Andre's Drive-In Located on Brundage Lane & Chester Avenue, 661-322-0044, This nostalgic drive-in offers shakes, fries, and burgers. The family owned location is one of the most historic burger joints in Bakersfield.

Hodels 5917 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308, 661-399-3341, A local favorite for over 34 years, this restaurant provides good wholesome meals in a country dining atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A gift shop is available on site for souvenirs.  

Hungry Hunter 3580 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93308, 661-328-0580, This restaurant serves steak, chicken, and seafood dishes, complemented by freshly baked homemade bread. It also features a lazy Susan Salad that is made-to-order at the table and the restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. 

Woolgrowers 620 East Nineteenth Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, 661-327-9584, Situated in east Bakersfield, this restaurant serves traditional Basque food. Choose from delicious entrees or the traditional Basque set up offered in a family style dining atmosphere. 

China Palace Restaurant 4142 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309, 661-326-8202, Both a lunch and dinner All You Can Eat buffet are featured at this restaurant where you will find a variety of Mandarin and Szechuan dishes, as well as sushi. A banquet room is available. 

Rosemary's Family Creamery 2733 F Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301, 661-395-0555, An old-fashioned ice cream parlor that serves the highest quality ice cream products in large portions and smothered in rich sauces. It also serves soups, salads, and sandwiches. 

Chalet Basque 200 Oak Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304, 661-327-2915, Serving American lamb, beef, pork and poultry dishes prepared in the traditional Basque style, this restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday.  

Mexicali Restaurant 631 Eighteenth Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301, 661-327-2915, Since 1957, this lively and festive restaurant has been serving high-quality food and service at their downtown location.  

Benji's French Basque Restaurant 4001 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93308, 661-328-0400, French Basque cuisine and an all-day cocktail lounge are featured at this restaurant where banquet facilities are also available. They are open Wednesday through Monday for lunch and dinner; closed on Tuesdays. 

Cactus Valley Mexican Restaurant 4215 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93308, 661-633-1948, This local favorite offers great margaritas, fajitas, and seafood dishes. Banquet facilities are available, as well as an outdoor patio. 

El Torito Restaurant 4646 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309, 661-395-3035, Real Mexican food at its finest is provided at this restaurant that serves an award-winning Sunday brunch from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The restaurant and cantina opens at 11:00 a.m. daily, with happy hour Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. 

John's Incredible Pizza 3709 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93308, 661-859-1111, Stop by and enjoy all-you-can-eat soup, salad, pizza, pasta and dessert in one of four themed dining rooms available at this restaurant. Everyone can play in fun world's 10,000 square feet of games, bumper cars, rides and fun for the whole family. Don't forget to ride at the indoor speedway. Private rooms available for parties and meetings.  

Buck Owens' Crystal Palace Steakhouse 2800 Buck Owens Boulevard, Bakersfield, CA 93308, 661-328-7560, Take a stroll down the board walkways and look in the storefront "windows" at country music star Buck Owens' memorabilia garnered from a lifetime of performing. You will be able to "Catch a Tiger by the Tail," eat Buck's famous biscuits and gravy with your dinner, enjoy live country music by country's hottest performers, or see Buck Owens and his Buckaroos while at this place. 

Outback Steakhouse 5051 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93309, 661-395-0555, Know for its Australian theme, this steakhouse offers a full menu of fine food, such as their famous "Blooming Onion," and they are open daily for lunch and dinner. more...