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.“

“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!“

“Delicious food and very friendly staff“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Your flowers matched my skirt 🎪☕️💐“

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

“Friendly service and fun environment“

“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.“

“This Applebee’s location is overall a solid spot if you’re looking for a dependable meal. The food quality is consistently good, and everything comes out fresh and flavorful. The service can run a little slow at times, but that’s usually understandable because it does get busy during peak hours. Even with that, the staff is friendly and they do their best to keep things moving.

If you’re looking for a place to sit down, relax, and enjoy a good meal with family, this location is definitely worth giving a chance.“

“great food, great service 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂“

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

“If you are looking foe a place to eat,drink and ultimately have an amazing time Laws is where to be. From the great friendly staff to the food , drinks and lets not forget about Djs-Eternal an In the moment know how to get the crowd to get up and dance. The music they both play al ays gets that dance floor full every time I go. Give this place a try, you will definitely not be disappointed“

“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 💣!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“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“

“My girlfriend and I stopped in here for the first time thanks to a Groupon I had that put them on my radar. The staff were super friendly! The beers were damn good, especially the red ale. There is plenty of seating in there and a big leather couch. Outdoor seating is available with corn hole to play. The food is really good. My girlfriend and I got the tots with fried chicken. Definitely a place to check out, support local!“

“Andy was awesome and took care of us!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

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

“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.“

“Came here on a Sunday night and there was hardly anyone there. Dennys menu has changed since the last time I visited. I think there best options are the breakfast entrees but there dinner and lunch options could you use some revisiting. I think they need to go back to their basics and what a good diner can offer. Getting too fancy with too many options seems like they are trying too hard. Maybe I’m not their target audience any more.“

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

“Today is November 22,2025 went to have breakfast. I noticed the food has a better presentation and it taste better.. last month it was like plopped on your plate with no love. The morale is also a little more up beat. I don’t know if it’s because of the Holidays but keep it coming we seniors love great customer service.“

“Marie Callender's in Riverside Ca. in a great place to have breakfast, lunch or dinner. Their staff have always been very friendly and are efficient in their service. \nTripadvisor , you are WRONG and doing Marie Callender's a disservice by posting an incorrect opening time of 11:30 am and closing 10:00 pm. They open Sunday thru Saturday 9:00 am -9:00pm“

“I ordered and paid online and when I picked up my order, the gentleman that helped me messed up my order. I didn’t notice until I got home. I called the store and spoke to Karla. She felt horrible and went out of her way to make sure I got my correct order.
Shout out to Karla for the excellent customer service.“

“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“

“friendly people and easy feeling atmosphere“