American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Bakersfield

195 restaurant menus in Bakersfield, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Sequoia Sandwich Company
Sequoia Sandwich Company
85/100 (2660 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Salad
Tuna
Sandwiches
Sit down
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Crest Bar & Grill
Crest Bar & Grill
85/100 (1427 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Bar
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Coconut Shrimp
Bloody Mary & Giant Draft Beer
Cajun Chicken Sandwich
Crest Cocktail
French Dip Sandwich
Fred's Hand Crafted Cheese Cake
Turkey and Ham Thanksgiving Dinner
AMF and Martini
Dinner Salad
Meatloaf
Hamburger
Salad
Fish and Chips
French Dip
Pastrami Sandwich
Pastrami Sandwich
Chicken Piccata
Fish
Chocolate Martini
Soup
Unicorn Cheesecake
Crispy Chicken Tacos
Sandwiches
Prime Rib Dinner
Burger
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner
Fried Calamari Strips
Sit down
American
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"This it the best hidden treasure in Bakersfield. The food is delicious, The service is top notch and atsomphere inviting. Everyday they have a..."
Lori Nishimori
"We had been here before while at the RV resort. This time we had our dog with us and they sat us outside. The temperature was close to 100 degrees,..."
Mickey-Sharon Benavidez
"Great food with friendly service. Mai Tai's are Awesome, and the Saturday evening music is relaxing!!!. I'm starting to be a regular there because of..."
Chris Espinoza
"Bakersfield's hidden gem. The food is very good, the ambiance is elegant, and the service is spectacular! Surprise someone..."
Chuck Barnes
"The food was mm mmm good 😋Service was great👍🏼 Cute place, can’t believe it used to be the drive in 🎥🍿thank you to the Sneed’s for..."
Margarita Chagoya
Sequoia Sandwich Company
Sequoia Sandwich Company
85/100 (1323 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Salad
Sandwiches
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Mid-range
Fred's Barbecue Factory
Fred's Barbecue Factory
84/100 (136 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Salad
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Leo's Burgers
Leo's Burgers
84/100 (2864 ratings)
Quick Bites
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Sit down
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Brimstone
Brimstone
84/100 (142 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Nachos
Fish
Burger
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Television
Valet Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Went to the dueling pianos last night and it was a great show. My only complaint is they took the grilled artichoke off the menu... but the padre is..."
Xavier Canez
"Always awesome! In the last 10 months, I've made my coffee runs here on the weekends! The drink selection is certainly big enough, and the staff have..."
Matthew Walker
"Love the Padre Burger! Oh so good!! To you is a great server! The Grilled Cheese sand which with tomatoes soup! ..."
Dina Cepeda Franey
"I have stayed at The Padre countless times over the past 3 years for work trips and always had a good experience. The rooms are always clean, staff..."
Whitnie Clark
"Amazing!!!!! Best place every!!! The staff is so friendly and helpful.. Sad to leave but we will be back loved..."
Leticia Gainey
"The Padre Hotel is absolutely amazing. The staff is incredible, warm, friendly, happy, kind and bar none the best at making you feel special. The..."
Chrissy Hartley Sylvia
"I absolutely love this place! The staff is terrific and goes the extra mile! I love the atmosphere in your terrace and "Brittany" was an amazing..."
Eliana Buckle
"Awesome service, amenities, security, everything!!! I'm definitely coming back. I was the most impressed by Mallory, Karla and Andrea. Both have the..."
Yolanda Jauregui
"Stayed at The Padre last night after my Mother's surgery. The room was nice, big, and comfortable. Very nice front desk and valet services, both last..."
Melissa Valdez Colwell
"Over All Its An Amazing Place, Awesome Environment, Great Hospitality & Delicious Food. Highly Recommend This Place One Of The..."
Cyndi Y Sosa
"Love the comfort of the beds, the decor, and my favorite the "Peek-a -boo" glass door showers! We stay at the Padre every time we are in town!! Love..."
Alicia Leon
Coco's
Coco's
84/100 (758 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
American
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"YUMMM. The Peach Cheese Pie 😍🤤. . I want to try more. You can buy by the slice! So, the crust towards the top back part (ya know the part..."
Brittany Cowan
"Came in late morning after an appointment with my Grandparents. We were seated right away. Waitress remembered us from previous visits and also..."
Alec Ballard
"First time my friend and I had been in a long time. So good...just had pie and coffee but was super good. I had coconut my friend had peach and both..."
PHYLLIS Harvey
"Excellent dinner last night. The salad with ranch dressing arrived with cold, crisp, fresh lettuce - one of the best salads I ever had. I had a..."
