50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Bakersfield

“Oscar was our waiter for lunch. He’s very accommodating. He brought our drinks right away. Took our order. He was friendly, outgoing very positive vibe. Our order without any problems. The steak was cooked to perfection. Even asked if you wanted tea to go. he was an excellent waiter.“

“We stopped at this restaurant in Bakersfield on our way to Death Valley, and honestly, the exterior and overall floor setup might seem a bit deceiving at first — but don’t let that fool you. The food is absolutely delicious!
We ordered Malai Kofta, Sarson Da Saag, Paneer Butter Masala, along with Amritsari Kulcha with Chhole, Garlic Naan, Makke Di Roti, and Tandoor Roti — and everything was outstanding. The real standout was the Amritsari Kulcha with Chhole — just superb. Fresh, authentic, and packed with flavor. The breads were perfectly made — soft, flavorful, and served hot.
The owner and staff are incredibly welcoming and kind. You can truly see the pride they take in their service and freshly made, authentic recipes. Everyone in our group, including the kids, loved the food.
We will definitely be coming back again!“

“Adelaida was our server & she was friendly & accomodating to our needs... We love Denny's... l wish they offered a Senior Discount on all items... Other than that l have no complaints...“

“Love their food. I eat their quite often.“

“A weird mix of military pride and nerdiness with an attached dance hall. You wouldn't think it works, but it totally does.

Great beer and really good food for the price. I wish I had something like this where I live. I'll totally hit this up the next time I'm in town“

“Last night, we had a flavorful dinner at PF Chang's, struggling to choose from their menu since all the dishes are delicious. In the end, we couldn't resist the crispy shrimp and Mongolian beef topped with fresh green onions. The apple drink infused with smoked cinnamon had such a unique flavor that we happily ordered a second round. The highlight, however, was the warm, complimentary service from our friendly servers, Katlynn and Daniel. They made us feel more like friends than customers, engaging in meaningful conversation and making our evening truly special—far beyond ordinary service. If you're planning to visit PF Chang's, I hope you'll have the chance to meet them and enjoy such a warm, friendly experience with their kind smiles and spirits.“

“Sports Bar type, screen TV monitors around the bar area, all other dining for 4 basically,but can be set up for more in groups. When busy, it is loud in there. The salads are great for lunch and very large. Really liked the meats and food selection here. Way to go guys“

“The ambience is so inviting I love the old look of the countertops, but most importantly, the food is absolutely fantastic. We can’t choose just one meal everything we’ve had has been excellent.“

“Incredible piece of Americana. I believe we may have even met Carla. The place was busy with local ranchers, business owners, etc. The portions were generous, the service served with smiles and accommodations. We can not wait for our next visit.“

“easily the best ramen place in Bakersfield“

“lovely place!!❤️💕
This was an excellent restaurant. The owners were exceptionally kind and welcoming, and although I am Korean, the food was absolutely perfect even by Korean standards. If you are looking for properly prepared and genuinely delicious Korean cuisine, I highly recommend this lovely place.
I was also deeply moved to learn that the owners close the restaurant every Tuesday and Wednesday to provide free meals to people experiencing homelessness. I sincerely wish them continued success and many blessings in return for their generosity.“

“Interesting (in good sense) breakfast choices. Shakshouka was perfection. Finally, it's rare to get a sweet potato dish that tastes amazing. Don't miss Moo Creamery's version of sweet potato.“

“the pazokkies were really good and taylor c was very kind and helpful“

“Sharan is super attentive and always so pleasant!“

“Hands down 🙌 this is the best poke bowl location in town!!!“

“Chili verde omelette 🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“Most under rated Mexican restaurant in Bakersfield! Amazing family owned! A must check out place!“

“You gotta give their chili cheese fries a try, it was so good I went back to get another one,(that same day) lol🤣🤦🏽‍♀️ #noshame“

“What a special treat to discover this restaurant my first morning in Bakersfield. Delicious Chilaquiles, and a coffee made with that very special natural sugar found everywhere in Colombia, South America, Panela! Topped off with salsa music. I’ll be back.“

“An iconic Bakersfield coffee shop. All local not corporate. Ms Jaydan is the ultimate server.“

“5 stars for this type of place. As I always say, go i to places being realistic about what to expect. 2 of us went on a Friday at 5:30pm. It was busy. It was Happy Hour! We grabbed a drink and hung out by the bar until our table was ready. That took , maybe, 20 minutes. Not bad, in my opinion. We had a nice booth, and it was a fun atmosphere. We ordered happy hour appetizers and they came out in 10 minites. Super fastband friendly service. I think they have a well oiled machine going at this place. The pruce during happy hour can't be beat for the qualuty if food you get. I think its a great place to meet up with friends, have dinner with the kids, or a first meet-up kind of spot.“

“A good cheeseburger, crinkle fries both delicious!“

“This place has the best Mexican food in all of Bakersfield!!! We love their food!! My youngest son loves the fajitas. My oldest son has the chicken tacos. My husband has enchiladas or a tostada. I have chile rellano and asada taco. Everything we’ve had to eat here is delicious!!! Lupita and Betty are the best!!!“

“Our meal was absolutely incredible and the service was amazing! Can't believe we haven't been here yet, I have to say this is the best fine dining Mexican food in San Diego. Highly recommend the short rib poblano, passion fruit margarita, and tres moles. We can't wait to come back.“

“Multiple food options, quantity and quality A+. Staff meet and greet with superb. Understanding and communication excellent. This has been and always will be my go-to pizza store. Sounds are good too but I kind of think that the size of the salad went down a little bit and the price didn't I could be wrong but anyways.“

“By far the best butter chicken I’ve ever had ! My husband and I are obsessed. We eat here at least once a week. The atmosphere is always very relaxed and the employees are so nice and welcoming. Will definitely be a forever returning customer 💜“

