First Impression: fancy, busy, and loud…read more Location: at the corner of a 4 way intersection. Plenty of parking that is shared with the bank. There is also street parking too Experience: amazing from start to finish! The service was exceptional, even with it being valentines day. I've been back since and received equally good service. We got the cajun shrimp, ribeye, and steak picado. The sauce in the cajun shrimp should be bottled and sold; It was drinkable! The ribeye was cooked perfectly to mid rare and the garlic mashed seasoned well. The Steak picado came in big cubed pics and very flavorful. My favorite was the seasoned veggies on that plate. Note: Get the Cajun Shrimp! IT IS A MUST - you won't be disappointed.

We decided to try Dapper Dine & Lounge before a nearby concert, and walking in felt like stepping…read moreinto a velvet cocktail dream The ambiance here is absolutely stunning. Beautiful decor, upscale vibes, moody lighting, and every corner feels intentionally designed. It's definitely a place that looks like it's about to deliver an incredible dining experience. Unfortunately, the food just didn't match the atmosphere. The crab cakes were decent, about a 6/10. You get two larger cakes, but they were a little bland on their own. The jalapeño aioli carried most of the flavor, but even as someone who loves spice, it leaned overly spicy. The wedge salad was surprisingly disappointing. The lettuce wasn't very crisp, and they added ham on top of the bacon, which felt unnecessary and honestly gave the dish a cheaper feel. We ended up removing the ham altogether. The fish tacos had nicely cooked fish, but again, lacked seasoning. They also came with more jalapeño aioli, and the portions felt awkward. The fish pieces were huge compared to the tiny tortillas, so eating them turned into a full taco explosion situation. The biggest letdown was the chimichurri sea bass. For a $52 entrée, we expected much better. The fish came out completely overcooked and dense like a brick, which was extra disappointing because the chimichurri sauce and mashed potatoes were actually delicious. On the bright side, the drinks were fantastic. Refreshing, flavorful, and probably the highlight of the meal. Service at the bar was also great across the board. Everyone was attentive, friendly, and welcoming throughout the night. This place truly has so much potential because the ambiance and service are already there. We really wanted to love the food as much as we loved the vibe, but unfortunately it just didn't wow us this time around.

Their not always open I've found…read more But when they are......great food abounds! The Chef is trained in Fancy Cuisine and it shows!

We've been coming to The Craft Lounge near the Mission Inn ever since they first opened a couple of…read moreyears ago, and it's easily one of the best spots in Riverside. The menu may be small, but every item is thoughtfully done and excellent -- quality over quantity. The atmosphere is welcoming, the customer service is outstanding, and the drinks are solid. Consistency keeps us coming back. It's a small spot, so either make reservations or come early to snag a table. Highly recommend if you're in downtown Riverside!

Love Love the team at Cococabana!…read more Moriah is absolutely on firahhh every time we come in. The energy, the service, the vibe -- all dialed. You can tell the team really cares about the experience and it shows. Hudson and I love coming up to the Coco. Great people, great drinks, great atmosphere. One of our favorite spots in Oceanside. Keep crushing it, Cococabana!

The Drinks - 5 I'd…read moresay this place is more about the drinks. Creative and boozey. With that said, I still enjoyed the food. The fried cauliflower and chicken wings were pretty good. Nice flavor with the sauce and the blue cheese., The ravioli was good but absolutely needed salt and pepper. All-in-All, 3.8 so we round up to 4.

What a gem of a place! You wouldn't expect a well decorated interior from the outside streets, but…read moreupon walking in, you'd be pleasantly surprised. The ambiance is well created with the dim lights, lit bar, and sounds of ice being shaken. My fiancé and I were seated right at the middle of the bar upon opening, and our bartender named Chris (?) was extremely welcoming with a sense of humor. He gave us an ample of amount of time to review the menus. We first got an IPA and the Love me Knot. For food, we ordered some Cajun fries and the party wings with red chimichurri sauce. The wings were fantastic! The fries were very crunchy, and I wish they were a tad bit softer. For our next round of drinks, we got the Old Fashioned and the Bee's Knees. The drinks were right on par. We left after a few hours and found ourselves quite satisfied. It was a fun experience and the monthly change of words above the liquor wall is always a conversation starter. Needless to say, we'll be back!

Wow what a great place. Came in on a Saturday around 8pm. The front of the building is very…read moreunassuming. Plain door with a red w on the top. Inside The place is very contemporary in design. We got a table immediately but within 30 minutes the place got more packed. Our server was very nice and checked on us often. We ordered a variety of drinks-cocktail of the week, paper plane, bitter bee, California dime and Oaxaca old fashion. These drinks were delicious. We all were happy with our choices. All employees were sooo friendly and attentive-definitely a place I want to return to for a quality cocktail when I'm in the area. On a side note...today they were playing 1960 beach movies lol

This is a great spot to have libations, conversation and food. Atmosphere is prestige, lots of…read morehistory surrounding you and make sure to ask your bartender about which Presidents have stayed there! In the hotel there is also so much to see. The Inn keeps on giving! Drinks are specially made to your liking and the menu is decent. This is a great spot to visit.

