I still love this place. Been bringing my family a few times recently (5 kids), and they are begging me to come back now. They love sitting on the patio, playing with the axe/nimja star throwing game while we wait for the food. The kids menu is on point (corn dogs and sliders!), and my 13 yr old daughter is raving about the "join the club sandwhich". "Dad... I love this!" Haha. The drinks are great too, my new fav is "Rye'sd in the Sidecar" which has a lemon/orange whiskey flavor to it. Perfect for our summer evening in Redlands. The staff is friendly and everyone smiles! read more

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First time customer! It was a Tuesday around 4:30 PM. Upon entering the Bar tender immediately greeted us and told us we could sit anywhere (not busy) he was very friendly and helpful with the menu. They have a great happy hour menu for food and drinks. The ceviche and chips were delicious. We ordered the tacos, carne asada and chicken to try them both. They were good but nothing to brag about. I noticed one waitress sitting at the bar and chatting with what I think is a personal friend. There were little fruit flies buzzing around. Probably from bar area. The place could be cleaner. The rest rooms needed cleaning. The place needs larger attractive sign outside on street to draw in more customers. Larger happy hour menu. Had more color on the inside or better decor. The possibility is endless. Bar needs attention. I had friends talk about going as well and agree with suggestions. read more

I arrived at J RILEY's at 9:03 PM, well before their posted closing time, only to find every entrance locked and secured except for an outside gate. After walking around the side of the restaurant, I could clearly see a bartender pouring a beer for another employee inside. When I knocked on the door, the staff initially ignored me and refused to acknowledge me until I pointed to my watch to indicate it was not yet 10 PM. Eventually, a young woman came to the door and told me they had decided to close early because business had been slow that week, and they refused to serve me despite still being open according to their posted hours. As I was leaving and getting into my vehicle, the same employee who had been served alcohol and the woman who denied me service were both outside on the balcony drinking alcoholic beverages themselves. What makes this even more disappointing is that this is not the first time this has happened to me. I have shown up there before well before closing time and experienced similar issues with early closure and refusal of service. I understand this is a privately owned bar and restaurant, but closing almost an hour early while customers are still arriving is bad business and misleads patrons into believing they will be served during posted business hours. Very disappointing experience overall. read more

Not the best experience last night. My partner and I came in about 55 minutes before closing, and before sitting down we asked what time last call was. The hostess told us 9:30, but then the bartender gave her a strange look and she asked, "Oh, is it fine if I say 9:30?" right in front of us. It immediately made us feel awkward and unwelcome. I wanted to leave at that point, but we decided to stay. What confused me is that the menu clearly states last call is at 9:30 every day, so I'm not sure why there seemed to be an issue with us coming in before then. The food and drinks were okay, but nothing memorable and definitely not worth the price considering the service experience. At one point, the chef even came out and asked the bartender in front of us if we were "done yet," despite there still being two other tables dining. By the time we finished eating around 9:45, those tables were still there as well. I understand staff wanting to close on time, but if your posted last call and closing times allow guests to come in, customers shouldn't be made to feel like an inconvenience for doing so. I hope ownership addresses this with the staff, because the overall experience felt rude and unwelcoming. read more

I have to say after only the second visit here--their food is outstanding and probably their best attribute. The food got to our table before the beer and whiskey sour which we ordered at the same time as the food. The service is good but nothing over the top spectacular. The hostess did a great job smiling and engaging with our son. All in all the place has so much potential for greatness. The vibe was just kinda quiet and a bit boring. French fries were hot and crispy and burgers were deliciously cooked with melted cheese and greatly paired condiments. read more

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Dined December 2025. Had not been here for a while and heard they had updated their menu. The place still has a great distillery vibe with great woodwork and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with a huge bar! SERVICE: Tonight was good. We were a little worried as we only saw one server handling the entire dining room and it did take a little while to place our order, but she did a nice job and handled the room well. Also we were not in a hurry so appreciated the time to relax. FOOD: New menu is good. I like the new variety of options. I tried their BLT and the wife and daughter had the grilled cheese and tomato soup. My BLT was BOMB. The grilled cheese has been upgraded with a thicker better bread, but the cheese seems to still be an American cheese (which is great if that's how you like it) my wife prefers cheddar. Still tasted great. They had a lot of great weekday specials and their happy hour looks good too. We will need to come back to try some more food :) read more

