La Costa Mariscos is a quaint Tropical Mexican Restaurant. It’s colorful décor, hanging beads and seashells make you feel like your seafood comes straight from the fisherman’s boat. I had Tacos de Camaron, and the shrimp were very fresh. They have inside seating and a covered patio. For fine Mexican Seafood check out La Costa Mariscos, located at 716 21st St.
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Loading ...Toro Sushi Bar & Grill is a Chic Sushi Spot. It has a hip LA lounge feel with great food and an electric vibe. It’s a perfect spot to wow a first date, or to wind down on a Friday. I met some friends at Toro last Friday and we had a spectacular time. This spot was so much more than I expected. We ordered Diver Scallops, Ahi Tuna, and Grilled Shrimp. The food was great and the service was even better. And at 9 the DJ played some jamming lounge music. This is my new hang out!! Toro Sushi is located behind Rite Aid in the Market Place at 9000 Ming Ave. Suite 4-T.
(6 votes, average: 4.67 out of 5) Loading ...Prime Cut Meats & Eats, make you think you’re on Bourbon Street. They have an extensive Cajun menu, with everything from Muffalatta’s to Gumbo. I found the food far from anything I’ve ever had in Louisiana, but they also have a market next door that has all my favorite non-cooked Louisiana foods, Crawfish Tails, Andouille Sausage, Boudin Links, Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning, and even Pat O’Brien’s Hurricane Mix. It’s so good to have a Taste of Louisiana right here in Bakersfield! They also cater, butcher and will deliver. Prime Cuts is located 9500 Brimhall Rd #100.
(4 votes, average: 3 out of 5) Loading ...Lorene’s Restaurant is a local favorite. Lorene’s is a Country Style Diner with quality food. They have a range of home-style meals, from Chicken Fried Steak, Beef Liver, to salads and breakfast skillets. I couldn’t pass up the beef liver with grilled onions, Texas garlic toast, and mashed potatoes with gravy. Mmmmm Delicious! At Lorene’s you get hefty servings. This is a great place for a family outing. Lorene’s is located Downtown at 1531 23rd St. and Southwest at 6401 Ming Ave.
(4 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5) Loading ...Country Rose Tea Room is nostalgic and picturesque. I felt like I should have worn a hat and gloves to the tearoom. Antiques and doilies created an unforgettable atmosphere. It’s the perfect girlie spot. I had the smoked garlic chicken spread on croissant, broccoli soup and the infamous rose tea and Butterfinger pie. The food was excellent! ☺ I can’t wait to go back! The Country Rose Tea Room is located at 163 H st.
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It’s official, cupcakes are popular everywhere! Before moving to NYC I hadn’t had cupcakes since a Valentine’s Day party in the 5th grade. To New Yorker’s Cupcakes are the most popular part of the party. So I wasn’t surprised when Connie’s Kupcakes showed up at the office as refreshments last week. Connie’s Kupcakes come in three different sizes: small, medium and large, which makes them great for portion control. ☺ At Connie’s Kupcakes you can get dizzy trying to choose between 20 different flavors. I had to have the strawberry cheesecake, and red velvet SMALL cupcake. They were both yummy! You can even put toppers on your cupcake. Connie’s Kupcakes are made fresh daily. Connie’s Kupcake Kreations is located at 1230 H St, Suite A.
(3 votes, average: 3.67 out of 5) Loading ...Hodel’s Country Dining is a Bakersfield favorite with over 40 years of service. This large restaurant is the ultimate meeting place for families, and businesses. Hodel’s has one of the best Breakfasts in town. I loved the cinnamon rolls, one of their specialties, and the sausage. If anyone knows the brand of sausage they use please let me know. ☺ Hodel’s country style dining makes you feel right at home. Hodel’s is located at 5917 Knudsen Dr.
(3 votes, average: 2.33 out of 5) Loading ...Cuban Flavor is an authentic family owned Cuban restaurant. It’s so authentic that the family matriarch does most of the cooking. Cuban Flavor is set up with a serving counter, where you tell the server what you want. This makes it easier to decide because you get to see everything before you choose. I had the Ox Tails with gravy, rice and plantains. Everything was seasoned like the flavor of the Caribbean. The only thing missing was the sounds of Yuka music. Cuban Flavor is located at 1431 California Ave.
(3 votes, average: 3 out of 5) Loading ...Pho Vy Vietnamese Restaurant was an experience. I felt like I was having lunch in another country. Most of the patrons spoke Vietnamese, as we watched the Olympics from the flat screen TV. With the excitement of the Olympics I started a conversation with strangers and ended up joining their table lunch. They showed me how they like to eat bean sprouts, by dipping them into a mixture of hot and hoisin sauce. I ordered my usual, Bun Tom Thit Nuong (grilled shrimp & pork vermicelli). I love this Vietnamese dish. I also had fresh coconut juice with slices of coconut, DELICIOUS. Pho Vy Restaurant was a great cultural experience. Phy Vy is located at 333 Union Ave.
(2 votes, average: 3 out of 5) Loading ...Village Grill specializes in California Cuisine. California Cuisine is a fusion of cooking styles, prepared freshly using local ingredients. My favorite asset of the Restaurant is the patio. The patio has a rainforest impression with a canopy of lush plants. The inside is a huge open area with booths, tables and a bar. For lunch I had the Shrimp Louis Salad, which wasn’t impressive. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing on the menu. I’ll have to go back and try their breakfast, which I heard is pretty good. Village Grill is located at 2809 F St.
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