Food & Drink
Where to Eat in Bakersfield
A living guide to 106 restaurants across Kern County — from century-old Basque dining halls to taco trucks, breweries and Tehachapi mountain favorites. Search by name, cuisine or neighborhood.
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24th Street Cafe
Bakersfield's most popular breakfast. Cinnamon rolls, omelets, pancakes — expect a wait.
Downtown
Buck Owens' Crystal Palace
Steaks, country classics and live music in the legendary Buck Owens venue.
Westside
Cafe Smitten
Hip downtown cafe. Avocado toast, espresso, weekend brunch.
Westchester
Happy Jack's Pie 'N Burger
Tiny downtown counter for burgers and pies. A Bakersfield classic.
Downtown
Lengthwise Brewing Co.
Bakersfield's original craft brewery. Pizzas, wings, IPA flights.
Multiple
Luigi's Delicatessen
A Bakersfield institution since 1910. Italian deli, antipasto, pasta, sandwiches.
Downtown
Mama Tosca's Ristorante Italiano
White-tablecloth Italian. Veal, fresh pasta, deep wine list.
Northwest
Mexicali Restaurant
Bakersfield Mexican-American classic since 1956. Combo plates, chile rellenos, full bar.
Westchester
Moo Creamery
Farm-to-table burgers and house-made ice cream from local dairy.
Downtown
Noriega Hotel
James Beard America's Classic. Family-style Basque dinners served at long communal tables since 1893.
East Bakersfield
Temblor Brewing Company
Craft beer, brick-oven pizzas and a huge patio next to the Crystal Palace.
Westside
Valentien Restaurant & Wine Bar
Chef-driven seasonal menu and curated wines. Bakersfield's top fine-dining pick.
Southwest
Wool Growers Restaurant
Multi-course Basque feasts: pickled tongue, oxtail, lamb stew, paella. A Kern County institution since 1954.
East Bakersfield
Acapulco Inn
Classic combo plates and house margaritas since the 1970s.
Westchester
Agave Azul
Modern Mexican with a deep tequila list, fajitas and weekend brunch.
Southwest
Arizona Cafe
Counter-service breakfast and burger spot.
Westside
Bakery on Q
Tiny scratch bakery for cinnamon rolls, cookies and cakes.
Westchester
Belvedere Room at The Padre
Padre Hotel's fine-dining room. Steaks, seafood, craft cocktails.
Downtown
Benji's French Basque Restaurant
French-Basque cuisine with the traditional family-style setup plus à la carte options.
Downtown
Big Mike's Coffee
Local Tehachapi coffee roaster and cafe.
Tehachapi
Bill Lee's Bamboo Chopsticks
Old-school Bakersfield Cantonese-American since 1965.
Westchester
BJ's Mongolian Barbecue
Pick-your-ingredients stir-fry grilled in front of you.
Westchester
Cafe Med
Mediterranean-Italian menu, weekend brunch and live entertainment.
Southwest
Caffe Luna
Tiny indie coffee bar. Espresso done right.
Westchester
Casa Munoz
Downtown Mexican spot with weekend brunch.
Downtown
Cattlemen's Saloon & Grill
Western-themed steaks, BBQ and ribs.
Tehachapi
Cesar's Mexican Deli
Counter-service tortas, burritos and breakfast plates.
East Bakersfield
Chalet Basque
Family-style Basque dining in a classic setting. Bring a hearty appetite.
Northwest
Chef Cassy's Catering Kitchen
Chef-driven lunch counter and catering kitchen.
Downtown
Chinatown Restaurant
Long-running Cantonese-American spot with combo plates.
Westchester
Cope's Diner
No-frills diner for omelets, biscuits and gravy, club sandwiches.
Westchester
Cope's Fish House
Pacific seafood and chops in a polished room.
Southwest
Crest Bar & Grill
Downtown bar and grill with patio seating.
Downtown
Dagny's Coffee Co.