“Tuve la oportunidad de venir a comer al Pollo Rico y la verdad quedé encantada con la variedad de sabores y las opciones del Menú, todo lo que degusté estaba delicioso, el pollo al carbón tiene un sabor exquisito, las empanadas y las papas rellenas súper deliciosas, los frijores y el arroz también me encantaron, en fin todo! La atención fue extraordinaria, mucho respeto y amabilidad y pendientes de todo lo que uno nesesitara, el ambiente estaba limpio y agradable y disfruté de la buena selección musical ofrecida en todo momento. Yo pienso volver muchas veces más y para mi es altamente recomendable este Restaurante“

“best food and service ever!“

“best burgers in Bakersfield“

“I've ordered from Queen Pizza multiple times and every time people have asked me where the Pizza & Chicken are from. I definitely recommend them... and their service is amazing!“

“My must stop spot when visiting California! Food is amazing and the staff goes above and beyond.“

“I came here on the recommendation of one of the workers at Hard Rock. I told him I liked spicy sushi and this place nailed it.

I hand the Ex-girlfriend and asked him to make it extra spicy. It was spot on, the perfect amount of heat to punch you in the mouth without drounding out the flavor. It's honestly a delicate balancing act.

The service was outstanding, my server helped me pick out another roll. Not as spicy but a perfect compliment to the ex friend.

I'll for sure be back.“

“This is one of my favorite places to go in town~ They always have the friendliest staff and their food never disappoints! Their new yaki noodles and tazuna rolls are really great. I loved their tazuna roll because I got to build what I like in it, since I always have the hardest time choosing between what roll I want. Their tea is so refreshing to drink! I got the mango black tea and it was definitely the perfect thing to have in today's hot weather. Great place to go for a casual lunch or dinner :) <3“

“great food friendly staff“

“​This was my first time dining here, but I can confidently say it won't be my last! This restaurant is literally a hidden gem.
​The moment I tried the food, it was a genuine teleportation back to my grandma's house. It truly doesn't taste like typical restaurant food—it feels like HOME😍😋.
​If you're looking for authentic, comforting, and soul-satisfying dishes, look no further. Highly recommended!“

“The taste of the breakfast potato’s (my fave) & everything I tasted made sharing a meal with family the best of times!“

“I really like their food; the zucchini sticks are delicious, and the breakfast burritos are tasty, they are very nice and take their time to cook the food to make sure it is cooked to healthy standards, I don't think I will ever get tired of eating here, I do hope though with the minimum wage hike to $20.00 hr. that it doesn't raise the prices to high, and have to close them down, to many small businesses and even bigger businesses are closing down now because they can't afford to pay their workers and keep the prices down where their customers can afford the food, but they are one of my favorite fast food places to eat on this side of town.“

“Had a wonderful time 💯 the food was really good I highly recommend it“

“Very pleasant/professional staff. Great choices on their menu. Delicious food (five of us; each agree with different meals). Very nice ambiance. Fun history of the location.“

“That barbacoa🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 we get it every time we go❤️❤️❤️“

“After leaving another area restaurant/bar due to zero service, we decided to stop into Nuestro Mexico. So glad we did. The servers remembered us even after it had been awhile since our last visit. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly. From that moment on - the food, cocktails, service was ON POINT! Best decision we made. Comfortable atmosphere in historic central Bako. Highly recommended. We’ll be back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Reviewed by my wife (Teng) We finally tried Saigon Bento. Their food was really so good! We got the Jurassic pho soup and it was very delicious and satisfying. We also got the Saigon Bento plate and everything in it was so tasty! But the one that stood out was the garlic noodles. It’s so flavorful! The flavors of garlic and Parmesan cheese combination was so savory! Highly recommend!“

“So happy I found a great off the beaten path place to eat. When everyone else is full they have room. I don't why their food is so much better then the high end and expensive Mexican food resturants.Amazing customer service. No gimmicks just a great Chef and a real family run business.“

“An amazing find in Bakersfield. This quaint little place has what you need to indulge in fine spirits, strong drinks, varied brews, elegant wine and even freshly made pizzas. I could say more but really you just need to come here and experience them for yourself. Don't wait, go, now!“

“Friendly staff, and tasty food with lots of variety. This is the place to go for down-home eats and plenty of them.“

“Finally had lunch at the guild house. It was absolutely lovely, I was greeted as soon as I walked in. I did have a reservation and my table was ready. Everyone was extremely pleasant. I was offered a hot or cold option and I chose the hot option. Pea soup, chicken Marsala and strawberry shortcake to finish. Polenta fries were perfect!

Parking: 90 minute street parking available“

“Love Nelson and the gang at Mauricios. Food is great. Price is right. They treat you like family. I highly recommend the guacamole, chips and salsa with a margarita chaser. ole’“

“Working in the area, stopped here for lunch! We really enjoyed the food here. The staff was friendly and it was very quick! I ordered a carnitas quesadilla, which in retrospect was a very greesy order. However the flavor of the meat and cheese was outstanding. Very well made product. Also thje burriots gotr thumbs up all around. Torta also got a great reveiw from my buddy. Overall I would say this establishment is worth a try and it wont dissapoint.“

“Best enchiladas 😋 love the red sauce“

“This place has something called the grande burrito and they mean it this burrito is huge it can easily feed 2 people twice for just under 20$ and it's good you can order it anyway you like it if you ask them to thay will cut it in half and put it into two containers for two people I have a friend that is lactose intolerant and if you tell them they will put the cheese and dairy on the side and a little container so you can choose to add it or not me and my fam always give them a complicated order and they usually always get it right if thay don't they fix it in my opinion it's a low priced option to eat a lot of halfway healthy food in this day and age“