Review Horse In The Alley - Bakersfield

Quick Summary Great food, ambiance and service. The best steaks in Bakersfield! Try to get street parking around the area; the lot next to the restaurant is a paid lot Food- 5 stars Escargot- this was decent. I would order a different appetizer in the future Ribeye- this was divine. The steak was so tender, juicy, and fatty. Ordered the baked potato and Caesar salad along with it, and they were very delicious as well. My go-to steak order Filet- this was very delicious as well. I'm usually a fan of fattier cuts (e.g. ribeyes) but this filet was very juicy and tender Rack of lamb- this was cooked perfectly as well. They even lollipop the lamb as well at request. Very good Veal- this was cooked perfectly as well. I'm not usually a huge fan of veal but the flavor and tenderness was great here Dessert- we tried all 3 of their house desserts. The cheesecake was standard, but the other 2 desserts (Malva pudding and South African Cape Dutch) were very good and I highly recommend it The bread was very good as well. They had melted butter which was great Drinks- 5 stars We tried the Manhatten and Apple-tini and they were very delicious. The drinks are strong here and I do like that they ask for your liquor brand of choice here Service- 5 stars The service was solid throughout. Our server was friendly and attentive throughout and the owner/chef greeted us at the end of the meal as well. Terrific experience throughout Ambiance- 5 stars It's an interesting vintage steakhouse vibe in an alleyway (e.g it looked really ghetto from the outside, but transformed into a classy steakhouse when you entered). Really enjoyed the playlist in the background as well Bottom Line Great food, drinks and service. The ribeye was the most memorable dish of the night. Try to get here early or late to snag free street parking!

Our server was amazing. She cared so much about the history of the building and shared every detail She knew. She showed as pictures of the old card room. Which was awesome 👌. Food was amazing. Maybe a little salty. But still awesome!

Old school steakhouse. Great service and friendly staff. Food was good and the wine prices were reasonable.

This restaurant is the best in Bakersfield and one of the best I've eaten at. We celebrated the holidays with my wife's parents, her sister and husband. I had the rack of lamb and the others had various steaks; New York and Fillets. Everything was outstanding. The cocktails were great (Old Fashion and wine). My father-in-law is 92 and on oxygen, the staff took their time in helping him to the table and securing his oxygen tank. This is an interesting restaurant in that the entrance in in an alley and basically unmaked, kind of like a "speak-easy". Just find the red door and your in! Again, thanks to the owner/Chef and all the staff for ensuring a great evening. I apologize for not remembering the names of all of those that took such great care of us. I live in LA, but we are already planning on making the trip for my next birthday.

I was in search of a nice steak and I found something that far exceeded my expectations. If you ever get the chance to dine at the Horse in the Alley you will not be disappointed. The staff are fanominal. The food was superb. The drinks are top notch. The bar tender was as fantastic as she was foxy. Thanks from Michigan <3 ;0)

Fantastic experience. Service and menu was exactly what we expected for this upscale intimate restaurant, got exactly what we paid for. Sorry we waited this long to visit but will definitely be back.

A true steakhouse experience, just like the old days. Came to town with no particular plan but the highlight of the trip was a visit to the Horse in the Alley! Saw the reviews and said, "I got to check this out." Well, it is better than the amazing reviews. We arrived early and the helpful bartender got us a drink and had us sit down for the 45 seconds until our server Gill invited us to our table. Great ambiance in the main room! Quickly the real action took place. Gill demonstrated what a true professional server can do in the right environment. His attentive service and attention to detail were only part of the experience. He let us into his world and showed us how he learned his craft. After the delivery of our most amazing food (truly out of this world) we were greeted by the owner and chef who wanted our honest feedback and ideas for an even better experience. I guess he listened to all his previous customers because we had no one suggestion as to how to better this amazing experience. In a 1-10 scale I would give it a 15! Highly recommended!!! Will be your best memory of Bakersfield if you are passing through.

This place is absolutely amazing. The ambiance, was slow and romantic at the beginning of the night, then shifted to a more fun night life, while still maintaining a soft elegance. The service was next to none, a very intimate experience thanks to our server Gilbert. My steak was perfectly cooked and delicious. My fiancé's surf and turf was mouthwatering. Save room for sweets because the house dessert, was decadent, and quite polarizing in my opinion, delicious. We will definitely be returning.