33 Best Cocktail Bars near Fontana

“This the perfect little dive bar. Not crowded. The times that I’ve been have not been busy. Just a small crowd. You will notice the same people if you go 3 times or more so you know it’s a neighborhood bar that has some loyal customers. Kinda every one knows each other but not every customer is a regular. They have a pool table & darts. My favorite part so far about going there is when there’s a song on the jukebox & everyone knows the words & they’re all singing. Half the time it’s a song I’ve never heard so the song isn’t necessarily a typical “bar” song. And there are some good singers in the mix! I like that when everyone starts singing they’re not bothering anybody. You can’t really do that at Boston’s! Lastly, all the girls (bartenders) are totally sweet, know their stuff, provide great service & are in good happy moods & don’t make you feel like you’re bothering them. And I also have to credit the one gentleman that works there & is there every single night. When it’s close to closing he’s there washing glasses, sweeping floors, pouring the very last drink for someone, cleaning bar top, whatever needs to be done to help the girls close down. And if you still have a few gulps in your glass, he’s not one to rush out you out. He lets you finish it. Then get out! Im sorry that I don’t know what his position is but I’m certain he’s either manager or owner. For me, being a single lady going there alone (not lonely!), I feel very at ease, comfortable & safe. Even when I leave & go to my car. There’s always 4 or 5 of us walking out at the same time.
Excuse the long review but if you can’t tell I RECOMMEND hanging out at Cherp’s. I hardly go to bar bars but this one I like !!!“

“Hands down one of the best bar experiences I’ve had in a long time!

Ziggy’s has it all — great vibes, even better drinks, and a team that genuinely cares about your experience. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed, thanks especially to Angel, who went above and beyond with his customer service. Super attentive, friendly, and made some solid drink recommendations. Definitely ask for her if you go!

The atmosphere is just right — chill but lively. There’s a pool table if you’re looking to play, and the live DJ kept the energy going without it being too overwhelming. It’s the kind of place where you can either turn up or just relax and catch up with friends.

And let’s talk about the drinks — strong, delicious, and most importantly, reasonably priced. You’re getting quality without the crazy markup, which is a rare find these days.

If you’re looking for a fun night out with great service, music, and drinks that don’t break the bank, Ziggy’s is the spot. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Where to begin?
Service was fantastic (shoutout to Bruno, the best waiter), the food is AMAZING, the fries could be a meal by themselves, bottomless mimosas with the juice of your preference, nice environment, uppity atmosphere and good background music.
Definitely my favorite in Fontana so far“

“Went for mother's Day and while it was pricey it was absolutely worth it. The mariachi were amazing and for mother's Day they had a buffet. It was very busy and while we did have a reservation we did have to remind them when others were getting called to be seated but everything else perfect. Service was very good and the atmosphere was great as well. The food was delicious“

“Great food !! Happy Friendly people family environment restaurant“

“We had the fried mozzarella and wings for appetizers. For dinner we had the French dip, Reuben and OG Burger. Everything was delicious. How ever the best one was the French dip. The chef came out and brought us our food. Our server was very nice. Felt bad bc she was really busy. But was on it. The only thing is you have to look for parking and it’s in a busy shopping mall. But the food is worth it.“

“This was my first time going here with my sister,cousin,daughter and neice. it was very nice we sat outside the noise was moderate but overall quite the surroundings was nice as well with all the lights and activities going on.The food was on point and so was the customer services. We will be going back.“

“This place is a ‘hidden’ gem. The oysters were fresh and include west coast and east coast offerings. The poke was also fresh and very good. The cocktails were craft and the bartender was very knowledgeable and handy with the mixer. Will definitely be back (and definitely want to check out happy hour).“

“We really enjoy coming here however, it can be a little bit slow to get service even if you're sitting at the bar. The drinks are good and the food is more of a hit than a miss. Mini rotates seasonally but as of right now and August I recommend the crab nachos.“

“Very good drinks, great atmosphere!“

“The BEST food ever! The craft cocktails were on point! Definitely one of my new favorite places to go!“

“Very rarely disappoints! Good food that makes you feel good! Rice can be crunchy every once in awhile.but no other problems. Carol the cashier and Chris the manager always gives us great service, and if there are any issues the problems are rectified with the upmost professionalism and care. Thanks for the help on our weight loss journey!“

