Hello! I recently dined at ProAbition over the weekend with a couple of friends. This was my first visit. My friends and I were in Riverside for a concert at the Fox Theater. It was a beautiful day so we dined outside on the patio. I enjoyed lunch (Cesar salad with grilled shrimp) and the Brussels sprouts bowl my friends and I shared was exquisite! Definitely have to return for those and the atmosphere was very delightful. The manager Michael seated us and was very pleasant. Dania was our server and she was ver y nice as well. My only complaint were the flies that gathered around the food during our meal. I guess. That's expected when eating outside. read more

Went for Valentine's Day ambience always good but what really bothered me was the chimichurri used with dried herbs not fresh. Very lazy execution. I don't know a pallete that would appreciate a dry herbed chimi churi. read more

Great vibe and this restaurant. Staff was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu, they helped us pick our dinner choices. The spicy vodka rigatoni pasta was to die for. It was al dente and the sauce was perfection, just the right spice. The butter cake was also delicious. All our food was wonderful. Only downfall: the side of vegetables was very small and needed to be cooked just a tad bit longer. read more

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I had a great experience from beginning to end. The food was delicious, fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. Everything we ordered came out looking great and tasted even better. The service was excellent. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive without making us feel rushed. They checked on us throughout our meal and made sure we had everything we needed. The ambience was also very enjoyable. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and had a nice atmosphere that made it easy to relax and enjoy our meal. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience with great food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and look forward to coming back! read more

Dania was an amazing waitress! She was so kind, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. She checked on us often, made sure everything came out right, and always had a smile on her face. She was friendly without being extra lol and really made our dining experience enjoyable. You can tell she genuinely cares about her customers. read more

ProAbition - New American Near Me - Riverside, California

I came in here with my daughter and mom for dinner on a Wednesday evening. It's a bar/lounge that has repurposed itself as a restaurant as well. The waitress introduced herself within 5 minutes of being seated but then we just sat and sat ... We waited for nearly 20 minutes then finally the busser came over with some waters. Then we continued to wait another 15 minutes before the waitress came over to take our orders. The food was good but nothing special, the prices are on the higher side for bar food. The pulled pork sliders were on the dry side. The cocktail was good. Overall, it's expensive for bar food, cool atmosphere, drinks are good, waitress was nice but slower than molasses. read more

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If it was illegal the" Prohibition burger" would be serious charges! It's juicy and delicious, melts in your mouth and the fries are just perfect. Shout out to server Brendan for great service at the outside patio- chill atmosphere. #brendan read more

ProAbition - If it was illegal the" Prohibition burger" would be serious charges!. - New American Near Me - Riverside, California

Stopped in for a restroom break. Ended up staying the afternoon!! Emilio (mixologist) was spot on! Every drink he created was so flavorful and delicious! Hands down best afternoon I've had in a while. I higher recommend you stop in and have a drink at the bar.. read more

I ordered the Chicken Fettuccine and it was quite bland and flavorless. I had to put salt and pepper just to give some flavor. My gf ordered a salad and no complaints on that. We also ordered two glasses of wine and there was a BUG in her glass. They refunded us the one glass but I didn't feel like drinking mine either so wasted 15.00 there. Service was pretty slow as well. I will try other places next time. read more

ProAbition - Malbec Wine - New American Near Me - Riverside, California

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Social media absolutely captured me for the drake brunch. I am a certified lover girl so I was excited to see what proabitions idea of a "champagne papi" brunch. To be honest, I was pleasantly surprised! I could hear the Drake music blaring as I was walking up the street. I knew off the bat it was going to be a good time. They had a cool Drizzy photo opp at the front and provided free photos which was a really nice touch. The hostess was really kind and seated us immediately. Heads up reservations are a must for this event! So follow their IG for dates. Otherwise, once we were seated we were given a Drake themed menu. Absolutely ICONIC! I wanted to order all the drinks! The only thing that fell short was the service. Our drinks took forever to arrive. Although we placed our drink order first they came after our food. Had to remind our server once our food arrived where our spritz tree was. We also ordered two shots for $26. Our server completely forgot and we had to also remind her again after we ate and finished everything. Once we got the shots we asked for the bill and she charged us for 4 shots. Thank goodness my friend checked the bill as I was about to pay it. Overall, a great idea and the vibes are definitely there just service needs to be a bit better. read more

Brendan was amazing assisting us with our order. He made very good recommendations on the entrees and checked on us frequently to make sure we were comfortable. Great vibe, great service. read more