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Idk. The environment felt uncomfortable. The ambiance inside felt empty. The waitress didn't talk at all considering we were 1 out of the two tables she was attending to. I think I heard four words from her through the whole visit. Not very inviting at all, not sure if it's the right role for her if she isn't willing to talk. Staff looked super bored, the place might have been over staffed because they were literally just chatting at the bar area. Food didn't stand out as something I would crave again. A bit pricey too. This place is probably more fun when they play live music. On regular days it's empty and boring, literally feels like you need to whisper. read more

Been coming here for a while, Honestly love this place. Family friendly and pet friendly. Clean environment. Encountered some good and bad severs. Some have a little attitude and are very rude. My favorite is the giant pretzel when it's fresh. So on their happy hour 9 at 9pm menu, they have food items on the side which looks like it's happy hour items but it's not included it's only drinks and which sucks. Need to change it. False advertising. Drinks are pretty good. Love the smoked blueberry margarita! read more

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Had a great time attending a party on the patio. Service was great. Food was tasty . The drinks were great as well read more

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Outstanding ambiance, amazing service, drinks were incredible!! TVs everywhere, food was not only delicious but, beautifully curated and plated!! Definitely have to go back on their Whiskey and Cigar nights and when they have a live band!! read more

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Went for just drinks, the place was calm and quiet. The bartender was very knowledgeable and we got most of the bourbons they distill in house. Definitely try a few as they are all unique and have great flavor and depth! read more

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The drinks were great! I ordered the loaded fries, but was disappointed with both the taste and presentation. That said, I'd definitely come back just for the drinks. read more

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Food was excellent. We also loved the vibe. Lots of patriotic flags and open air for dining. Our waitress was very attentive. The pretzel was awesome as an appetizer and we loved the turkey club. I mentioned we were going to share it and they actually put our meal on two plates and separated the sides without me asking - we were really impressed with that. Drinks are good and they have *the good ranch dressing.* they have outdoor and indoor seating and good music playing (not awful loud either so you don't need to scream to talk to one another.) we will be back to try more! read more

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Super good food at a good price, service is great and the atmosphere is very chill and relaxing.

Traveled from LA county. So it was about an 1:10min drive. The place was pretty nice! Loved the vibes, they had a live band as well... the food was amazing. Good quality and very flavorful. The drinks... were really good ! Did the whiskey sampler as well and all really great tasting whiskeys. The service was amazing. Very attentive and friendly! Would definitely recommend this place! Will be coming back read more

Great vibe! Love being able to be sat immediately, any time of day, especially by friendly staff read more

J Riley Distillery - Great vibe! Love being able to come here no matter the time of day and be able to be sat immediately, especially by friendly staff. - Distilleries Near Me - Redlands, California

As a whiskey lover first look open spacious and servers are very welcoming.But once I sat down at the bar Zack was very welcoming making it easy for us to pick from the menu as he had his honest opinion. And I went with the lavender bees knees 100/10... we also went with the whiskey flight great way to learn the different whiskeys read more

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We went here for Mother's Day early dinner and the service was outstanding. Rachel, thank you for being so lovely and helpful! I'm sorry that the person paying our bill likely did not tip you as much as you deserved! You really were wonderful! The food was good, especially the burgers! I like this place and want to come back during the dueling piano show, so I'll also make menu recommendations. : ) You need better and more salads! Something with quality greens, vegetables, and protein. read more

I had the Tunacado. My kid had the asada tacos. The nachos were eh. The drinks though, really good.

