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The State

4.1 (2k reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Bonnie Y.

We came here for dinner. It's for a nice and modern ambience. We ordered two appetizers and three main entrees to share. Honestly, they were all ok, nothing really stood out to me. The meatballs weren't good at all the meatballs themselves got no taste. Beignets were the best out of all the items we ordered. With drinks, our bill was close to $250. I don't think the food and drinks they offered worth that price.

Chicken and waffles!!!
Coco G.

First time here for brunch after church and before our movie at the Harkins this afternoon. Plenty of street parking in downtown and also a parking garage available. Love the interior decoration, the dark walls, high ceilings, dim classy lighting, the indoor and patio seating. I like it when restaurants use mirrors to create the effect of making it seem longer or more spacious. The bar was stellar, prettily backlit, with a rolling ladder needed to reach the top shelf! We were greeting warmly at the front door and seated right away at 12:30 which was fantastic considering all the foot traffic in downtown Redlands on a Sunday afternoon. Our server, Savannah, was super prepared for our question of the most popular dishes on the menu, including her personal favorites. We ordered the pesto chivjrn sandwich with side salad of mixed greens and lemon vinaigrette, as well as the chicken and waffles. Only waters on the side (which Savannah refilled hot is a couple times) because we wanted to stay wide awake for the movie. While we waited for our brunch we had the perfect vantage point to watch the bartender with a shaker in each hand, making two simultaneous cocktails and pouring ambidextrously. Cool!! The chicken and waffles were delicious (5/5)-- both crispy and flavorful, maple syrup already on the waffles, chicken tender enough to cut with a fork. The pesto sandwich was yummy but I wish that the garlic sauce and pesto was between the chicken and the arugula rather than between the arugula and the bread--reason is I got tired of bread by the second half but then eating the chicken and arugula was slightly bland because the garlic and pesto had completely absorbed into the bread. (4.5/5)--still satisfying, maybe I'd ask for extra pesto on the side next time. The side salad was scrumptious--no notes! Highly recommend!!!

Paul I.

I came here during happy hour and was very happy about the food and whiskey options. What a very cool vibe kind of place and very relaxing. The server was outstanding. I'll be back for their tacos and truffle burger again.

Rana M.

Great food with nice atmosphere. The city and plaza is a safe area too so you dont have to worry about much Their old fashions and high balls are fantastic And our server Jackie is Awwwsum. Total positive vibes and really brought good energy to the table Ty!

Beignets
Lucy M.

Where do I even start!? 1. Great service 2. Great environment 3. Great great food!! The fried oysters, absolutely delicious. The beignets, yumm!! The steak and mashed potatoes, perfect. I am definitely coming back.

Roger C.

Dined on October 7, 2025 - but eat here often!! This place is always a great option when in downtown Redlands. Large restaurant with a large patio and large bar area. SERVICE: Service was great today. We were seated right away and our server was very nice. They seem to get a lot of new servers, but they all must train well! FOOD: As always, food came out great! I had their street tacos for Taco Tuesday, my wife had their meatballs and bruschetta; and my daughter had the avocado tempura wraps and some fries. You can not go wrong here. The food is Fab! And their prices are reasonable. And if you want some great drinks? This is the place too!

Cajun shrimp Mac
Tiffany B.

My son and I went on a dinner date here. The food was delicious, but the portion size were a little small. The lighting is done dim and that can be a little bit undesirable. If you're not ready for it they only had two TVs in the bar and you couldn't see them really from the patio and there was a dodger game on. overall we had a great time and Sierra was a great server!

Sergio R.

Our first time at The State and will definitely be going back. We made a reservation and were seated on our arrival. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Service with a smile :) By far one of the best burgers I've had in a while. Cooked to perfection with fresh ingredients. I opted for a side salad and accompanied it with a Crispín Hard Cider. The restaurant has a good vibe with mixed seating that can accommodate different group sizes. There didn't appear to be a bad seat in the house. It is located in the historic downtown area which makes for a nice evening out.

Rachel H.

Cool spot. First time visiting and it was on NYE, without a reservation. Other spots were too full but we were able to get under and got seats at the big window looking out at Downtown Redlands. They weren't open due to the rain and cold but still a great view to people watch. Our waitress was super nice and attentive and the food was delicious! Can't wait to visit again.

Poutine
Leilani M.

Always luv a visit at the state great service. Waiting area in front with bench seat. Front area with large open space, bar or inside seating booths or bar height tables. Luv a good poutine! This is one to try. Melty cheese please. Drinks are great with mocktails also available. HH menu during the week. Limited parking right in front along the downtown strip additional parking a block or two away.

Kids menu
Christina S.

Stopped here to grab a bite to eat with the family on Saturday close to 3. The location has a small front with patio seating to watch foot traffic, and then a long lengthen dining hall inside with bench seating and a couple stand alone bar height tables in the center. We were a party of 7 and while booths were not available we were able to grab one of the two bar height tables which can accommodate up to 8 people. I posted a picture of the kids menu as I could not find one in previous post. Service was a bit slow in taking orders but they made up for it by giving *unprompted* waters to the entire table and a cut up strawberry/couple slices of green apple to each kiddo in our group. This was amazing to me because when dining with kids they always get cranky waiting for food if hungry, so this "kid appetizer" given to them beforehand took away the stress of getting them orders in quickly.

