Great place and even better food. The filet mignon sandwich was amazing with the horseradish and holy crap the tempura onion rings are a MUST with the dipping sauce was INSANELY GOOD. I am not easily impressed but I had to have another of that sauce. The only thing I would critique is the beef perhaps could have been sliced. If I tried to take a bite - a bit of the fillet mignon tip would fall out. Minor complaint. The only reason I cannot give a 5 is when I came for lunch on a weekday I noticed no one at the counter while I ate. Some people came and walked out because no one greeted them. I think one guy was on a break and some girl was doing something else. That is the only thing I would say was bad and it did not personally happen to me. The ambiance is nice - I liked the decor but my girlfriend claimed it was a bit much for her. Me personally? I thought it was cool! read more

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I met my high school friend here that I haven't seen in over a decade! The food was delicious, however the service was not the greatest. The server was patient at the beginning and because we were still looking over the menu, my iced tea took awhile, I'm not sure if they were brewing it or not. When we ordered it took almost 25 minutes to get our food. I ordered a chicken sandwhich and my friend ordered a burger. I never got my iced tea refill. I felt like with us sitting on the patio they kind of forgot about us. I know a family that sat outside ended up leaving. Super cute place. Good food. Just slow service. I will probably give this place another try if I am ever in the area. read more

I've had good experiences at The State. The food is consistently tasty, drinks are strong, and pricing is fair. Service is typically decent, too. But when The State makes a mistake, that's where it falls apart. Last week, I was handed the wrong debit card. I only noticed after charges from someone else started appearing on my account. I called and spoke to Juan; no follow-up. Called again, spoke to Austin: still no resolution. It's been a week of silence. Meanwhile, I had to cancel my card, wait for a new one, and update all my accounts. This was a major inconvenience, and the restaurant has not shown any care. 1 star for food: still good. 1 star for drinks: always solid. 1 star for atmosphere and standard service. Minus 2 stars for the lack of accountability, poor follow-up, and the time they wasted. They need to improve how they handle mistakes. read more

Gosh, this place was great. I went on a first-ish date here and sat at the bar. Full of nerves because this guy that took me is so cute and funny. In comes Kyle from behind the bar and honestly, he was more like a well-dressed, slick handlebar mustache having, first date doctor. He made my date and I the best old-fashioneds I have ever had. He used my favorite whiskey, Hibiki. He joined the conversation when needed and faded with the shadows of the bar space when my date and I were vibing. Thank you Kyle, seriously. You made the difference, you are the difference. Me and the guy will be back. Until our paths cross again, I drew this for you. read more

The State - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

The state was a disappointment. We went on a double date and got some dishes and drinks. We got brussel sprouts and a few other dishes. The drinks and food were good. I was just annoyed because it felt like we were getting kicked out and felt so rushed throughout the whole dinner. We were just hanging out for about an hour and a half. We weren't even that loud and we were catching up. The restaurant is pretty loud overall. We were trying to order more drinks and food but then they randomly brought us our check and said it was last round. I was extremely confused and our time limit wasn't even up. We felt rushed so ended up leaving. read more

The State - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Adding this review a bit late, but the state in rancho has great food with an amazing atmosphere. It's in Victoria Gardens so the overall vibes, cleanliness, and quality of everything is welcoming and safe. Their old fashions and high balls are fantastic. And our server Jackie was AWESOMMMMMM. The complete positive vibes really brought great energy to our table and just made the experience great. Will definitely be back in the future. TY! read more

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I kicked things off with the Dahlia Margarita, and wow... so good!!! I paired it with the happy hour street tacos, which totally hit the spot and satisfied my hunger immediately. For dessert, I went all in. I ordered their espresso martini, not technically on the menu, but their own take on it. I'm not sure what liquor they use, but it was insanely delicious and smooth. Then came the beignets, and honestly... chef's kiss. Warm, fluffy, stuffed with chocolate, and served with the best strawberry sauce and fresh strawberries. Every bite was amazing. Great food, great drinks, and a beautiful space. This place definitely delivers when you're craving something delicious. I'll be back read more

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I enjoyed the ambiance and the friendly staff from when me and my husband were first greeted. We decided to stop here after going shopping. It did not disappoint! This place is like no other with the creative menu choices! I had the happy hour tacos which were to die for and also the beignets. Omg!! The beignets just melted in your mouth. My husband ordered the meatballs and they were huge and also filling for him!! I will for sure be coming back here!! Great job! I'm a sold customer now and will be back. read more

Came in with a party of 8 on Easter Sunday and we got sat pretty quickly which was nice considering how busy it was. Felicia was our first server and she was very nice and attentive, always checking in and making sure we were good. The food was delicious and came out pretty quick. I got the steak sandwich which was great and cooked just right. Tyler took over mid meal and he was just as nice and attentive, the service stayed consistent the whole time. They have a huge selection of drinks and a pretty big bar which adds to the overall vibe. Definitely a good spot for groups. read more

