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Where to eat American food in Riverside: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on American food in Riverside, California, United States. Riverside is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, located in the Inland Empire metropolitan area. Riverside is the county seat of the eponymous county and named for its location beside the Santa Ana River. It is the most populous city in the Inland Empire and in Riverside County, and is located about 60 miles (97 km) east of Los Angeles. It is also part of the Greater Los Angeles area. Riverside is the 59th most populous city in the United States and 12th most populous city in California. As of the 2010 Census, Riverside had a population of 303,871.
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10. Backstreet Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By craig g
Just wanted to update my prior review. Even though I saw a few new faces, the service was stellar and the turkey, Swiss on Squaw is still on point. I finally figured out why the banana cream pie is so good, itâs the rich, homemade whipped cream. It is to die for!Even when itâs been a few months, the whole crew at Backstreet still treats us like family. Thank you!
9. 54 Degrees at Duane's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By JenJen1865
Visited 54 Degrees 2 nights in a row as I was staying at the hotel. Ordered the charcuterie plate both nights. They were a little different each night. But both pretty good. One time it had 3 meats instead of 3 and the other it had more berries. I only got the blue tortilla the first night not the second and that was my fave so I missed that. Also had the popcorn chicken, shrimp and fries. All pretty good I would say not over the top bu A-OK. Best to order by the bottle to get the best price on the wine selections. Ours was $35.00 a bottle a good value for a pinot. If you order the carrot cake be prepared if you don't like spice cake cause that was what it tasted like. Oh and the lighting is a bit dim...ok I guess but hard to see the menu. --My server was Issa both nights and she was in training but doing well. She was very kind and attentive to our needs. --
8. Woodfire Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By craig g
Finally got the Friday lunch crew back inside the Original Mile Square downtown Riverside and the food was worth the wait. It was a hot day and we were lucky to find a spot away from the wood-fired pizza oven. We had a party of six and sat in the back corner in air conditioned comfort. I shared the wings and had the pork tacos (huge tacos). Great flavor, good value. 3 of my brothers had the burgers and said they were juicy, flavorful and filling. We also tried the larger sized supreme pizza. It was AWESOME!!!The location tends to attract a colorful block of people with its' proximity to White Park and the Adult book store a few doors down. Safer at lunch than dinner, but for the food quality and great beers, just be safe and bring a friend.Our service: 5 starsOur food: 5 starsValue: 5 stars
7. The Cheesecake Factory
Overall Ratings
4 based on 102 reviews
The Cheesecake Factory offers something for everyone featuring a wide variety of over 200 menu items prepared fresh to order each day, plus over 30 legendary varieties of the Finest Cheesecake.
Reviewed By Shanna F
I love cheesecake factory but this location is just to busy to accommodate take out orders and handle their incoming patrons. My suggest is to dine in, and plan ahead because wait times can be long, and if you order take out I would not wait in your car for curbside or you will be forgotten. The most annoying aspect of the restaurant is the numerous waiters/bus boys running around working their tales off and then 5 hostess's at the podium talking about what they did over the weekend. Hi Shanna, Thank you for your feedback about our location. We know it is hard to wait while you are hungry and completely understand your frustration with us. For future visits, try to come in right when we open in the morning or later in the evening to expect a smaller wait! Thank you for your feedback.
6. The Salted Pig
Overall Ratings
4 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By 104stevenp
Well the Salted Pig might just become my favourite new place in Riverside. A dark bar, but no loud music or noise, conversation at the table was easy to hear and say. Menu choice limited, but mostly burgers and sandwiches. Which were actually great. The side salad is itself a meal and delicious!
5. Proabition
Overall Ratings
4 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By Clong345
Amazing!!! The food and Whiskey/Bourbon list was outstanding. Sits right behind the historic Mission Inn and is prime for a great dinner and a few drinks with friends.
4. Heroes Restaurant and Brewery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 179 reviews
Heroes Restaurant & Brewery provides a unique dining & gathering experience in historic downtown Riverside, CA! Heroes produces high-quality handcrafted beers & has 2 full-service bars.
Reviewed By ww1enemyace
Came here at the suggestion of the local Marriott Courtyard. They were spot on with their suggestion. Great burger selection as well as other great luncheon choices. Portions were huge. No way to finish those sandwiches, which were not a problem. Just wrap up whats left and it became dinner that evening. great atmosphere as well. peanut shells on the floor, which we loved, gave hero's that special look. All the staff friendly, courteous across the board. O K it can be a little noisy at the lunch hour, but when you see that many people enjoying lunch and conversations, you know you came to the right place to eat.
3. Mission Inn Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 870 reviews
Decorated in colorful tiles, vaulted ceilings, ornate wall sconces and marble accents, the Mission Inn Restaurantâs centerpiece is a state-of-the-art display kitchen, where chefs prepare signature comfort foods and light fare. Recently recognized as a "To
Reviewed By nancymU9768AX
We arrived after 6 hour car ride and wanted something to eat. This Hotel restaurant was second choice but the first choice bans shorts.... Food was ok...service was a little slow..Our take home bag contained someone elses take out order. Our 1/2 of leftover turkey sandwich miraculously turned into a whole hambuger and pickle.My hotel special tortilla soap was tasty.Not memorable but good.
2. Duane's Prime Steaks and Seafood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 330 reviews
Recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award since 1996, the Golden Baccus Award for outstanding wine selections and most recently Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. Duaneâs features the finest Wet-Aged USDA Prime Steaks and the freshest seafood prepa
Reviewed By Dallas M
This is a no risk dining establishment. The food is always superb, the service outstanding, and the ambiance never misses.
Most Popular Southwestern food in Riverside, California, United States
1. Market Broiler
Overall Ratings
4 based on 249 reviews
Market Broiler rose from the tradition of California seafood landmarks dating back to the 1950's. It's a casual, comfortable, moderately-priced, full-service, restaurant where fresh fish and seafood are prepared over mesquite charcoal flames.Key to its pr
Reviewed By vintagechina
This place has been here for the longest time. It is large and quite airy inside. The menu is quite extensive with daily specials. I chose fish and chips as it is easy to compare the same dish in different restaurants. The price was fair for 3 pieces of freshly battered fish. I found the batter too crispy and the fish greasy. The fries were good and the coleslaw was nothing special. The wedge salad is one of my favorites as it is refreshing with great flavor. There were a lot of battered fried onions on the top that in my opinion took away the freshness of it. The coffee was weak . I had to ask for a refill and at $3.50 that did not sit well with me. I am very disappointed as I have read great things about this place. I will go back to check it out again but not for a while.
