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    Yard House

    3.9 (657 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Spinach dip during happy hour
    Sandra P.

    Stopped by for a drink and an appetizer with a friend. We were fortunate enough to catch happy hour at the bar. Had a delicious margarita and a spinach dip. Definitely great deals!

    Rudy N.

    Yardhouse is good for a drink and some easy hot food. It's FIFA time and the play the U.S.A and Mexico games with loud audio. The beer is cold and the drinks are poured nice. The food is hot, the service is great. I recommend Yardhouse.

    When you order 2 at once....
    Keia C.

    I will always come here as a comfort restaurant. I know what I want and it's always great! I feel like I'm welcomed with open arms and everyone knows my name lol.

    Nice beer and burger
    Dmytro O.

    Nice beer and service . Burgers amazing , especially truffle cheese. .

    8oz Filet Mignon
    Gabriela G.

    My go to for a quick and delicious dinner. My favorite that's not pictured is the Brussels sprouts! They have a great happy hour but it does get full fast so make sure to arrive on time to secure a seat.

    Kids steak and salad. I like that the steak turned out a true medium when I asked for medium, instead of turning out medium well.
    Sarah L.

    I had a good time ! I came late so they had a late night happy hour. $2 off my cocktail. They have an amazing happy hour though Mon-fri 3-6. I got the ahi tuna appetizer . It was delicious. I really enjoyed the sauce and I like that they had ginger and tomato garnish under it and some radish pieces. I thought it was overall really good and I like the thickness of it. It wasn't too thick. It wasn't too thin and then I also ordered the lavender lemon drops and that was a pretty good drink. It comes with Tito's vodka, which I like and it was a nice refreshing cocktail. My son ordered the sliders and for a kids portion. It was pretty big came with french fries pickles and he seems to like them.

    Double Stacked BLT
    Yvonne J.

    I am a BLT fanatic, this Double Stacked BLT was just Okay. So much lettuce, did I say so much lettuce. Service was great, I think next time we are going to do a couple appetizers and split an entrée.

    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.

    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! :-)

    Blackberry drink Happy 56th Don Don!
    Jessica B.

    Excellent service, Matt Fisted my bump! Red heart We will definitely have to go again sometime. Ariah, Brock, Matt, yall made our night.

    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.

    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

    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!

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    Does Bakersfield Yard House have happy hours on Sunday football?

    No, they do not. Happy Hours:… 

    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… 

    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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    Tiki-Ko

    Tiki-Ko

    4.5
    (294 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    My favorite place in town! I am so thankful to have a tiki bar located so close to me with such…read moregreat bartenders. If you are looking for a great community, look no further than here! Tiki Ko is constantly holding weekly meet-ups for tiki bar fans and I highly recommend the Explorers Club on Tuesday if you are looking for something to do during the week! They also have Mug Club on Wednesdays and trivia on occasion, so there is a reason to go for everyone! Just make sure you eat before as they don't serve food.

    Haven't been in here for probably 15 years. It's changed- a bit. I love Tiki bars and I go to every…read moreTiki bar I can find. It's tiny- like a lot of tiki spots. Decor is nice. Little hidden gems. Lighting is dark with bits color and neon popping through. The Bar Top curves around the bar- there are two booths that seat 5-6 and two short tables next to them- one seats 4- the other will comfortably seat two. There are a few bench style seating areas at the front with some short coffee tables. Think- skater tiki bar. The drinks were good- small menu if you're not sure what you want or are new to tiki. Both sides of the menu are the same menu. There are some nice mocktail options as well- you don't see that often. The service for me is mixed- it wasn't busy- steady but not busy- 1/4 full. I ordered two drinks to start for our table- (no cocktail servers here/not unusual for a small Tiki bar) I asked for a soda water- the bartender looked at me without a word- popped open a can of soda water and walked away. When he walked back by, I asked for a glass of ice- he said nothing and I got an eye-roll huff. I almost left. I don't think providing a glass with ice to pour your canned room temp soda water in, is too wacky an idea to be perturbed by the request. The female who took the order was friendly, smiled and was professional. We got a third cocktail- the Mai Tai. The grumpy bartender was friendlier this time. So, that helped. Maybe he felt overwhelmed and I threw off his groove by asking for water- then a glass... either way- being annoyed wasn't cool. The music.... Wasn't Tiki- it threw off the "Tiki Vibe" and made it feel typical small local bar that serves only Tiki drinks with some Tiki decor. It didn't take you to the land of Tiki- disappointed. Drinks were good.