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Very nice place. Food was great! Very chill vibes. Whiskey selection is amazing. Decor was very elegant, love the huge chandeliers. read more

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Each time I come in here the vibe is amazing. The service is always very quick and the ingredients for drinks and food is always top-tier and fresh. They do have a patio area and except pets. I would definitely try this establishment. Everything they serve is delicious. read more

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Nothing says love like celebrating Valentine's Day like double date night with beloved friends! And The State was just the place. It's our local well-loved place for good reason. The drinks and food never break our hearts! My Galentine ordered the VDay special surf and turf. The center cut sirloin steak came out perfectly to her taste, with the added meaty thematic bonus of being cut in the shape of a heart. Her shrimp stood no chance in her dedicated pursuit - she said they were so delish they didn't need extra butter or seasoning. Mashed and veggies rounded out her meal. Why pick one love when you can have two? My Palentine indulged in his two food faves: Mama's meatballs and poutine. He was in 7th heaven with the rich short rib, creamy cheesy goodness, spicy meatballs, and rich sauce. He said he was so full because the poutine was generously more meaty than fry-y, like he'd ordered a short rib dinner. Definitely the way to this man's heart! My Valentine ordered his fave smash burger. He's a no-nonsense meat & cheese kinda guy. It's his dreamy go-to. Hey, you love the one you're loyal to, and my guy is dedicated. Crispy fries with chipotle, ranch, and ketchup for his dipping pleasure. Everyone's in the pool! And me? My love was the blackberry bacon burger. Mmm! If I'd gone out to pick the blackberries myself in the February sunshine, soft-ripened my own Brie, I couldn't have made this burger any more delectable. Candied zippy thick cut bacon, juicy thick patty, creamy Brie, peppery arugula, and dang - that jam...mmm! The best I could do was "M mmm mmmm" (I love you) because my Momma taught me to not talk with my mouth full. Tempura onion rings were my guilty pleasure. They were battered more thickly than I recall from last time, so I peeled some off, but still nibbled all the crunchy bits. Our drinks - a whole other layer of love. I gotta give a loving shout out to the bartenders here: they are second to none. We may travel far and wide, but we always come home to the ones we love behind this bar. Here's to celebrating another year of friendship, great food, craft cocktails, and love - still smitten at The State. read more

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4 stars because the food was great! Everything we ordered was flavorful and tasted really good. There was a delay in getting the food and the food could have been served hot ( It was warm) . Unfortunately, our waitress Felicia wasn't very attentive. She was really sweet, but she didn't seem too concerned about our overall experience. We ordered the bacon-wrapped dates and they never came, and we had to flag someone down to cancel that toward the end . Overall, the food definitely saved the experience, and I would come back again -- I just hope for more attentive service next time. read more

The newest hotspot for lunch and dinner in Rancho Cucamonga. This place stays busy, the people really seem to enjoy it. For the most part it seems to be a place for an older crowd who wanna get away from the loud sports bars like yard house. I can agree with that sentiment.It is a nice reprieve from the otherwise packed areas of Victoria gardens as it is on the outskirts. The food is delicious and it prides itself on being low in calories. For how good it tastes you would expect a higher price, but that's another reason people like coming here. You don't feel overstuffed and you don't feel like someone robbed you for your wallet. Drinks are on point! The only gripe I have about this restaurant, is the old fashioned!!! They need to get a better cocktail glass for that drink and stop serving it with a bunch of ice. Just get the sphere or cube ice. Please! The staff are always friendly and accommodating!!! From the hosts, bartenders, and waiters/waitresses, they all do a great job at making you feel welcome! Big shoutout to Jasmine, Ashley, and Ron!!! They're great people who go above and beyond to make your visit better than the last. Come try em out for yourself! read more

Great ambiance. Love the decor with many many mirrors. Quick service but not rushed. Good tasting food. Brussels crispy but not in a dry way. Lovely music for sure ! So many drink options. read more

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This was a quick lunch meeting where we enjoyed the bacon covered dates... aka - amazing!! Great ambience with good food all while enjoying the patio outdoor seating area. Nicely done the State. read more

The service wasn't great. We had to ask for a drink several times. May have been short staffed or something else or just our luck that day it was a Thursday night. The food was pretty good just took forever coming out. read more

Always on point. Good happy-hours, personal faves bacon wrapped dates, Brussels sprouts, Cocktails on point. Service on point. Brunch is good. Poutine is delicious. Just leaving a review because Yelp keeps begging me to, so Indo t have a photo to share. Just going from memory. Been many times and always have a good experience. read more

