We had a reservation for a table of 8 at 5:30 on a Saturday night. We were promptly seated upon our arrival. They were immediately there for our drink menu and appetizers. We were let know that it was our table for the evening if we wanted. From the drinks to the acoustic assemble to Johnny Owens the night was fantastic. We danced, had cocktails and a great dinner with not a single disappointment. I highly recommend this place if your in Bakersfield. Hard to find a good dinner and entertainment. Not only that it was the wholesome family experience. We are older but enjoyed seeing everyone participating. Will definitely go back.
Sylvain MARTINEZ
We went to eat with my wife and two children. An unforgettable experience! The food was excellent, the service was very friendly and attentive and the live music unforgettable! I recommend it 100%!!!
Debra Greeson
My husband and I came from Texas to visit family and came here for dinner. I had the chicken fried steak and it was outstandingly delicious ? the green beans were to die for...I know, green beans! But the biscuits and honey butter were melt in your mouth good. Our server was so nice and did a great job.The place was so nice with lots of country music memorabilia, pics, and a live country band with dancing. A good family place to bring kids to dance.We had a great time. I definitely enjoyed this night out.
Terry Tanner
Tommy Emanuel concert. Fantastic place to watch one of the best acoustic guitar players in the world.
Teanna K.
My two stars are solely about the food, which has gone downhill significantly. Ambiance is great...it's the Crystal Palace after all. Service is fair. But the food. I have ordered the steak salad for years. It has always come with four or five really big kabob- type pieces of perfectly charbroiled steak on top of a great green salad with crispy croutons and tomatoes---super delicious. Tonight, it was really pitiful, basically awful. It's still my same ole steak salad on the menu, but what I got tonight was about two tablespoons, four of the smallest bites, of ROAST on top of my salad. And most of my croutons were soggy even though my salad didn't have dressing on it yet. I basically just paid $25 for a green salad with a sprinkle of roast beef and some wet bread on top. To be even more honest about our experience, our waitress misheard my order and brought me out the wrong meal all together (she apologized, it was a mistake), and I then waited over 30 minutes for my correct meal to come---just a simple simple steak salad! And that steak is no longer grilled to order so I don't know why it took so long. At this point, my husband had long ago finished his meal. Then randomly, about 10 minutes after I get my correct meal, another "steak" salad is brought out to me (some confusion in the kitchen who knows??) and I decline it. They insist I take it since it was their mistake again, but honestly, I didn't even want it, there or to-go. We may be eating elsewhere ahead of the shows if the food continues down this path. Really hope it gets better. Pictures below of what the steak salad used to look like (taken from another yelp review), and then a picture of my super sub par "steak" salad tonight. Literally, where's the beef?
Boray Durns
Great service great food and drinks and dessert and everybody is really nice
Lindsy Sweat-Grayson
Live music was so much fun. Our server Sammy was top notch amazing. My Angus burger was pretty greasy. Had a fun time and I'm trying the salmon next time!!
SandraM
Reservation was for 6:45 it took 90mins to get our food with no explanation, the food was good when it finally arrived, band was very good the dance floor was taken up by a birthday party of children not very much fun when adults are trying to dance and why does the band stop playing at 9:30? Not sure I would recommend unless you were taking kids.
Stina T.
Amazing service. Really great entertainment. We were lucky enough to see Dalton Dover and Kylie Morgan during our visit. It really set the vibe of our whole experience. The food was better than expected. Excellent spot for a date night.
Daniel Myers
Service was awful. Our waitress was borderline rude and very slow.
Good food, great music, and an amazing place full of so much great history.
Avery Fluet
The experience and memorabilia was so interesting! The food was really good and there is no better atmosphere for country western fans. Line dancing. Cowboy boots. A must do for people visiting or living in Bakersfield
courtw
We had an amazing time especially sitting right on the floor to be close to the dancing! The music was so much fun, the food was great and everyone was extremely friendly! Can't wait to go back!
AprilG
We had the most WONDERFUL time celebrating my mom's 70th birthday at the Crystal Palace. The band was excellent; the food was delicious, and the crowd was happy! Definitely made some amazing memories!
