Honestly I had no expectations.. often overhyped restaurants are not very good, but this was a very…read morepleasant surprise! We came to celebrate my sisters birthday and it was perfect! The ambiance was everything - elegant yet fun; the staff was very professional. The food was truly the surprise because it was DELICIOUS! The birria tacos were so good, the mini elotes had me wishing for more! The "el jefe" plate was sooo good! It was more than enough for my husband and I. The carne asada was very juicy! My only qualm is that our waiter didn't check in on us more than once, but aside from water we didn't need much! I'll definitely be back!

My wife and I went here a while ago and we were not impressed…read more The restaurant was not busy, a lot of empty tables, and the service was still slow. We waited a while just to order drinks, never mind the food. It took a long while to order our food, long enough that we were looking around for our server. Once we were able to order our food, it arrived and we were both disappointed. Neither dinner tasted good and was bland. They were definitely not worth the price, and, again, our we had to look for our server. During all the waiting and searching both my wife and I suffered with the extremely loud music, and my wife is deaf (not a joke). The music was so loud it vibrated on the table and chair, which bothered my wife, and luckily we use ASL to communicate. The few other tables had to speak loud enough that I could hear their conversations. Bad food, slow service, and way too loud music, we won't be back.

The State Riverside! Super cute inside and adorbs. Perfect for a first date or a classy little…read morelunch or dinner. My husband and I went on a Tuesday for their $3 taco Tuesday special! The tacos on the menu for the special was a carne asada taco, a shrimp taco, and a chicken taco. These tacos are on a rotating basis every week. The carne asada was more like shredded beef. Both that one and the chicken taco were good but nothing special. The shrimp one on the hand!!! Now that is one i'd write home about. it came with four shrimp pieces , and the taco shell was fried and perfectly crunchy. I would come back for that one any day! The service for us was interesting. Service was super nice but we weren't helped for a while. i think our seating placement might have been right in the middle of both the servers' territory so there might have been confusion on who was suppose to help us? We were literally in the very center of the half booths lol. Eventually the male server came by and apologied for the wait and was very very attentive to us for the remainder of the time:) alsooooo the taco at The State Redlands are slightly bigger than these so i beleive the Redlands ones are more filling.

Amazing food and service. They were able to accommodate 16 people with little notice on a Sunday…read morenight. They were willing to split the checks, up to 16, individual checks. I ordered the Bourbon BBQ burger, no complaints, I'd give it a 9/10. The beef was juicy, flavorful tempura onion rings, and generous BBQ sauce. Fries were decent, and plentiful. There was so much food, I had to box up half to eat the next day. Extra thank you to the wonderful staff and accommodating our needs at the last minute.

Excellent service! great bartender and all around great vibes. it was a pleasure to have visited…read morethe Lobby

It started with Daniel. He made me a Dealers Choice…read more...... Not only did it taste amazing but, the show that was performed in making it was pure skill. We decided to stay at the bar and just have drinks and appetizers. Tacos, dumplings and cauliflower. Everything was sensational. (Cauliflower was the best of the best) Daniel explained the set up, 3 (or 4) areas that are versatile and classy. I enjoyed the dance area behind us but, was not leaving my seat at the bar. Lol Definitely going back. Can't wait to see what the Dealer makes next time.

Some of the best cocktails in Riverside. Cute Photo Booth too! Definitely a great local spot.read more

What a gem of a place! You wouldn't expect a well decorated interior from the outside streets, but…read moreupon walking in, you'd be pleasantly surprised. The ambiance is well created with the dim lights, lit bar, and sounds of ice being shaken. My fiancé and I were seated right at the middle of the bar upon opening, and our bartender named Chris (?) was extremely welcoming with a sense of humor. He gave us an ample of amount of time to review the menus. We first got an IPA and the Love me Knot. For food, we ordered some Cajun fries and the party wings with red chimichurri sauce. The wings were fantastic! The fries were very crunchy, and I wish they were a tad bit softer. For our next round of drinks, we got the Old Fashioned and the Bee's Knees. The drinks were right on par. We left after a few hours and found ourselves quite satisfied. It was a fun experience and the monthly change of words above the liquor wall is always a conversation starter. Needless to say, we'll be back!