Came here with some cousins on a Saturday at 3pm and there was no wait. I love the vibe of this place! It has a dark trendy feel to it almost like a lounge. Our server was nice and attentive. She kept checking on us and came back multiple times to refill our waters. The food and drinks are pretty good. I enjoyed their Cheese Plate and Braised Short Rib Tacos. The meat was tender and flavorful. They also have a speakeasy which I definitely want to check out one day. read more

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Gave them another chance last weekend (in addition to a few other pop-ins). Updating my review to formalize the poor service, poor food quality (raw onion ring dough!), and continued misses. If you're just there for cocktails, you'll be quite satisfied. For anything else, don't bother. This visit solidified that we won't be visiting this branch of The State again. The Redlands and Riverside ones are WAY better and we'll stick with those for our favorite items and service we expect. read more

An unexpected, yet delightful place with a simple menu and ambiance if you're looking for a fun place to dine with a group. We made reservations and my friends and I came here for some dinner and it didn't disappoint! We shared the Caesar Salad, with the romaine lettuce being roasted, and added some pretty nice depth of crispiness to each bite. As with gastropubs, I had to try one of their burgers. I got the Blackberry Barbecue, which was a pretty great burger. With a delicious herb aoili, brie cheese, blackberry barbecue sauce, arugula, and candied bacon...wow and just wow! It was bursting in flavor and the wagu beef made the burger totally worth every bite. It was a pretty heavy burger and had to actually box up leftovers. The burger also came with a delicious house salad. We also got to try some of their fries, which was also seasoned nicely. Table service was good - we sat outside in the patio area. And our water glasses were filled before we needed to ask for refills. So, great experience at The State for the food. They also have a nice bar inside, for indulging on any of their drinks. There's a pretty close parking lot that's like a 2 minute walk to the restaurant. Or really walkable from anywhere, as this is part of the Victoria Gardens shopping area. I am definitely adding this spot for my return to have that Blackberry Barbecue burger, but for now, I'll just have to dream about it until my next visit. read more

The State - The Blackberry Barbecue Burger is the best! - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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food was generally good but some very interesting concepts like blueberry burger. The taste was decent but considering the price point I expected something a little more well executed. I got the onion rings substituted for an additional fee and it was mostly just breading. I could not eat more than 1 onion rings because it was pretty dry and mostly bread. The crème brûlée was good for dessert but again, nothing out of the ordinary, it was just acceptable. Worth a try but not a usual spot for sure. read more

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The food here was delicious! Service was nice and recommended the smash patty burger which was good. My wife's steak frites were great! The stout there was smooth and just what the doctor ordered. My one critique is my own mistake as I like my fries salty so a pinch more would have been great but that's my mistake for not asking. read more

Clean inside, nice setting not too crowded. Many cocktail options. Food options were decent. Green beans + aoli were yummy. Cocktails were good. Servers were average. Nothing special. Sorry. read more

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The food and drinks were great. Our server Serenity made the night much better. She was quite attentive. The Mac and Cheese with chicken was ridiculously good. I highly suggest. "I know the Owner" cocktail was sooo delicious. Highly recommend read more

Just have to share my new FAV! The shiitake risotto is the bomb. So rich in flavor and mushrooms are not my "go to". I've ordered it 2x now with the Brussels sprouts, then of course ended with the bacon wrapped dates for dessert. Great ambiance. read more

I had a disappointing experience at The State. The atmosphere felt off and the place was much emptier than expected for a weekend night. Service was slow and disorganized i had to wait 30 minutes and still didn't get any water, and our server was not attentive. While waiting for my water i asked the host for the restroom and she rudely just tilted her head in the general direction We literally went through the big window to leave because we couldn't wait any longer. I will never return. We went down the street to a place called the cut and it was a complete 360 service and food was excellent!! Don't make the same mistake as us please. read more

Best waiter was Trinity! Super respectful and attentive!! Couldn't have had a better experience.

Host was rude. Service was ok just slow, food needs a little more seasoning, and it's sad that you have to basically beg to pay so you can leave read more

If you're looking for a stylish spot with a hidden-lounge vibe, tasty drinks, and creative food options, this place is worth checking out. We were genuinely impressed by the food that left us both satisfied and curious to try more. We did have the cajun shrimp macaroni and cheese that was quite rich and filling. The bacon wrap dates were tasty too but only comes with four on the plate. To drink, I liked their el conejo de oro and agua de rosalita. That said, there were several drawbacks to our visit. We arrived around 3:30 PM, and it felt like there might have been a staff change happening. The hostess wasn't very welcoming, and we were seated at a small table tucked awkwardly in a back corner with uncomfortable chairs and this frame that sticks out above your table. Even though plenty of other spots were open. To make matters worse, a fly kept circling our food, likely because our table was out of range of the ceiling fans (and we weren't even outside). Our first server also forgot our order entirely. Thankfully, things improved when Juan took over. He was attentive, kept our waters filled, and gave us helpful, friendly recommendations from the menu. While the start of our visit was off-putting, enough to overshadow the food a bit, Juan's service helped turn things around. So be aware that there is a risk of getting an inattentive server. The service is what would make me hesitate to come back but I'll give it another try, for the food. And hopefully, the service doesnt taint the visit. If you want to watch TV, they did have two little tvs in the bar area. You also have the option of outside seating. read more