Ooh! Found a Whiskey Sour that ranks among my top 3! And, found the biggest pretzel I've ever had and the fact it came with sausage made it a no brainer. The sausage wasn't just a side. It almost shamed the pretzel. But the pretzel and dipping sauces held their own too. My wife, Gwen, had a jackfruit Greek salad with chicken and she looooved it. She also had a penicillin and really liked that too. Services and atmosphere were both great! Restrooms were clean which is a good sign! Server was friendly and checked in periodically at the right times but we never felt rushed. Overall, a 5! We'll be back and we look forward to trying out some other offerings! If you're a whiskey fan, this is a distillery so there's a bit to explore on that end! read more

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FUN FACTS ABOUT J RILEY DISTILLERY: 1. It's POPPING! If you want to bring your friends to a space with ample outdoor or indoor seating, games on, quick service and a multitude of drink and food options, then this is the place. 2. Drinks are SOLID! I had a Whiskey Sour that was perfectly balanced. 3. The BURGER had me going OMMMMG. It had this BBQ sauce that rocked my world. 4. The CHICKEN SANDWICH was a BEAST. Crispy, juicy and just enough heat. 5. You will have a GOOOOOOD time here. read more

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Loved the Raspberry Paloma! Also the food was amazing. Forgot to take a photo but the Mango Tango burger was amazing! read more

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I've been here twice now. It's a big space, lots of tables. Both times we have gone, the service has sucked. Seems like they might be understaffed. It took nearly 20 minutes today for us to put in a drink order, and 15 minutes for them to come out. We were hardly checked on throughout our time there, too. Tables don't get bussed very quickly, so as parties leave, you will be surrounded by dirty tables. The drinks and food are good. I enjoyed the hummus, and my husband liked the artichoke dip with his black manhattan. Probably wouldn't recommend due to the service being so slow. read more

Came into town to visit some family and whole across the street at Starbucks I noticed this place. We went in for lunch and sat at the bar. The bartender greeted us and ordered a couple of drinks. The drinks are great! I wish I could have tried more. My fiance ordered the coffee old fashion, I never heard of anyone making a coffee old fashion and it was very good. We shared the quesadilla which was on the lunch menu. It was a small portion perfect for lunch. The pretzel with beer cheese was yummy. I wish we lived closer cause I would be here all the time. read more

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This place is amazing , great service and great food very nice clean place highly recommend !

I recently had my first visit to J Riley Distillery on the occasion of a retirement party for one of my favorite co-workers. I was surprised that I'd never even known about this, let alone beet there! There were SO many things to love about it. I will admit that there was ONE thing I didn't love and that was that it was quite loud in there and we had a large group and speeches were taking place. There were a few others in there that were not part of our group, but we far outnumbered them, but they kept the music up even when we asked to lower it during speeches. Otherwise, though, I loved it. I had a wedge salad that was DELICIOUS. I love me a wedge, its that simple and I had a cocktail (or two) that were quite the Tasty Beverages (tm) Pretty sure my choice was the Woodsman. I like a whiskey drink with herbacious flavors, and it was so good I had a second. The distillery makes different spirits: different types of whiskies, rum, vodka and gin... not sure what else, but there is quite a selection and of course, there is beer. So its definitely a great place to have a drink. Pricing was average for this style of restaurant/bars and I loved that they let everyone order and pay separately. That is SO helpful. Staff was friendly and fast and overall, it was a really great location to have a party. Definitely recommend J Riley! read more

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Had no idea they don't use the AC or the fans they have, what seemed like fans were on low. Came in around 5:15 pm today maybe 89 degrees out side, for drinks and birthday dinner for a friend. Place was warm when we entered / no air flow. Not busy by the looks of a few tables taken. Then we were seated and the table is dirty with food crumbs and sticky Like you waiters are too busy talking and doing what? Not cleaning tables that's one thing. Ok, so she comes back to bring water and I asked her to first bring a clean wash cloth for this table. Waters are sitting on the table next to us, she didn't bother to put them back on our table. I'm like yeah this ain't gonna get better it's going south fast. So we get up and leave. Not worth the lack of effort or time patronizing a business that doesn't respect its customers! Place stinks ! *No wonder they have different owners I was told by a prior waiter at another restaurant He also stated the place is not anything like when it originally ! opened. Too Bad ! read more

There was a party of 14 and we all had a wonderful experience every one of the staff was so nice and friendly. Never felt rushed and the food was freshly prepared and absolutely delicious, the drinks were also great. Well worth going back! read more

Everything was excellent! The food was delicious, and there were so many great menu options to choose from. Matt provided outstanding service and made us feel very welcome. We can't wait to come back! read more

