BAKERSFIELD, Calif. ( KGET ) — It was a job posting for a LongHorn Steakhouse restaurant manager that sounded the alarm the chain with more than 560 locations was replacing the Romano’s Grill on Rosedale Highway.
Now, it’s confirmed. LongHorn Steakhouse will be opening in the spring of 2025, but not everyone is stoked for more steak.
“I think we have a lot of steakhouses in Bakersfield and I think we needed another Italian restaurant in Bakersfield,” Christy Hastin told 17 News.
Hastin has lived in Bakersfield for 36 years. She remembers when the Macaroni Grill closed its doors in July 2023.
Auction Angels help students show livestock at the Kern County Fair
“When covid hit I think it went downhill a little bit,” Hastin said.
Hastin wants more Italian in Bakersfield, but she’ll settle for ribeye.
“Honestly, I feel like the people of Kern County are gonna love it. I mean there are always good food places out here; hidden gems. Hopefully, it’s a good one cause prior before, it used to be just very dead and now I’m excited to see what awaits,” Esmerelda Garibay told 17 News.