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Yard House

3.9 (640 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Dragon's Milk
Weston P.

The staff here is hands-down the best I've experienced at any Yard House, and honestly some of the best I've seen at this level of dining. From start to finish, every interaction was exceptional. We chose to sit at the bar since we enjoy seeing what drinks others are ordering and asking questions about anything that catches our eye. The bartenders were fantastic knowledgeable, approachable, and happy to answer questions. At one point my wife needed to use the restroom, and they even offered to walk her over so she wouldn't miss it, which was a really thoughtful touch. We ordered the queso dip during happy hour, and as usual, Yard House's happy hour menu did not disappoint. It's generous, well-priced, and hard to go wrong with. Overall, an outstanding experience driven by truly great staff.

Theo B.

It's been a while since I've been a yard house but the surface is always good we went around 2:00 in the afternoon on a Friday wasn't too crowded plenty of tables service was on point Food is always hot had the blue cheese burger with sweet potato fries it was just too much for me to eat but it was good person I was with had nachos and they look pretty good and hot atmosphere was pretty calm and quiet cuz it wasn't crowded I guess that's the best time to go wasn't too busy definitely going to go back sooner than later

Parmesan Truffle Fries
Maricel P.

We recently dined in for the first time. Yard House has been in Bakersfield for about 5yrs and even though I probably pass this place almost everyday I never made it out til recently. I didn't know what to expect when coming in because I figured it's gonna be a similar atmosphere like the neighboring restaurants and it was. They have music playing overhead kind of loud, but I'm all for it. They're rocking out to a lot of 90s R&B so I can definitely get down with that . Service was okay. The staff was nice, we didn't interact with staff a whole lot, but our experience was still great. The restaurant is clean which is a plus! I also didn't really know the types of food on their menu, but I did notice they have a lot of Asian menu items which was up my alley haha. My husband always tells me I always pick Asian restaurants hence the fact that I'm Asian, but it's not true.... I like all kinds of places. I definitely wanna try other things on their menu. So far from everything I have tried, I haven't eaten anything I didn't like. I'm actually impressed I have liked everything here which is very rare. I plan to come back and try other items here. If you haven't tried them out yet, I recommend you check them out for yourself! :-)

Jasmine R.

I always loved Yard House I think it's the best option to go to if you're deciding where to eat near riverwalk. I've always had excellent customer service , especially today our server was so sweet and patient with us and she even brought us refills on drinks even when we didn't ask, brought multiple dipping sauces for us to try, and always checked on us but not too much. The food is amazing. Their Mac and cheese is so flavorful. Their alcoholic drinks are always top tier. I just have nothing negative to say. Even paying is easy for not only us but the servers as well. Will always keep coming back.

Cheesecake Br-l-e  A wonderful treat (figuratively and literally )
Matthew C.

Who needs a special occasion to dine at Yard House? Just a random Thursday night and decided to treat ourselves. We must've showed up just in time, because it started off pretty mellow but gradually got busier as the night progressed. Our waiter was low energy, but friendly enough. He ended up being one of those waiters that occasionally checks in, but he's never around when you need him. We of course had to start with the garlic edamame This is like crack to me Absolutely addictive and always super tasty. The sauce is outstanding, so good. I love ahi tuna but had never tried it here, so I decided to sample that tonight too. So glad I did. Beautiful looking appetizer, and so tender and savory, and delicious. I was tempted to try something new, but ultimately ended up going with my go-to. (Spicy Garlic Beef Noodles) I always enjoy this dish because it's not super saucy, and even for a sissy like me it's not too spicy. Unfortunately tonight, it didn't land well. While the flavor was still very good, the dish was overall very dry. To finish the night we shared an order of the cheesecake brûlée and an Oreo Brookie. The cheesecake brûlée is always a treat! If you haven't tried it, you must. So good, nice and creamy texture. The Oreo Brookie is also very good. Not too sweet but no less delicious. Shoutout to Yard House for not just serving delicious dishes, but contributing artistically, beautiful looking plates

Bleu Cheese & Bacon burger with side of fries
Juan M.

