken Parmesan was tender and the marinara tasted so fresh. Then the fettuccine Alfredo was the highlight of the meal for me, it was soooo creamy and cheesy and the noodles were perfect. After sampling everything, the fettuccine was what I ended up finishing in the restaurant.The other party members ordered a shrimp scampi with gluten free noodles and the sauce was rich and tasty. We also ordered a child's pepperoni pizza that tasted amazing with the marinara and seemed like it was wood fired. Our waitress was friendly and kind, and also very prompt, which we appreciated. We sat in a booth and enjoyed the ambiance, everyone in the dining room was chatting and having a good time. Will definitely be back!

    So everyone I work with recommend this place as I have never been. My Navy baby was taking me out…read moreto dinner, so we both said yes to this place. There is plenty of parking in the front and in the back. Decor isn't so great. Service was not so great. At the end once meals were payed couldn't get a server our way to get to go boxes, so I got up and got them myself. Food was mid‍. I was expecting to be wowed and it just didn't happen. The deep fried ravioli with the dipping sauce is delicious, not going to lie. My steak was a tough. The pasta was very al dente, something neither my daughter nor I are used to and now that we have tried al dente I can say I we are not fans. Shrimp scampi was a tad salty and oily, but the shrimps were cooked to perfection. Nothing special about the desserts. I am a huge fan of carrot cake and tiramisu and both were very underwhelming, especially the lemon tiramisu. The raspberry tea was good. The coconut shrimp were good. The egg thingy with peas was surprisingly delicious the flavor was there and it was cooked to perfection. The white pasta sauce was very bland. I have to admit the seasoning on both the chops and the steak was beautiful but it just carried too much char flavor and as I said meat was tough. Would I go back? Yes, I would give place another chance. Too bad my baby has gone back to Virginia for her next deployment.

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    Real Beef Stroganoff!!!
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    Moo Creamery

    Moo Creamery

    4.1
    (2.9k reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    I've been a loyal fan of this spot for a long time, but this was my first visit since they…read morerelocated the restaurant, and the upgrade is real. The vibes in the new space are absolutely immaculate. There is so much more energy here, and the decorations are incredibly cute. It's the perfect backdrop for a killer meal. The Main Event: This time around, I went with the En Fuego Burger. This beast is loaded with a chile-spiced beef patty, pepperjack, sharp cheddar, thick-cut bacon, chipotle mayo, pepper relish, pickled jalapeños, and a mountain of fried jalapeños + onion strings. The Flavor Profile: This burger delivers on every level, but those fried onion strings were to die for. For the side, I got the sweet potato fries, which are served as big, thick-cut wedges. They come paired with a duo of spicy ketchup and a marshmallow dipping sauce. Switching between the two was amazing, the marshmallow sauce actually makes the fries feel like a dessert. The Drink: To wash it all down, I ordered the basil lemonade, and omg, I need to figure out how to recreate this at home. It's exactly what it sounds like, crisp, refreshing lemonade with a perfect herbal basil finish. The Verdict: If you loved their old spot, the new location takes everything to the next level. Between the upgraded atmosphere, the dessert-like fries, and that refreshing lemonade, I will absolutely be coming back here again and again.

    We were so excited to visit Moo Creamery's new location, especially since we've enjoyed dining…read morethere many times before. Unfortunately, this visit missed the mark from start to finish. I immediately noticed that my favorite dish, the shakshuka eggs, was no longer on the menu. Thinking it might just be a seasonal change, I decided to try something different. I ordered the carrot ginger soup, beet and goat cheese salad, and my usual favorite cocktail, the Pear Necessities. The cocktail was the first disappointment. It tasted completely different from what I've come to enjoy, none of the smoky mezcal flavor and none of the sweetness from the pear liquor that made it a favorite. I figured it might just be a new bartender and tried to brush it off. The carrot ginger soup was just okay. I found myself searching for both the carrot and ginger flavors, neither of which really stood out. The beet and goat cheese salad was fine, but it's hard to get too excited about a salad. Overall, the food felt subpar compared to what I've come to expect from Moo Creamery. The restaurant itself was also surprisingly loud, making conversation difficult and adding to the overall frustration. It was hard to get our waitress's attention throughout the meal, and service felt disjointed. The most disappointing moment came when we noticed my son's chicken strips and fries sitting on the counter for 13 minutes before they were finally brought to our table. By then, it was difficult not to question whether the food was still as fresh and hot as it should have been. We came in excited to experience the new location, but between the noisy atmosphere, inattentive service, and food that didn't live up to Moo Creamery's usual standards, we left feeling disappointed. Sadly, I probably won't be returning. It's hard to justify giving it another try when there are so many other restaurants in town that consistently deliver quality food, service, and a better overall dining experience.

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    Moo decor
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    Mediterranean Lamb Burger Salad Bowl 02/26/25
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