Yard House — Restaurant in Bakersfield

Birthday at the Yard House.

Note: we came during COVID time and Kern County is in the Red Tier so no bar, 25% inside capacity but outdoor seating available.

So I knew the wife and friends wanted to go to the Yard House, which is great, I’ve wanted to try it again. Previously I’ve had a small lunch there and wanted to try the dinner.

I recommended making reservations. The wife called and they said it was first come, first served. Not what you want to hear when seating is limited, but roll the dice and see what happens.

When we got there they have a check in area up front in the doorway where they ask the number in your party and they offered: inside dining, rear patio dining, front outdoor dining (tent in the front) or first available. I opted for rear patio or inside. They take your phone number and you wait. (I actually prefer the text method instead of the old pager. I mean why not? I always have my phone on.)

Anyways we didn’t wait long and we got the text and we were seated outside on the patio in a booth. Nice.

Appetizers were great! We had Poke Nachos and Wings. Not a huge fish/poke person but they were good! We got a mix of Korean BBQ and Lemon Pepper wings. Also really good!

I had the BBQ Bacon Burger. It’s a 1/2 lbs. burger. It tasted pretty good. Won’t lie. It’s no gourmet burger. It’s a solid BBQ Burger but the patty was very out of the packaging and the bun was too small for the meat. The bacon and bbq sauce were excellent. Like I said this was a SOLID burger. Just nothing spectacular.

The wife had the Fish and Chips. And good gravy they give a ton of fish! It’s huge. Look at the picture. She barely made a dent in her dinner. But she said it was good. Also she upgraded to the Truffle Fries! Totally worth it!

I had the Long Beach Tea. It was a nice drink. But it didn’t pack any punch too it. I’m guessing it’s their version of a Long Island. It was tasty and looked pretty, but didn’t hit me like a good Long Island should. So...make them stronger Yard House.

Service: shout out to our server Steph. Her shirt said trainee but she was a pro. Took out orders in a timely fashion, refilled waters, checked on us. Special Note: she over heard my wife and friends talking about my birthday and asked us what kind of birthday dessert I wanted. No one at the table asked her but she picked up on that. Good job Steph! Also between the other servers dropping off our food, the bussers and management clearing our table (that’s a real good sign of service) even the front door staff saying hello and goodbye. This is the kind of dining experience you want!

I would recommend coming...

My fam and I came here to celebrate my dad's bday and it was his choice. We came at 5 hoping to miss the crowd. Unfortunately, for us, the place was already popping! We got our table within 15 min of arriving and there were plenty of patrons waiting along with us outside. We were still waiting on one person but they allowed us to go ahead and sit down so big plus for that. It was very clean inside and the lights were dimmed. We got a central table and it was super crowded inside. I can see this being popular for the younger crowd. They had a good selection of drinks and food. I will say their food is amazing. I got their jambalaya and spinach/artichoke dip. The flavors were 🔥🔥. My husband got a medium rare steak and they actually cooked it right!! That is not something that happens often when you order a medium rare. Kudos to the chef! My husband also usually will not eat his steak with sauce but the sauce that came with his was so good that he ate it. Another kudos! My only complaint, other than being loud inside, was that our table probably had about 3 different servers our whole time there, which was a little over an hour. With all 3 servers, I never got offered a refill of my iced tea even though my empty cup was in plain sight at the end of the table. Plus, even though we had 3 different servers, there were times when we couldn't flag any one of them down bc they couldn't be found. I had to ask 2 other servers for things we needed. My family and I had a good time, overall. My husband says he wants to come back but it will not be with me. For my personal taste, it was too loud,...

Yard house

I recently visited Yard House for happy hour and had a great experience, thanks in large part to our server, Lyric. She was attentive, friendly, and ensured we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Her knowledge of the menu was impressive, and she provided helpful suggestions, and even brought us a side of lemon for our waters, making us feel well taken care of.

The food was delivered quickly and hot, highlighting the kitchen’s efficiency. We tried a variety of dishes, and each one was The cheese pizza was simple but flavorful, with a crispy crust and a generous amount of cheese. The carnivore pizza was loaded with meats, perfection!!, while the mushroom truffle pizza stood out with its earthy, rich flavors. The classic sliders were juicy and well-seasoned, making them a great shareable option.

The appetizers were just as delicious. The cheese curds were crispy and gooey, a classic comfort food done right., however, they need to trashcan that horseradish sauce that they serve with them and they would be absolutely amazing.The firecracker shrimp had a nice kick, balancing spice with a hint of sweetness, and the Cali roll stack was fresh and light, with a creative twist on the traditional sushi roll.

Yardhouse was clean and well-maintained. Overall, the service, food quality, and clean environment made for a fantastic happy hour at Yard House. I’d definitely recommend it and look forward...