Absolute Best Food in Town
These are the restaurants that are incredible, have a great reputation and excellent ratings.
Best Indian food in Bakersfield. Amazingly kind owner and great cook.
Kellys Tandoori Grill & Catering
401 Chester AvenueBest Indian food in Bakersfield. Amazingly kind owner and great cook.
Far from the house (about 30 minute drive) but a frequent visit of ours and open particularly late. Their chef in the evening is better than the day/morning chef. Many Mexican options from nachos to tacos, borritos all with fish, chicken, beef, pork. Speak clearly their English isn't the best.
El Buen Pastor truck
8247 Kimber AvenueFar from the house (about 30 minute drive) but a frequent visit of ours and open particularly late. Their chef in the evening is better than the day/morning chef. Many Mexican options from nachos to tacos, borritos all with fish, chicken, beef, pork. Speak clearly their English isn't the best.
Incredible sushi - clearly the best in Bakersfield. The owners are the hostess and the head chef. They treat you great, environment is perfect and food is excellent. Ask to order fresh wasabi.
Ahi Sushi
2665 Calloway DriveIncredible sushi - clearly the best in Bakersfield. The owners are the hostess and the head chef. They treat you great, environment is perfect and food is excellent. Ask to order fresh wasabi.
Porkchop and Bubba's BBQ
700 21st StreetRated in top 20 Resturaunts in all of the US. Excellent BBQ
Absolute best breakfast/lunch in town. Their cajun omlet is part of the secret menu and is exceptional. Huge menu with many choices and the quality is always great.
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24th Street Cafe
1415 24th StAbsolute best breakfast/lunch in town. Their cajun omlet is part of the secret menu and is exceptional. Huge menu with many choices and the quality is always great.
The berria is some of the best in California. New restaurant just opened and very reasonably priced - really cheap for the quality of food. The neighborhood isn't the best but it isn't terrible either and completely worth it for cheap and delicious food.
Recommend the barbacoa combo and the vampiros.
Tacos humilde LLC
The berria is some of the best in California. New restaurant just opened and very reasonably priced - really cheap for the quality of food. The neighborhood isn't the best but it isn't terrible either and completely worth it for cheap and delicious food.
Recommend the barbacoa combo and the vampiros.
Multiple vendors in one place with very cute atmosphere and some of the best food in town. 5-10 food trucks in one place
Mariscos Las Cazuelitas #2
Multiple vendors in one place with very cute atmosphere and some of the best food in town. 5-10 food trucks in one place
Nearby Food
Quick bite to eat <10 mins from the house
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Sorella Ristorante Italiano
7900 McNair LnGood italian very close-by
Yard House
10308 Stockdale HwyLocal place for drinks and late night food
Umi Sushi & Sake
3300 Buena Vista RdNot the best sushi but not bad either. Generally pretty good but very close-by
Sequoia Sandwich Company
Good sandwiches
Cubbies Chicago Style Pizza
Good Chicago Style Pizza
Best burgers and grill nearby. Impressively long menu list
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Best burgers and grill nearby. Impressively long menu list
Kyoto Japanese Grill
Good Japanese stir-fry style
Great Bakersfield Restaurants
Not as good as the previous list but still great.
Asian vegan bistro
2217 Ashe RoadExcellent vegan
Sweet Bites N Ice
4657 White LaneGreat if you want dessert. Funnel cakes, ice cream, drinks
Best ramen in town and possibly the best Japanese generally. There is a ramen focus but not exclusively ramen
O Ramen
5139 Ming AvenueBest ramen in town and possibly the best Japanese generally. There is a ramen focus but not exclusively ramen
Hummus Express
8110 Rosedale HwyTop 3 Mediterranean in town!
Filipino food is an acquired and different tast than western food. Lots of meats and different vegetables than eaten in US. Here is where to try it! For an adventurous eater - try Balut
Philippine Cuisine
704 Oak StreetFilipino food is an acquired and different tast than western food. Lots of meats and different vegetables than eaten in US. Here is where to try it! For an adventurous eater - try Balut
Neveria & snack mix
Really good Salvadorian pupusas!! Must try!
Better Bowls
1818 G StBest healthy salad bowls to grab in Bakersfield
Studio Movie Grill (Bakersfield)
2733 Calloway DrFood and a movie
Another excellent Salvadorian and Mexican. Their pupusas and empanadas are excellent. They also have tacos and a diverse menu.
Sabor latino
1530 California AvenueAnother excellent Salvadorian and Mexican. Their pupusas and empanadas are excellent. They also have tacos and a diverse menu.
Best fish tacos in town. The rest of their options are okay. Not as good as El Buen Pastor or Tacos El Colima
Mr. Avocado's Mexican Asada Grill
Best fish tacos in town. The rest of their options are okay. Not as good as El Buen Pastor or Tacos El Colima
In-N-Out Burger
Great fast food open late too.
Bangkok Street Food
Great asian food.
