the bar tenders are very friendly and accommodating but their KJ seems to be new or something we went on a friday night and the kj is playing 4-5 songs between karaoke signups. we were there for an hour and a half and there were only about 4 people singing amazing place if you like dive bars but if you are looking for any type of fun and excitement you might as well go to Laws down the street. two stars are from service only. thought it was weird that there was a staff member who is play fighting one of the customers who was so blasted that he couldn't see or walk straight and yet they are still serving him. not very responsible for the bartenders to allow him to get like that and continue to serve him read more

Joes smells really bad. Last week he unplugged the jukebox and screamed the n word until a black customer left. Tanya flirts with you like crazy then flips the script to make herself feel good read more

Been visiting Joe's Bar and Grill for years. Favorite spot since I work across the street at Kaiser. I'm a regular for Taco Tuesday, and was surprised today when the Joe's was closed. No note on the door just closed....anybody know what's going on? read more

My mom and I came here to get a drink and some food then right after walked over to the hospital to watch my sister deliver my niece 10 out of 10 would recommend read more

After patronizing Joe's for over 3 years tonight I had an itch for their Prime Rib Special. Upon entering into a full bar, mo tables occupied and only the barmaid was waiting tables. I found an open booth, sat for 15+ minutes without any service or drink offered. Finally the barmaid asked me if I wanted a menu and I told her that I knew exactly what I wanted to order. She abruptly informed me that "she was all alone and I'd better be patient and to be prepared to wait 20+ minutes"! When I smiled she barked "if you've got a problem with that you can leave"! Not saying a word I got up and walked out. Not for a FREE MEAL would I be talked to like that! Dive Bar? More like toilet with a bar and a kitchen attached! Stay away and drive to the Flat Top Bar and Grill 2 miles away up Van Buren Blvd YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!!! read more

We like seeing our friends. Joes usually grumpy, but thats ok.So go to Joes for alot of laughs.

Love coming in on Sundays with my bartender Tanya and all the OG's .. the popcorn is so yummy and the drinks are excellent in quality and price .. read more

Fun place with great food and drinks. The staff were nice and accommodating and they even allow kids in during the day to play pool and eat.

Food was yum. Service was great. Very chill and divey vibe. They had some pumpkin painting activity for halloween. Super chill.

Mediocre service. Bar tenders are busy chatting with each other rather than paying attention to their customers.

Great attitudes, great food, nice and polite staff, best drink prices in town. Only complaint is the table could use some fresh felt, and maybe even upgraded due to the frequency of the dollar machine actually working. read more

This place is not for certain people and they definitely pick who they want they're customers to be or so it feels like it and from open POV going There are bars you enjoy going to and then there's musty dusty and crusty here Do they go here, it's dirty, it stinks of old carpet, cigarettes, and you can smell everything. The bartender tan skin was okay she's moody. When I went the bartender was lazy to make a blended drink saying they don't blend but my friend said she clearly saw a blender and the server was an old white women who just looked like she didn't want to serve us and my friend and I just felt out of place not feeling welcomed it was definitely giving a little racist vibe along with annoyance bc we are young ladies but polite. The server took forever to get back to our table and just ignored us while she was new tables so we just left. Food is average, cheap and processed. The owner should definitely hire new people but then again maybe he enjoys how everything is. read more

I've been coming here regularly for about nine months. You really get a wide range of people--old, young, rich, poor, black, white, Asian, Latino, smart, dumb, gay, straight. I come to watch and listen. Don't expect to be seated by an arrogant old man in a tuxedo; this is a relaxed hangout for landscapers, nurses, claims adjusters, and linesmen. Nor should you expect the bartender to be wearing a bathing suit. She wasn't hired for ogling purposes (although some of them are definitely qualified for an ogle). The bartenders are friendly, efficient, and skilled. On busy nights there is a second server working the dining room so the bartender can stay behind the bar. Plenty of different beers, five on tap and dozens in bottles. Liquor selection is decent; they don't stock 467 different brands of bourbon, but there are options, and if you want a mixed drink the bartenders can usually accommodate. Most days the kitchen is open until 9, and the food is good enough to seem a bit out of place. I mean, you look around and see 70's decor and worn carpet, and you would assume that their signature dish is a microwave hot dog, but in fact they make a bomb chili verde burrito, the size of a 40-oz drink. Tuesday is taco day and its pretty obvious from how busy they are that the tacos are good, and also obvious how inexpensive they are because the place is full of senior citizens. The music is at a medium volume, which I like because I enjoy conversation. Depending on the bartender, it's usually classic rock, country, or hip-hop. The jukebox uses AMI (so you can put on music using your phone). You could play LA Philharmonic or Chuck Mangione, but don't expect anyone to be happy if you do. And don't tell anyone it was my idea. Karaoke on Tuesdays and Fridays, starting at 9:30. Not gonna lie, there were issues with the smell a few months ago; the stench was unfortunately coming from inside the wall of the men's room, which means the building owner should have been responsible for fixing it. After months of nothing getting done Joe was pretty furious and hired a pro to take care of it. Like an annoying ghost, the aroma comes back every once in a while, but now Joe knows what to do about it so he can exorcise it pretty quickly. read more

