Girlfriend Saturday brunch at the Botanist. Emily our…read moreserver was so friendly & accommodating. She helped make this a brilliant lunch for us. If you go for brunch on Saturday definitely get there early as they fill up fast and don't take reservations. As the place fills up the noise does escalate. But it's a happy fun atmosphere. We all had the breakfast smash burgers which were juicy and delicious! We ordered a side of the Green Dukkah Fries, Yum Yum! I had the Lime & Lechee cocktail, my friends had sparkling wine & red wine. Everything was scrumptious! As always a fun place to go for fine cocktails & good grub!

Speakeasy vibe. An absolute must check out when spending time in Bako. Food is excellent,…read moreconsistent and reasonable pricing. Service attentive and waiters/waitresses pleasant and happy to serve. This is a go to spot for anyone traveling through Kern County.

I've been here twice now. Here's things we love about it:…read morethey greet you right away when you walk in, it's clean, aesthetically pleasing, and close to the Fox Theater and The Well Comedy Club. The first time we came here, my husband and I came for dinner and drinks, both were amazing and the service was perfect. The server checked on us enough but not too much to make us feel rushed. Tonight we just went for drinks as we were in the area before the event we were going to started. My husband had an old fashioned and I had a lemon drop martini, we sat at the bar. The bar tender was friendly and her drinks satisfied the thirst.

Had higher expectations, but it was a solid 3/5. I ordered…read morethe spicy chicken sandwich, which a very thin piece of chicken, the spicy bbq was overpowering. Wish they did a standard crispy chicken sandwich with a thicker cut of the thigh, rather than pounding out the breast to be mostly breading. The side garden salad was very fresh and crisp. The service and drinks were decent, could be improved but not bad. It was kind of pricey for a cocktail - $18 for a Tito's vodka lemon drop. (They up charged for top shelf). It took 10-15 min to get our check after we stopped eating for a server to notice that we were done. Ambiance is cute, pretty causal. I would give it another chance if I'm in the area.

Best Chow mein ever!…read more I stopped by for a quick lunch while waiting for an appointment downtown. I don't usually go for sushi places since I don't eat seafood, but they had lots of veggie rolls available. I got the pickled horseradish roll; it was good! Simple, light, with a little tang. Now, the chow mein is what will get me back here. It was loaded with veggies, not greasy at all, and just overall awesome flavors. Wish I would've tried more, but I will definitely be back.

Tried Kuma Sushi- what a nice surprise. The inside is modern with nice lighting. Large sushi…read morecounter. Nice decor throughout with a decent waiting area with couches and tables. Service was good, staff were attentive and got the orders right. California roll was okay. The OMG Roll was really nice and plus- they set it on fire- who doesn't like fire? Tried the Pineapple Soju, that was okay- I'll try other flavors another time. Pineapple was subtle.

Love you guys but the busier you get the worse it gets. I've been here at least 4 times and had…read moretake out more. Tonight I was given my food before paying and asked to be charged. Machine wasn't working so I asked the server to manually input my tip over 30% got home order is wrong for the 3rd time in a row. I shouldn't have to check it shouldn't be reoccurring. I'll pause on giving you business. You guys will be fine but it sucks for those of us that recommended you. Service should be better after 3 mishaps I almost wish I left with the food since it's wasn't what I ordered. Do better.

I absolutely love this place, anytime my friends ask me to go out to eat somewhere I mention this…read moreplace, but there is specifically one server who comes to mind. Javier! Every time i've had him as my server he is absolutely amazing. I wish to get him as our server every time I come in.

Elijah offered us wonderful service on a busy Saturday night!!!! He was so kind, attentive, and…read morepersonable. Would definitely return to see Elijah again!!

I've been coming to Zama since they open. e My friends and I used to spend every Friday night there…read morelike I had mentioned in my previous review we love it. We love the staff and now we especially love the patio. I just have two complaints Please bring back a Queso Fundo appetizer And also, please bring back the way you guys used to make the rack of lamb. Pleaseee I added a few more pictures of the record of them because it was so good and I would literally get it every single time. When I was there two weeks ago, I did get the steak and lobster and it was amazing so that is my new go to, but I'd really love the lamb back

Shocking statement alert!!!! Jin has the best sushi in Bakersfield…read more Had the calamari, spicy tuna roll, salmon roll, scallop nigiri. The fish was so fresh and high quality. Bonus was the deep fried ice cream. The batter had a good flavor and texture. You would be pleasantly surprised. Also have a good happy hour although it ends early

