Craving Southern food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Southern spots around Bakersfield, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. J's Place
Topping the list is J's Place, located at 2681 Calloway Drive. The Southern spot, which offers soul food and barbecue, is the highest-rated Southern restaurant in Bakersfield, boasting four stars out of 667 reviews on Yelp.
2. Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
Next up is Benton Park's Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, situated at 2701 Ming Ave., Suite 260. With four stars out of 364 reviews on Yelp, the smokehouse and Southern spot, serving barbecue and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Prime Time BBQ, Meats, Deli
Riviera - Westchester's Prime Time BBQ, Meats, Deli, located at 1927 20th St., is another top choice. Yelpers give the meat shop, which offers barbecue and more, 4.5 stars out of 74 reviews.
4. Big D's Smokehouse & Grill
Big D's Smokehouse & Grill, a smokehouse that offers barbecue and more, is another go-to spot. With four stars out of 90 Yelp reviews, head over to 6603 Panama Lane, Suite 103, to see for yourself.
5. The Barnyard @ Match Point Grill
Over in Riviera - Westchester, check out The Barnyard @ Match Point Grill, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 23 reviews on Yelp. You can find the pop-up restaurant, breakfast and brunch spot, which offers barbecue and more, at 1660 Pine St.
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