So, I much rather support a neighborhood establishment, than a chain, so I decided to give Joe's Bar & Grill a try, Mistake. While I did get my beer, I never was asked for my lunch order, something I explicitly stated that was the reason I was there (I love a great burger). I watched her seat and take the orders of other regulars, and when she FINALLY cam back to me, she asked if I wanted anything else and I mentioned, that I did want to have lunch, but now I had no time. She said "oh". I paid for my drink and left. #nevrereturning. But I'm sure they don't care. read more

The place is disgusting, they keep it so dark so you can't see how nasty the carpet is the bathrooms are gross and I actually got served rancid chicken wings read more

food 10, Service 7-10 pending which night, Ambiance It's old school well kept owner operated. I've been coming here of and on for 20 years. same owner the entire time. $1.00 pool all day and night. kareeoki Friday nights. excellent food and best of all probably the cheap drinks in town. good pours . Pacifico bottle $5.00. no happy hour just great pricing all day and night. read more

Bathroom smell is just bad... service from bar tenders is normally great, drinks are good.

5 stars for the drinks! The food? Your typical bar items found anywhere. Not great but not bad either. Just good. That being said, the Bloody Marys made by Tanya are THEE BEST!!! Hands down (I came in Wednesday evening 7/3/19). I highly recommend her drinks as well as her micheladas! You will not be disappointed. read more

Joe's Bar & Grill - Bars Near Me - Riverside, California

I came here with a friend for dinner and had the Prime Rib Burrito, which is the Monday special. It was so good that I drug my husband back so he could have what we now call "The Burrito". They have a friendly staff and reasonable pricing. If you're looking for great food and fair prices in a relaxed bar atmosphere this it the place. Yummm read more

Today was taco Tuesday and as always everything was excellent including the freshly made Pico de Gallo. I have eaten lunch many times over the years as it is located right across the street from the hospital. Their Large Shrimp Cocktails are available every day of the week and I highly recommend that dish as welll. read more

Average bar with an average selection of beers on draft. Came on a Friday. They had a fun karaoke set up run by the "Dream Karaoke" group. Great song selection, great KJ, and great books to use to browse for songs. read more

Not a bad spot if you would like to collect hem roids while eating. The seat pads are gone? Other than that it's a dive and a good place to puke . read more

Hey so they bar tenders are awesome ! The owner not cool ! Good drinks and good food mean owner

We went to Joe's for date night; worst experience! The food is horrible, frozen boxed shrimp appeared to be warned up in the microwave, old lettuce bartender does not know how to mix drinks, they don't replenish your utensils after soup or salad and they have an apparent bug problem. We will v never visit that place again, now we understand why it was so empty on a Friday night. read more

I just had the best Chef's salad I have ever had ! I went in to shoot pool and have a steak, but I changed my mind and had a salad, it was the BEST. Joe's is reopening and it is about time. read more

We've been here twice now and have decided that we're going to be eating (and drinking) out more frequently just so we can come to Joe's more often. It's got that fantastic, relaxing, hometown bar vibe, but the food is outstanding too! You could tell a lot of the people sitting at the bar were regulars who had obviously found a great place to hang. Big, juicy, perfectly cooked, fresh-off-the-grill burgers, thick, crispy-on-the-outside, tender on the inside fish, and if there are more perfectly crafted piping hot French fries, I haven't had them. The bartender is awesome, the on-tap beer ice cold, and the music in the late afternoon was just the good stuff from the 70s played at a volume that didn't intrude on conversation. Prices are really reasonable too. We're looking forward to coming back soon. read more

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This is my favorite bar! I love joe! And ALL the bartenders are amazing! The drinks are top notch & the food is great! Riverside's hidden gem! They also karaoke and game nights. So much fun read more

Great place to get drinks during the day in late night! Jess took great care of us. Definitely reccomend

Great place for drinks & meet with friends. In a good relaxed atmosphere and the food taste good.