Amanda D.
Food has really went downhill, poor management!! My waitress was very friendly and attentive. I problem was how management talks to their employees.
We had a reservation for a table of 8 at 5:30 on a Saturday night. We were promptly seated upon our arrival. They were immediately there for our drink menu and appetizers. We were let know that it was our table for the evening if we wanted. From the drinks to the acoustic assemble to Johnny Owens the night was fantastic. We danced, had cocktails and a great dinner with not a single disappointment. I highly recommend this place if your in Bakersfield. Hard to find a good dinner and entertainment. Not only that it was the wholesome family experience. We are older but enjoyed seeing everyone participating. Will definitely go back.
We went to eat with my wife and two children. An unforgettable experience! The food was excellent, the service was very friendly and attentive and the live music unforgettable! I recommend it 100%!!!
My husband and I came from Texas to visit family and came here for dinner. I had the chicken fried steak and it was outstandingly delicious ? the green beans were to die for...I know, green beans! But the biscuits and honey butter were melt in your mouth good. Our server was so nice and did a great job.The place was so nice with lots of country music memorabilia, pics, and a live country band with dancing. A good family place to bring kids to dance.We had a great time. I definitely enjoyed this night out.
Tommy Emanuel concert. Fantastic place to watch one of the best acoustic guitar players in the world.
My two stars are solely about the food, which has gone downhill significantly. Ambiance is great...it's the Crystal Palace after all. Service is fair. But the food. I have ordered the steak salad for years. It has always come with four or five really big kabob- type pieces of perfectly charbroiled steak on top of a great green salad with crispy croutons and tomatoes---super delicious. Tonight, it was really pitiful, basically awful. It's still my same ole steak salad on the menu, but what I got tonight was about two tablespoons, four of the smallest bites, of ROAST on top of my salad. And most of my croutons were soggy even though my salad didn't have dressing on it yet. I basically just paid $25 for a green salad with a sprinkle of roast beef and some wet bread on top. To be even more honest about our experience, our waitress misheard my order and brought me out the wrong meal all together (she apologized, it was a mistake), and I then waited over 30 minutes for my correct meal to come---just a simple simple steak salad! And that steak is no longer grilled to order so I don't know why it took so long. At this point, my husband had long ago finished his meal. Then randomly, about 10 minutes after I get my correct meal, another "steak" salad is brought out to me (some confusion in the kitchen who knows??) and I decline it. They insist I take it since it was their mistake again, but honestly, I didn't even want it, there or to-go. We may be eating elsewhere ahead of the shows if the food continues down this path. Really hope it gets better. Pictures below of what the steak salad used to look like (taken from another yelp review), and then a picture of my super sub par "steak" salad tonight. Literally, where's the beef?
Great service great food and drinks and dessert and everybody is really nice
Live music was so much fun. Our server Sammy was top notch amazing. My Angus burger was pretty greasy. Had a fun time and I'm trying the salmon next time!!
Reservation was for 6:45 it took 90mins to get our food with no explanation, the food was good when it finally arrived, band was very good the dance floor was taken up by a birthday party of children not very much fun when adults are trying to dance and why does the band stop playing at 9:30? Not sure I would recommend unless you were taking kids.
Amazing service. Really great entertainment. We were lucky enough to see Dalton Dover and Kylie Morgan during our visit. It really set the vibe of our whole experience. The food was better than expected. Excellent spot for a date night.
Service was awful. Our waitress was borderline rude and very slow.
Restaurantji Recommends
Good food, great music, and an amazing place full of so much great history.
The experience and memorabilia was so interesting! The food was really good and there is no better atmosphere for country western fans. Line dancing. Cowboy boots. A must do for people visiting or living in Bakersfield
We had an amazing time especially sitting right on the floor to be close to the dancing! The music was so much fun, the food was great and everyone was extremely friendly! Can't wait to go back!
We had the most WONDERFUL time celebrating my mom's 70th birthday at the Crystal Palace. The band was excellent; the food was delicious, and the crowd was happy! Definitely made some amazing memories!
Food has really went downhill, poor management!! My waitress was very friendly and attentive. I problem was how management talks to their employees.