Barrington's Jamaican Kitchen
Very good Jamaican food
Killer Poke
Best Poke bowls in town. Good quality, not amazing.
Banderas Burger
Hon Ramen
Really great - multiple items on the menu. Takoyaki is a special menu item from here.
Local Activities
This is close to The Recharge and great hiking with lots of wildlife to spot. Bring bear mace or a gun because there's rare sightings of mountain lions.
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Wind Wolves Preserve
16019 California 166This is close to The Recharge and great hiking with lots of wildlife to spot. Bring bear mace or a gun because there's rare sightings of mountain lions.
A quick stroll down this park on a bluff you get to see the hundreds of oil pumps in the distance that made this city popular in the past and gave one of the sections of Bakersfield the name "Oildale"
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Panorama Park
901 Panorama DriveA quick stroll down this park on a bluff you get to see the hundreds of oil pumps in the distance that made this city popular in the past and gave one of the sections of Bakersfield the name "Oildale"
Good fun watching a race here but the races are infrequent so you need to check their calendar.
Bakersfield Speedway
5001 N Chester ExtGood fun watching a race here but the races are infrequent so you need to check their calendar.
Clagg's Kayak Rentals
Take some kayaks down Kern river!
Silver Creek Park
7011 Harris RoadGood tennis courts if you need exercise while in town
A gritty gym where athletes and the fire department workout at. This gym is included with your airbnb stay!
National Academy of Strength and Power (NASPOWER)
4205 Resnik CourtA gritty gym where athletes and the fire department workout at. This gym is included with your airbnb stay!
Ingenious Escape Rooms - Bakersfield
6225 District BoulevardExcellent escape rooms for group fun
Breakers
10575 Rosedale HighwayBilliards
Brainy Actz Escape Rooms Bakersfield
5880 District BoulevardBowling, demolition room, axe throwing, nerf
Puzzle Effect - Bakersfield
3616 Coffee RdFun escape room for groups!
Bakersfield Batting Range
4001 Chester AvenueExcellent batting cage to blow off some steam and hit a couple balls!
Calvin Klein
Carter's
Cinnabon
Coach
Columbia Sportswear
Cosmetics Company Store
Cotton On
Express Factory Outlet
Famous Footwear Outlet
Fragrance Outlet
Gap Outlet
GUESS Factory Store
Guest Services
H&M
Hot Topic
Journeys
Kate Spade
Kevin Jewelers
Le Creuset
Levi's Outlet Store
Lids
Lucky Brand
Michael Kors
Nike Factory Store
Old Navy Outlet
OshKosh B'gosh
Perfumes-4-U
Polo Ralph Lauren
Puma
Rack Room Shoes
Skechers
Subway Cafe
Sunglass Hut
Sunglass Hut #2
The Children's Place
Tilly's
Tommy Hilfiger Company Store
Tony's Pizza
Zumiez
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Outlets at Tejon
5701 Outlets at Tejon Pkwy
Calvin Klein
Carter's
Cinnabon
Coach
Columbia Sportswear
Cosmetics Company Store
Cotton On
Express Factory Outlet
Famous Footwear Outlet
Fragrance Outlet
Gap Outlet
GUESS Factory Store
Guest Services
H&M
Hot Topic
Journeys
Kate Spade
Kevin Jewelers
Le Creuset
Levi's Outlet Store
Lids
Lucky Brand
Michael Kors
Nike Factory Store
Old Navy Outlet
OshKosh B'gosh
Perfumes-4-U
Polo Ralph Lauren
Puma
Rack Room Shoes
Skechers
Subway Cafe
Sunglass Hut
Sunglass Hut #2
The Children's Place
Tilly's
Tommy Hilfiger Company Store
Tony's Pizza
Zumiez
Kern County Raceway Park
5 and Enos LnPOSO CREEK PAINTBALL
21673 Round Mountain RoadBakersfield Kart Raceway
4695 Alfred Harrell HwyRabobank Arena, Teatru u Centro tal-Konvenzjoni
1001 Truxtun AveĦart Park
Hart ParkSwimming, hiking, frisbee golf, walks
Rivers End Rafting (RER)
15701 CA-178Rafting and kayaking adventure
The BLVD
3200 Buck Owens BlvdBest bowling spot in town
One of the largest deposits of marine fossils in the world. $40 for adults for a day to grab as many fossils as you can.
Ernst Quarries
Round Mountain RoadOne of the largest deposits of marine fossils in the world. $40 for adults for a day to grab as many fossils as you can.
Activities > 1 hour drive away
Trail of 100 Giants Trailhead
County Route 107Pfeiffer Beach
Ġeneral Sherman Tree
Skylark North Soaring
16334 Harris Road$100-180 for a flight. Just an hour out of Bakersfield
Los Angeles
Luxury Eating
$50-100 for a plate, this restaurant is high luxury for the most discerning of pallets.
Horse in the Alley
1421 17th Pl$50-100 for a plate, this restaurant is high luxury for the most discerning of pallets.