Independent downtown coffeehouse. Espresso, pastries, local art.
Downtown
Don Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Family-owned Mexican-American chain with multiple Bakersfield locations. Strong margaritas, big plates.
Multiple
Eagle Mountain Casino Buffet
Buffet at the closest casino to Bakersfield.
Porterville
El Mexicalito Cocina
Old Town Kern Mexican kitchen with mole and homemade tortillas.
East Bakersfield
El Pollo Grill
Charcoal-grilled whole chicken, rice, beans, tortillas. Family-size plates to go.
Westchester
El Rincón Méxica
Regional Mexican specialties: birria, mole, fresh tortillas, weekend menudo.
Old Town Kern
Elements Venue
Event-driven New American kitchen and bar.
Downtown
Flame & Skewers
Charcoal-grilled kebabs, shawarma, hummus plates.
Southwest
Frugatti's Bakery
Cakes, breads and Italian pastries from Frugatti's.
Southwest
Frugatti's Italian Eatery
Family-style Italian. Lasagna, wood-fired pizza, pasta and patio dining.
Southwest
Giovanni's Pizzeria
Brick-oven pizzas and pasta in northwest Bakersfield.
Northwest
Green Frog Market Deli
Local grocery deli loved for tri-tip sandwiches.
Multiple
Grub Burger Bar
Build-your-own burgers, milkshakes and craft beer.
Southwest
Habibi Cafe
Lebanese-style mezze, shawarma and kabobs.
Southwest
Hong Kong Cafe
Old-school Cantonese diner. Chow mein, won ton soup.
Westside
Houston's Steakhouse
Upscale steakhouse with prime cuts and martinis.
Southwest
Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant
Wine bar and bottle shop with a small bites menu.
Downtown
Italian Heritage Deli
Italian subs, cold cuts, imported groceries.
Westchester
Jake's Original Tex Mex
Bakersfield Tex-Mex since 1989.
Westchester
Jake's Tex Mex Original
Tex-Mex classics, frozen margaritas, sizzling fajitas.
Southwest
Kabuki Japanese Restaurant
Sushi, teppanyaki and a long sake list in a polished room.
Southwest
Kern River Brewing Company
Award-winning Kern Valley brewery, an hour up the canyon. Pints, pub food, river views.
Kernville
Knotty Pine Cafe
Old-school Oildale diner with biscuits & gravy and chicken-fried steak.
Oildale
Kohnen's Country Bakery
German-American bakery in downtown Tehachapi. Bread, pretzels, pastries.
Tehachapi
La Costa Mariscos
Mexican seafood: ceviche tostadas, shrimp cocktails, aguachile, whole fried fish.
East Bakersfield
Los 2 Amigos
Family-run Mexican kitchen. Combo plates, weekend menudo.
Westchester
Los Hermanos
Classic Oildale taqueria and breakfast counter. Big burritos and chilaquiles.
Oildale
Los Tacos de Huicho
Cult-favorite taco joint. Tripas, al pastor, suadero and salsas worth a drive.
East Bakersfield
Mama Roomba
Latin-Caribbean tapas, mojitos and live music in downtown Bakersfield.
Downtown
Maria Bonita
Breakfast burritos, chilaquiles and menudo on weekends.
East Bakersfield
Mariscos El Chino (Truck)
Mexican seafood truck. Shrimp cocktails, fish tacos.
East Bakersfield
Mariscos El Sinaloense
Sinaloa-style mariscos, ceviches and aguachile.
East Bakersfield
Mediterranean Grill
Greek and Middle Eastern plates: gyros, kabobs, falafel.
Westchester
Mexicali Rose
Sit-down Mexican kitchen with combo platters and house margaritas.
Northwest
Milt's Coffee Shop
Old-school 24-hour diner. Eggs, hash, friendly counter.
Westchester
Mossman's Cafe
Honest American breakfast and lunch. Big portions, friendly servers.