Great bar at the Mission Inn. A historic location with a lot of history to learn about if you ask…read morethe bartenders. It is a small bar with limited seating so plan ahead. SERVICE: These bartenders are great. They are very attentive and try to get your drinks quickly. We tried a few :) and they all tasted great. A pretty good selection of whiskeys! If you are staying at Mission Inn or just there to check out downtown...give this bar a try!

Servers were wonderful and food was great. Can't wait to go back. Great spot for date night.read more

Melissa was the sweetest! Great service and and she was super helpful ! Will definitely come again!read more

If you're looking for music and an excellent, well crafted cocktail then this is your spot! The…read morebartenders are hands down 10/10, very friendly and they know how to make a cocktail. The spot is kind of still "clubby" but during Secretary Club for Christmas it was fun. Would return for the cocktails alone.

This place is great and the manager is so cool. We always have a blast together! Thank you for a…read morereally good time every time!

I had an amazing night out With my ladies! this place did not disappoint! Great wine, fun people,…read morenice and cute bartenders! Stayed until closing and did not want to leave! I will be back! Thank you Brickwood for a good night! see you soon!

Insanely friendly service. It was like the bartender really loved his job. Genuinely enjoyed it…read more Things I would want to know: 1. No food, but you're welcome to bring your own. 2. Lots of space for chilling. Don't be turned away by the entrance, which communicates a small, niche space. 3. If you're expecting a small niche space based on the front entrance, get ready to be surprised by the spaciousness. Trivia: Several breweries claim the spot of first "craft" or "microbrewery." What two breweries, one of which is closed down, start with the letter A claim the title?

I've been here a few times and it never fails to amaze me…read more The owner Gilbert is a great guy super friendly and willing to take time to get to know his customers. They have great doughnuts. My wife loves the cheese cake blueberry one. In fact today leah (forgive me if I spelt your name wrong) made one from scratch after I had said my wife loves them. I'm not even a big doughnut person and I can say they are really good. Better than any run of the mill yum yums or krispy kreme. There aren't many mom & pop stores like this in riverside and it's great to see places like this opening and staying in business like this for over 6 years now. I personally love their coffee! My go to is a caramel macchiato. My wife has worked in countless coffee shops & even she thinks it's great. The espresso they use is amazing. The place is really clean and has a very chic atmosphere. I wish i took pictures but it has a really nice outside patio area. And they even serve alcohol. There is to much to say so i'll stop here.

Urban Dripp Donuts in Downtown Riverside was kind of a letdown. I came in the morning expecting a…read morecute donut moment, especially based on what they promote on social media, but the selection was super limited. Honestly, it just didn't match the hype. When a place posts all these fun, pretty options online, you kind of expect at least some of that energy when you walk in and it wasn't really there. Maybe I caught them on an off morning, but for now, it's a 2-star experience for some overpriced donuts

I wish I had pictures to show what my wife and I ordered for dinner and drinks. Meli, our waitress,…read morewas great. She was kind enough to change tables after we ordered our food. The sun was shining on my face. I don't know who came over to our table to recommend a tequila for our flight. Dame Mas was a very good choice. My wife is more of a tequila drinker than I am. I did hog up the Dame Mas to myself. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere for a relaxing dinner. I recommend ordering the bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with crab meat; it's the best. We loved the food and the drinks. I also recommend the Black Widow, a very good drink to end our dinner date.

We celebrated my grandma's 80th bday here. My uncle rented out the outdoors patio & small room…read moreadjacent to it from 1pm-4:30pm for an affordable price with deposit paid in advance to reserve. The owner, Santiago, allowed us to come a half hour beforehand to decorate & we came in, not knowing what to expect. Upon our arrival, the birthday cake was promptly whisked away to the kitchen, we found Santiago PERSONALLY on his hands & knees fixing the electrical cords for us, our servers introduced themselves & graciously helped us rearrange the set-up to accommodate the band we brought in. Then helped us rearrange the layout yet again once we realized the band needed to be next to the electrical outlets. I was embarrassed to even ask so I started doing it myself but they jumped right in without being asked. If I'm being honest, usually I'm not a fan of buffet meals, so I wasn't expecting much. But everything served was SO delicious! The fajitas were my favorite dish, not only flavorful but also nice & moist. Not only that, but they refilled the food for us as it ran out. They brought out to-go boxes for the leftovers, & best believe my family took home every last bite! The lime margarita tower was SO yummy but also hella dangerous because it was strong!! Other restaurants will give you watered down drinks but El Patron doesn't play. We were only planning on one but it was so good, we couldn't resist getting another. From start to finish, the servers (Leslie and Cecilia) were on POINT. Their service went above & beyond expectations-- continuously checking on us, refilling drinks/food, taking photos, etc. Not only that, but also, when my young autistic nephew unfortunately got sick, they were so incredibly compassionate about it & helped clean up the mess right away. I was absolutely blown away by the attention to detail & quality of care. As my grandma is getting older, we are especially cherishing these final years with her. We spent thousands overall (venue, music, photographer, special mass, etc) but every last cent was worth seeing her happy with all of her loved ones. After many months of planning, I was super nervous about something going wrong but I can honestly say that core memories were made. Thank you to Santiago, Leslie & Cecilia for your hospitality, good food & work ethic-- it truly meant so much for our family unit.