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I love the Mission Inn and the Presidential Lounge especially. The dark wood bar and paneling is classic and timeless- the staff are friendly and accommodating- the food is overall very good, just skip the salad and stick with the Mexican food. The carne asada dinner is really tasty.
Great bar at the Mission Inn. A historic location with a lot of history to learn about if you ask the bartenders. It is a small bar with limited seating so plan ahead. SERVICE: These bartenders are great. They are very attentive and try to get your drinks quickly. We tried a few :) and they all tasted great. A pretty good selection of whiskeys! If you are staying at Mission Inn or just there to check out downtown...give this bar a try!
I had FOUR of these and then crawled up to the fourth floor to my room. (Gorgeous btw). Sat with a group of five in the indoor "patio" area of the lounge and had great service! Was one of the best cocktails I've had in a long time and the tajin fries were on point. This spot is the real deal
We decided to go here for drinks and appetizers before going to see all the lights and decor at The Mission Inn. This restaurant honors 10 US presidents who have stayed at or visited the Mission Inn. There are photos of the presidents all over the walls. We ordered a drink from their holiday menu called Snowed In which was made with tequila and coconut. It had a sugar rim. This drink was pretty and super good. We also ordered the George W. Bush's old fashioned from their main menu and this was really good too! For appetizers we ordered empanadas and Tajin fries. I have a small obsession with fries so we tend to get fries to try. The empanadas were super good. Tasty and their mini sizes were perfect. The fries were tasty and came out crispy and hot but I felt it needed more tajin seasoning. They tasted like regular fries. This is a good spot to stop for drinks and even food. It's neat with all its decor. I will go here again when I do visit the Mission Inn.
Limited mexican food menu but what we did order was delicious! We opted for the cadillac margarita ($24) to drink and it was so good and smooth! To eat we shared the chicken taquitos, chicken tortilla soup and chips and guac. Everything was expensive, but what did you expect eating inside the hotel? We did have a $50 credit from the hotel which was nice. The soup was very good and flavorful. Good amount of guac for the chips. Service was friendly! Great people watching if you sit in the area that faces the hotel lobby.
Ordered wings for my daughter to enjoy. When she bit into one, they were cold. When I told one of the servers, his response was "what do you want me to do about it", very unexpected and unprofessional. Had to ask him to send a new plate out for us. Not what I would expect from the Mission Inn. The second photo, shows the replacement dish.
Nice quaint place filled with Presidential portraits, old black and white photos lining the dark walls of a lower lounge with filled with mission style furniture. The upper part has a sit around bar and offers a beverage menu with specialty cocktails named in honor of a few US presidents. There are a few good items to much on, standard menu. Ordered the Blackberry Smash, fruity and strong in taste with a fresh bunch of mint and a fresh berry on top. Eye pleasing. Small for the price but powerful. I didn't wanna drink anything on an empty stomach so the bartender was kind enough to offer me chips and salsa on the house. Kind attentive staff. Good or nostalgic theme music which is very uplifting five flatscreen TVs showing major league baseball. Quiet and unassuming for a presidential lounge. It has more the feel of old simple, colonial vibe, not modern day luxury chic. Casual, comfortable and low-key. The prices are a little on the high side. I probably standard for a nice clean hotel relaxed lounge.
This is my second time being here where the wait time to be greeted was ridiculously long. I was not at the bar top, but at a table. My food was good, but my drink sat empty for over 25 minutes. There is no service flow. When the waitress did have contact with me, she was very friendly, but every time she came out, she handled one table at a time, never scanning her other tables or being mindful of what had arrived and what may be needed. I was so thirsty I literally chewed all of my ice from my empty drink. It's a beautiful place, sad it's not service minded.
