San Joaquin Valley
Surly Basque gentlemen pass the communal wine carafes at Bakersfield’s family-style Basque institution. The fixed menu includes a procession of dishes…
Must-see restaurants in San Joaquin Valley
San Joaquin Valley
The bright, crisply designed on-site restaurant of Wine & Roses draws on locally sourced ingredients in an elegant preparation. There's often live jazz in…
San Joaquin Valley
This checker-tiled neighborhood wing joint is run by a former NFL player and his wife, who turn out perfectly crispy wings (which were recently featured…
Rocket Dog Gourmet Brats & Brew
San Joaquin Valley
Sure, something like 'Hansel's Heaven' – a bratwurst served on a pretzel roll and covered in mac 'n' cheese – isn't health food, but this excellent, ultra…
San Joaquin Valley
Filipino flavors drive the menu of fusion fast food at this bright cafe: there's adobo and longanisa (Filipino pork sausage) in many of the typically…
San Joaquin Valley
Turning out picture-perfect, New York–style thin crust, this tidy downtown spot offers daily specials and makes a quick, cheap option. The Pesto Bango – a…
San Joaquin Valley
Lined with black-and-white photos of sporting legends, this amazing lunch spot has been around for over 100 years. The stuffed chicken melts in your mouth…
San Joaquin Valley
This bright cafe in the heart of downtown has a great vibe, serving lighter fare, such as a savory 'avocado smash' sandwich, and buttery pastries. It has…
San Joaquin Valley
Elegant without being stuffy, there's a great selection of local wine and indulgent sandwiches at this downtown spot (try the M80, which joins jalapeño…
San Joaquin Valley
Everything here celebrates grapes – from the Lewis Family Estate's own wines to the bread cultures created from the vineyard's petite sirah grapes. The…
San Joaquin Valley
Venture south of the Crosstown Freeway (Hwy 4) to (New) On Lok Sam, established in 1895 in the center of Stockton's lively Chinese settlement. The garlic…
San Joaquin Valley
Perched on the pink stools at the counter, families dig into homemade ice cream with ingredients sourced from surrounding farms since 1930. Dreamy flavors…
San Joaquin Valley
This Italian market and deli is the real deal, stacking up the ‘New Yorker’ pastrami and some mean prosciutto and mozzarella.
Open-Air Asian and Farmers Market
San Joaquin Valley
You can find fresh fish and a huge variety of Asian vegetables each Saturday, under the elevated freeway.
San Joaquin Valley
Go immediately for the spicy noodles and green papaya salad at this friendly, spotless Thai restaurant.
San Joaquin Valley
The Branding Iron roadhouse, a favorite of ranchers in the area, has been spruced up a bit for the tour buses, but locals still dig the hearty steak…
San Joaquin Valley
Hardly the fanciest digs in town – just four bare walls and a few tables – but this downtown Thai restaurant makes an excellent combination pho soup,…
San Joaquin Valley
An earthy little sandwich shop housed in a wood-shingled, former gas station, serves up sandwiches such as the Larry (Polish sausage, mushrooms, green…
San Joaquin Valley
A vintage burger stand (part of a chain founded in nearby Lodi), where roller-skating carhops and classic cars on display move a lot of root beer floats…
San Joaquin Valley
On the outskirts of town at Michael David Winery, this farmstand cafe slings big breakfast plates of fluffy omelets with country potatoes, cinnamon…
San Joaquin Valley
More Tex than Mex, this excellent cafeteria packs in city workers for smoky, slow-roasted pit beef. The chili fries are a messy delight, and the…
San Joaquin Valley
Every Thursday, a fleet of independent food trucks from around the valley park on the Fulton Mall, serving grab-and-go lunch options from every corner of…
San Joaquin Valley
A simple Basque eating hall loaded with character. You can order the nine – yes nine – sides without a main dish, or loosen your belt and get it all.
San Joaquin Valley
Get lunch at Manny’s, which serves flavorful rotisserie meats and fried-chicken sandwiches. It’s at the edge of the Miracle Mile district.
San Joaquin Valley
One of downtown Bakersfield's swanky spots has red banquettes and big-city classics such as cioppino and pistachio-crusted lamb chops.
San Joaquin Valley
The soda jerks flip fantastic cheeseburgers and pour thick shakes at the store's original soda counter, buffed to its former glory.
San Joaquin Valley
Local booths serve the freshest seasonal food from surrounding farms.
