Location: Ridgecrest
Top Restaurants in Ridgecrest
Where to Eat in Ridgecrest: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Ridgecrest is a city in Kern County, California, United States. It is located along U.S. Route 395 in the Indian Wells Valley in northeastern Kern County, adjacent to the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake (NAWS, or China Lake). The population was 27,616 at the 2010 census, up from 24,927 at the 2000 census. It was incorporated as a city in 1963.
Things to do in Ridgecrest
1. Mon Reve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By Chip A - Charlotte, North Carolina
Had lunch for 4 on a very busy weekend. We expected service to be a little slow but our meals arrived surprisingly quick. The salad portions are large enough to share and prepared very well. Sandwiches equally as good. Definitely recommend this restaurant.
2. Starbucks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Skatedad58 - Great Mills, Maryland
At 5:00a all you want is a friendly Smile, Greeting and a Great Cup of whatever type drink you prefer. And yes you get that here! Mine is a Triple Shot, Seven Pump Vente Vanilla Latte!! What a Rush!! What amazes me the most about the Staff is that No Matter Who Tends the Bar my Latte is the Same Great Tasting Latte Every Day!! Thank You All!!
3. Baskin-Robbins
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Nancy P - Lewistown, Montana
Took my grandkids in for ice cream on a hot day in February. It's the Mojave Desert. Ended up with two mint chocolate chip milkshakes, two ice cream cups. Service was so great, very friendly and gave the little one lots of sprinkles on his vanilla scoop. Will definitely be back.
4. Casey's Steaks & Barbeque
Overall Ratings
4 based on 280 reviews
Reviewed By Hannah W - London
Driving through from Death Valley and in need of decent food. Casey's was a great find. Excellent service, super friendly staff. Definitely recommend the 1/2 rack of ribs and the steak. Massive portions and really reasonable.
5. Xin Bowl Asian Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By Dennis F
This place in every way exceeds expectations for a Asian restaurant and n a small town in the high desert of California. Neat clean orderly well appointed good sense of interior design excellent branding friendly warm serene atmosphere and excellent competent professional service. Most important: the food is great. The hot sour soup rivals the best I’ve had in four and five star Chinese restaurants. The gyoza (potstickers) are no better in Tokyo. The Thai chicken roll was delicious.
6. Olvera's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Donal W
We asked our Mexican-American friends to choose their favorite Mexican restaurant in Ridgecrest. No question in their minds: Olvera's.
Not fancy, but very tidy and hospitable. Prices are very reasonable.
We had the carnitas and the Chile verde and found both dishes wonderful. Sides of rice and beans were unremarkable but fine.
Our friends said we could spend a lot more money at another Mexican restaurant in town, but we would get better decor and worse food.
7. Saigon Flavor Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Don M - Bagram
I had a noodle and red pork meal. They offered chop sticks, which is thoughtful, but I went with Western utensils. Tasty meal and was quite filling. The staff was friendly and attentive. Not a big restaurant but adequate for its clientele. Would eat there again.
8. Kristy's Family Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By gmaestro - Miami
As you walk in you are reminded of an old american diner. Menu has a very large variety of food. Service is very friendly. I was with a large group and they forgot about one meal and that person received their meal as everyone else was mostly done with theirs. All people in the group enjoyed their meal and you can not complain about the value. Very fairly priced menu. It would be nice of they refurbished the seats and booths. It would make the place look less run down. If you find yourself in this area I would recommend giving this place a try. I would also go back if I am in this area again.
9. Tokyo House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By Mack184 - Los Angeles County
The restaurant is very clean and appealing. The service was good. The food was average, The miso soup that I had with my lunch was only luke warm. I have eaten at better restaurants like this in other areas.
10. Pizza Factory
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By KAHNMAN805 - Nipomo, California
Went here twice once for dinner and for lunch. Dinner was ok , my friend wanted something but they were out and was getting a delivery the next day. Service for dinner was slow but the guy that took our order came around checking until we got everything. Lunch we each had sandwiches that were very good and served quickly.