Steven Borquez
"What an excellent experience! Went to have breakfast after dr appointment with my family and really enjoyed the food and the service provided. Very..."
Lizzet Martinez
"The wait staff was very helpful and the food was decent for the most part. My husband's order was wrong, but they fixed it quickly. My request for no..."
Lysana McMillan
Spencer's Cafe
Spencer's Cafe
84/100 (833 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Cafe
Lunch
Breakfast
Cope's Knotty Pine Cafe
Cope's Knotty Pine Cafe
84/100 (947 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
Diner
American
Diner
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Pancakes
Salad
Toasts
Omelette
Pastrami Sandwich
Sandwiches
Chicken fried steak
Burger
Biscuits and gravy
Sit down
American
Diner
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Fosters Freeze
Fosters Freeze
84/100 (277 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"I loved the pastrami burger! I couldn't decide if I wanted a burger or pastrami sandwich but they had the combination and the fries were also really..."
Heather
"Food is wonderful at very reasonable prices. The customer service is very polite and free ice cream cones over 10 or 15 dollars. Wait time needs..."
Michael Jaranilla
"Love their shakes and twisters , I gave it a four because it does take them a long time to serve your food in both areas drive thru and inside of the..."
Crystal Martinez
"It's Foster Freeze go there frequently. Usually the line if there is one goes very quickly. The prices are very reasonable and coupons can be found..."
Doug Taylor
"Went in with a group of 8 people, 9 including myself. Our orders were done so quickly, we were all amazed. Food was perfect, and the cashier's were..."
Anna Platas
Ihop
Ihop
84/100 (1712 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pancakes
Sit down
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Molly J's
Molly J's
84/100 (961 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
American
Cafe
Lunch
Breakfast
Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse
84/100 (2915 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Queensland Chicken & Shrimp Pasta
Lobster
Steakhouse Mac & Cheese
Salad
New Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
Mixed grill
Wine
Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp
Beer
Outback Center-Cut Sirloin Salmon and Shrimp Steak and Lobster
Bloomin' Fried Shrimp
Our Blooming Onion
Loaded Baked Potato
Brisbane Cesar Salad with Shrimp
Aussie Cheese Fries
Blooming Onion Burger
Chocolate Thunder from Down Under
Bloomin' Onion
Alice Springs Chicken
Steakhouse Salad
Cheeseburger
French Onion Soup
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Steakhouse
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
The Blvd
The Blvd
84/100 (51 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
American
Pizza
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
American
Barbecue
Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Went here 2/2022 with my kids on a Monday evening. We hit up the arcade (spent $50 and got $75 deal), and the restaurant. The food was really tasty..."
Tye Bratton
"We had so much fun with the arcade. We went to the little sit down restaurant in the front and Nigeal was our server. He deserves a pay raise. He was..."
Kacey Jones
"Great experience!!!! Staff is great. Food is pricey but tasteful for finger foods. The fish bowl drink in the photo I personally didn't get a lil..."
VANESSA Limon
"Only recently went in for the first time for a family night that was absolutely amazing! Our server was so friendly and helpful! The arcade was fun..."
Erika Hernandez
"The food was good I got a chicken Alfredo with shrimp my wife chicken Alfredo was still better the waitress attended us amazing my lady got a..."
Luis Carreno
"Just threw my second Birthday party for my daughter there!! She had a blast! Staff and food was amazing thank..."
Leann Coleman
"Such a great experience! I had a lot of fun in this place with my best friend. We are both 21+ and we didn’t know if this was going to be a place..."
Ruby Cortez
"Super fun! Initial plan was to do bowling. Wait was 2 hours. We decided to pay for laser tag. That took a little bit over 1 hour. Had fun playing..."
Nick Rohe
The Habit Burger Grill
The Habit Burger Grill
84/100 (517 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Lie 'n Den Bar And Grill
83/100 (69 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sno Shack
83/100 (106 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Healthy
American
Healthy
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Healthy
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Johns Burgers
83/100 (148 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Burger
Sit down
American
"Their chili cheese fries, chicken club sandwiches!� damn!! So delicious!! Even their burgers and..."
Andriano Selene
"Love the food and service. I hope food safety is a priority for you all as I really enjoy your..."
Guinevere Phd
"I always have great experiences here! The food & the people are always..."
Victoria LeeAnne Gould
"Been eating here since it opened.. best chilli cheese fries and chilli cheese burger in..."
Mark Sanchez
"Always great food and very comforting. Love John's..."
Joseph Castillo
"Quality food and a staff that always makes you feel welcome! Best burgers in the world!!!! Missing the pancakes already!..."
