The best restaurants in Porterville

Casual, family-friendly restaurant offering Mexican dishes, including tacos, tortas, and birria.

244 W Olive Ave

Casual taqueria serving tacos and burritos in a laid-back environment with outdoor seats.

520 W Olive Ave

Spacious eatery with traditional fare such as steak & seafood plus wine from Italy & California.

1600 E Tulare Ave (Tulare)

Casual, family-run restaurant featuring steaks and pizzas, plus baked potatoes and salads.

247 N Main St

Japanese place for sushi and cooked fare, plus teppanyaki grill acts.

560 N Main St

Need a chill meetup spot, Buena Vida Tapas Lounge brings tapas-style grazing with Mexican flavors, upbeat energy, and the kind of…

2500 New Stine Rd (Bakersfield)

Woodstone Pizzerias is the local go-to for pizzas, salads, and calzones, with veggie-friendly options that actually slap. Planning a…

5440 California Ave (Bakersfield)

New Saigon Restaurant is the no-fuss spot for steaming bowls of pho, prawn spring rolls, stir-fried lemongrass chicken, grilled pork…

333 Union Ave #201 (Bakersfield)

Need a solid breakfast this week? Cope's Knotty Pine Cafe delivers the classics: biscuits and gravy, chicken fried steak, omelets and…

1530 Norris Rd (Bakersfield) · ✓ checked Jul 27

Country club featuring a golf shop, golf course, and staff that gets good marks for friendliness.

31989 River Island Dr

Familiar Mexican fare, beer & margaritas are dispensed in a casual setting adorned with art.

134 E Orange Ave

Chain serving Californian pizza, stuffed sandwiches & salads made with locally grown ingredients.

1111 W Visalia Rd (Exeter)

Casual, cozy eatery plating fish, chicken and beef dishes influenced by Hawaiian and Polynesian cuisine.

1174 W Henderson Ave C

Casual fast food joint offering hamburgers, hot dogs, and Mexican fare, plus desserts like shakes.

279 E Pine St #1749 (Exeter)

Casual bistro with outdoor seating serving burgers, steaks and other familiar fare, plus wines and beers.

120 S E St (Exeter)

Tacos, burritos and pizza are among the options at this casual eatery with outdoor seating.

917 W N Grand Ave

Casual stop for hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and other American comfort foods.

398 S Burnett Rd (Tipton)

Fast-food outlet serving up namesake root beer, plus burgers, chicken & fries.

420 N Kaweah Ave (Exeter)

Owned & operated by the Tule River Indian Tribe, this casino offers games plus on-site dining.

1850 West St

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

393 W Olive Ave

Pizza spot serving take-n-bake pies plus ovensub sandwiches, calzones, salads and lasagna.

49 N D St

Easygoing chain pizzeria supplying custom pies, plus pastas, sandwiches & sides.

45 N 2nd St

Relaxed, family-run outpost for a variety of pizzas with traditional toppings, burgers and wings.

205 N Main St

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

1107 W Visalia Rd (Exeter)

Cozy eatery serving pizzas and other comfort food, including a popular chili verde variety.

380 W Hermosa St (Lindsay)

Meat-centric American grill serving steak sandwiches, burgers & ribs in a sports-bar setting.

3501 California Ave (Bakersfield)

Comfort food such as chilaquiles and chicken fried steak served with coffee and cocktails in a casual setting.

6603 Panama Ln #103 (Bakersfield)

Family restaurant serving hawaiian classics, as well as Chinese and Vietnamese fare.

5432 Stockdale Hwy (Bakersfield)

Pizzeria chain offering build-your-own pies, along with spaghetti, wings & salad.

5601 California Ave #500 (Bakersfield)

Cozy diner known for breakfast basics, like omelets and pancakes, along with traditional American meals.

212 Oak St (Bakersfield)

Casual chain eatery offering chicken strips and other spicy comfort food with various heat levels.

5041 Gosford Rd Ste 300 (Bakersfield)

Local burgers and fries eatery making smash burgers from scratch.

9701 Rosedale Hwy (Bakersfield)

Burgers, fried chicken dishes and tacos served in casual surroundings.

730 Union Ave (Bakersfield)

Small, casual Mexican eatery & bar with a wide-ranging menu, plus booth seating & stone accents.

2600 Buck Owens Blvd (Bakersfield)

Enduring bar/eatery offering classic Italian & American seafood & steak dishes in sizable surrounds.

7900 McNair Ln (Bakersfield)

Simple diner serving burgers, fries and shakes, plus breakfast dishes.

2637 River Blvd (Bakersfield)

Open since 1910, this Italian grocery & restaurant/deli offers classic lunches in old-school digs.

725 E 19th St (Bakersfield)

Casual restaurant serving comfort food and a wide range of beer in the Valley Plaza.

2701 Ming Ave Spc 219 (Bakersfield)

Relaxed, BBQ-focused spot with a deli counter, outdoor seating and an option for steaks grilled to order.

1927 20th St (Bakersfield)

Casual eatery specializing in birria tacos, plus pasta dishes and burritos.

4521 Ming Ave (Bakersfield)

Counter-serve place with a drive-thru window dispensing Mexican eats like tacos, burritos & nachos.

1431 California Ave (Bakersfield)

Neighborhood hangout for budget-friendly diner eats like burgers & hearty breakfasts since 1987.

1415 24th St (Bakersfield)

Easygoing chain serving familiar all-day comfort food & desserts in a woodsy setting.

910 W Olive Ave

Cozy breakfast-and-brunch spot serving popular plates such as pancakes, chilaquiles, and steak.