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    The Botanist

    The Botanist

    4.4
    (450 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    What can I say? Soooo glad we stopped here at The Botanist for lunch today on our way to Paso…read moreRobles. My husband commented that it made him want to move to Bakersfield which made our server Emily laugh. Limited parking in back and some street parking. We walked in without a reservation at 11:15 on a Friday and were the first customers of the day. Great decor, dim lighting, vintage looking furniture which does not sacrifice comfort for artistry. Our cocktails and meals were spectacular: Botanist Fashioned: 5/5-the brown sugar cinnamon syrup added a spicy bite to each sip which was unexpected and fun. Watermelon Sugar High:4/5-refreshing with watermelon juice freshly made in house and an ice cube with mint frozen in it. Seared cauliflower: 4/5-great appetizer for 2. The crispy chicken sandwich and the Botanist smash burger:5/5-Both had super flavorful pickles and toasted buns which always add a lovely crunch to each bite. If you're ever in Bakersfield and are at least 21, this place is well worth it! We'll hopefully be back someday. Highly recommend!

    I honestly was just looking for some take-out but I had such a good time at the botanist!…read more I love a good moody interior so I sat at the bar and the lovely bartenders were so sweet! I ended up getting a burger, fries, and a mocktail! The food was amazing but, from a student's perspective, I will say it wasn't a cheap eat. I really enjoyed the experience though so I didn't mind the little splurge! :) Would definitely come back here with friend for the apps and drinks!

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    The Vault Restaurant

    The Vault Restaurant

    4.0
    (277 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    Free parking
    Outdoor seating

    This is my go-to restaurant when I'm here in Bakersfield doing my regular visits to clients here…read more The first time I came here was with my wife and a friend and we loved their food here. They have a good variety of delicious food items. The place is interesting with nice good ambience. They play music a bit loud but I guess it's a right fit for their concept. The people working here are friendly and provide great service. Yesterday, Aug 5, I came to dine here again and I enjoyed their clam chowder and fettuccine alfredo with shrimps. Then I drove back to Los Angeles very satisfied. Halfway to LA, I realized I left my credit card at the restaurant. I called them and spoke to Fernando who confirmed to me they have my credit card. He said they will close at 9pm but someone will still be there if I make it before 9:30pm. I got back to the restaurant at 9:25 and true enough, Mykayla was there and handed my credit card back to me, though they are closed already. Thank you to Fernando and Mykayla for the great help to get me my card back. Thank you to the wonderful people who work here and the management who ensures the wonderful food, topnotch service and people who work here, like Fernando and Mykayla! I'm always going to dine here when I make my client rounds in Bakersfield and will surely make it a point to bring family and friends here when they are with me.

    I visited The Vault for the first time with some friends during happy hour. The restaurant wasn't…read moreoverly busy when we arrived, and I really liked the unique bank-themed décor. A bank vault door was part of the decor, wallpaper featured people standing in line at a bank, the menu was designed like a newsletter, and the glass panels displayed the names of various historic banks. It was a fun and creative concept. Unfortunately, the service was a major disappointment. A waiter took our order promptly, but it took a very long time for our food to arrive. We could actually see our food sitting on the counter, yet no one brought it to our table. At some point, our original server ended his shift without letting us know, and we were left wondering what was happening with our order. After we flagged down another employee, someone else stepped in to help, but service remained extremely slow. We eventually had a third server bring our bill. To make matters worse, not all of our items were included on the check, so we had to point that out and wait for a corrected bill. I ordered the flatbread with mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions, and it was good. However, the poor service overshadowed the meal. Some of our group finished eating while others were still waiting for their food and drinks, which made for a frustrating dining experience. I'm not sure I'd go back any time soon. Maybe they need more time to work out the kinks and work on better service.

