Wow!! My husband and I wanted to try a place we have not been to for our nine year wedding anniversary and this place sure did amaze us. From start to finish, they made us feel very special and the chef even came to our table to wish us a happy anniversary... The food is the best food I've had in Bakersfield probably and I'm a foodie. Lemon Drops were delicious, the chocolate cake was devine! Can't wait to go again
Carly S.
Best steak in Bakersfield!! The owners are very hands on and the kindest, sweetest people. The food is absolutely amazing and the ambiance is fantastic! You definitely won't find a better place to eat!!
Aaron P.
Best Place to be in Bakersfield! Food, bar, and service are the best in town! Good options for everyone, but the steak and peppercorn sauce is my go-to. This is our annual motorcycle ride stop and we are never disappointed. The owners, Jason and Beth are super nice people and go out of their way to provide a great atmosphere. Old school steakhouse feel, like going to The Golden Steer, if you've been there. All of us look forward to visiting the Horse in the Alley. Not just for the food and drinks, but also for the time we get to spend with Jason and Beth. We tell everyone we meet: If you're in Bakersfield, this is the place to be!
Salomon Avila
Wife and I visited with a reservation on a Saturday, upon entering looks great and classic atmosphere with intimate feel.No wine on this visit (lent season)Ordered iced tea $3 service from the bus-boy on keeping our glass full was perfect.Ordered appetizer Stuffed Mushrooms $15 just ok, not sure what the stuff was, sauce was to sweet not the best combination.Ordered side of Caesar Salad $6 dressing was way to sour with a taste of fermentation might have been anchovy on the dressing, not good at all, maybe try store bought instead.Wife had the Marsala Chicken $30 with rice pilaf and vegetables it was ok nothing to brag about it, not something you desire to have again.I ordered the Cognac Filet 6 oz $56 with vegetables and baked potato horrible choice, portion was thrifty, skimpy, cut was uneven, high on one side and low on the other so the low side was charred and hard, the quality on the steak was none existing, vegetables ok, baked potato skimpy on size and old from previous day (dark and firm on the inside).Bread rolls and the warm olive oil with granulated garlic was excellent and a nice touch to the experience.No dessert we ran out of time.Service was friendly but slow.We waited between courses especially after salad for a good 20 minutes before dinner was served.Makes me wonder about the big disconnect specially after reading all the praising reviews of previous customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Harry Farrar
Best steak . Drove up form LA in rain with family. New york and filet. The best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph J.
Restaurant was fantastic. It's a bit hard to find and not located in the best area of town but once inside, felt comfortable. It's not super fancy but at the same time still upscale. They have a nice bar area then a big room essentially for the restaurant. I had the ribeye and that was great and she said the lamb chops were also pretty good. Old fashion was okay but the highlight may have been the South African desert which was fabulous! One odd thing I found was that this restaurant doesn't take walk-ins and requires calling for a reservation. I couldn't get a reservation for 7:30 as they said they didn't have any availability for then so I ended up getting a table for 7pm. But weirdly enough, there were plenty of open tables when I was there as you can see in the photos. So I'm not sure why they are very "reservation only" type restaurant and turning down time slots when there are many tables open. Anyway, not a big deal at all. Met the owner and wife who were very pleasant and apologize for delay in the food coming out. I understood however my waiter was also slow with getting my drink. There was apparently a big table in a private area so he mentioned they were busy with that table...but at the end of the day, if I'm paying for my meals also then I expect to be taken care of as a priority also. So that's the only reason for one star less but overall it was really good experience and I'll definitely go back!
Mark B.
Rich History behind this location. Food, service and atmosphere were each outstanding. Must stop moving forward!!
Blanca Ochoa
I had the most perfect Valentine's Day dinner at this location. We didn't even know this place was here, I'm so glad we found out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon and Fillet Dinner
Warren Scott
Such a great place for a date night dinner! Amazing.food and service. Worth every penny. Steaks were fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pudding
Jimmyz K.
They accommodated a large group of 30 for us and were still very attentive and I appreciate that. We didn't order from the regular menu since we were a large group but the choices we had were delicious. Nice and quiet for a romantic dinner although we used the back room for our large party.
The new owners/management were so great. Had the chefs recommended items and they were beyond delightful.
hbchick y.
Forgot to take pics of the food, but remembered the menu. Food was amazing and the service is some of the best I've ever experienced.
Cheryl A.
Food, service, and ambiance... s as ll were fantastic! The owners were very accommodating and friendly, making sure we were happy with everything. We were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with some friends. Great experiences...
Tiffany V.
Matthew , Samantha, Jacob were amazing. Dinner was great! Environment was excellent! Reservations at 6pm we were not rushed; we were able to sit enjoy our cocktails and have great conversation without being disturbed or interrupted. Escargot was so delicious.
Karla O.
