Restaurants along I5?

[Rebeccaparker2011]

Hi all! I'm looking for restaurant suggestions for lunch on I5 around the Bakersfield area but not too far out of our way. Somewhere family friendly. Thank you!

 

[Nonsuch]

Bravo Farms has decent barbeque (counter service) and outdoor play areas for kids (old west theme).
Harris Ranch is a very good table service restaurant, we stop there whenever time permits.

 

[Rebeccaparker2011]

Bravo Farms looks perfect! I love that they have a play area for the kids! Thank you for the suggestion

 

[pharmama]

Bakersfield is not off I5- it's closer to the 99. That said, if you're looking for something in the lower portion of the central valley off I5, Willow Ranch BBQ in Buttonwillow is pretty good.

I also second Nonsuch's recommendation of Bravo Farms which is a bit farther north in Kettleman City. Food is pretty good (though maybe a little pricey) and lots of neat themed play area for the kids to burn off some steam

 

[SplashMo]

There is an In and Out Burgers near Bakersfield and near the freeway.

 

[nikerbokers]

We always stop at Harris Ranch on the way to DL. It's 2 hours into our trip (give or take a bit depending on traffic leaving the Bay Area). My DD loves it because it's spacious and the food was delish. This is more of a tradition as this was a constant stop when I went to DL as a kid as well. Their bathrooms are clean, gas is there, service is great, kids menu has a lot of options, hubby and I love the steak, etc...

 

[ParkHopper1]

If you are looking for quick...there is a Chipotle at the base of the Grapevine in Lebec.

 

[crystal1313]

A new Black Bear Diner just opened down by the base of the grapevine too.

We usually stop in Kettleman City for In N Out and Starbucks. Or at Buttonwillow for Starbucks. I just stopped at Kettleman City on my way home Saturday and it was crazy crowded for that Bravo Farms place. It was nuts!

 

[GoBears 1980]

The "new" Bravo Farms off the 5 is great. We stop there or Harris Ranch, but we are going the opposite direction usually, OC to Berkeley.