Looks nice at night, inside and out. But I noticed the seat I was placed at was kind of dirty. The food itself was ok, not bad yet not amazing. Ordered the poutine and the filet mignon sandwich. Too much cheese, not really curdy for the poutine. The gravy had like a wine reduction maybe, a little off-putting. I would've liked more fries, and for them not to be drenched in meat and gravy. The sandwich is supposed to have a chimichurri marinated steak, but we didn't taste it. It must've been really subtle. Our service and food was better than I expected. When it first opened a year ago or months ago? I remember seeing yelpers complain that the food/ service weren't good at all. I would rank this a 3.5. But since it didn't wow me in particular, gave it a 3. read more

Went with a group of friends over the weekend. We had the worst service. He didnt bother to ask of we want we any food he waited over an hour to ask. I would have understood if it was busy. But it wasn't when we arrived for our reservation. He took over 30 minutes just to ask for any drinks. Then took another over 20 minutes just to bring them. When we wanted to cash out. He eveb took long to even bring the check. This waa ridiculous. Waiters name was Donovan. I understand we had a big group bit He definitely should have been way more attentive. After an hour and half we barely got the food. This was just a horrible experience. Definitely dont recommend going here read more

If you're in downtown Riverside, The State is hands down one of my favorite spots. The vibe is everything, modern, lively, and perfect for going out with friends or a cute date night. The food is always on point, but I have to talk about the poutine and the dates because I order them every single time now. I actually saw the poutine on TikTok first and had to try it, and it did not disappoint, it's rich, crispy, and super satisfying. The dates are also amazing, that perfect sweet and savory combo. The drinks are just as good if you're into trying something new. I've been here a few times and it never disappoints, the service is fast, the staff is super friendly, and the energy inside just makes the whole experience better. Definitely one of my go-to spots in downtown Riverside. read more

The food was really good, i loved the sandwich so much and the ambience in here was great, reasonable volume for the music, 10/10 read more

The State - Filet Mignon Sandwich - American Near Me - Riverside, California

Always a wonderful experience, the servers are really nice even when it's full. The food is always amazing and they accommodate if you want to make changes. It's a cozy place with dim lights and nice drinks. Perfect for a dinner with friends or date. read more

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I got a burger and it was cooked perfectly! The vibes were great. And the service was even better!

I love The State. I frequent the other locations in Rancho and Redlands regularly and the food and drinks never disappoint. The Coffee Old Fashioned is top notch. They have a great brunch menu and their onion rings are the best onion rings I've ever had. Can we talk about Moses?! He is phenomenal and is so attentive. Not only did he provide excellent service, but he's got a great personality all around. Definitely stop in for drinks and appetizers. I cannot rave enough about their bacon wrapped stuffed dates. This place is a must! read more

The State - Beautiful barware - American Near Me - Riverside, California

Love the ambiance and decor in here! The mac and cheese is delicious it's not a huge bowl but they got the portion just right. I was definitely full. Sauce was creamy and flavorful and I added grilled chicken to mine for some added protein. Their bar area is beautifully done and I was glad to see that they know how to make a great cocktail. read more

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I've been there a few times (Birthday dinners, stop in for a few drinks etc.) and overall a good experience each time. I knock off one star because I think the portions are a little small for what you pay regarding food, but I will say I like to eat a lot, so take what you will of that. Nonetheless, the food and drinks are always good. I recently stopped in with my fiancé and we sat at the bar. We were very pleased to have Peter as our bartender. Very congenial, very knowledgeable when asking him about different drinks, and very patient with us, not to mention moving with expediency (which I always appreciate). He definitely elevated our experience and we'll be back in the future for drinks! Thanks Peter! read more

Let me start off with a big shout out to our server, Emma! She had great recommendations and was very sweet. Everything was absolutely delicious! It does take a while to get your food, but the wait was well worth it. I highly recommend you try the Poutine it's fries smothered in freakin heaven . We also had the bacon wrapped dates, which were also yummy! The pork chops were so juicy it was ridiculous! Careful though, that habanero does add a kick to it (for those of us who can't take the heat). Oh and the onion rings were MONSTER SIZED! If you like burgers..try the Blackberry BBQ burger it did not disappoint! I can't wait to go back! read more