My husband and I recently celebrated our 20 year anniversary at Horse in the Alley and we were not disappointed. Both the food and the service were excellent. A truly enjoyable experience.
Wow!! My husband and I wanted to try a place we have not been to for our nine year wedding anniversary and this place sure did amaze us. From start to finish, they made us feel very special and the chef even came to our table to wish us a happy anniversary... The food is the best food I've had in Bakersfield probably and I'm a foodie. Lemon Drops were delicious, the chocolate cake was devine! Can't wait to go again
Best steak in Bakersfield!! The owners are very hands on and the kindest, sweetest people. The food is absolutely amazing and the ambiance is fantastic! You definitely won't find a better place to eat!!
Best Place to be in Bakersfield! Food, bar, and service are the best in town! Good options for everyone, but the steak and peppercorn sauce is my go-to. This is our annual motorcycle ride stop and we are never disappointed. The owners, Jason and Beth are super nice people and go out of their way to provide a great atmosphere. Old school steakhouse feel, like going to The Golden Steer, if you've been there. All of us look forward to visiting the Horse in the Alley. Not just for the food and drinks, but also for the time we get to spend with Jason and Beth. We tell everyone we meet: If you're in Bakersfield, this is the place to be!
Wife and I visited with a reservation on a Saturday, upon entering looks great and classic atmosphere with intimate feel.No wine on this visit (lent season)Ordered iced tea $3 service from the bus-boy on keeping our glass full was perfect.Ordered appetizer Stuffed Mushrooms $15 just ok, not sure what the stuff was, sauce was to sweet not the best combination.Ordered side of Caesar Salad $6 dressing was way to sour with a taste of fermentation might have been anchovy on the dressing, not good at all, maybe try store bought instead.Wife had the Marsala Chicken $30 with rice pilaf and vegetables it was ok nothing to brag about it, not something you desire to have again.I ordered the Cognac Filet 6 oz $56 with vegetables and baked potato horrible choice, portion was thrifty, skimpy, cut was uneven, high on one side and low on the other so the low side was charred and hard, the quality on the steak was none existing, vegetables ok, baked potato skimpy on size and old from previous day (dark and firm on the inside).Bread rolls and the warm olive oil with granulated garlic was excellent and a nice touch to the experience.No dessert we ran out of time.Service was friendly but slow.We waited between courses especially after salad for a good 20 minutes before dinner was served.Makes me wonder about the big disconnect specially after reading all the praising reviews of previous customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Best steak . Drove up form LA in rain with family. New york and filet. The best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurant was fantastic. It's a bit hard to find and not located in the best area of town but once inside, felt comfortable. It's not super fancy but at the same time still upscale. They have a nice bar area then a big room essentially for the restaurant. I had the ribeye and that was great and she said the lamb chops were also pretty good. Old fashion was okay but the highlight may have been the South African desert which was fabulous! One odd thing I found was that this restaurant doesn't take walk-ins and requires calling for a reservation. I couldn't get a reservation for 7:30 as they said they didn't have any availability for then so I ended up getting a table for 7pm. But weirdly enough, there were plenty of open tables when I was there as you can see in the photos. So I'm not sure why they are very "reservation only" type restaurant and turning down time slots when there are many tables open. Anyway, not a big deal at all. Met the owner and wife who were very pleasant and apologize for delay in the food coming out. I understood however my waiter was also slow with getting my drink. There was apparently a big table in a private area so he mentioned they were busy with that table...but at the end of the day, if I'm paying for my meals also then I expect to be taken care of as a priority also. So that's the only reason for one star less but overall it was really good experience and I'll definitely go back!
Rich History behind this location. Food, service and atmosphere were each outstanding. Must stop moving forward!!
I had the most perfect Valentine's Day dinner at this location. We didn't even know this place was here, I'm so glad we found out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon and Fillet Dinner
Such a great place for a date night dinner! Amazing.food and service. Worth every penny. Steaks were fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pudding
They accommodated a large group of 30 for us and were still very attentive and I appreciate that. We didn't order from the regular menu since we were a large group but the choices we had were delicious. Nice and quiet for a romantic dinner although we used the back room for our large party.
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The new owners/management were so great. Had the chefs recommended items and they were beyond delightful.
Forgot to take pics of the food, but remembered the menu. Food was amazing and the service is some of the best I've ever experienced.
Food, service, and ambiance... s as ll were fantastic! The owners were very accommodating and friendly, making sure we were happy with everything. We were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with some friends. Great experiences...
Matthew , Samantha, Jacob were amazing. Dinner was great! Environment was excellent! Reservations at 6pm we were not rushed; we were able to sit enjoy our cocktails and have great conversation without being disturbed or interrupted. Escargot was so delicious.
My husband and I recently celebrated our 20 year anniversary at Horse in the Alley and we were not disappointed. Both the food and the service were excellent. A truly enjoyable experience.