The drinks were so good, I think they only use top shelf liquor, I ordered my favorite drink a Hennessy Sidecar, and they nailed it, it was perfection! We ordered chips and salsa and nachos, delicious! I know it sounds like basic food, but they don't do basic. The chips were freshly fried, the salsa was fresh made and delicious not too spicy, and the nachos were layered with delicious fresh made ingredients, the cheese sauce OMG, even the guacamole was delicious. Money well spent. The lounge itself is beautiful, very masculine, dark and relaxing, the service was great, and the drinks and food were excellent!
Good classic margarita with a cute holiday touch. Service was good, but there's really no vibe in the lower bar area. The center tables give it more of a dining room atmosphere instead of a lounge.
Love the atmosphere. The presidential lounge is a kick back lounge where you can order a nice cocktail. I absolutely love the George Bush old fashioned. It has great flavor. They also have a small menu for bites to eat, but I've only had the chips and salsa, which is also good. I mostly come here to enjoy a cocktail at the mission inn. The drinks are pricey, but it is nice and enjoyable for atmosphere. read more
3 months ago
I really like the atmosphere here. The beef empanadas were over the top amazing !!! The drink I ordered was so well thought out and delicious. They are generous with their pours!!! read more
2 months ago
I had an amazing time here with my hubby! We stayed at the Mission Inn and we wanted to have some drinks, came downstairs and the presidential lounge was the perfect place to be. We sat at the bar and ordered a couple drinks while we chatted. We ordered: orange blossom martini, old fashion, and blackberry smash. The drinks also have the names of presidents that ordered these. It's so cool to see that some presidents have stayed at the mission inn hotel. The ambiance was great and very lively. Our bartender was great as well. Overall we had a great experience! read more
I love the Mission Inn and the Presidential Lounge especially. The dark wood bar and paneling is classic and timeless- the staff are friendly and accommodating- the food is overall very good, just skip the salad and stick with the Mexican food. The carne asada dinner is really tasty. read more
Great bar at the Mission Inn. A historic location with a lot of history to learn about if you ask the bartenders. It is a small bar with limited seating so plan ahead. SERVICE: These bartenders are great. They are very attentive and try to get your drinks quickly. We tried a few :) and they all tasted great. A pretty good selection of whiskeys! If you are staying at Mission Inn or just there to check out downtown...give this bar a try! read more
I had FOUR of these and then crawled up to the fourth floor to my room. (Gorgeous btw). Sat with a group of five in the indoor "patio" area of the lounge and had great service! Was one of the best cocktails I've had in a long time and the tajin fries were on point. This spot is the real deal read more
We decided to go here for drinks and appetizers before going to see all the lights and decor at The Mission Inn. This restaurant honors 10 US presidents who have stayed at or visited the Mission Inn. There are photos of the presidents all over the walls. We ordered a drink from their holiday menu called Snowed In which was made with tequila and coconut. It had a sugar rim. This drink was pretty and super good. We also ordered the George W. Bush's old fashioned from their main menu and this was really good too! For appetizers we ordered empanadas and Tajin fries. I have a small obsession with fries so we tend to get fries to try. The empanadas were super good. Tasty and their mini sizes were perfect. The fries were tasty and came out crispy and hot but I felt it needed more tajin seasoning. They tasted like regular fries. This is a good spot to stop for drinks and even food. It's neat with all its decor. I will go here again when I do visit the Mission Inn. read more
Limited mexican food menu but what we did order was delicious! We opted for the cadillac margarita ($24) to drink and it was so good and smooth! To eat we shared the chicken taquitos, chicken tortilla soup and chips and guac. Everything was expensive, but what did you expect eating inside the hotel? We did have a $50 credit from the hotel which was nice. The soup was very good and flavorful. Good amount of guac for the chips. Service was friendly! Great people watching if you sit in the area that faces the hotel lobby. read more
8 months ago
Ordered wings for my daughter to enjoy. When she bit into one, they were cold. When I told one of the servers, his response was "what do you want me to do about it", very unexpected and unprofessional. Had to ask him to send a new plate out for us. Not what I would expect from the Mission Inn. The second photo, shows the replacement dish. read more