The Cactus Band performed here tonight. Great live music. Great young band . The place was so suitable for live music and customers enjoying a night out. The food we ordered were all Finger foods. Sweet potato fries with cinnamon. Yummy Chicken wings were crispy with ranch dressing. Potatoes fries Mac n cheese was so delicious. Finger tenders were fresh. Love the battered Service was great. Quick and attentive. read more

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I love the food but, every time I come back they have taken something that was a go to for me off the menu. This time it was the chopped salad. Made me very sad not to see this on the menu, please put it back on. Fish tacos were delicious and pretzel is always outstanding. read more

3.5 Stars SERVICE (3 Stars): Follow up visit for brunch this time. While the service was not as stellar as on our first visit, it was okay. The staff was mostly friendly and attentive, but not overly engaging. To me, this sets the mood for the rest of the experience. DRINKS (4.5 Stars): I started brunch with their Bloody Mary ($10), and my wife had a Raspberry Paloma ($13). Both were pretty good, but we wanted to try something else. One of the "Seasonal Craft Cocktails" on our visit was the Strawberry Coconut Margarita ($13), and it was the bomb! So good, we ordered seconds. I wish they would make this a regular menu item. My mother-in-law had a regular coffee ($3) which came with free refills. FOOD (4 Stars): "They're So Fly" Chicken Wings ($14), The Porker ($17), and Fish & Chips ($18). We also shared an order of the Loaded Fries ($16). Everything was good, but I wouldn't say we were "wowed" by anything. I would say that the Fish & Chips were my favorite of the three, followed closely by the pulled pork sandwich. While my overall rating came down a little bit, I still believe that J. Riley's has awesome drinks, good food, and a fun atmosphere. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Great service and the food was good. Drinks were strong the way they should be. We went for cigar night, they had live music and a cigar vendor out on their patio. It was great. Would definitely go back again. read more

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First time here and I enjoyed the experience. Our server, did not catch his name, was great and on top of things. Food was good and the bourbon was smooth. I definitely will be back. read more

My boyfriend and I come often on Friday and Saturday nights but we've been missing our favorite server, Sebastian. Our experience is average, nothing to really complain about but misssing our favorite server. He had a great laugh! read more

What a spectacular experience! The place is huge, has great decor, lots of posters/banners with information about upcoming events. Love the effort that is put into to socializing and community. Veteran owned! Drinks were superb. And the food, oh my. I live over 30 miles away but I will definitely make the drive regularly now that I have tried this place out. Service was excellent and everyone was friendly. Can hardly wait to visit again. read more

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We had our son's Rehearsal dinner here. From start to finish, the event planning was seamless! Great communication from Cinnamin! We had our very own wait staff that were personable and excellent! Drinks & food amazing!! Great vibe! I will be back as many times as I can!! read more

First off, let me just tell you how hard our server worked to try to make my 4-year-old son have a good time. He was in a typical little kid grumpy state. And he wanted to order juice. And he didn't want any specific kind of juice, but he wanted normal juice. Well, this lovely employee went to the back and grabbed an apple juice box and crossed out apple and wrote normal in big letters. She went above and beyond. She didn't have to do that. And it fooled him for a little while. And at least got him to calm down. We also ordered this giant pretzel. It was great. And I ordered a breakfast thing and a couple of my party members ordered lunch things. We got there right at the weird delineation between lunch stuff and breakfast stuff. But we will totally go back. We had a great time. Really cool spot in the new, revamped downtown Redlands. read more

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First time visit! Ok after a miserable attempt to go to Rui's (sadly) we decided to check out J Riley's cause we could hear the live music. The energy when entering was fantastic. The singer was good and mellow and it just felt nice. We got our drinks and quickly Aaron came over to take our food order. We ordered fish and chips, the BLTA, Date burger, Riley burger and the off menu Tri tip sandwich. Everything was delicious! The date burger was amazing... so delicious and unique. It def challenges my love for Eureka burgers. We then took it outside and listened to the singer and guitar player... super nice vibe. We will be back! read more

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A solid choice for some excellent drinks. Interior of steel and wood marry seamlessly with the large garage windows letting that spring breeze flow through the entire venue. Service is attentive and friendly. Good eats to share while sipping. They offer a happy hour menu and live music. Grand outdoor space for some musical entertainment. Inside can fill up pretty fast but can accommodate large groups effortlessly. read more

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