Hidden gems: restaurants in Bakersfield
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Bakersfield. Ratings are based from 821 places in Bakersfield
24th Street Cafe
1415 24th St 93301-4023
"What an excellent breakfast spot! We stopped by on our way through town and am sure glad we did. They have an extensive breakfast menu from pancakes to fish tacos and everything in between. The locati..."
Uricchio's Trattoria
1400 17th St 93301-5214
"I love Uricchio's and have for years. The restaurant is small, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in every other aspect. The food is amazing, probably the best Italian food in Bakersfield. The..."
Hodel's Country Dining
5917 Knudsen Dr 93308-2946
"Good food, decent prices, just wish there were more main course selections. With very few options they go fast. Got up 3 times for meatloaf and each time it was already gone. Other then that it's a ni..."
Nuestro Mexico Restaurant
716 21st St 93301-2913
"This is good food Mexican food in a different level! Staff are welcoming and professional! Quick service. Its worth the pay! It's a casual little restaurant but yet great food and food presentation an..."
Benji's French Basque Restaurant
4001 Rosedale Hwy 4001 Rosedale Hwy, 93308-6130, Bakersfield, California 93308-6130
"What a wonderful family run restaurant. I love this place! The meals are fantastic every time and the service is just as great.All the Basque restaurants in Bakersfield are very good but Benji's is s..."
Frugatti's
600 Coffee Rd 93309-1208
"We had dinner here, all six of us. The service was fine,so was the food. We were fortunate enough to beat a crowd that arrived soon after we were seated. I felt bad for the patrons that bad to stand a..."
Dewar's Candy Shop Northwest
2700 Calloway Dr 93312-2637
"We love this place. Fantastic ice cream selection and build your own sundaes. The ice cream was so smooth and flavorful, I chose the English toffee flavor with hot chocolate and marshmallow! Highly r..."
Salty's BBQ
9425 Rosedale Hwy 93312-2133
"First time, tried the Salty's Special sandwich, as good as advertised. Also got the Brisket and Chicken combo. Brisket was dry, not impressed. Chicken was good, will get again next time as part of ano..."
Zingo's Cafe
3201 Buck Owens Blvd 93308-6321
"I came in with two friends for Lunch. I ordered a patty melt with fries my friend had breakfast scrambled eggs with pork chops my other friend had a grilled ham and cheese sandwich. Everyone said they..."
Buck Owens' Crystal Palace
2800 Buck Owens Blvd 93308-6314
"The experience is one that is "a must." The staff members are all happy and competent people. The museum is an added bonus. The bar is Elvis's 1972 car that was custom made (only 3 made). Live music...."
Casa Munoz Restaurant
1736 Union Ave 93305-5649
"Excellent place to eat great food and service.😋"
Rosemary's Family Creamery
2733 F St 93301-1817
"So family tradition. So simply delicious which people cannot resist. Homemade ice cream. Water tastes kinda okay. Warning you when there sometimes full not to able taking tables to sit and eat if you..."
Original Hacienda Grill
2600 Buck Owens Blvd 93308-6300
"Awesome food and the best service anyone could ask for"
Happy Jacks Pie & Burgers
1800 20th St 93301-3906
"Grearlt food. Grilled to DELICIOUS 😋 nice old cafe style restaurant . Cash only"
Donna Kaye's Cafe
212 Oak St 93304-2433
"Great breakfast spot! When I walked in, I felt as if I were walking in to my grandmas house. The place was cozy, and homey. Some of the customers addressed the waitresses on a first name bases. Makes..."
Rosemarys Ice Cream Parlor
Downtown
"So family tradition. So simply delicious which people cannot resist. Homemade ice cream. Water tastes kinda okay. Warning you when there sometimes full not to able taking tables to sit and eat if you..."
Slice of Italy
10524 Hageman Rd Ste C1 93312-9106
"We love Slice of Italy! They are always have quick and hot delivery. Tonight I actually messed up my online order. I called to see if it had been made yet and unfortunately it had... BUT they grac..."
tokyo garden
4149 Ming Ave 93309-4983
"Epic spicy tuna (super-fresh) hand roll Bakersfield roll ready rice pot stickers deep fried California roll"
Thai Kitchen
9901 Hageman Rd Ste 200 93312-2300
"A quaint, friendly, clean place with down-to-earth service and great food. They tend to play music that is very peaceful. Today is a sunny & cool day with the best breeze. They have the front door ope..."
Miyoshi
8200 Stockdale Hwy 93311-1091
"The Best in town. Great service. Best rolls. Everything is always so fresh. They have been the most consistent restaurant my wife and I have ever dealt with in Bakersfield. You will not be disappointe..."