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.“

“AMAZING is the best word to describe breakfast here. The chef’s passion and experience show through to the table presentation that is mind blowing!!! The latte was perfect too !!! THANK YOU AGAIN for such a wonderful meal“

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

“I came to Duke’s for the first time last night with my brother. I was really surprised by the experience! I was expecting a typical dive bar experience, but it was really a bit more elevated. The bartender was hilarious and extremely welcoming. We ordered a Modelo pitcher and we’re offered salt or tajin on the rims of our glasses—we chose tajin.

We also ordered some food. I had the Duke’s Burger with a side of onion rings and my brother had the blackened chicken dinner. The burger was perfectly medium rare and extremely flavorful. It was an awesome burger. The onion rings were good, too, and they gave us quite a lot. My brother’s chicken was super juicy and tender, and the mashed potatoes were very creamy and tasty.

Overall, it was an awesome experience and I totally recommend coming here for dinner! It was so good! I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in Riverside.“

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

“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.“

“It felt very homey and peaceful to sit down and eat at this restaurant :) Had their albondigas and for dessert, their chocolate muffin sundae, that came with a warm muffin, vanilla icecream, nuts, and whipped cream. That was my favorite part of that meal, and our server said it was her first time making it. That was one of the best desserts I’ve ever had, and she nailed the presentation :) I think she wanted to take a picture, but I’m not sure she was able to. So if she comes across this review, hi i have ur pic lol :)“

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

“Muy buen servicio, las muchachas muy atentas y con muy buena actitud.“

“Delicious food and very friendly staff“

“Speaking for breakfast: There's a reason this place is always busy. UNLESS you want to drive downtown, there is literally zero competition in all of Riverside that doesnt look like frozen garbage. Brandon's Diner is a solid standard, and I wish more competition would sprout up to keep bringing quality to the city.“

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

“It was a delicious breakfast“

“Your flowers matched my skirt 🎪☕️💐“

“Friendly service and fun environment“

“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!“

“So glad my son recommended Hero's for me and his grandma. We loved the atmosphere upbeat and colorful.Everyone who worked there was sooooo attentive,we didn't need for nothing.The employees seemed very happy and eager to please they didn't miss a beat.The food was absolutely amazing especially the fish and chips.The fish was so hot and crunchy and flavored along with the garlic parmesan fries,loved it.We will definitely be back and I pray the staff keeps the same energy. THANK YOU!!!“

“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!!!“

“1st time here and I'll definitely be back! I've been let down by all the big chain chicken wing spots and decided to swing by this locally owned spot for an order of wings. I was not disappointed - in fact upon walking I was greated with a smile by both gals at the counter and then Doc the owner came out from the kitchen and greated me with a firm handshake and a very sincere thank for coming in. You won't find this level of authenticity and the big chain spots. Now on to the food. I got the 20 piece wing order and not only were they fresh, hot, and cooked. They were not greasy at all. I prefer my lemon pepper with a crispy non-greasy outside and juicy and moist. Doc and crew have them just like that - dialed in 💯. Doc shared some ribs that were juicy and fall of the bone amazing! I also had the lemon cake for dessert. Soft delicious and moist. Hotlanta - you have a new loyal customer! Sincere thank you to everyone for taking care of me today.“

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

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

“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..“

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

“I had the Meatloaf special, it was served with corn and mashed potatoes. The meatloaf was delicious, corn and mashed potatoes were perfect. Service was performed perfect, drink refills came without asking. I added the Red Velvet Cheesecake, I was so good.“

“Love this place!!! Stopped by Urban Cafe in Moreno Valley and had a great experience! We ordered the Chicken Club and the Chimichurri Steak Sandwich, both were delicious and full of flavor. The side salad was fresh and a nice bonus. We also got cookies, and they were warm and gooey such a treat! Great food, friendly service, and a cozy spot. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Bomb 💣!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“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.“

“great food, great service 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂“

“They know how to cook it up“

“Was there for a friend's birthday party and the coordinator dropped the ball. She didn't have anything ready for him, didn't let other people know about it after he talked and planned it 2 months before hand. Our menu prices were higher than the normal menu prices. Shelby our waitress was awesome. our orders either got mixed up or not as advertised in the menu. Like the law's bloody Mary was done in 3 different glasses and was missing stuff that was advertised the consistency was always different. This place is kid friendly up till 10pm. I got the prime rib dinner the cut is ok with a baked potato that was a little over done on one side and the Mac and cheese which I highly recommend getting and I added a lobster tail which was good having the extra garlic butter that I ordered would have been even better if I had received it. The lobster bisque was good even though I had to ask for it after I didn't get it. The bacon cheese burger was good I was told by my daughter. The shrimp cocktail was good but I didn't get enough cocktail sauce since they put the sauce in a small metal cup in the middle of my cocktail. So the kitchen staff is not all on the same page just like the bartenders. They have 2 pool tables, lottery tickets, dance floor Friday and Saturday, karaoke Saturday and another night. Carson, Gabby and Sabrina I think that's her name, were all helpful too.

We were charged higher prices and 25% tip on the bill.
Green tea was $8 and we paid $9.63 and so on. So over all it's ok.“

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

“Andy was awesome and took care of us!“

“Very good drinks, great atmosphere!“

“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“

“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.“

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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!“

“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!“

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

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

“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“

“Excellent coffee outstanding customer services delicious kombucha 😋“

“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“

“I was very pleased with my experience at this Dennys. I had Ana C. as my waitress and she was very attentive and super friendly with my family and I. The food was great and to the order. Everyone at the restaurant was very friendly and customer service is quick and efficient. 10/10 will come back again!“

“Joyce Burgers is great. Very low key in here so exactly the kind of independent place I love. I ordered the family pack of 4 cheeseburgers 4 fries and 4 drinks of and an order of zucchini is $46 which is a great deal in my opinion.

Check them out if you like diner style food of any kind.“

“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.“

“Had a WONDERFUL time Fridays!!!!“