Jin sushi.. your food and waited service, has absolutely hit it out of the box. BUT please read…read morethe whole review.. We shared the garlic edamame which was my absolute favorite and the best edamame I had ever tasted whatever seasonings with the generous amount of garlic was just heavenly. If you like edamame you should love this one you won't be disappointed. I could literally have a bowl of this and a couple of Stella Artois for dinner and have the best night ever. We also shared the bulgogi bento box as well as two rolls,one being the lobster roll the other one being a spicy flaming roll which of course I forgot the name of but either way the ingredients were very fresh the roles were both full of ingredients and everything in the Bento Box, the fried rice the salad & the Bulgogi was tender, all were all tasty and reminiscent of a another restaurant in Bakersfield that is usually my Bento Box go-to. JIn Sushi could absolutely be my most favorite sushi place in Bakersfield if they fix a couple of little things It's only two problems I had with this place one was the seating issue, that they created when we first walked in I had a reservation and waited 25 minutes to be seated I only knew it was an issue because I talked to the lady behind me who had a appointment 15 minutes after mine with three friends and was seated before me, the whole process seemed unorganized and the young lady running it seem to be stressed trying to get it right. The next issue was me reading the health score violations during my extra 25 minute wait and trying to avoid any of the foods that were listed. Something I probably wouldn't have seen if I didn't have to wait 25 mins. after my reservation well researching any complaints about wait times. If management gets the seating issue corrected,and place up front who will stay up front and take command of the seating, keeping track of who comes in with reservations I think this would have been a overall better experience. However we will definitely try again.

Excellent burgers and the fries are bomb, the wait staff very busy and still friendly and ready to…read moregive recommendations! Atmosphere is very nice

I was in Bakersfield, which is a rare occurrence, and I stopped by to eat at this place. I love a…read moregood barbecue, but I had low expectations for this one. I guess because it's a sports bar restaurant, and it's in Bakersfield. I got the shock of my life. It turned out, this was the best barbecue food I ever had. Not only that, but it's very affordable. I would say a bargain. I didn't have to spend 100+ dollars for 2 persons, like a lot of so called high quality barbecue restaurants. The briskets and ribs were amazing. Delicious, flavorful, and melts in your mouth. Sides were also delicious. The service was good too. You just go up and get your order. It took a little time, but the staff is helpful and friendly. I'll be back here again, the next time I'm in Bakersfield. Maybe I'll visit the Buck Owen's museum. Bakersfield is truly the Texas of California, although I've only been to El Paso, Texas.

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.

What a great place came here with some friends and my wife and had a great time on a Saturday…read moreafternoon. The food and the atmosphere was just perfect. The service is so friendly and nice. The food is fantastic. The tomato Barada salad the brimstone burger was great nice texture of crispiness from the fried jalapeños and the beef patties. Nice flavor and grill on it. I also had a brimstone old-fashioned cocktail and it was made perfect. I highly recommend this place for the downtown area. Great spot to have a nice bite to eat and join with some friends and family.

Their steak fajitas are the best we've ever had!! The cactus was a great addition. Chips and salsa…read moreare bomb, The cheese enchilada was just okay The service was so friendly Their patio was the perfect spot for a little date lunch while the kids were in school We will be back!!

Nuestro is delicious... always sumptuous and full of savor. our favorite Mexican sanctuary in…read morebako... from the mole to the hard shell beef tacos... every bite precise with spice and soul. the flavors resonate... vivid... generous... unforgettable. mexican culture carries such warmth and vibrancy... it nourishes the spirit as much as the plate. javier is exceptionally kind... gracious... and welcoming. cada visita es un verdadero placer... siempre delicioso.

The best Mole in Town!!!!! I told the server I had 30min for lunch when I called and asked if he…read morecan have the food ready for when my colleague and I arrived, he said "of course" and whe. We arrived the place was fresh and hot. This is by far one of the best mole sauce I have ever tasted, its authentic has that original chocolate spicy taste and and left me wanting more. I am looking forward to future dining.

The food is scratch made to order and is very tasty, the staff is friendly and welcoming…read more The only downside is a very long wait time for orders, I've been in a few times and it's always 15-20 min wait for a simple order for myself. Would definitely like this place to succeed as the food is yummy, but service times needs to improve.