Benji's French Basque Restaurant: A Taste of Authentic French Cuisine in Bakersfield

Amazing!! Never really had any food like it! It’s comfort food but it’s done super well! Portions are big, food it’s hearty, and super satisfying! I got the chicken breast with basque tomato sauce and it was delicious, everything was! I can see why this place was packed. Great food, great service, if I lived nearby I’d be here regularly! Delicious!

Recently moved back to Bako after 8 years of being down south-so I missed this local fave so much. Restaurant gives cozy home vibes and meal was the comfort I remembered. I got the traditional set-up which was more than enough food. I also had a Moscow Mule from the bar which was perfect. The best thing about this food is that it’s comforting, yet not heavy-if that makes any sense. Service was top-tier, all our servers were so friendly. Never had to ask for drink or food refills at all! Highly recommend!!

Bakersfield has a large Basque population and Benji’s is one of my favorite local Basque restaurants. I’ve enjoyed the family style dinner here for many years and it’s always delicious. Lamb is a mainstay of Basque cuisine in the U.S. and I judge Basque restaurants by their lamb chops. And here they are excellent—tender, good cuts and smothered with garlic (if you request). The side dishes, which precede the main course, are awesome. Vegetable soup with beans on the side, salad, green beans and fresh cut french fries. A Basque specialty—thinly sliced beef tongue in a savory vinaigrette sauce—is also a side if requested. (It’s actually very good). You won’t go wrong eating at this family owned restaurant.

As a Basque in California! I was expectant to go to Benji’s. Frankly the restaurant is not offering real Basque Dishes as “Bacalao al pil…pil, or simmilar.. but the food is really good indeed and the deso price/quality… superb! Oso Ondo Benji Jauna!! Laster itzuliko naiz!!

This is an amazing restaurant that gives you an insane amount of food! Food that's enough to feed a whole village! I ordered their seared scallops and the entree came with soup, salad, French fries, buttered corn, beans, bread and salsa. My side order of beef tongue was one of the tastiest. Will definitely return next time I'm in Bakersfield.

The food was good, but needs a little bit more meat on the bone. The veal medallions lacked mushrooms, the filet mignon looked lonely, needs a little more appealing to the eyes, snails were good and the creme brule sealed the deal in the end. Service was outstanding, and a quick note, if you need to order souffle for desert, make sure you let them know 45 mins before, if not, you are out of luck.

The best Basque restaurant in Bakersfield. The food and service never disappoint. Arrive early and enjoy a cocktail. The food is always delicious and the service is first rate. Save room for dessert. The souffle or baked Alaskan needs to be ordered same time as your main course.

The cabbage soup was amazing. I had the rack of lamb. The portions were a little small on the meals but overall good. The lamb was cooked really well and extremely tender, I just didn't personally care for the sauce.