I love dive bars and Joe's doesn't disappoint. Drinks are strong and cheap and the food is good old fashioned bar grub. I like the dark and somewhat dingy interior. Bartenders have always been friendly. read more

Wow. What the fuck? Seriously? I mean, I don't know where to start with this place. I was told the drinks were cheap and the women were hard... I don't know what to make of that. Worthy to note is that this is the one establishment names "Joe's" that's actually owned by a guy named Joe. Because I'm the asshole always on Wikipedia looking up stupid facts, I appreciate this tidbit of information and it influences me to spend a night at Joe's. I'm glad I did. I'm glad because of a guy named Jeff. Jeff, you are a fucking rock star. I rarely cuss in reviews, kids. But Jeff, you are the fucking man. Jeff danced and fondled everyone who got up to sing karaoke that night. Even me. I wasn't gonna wash the sweat off, though, I think it was alcohol escaping from his body than simple presparation... Jeff and his wife celebrated their anniversary and the poor guy fell off a table at one point. I mean, really. That's some kind of entertainment. As with most bars, I have a checklist for quality control purposes. Let's see how Joe's stacks up: - Salty Jaded Broads who can't sing? Check - Rotund, heroically proportioned women who CAN sing? Check - Drunk guy hitting on everything with two legs? Check - Capable tiny and mighty waitress to lay down the law? Check - Asshole singing Puff the Magic Dragon? Check - Old fat dude who's pissed off that all these "kids" are pieces of shit who are turning his favorite watering whole into karaoke havin-Obama-supportin-homo-love-havin version of Joe's...Check I had a blast. Cheap drinks, nice staff, great friends and good times. Come for the drinks, stay for show. read more

Decided to stop here while driving down the street. I got tired of eating at restaurants such as tgif, Applebee's and wanted something different. I gave it 4 stars because I walked in and could not see anything. The inside was super dark and eyes had to be adjusted. The food was good but salmon was just a bit dry. I ate it with my mashed potatoes which made it better. The portions are generous, but I am willing to try something else the next time I come here. Also, they do have $1 taco Tuesday's! Staff was friendly to all customers. read more

Driven by here so many time finally gave it a chance .. it's pretty quiet u can see inside once u walk in a whole different world lol .. lots of regulars ! Good service everyone is so nice ! Good prices and the drinks are nice and strong. ! Way better thab Friday's watered down drinks I will be coming back ! The dark haired bartender girl is very cool ! read more

Want a bar that makes you feel comfortable? Come here. Never have I ever been so In the moment and comfortable at a bar, I called and the call got disconnected so joe called back right away to answer all of my questions about karaoke. This place is GOLD! read more

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Joe's is a bar I come down to relax. A place I don't have to try and dress up. Also I don't have to pay $12 for a dirty Stoli martini, I love their prices. They seem to always have karaoke going which is fun to watch, people loves them some karaoke! You even have to cheer for those god awful singers, more power to them since I'm too much of a coward. I've always had fast service and a comfy booth to sit in. read more

Love this bar & grill! Food is always great with daily specials!! The service always super. This places will go above & beyond taking care of you! Great service & staff!! read more

This is probably one of my favorite bars to visit. The food is delicious and priced reasonably. The workers are all nice, outgoing, and very welcoming. read more

It's definitely a dive bar but the bartenders really take care of you. Will definitely be coming back!

I love this place! Glad to have choose them for my birthday celebration. Karaoke WOO! read more

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I visited Joe's for the first time on a Saturday afternoon early evening. Upon entering it seemed like your typical bar. It has one pool table and plenty of seating. It also has several flat screen televisions which I can only assume during football season are showing all the games. The mixed cocktails were good and the food was decent - I only ordered the chicken strip appetizer but their menu is quite extensive for a bar and the prices seem led decent as well. The staff was very cordial and I was surprised to see the Joe of Joe's actually behind the bar working. I would definitely visit this establishment again. read more