Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Bakersfield by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Bakersfield by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Bakersfield using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#30. Tofu House - Korean BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (433 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5550 California Ave. Ste 106 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Lino's Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.4/5 (289 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2911 Taft Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Sushi Time
- Rating: 4.5/5 (337 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4715 Coffee Road Ste D Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Chef's Choice Noodle Bar
- Rating: 3.8/5 (800 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9000 Ming Ave. Ste J-2 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#26. ZAMA Latin American Cuisine
- Rating: 3.8/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1623 19th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Viceroy Indian Cuisine & Bar
- Rating: 3.8/5 (393 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10650 Stockdale Hwy Ste 100 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Indian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Sorella Ristorante Italiano
- Rating: 3.9/5 (617 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7900 McNair Lane Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Two Goats & The Goose
- Rating: 3.9/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1514 Wall St. Alley Bakersfield, California
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Sizzler
- Rating: 3.9/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 Real Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Wool Growers Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (539 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 620 East 19th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Basque
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Frugatti's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1354 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8109 Brimhall Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Yard House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (530 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10308 Stockdale Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: New American, Vegetarian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Petroleum Club at Sundale
- Rating: 4.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6218 Sundale Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#17. La Costa Mariscos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (867 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3401 Chester Ave. Ste B Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Hungry Hunter Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1073 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3580 Rosedale Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Blue Elephant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (770 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8200 Stockdale Hwy Ste M-1 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Flame & Fire Brazilian Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.1/5 (411 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 12814 Stockdale Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Steakhouses, Brazilian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Crest Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (357 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5025 Wible Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Uricchio's Trattoria
- Rating: 4.1/5 (512 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 17th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Temblor Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.2/5 (767 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3200 Buck Owens Blvd. Ste 200 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Breweries, New American, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Panini Kabob Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (430 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3111 Ming Ave. Ste 470 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp
#9. California Fish Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5601 California Ave. Ste 100 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Seafood, Fish & Chips, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Pita House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (351 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3825 Ming Ave. Ste B Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mediterranean
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#7. Mamma Mia
- Rating: 4.3/5 (340 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1418 18th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian, Bars
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#6. JIN Sushi- Downtown
- Rating: 4.3/5 (769 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1600 19th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Crazy BBQ
- Rating: 4.4/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2651 Oswell St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Horse in the Alley
- Rating: 4.6/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1421 17th Place Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#3. El Pollo Riko
- Rating: 4.6/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5620 California Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Latin American, Cuban, Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Muskaan Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3017 Wilson Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Barrington's Jamaican Kitchen
- Rating: 4.8/5 (496 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4120 Ming Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