Trung N.

My family and I stopped by downtown Redlands for lunch on our way to Joshua Tree. Honestly, The State was unexpectedly so good. I ordered the Caesar salad ($12) and it may have been the best Caesar salad I've ever eaten. What really elevates the salad is the blackened romaine lettuce. The char on that romaine gives the salad an added layer of flavor. Delish. Highly recommend this if you love a good Caesar salad. The pesto chicken sandwich ($16) was also quite good. It comes with a chicken breast topped shredded Asiago, chopped applewood bacon + arugula with roasted tomato basil sauce on a ciabatta roll. I'm really motivated by anything pesto related, so naturally I found myself ordering this sandwich. The chicken breast is not only proportionally very generous - it's incredibly moist. The shredded Asiago and bacon give it so much added flavor. It's a very good chicken club sitch. While I often find ciabatta bread to be dreadfully chewy, I was pleasantly surprised with this one - it was soft and the pesto seamlessly fit into all of its nooks and crannies. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious and service was incredible. I thought this place would be yet another overhyped suburb restaurant, but I was wrong. The State is worth a stop if you're in the area.

The drinks: Girl next door Whiskey  Love potion #9 Idk the other drinks
Luna L.

The drinks were strong, the restaurants vibe and decore was pretty and old timey theme which was cool! Their food was kinda bland. The Brussels sprouts were yummy. Their salsa was bland. But the drink; so STRONG but yummy! You'll definitely feel it! Their service was quick too! And they clean up fast.

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Are children welcomed here?

Yes, but probably best to arrive before 7pm.

Can you order off the regular menu during brunch hours? Say Saturday at 11am?

Hello, yes the full menu is available

How good are the oysters here?

They are amazing

Is the ribeye still $36 with 2 sides?

Yes.

Can I order your delicious Poutine at brunch?

Hi! You most definitely can!

Outside dining available?

Not really. They have like an open area that's facing outside but it's not a patio.

So is are y'all open again? Tried coming here a few months back and all the window and doors were boarded shut

The State did a soft re-opening on 7-26-21. They have been steadily ramping back up with staff, etc. It is fully open now and BEAUTIFUL! Go check them out.

What are some good Vegan options?

There is a vegan burger and vegan pasta.

Are you "dog friendly"?

Nope, keep rover at the crib.

How is the outside seating right now during the pandemic?

The outside seating is available, but spaced out. There's two tables for groups of 3 or more, but other than that, there's bar stool seating for four groups of 2 each.

How many grams of sugar are in the zoodle and meatball dish?

Probably best you just eat at home.

Do they do take out orders?

Yes we do. But, all take-out orders must be done in person. No phone orders.

From the pictures it appears there's only two televisions, is the State a good place to watch Sports ie. Sunday Football?

Good morning, Yes, we only have two TV’s. We will definitely have the football games on. Unfortunately we do not have the Sunday Ticket. The games that we will be… Read more

Does this restaurant take reservations? We would be a party of 8.

Hi Michelle, It is first come first serve but you are welcome to call 45-60 mins ahead to be added… Read more

Does this location serve bottomless mimosas on a Saturday?

Both locations serve “almost bottomless” mimosas sat and Sunday from 10am-2pm. We have a limit of 6 per guest for $15 for the safety of guests and to comply with ABC laws.

Do they have any vegan options for brunch? Like a tofu scramble?

They now have lots of Vegan options!

Does this restaurant accommodate rehearsal dinners?

Hello, I'm sure they do. I saw them accommodate a large birthday party when I was there once. I'm sure you have to call in advance to let them prepare.

Do you serve Sunday brunch?

Yes, we serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 am to 2 pm

Question for you all. If you arent 21 are you still able to eat here?

Yes most definitely

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I am a regular at this establishment but will not be returning. The food is as good as you should…read moreexpect but the service is where I believe they fell short. I was there with my family and all the TVs were on different sports everything from hockey to Bull Riding and some MMA fights. My family and I are all practicing martial artists. I've been training 25+ years so naturally the sport we were interested in were the fights. One by one each TV that had the fights was changed to hockey. I asked my server about it and could he change one of the smaller TVs that I could see back to the fight. He left, came back and was told by his manager this was a family establishment. I'm not one to make a scene so I finished my meal, tipped my sever well as I do when they deserve it and I left a review stating my grievance on the tablet at the table as I paid my bill. The idea of it's a family establishment is bogus. I'm literally there with my family and every one of us trains BJJ and I myself train BJJ and judo and have had multiple professional fights in my younger years. My kids know this, and sometimes pull me up on YouTube to watch "Daddy fight" there's nothing virtuous about excluding one family because the unrealistic idea that another family might be offended. I was very disappointed and will not be back because I am a man of principle. I guess me and my family are just barbarians how dare we enjoy pugilistic contest. I spent a significant portion of my hard earned money to take my family there. Gas is $6 a gallon and everything is expensive, finneys needs to appreciate every customer that spends their hard earned money in their establishment. I will not be back. There are plenty of other places in town.

The State - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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