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I love this place. I think it's really good, my girlfriend thinks it's really good. My brothers thinks it's really good, my parents think it's really good. Great burgers and appetizers read more

Always a great time here! The food and drinks are always delicious. It does get busy so if you can, reserve ahead of time. If not, the bar is fun and you'll get a firsthand look at the mixology fun (depending on time of day you might find seats available). Do ask about their speakeasy read more

The State - A new fave! - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Been coming here for years and I must say, it never ceases to surprise me. First experienced this gem in Redlands for my uncles birthday when I was barely 21. Now years later being engaged it's one of our favorite date night spots. The drinks, the food, the atmosphere, it's takes all the social camaraderie you'd enjoy from Yard House and combines with with top tier food such as Lucille's and Eureka and combines it all perfectly into this one of a kind night out. Whether a it's for brunch, lunch, dinner or special night, make your reservations and head on over. (Ask about the black antler or veuve noir) read more

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Love the atmosphere here -- we really enjoyed our happy hour! The food was good, the service was friendly, and it was a nice place to relax and hang out. We had a great time and would definitely come back again read more

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Burger: Got the BBQ Bourbon with salad. The salad was good. The burger was underwhelming. Asked for medium but came back medium well. The patty itself was meh as it was under-seasoned with not much bbq sauce on the bun relying on the age cheddar for flavor. The onion rings were more carnival variety - thick fluffy breaded. The bacon was good. The bun, although buttered, was a little on dry side. Beer: selection was good along with the whiskey selection. A plus here. Service: Sat at bar and they were attentive and food came out quick. 4 stars for service beer and ambience read more

The State - Bourbon Barbeque - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

The food is just ok for the price. The steak is over cooked and tough to chew. 7 out of 10. The wait time was very long. Only three people, it took 30 minutes to receive the food. If you want to try this place, make sure make reservation. The service is good consistently check on us for feedback. read more

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I was totally impressed with The State with this visit! Went there with my sister and my toddler. We went there Tuesday evening-ish around 4pm - 6pm. Yay Taco Tuesday! I loved that the Taco Tuesday menu was easy to read and it's the basics: Tacos and Margs! Free kids appetiser: it's fruit sliced up so nicely I would eat it. Food: I tried the carne asada and shrimp tacos and ultimately the shrimp tacos won! Yes surprisingly good. They were crunchy cause of the tempura and drizzled with the sweet and sour sauce. Kids menu: my little one had the butter and lemon spaghetti. I actually appreciated how plan and simple it was. Toddlers are picky eaters and it was perfect for my kid. Nothing fancy but very tasty. The spaghetti dish also came with fries. Drinks: house margarita for me, I was feeling basic so I had it plain and simple haha. Even went for a second round! Service: our waitress was amazing because of her suggestion my little had his own appetizer that made him feel special. Ambience: perfect for my toddler. It wasn't too loud at the time 4p-6pm on a Tuesday. The music was at a low volume, perfect calm sounds for everyone to be able to speak and hear each other. We could all have a conversation Parking: there's paid parking right infront of The State. Free parking within walking distance of The State. Definitely a great to close out the day! read more

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A cool spot at Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga. Bartenders always very courteous. Happy hour menu is small but good with good prices. The short rib tacos always a hit! Super clean place and this includes the bathrooms. I keep coming back to The State and a fan since day one. Happy New Year! read more

I've been here a couple times when shopping at Victoria Gardens, mostly for the cocktails. Parking is either along the street (paid) or in the outer mall lots. Requested patio seating to people watch. Have tried the poutine and happy hour short rib tacos; the former was okay and the latter was good. The Samurai Sour is good as is their hibiscus mocktail. Service was a little lacking this last time (asked for hot sauce but never got it by the time I finished my meal) but would still come back, perhaps to sit at the bar for their specialty drinks. 3.5 read more

The State - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Back at the state for another Saturday. Bar seating had no wait at 1pm. Walk in and was able to sit immediately. WiFi is free, (Password as of today was Whiskey22). Got the classic old fashioned and bacon wrapped dates for a snack. They serve their regular menu all day so you're not limited by the brunch menu. read more

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