“Me and my girls had a ball last night at Raquel's. We will be back very soon!“

“Wonderful atmosphere wonderful food gotta go there!“

“Love you Irma!!! You pour a mean drink..“

“Majestic vibes. Lots of comfort seating and large area to dance. Amazing drinks.“

“I booked the Agave Room for a surprise party and had the best experience! The event sales manager, Amber, had great recommendations for our event and was so helpful with any questions I had about the space, timeline and logistics, and anything else I could think of. On the day, we had amazing servers, Marissa and Erica, who also helped me with any questions I had while I was setting up. The bartenders, Bianca and John, were so friendly and professional and my family and friends had only good things to say about the food, drinks, and overall service! The event went by smoothly, everyone was having a good time, and I was able to focus on the things I had planned. The Agave Room is separated by curtains from the rest of the restaurant, but felt very private and we were able to have our own music and games without disturbing the rest of the place. I would absolutely recommend booking an event here as it's a beautiful space, the service is amazing, and everyone was so accommodating.“

“Amazing authentic mexican food! The portions are huge, the food is super delicious and the staff is very nice. I went a few times and I keep coming back. It is simply the best Mexican restaurant in Riverside (and there are many), highly recommended.

Vegetarian options: Not bad vegetarian options for a Mexican restaurant.“

“Okay, the tacos didn't travel well, primarily due to the shells getting too wet from each others' ingredients, but the fillings were just fine. Would happily eat them on-site, next time. Where this place gets its massive props from me? The ceviche (I had the spicy version), and the amazingly great clam chowder. I mean, I know that chowder is a popular item in Baja, but now I have no reason to travel and find out why. For all I know they opened a can of clam chowder and enhanced it with their own secret blend of herbs and spices, but who cares? It was fantastic.“

“Excelente food and service“

“Gave it a 4 because they didn't have more of a variety of nigiri.
Wish they had ono and toro.
Loved the sashimi salad.
Loved their speedy service.
Think I got my 1st item on the ayce order as little as less than 8mins.
Looooove that you can go more than 3 rounds.
Next time ima go w/ a bigger appetite.
Overall it's a solid 4.3“

“That's a great place if you wanna hang out and watch the games. was packed by 10:30am on a Sunday morning. My kids enjoyed all the sandwiches drinks whatever came through our table of 20. they're not a breakfast place thats for sure, not many choices. we had a pretty large group and most of our breakfast was cold. the waitress kicked butt, she was really good and very sweet. the guys helping deliver the food not happy looked overwhelmed.. Refills well we had to keep on asking...“

“I’ve been eating at Eureka for years! Started at Claremont location, then Ontario opened up, we go there for business lunch and business happy hour at least twice/three times a month. I haven’t had an issue was there last night for business happy hour and will be there tomorrow for business lunch. The servers and bartenders are always on point! Love the “Wild Child” and the cinnamon sweet potato fries and Mac & cheese balls, fried pickles are so yummy! Not one bad dish. Brianne call me/email me, let’s talk business.“

“came here for the first time last night because I just opened a tow yard close by and the place seemed to be poppin. was a awesome choice. pulled in and the lot had classic cars and low lows parked outside. that was the first sign that it was meant to be. ordered fish tacos and they were bomb! wife ordered flautas for the babies and they had cheese inside. apparently they were amazing also. the salsa bar.... every salsa was very good I had to have all of them. good vibes! was leaving and a guy was walking to patio with a burrito the size of a football no lie! will be a new spot for the family for sure!“

“Perfect Date night for me and my girls“

“The atmosphere is incredible with a great blend of music to relax and enjoy good company. Drinks are worth the investment and you can't go wrong with the selection of food. Quesadillas (steak or shrimp) and Quaxaca are my recommendations for appetizers. Enjoy 😉“

“Great service. Cool place to grab lunch and a beer.“

“Brought my grandkids here and they loved it.. friendly employees and very courteous.. Awesome food!!!🍤 🍚🍗“

“Was ‘ Looking for fish & chips! But the seafood mix was 💣“

“First visit today, going back for next month's lunch with a friend. Wish we'd discovered El Patron sooner.“

“Live music, the band's performance was great, @Rattlers love the music. Great service.“

“if you are in the riverside area near the magnolia center and in the mood for sushi 🍣, you got to give this place a try. the food is fantastic and the drinks, wow! prices are fair, beer is cold, service is very good and lots of choices on menu. they got karaoke on Fridays atv6 and it's just a cool hole in the wall.“

“Heather the bartender is outstanding“