Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Bakersfield area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Bakersfield area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all 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 and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, 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 chefs' 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, 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 the Bakersfield area 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., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#30. Wool Growers Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (567 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 620 East 19th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Basque
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Frugatti's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1520 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8109 Brimhall Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#28. La Costa Mariscos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (913 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3401 Chester Ave. Ste B Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Camino Real Kitchen & Tequila
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1516 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4501 Stine Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Hungry Hunter Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3580 Rosedale Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Blue Elephant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (817 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8200 Stockdale Hwy Ste M-1 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Fredo's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1604 19th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Flame & Fire Brazilian Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.1/5 (475 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 12814 Stockdale Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Steakhouses, Brazilian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Tofu House - Korean BBQ
- Rating: 4.1/5 (457 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5550 California Ave. Ste 106 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Bread & Honey
- Rating: 4.1/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6314 Ashe Road Ste 400 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Lengthwise at the Marketplace
- Rating: 4.1/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9000 Ming Ave. Ste T1 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: American, Breweries, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Uricchio's Trattoria
- Rating: 4.1/5 (544 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 17th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Crest Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (371 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5025 Wible Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Temblor Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.1/5 (801 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3200 Buck Owens Blvd. Ste 200 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Breweries, New American, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#16. California Fish Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5601 California Ave. Ste 100 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Seafood, Fish & Chips, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#15. New Vintage Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (770 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9901 Hageman Road Ste 100 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Pizza, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Panini Kabob Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (490 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3111 Ming Ave. Ste 470 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Locale Farm to Table Eatery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (874 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1727 18th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Pita House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (361 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3825 Ming Ave. Ste B Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mamma Mia
- Rating: 4.3/5 (377 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1418 18th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. JIN Sushi- Downtown
- Rating: 4.3/5 (802 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1600 19th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Luna
- Rating: 4.3/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1230 H St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Tacos, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Luigis
- Rating: 4.3/5 (568 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 725 East 19th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian, Delis, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Nuestro Mexico Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1537 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 716 21st St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Crazy BBQ
- Rating: 4.4/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2651 Oswell St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Lino's Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.4/5 (296 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2911 Taft Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Horse in the Alley
- Rating: 4.6/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1421 17th Place Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Muskaan Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.6/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3017 Wilson Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#2. El Pollo Riko
- Rating: 4.6/5 (345 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5620 California Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Latin American, Cuban, Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Punjabi Dhaba
- Rating: 4.7/5 (322 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9450 Stockdale Hwy Ste 109 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Indian, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