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Stopped by The State in Riverside for some dinner with the boys. This restaurant is very well-kept and the atmosphere was quiet and calming. We ordered a few appetizers before dinner, which consisted of oysters, poutine and bruschetta. All were amazing! All three of us ordered the New York Strip steak, which comes with broccolini and mashed potatoes. Only one issue with all three of our entrees; all three were supposed to be cooked to medium, but all came out as hockey pucks. We notified the server and she had all three recooked. Once our new steaks came, all three came out rare this time, so seared then served, but we ate them anyway. Not quite sure the cook knows how to cook a steak. The manager was awesome and took care of us for the mishap. One other item of note is when we were seated by the hostess, she made it a point to tell us that we only had an hour and a half from the time we sat to when we had to leave. She actually repeated this to us 3 times in a matter of a minute. Seemed kind of rude and off-putting. We'll more than likely come back to The State in the future. Pro tip: order a bourbon mule. Trust me, you'll love it! Two thumbs up for The State. Happy eating, my foodies! read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch at The State! The menu was creative, and the Bbq bacon burger that I had was excellent! The staff was friendly and attentive to our large group. W My wife and I will be gong back very soon. I wear hearing aids so the openness and industrial style isn't the best for my hearing but the noise level wasn't bad at all. I look forward to sampling more of their excellent menu. read more

I have to just start this off by saying the meatballs were SO good. We heard this place had just opened up recently & we wanted to give it a shot. We decided to have a little early date night and go during happy hour. Happy hour for the well drinks is definitely worth it! My drink had vodka & cranberry for just $6 off the happy hour menu. The meatballs & brussel sprouts were also from the happy hour menu. * also recommend making a reservation, I made one ahead of time and we were seated almost as soon as we got there. I did hear they were pretty booked already for the night with reservations so maybe try to make one instead of walking in on the weekend. For the main entrees I got the pork chop with fries instead of the broccolini (an easy substitution). My fiancé got the bbq bacon burger with onion rings ($1 more) instead of fries. My pork chop was so juicy and had such a good flavor. The fries were really good! My mashed potatoes were a little bit cold but still good. My fiancé loved his burger but he did say the onion rings had a bit too much batter when trying to eat them. Overall though I really enjoyed my meal, our appetizers & drinks. I will definitely be coming back! Also want to give a little shoutout to our server Emma, she was great! She was really nice and helpful with navigating the menu and our options. Happy that Riverside has this new spot :) read more

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I was excited to know this place had opened here in Riverside. I've been to their other two locations and have always had great experiences every time. This one is as beautiful inside as the others, with its dark, moody, and rich tones, and warm and inviting feel. The server helping us was very friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious as always, but it took a lot longer than expected to get a couple of apps and a plate of tacos served. Hopefully they're just still working out the kinks of being newly opened, and will soon be up to par with the other locations. We're looking forward to revisiting. read more

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Great service, food and the prices are pretty good!!! Happy hour food and drinks are awesome. read more

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Place looks nice. Food was very bland and amateur. Brussels sprouts easy to make and make taste good. There's are dry and only flavor is the cheese. Bruschetta was HORRIBLE. Ceasars salad ..again no flavor. Was hoping for the best . This is not eat. Will not go back. read more

Great service here for a pretty large party. I love the cocktails on offer, with plenty of fun delicious options. I had the mushroom risotto, which was delightful. read more

I'm sorry I wish I could give a better star rate. This was our first time going there. We sat at the bar. We were actually waiting for two friends. Well the service there is not good at all, was it our luck or not, who knows. The bartender was very snappy, and not even offer food or waters. We asked for two beers. I was asked for a blonde and my husband for hazy. She turned around and grab the beers. When she brought the beers she asked with OUT looking at us and said want to open a tab or closed out.? We said no close please, then, I pull out my $100 bill and give her the cash. She took it and walked away. Took a while for her to bring the change. When she finally did she just gave me the change with our a receipt. And walked away. I waited and said can I have my receipt and said sure. She came back and gave me the receipt which had no itemize items. Is this how this place operates with receipts ? We waited for her to ask for water nothing never came back. We had to ask water to one of the servers outside the bar to give us water. Which she was very nice to give us. The bartender never came to check on us or ever the other two customers next to us, or the one next to me. What a bad service this place has to what they claim to offer. Ambiance is nice and elegant yes but Spanish music and bad service bad quality. We will never come back. Did I Tip? Nope why should I ? I don't tip bad service or bad attitude. Hope they can retrain Ramona for her to get better service so she can make money. One thing though; just because the bartender is laughing and chatting with maybe "refulars" does mean to ignore the rest of the people that they pay to be there and for her to still have a job. read more

