The Bistro

I came here for breakfast. The building is old and needs a definite upgrade. The chairs were torn and the ceiling could use some love. Aside from the old 80's aesthetic, the food was pretty straightforward and not bad. Given that it's breakfast there were not a lot of options. To be honest, in my opinion, when you have simple offerings it's really hard to mess it up. I had eggs sausage and potatoes, my wife had a bacon and egg sandwich with brioche. We both enjoyed our meals. I'm not sure if I would come here again ; this isn't a place we would go out of our way to eat at.

Definitely going to come back here to hangout with our server Sonny! Excellent service that made the experience great! Took very good care of us .. much appreciated!

I recently visited The Bistro for the first time last week, and I will definitely be back on a regular basis! I have always wondered what is was like inside and what type of food they served. When I first walked in, I felt like I wasn't in Bakersfield. The atmosphere was different than anywhere else in town. As I walked through the restaurant to my table, I was pleasantly surprised by their layout, lighting, and many decorative items. When I was seated, the waitress immediately got us set up with water and menus. We ordered two appetizers, and they were brought out to us in a timely matter. We got the spinach artichoke dip and the quesadillas without the steak. I am vegetarian so I am always looking for new spots to eat, and let me tell you, their quesadillas were BOMB. They used a hot BBQ sauce on top of the crispiest tortilla with a delicious cheese blend. I was worried it sounded weird at first, but holy moly--it was delicious! I have never seen a twist on quesadillas like this before. The homemade potato chips served with the artichoke dip were amazing too. We ordered dinner, and the whole time the waitresses kept our water glasses full and checked on us frequently. While we waited for our meal, I walked through the back of the restaurant to go the the bathroom. There are so many cool nooks with cute booths tucked throughout the restaurant. Next time I would like to try some of those spots out because they seemed like the perfect date night spot or even the perfect place to discuss business. You can actually hear your partner and it feels secluded and private--a rare thing in Bakersfield where in most restaurants you feel like you are on display! And ladies, the bathroom is perfect. You first walk into an area with mirrors all around. I could check the back of my hair, side views of my outfit and fix my lipstick. I hate going places where I can't get a good mirror to refresh, but these were more than I was expecting. Our dinner came out and was tasty. We ordered Mac and cheese without meat and the patty melt without meat. The caramelized onions were delicious on the non-patty melt and the Mac and cheese was more of a white sauce and had an unique savory flavor. The waitresses packed up my leftovers for me, which was nice. Will definitely be back!

The Bistro is a little gem tucked away in what could be considered the business district of Bakersfield, CA. This unique place is mainly known for being adjoined to The Four Points Sheraton and for being one of the few "Fine Dining" restaurants in our locale. The Bistro offers daily specials, as well as regular menu options which include Filet Mignon, Salmon, and even crab cakes as an appetizer. One of the best things about this place doesn't come on a dish or in a glass.. The bartender Sunny, has one of those "kind in the eyes" smiles, which will absolutely melt your heart. His drinks are poured with an air of dignity lacking in many new age mixologists, and he leaves you feeling like a regular, even on your first visit.Back to the food, I ordered the Filet Mignon, and I absolutely love that it was seasoned... but slightly disappointed in the fact that mine was overdone (Could have been due to resting, as I was in a party of 25+) but I did enjoy the vegetables. I am one that loves a crisp snap in mine and found them to be steamed to perfection. Although the portions are ample, you may want to leave room for dessert. Typical staples, like "Chocolate Lava Cake" and "Warm Apple Tartlet" will not disappoint. One of the other main attractions of this restaurant is the décor and soft background lighting that provide a perfect ambience for an enjoyable meal. It is this atmosphere that has helped make The Bistro not just a lunchtime hit, but also a hot spot for couples in the evening. The restaurant has a number of comfortable booths that offer privacy for a more romantic dinner as well as several tables for parties of all sizes. Accommodation seems to be the key here. All in all, The Bistro is a fantastic place to enjoy an after-work cocktail, where your meal will be both healthy and hearty. The staff always greets you with a smile and are helpful when describing the dishes on the menu. You can expect the special treatment every time, but you never have to expect to pay too much. The Bistro gets an "A" in every category and a "big thumbs up" for the delicious food.Drinks: White Wine, & Pineapple JuiceAppetizers: Chicken Wings, Bleu Cheese Chips & (Ordered The Hummus but they were out.)Main Dish: Filet Mignon w/Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Veggies, and served with an herbed butter. (Ordered Medium Rare, but was served horribly overdone)

LOVED IT!!! Our server, Vance, was awesome! He was kind, friendly, and attentive. The restaurant was very quiet for a Saturday night, but we got there when it first opened (5:30). The menu itself was pretty small, but the food was great. They serve hot sourdough rolls and butter. Yum. We got a short rib quesadilla with the sauces on the side. So good. I got the prime rib special. It was your typical prime rib. It came with mashed potatoes and flavorful steamed vegetables. I really enjoyed my meal and the fabulous service!

We came here for dinner. And was surprised to see that it was pretty empty. I don't feel like many locals come here as it seems like it caters to guests from the Four Points. I ordered their ribeye which came with mashed potatoes and vegetables. I order my steaks medium rare, and usually don't ever get medium rare, but the Bistro did get it right. Unfortunately, all the food came out rather cold. The mashed potatoes were cold, and the steak was warm. It was very delicious and juicy, but it's gotta be hot!However, their service was phenomenal, our server was on point throughout the entire night, and had 2 other helpers to assist him. There's plenty of steakhouses in town that I'll probably re visit before I come back here.

People need to give this place a chance. I remember what this place used to be and I believe it still has some gas still left in the tank. We did not make a reservation because we showed up right when they opened at 5:30pm. We were quickly seated and our waiter Vance helped us out. He chose my wife's wine since she couldn't make up her mind and I had a Blue Moon, which was served in a chilled glass. She loved the wine choice.We started off with an appetizer (deep fried artichoke hearts) which was a special, which Vance told us used to be a regular item on the menu. We ordered the lemon caper chicken and the nights special, which was a slow roasted pork loin, covered in apples. Noth dishes were served with your choice of potato and mixed vegetables. The appetizer when served was delicious. The sauce which was poured over the app was delicious, but shouldn't have been poured over since it made the deep fried portion spongy and sticky. When the meal came out it looked great. Both of the dishes were very delicious. The restaurant is a little out dated, like you are walking into a formal golf course restaurant, but don't let that fool you. The service was outstanding, the food was delicious and the restaurant was clean and well maintained. Overall I think we will be coming back here soon. The prices are a little higher, like most places are these days, but considering the quality of the food and how great the service is, it was well worth the price.

This place is fantastic! Call and Sandra my servers were amazing. Their wings were phenomenal. Looking forward to making this my after hour hot spot. Love The Bistro!!

I've had breakfast at The Bistro twice. I stayed at the Sheraton twice and this is on the same property.Egg Benedict was good. It's what I had on both occasions.

Excellent food and service! Missed coming to this place! Any future plans or reopening for dinner?