The Centurion Awards
Bakersfield, CA · 2025

Best Restaurants in Bakersfield.

From the anniversary splurge to the counter spot that knows your order — the kitchens a city actually returns to. These are the verified best in Bakersfield for 2025.

Pyrenees Cafe

Best Basque Tradition in Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA · Since 1899 2025

Wool Growers Restaurant

Best Basque Restaurant in Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA · Since 1954 2025

One award per business, per year. Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again.

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