2 months ago
Nice quaint place filled with Presidential portraits, old black and white photos lining the dark walls of a lower lounge with filled with mission style furniture. The upper part has a sit around bar and offers a beverage menu with specialty cocktails named in honor of a few US presidents. There are a few good items to much on, standard menu. Ordered the Blackberry Smash, fruity and strong in taste with a fresh bunch of mint and a fresh berry on top. Eye pleasing. Small for the price but powerful. I didn't wanna drink anything on an empty stomach so the bartender was kind enough to offer me chips and salsa on the house. Kind attentive staff. Good or nostalgic theme music which is very uplifting five flatscreen TVs showing major league baseball. Quiet and unassuming for a presidential lounge. It has more the feel of old simple, colonial vibe, not modern day luxury chic. Casual, comfortable and low-key. The prices are a little on the high side. I probably standard for a nice clean hotel relaxed lounge. read more
3 months ago
9 months ago
This is my second time being here where the wait time to be greeted was ridiculously long. I was not at the bar top, but at a table. My food was good, but my drink sat empty for over 25 minutes. There is no service flow. When the waitress did have contact with me, she was very friendly, but every time she came out, she handled one table at a time, never scanning her other tables or being mindful of what had arrived and what may be needed. I was so thirsty I literally chewed all of my ice from my empty drink. It's a beautiful place, sad it's not service minded. read more
The drinks were so good, I think they only use top shelf liquor, I ordered my favorite drink a Hennessy Sidecar, and they nailed it, it was perfection! We ordered chips and salsa and nachos, delicious! I know it sounds like basic food, but they don't do basic. The chips were freshly fried, the salsa was fresh made and delicious not too spicy, and the nachos were layered with delicious fresh made ingredients, the cheese sauce OMG, even the guacamole was delicious. Money well spent. The lounge itself is beautiful, very masculine, dark and relaxing, the service was great, and the drinks and food were excellent! read more
10 months ago
Good classic margarita with a cute holiday touch. Service was good, but there's really no vibe in the lower bar area. The center tables give it more of a dining room atmosphere instead of a lounge. read more
5 months ago
10 months ago
Our annual holiday dinner always includes a pregame cocktail at the very upscale and distinguished presidential lounge!! Service is always great and the mood and view very sophisticated and elevated! We've enjoyed so many drinks here over the years!! Always a fun place to stop in before and or after dinner! read more
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Thank you Al B. We appreciate you taking the time to share your…
10 months ago
We came to the Mission Inn to see the Christmas lights on the Friday after Thanksgiving and decided to stop in for some drinks. We sat at the bar and the Bartendar immediately took our drink order, she was super nice and attentive. But then we decided to move to a table and found a vacant one but it needed to be cleaned and empties removed. I asked a waitress if she could get our table cleaned and take our appetizer order and rudely told us that this was a self serve area and walked away. She did help other tables but never came over to see if we needed anything! Worst customer service!!! I just cleaned the table myself and moved the empty beer bottles and used glasses to another table. However other waitresses showed up and were amazing, polite, and incredibly attentive! They salvaged our evening, which allowed us to enjoy the rest of the night! The lounge's ambiance is festive this time of the year with tables inside the lounge, a bar area with bar stools, and tables outside in the hotel lobby. The decor is antique style with historical photos on the walls. I ordered a Moscow Mule and it was good. We also ordered appetizers such as chips, guacamole, and flautas. The food wasn't bad for a bar! This would have been a 3 or 4 star review if it wasn't for the horrible customer service we received from the one waitress!! read more
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Dear Luis C.,…
11 months ago
The Presidential Lounge, off the lobby at the Mission Inn has an interesting history. It was originally the Presidential Suite, created for a visit by Teddy Roosevelt, I believe. At the time, Riverside was fabulously wealthy. Seedless oranges had been stolen from Brazil and were being grown here generating incredible profits. Riverside was a "must stop" on the campaign trail. The lounge today serves a nice selection of mixed drinks, wine and beer. Food is available from the hotel's attached La Compana Mexican restaurant. Staff are friendly and helpful and the ambiance is casual. read more