James Mark Anthony Wrate
"California burger with fried zucchinis &..."
Jesus Robles
"The food is completely delicious. When I am here I wish I had three more stomached if not..."
Jess Warren Vincent
"The burgers here are so mouth watering. I wish I was eating one right now!! Love this..."
Crescencia Sherman
"Everytime i go back to bakersfield I have to make this a stop. I wish i can pick you up and move you out to..."
Lynn Besser
"This food was so good! My wife got a burger, I got the shrimp basket, and we split some fried mushrooms and zucchini! I wish we lived closer because..."
Kameron Strivens
"Quality food right here,great owners and staff,just ate the Lamb Gyro and Chicken Tostada for mom, incredible 👌Ate the same again on Saturday 6-25..."
Michael Solano
"The tacos here ate fire 🔥🔥🔥 good size 2 will fill you up. Fully loaded too..."
Veronica Archuleta
"John's Burgers is a northeast Bakersfield institution. It has received the "Best Burger" award several times, and lives up to the hype. I'm a basic..."
Katherine Uribe
"Looks can be deceiving. Just a small place but, the food is the best. Best fries and hot too. Non of that regular cold fries if your lucky and the..."
Hazel Terry
"The food at John’s Burger‘s is always delicious. Hot and fresh off the grill. Service is fast and friendly. Store is always clean. Drive-through..."
Tata Strata
"After an early morning run at Hart Park, I came to Johns Burgers for breakfast. I ordered Chicken fried steak w/ 3 eggs, cottage potatoes and..."
Charles Shinn
M.i. Greatroom
83/100 (3 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Breakfast
Sit down
American
Breakfast
Dinner
A&w Restaurant
A&w Restaurant
83/100 (3605 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
American
American
Fast Food
Sit down
American
Fast food
"The kids couldnt wait to try their new limited time special of the Cheetos Sandwich. Apparently, they were great, because they all inhaled them! I..."
john fee
Happy Jacks Pie & Burgers
Happy Jacks Pie & Burgers
83/100 (772 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
American
Diner
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Cheeseburger
Burger
Sit down
American
Diner
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
California Pizza Kitchen River Walk
California Pizza Kitchen River Walk
83/100 (1702 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
American
Pizza
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Sit down
Pizza
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Champs Smokehouse Bbq
Champs Smokehouse Bbq
83/100 (1361 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Pork
Salad
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Hungry Hunter Steakhouse
Hungry Hunter Steakhouse
83/100 (1648 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Steakhouse
American
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp
Turtle Cheesecake
Fish
Beef
Carrot Cake
Crème Brûlée
Beer
Ice Cream
Vegetable soup
Porterhouse Steak
Teriyaki Chicken
Lobster
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Salad
Side Caesar Salad
Crab
Prime Rib with Au Gratin Potatoes
Salmon
Whiskey Peppercorn Top Sirloin
BBQ Baby Back Ribs Full Rack
Forest Mushroom Chicken
Cheesecake
Salmon with Mash and Veggies
Filet Mignon
Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce
Ribs
Burger
Coconut Shrimp
Potato Skins
Sit down
Steakhouse
American
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing happy hour prices. Great food. Killer prime rib. Beautiful waitresses. Awesome service. Best experience. Highly recommend. Can’t think of..."
Alexanderduncansmith@yahoo.com
"Well, this one place that can back up their claim that they have the best prime rib in town. It was the best prime I've ever had. The tableside salad..."
Tom Spada
"Best cheesecakes in..."
Pam Martinez
The Habit Burger Grill
The Habit Burger Grill
83/100 (436 ratings)
Quick Bites
American
Fast Food
Fast food
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Fast food
Fast food
American
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
24th Street Cafe
24th Street Cafe
83/100 (948 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Burmese
Gluten Free Options
American
Diner
Vegan Options
American
Cafe
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Toasts
Shrimp
Beef
Omelette
Waffles
Crepes
Pancakes
Pastrami Sandwich
Biscuits and gravy
Salad
Chili
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Sandwiches
Burger
Burrito
French Toast
American
Diner
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"I stopped here on the way from Yosemite to LA. Both service and food were excellent. The interior is classic diner, and as a tourist from Europe I..."
Simon Weppel
"This place is the best. Believe all the terrific reviews. Naomi, our server at the counter was so attentive and wick getting our order to us. Our..."
Guy Ito
"Great staff very friendly. Food was amazing as well exceptional gravy and eggs cooked just right! If im ever in the area again I will definitely come..."
Devin Bowman
"Would drive down this street on a daily, decided to stop by and give it a try. The space is a bit small for a large group like mine. I highly..."