Their not always open I've found…read more But when they are......great food abounds! The Chef is trained in Fancy Cuisine and it shows!

We've been coming to The Craft Lounge near the Mission Inn ever since they first opened a couple of…read moreyears ago, and it's easily one of the best spots in Riverside. The menu may be small, but every item is thoughtfully done and excellent -- quality over quantity. The atmosphere is welcoming, the customer service is outstanding, and the drinks are solid. Consistency keeps us coming back. It's a small spot, so either make reservations or come early to snag a table. Highly recommend if you're in downtown Riverside!

Great food, good service and a fun time. Highly recommend trying this place out. Been back many…read moretimes.

I stopped in during the day for a beer and was honestly surprised by how intense the atmosphere…read morewas. Within minutes of walking in, there was a girl dancing on top of the counter, and staff were very forward about encouraging customers to spend more money -- including offering private areas in the back. It was pretty clear that tipping heavily changes the level of attention you receive. There were also open signs of drug use happening in plain sight, which made the whole experience feel chaotic and uncomfortable. Even the owner seemed fully on board with the anything-goes vibe. If you're looking for a calm place to grab a casual drink, this probably isn't it. It's more of a high-energy, no-boundaries type of bar. Not really my scene, but if that's what you're into, you might find it entertaining.

Came back Sunday with family this time. Made reservations online for 2:00pm. We arrived and were…read morepromptly seated. We're here celebrating early Father's Day with my son and his son. This is my 2nd time and my son & grandsons 1st time. We ordered Mozzarella Cheese Sticks and Mac & Cheese bites. The Mozzarella Cheese Sticks were just ok for me but my grandson enjoyed them. The Mac & Cheese bites were pretty good dipped in Ranch. For our entree's we ordered Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, 10 inch pizza with pepperoni, jalapeños & pineapple, Beef Lasagna, Garden salad with chicken & Cesar salad. Everyone enjoyed their meals and drinks. While we ate we enjoyed watching FIGA World Cup Japan vs Netherlands on the TV's displayed over their bar area. Customer service was top tier. Our server Bar was very courteous and came around to refill our drinks and clear our table. So far my experience at MaMa Mia's has been awesome!!

Went in on Father's Day, and it wasn't too busy. The inside is dimly lit, cozy and more upscale…read morethan you would think from the appearance of the outside. We had the cheese curds and fried mac and cheese balls, which came out suspiciously quick. The Mac and cheese balls were still a little cold in the inside but did not take away from their deliciousness. I shared two plates, the Chicken parmigiana and the chicken Alfredo pizza. I really like the chicken parm, it was light and the sauce was flavorful without being too strong. I thought the pizza was okay, extremely cheesy and dry. I would have enjoyed a saucier pizza, the cheese was very overwhelming. The service was very fast and friendly. Checked in on us multiple times and made us feel comfortable. It was a good dinner!

Bree was fantastic, she was so on it 1 really appreciated her positive attitude and rushing to make…read moresure i was satisfied, if she isn't already then make her the manager:) Also Faith was the coolest busser she should be a server!

I came for the HH menu and sat at the bar. I ordered the poke nachos and someone else ordered the…read moretruffle pizza . We shared the items. When it comes to the poke nachos I like a lot of sauce. I want every chip to have a little. Next time I'll ask for it when I order. The nachos I had were good, but they needed more sauce!The truffle pizza was delicious and full of flavor . No notes. I wish garlic noodles and chips and guac were on the HH menu. Our wait staff team checked on us throughout and even delicately set our placemat. Sitting at the bar is nice because there's no wait when it's busy. The bar had TVs set up that were playing a few sports games. Parking is free in the large mall parking lot.