3631 Rosedale Hwy (Bakersfield)

Cozy spot in the Stockdale Village Shopping Center serving a wide range of sushi rolls, along with cooked fare and appetizers.

5620 California Ave F (Bakersfield)

Laid-back restaurant for sushi, rolls and other Japanese fare, plus fried rice.

1120 Calloway Dr Ste 100 (Bakersfield)

Reservations are recommended at this popular spot known for its big portions of hearty Italian food.

1400 17th St (Bakersfield)

Thai restaurant for pad thai and drunken noodles, plus other pan-Asian eats and lunch specials.

4725 Panama Ln Ste d-13 (Bakersfield)

Casual eateries dishing up American-style grub for breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch, with a patio.

9000 Ming Ave Ste J3 (Bakersfield)

Casual, quirky eatery featuring fiery wings, sandwiches and fries along with a few other staples.

2625 Mount Vernon Ave Ste 106 (Bakersfield)

Casual, trendy, tiny food truck serving burgers and fries.

2130 Virginia Ave (Bakersfield)

Unpretentious eatery featuring a menu of rice bowls, pho noodles, banh mi sandwiches, poke bowls and spring rolls plus bubble teas and beer.

3803 Ming Ave (Bakersfield)

Upscale eatery serving classic Latin American dishes such as chicken mole, ribeye, and enchiladas.

1623 19th St Suite 100 (Bakersfield)

Easygoing chain serving familiar all-day comfort food & desserts in a woodsy setting.

4102 California Ave (Bakersfield)

No-frills counter serve offering tacos, burritos & other classic Mexican eats, with a covered patio.

123 E 18th St (Bakersfield)

Bakersfield-themed sushi eatery offering fresh fish and an extensive menu, plus sake and beer.

3300 Buena Vista Rd Ste C1 (Bakersfield)

Hip dining spot serving elevated burgers, craft beer & whiskey in industrial-chic surrounds.

10520 Stockdale Hwy (Bakersfield)

BBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.

2610 Buck Owens Blvd (Bakersfield)

Casual restaurant serving a fusion menu of sushi and hibachi dishes, plus cocktails.

1300 Coffee Rd (Bakersfield)

Unique signature pizzas & wings alongside craft cocktails & draft beer in industrial-inspired digs.

4105 Ming Ave (Bakersfield)

Traditional, family-owned eatery offering pizza, pasta & Italian entrees, plus beer & wine.

2400 Columbus St (Bakersfield)

Gourmet burgers with scratch-made sauces & brioche buns along with creative milkshakes, beer & wine.

801 18th St (Bakersfield)

Cozy restaurant themed like a bank featuring a menu of familiar fare plus cocktails and a beer selection.

3901 Ming Ave (Bakersfield)

Straightforward Mexican eatery with lunch specials offered along with regular midday live music.

2500 Brundage Ln (Bakersfield)

Chain eatery serving up inventive pizzas, plus pastas & salads in a modern setting.

River Walk, 10150 Stockdale Hwy (Bakersfield)

Small, low-key game-day spot offering wings with various sauces & other pub food, plus a full bar.

4837 Panama Ln B (Bakersfield)

Casual spot for beer and wings, plus hamburgers, sliders, chicken strips, hot dogs and burgers, along with other comfort food, fried…

9000 Ming Ave (Bakersfield)

Casual, family-owned place for tacos, burritos and other Mexican classics including quesadillas and sopes.

5430 Olive Dr (Bakersfield)

Casual eatery offering waffles, fried catfish and other comfort-food favorites such as meatloaf.

2681 Calloway Dr (Bakersfield)

Laid-back spot serving burgers and wings, plus cocktails, beer and karaoke.

2858 Niles St (Bakersfield)

Sushi rolls, bento boxes, and teriyaki dishes in a relaxed space.

12900 Brimhall Rd #100 (Bakersfield)

Quaint, white-tablecloth bar & eatery in a shopping center offering elevated Italian entrees.

8200 Stockdale Hwy M6 (Bakersfield)

Sushi & hot Japanese dishes, served in a simple space with imported beers & spirits.

1600 19th St (Bakersfield)

Lively, sports-centric eatery offering comfort food, brunch, and a patio.

9440 Hageman Rd (Bakersfield)

Sushi house serving a variety of rolls and other items (plus a takeout option) with an emphasis on freshness.

9660 Hageman Rd Ste B (Bakersfield)

Italian comfort food such as pasta dishes served in a casual environment.

1418 18th St (Bakersfield)

Laid-back spot offering American lunch eats with local & organic ingredients & vegan options.

1727 18th St (Bakersfield)

Casual Japanese restaurant serving an array of sushi, sashimi, and special rolls, plus lunch specials.

1818 L St (Bakersfield)

Truck-based eatery known for burritos and taco dishes.

8247 Kimber Ave (Bakersfield)

Old-fashioned fixture in a strip mall with pho & other down-home Vietnamese meals, plus beer & wine.

3113 Chester Ln (Bakersfield)

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

10750 Stockdale Hwy (Bakersfield)

Casual eatery featuring chilaquiles, brunch foods, pancakes and omelets, plus Mexican fare and coffee.

2665 Fashion Pl (Bakersfield)

Order-at-the-counter chain serving lots of specialty pies & other Italian basics.

4200 Stine Rd Ste F (Bakersfield)

Breakfast burritos and other Mexican staples are available at this quick bite restaurant with a drive-thru.

7800 White Ln B (Bakersfield)