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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Bakersfield, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. Pizza Guys
- Rating: 4.7/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5601 California Ave. Ste 500 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Chicken Wings
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#29. El Pollo Riko
- Rating: 4.7/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5620 California Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Latin American, Cuban, Caribbean
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#28. Muskaan Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3017 Wilson Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Indian
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#27. Saigon Bento
- Rating: 4.7/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4200 Stine Road Ste A Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#26. Tacos El Colima
- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 7 P St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
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#25. Apna Dhaba
- Rating: 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2546 South Union Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Indian
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#24. K Pocha & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.7/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6401 White Lane Ste 101 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Korean, Desserts, Seafood
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#23. Samosa Junction
- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 9901 Hageman Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Indian, Seafood, Chicken Wings
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#22. Los Reyes Restaurant
- Rating: 4.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 813 Baker St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. The Poke Express
- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Hawaiian, Poke, Pop-Up Restaurants
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#20. Brazil Hot Dogs
- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Street Vendors, Brazilian, Hot Dogs
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#19. Killer Poke
- Rating: 4.7/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1002 19th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Hawaiian, Poke, Sushi Bars
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#18. Las Flautas Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 2217 East California Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#17. Salad Sensations
- Rating: 4.7/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2681 Calloway Drive Ste 306 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Salad, Wraps, Sandwiches
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#16. My Spot Downtown Grill
- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1412 17th St. Ste F Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Burgers, Tacos, American
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#15. Kuma Sushi
- Rating: 4.7/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1818 L St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
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#14. Loncheria Otro Rollo
- Rating: 4.7/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4106 Wible Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican, Street Vendors
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#13. Punjabi Dhaba
- Rating: 4.7/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16020 Costajo St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Indian, Food Trucks
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#12. Milan's Market
- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza, Bakeries
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#11. Banderas Burger
- Rating: 4.7/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2130 Virginia Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Burgers, Food Trucks
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#10. Guild House Restaurant
- Rating: 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1905 18th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces, Community Service/Non-Profit
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#9. Lettuce Eat
- Rating: 4.7/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1820 G St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Salad, Wraps
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#8. Indian Village
- Rating: 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 3905 Hughes Lane Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Vegetarian, Indian
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#7. Barrington's Jamaican Kitchen
- Rating: 4.8/5 (514 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4120 Ming Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Caribbean
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#6. Carla's Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9809 South Union Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Diners, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
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#5. Seoul Shikdang
- Rating: 4.8/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 4715 Coffee Road Ste D Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Korean, Soul Food
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#4. Ahi Sushi
- Rating: 4.8/5 (324 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2665 Calloway Drive Ste 212 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Desserts
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#3. Salad Sensations
- Rating: 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 16123 Stockdale Hwy Ste 160 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, Wraps
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#2. Pop-Pa's Gourmet Popcorn
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4201 Ryder Lane Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Popcorn Shops, Food Stands
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#1. El Topdawg Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Caterers, Tacos
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
