Shogun Palace | Japanese Restaurant Bakersfield

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See the dining room, the grill side, and the room around the tables.

Opening Hours

Lunch and dinner service runs through the week, with evening-only hours on Saturday and Sunday.

Monday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Saturday 5–9:30 PM
Sunday 5–9:30 PM

Hibachi Tables, Easygoing Room

Shogun Palace keeps the dining room relaxed. The setting suits a meal that starts at the table and centers on the grill, with hibachi tables doing the main work of the room. Guests sit close to the action and watch the cooking unfold in front of them.

Typical Japanese fare sets the tone for the menu side of the visit, while the full bar gives the meal another route. Some diners come for dinner, others for a midday stop during the weekday lunch window. The room works for both, because the service pattern changes with the clock and the table setup stays the same.

The pace feels built around the hibachi table itself. Food lands hot, the chef works in front of the guests, and the meal moves in a straight line from grill to plate. The bar sits alongside that rhythm and gives the visit a place to start or finish without changing the focus of the room.

The seating keeps everyone near the action, so the table becomes part of the meal rather than a place to wait for it. See the teppanyaki side of the menu for the cooking style that matches this setup.

Hibachi grill with a chef cooking at the table.

Hibachi tables, a full bar, and a relaxed Japanese meal in Bakersfield.

Good to Know

Find the address and the accessible entry points before you go.

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet Plan for a level arrival, then move from the entrance to the table without needing stairs at the front door. The accessible toilet is available during the meal.

From the Menu

The kitchen centers on teppanyaki service and Japanese fare.

Where To Find It

Shogun Palace stands at 5498 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309, United States. The address places the restaurant on a straightforward city street, so the route in begins with the location itself.

Hours shape the visit. Monday through Friday, the restaurant opens for lunch from 11:30 AM to 2 PM, then returns for dinner from 5 PM to 9:30 PM. Saturday and Sunday keep only the evening service, from 5 PM to 9:30 PM. That split matters for anyone planning around a midday stop or a later dinner.

Access is built into the property. The car park is wheelchair-accessible, the entrance is wheelchair-accessible, seating is wheelchair-accessible, and the toilet is wheelchair-accessible. Those details matter from the moment someone pulls in and continue through the rest of the visit.

The approach stays simple from curb to seat. A guest can park, enter, and move to the table without shifting plans for the route inside, and the accessible toilet is part of the same path. Return to the home page for the main overview before setting out.

Japanese restaurant dining room with shared grill seating.

Shogun Palace pairs hibachi tables with a casual dining room.

About Shogun Palace

Shogun Palace is a Japanese restaurant in Bakersfield on California Ave. It serves typical Japanese fare cooked at hibachi tables, with a full bar on site. The setting is laid-back. Guests come in for dinner, lunch on weekdays, and the table-side grill service that defines the room.

The hibachi tables set the pace. Food moves from prep to grill, then to the plate while the chef works in front of the table. The Teppanyaki menu gives the kitchen room to cook with heat and timing, and the dining room gives each party a clear view of the grill. That format suits a meal that feels active without losing the focus on the food.

Shogun Palace sits at 5498 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309. It opens Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM, then again from 5 PM to 9:30 PM. Saturday and Sunday hours run from 5 PM to 9:30 PM. The restaurant also has wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.

The menu covers Japanese and sushi dining within the restaurant’s Asian and Japanese categories. The room works for a straightforward meal, a birthday party, or a night out with a drink. The service style stays centered on the grill, the table, and the timing of each course.

Sushi and teppanyaki plates on a restaurant table.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions cover hours, access, and the setting.

What are the opening hours?

Monday through Friday, Shogun Palace opens from 11:30 AM to 2 PM for lunch and from 5 PM to 9:30 PM for dinner. Saturday and Sunday hours run from 5 PM to 9:30 PM. Plan lunch on weekdays and evening visits on weekends, since the midday service does not run then.

What kind of food is served?

Shogun Palace is a Japanese restaurant with teppanyaki cooking at hibachi tables. The menu is built around Japanese fare, and the kitchen also serves sushi. Guests can plan on a meal built around the grill and the table-side cooking that comes with it.

Does the restaurant have wheelchair access?

The restaurant has a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Those features cover the full visit from arrival to dining and use of the facilities. Guests who need those access points can plan a straightforward visit without needing to work around steps at the door or inside the dining area.

Where is Shogun Palace located?

Shogun Palace is at 5498 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309, United States. The address puts it on California Ave in Bakersfield, so drivers can set the route before arriving. Bring the full street address to the car or map app so the entrance and parking plan are easy to follow.

What style of dining should guests expect?

The restaurant is laid-back and uses hibachi tables for cooking. The setup centers the grill in the meal, so diners can expect the food to come with table-side preparation rather than a quiet, closed kitchen. That works well for people who want the cooking to be part of the visit.