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Sonder - Steakhouse in Bakersfield, California

Sonder

4.0 (531 reviews)

9500 Brimhall Rd Ste 100, Bakersfield, CA 93312

Restaurant

About Sonder - steak house in Bakersfield, California

Warm, relaxed eatery serving up hearty American comfort grub plus cocktails, beer & wine.

Customer Review Summary

Sonder is a favorite gathering spot known for its amazing food, drinks, and great service. The atmosphere is cute, cozy, and chic, though a wait can be challenging due to limited waiting space. Many diners highlight the exceptional quality and presentation of the food, especially during events. Service is generally friendly and attentive, but some find it can be slow at times. While most experiences are positive, feedback includes long waits for seating even with reservations, and some dissatisfaction with specific dishes. Overall, guests recommend Sonder for both casual dining and events, despite occasional issues with service and food quality.

Key Features

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Live music

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.0 out of 5
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3
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2
29
1
69
Based on 531 reviews

Rosa Palella

4 weeks ago

Our favorite get together place! Had lunch today and it was an amazing time. Great service and great food and drinks.

Monique CH

3 months ago

Such a cute, cozy, chic vibe! Staff were friendly and the food was amazing. There was about a 15-20min wait but nowhere to wait inside, so that was rough, but I'd still recommend this place.

Sandra Hernandez

2 months ago

Good place. Food and drinks are great. Service is amazing!! Definitely recommended

Moe M

1 year ago

We recently hosted our holiday party at Sonder, and I am thrilled to report that the experience was nothing short of wonderful. The restaurant boasts a beautifully arranged private banquet area that perfectly accommodated our group, adding an exclusive and comfortable touch to our celebration. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the food. Every dish was well-prepared but also exquisitely presented. The variety and quality of the food impressed everyone in attendance, and it was a delight to see all our guests thoroughly enjoying their meals. Moreover, the service here deserves a special mention. The staff was attentive, efficient, and genuinely warm, ensuring that our event ran smoothly and that all our needs were met with a smile. In conclusion, our experience was exceptional in every aspect. Every single person in our party had nothing but positive things to say, which speaks volumes about the quality and service here. We highly recommend Sonder for anyone looking to host a special event or simply enjoy a fantastic meal in a great atmosphere.

Stephanie Drozdz

11 months ago

Food is always great here! Love the bruschetta flight. Drinks are good too! The only thing is the service is generally a little slow, so expect to be there a little longer.

Mike King

4 months ago

Chef Paul, Tino, and Rico just triple teamed to create a top five........ ever night of food, booze, and entertainment, the jambalaya changed my life !

Monique C

2 years ago

Delicious food and a cool environment, but I can’t give that fifth star. I went with a party of people for a reservation that was placed a week prior. We weren’t seated until nearly 45 minutes after the reservation time. The waiting area is small, but made smaller when musicians are trying to set up and it was tight. But the food was amazing! Everyone shared their orders and we had a great time after we were seated. My husband ordered a popular burger but swallowed it up before I could take a pic. I got the beef stroganoff, which had a creamy, spiced sauce and perfectly tender beef. The appetizers we got, poutine and the bruschetta, were amazing! But the drink I ordered was missing the emulsified basil and the dehydrated strawberry garnish. When I asked the waitress if I had the right drink, she said it was correct, just missing the garnish. I explained it was missing more than just the garnish and she fed me an excuse about the drink being premade so “it just comes like that.” I didn’t want to make a fuss so I let it go but there wasn’t even an offer to have it remade correctly. As dumb as I felt that encounter was, the rest of the meal was so delicious I will 100% return for some good food. But maybe I’ll stick to beer or wine next time.

Jose.P

1 year ago

Love this place , so decided to make valentines reservations. Food was bad! Steak was all fat and was raw, broccolini was salty! Very very salty not edible. My potatoes were so greasy seemed like it was a soup of fat Very tiny tables. I know they do it to make space and be able to host more people but…. If it ruins the service cut down on the tables and give better service

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–11 PM
Monday 12–10 PM
Saturday 10 AM–11 PM
Sunday 10 AM–5 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Price Range

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