We stopped by on a Sunday evening with a group of six. Ruby, the hostess, warmly greeted us and added us to the waitlist. She estimated a 30-minute wait for a table, which was quite accurate. After a few minutes Kirsten greeted us. She informed us that our server was busy but they worked as a team so she would get us started. Kirsten was incredibly friendly and promptly brought our drinks. Not long afterwards Holly, our server, arrived to take our food orders. She was just as pleasant and efficient. We kicked things off with the spicy edamame, which is a must for our group. Perfect level of heat, super flavorful, and gone way too fast. I opted for a smoked old fashioned cocktail, which is my go-to drink when I'm not trying one of their many draft beers. For my main course, I decided to try the bleu and bacon burger. It was exactly as described. The meat was cooked to my desired temperature, and the bacon was crispy. The only downside was that my vegetarian friend ordered Gardein wings but received chicken instead. This has unfortunately happened to her multiple times at this restaurant. She now makes me try her food first whenever we dine here to ensure she's doesn't get meat on accident. All that said, solid service, great drinks, and food that keeps us coming back. Just hoping they tighten things up a bit on the vegetarian orders.

Double-Decker BLT
Heather A.

I come to yard house often, this time I decided to try something new. The food came out quickly as always no matter how busy it is! It was hot and delicious, my boyfriend and I were very happy with our meals. We had two servers as one was taking their break when we got sat, they were both helpful and attentive. Always a good time when I come!

Whiskey Glazed Salmon with mashed potatoes and vegetables
Robert D.

Carter was an awesome server, super friendly! Food was really good as well. This place is a bit noisy for me but that's definitely the type of place it is so no foul on their part. If ate there many times, but I really enjoyed there salmon

Regina C.

Yard House continues to meet our expectations with food, service, and mood. Treated my family to a nice dinner and were told that it would be a 15 minute wait which isn't bad at all! However, to our surprise, our table was ready within a minute or so. It was Oktoberfest and so I urged my brother to try one of the Oktoberfest beers! He was able to try most of them and liked the Weigen Festbier! For food we got the fried calamari and bbq wings for my mom, whiskey glazed salmon for myself, and the 8 oz steak for my brother. My mom loved how breaded and fresh the calamari was! The whiskey glazed salmon also tasted really good, it was soft and flavorful! My brother, who goes crazy for steak, mentioned that while the flavor profile was good - the steak was a little dry. However, the mashed potatoes on both of our plates were so so good!

Onion Ring Tower
Jen C.

My partner and I came on a weekend evening for dinner and to catch the game. It was very crowded and lively inside, but we decided to sit at the bar. I got the Thai grilled pork chop and we shared the onion ring tower. The onion rings were delicious - very crispy outside and super flavorful. The Thai pork chop was well cooked and tasted great, especially for the calories. Overall, we had a great experience and will be back for the next game.

Poke nachos
Camelia W.

Alright, so by now I hope you all know flavor and me, We go together. Tell those folks we go together. So, if you didn't know, now you know, and that's why Yard House of Bakersfield only gets 4 stars from Me. A couple of the dishes We ordered fell a bit short on that for Me. Today My husband and I were on a mission to catch and enjoy their happy hour. His bonus Mother kept telling us of this very big chicken nacho they serve for only $8.50. When We arrived 20 minutes to 6, the place was packed and there was a wait list. My oh so ever concerned husband didn't think we would get seated in time to fulfill our mission. However, I know that the bar is open seating, so after I confirmed this with the staff, of whom all were awesome. From the host, to the many bartenders Who tended to us, to the manager, to a waitress just passing by who grabbed me extra soy ginger sauce for the poke nachos(my favorite) The Hubs ordered. Every staff member I interacted with gets 5 stars from Me. Along with the chicken and poke nachos My husband ordered the sliders and fries. Now Mother was not overreacting regarding the quantity of food Yard House serves. My husband got 5 sliders and a rather large basket of French fries for under $8. These and the chicken nachos get 3.5 stars, due to their lack of flavor, the meat on the nachos-delish. However, the beans on the nachos tasted like they were served straight from the can with no doctoring up, and the guacamole looked delicious, but failed to offer that kick; the sliders need some special sauce and grilled onion added to them and they could very likely become a 5. The poke nachos earns 5 stars off top. The wonton chips and ahi tuna- super fresh, all of the sauces on those- bomb. All I added was extra soy ginger sauce. We will be back again to try their pizzas and a few other items off their massive happy hour menu.

Cheese burger w fries
Holly W.

Me & my friend came for dinner after shopping in river walk. Food was quick & delicious. Ambiance was a little loud for my taste, but a fun atmosphere for happy hour & friends!! Service was okay.. started out great, then our gal disappeared for a while and we were lucky enough to have a busser who filled in with our requests. Over all it was great, I accidentally left off the Oreo Brookie dessert picture!! Super yum & So worth it.

Time for some baseball
Sharon Joy O.

