We have some friends who live in a very nice neighborhood in San Bernardino not far from Wooden…read moreNickel. Every time we visit we drive past it. It looks like a typical dive bar. It gives off a biker bar vibe just by the looks of it. On one visit I asked my buddy if he had ever been to Wooden Nickel. He admitted that he was a bit intimidated by its appearance. I told him, "Well we're going today"! Off we went. My buddy, my wife Becky and me. We headed down the hill. It was about a 10-minute walk to the primitive parking lot. There was a Ford F150 pick-up truck out front with a huge smoker trailer behind it billowing smoke. The air was filled with the wonderful aroma of smoking meats. We walked inside and it was pretty much what we were expecting. Low ceiling, dimly lit, bar seating, a few tables and a couple of pool tables. We bellied up to the bar and were warmly greeted by the bartender. We ordered our drinks, and I noticed a menu on the table. On this day it was smoked meat. Burgers, ribs, tri-tip, chicken - all cooked right out front. When we saw the pit boss emerge from the behind the kitchen door, we were sad that we already had dinner plans. He was a big 'ol dude wearing a BBQ-stained white apron. We just knew that there was legit food exiting that kitchen. Never judge a book by its cover. Wooden Nickel was great. Friendly folks, cool bartender, smoked meat, cold drinks, cheap prices. There's really not much more to ask for. Wooden Nickel. What a joint!

Cool dive bar with great drink prices. Haven't tried the food yet but the cook is friendly…read more Posting a picture of the real menu as the one Yelp has is an elaborate joke someone has played.

Fun place to play pool and hang out the wings are soo good and crispy service is great w…read moreenvironment amazing always a good time

Bartender was super nice and that's probably the main reason they are getting 4 stars instead of 3…read more Pool tables were not great but not terrible. Huge pockets and there were a lot of tables with felt that needs to be replaced. That said, this would be a good place to watch a game, have a few beers and shoot pool with friends. Huge screens for sports events. I didn't have the food but beer was nice and cold. Beer pricing was a bit high but I did drink the goose island ipa so not the cheapest option probably. One thing that kind of was lame is that the pool had to be paid in cash. Like I said, if headed that way and wanted to watch a game and play pool, I'd revisit.

Saturday night was dead. Not much of a bar only sells beer. Walked in and felt like an alien…read more Patron's talking about me in Spanish thinking I didn't understand. RUDE!!! Would not come back and would definitely not recommend it.

Nice owner 25 years in this place... the epitome of dive bar. Happy hour in the morning and…read moreafternoon. Must be a hoot on the weekends.

They only have karaoke on Thursday though Saturday so it's music by a jukebox she's gonna lose a…read morelot of customers I'm gone and 4 customers that go in for karaoke only see you Thursday

​Visited the Culichi Ranch in Rialto recently. The venue is on the smaller side, though it wasn't…read morecrowded during our visit, which made for a comfortable dining atmosphere. Unfortunately, the service experience started off a bit disjointed, as we felt noticeably rushed by our waitress to place our order. ​When it comes to the menu, be aware that there are no sushi rolls without cream cheese. This is a significant limitation that makes selecting food difficult if you prefer a cleaner, more traditional sushi profile, effectively forcing you to pivot toward the mariscos. ​Despite those constraints, the kitchen generally delivers excellent flavor balance and solid execution: ​Tuna Tostada: A standout. It's a simple dish, but the flavor profile is fantastic, showcasing an exceptionally well-balanced mix of spice and lemon citrus. ​Aguachiles Ranch: Another strong mariscos dish. It packed a great amount of spice with a highly enjoyable, vibrant flavor profile. ​Fish & Shrimp Tacos: The kitchen's frying technique was spot-on. Both proteins were perfectly battered, and the portion sizes were generous. ​Aguachilito Roll: A bit of a mixed bag. The accompanying salsa negra was absolutely perfect, hitting that ideal harmony of lime and spice. However, the technique on the roll itself fell short--the sushi rice was noticeably hard on several of the cuts. ​Kids Meal: The chicken nuggets were solid. The toddler ate without a single complaint, which is always a win. ​ Strong flavor profiles, perfectly battered tacos, and excellent mariscos, but the overall experience is held back slightly by rushed service, hard sushi rice, and a frustrating overreliance on cream cheese in the sushi rolls.

