50 Best American Restaurants in Riverside

“Yummy food not crowded at all and our waiter Francis was on top of it“

“The food was excellent. We had a California omelet and another platter. The server Cesar was very courteous and attentive. As far as the restaurant it was very clean and it was nicely decorated. Overall excellent work! We have found a new breakfast place.“

“Me and my kids love going here. The vibes are great and friendly staff.“

“the food is exceptional! luv that it's family owned. So fun to chat with the chef, his daughter and wife. 💜💜💜“

“Great service and Good food!!! Good combination for a great experience. I will be going back .“

“Duke's is my favorite local bar, because I can come for drinks (obviously) while watching various sporting events, dancing in the back club, playing trivia (with the always awesome Danie), and, my favorite, singing karaoke. The food is pretty great overall, so they have all your bases down.“

“1st time. Excellent Food and Service. Will be back when in the area. Thank you, Linda from San Diego“

“The food is always good here, especially breakfast.

The one thing that irked me was that when I went to pay for our bill, it was $36 for 2 of us. I gave the waitress a $50 bill and told her to keep the change. She said that unfortunately they don't take $50 bills? I only had 2 $20 bills on me besides the $50, so the girl got a $4 tip instead of a $14 tip? The owner has some ridiculous rule about not accepting $50's or $100's, so the wait staff has to suffer? Seems absolutely ridiculous to me!“

“The Rustic Fork was recommended by a local realtor and being new to the area we were excited to try it out. However we were extremely disappointed with the service and management. We waited at least 45 minutes for a basic hamburger, the waitresses were not attentive and you had to basically waive them down just for them to notice you. Even when I was able to flag a waiter down and asked them could they bring some lemons and hot water, the person said of course and totally forgot to bring the lemons and hot water. When the food finally arrived the fries were cold, however the burger was amazing. I brought off this to the attention of the manager, Kelsey, although she looked like she was lost in space, she apologized and said due to filming that was taking place on the premises they were running behind. I said so the customer has to suffer because your filming? She just looked puzzled gave us a slight minuscule discount which clearly showed a lack of appreciation for our time.“

“Delicious food and very friendly staff“

“It was a delicious breakfast“

“1. Food - Gumbo, lacking a little bit of flavor this time around but still good.

Peruvian Bowl - classic, always good, packed with flavor, perfect blend of sweet/savory/spicy. Will always be a favorite.

2. Service - Cory (sp.) was our server today, excellent service. He even made a trip to the kitchen to get my husband a bigger spoon for his Gumbo. 🤣

3. Wait time / atmosphere - Overall pretty clean; seating time on a Saturday afternoon was about 10 minutes for my party of 2. There was a mix up with another party of two having the same names but no biggie.

Wait time for food was not bad at all. We were in an out within the hour. Food portions are huge; always have leftovers.“

“Very friendly staff and great food. Portions are large and they don’t hold back on the quantity of chicken they use. I had a chimichanga and it was loaded with yummy tasting chicken. It was delicious!!!“

“Picked up lunch and it did not disappoint! The ABC specialty burger was well seasoned and expertly assembled - perfect bite of cheddar, creamy avocado, crispy bacon, juicy tomato, and red onion. The fries were really tasty as well. The star of the show: the chocolate mosaic cake- it was rich but not too overwhelming or sweet. Such a satisfying meal. Thank you!“

“Friendly service and fun environment“

“Buen servicio muy buena atención el mesero se portó muy bien y nos atendió bien. es segunda vez que venimos acá👌“

“Your flowers matched my skirt 🎪☕️💐“

“I feel very good here and will come again in the future.“

“Stopped into Hero's Riverside and had a great experience. I ordered a cold can of Mango Cart along with the beef brisket burnt ends and garlic fries, everything was flavorful and cooked perfectly. The brisket was tender with just the right amount of smoky char, and the fries were a great pairing. My date enjoyed a few shots of Patrón Silver, which were poured generously and served chilled with tajin.
The service was friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed but lively, a great spot for a casual night out. Definitely plan on coming back again.“

“Wanna thank Paula, our waitress in the bar area, she was very nice. I also wanna give a shout out to Jesse. He was not our waiter, but while we were waiting for our food i notice him. It was refreshing to hear him speak to people. So respectful and nice, at first I thought it was lit much but could tell he was sincere. He made our dining experience even better..
Great Job Jesse.. Thank You..“

“great food, great service 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂“

“Try the Friday evening pasta bar, it's the bomb! Their biscuits are the best too.“

“I kept wondering if Mrs Craig Vanessa was really an expert trader like they say, that she is not a scammer like the others, then I contacted her and I was shocked and amazed that with just $1,500 I invested, Mrs. Craig Vanessa helped me managed my account and after 7 Days of trading, I made my first withdrawal of $16,700. I'm here to testify the good work of her after she made a good profit for me in my investment. She's reachable via WhatsApp with the number on her Facebook: Mrs Craig Vanessa“

“best breakfast in Riverside County, worth the short wait!“

“New Years Eve dinner was absolutely delicious!! Steak & Lobster👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽“

