Highest-rated restaurants in Bakersfield by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Bakersfield by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Bakersfield, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Sarap Bakersfield
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12641 Rosedale Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Filipino
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Mango Haus
- Rating: 4.5/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 700 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Birria Bros.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1620 Brundage Lane Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Covenant Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1700 North Chester Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Pizz-a-Perfection
- Rating: 4.5/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8500 Harris Road Ste 8 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Los Reyes Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 813 Baker St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Heart Of India
- Rating: 4.5/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5123 Ming Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Indian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#23. K Wings
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 8200 Stockdale Hwy Ste K4 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Las Flautas Mexican Food Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2217 East California Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Tacos El Colima
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 7 P St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Brazil Hot Dogs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Street Vendors, Brazilian, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#19. PorkChop & Bubba's BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1228 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1230 H St. Ste A Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#18. The Poke Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Hawaiian, Poke, Pop-Up Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Loncheria Otro Rollo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2525 White Lane Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican, Street Vendors
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Pita Paradise
- Rating: 4.5/5 (639 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2020 H St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Food Trucks, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Killer Poke
- Rating: 4.5/5 (293 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1002 19th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Hawaiian, Poke, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Salad Sensations
- Rating: 4.5/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2681 Calloway Drive Ste 306 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Salad, Wraps, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Saigon Bento
- Rating: 4.5/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4200 Stine Road Ste A Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Milan's Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Banderas Burger
- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2130 Virginia Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Burgers, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Punjabi Dhaba
- Rating: 4.5/5 (269 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16020 Costajo St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Indian, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Guild House Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1905 18th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces, Community Service/Non-Profit
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Lettuce Eat
- Rating: 5.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1820 G St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Salad, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Carla's Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9809 South Union Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Diners, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Casa Burger & Thai2Eat
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1435 Ming Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Burgers, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Oh, boy! Po'boy!
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Sandwiches, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Barrington's Jamaican Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (459 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4120 Ming Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Muskaan Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3017 Wilson Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Ahi Sushi
- Rating: 5.0/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2665 Calloway Drive Ste 212 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Pop-Pa's Gourmet Popcorn
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4201 Ryder Lane Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Popcorn Shops, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