Wanted to have a quick bite before rehearsals and thought to come here to cool down from the heat . Place was VIBIN'!!!! First of all, the manager was soooo delightful. He had such a positive fun personality! If you come in from a bad day, he will definitely cheer you up! His cheery disposition is absolutely contagious!!! Beers came in COLD, and food got to my table quick! Definitely coming back again for more!

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Does Bakersfield Yard House have happy hours on Sunday football?

No, they do not. Happy Hours:… Read more

Hi. Is the patio dining available for everyone or need reservations? Is it air conditioned?

I just walked in and requested the patio. It was nice. If you have a large party I would definitely reserve before hand.

Is it Kid friendly?

I agree with the previous answer. It is very loud. I recommend you asking for the first available booth for seating with kids. I also recommend that for anyone who actually wants to have a conversation. You can't hear while at a table due to the… Read more

Do you guys do reservations?

Hey Unique! We don't take reservations. We recommend calling us directly to see if you can join our call ahead seating, though. Here's the number: (661) 664-1014

Are you going to be bringing back the egg rolls? Unless I'm Over looking them.

Hey Ash! We do not have any plans to bring back our Moo Shu Egg Rolls.

Do you guys have the late night happy hour at this location? If not, you should lol.

Hey Devin! We do have Late Night Happy Hour. It is Sunday - Wednesday 10:00 pm-Close.

Is the fried Mac n Cheese coming back?

Hey Dani! We don't have any plans to bring it back at the moment, but we'd be happy to let our team know you miss it.

Are they accepting reservations yet?

Hi Tiffany! We do not take reservations, but you can join our Wait List by calling us at (661) 664-1014 before you arrive.

How are the hours for patio dining? Do they still close at 12

Hi Sarah! Our hours for patio dining are the same as dine-in. We close at 12am every Sunday-Thursday and 12:30am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Do they take reservations?

No. I think they are currently swamped with the demand due to it being so new. I called a few weeks ago and confirmed this. Hopefully, they will in the future!

How do I get an Invite to the soft opening on 12/13/2019 in Bakersfield Ca.?

Lol

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Locale Farm to Table Eatery - Western Burger

Locale Farm to Table Eatery

(944 reviews)

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We finally tried this place after driving past it for years. Lol. Cute downtown spot with an artsy,…read moremodern vibe. When we walked in we were greeted right away and told to sit wherever we wanted. It was pretty empty but got busier as lunch went on. About 8 minutes after we sat down, Karina (our waitress) came over. She was very friendly and brought us some rosemary lemon waters and a complimentary appetizer of butter-toasted sourdough with an onion garlic spread. I enjoyed it a lot and it was definitely a nice little touch. For the first 10 minutes though we were wondering where the menus were until we realized you have to scan the QR code on the little card that sits on the table to look at the menu! Ha, It would've been nice to have that mentioned when we sat down, but once we figured it out, it was easy. The place is pretty chill. Good verity of music playing. Atmosphere felt lively, lots of chatter as background noise, large windows that let in a lot of natural sun light so it feels open and inviting. They also brought out a free sample of their strawberry fresca, which was super fresh and refreshing. Not too sour nor sweet. We both ordered the Western burger with onion rings and sweet potato fries. Also had to get me one of those fresca's and my hubby got a coke. 25 minutes later our food arrived, and man did it look phenomenal! The burgers are stacked high, patties were thick, juicy and cheesy. The buns all glistening, and it was super saucy, just beautiful and well presented. Lol. Fries and onion rings come in cute little baskets and pots too. The beef tasted so clean and buttery! Completely melt-in-your-mouth awesomeness. Very gourmet and high quality. The bacon was perfectly cooked with very little fat and had such a rich, clean flavor and was just really done well. Quality top notch for sure. The onion rings were unlike any I've had before. They weren't super crispy, more soft and tender, but the flavor was so good it didn't even matter. They were huge and the batter was savory and seasoned well. The texture kind of reminded me of a funnel cake, soft with a little crisp.. very different from your typical onion ring. Their chipotle aioli ranch paired perfectly with them too. (My left over onion rings reheated to crispy perfection in the air fryer the next day!) The sweet potato fries were also really good and had sauce drizzled over the top. My husband mentioned it would've been nice to have some extra sauce on the side for dipping, though. Paid about 68 in total with tip. Not bad. Overall, we really enjoyed everything and are looking forward to coming back.

Small place I like has outdoor patio tables, place located next to a flower shop. I can imagine…read moreduring week parking can get a bit difficult to get, I came on a Saturday. Service great and friendly. Food is very tasty the chicken moist and had lots flavor. This is not a budget $$$$ friendly place. I spent over $45 on a sandwich & salad. Salad + extra chicken cost an additional $3 & it was not a half chicken serving very disappointing. For price salad I thought was going to a big portion since over $15+ salad. Overall food is good just expensive and small portions.