What a lively brunch spot to check out! If you're not enjoying the yummy food they have to offer, you're dancing to the DJ beats they got blasting hahaha. I truly wonder what this place looks like at nighttime. I went with a party of 4 and ordered the pulled pork eggs benedict. It was flavorful and definitely something that I would order again if I went back. It was a nice option for the benedict as I haven't seen this offered at other brunch spots. Staff are friendly, however, could have been more attentive. It was difficult to get a hold of our waitress at times. What's really neat is they have staff coming around with a professional camera taking photos. They then develop them and place it into a cute frame for you to keep! I can't remember off the top of my head but I believe the range was $10-20 for the framed picture. read more

ProAbition - New American Near Me - Riverside, California

Overall, good dining experience! Saturday night and was able to walk right up and be seated. We chose to sit inside, because we love the vibe and ambience. My friend ordered the Lobster Ravioli, along with a glass of Chardonnay and an Extra Dirty Martini. She was well pleased with it all. I ordered the Spinach & Mushroom Risotto, along with the Margarita Mocktail. First of all, it had to be one of the best cocktails I have had! So tasty that I almost forgot there was no alcohol in it.:) Next step, the risotto was absolutely delicious! Unfortunately, it was saltier than I would have liked; but honestly, it did not stop me from cleaning the bowl and wishing I had a half serving more! read more

ProAbition - Margarita Mocktail - New American Near Me - Riverside, California

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Our waitress Melissa was great! She was funny, personable , and very attentive . We had plans for a different event and I'm so glad I stopped here. It was meant to be. The hostess sat us right away and even granted my request of sitting in patio by the water fountain. Food was superb. Brussels sprouts , pasta , drinks were all just superb. Flavor packed. I truly enjoyed everything about this unplanned date night. Definitely return again. read more

I loved it! Brendan, our server was great.He was knowledgable & helpful. The Espresso martini was so fabulous, I had 2. We ordered a variety of small plates each more impressive than the last. The brussells sprouts were sweet and salty. The tuna tartar was beautiful and delicious. The shrimp tacos were some of the best my husband has ever had. My mother enjoyed the sliders very much too. I will be returning. read more

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Stopped by Probation on a Wednesday afternoon for happy hour and had a good experience. We grabbed seats at the bar and ordered the roasted Brussels sprouts and fried prawns from their happy hour menu -- both were great! The prawns were a touch on the sweet side, but still really tasty. I also had the Probation margarita, which hit the spot. Overall, a very pleasant visit with great flavors and solid drink options. Strongly recommend checking out their happy hour! read more

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It was very busy last night however they sat us outside and put some heaters by us. They were very nice to us. It's a fun atmosphere and the prawns were delicious. Been here a few times and I'll go back. Highly recommend. read more

ProAbition - Menu - New American Near Me - Riverside, California

Brendan was an amazing server and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was top tier read more

ProAbition - Jalisco disco was amazing! - New American Near Me - Riverside, California

Kaitlin was amazing she was awesome with the drinks and gave amazing service definitely a memorable mother day gift read more

ProAbition - New American Near Me - Riverside, California

Had a wonderful time, loved all the food and drinks. I would recommend the butter cake for dessert! Also ask for Brendan, he was an amazing server and knew how to sell the entire menu read more

ProAbition - This is the end results of the butter cake - New American Near Me - Riverside, California

We were trying to figure out what we wanted to eat and so headed downtown Riverside and as we were walking around, we came up on prohibition. It was lively, so we thought let's come in and get something to eat. Service was great up into a certain point, and after that things went downhill, I ordered the chicken and waffles. My daughter ordered the chiliquiles. The chicken and waffles arrived to the table cold and when I asked for warm syrup so that I could, it could melt the butter. It took 10 minutes and me asking twice before I got it by then I was over it because the food was even colder by that time. The vibe in the atmosphere is great just the service and the food we're not up to par I did order a drink, which was a Mojito, but it was made so poorly. I had to send it back. I feel like if you can't make a cocktail then you shouldn't have it on the menu or say that you can't make It. read more

ProAbition - Mojito - New American Near Me - Riverside, California

Proabition is a great spot to get dinner and cocktails, whether it's a date night at the bar or large parties. This place is extremely accommodating and has great ambience, including Djs during late night weekend dining. This is a great spot to grab dinner! All the pasta dishes are amazing, although i particularly enjoy the spicy vodka. The sweet chili wings are really tasty too, and don't forget to order the brussel sprouts (my fav) :) read more

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The salmon was delicious and so was their chocolate lava cake! Our waiter was super nice and the service was great. The inside was the perfect temperature and the decor was cute. I am definitely coming back! read more