My husband wanted to checkout this restaurant and I'm so glad he found it . The ambiance is very…read moremodern inside with modern kitchen , drink area , bathrooms were updated and everything was extremely clean . Mitzi was our server the weekend of Mother's Day and I was truly impressed with her customer service and let me tell you she makes the best drinks . Try the passion fruit mojito , Pina Cold-a Aguachile , stuffed peppers and the fish and shrimp tacos . The tacos plate was delicious with a fresh slaw , and lightly battered which I preferred. The only thing that I feel needs improvement would be the chips and salsa . Chips could be fresher and I wasn't a fan of the salsa .

Nosotros fuimos viernes. Lo malo fue la música porque no hubo variedad fue solo cumbia chilanga y…read morebanda. En los reviews dice salsa y no hubo nada de eso. Jamás pensamos regresar por falta de variedad musical. Lo único bueno fue que la gente que va es tranquila no hubo escándalos.

me encanta este lugar pequeño pero te diviertes mucho , la gente es muy calmada van a lo que van…read moreque es pasarla bien tengo años llendo a bailar ahi

Okay Here to give the official review of my actual first…read morevisit bar and grill at its finesttttt! This little place did not disappoint. Everything was reasonably priced I tried the tacos and chips and salsa and I approve of both! The salsas for the tacos were spot on and so spicy! So good. The restrooms were extremely clean and had a light up mirror for all those mirror selfies or makeup touch ups. The kitchen did close early and we did spend quality time with the cook afterwards drinking. We were the only patrons at the bar so all was good! The bartender Anális was soooo nice! She was super friendly I love that it's not only 21 and over because I have teenage daughters who always join us during date nights and it's so convenient when you can have a drink or watch a game with your kids without worrying! On that note they do have 13 TVs! I most definitely will be back!

False advertisement. Came here on a Thursday, and they…read morecharged me more than advertised on their social media. When I asked the lady she lied about it. That was my first time there and I don't think I'll be back. Plus it's super dead.

Love this place! Been coming here since early 2000's. Great atmosphere and great drinks. Trevor is…read morealways there and happy to see everyone. His staff are polite, courteous and professional. Regulars are good kind people, just a great place to have an easy low key night or even turn it up and celebrate an event. Thanks Trevor and staff of the Rustic! Cheers! The only place in the area where you can find a true deep fried sampler plater with potato wedges, wings, fired mushrooms, mozzarella sticks and onion rigs. Just a great neighborhood establishment!

I lived in San Bernardino for 20 years and drove past the Rustic Inn countless times, always…read moretelling myself I needed to try it. Unfortunately, we finally did on Friday after a long day, and the experience was very disappointing. When we walked in, I actually liked the atmosphere. The inside is nicely decorated and definitely captures that nostalgic, old-school feel. Our waitress came over for our drink orders, and I asked if they had Woodford Reserve for an Old Fashioned. She said yes, so I ordered an Old Fashioned and a Double Cheeseburger. My wife ordered a Dirty Martini and the Prime Rib. The drinks came first. I was disappointed to find that my Old Fashioned was made with a different whiskey. If the waitress had come back and told me they didn't carry Woodford Reserve, I would have gladly chosen something else. Instead, I received an Old Fashioned made with something other than what I specifically ordered. My wife's Martini was okay, so I figured we'd give dinner a chance. Unfortunately, dinner was just as disappointing. My wife's Prime Rib was barely warm and extremely salty. The au jus was also incredibly salty. Her meal came with a salad, vegetables, and a small, roughly 2-inch round piece of bread. Of everything on her plate, she said the salad was the only thing she actually enjoyed. My Double Cheeseburger was barely warm as well. The bun was dry and fell apart, almost as if it had been over-toasted. We each took only a couple of bites before deciding we'd rather just get the check and leave. Unfortunately, that turned into another frustrating part of the experience. It literally took about 30 minutes to get our check, and the restaurant wasn't even crowded. It's disappointing because I always thought of the Rustic Inn as one of those San Bernardino places that had been around forever--a place you went for a good drink, dinner, and a little nostalgia. Maybe at one point the Rustic Inn was the place to go. Based on our experience, unfortunately, that time appears to have passed.