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Dear Greg T, Thanks for your review! We are glad you got to soak in…
11 months ago
Presidential Lounge in Mission Inn Hotel and Spa is a perfect spot for any occasion. We came here with our family for Saturday evening drink and good atmosphere. The lounge has very nice charming character and style. A live piano music made the visit even better. The selection of various drinks is really good. You can order beers, cocktails, and wines. I am more of a red wine drinker and would definitely recommend to try their selection. Also, sangria with dash of brandy was very enjoyable and refreshing! We have visited this hotel before and this visit most certainly won't be the last one. read more
Came in for a couple martinis after our brunch at the mission inn restaurant. This is a uniquely decorated bar and lounge since it was originally a church. They had a good drink menu along with a decent food menu. Our premium liquor martinis were very well made and tasty. I liked how quiet and relaxing this bar was. We would definitely stop by whenever we are in this area! read more
4 years ago
The Mission Inn Presidential Lounge is located just inside the lobby, by the Orange Street entrance and opposite Check-In. The Lounge itself is part of the lobby, located outside the bar and it has plenty of seating. We found it relaxing and servers keep an eye on you. If it wasn't for the portrait of President Kennedy, you could easily call this the Republican Presidential Lounge. Portraits include most twentieth century GOP Presidents, from George W, going back to TR and Taft. Missing are IKE and Harding. Interestingly though, is a huge, huge chair supposedly used by Taft, see photos. read more
3 years ago
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Thank you so much for your gracious praise! We love our regulars!…
1 year ago
2 years ago
Terrible. Very slow service. Sorry ass Tajin rim. Waited 40 minutes for our cocktails on 2/22/25. read more
Elegant and cozy bar inside of the Mission Inn. Great place to chill and vibe. The bartenders are polite and do a good job of keeping everyone taken care of while not being a huge presence. The drinks come out quickly and you can also get small bites to eat. The seats are pretty comfortable and the lighting is on the more intimate side. Prices aren't too expensive but not cheap. The place is rich on history and it feels good to be in this bar. read more
Stopped by with my best friend for a night out in Riverside. I've always been a fan of the Mission Inn. Presidential Lounge is located right inside and definitely gives you that classic feel of what a bar should be. Service was great! Bartenders are great to talk to and quick to get you sipping on what you craving for. Bacardi and diet, or whiskey on the rocks is what I ordered since I wanted to feel classy. If I'm in Riverside, I always make sure to stop by and have at least 1 or 3 drinks while I'm there. read more
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Dear Rafael G., Thank you for choosing The Presidential Lounge. We…
The presidential lounge is a must see if you're staying at the mission inn. They have a list of drinks named after a few of our presidents and I love that the menu tells you when that specific president visited the hotel (seen in my photos). The drinks and food are a little pricey but I think it's fair considering the history behind the lounge. They have a small food menu - we ordered the taquitos and the guacamole . Both were fantastic. read more
2 years ago
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Would you recommend this place after work for happy hour?
It’s a beautiful place to go for drinks but there is no happy hour discounts.
If I want to go with a couple friends or family do I gotta make a reservation at the mission inn or just walk into the lounge and start grubbing?
Just walk in, it's a public place. From the front door, the bar is to the right.
Can under 21 come to the lounge or is it strictly a bar?
Only on the bottom part where there are sit down chairs , children are not allowed in the areas where the bar is located
We're having a small elopement dinner after our wedding. Our party of 15 will be going to the Presidential Lounge at approximately 7:30 on Sunday October 7. Will seating be a problem or is a reservation recommended?
I know the presidential doesn't do reservations cause it's a bar it I would try and get there early and get a seat
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