Camino Real Kitchen & Tequila - De Ojo Rib eye steak tacos

Camino Real Kitchen & Tequila

(1.6k reviews)

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I want to start by saying this place earns four stars from me because the food is absolutely…read moreamazing. That said, I'm a pretty vocal person, and when I saw the portion size that came out, I spoke up. I let our server know that the portion felt a bit small for what we expected. She handled it very well--she was calm, respectful, and apologized, which I appreciated because it clearly wasn't her fault. Alejandro, the owner, came out to speak with us, and I have to say, he's a genuinely great guy. He was open to hearing feedback (what I'd call constructive criticism) and took the time to explain their approach. He mentioned that their portions may appear smaller because the food--especially the rice--is more compact, and that their beans aren't watered down like at some other places. I can respect that explanation, but I do have to disagree. At most restaurants, we usually leave with leftovers. In this case, I found myself still eating off my girlfriend's plate, and we didn't have anything to take home. That said, I really respect that he came out personally to talk with us. That level of customer service goes a long way. To be fair, their buffet is unlimited, and that's something I highly recommend. Every time we've come before, we've done the buffet, and this was our first time ordering a regular dinner. Honestly, the portion size surprised me compared to what we're used to. I did make sure to tell Alejandro that their food is better than most restaurants in the Bakersfield area--it's truly top tier. We'll definitely be coming back, but most likely for the buffet, where portion size isn't an issue since it's all-you-can-eat. I also want to highlight the customer service. That's something many restaurants struggle with, but they got it right here. Our server was respectful and handled the situation professionally, and Alejandro didn't have to come out and address it personally--but he did. That kind of effort makes a difference. If you're planning to visit, I'd recommend coming during brunch for the buffet experience. The food is excellent. I do think increasing the dinner portion sizes would make the experience even better. Thank you again to Alejandro and the staff for being respectful, attentive, and willing to listen. We'll definitely be back--especially for brunch.

I visited Camino Real for Happy Hour, and the food was just OK, nothing special. Service was a…read morelittle slow, especially for bar drinks. The friendly staff & ambiance with good music make up for the food & slow service. Tried the 5 bites for $20, which was a lot of food for only $20. Selected Items: Nachitos (red), Mojo Bread, Buffalo Fries, Chipotle Chimis, & Happy Dog. My favorite item was the Nachitos, which had good flavor and a lot of meat. I love hot dogs but I was a little disappointed with the sausage. I guess my expectations were too high. The Chipotle Chimis were okay, not as crispy as you'd expect, more like soggy. I just tasted the beans, no chorizo. The Buffalo Fries were too salty for me. On the other hand, the bar drinks were actually good! Tried California Love and Paraiso Mojito, they were sweet and did not taste too strong of alcohol. Food: 7/10 Service: 7/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Overall: 7/10

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Hot Fudge Brownie Pizookie

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

(858 reviews)

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I'm in town this week for work and our group ordered from BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse through…read moreDoorDash. When the food got delivered, we realized the driver had only picked up one bag, so we were missing most of the order for our group of five. We called the restaurant just to explain what happened, and the manager we spoke with was honestly one of the nicest people I've ever dealt with. Even though it clearly wasn't their fault, he immediately offered to remake the entire order for us. No hassle, no attitude--just genuinely great customer service. Honestly, I haven't even eaten the food yet, but the way the manager and employees handled the situation already made this a great experience. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and helpful, and they really went out of their way to make it right. I'm only here on a work trip for the week, but I'll definitely be stopping by before I head home. Really appreciate the way the team handled everything. Thanks again!

We were a very tired party of THIRTY parents and cheerleaders who had a long day of competition. We…read morewent in around 10pm expecting to be separated because there were so many of us. A few of us parents went to the bar to grab a drink while we waited. Drinks were on point, service was great at the bar. We ended up being sat all together and our server, I didn't get her name, was excellent. Of course it took a minute to get drinks out to us, but she was very nice about it and still prompt. Drinks came out before food, as did appetizers. They did a great job of expediting food as it came out and even brought out condiments right away as they were asked for. We expected to wait a while for our food, but after our order was taken it came out pretty quickly. My drink I ordered was delicious and well made, refills for water and soda were done in a timely manner. This location has it together and did a wonderful job serving a large group of hungry adults and kids.

Yard House - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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