East Bakersfield
Narducci's Cafe
Old-school Basque cafe and bar dating to 1944. Stewed beef tongue, garlic-roasted chicken, picon punch.
East Bakersfield
On The Rocks
Downtown bar with shareable plates and craft cocktails.
Southwest
Padre Coffee Bar
Espresso and pastries in the lobby of the historic Padre Hotel.
Downtown
Panaderia Mexicana
Traditional Mexican bakery: conchas, pan dulce, tres leches cakes.
East Bakersfield
Pho Saigon
Big steaming bowls of pho, bun and vermicelli plates.
Westchester
Pita Kabob
Persian and Mediterranean kabobs with house pita.
Southwest
Pyrenees Bakery
Wholesale-and-retail Basque sheepherder bread bakery since 1920.
East Bakersfield
Pyrenees Cafe & Saloon
Historic Basque boarding house and saloon. Steak, lamb, pickled tongue and stiff drinks.
East Bakersfield
Ray's Pho
Hearty pho, banh mi, vermicelli plates.
Westchester
Rice Bowl
Stir-fries, fried rice, big lunch portions.
Multiple
Rockin R's Bar & Grill
Oildale watering hole and grill.
Oildale
Rosa's Italian Restaurant
Old-school red-sauce Italian. Pizza, lasagna, calzones.
Downtown
Rusty's Grill
Family-friendly American grill.
Northwest
Rusty's Pizza Parlor
Family-friendly pizza chain. Salad bar, deep-dish, arcade.
Multiple
Saigon Restaurant
Pho, banh mi, vermicelli plates.
Westchester
Sandrini's Public House
Downtown gastropub. Big beer list, live music, late-night menu.
Downtown
Smith's Bakeries
Bakersfield bakery chain since 1946. Doughnuts, cakes, classic pastries.
Multiple
Sushi Don
Quality sushi and Japanese plates in east Bakersfield.
Southwest
Tacos Don Pedro (Truck)
Late-night taco truck. Al pastor, cabeza, asada, salsas.
Multiple
Tacos La Villa
Local taqueria chain. Carne asada, al pastor, lengua tacos and big burritos.
Multiple
Tahoe Joe's Famous Steakhouse
Lake Tahoe-themed steakhouse with prime rib and signature toffee cake.
Southwest
Tehachapi Winery
Mountain-grown wines and a tasting patio at 4,000 feet.
Tehachapi
Thai House
Bakersfield Thai standby. Pad thai, curries, papaya salad.
Southwest
Thai Thai Cuisine
Casual Thai with vegetarian options and lunch specials.
Westchester
The Bistro
Northwest neighborhood bistro for lunch and dinner.
Downtown
The French Gourmet
French pastries, quiche, pâté and coffee in a cozy room.
Westchester
The Mark Restaurant Bar & Grill
Downtown steakhouse and lounge in a historic 1920s building.
Downtown
The Metro Galleries Cafe
Cafe inside the Metro Galleries downtown.
Downtown
The Nile Theater Bar
Historic downtown bar attached to the Nile Theater.
Downtown
The Salty Greek
Greek gyros, souvlaki, hummus and lamb plates in a casual room.
Southwest
Tina Marie's Mexican Food
Oildale Mexican lunch counter. Burritos, tacos, enchiladas.
Oildale
Trout's & The Blackboard
Historic Oildale honky-tonk and grill. Live country music and burgers.
Oildale
Uricchio's Trattoria
Downtown Italian classic. Pasta, veal, chicken parm and a deep wine list.
Downtown
Villa del Sol Mexican Grill
Sit-down Mexican with sizzling fajitas and patio seating.
Southwest
Village Grill
Tehachapi mainstay for burgers, salads and weekend brunch.
Tehachapi
Wiki's Wine Dive & Grill
Gastropub menu, big wine pours and craft cocktails in a relaxed setting.
Downtown
Zingo's Cafe
24-hour diner. Classic breakfast all day, burgers, comfort food.
East Bakersfield