ProAbition - Chocolate Lava Cake & creme brulee - New American Near Me - Riverside, California

I was ready for our monthly friends' brunch, so I headed out to visit a friend in Riverside. We went to a great spot called ProAbition (yes, with a capital A!) and made reservations--which I highly recommend, especially for brunch. We went on an 80s-themed brunch day, with non-stop 80s hits playing from open until 3 PM. Yes, I'm old school and yes, I love the 80s--please don't judge me! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm and attentive. We were seated promptly and felt well taken care of. The indoor dining area is spacious, with tables that can accommodate up to 15 guests. There's also a generous patio area, and the bar is impressively long--seating about 20 people. They also host private events. Sidenote for the ladies: the bar has purse hooks, which is such a thoughtful touch! And if you can't find one or need help with it, the staff is more than happy to assist. Now onto the drinks and food! Their signature cocktails are fantastic. I had the Lavender Lemon Drop--perfectly balanced, not too sweet, with just the right hint of lavender. My friend ordered the Monster -a hearty breakfast plate with excellent potatoes. You can add additional eggs if you'd like. I went for the Brussels sprouts, expecting a small appetizer portion, but they came out in a massive bowl--definitely shareable or enough to fill you up on their own. The space also offers lots of great photo ops, including a fun Instagram mirror. One small downside: the restroom area is tiny--only two stalls--so expect a line. Also, be aware that parking nearby can be pricey and limited. Some lots charge up to $30, so plan accordingly and wear comfy shoes for a little walk. Overall, the music was amazing, the vibe was fun, and I highly recommend checking it out! read more

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Lovely seating (both indoor and outdoor). A decent sized menu with lots of options, but not overwhelming. The waitstaff were kind and attentive. My burger was delicious; would definitely order again. read more

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My fiancé & I decided last minute we wanted to go out for dinner. When I looked up ProAbition it said something about a Sinatra night. We decided to make a reservation and see what's going on. I've only been here once a couple years ago for brunch & I wasn't a huge fan. I'll definitely say that coming here for dinner redeemed this spot for me. Upon arriving, we were seated soon after our reservation time. It was definitely a vibe inside, kind of moody looking with cute Halloween decor. There was a Frank Sinatra singer. Honestly such a vibe. We ordered drinks (old fashioned & espresso martini). Both were great & we got truffle fries as an appetizer. For our entrees, I ordered the spicy rigatoni pasta and my fiancé got some kind of chicken & mashed potatoes plate (forgot the name). My pasta was delicious, the sauce flavor was just so yummy. I even tried a piece of my fiancé chicken and I loved it. The mashed potatoes from his were nice and creamy. I loved my pasta but I think I'd definitely order his plate next time. On top of just excellent service & good food, we were also able to enjoy a great show. He had such a good voice and really engaged with the guests! He mentioned he was coming back in November so I will definitely be back for dinner with my fiancé. Such a great date night experience & I' so glad we came for dinner. :) read more

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Excellent service from Cody and Leah, I appreciated their hospitality and they really went above and beyond making sure I had everything I wanted and needed. Will definitely be back read more

ProAbition - Shrimp scampi so good - New American Near Me - Riverside, California

I've been to Prohibition in Riverside once or twice before and was never overly impressed, but I decided to give it another try since I was in the mood for a steak. I eat often at places like Duane's and Craftz Lounge, so I was hoping for something comparable. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. It was a chilly evening, and I wasn't asked whether I preferred indoor or outdoor seating -- the host just placed me outside, which wasn't ideal. I ordered the filet mignon, and while it was okay, the quality didn't measure up to other steakhouses in the area. The biggest letdown, though, was the vegetables. I received two pieces of carrot -- one fresh and well-cooked, the other touch undercooked and unpleasant -- and the broccolini was the same story: a few decent pieces mixed with some that were clearly past their prime. At this point, I couldn't recommend Prohibition based on this visit. I may give it one more try in the future to see if this was just an off night or a sign of a larger consistency issue only because their ambiance and cocktails were decent. read more