The State - American Near Me - Riverside, California

It was our first time coming here after seeing it open a bit ago and we were sooo excited because we've heard so many good things about this place! We went on a Sunday night around 7/7:30 and were seated immediately. As we walked in, I couldn't help but notice the beautiful bar and its wall of selections! One of the first things I actually really enjoyed was the lighting because it wasn't too bright but also not too dark -- creating the perfect date-night atmosphere!! Our server was also incredibly helpful in providing us with information about the menu/drink selections, including and seasonal items! We ordered the Brussel Sprouts as an appetizer (they are pretty popular) and they were pretty good! They had a nice little crunch to them and the flavor really made them pop with every bite! For our main dishes, we got the State burger and the Surf and Turf (special) and both of them were pretty good! They were both full of flavor and we were really pleased with our meals -- we wish we could've finished everything! If you haven't already, I highly recommend giving this place a try! You will not be disappointed!! read more

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Lazy n' flavorless state salad, okay ish pork chop. Good cocktails. Will come back to try happy hour and the burger but otherwise, a pass on the food Good ambiance. Good service. read more

The State - Old fashion and bourbon lemonade - American Near Me - Riverside, California

As part of my ongoing goal to meet with a friend once a month, we decided to return to Riverside and stumbled upon a restaurant called The State. It's located near the charming alley lined with colorful umbrellas--the kind you often see on Instagram. The area is very cute, walkable, and lively. Parking is mostly public and located behind shops and restaurants, so be prepared for a short walk--less than five minutes. When you walk into The State, you're greeted by an open, airy atmosphere. The outdoor seating is especially unique--covered by a roof but fully open to the air--with both table and bar-style seating where you can people-watch as you enjoy your meal. Inside, the restaurant features a beautiful bar and plenty of space for large parties. It's a little on the darker side inside, so watch your step. The bathrooms were clean, which is always a plus. They have a great selection of beers, but I went with a mojito--and I'm so glad I did. I tried a classic version and one made with Tito's vodka. Both were excellent, but the one with Tito's was especially refreshing. Service was friendly and impressively attentive, especially considering how busy the place was. We started with the Brussels sprouts, and they were amazing--crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. I ordered the chicken and waffles, which were fantastic. The waffles were fluffy, the chicken was crispy, and the combination was spot-on. My friend had the pulled pork tacos, and I tried a bite--wow! The pork was juicy and tender, with incredible flavor. I also love that you can customize your sides. I highly recommend visiting The State and will definitely be returning! read more

Dude I come here too often. It's just my type of place; the vibes, the food (top tier btw) is almost catered towards all my desires.It's definitely a nice place for multiple occasions, whether it be a date, hangout, or celebration. read more

Went to the state yesterday because we usually have such a great experience there. Went in asking for a table that could accommodate a wheel chair, and the front hostess immediately gave us a wait time rather than yes we could be accommodated. She proceeded to have attitude the rest of the interaction. Next thing you know she's happy with next family that walked in. read more

Atmosphere, service, food, craft cocktails beers on tap. Always top notch. Highly recommend. read more

Last minute birthday party for 11 people, who do you call? The State. First impression, friendly and accommodating. Gentleman answering the phone assured me they could get me a same night reservation (with only about 2 hour notice) as long as we cleared out before their next reservations arrival - which was a good 2hr window. Seriously this man was so nice and a hero for helping! 2 of our party arrived a little early (approx 10 mins) and I was disappointed to hear that they were not allowed to be seated yet , even though our table was already laid out for our group/clearly for us, and the business was not extraordinarily busy. I could 100% understand if it was packed but it was not, and these were older people...who would have benefited from being seated and starting their drinks rather than standing and waiting, just my food for thought for the business. Once my group of 6 arrived, bringing the current total to 8, and writhing 3 minutes early of our reservation time were we then allowed to be seated. Our final 3 people arrives shortly thereafter. Our waitress was phenomenal. We got water right away, and this was then followed by a short period to look at the menu. We ordered and food (appetizers, alcohol, and entrees) arrived from the kitchen in short order. Kids meals were appropriate portion sizes and even the adult entrees were just right. I got the Cajun Mac and cheese with shrimp (shrimp are small) in a bowl I initially thought was tiny but honestly had a hard time finishing. My husband had the drunken pig burger that he devoured and his onion rings (which I stole one) was in my mind the star of the show (sooo good!). Our table shared some bruschetta , also delicious, and which you have to smear in the garlic/basaltic glaze on the dish to get the full effect. Kids meals were great - mine are picky so most got the buttered pasta which was right up their alley. Prices in food danced from $12 dollars on up, so a meal here can be as inexpensive or expensive as you choose to get. The alcohol choices were extensive and had their own separate menus, also raining from cheap to pricey. All together I hope the place is here to stay as this ideally would be a spot I'd come back to on a date with the husband. read more

honestly? impressed. came during happy hour on a friday and the service was great, the restaurant itself is quite lovely, and i didn't take a bad bite of food. everything was super reasonably priced and i left excited to come back and try more of the menu. riverside could use more of this energy! read more