“Bomb 💣!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Came in for a quick bite and cocktails during happy hour. We got seated right away I n the patio, the waiter brought a fresh bowl of water out for our fur baby, took our order and everything was perfectly timed. Couldn't ask for better service drinks or food! Will definitely be returning! There are very few places to eat and have your fur babies with you and they are made to feel so very welcome! Love love love it whenever we get the chance to stop in.“

“The new owner has made some awesome updates. Glad it opened back up. Definitely enjoying it more cheers“

“They know how to cook it up“

“🔥💯🔥💯🔥 bomb.com!!!! Everything I've ever tried has been delicious I would definitely recommend if you like Southern food this is the spot and they're open late!! Expect to wait but it's worth it....not much space, I take out“

“I was extremely surprised by how sweet and well the young girl who attended me at drive thru was. I will now make sure this is my new spot for breakfast before work, much better hospitality than others around. Good job! Of course, the burrito I grabbed was good also, could just use a tad more salt, but not an issue.“

“Andy was awesome and took care of us!“

“Food is yummy and the staff is very friendly and helpful.“

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

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Absolutely love Route 30 Brewing Company!
This place is a hidden gem in Riverside. The atmosphere is super chill with a great local vibe — perfect for hanging out with friends or winding down after a long week.

The beer selection is fantastic, with a solid mix of classics and creative brews that really show off the team’s passion for craft beer. The staff is always friendly, knowledgeable, and more than happy to offer recommendations if you’re not sure what to try.

Bonus points for the rotating food trucks and live music events — they make every visit feel fresh and fun. Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast or just looking for a cool place to relax, Route 30 is a must-visit. Cheers to good beer and good times!“

“Very good drinks, great atmosphere!“

“I’ve been coming to the restaurant constantly recently after finding out about the restaurant about a month ago, and have always had the best service, and food! An employee I’d like to mention is Anthony! He actually remembers me anytime I come in and already knows what I want! (Although I do switch it up every so often haha), but not only that, on my recent visit I came in with my uniform on as part of the air force for the first time and ordered my usual and Anthony had told me if I wanted a free drink (I suppose for people that are veterans or currently on duty from the sign I saw outside) because he knew how hot it was outside! Truly great customer service at this restaurant overall but always a pleasure meeting Anthony at the Register!“

“Excellent coffee outstanding customer services delicious kombucha 😋“

“Best chilaquiles in town by far . Hard to find well done authentic chilaquiles here but this place nails it . The other products are great also stuff like pambazo and cafe de olla stuff u just don't get out here often. Ignore the bad reviews those people don't have taste buds“

“I visited Yard House during Happy Hour and tried the poke nachos, Thai chicken lettuce wraps, and sliders with fries. Unfortunately, the food was underwhelming overall.

The poke nachos, which I usually love, tasted different this time—something was off compared to the usual quality. The Thai chicken lettuce wraps were just okay. I was surprised by the presentation; instead of minced chicken mixed with other ingredients for a more complex flavor and texture, it was simply chopped grilled chicken served in a fried tortilla bowl. It felt a bit uninspired.

The highlight of the meal was definitely the sliders, which were flavorful and well-prepared. If I return for Happy Hour, I’d stick with those.“

“Adri was such a great staff member her customer service was the best and the food matched highly recommended..“

“Amazing quality of food and the portions are just perfect!!!! Never have been dissatisfied!!!!“

“The cook omar made an amazing burger 10/10 definitely would get again and not to mention the crispy fries along with the Crepe i had order was absolutely immaculate and tasty!! Steve made sure we had everything we needed and kept the refills coming! A great Denny's!“

“They offer a 2 person meal deal for $49. It comes with an appetizer, two entrees and two pieces of pie. We had the stroganoff and it was delicious!! For our appetizer, we did the crispy green beans. Tasty as always. But this time it looks like they sprinkled on some sort of spice, that was in my opinion, unnecessary. It didn't really add anything to the flavor. All the food was hot and quickly served. Dessert was New York cheesecake cake and custard pie. All of it was delicious!!

Dietary restrictions: They have a very small gluten free menu.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Love their sandwiches, I get a smoked turkey on squaw bread with honey mustard and it's the bomb. When you buy 2 bean mixes they give you a ham hock for free that is normally loaded with meat. Love their member deals too. We once ordered a feast from someone whose family was in need and they said it was phenomenal.“

“Great service of Barbara.thanks so much for your time.“

“This place hits every freaken time!! It’s so crazy because you walk in with such kind workers too!! I’ve never had a bad experience here for the 2times I went. (Wishing I can go more often but it’s far from me) They are beyond amazingness and honestly this place is sooo underrated. 10/10 FOOD &! 10/10 SERVICE!! Thank you Central Five Guy WORKERS!!! I love you!!! Sorry not sorry but someone had to say it 🤷🏽‍♀️ . They truly deserve more then 5stars “No Exaggeration”“

“Chicken was hot and delicious and the mojos we’re great and the HUGE rolls were good too! First timers tonight and this will be on our list to go to. YUMMY. Made fresh so call in your order ahead of time and CASH only! Closed on Tuesday’s! 5 ⭐️’s“

“buena atención y calidad en sus platillos“