Top 3 Family Dining Restaurants in Bakersfield, California

If you need some suggestions for restaurants to take your family to in Bakersfield, California, then look no further. You're sure to please everyone in the family at these three restaurants - a few of Bakersfield's most family-friendly dining destinations.

China Star Buffet
4771 Planz Road, 93309
China Star puts a different spin on the traditional buffet, focusing on Chinese cuisine.  They serve all the take out favorites, from orange chicken, to chow mien noodles, cashew chicken, potstickers and the ever popular egg rolls.  As an added luxury they even have a sushi bar, which the adults will enjoy, especially considering sushi at such an inexpensive price is hard to come by.  The restaurant has many non Chinese choices, such as pizza, lobster, shrimp and a salad bar, for the pickier eaters in the bunch.  Diners should make sure to leave a little room for dessert, because China star has a full line of unique treats, along with the usual soft serve.  This restaurant is great for families because it has a casual, no frills environment but a ton of great food choices to select from.

Marie Calendars
3801 California Avenue, 93309
If sit down restaurants are more your families speed, Marie Calendars is the way to go.  They’ve perfected many classic American recipes, from hamburgers to steaks and pasta, providing choices for everyone in the group.  They also have a great kids menu so the little one’s won’t be unhappy either.   And of course, Marie Calendars is known for it’s pies, which may, in fact, be a larger part of their menu than their food. They definitely have one of the best lemon meringue pies available in town; the topping is fluffy, and just sweet enough without being too tart.  Whole pies are sold fresh daily, which adds to their goodness, and can be ordered  to serve the entire family.