Tabarro Luis
"Surprisingly excellent service here for a small restaurant. The food tastes home made and the best of all. Reasonably priced, not expensive at all. I..."
Moises M. D. L.
"We always love going here. Great food, service is attentive by all staff, not just your own server. Brunch all day, why not?! Sometimes a little..."
Teresa Uptain
"I came here last Sunday and had some late breakfast with some of my friends from my Highschool days.. We knew if we met up anywhere it was gonna be..."
Christopher Espinosa
"The biscuits and gravy are so good here! We stopped by after looking at some images of the food online and we were not disappointed! The food was..."
Jess
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse
83/100 (1471 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Gluten Free Options
American
Bar
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Burger
Sit down
American
Bar
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Moo Creamery
Moo Creamery
83/100 (1173 ratings)
Dessert
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Ice Cream
Beef
Cakes
Pork
Meatloaf
Salad
Chili
Tapas
Tacos
Sandwiches
Cheeseburger
Burger
Hamburgers
Sit down
American
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Flights & Bites for about 15 weeks straight now, save the one week were in San Fran for the Solar convention. ( My husband is in solar and we HAD to..."
LeLani Resnick
"I herd of this place from a friend and I decided to take my boyfriend there for his birthday dinner even though the drive was a little far ..( we..."
Melissa Valencia
"Everytime I come here I love it. The service we had was awesome and the good was amazing. Sat out on the patio it was a beautiful day. Thanks moo..."
Jessica Flores
"Friendly staff, food was more than good but not super great. They did not rush us. Pets are welcomed at outside patio. Portions are big. Desserts are..."
Josie R Sandoval
"WOW, pass the bacon gravy fries! My 24 hour burger was cooked the way I wanted, and the ice-cream was..."
Eric Thompson
"Great place to eat. Love the atmosphere. Hidden treasure. Loved the fries with gravy and bacon. A wonderful..."
Cynthia Carrillo-Esparza Rojas
"Great beer and ice cream wait staff is on point and very..."
George Love
"Always a changing beer collection, great “Moo” (dairy treats) and excellent food! Iike this place and always stop by when passing through Bako..."
Robert Haney
"Fantastic food and ice cream/ sorbet. Love this..."
Brenda Ryland
"Great food, great service! Dog friendly, gave our Hershey her own bowl of cold water. Ice cream was super! Will surely be back if ever in that area..."
Marianne Stangl Madsen
"Totally worth the 3 hours we rushed to get there and yes they let us in, fed us superbly and without stress for keeping them a bit late. We love Moo..."
Jeff Herndon
"Amazing food and atmosphere, we will definitely make this a stop every time we pass through..."
MiguelnChristi Molina
"Great service, great food, great experience... definitely recommend..."
Melissa Pavelka
Rock & Wings
Rock & Wings
82/100 (1203 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
American
Lunch
Dinner
"Enjoyed everything about this place...the music, food, drinks and service was excellent! Our server Samuel was awesome he took care of our group and..."
Orozco Virginia
"Enjoyed everything about this place...the music, food, drinks and service was excellent !!! I had the privilege of djing, Friday night karaoke at..."
Javier A Macedo
"Really recommend! I ordered salad and Boneless wings. OMG! The boneless wings were wing madness the chicken breast was soft and it actually more..."
Jessica Barcenas
"Awesome place, great place to catch games . Awesome food and service to go along. Favorite spot!! Great staff and..."
Robert Medina
"If you call in an order make sure to check it before leaving. Ordered a burger requested “no sauce” the burger looked right but upon getting home..."
Megan Holman
"All I have to say is . This Wings and Burgers Rock !! I've tried 4 different burgers and I can't decide what's my favorite. The wings are really good..."
Ale Santana
"Great atmosphere. We where here on a Friday after work. We had a great time the food was good and beer was ice cold. I didnt know they had live music..."
Juvenal Lopez
"Big thanks to the server Karina. Needed help regarding flavors and she broke them down. Not only brought our beer in a speedy service but Thank you!..."
Christopher Perez
"The burgers are very delicious but it doesn't compare to the man on fire wings. Ooooo man the are so hot an good at the same time just the first wing..."
Jose Contreras Jr.
"Okay so I went there with a Friend Yesterday, and it was my 1st time going. Staff was so Welcoming and Friendly. The Place itself was definitely..."
Iz Food
"Had the 10 wing special,half bbq half chile and lemon was pretty good plus the basket of onion which was not only delicious but pretty good size I'm..."
Carlos Martinez
"Had the most delicious wrap earlier ! Will definitely be coming here again :) The customer service was great and the food came out so quick!..."
darleane l.