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Our go-to was The State in Redlands for years, but I think this new one in downtown Riverside has taken 1st place! One it's closer to where I live, but also they have really done a great job with the decoration, ambiance, and staffing. The new manager Gary is so great - and I can't wait to see the changes he brings to make this the new 'it' spot. Sometimes it's hard to replicate dishes between branches, but I've had all my usuals here and they're great - the bourbon bbq burger, onion rings, short rib poutine, and the basil bourbon lemonade. I also love that they still take reservations for small groups, like the other branches, and they even can accommodate large events (I hosted a conference at the Convention Center and they were happy to work with us to set up a fun event). The only thing I hope they can add in down the road, super minor, are some pull down shades in the front window as those tables get blasted at dusk. But not a deal breaker at all, and can't wait to visit again! read more

The State - Bourbon BBQ Burger + the best onion rings EVER. - American Near Me - Riverside, California

Great daily deals. Stopped in for the Monday mule $8 not bad. First off no copper mug, secondly no taste of alcohol what so ever. Nice ambiance, beautiful establishment, not sure about the food since we stopped by for a nightcap. Service was good and the gal was proactive and let us add an additional drink before closing the bar. Note to self don't order mules here. read more

The food was fine but the vibes at the place sucked! The vibe of all the employees was just off and weird, not one employee seemed to make it better. We asked for jalapeños and they said they didn't have any, then later came by and said oops we did have some like ? Our waters took forever to be refilled and when they did they refilled only one of ours then came back later to get the other one and only fill it half way. That was wasn't terrible obviously but the team working sucked. And it wasn't even crowded in there it was kinda empty read more

The state is one of my go to for happy hour. Their drinks are pretty enjoyable. I love my old fashions and they serve a variety of whiskeys for them. Their appetizers/burgers are really amazing. I would highly recommend checking this place out. I've also tried their pork chops and I would say that they're worth a try. The servers here are also very nice. read more

I liked the interior. Food was average, wine was not really good but I understand it's a whisky place. Service was okay. Really nothing impressive. read more

The burger was absolutely delicious. Waiter was really nice and friendly. The place is clean and has an upbeat mood. I fully recommend The State for a place to get an incredible meal. read more

The State - State Burger - American Near Me - Riverside, California

Beautiful place really good prices. Good music good for branch and breakfast they have happy hour during the week and the weekends we got Melissa the best customer service I really recommend this place read more

The State - American Near Me - Riverside, California

All food options are good and flavorful i usually go for the state burger it simple but tasty or spinach artichoke grilled cheese i add chicken to it. Service is always top notch from the moment you walk in until you leave The decor of the restaurant is a old school whiskey bar feel but super nice. read more

Life is always better at the State! We've visited many of their locations, always a great time and good food.

Hi! So I really wasn't planning to do a review since I just wondered in while looking for lunch on my break from jury duty at the courthouse. However I have to give an amazing shout out for the service here at The State! I had the tempura green bean appetizer and the maple glazed chicken over risotto. The chicken had an amazing cook on it! If you like sweet this is definitely for you. Risotto was great and flavorful. I'm not sure how I felt about the pairing but I really enjoyed the meal and it was well cooked. My green beans were a bit overdone. I wasn't planning to say anything because I was well just cranky from jury duty, but the manager happened to notice the cook on them and took them off the bill. I will say the dipping sauce that accompanied them was super good. Also my waitress was very friendly and super attentive. The atmosphere was nice and I really want to go back for dinner. I didn't get pictures but everything was lovely. Thank you to the attentive staff. I for sure will be back!!!! read more

*vegan review* Pretty good vegan tzatziki burger! The bun could be better and I would have liked more tzatziki on the burger to make it more saucy, but it was a good solid vegan option. Also really delicious mocktail options and great service! read more

My husband and I went here on a Thursday around 6 pm. It was not too busy and the service was speedy. Our waitress was very kind and attentive, I got steak and he got a burger and we shared the brussel sprouts. Everything was perfect! Burger was juicy and my steak was perfectly cooked!!! (I added salt to my potatoes, but I like extra salt). Beer was ice cold!! The restaurant is beautiful, we loved the dark decor!! Can't wait to go back! read more

The State - Burger steak - American Near Me - Riverside, California

We had a work group of 14 and it was a phenomenal experience. Our server had it going on and we were in and out for drinks & dinner in 90 minutes. Great decor, excellent cocktails. read more

What a beautiful restaurant. The food looked delicious and the cocktails were on point. The service was great, Clayton and Benny were amazing and friendly. Definitely coming back. read more

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