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    Sports & Spirits

    Sports & Spirits

    3.5
    (92 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $

    I've been coming to this bar for years and it's only right that I leave a review. I have been a…read morereturning customer since I was 21. A kid who had no idea how the bar scene was. I am 31 now. This is still my "home bar" as I call it. The staff has always been great with me. I don't have a friendship with any of these bartenders or staff outside or inside of this bar. But they have still been very kind and welcoming to me. No matter who I bring. My Gf, family friends. I have always felt a sense of comfort being here. Sometimes. Rarely. you'll get people from next door (Vatos Tacos) who have had a few and they bring a certain "off" energy. But the staff has always done their part to make me feel safe, when they didn't have to. I've read up on a lot reviews here that were rather negative towards certain bartenders. But as a witness, I feel like they return the same energy as you give them. If you come in rude. That's probably the service you're going to get. I think it's fair to refuse service to someone who is being belligerent. With that being said. Their Cocktails are great and serve their purpose. The beers are ice cold. The place is always clean. Including the men's and women's restrooms. (As said by my gf) They have 2 awesome pool tables, 2 dart boards and great music. I've been coming here for 10 years, I can totally see myself coming for another 10. Even the new generation of bartenders are great. Thank you all for your services.

    Absolutely worst experience in my adult life. My boyfriend almost lost his life at this…read moreestablishment. If you want to go home safely to your family or children, do not go here. Does a Bar Have to Keep You Safe in California? When you're a patron at a bar, have the same rights as you do at any other place of business in California. What this means, in the context of a negligent security incident, is that the bar's management, staff, and owners have a: * Duty of care to keep you and other patrons safe Under California law, the bar also has to take reasonable steps to do this. Most of the time, this includes doing things like having surveillance cameras, keeping up with maintenance and other things around the property, controlling access to the property, and taking care of any known hazards on the property. When this doesn't happen, incidents can come up where you or other patrons get hurt. At that point, someone is legally responsible-or liable-for covering your injuries and damages. The starting point of any potential legal claim involves establishing the following: * Breach - When the bar's management or staff neglect to take sufficient precautions to ensure safety, especially when they are aware of potential risks, it means there was a breach of their duty to you. * Predictability - If the bar's management or staff reasonably could have anticipated the possibility of negative events, such as altercations or assaults, they ought to have prepared for such things. * Causality - If their breach to implement adequate security measures directly results in harm to you, the owner or manager bears liability for the injuries you suffered. * Harm - Genuine injuries or damages must be demonstrably linked to the lax security measures. In simpler terms, there must be a clear cause-and-effect relationship between the negligence and the harm you've suffered.

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    Mas Bella Restaurant & Lounge

    Mas Bella Restaurant & Lounge

    4.3
    (182 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    Top quality authentic Mexican food with great service and atmosphere! Please give it a try if…read moreyou're in town

    A Delicious Stop After the Farmer's Market!…read more Stopped by Mas Bella after the farmer's market and had such a great meal! We started with three drinks: the Tullum Bloom, Strawberry Margarita, and Strawberry Lemon Drop. All three were delightfully fruity and refreshing, making it hard to pick a favorite! For food, we ordered the birria bao buns, shrimp bao bun, chile relleno, crispy beef taco with refried beans and rice, and camarones with refried beans and soft tortillas. The birria bao bun was my absolute favorite! The mini bao is packed with flavorful birria, and I absolutely loved the consommé they serve alongside it for dipping. It's such a fun combination, and that consommé takes the bao to another level. I also really enjoyed that they make their salsas in-house. They served both a verde and a roasted red salsa with the buns, and both were delicious. The chile relleno was another standout. That melted, cheesy goodness inside was everything you want from a chile relleno! The crispy beef taco was an unexpected winner. It was served with what seemed to be the same delicious birria-style beef, so it was instantly a favorite. The crispy shell paired perfectly with the tender, flavorful meat. The camarones with soft tortillas were also really good. The shrimp were well seasoned, and the soft tortillas made them perfect for building little tacos.

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