TWO GOATS & THE GOOSE

Great food The battered mushrooms are amazing

This is both exactly what I had hoped for and better than I had expected. It's a small gastropub in an alley in downtown Bakersfield, and my experience with those is that some are incredible and the others are so-so. This one falls into the incredible category; good, solid food and an interesting beer selection. If your idea of 5-star cuisine involves fine dining, this is not that -- but for a gastropub, it's definitely worth the trip. Their menu includes options ranging from tri-tip to lamb, chicken or duck, seared tuna, etc. They have small bites or salads as well as snacks. And if you're looking for fusion tacos, they have those too. Don't expect a large place with a lot of staff - this is a small family business with 2 people. But if you want something a little different as you drive up the 99, consider a little side trip into the heart of downtown Bakersfield to this alley charmer. Vegetarian options: They have some Thai-style cauliflower tacos on the menu, and can likely do veget

The absolute best Burger in Bakersfield. The homeboy if you like a little spice.