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Sighs if I could have just forfeited my deposit I would have if I had known ... It pains my heart to write this, because my first visit here for brunch was a whole vibe. That's why, as a birthday gift to myself, I signed up for the Murder Mystery Dinner on September 19, 2025--a bucket list experience I'd looked forward to for years. Womp, womp. The ad promised $65 per person with a $50 deposit applied toward a three-course meal. What we got was nothing close. A spinach salad drowning in salty vinaigrette , a dreadful steak--thin, fatty, over-seasoned--with onions half raw, half caramelized and tough . Then the bill came. Instead of $130 plus tip for two, we were hit with a $35 "large party" fee (even though we were just two people, they lumped all guests as one party), a 3% food cost escalation fee, and still expected to tip. After the deposit, we walked out paying $187--for food that was simply rubbish. This was supposed to be a celebration. Instead, it was a gut punch to my purse unexpectedly , upsetting, and ruined what should've been a special night. If you're going to tack on all these extra fees, be upfront about it in the advertisement. This felt misleading, unfair, and I will never return. read more

ProAbition - The salad by calculations 22 bucks lol if you break down the bill ! - New American Near Me - Riverside, California

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Brendan was great. He made suggestions for us off their menu. The wings were the best I have ever had. Sweet spicy and crunchy. Just perfect. The sliders on the other hand we're not so good. The meat was overcooked and the bread was dry. There are three sliders on the plate and we did not finish them. Probably should have sent them back. The old-fashioned were absolutely great as well as the lemon drops. The establishment itself is really cool. It can be a bit loud so if you're looking to have a conversation, you may want to sit outside. read more

Came for Saturday brunch. Nice atmosphere and friendly service. We both had the huevos rancheros and they were outstanding!

Place is amazing and staff is even better! Very cool spot for a drink with the boys or a date night! I Highly recommend this spot! read more

ProAbition - Spencer Steak!! - New American Near Me - Riverside, California

Great ambiance indoors and out. However, we came for brunch and were very disappointed with the birria which had no flavor. (Ordered quesabirria and birria chilaquiles). Bellini spritz and truffle fries were great. Service was good too. read more

Came here for Drake brunch and was so happy when I found out the food was also delicious! Get the wings and the Caesar salad and grab a drink because they're all well done. Lots of street parking and parking structure, great music and vibes read more

ProAbition - WINGS cheese plate - New American Near Me - Riverside, California

I dined here recently and the food and ambiance is great. Unfortunately, our server Jennifer C. was so slow. We waited 20 minutes without being acknowledged after we were seated. She did apologize for the wait, but then we continued waiting an extensive amount of time for everything (the host even reacted when he saw we had been sitting there for 20 plus minutes with nothing in front of us, but we told him she had finally come by). The restaurant was not busy, but when I came out of the restroom I saw her in a corner on her cellphone (yes, her cellphone, not that black tablet thing) so that explained what was going on. Just sharing our experience here. Food was great, host was great- service is just hit or miss depending on who serves you. read more

Came here for drinks. Very relaxing speakeasy vibe. The first night, Francesco made amazing drinks and was very accommodating to my work colleagues and I. We came back for the 2nd night for drinks after dinner at another location near by. Drinks are reasonable, however, I am from the northeast and was in town for the week on business. Food is pricey but the atmosphere is amazing! Very relaxing jazz music. There are tv's at the bar so you can watch games. If I am back in town, I will be back. Several shops around which is good to walk to before or after. read more

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Went to a retirement party here and had Brendan as our server. I have not been here for years, and was happily surprised. We had Brussels sprouts which were ridiculously delicious, butternut squash ravioli was great! Brendan was excellent in recommending my Passion drink as it was smooth and delicious. read more

ProAbition - Passion Drink is absolutely delicious - New American Near Me - Riverside, California

Came for a retirement dinner and we had the best service. I ordered the airline chicken which was delicious. The skin was crispy and the bourbon gravy was silky. We also ordered the butternut squash ravioli which was sweet and yummy. Shout out to our server Brendan who was personable and friendly. The music was the perfect volume to have a conversation. Loved our service and food! read more

ProAbition - Airline chicken - New American Near Me - Riverside, California

First of all A+ for ambiance. Second of all I love the edits on the wall. Most importantly the food and drinks. Happy hour is amazing here, one of our guests had the steak tacos and it is truly enough for a meal. I had the Nash like hit chicken sandwich. Don't freak, it's pleasantly hot not crazy, but look at the piece of chicken?!! Monster and yummy. Filet mignon delivered as did the salad ordered and burger. The craft drinks satisfied and our server Brendan was very nice and helpful with all menu items. Rather uncrowded but we came in at an early hour midweek. This is a keeper in our memory banks to try once again. read more

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Always a hit! Brunch here is chef's kiss -- food is excellent every time, the DJ keeps the vibe unmatched, and bottomless mimosas are a mustt. Perfectly located across the Mission Inn in the heart of downtown, with plenty to see and do after. Don't miss out! read more

ProAbition - Front entrance - New American Near Me - Riverside, California