Food: I've been here for breakfast and dinner- both are incredible. Each dish I've had has this air of freshness and creativity that reminds me of OC. There's nothing "extra" on the plate, like a whole ecosystem of flavor. Food here is even better than at the mission inn- and half the price. Service: This is a smaller building, because of that, servers treat you like you're their top priority. They're nice, personable and professional while being quick. Plus they know the menu if you have any questions or want a recommendation. Ambiance: Like I said, the building is small but they decorated upward. Look around, the interior design is cute. The lighting is nice, nothing too harsh and the music is good, mellow, pretty chill. I noticed a little jukebox type thing on the wall too so.. you know.. go wild if you want. read more

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Another fantastic experience at the Craftz Lounge in Downtown Riverside across from the Mission Inn. This place has a great atmosphere and the service is outstanding! It really is a small lounge with great food and even better adult beverages. Hopefully you get Daniel because he makes the best specialty drinks! They do have a small menu that may change from time to time but everything we've tried has been fantastic. I don't think you will ever be disappointed with this lounge! Give them a try!! read more

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Just passing by on our way to another restaurant and noticed this place was open. Not sure how long they've been there cuz whatever was here before them never opened.... I digress! The menu outside featured a bacon infused smashburger so we went inside to try it. We also got a large side salad, which consisted of arugula & spinach, not your typical side salad! And the large was enough for two people! We split the burger and the salad and both were delish! The restaurant is small, about 4 tables but plenty of bar seating. The design style was elegant and the color scheme warm and appealing. The staff was friendly, and the prices were reasonable. Looking forward to going back and trying something else! read more

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Located on Mission Inn Ave. & Market St. across the street from The Mission Inn Hotel. There's street metered parking and a nearby structure on Market/Mission Inn with a rate of $15. It was our 1st time here, so we made reservations for Saturday evening, but it was not busy when we got there at 7 PM. This is a nice-looking lounge but VERY small, with a bar and a couple tables inside. Also has outside patio seating in the front. As a starter, we had their "Ahi Poke Nachos." The menu item I ordered was not available, so I tried their "Bacon Infused Smash Burger," accompanied by a "Cloud Nine" cocktail. We were not impressed with the food, but it was good (maybe we just didn't know what to order here). We felt that the drinks were a bit watered down, perhaps because the glass was filled with ice. Overall, we did have a good experience, though. read more

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Reviews looked good so we checked this place out for a pre-dinner cocktail. Daniel was our bartender and my husband and I both had their old fashioned. It has a chocolate twist to it, and it was delicious! I will definitely be back to stay for dinner next time! Also it's clean in there with a modern ambiance. See you soon, Craftz Loungr! read more

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Happen to find this amazing cafe with excellent food and customer service. Make sure you sit with Maysa and Kari is the manager. They were so welcoming and friendly. We will certainly be back next time we are in Riverside. Between the pancakes, smash burger and avacado toast... delicious! Also the tear tots - yum! Very dog friendly too. Oh and the brussels sprouts were perfect. Please visit when you are in town, worth it for sure. read more

The staff there is very friendly. I went there a few weeks ago to celebrate my birthday. The decor is so beautiful and it makes you feel cozy and very warm. The drinks were 10/10 and the food there was spectacular. The banana bread french toast was out of this world. read more

Wow! Let's start there. This is seriously a hidden gem in downtown Riverside that everyone is sleeping on. The music is loud enough to hear but not to stop you from having a conversation. Yes it's a little small, but you don't feel like you're on top of the person next to. They have a good selection of drinks and if you don't see anything on the menu, just ask the bartender and he'll make you something unique. Although we only had the delicious bread with fresh mascarpone, the other food items looked amazing! I can't wait to come back to try more. All the staff got along so well and made everything run so smoothly and efficiently! The sous chef was super friendly. The owner (who you'd never guess) was so welcoming and friendly too! read more

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Food, ambiance and service were all good I would revisit Craftz Lounge and have already referred to friends as a must try read more

Small and quiet!!! Like it! Fast service, food delicious. I like small menu, that tells me food is fresh. read more

We came in a Sunday during brunch hour at 11am and we were sat on the patio. I'll start with the good: fries and home style potatoes were excellent. The au jus was also really good (usually it's an afterthought). The management also were quick to rectify any issues by comping meals. We got the blta and prime dip. The beef was dry and had a lot of gristle. I also found it awkward to eat because of the type of bread they used for the dip. The horseradish aioli wasn't sharp enough for my liking but that's a personal preference. My wife's blta was a huge disappointment to her after waiting 45 minutes for it. The "sundried" tomatoes tasted like they were fresh tomatoes that were set under the broiler for a couple minutes. The candied bacon just tasted like they brushed it with honey. The guacamole tasted like the premade ones you can pick up at a grocery store and was only on one of the muffins, when we asked about it they said it was supposed to be only on one side (not mentioned on the menu). And the English muffin wasn't toasted. Yikes. They had several tables that were "reserved" but we were there for almost 90 minutes and no one used those tables. We waited for almost an hour for our food and it honestly just seemed like they didn't have the actual ingredients they usually used and improvised with what they had. The ambiance inside (if you can actually sit in there) seemed really cool, and the staff seem nice enough but it was a huge miss for us. They also messed up on an order for the people sitting next to us so they comped their meal since the diners didn't have time to wait for them to cook another meal. They comped my wife's sandwich as well so that was nice. read more

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Their drinks are epic and the food is amazing! Menu changes from time to time, but always good. Our second time here and both times were phenomenal! read more

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Food was great brunch is only on Saturday and Sunday fyi. Drinks were Devine and made to perfection 10/10 would recommend this delicious spot. Our amazing bartender (sorry I forgot her name) said to make sure to make a reservation on the weekends as it fills quickly. read more

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We had such a fantastic experience at Craftz Lounge just a 1 min walk across from the Mission Inn & Spa! The food was absolutely incredible, Kari's Bloody Marys were the best we've ever had, and it was such a welcoming spot for kids too. What really made our visit outstanding was the service--Maysa was superb and went above and beyond to make our day start off right. We'll never be able to visit without a stop by Craftz Lounge! read more

Their cocktails were delicious and so were the birria fries. It's a cute little spot perfect to grab a cocktail or appetizer with friends. I wasn't too impressed with their chef special which I got the lobster risotto. I was more impressed with their appetizers and their dessert. They were fast and our server was great always checked in. read more

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Drinks are a bit pricey at $16 but are absolutely amazing and a whole experience in and of themselves. My girlfriend said it was one of the best drinks she'd ever had. Not something you can easily replicate at some other bar. Real high end vibe with delicious food and friendly service from the owner/creator of the drink menu. read more

Craftz Lounge - Drink was one of the best my girl ever had. Forgot the name but it's made with coconut water rum and topped with a coconut cream - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Riverside, California

Was headed through the area with friends and decided to pop in here for an early dinner. There was a private party taking up the dining room so we made do on the patio, which was nice. The food is good but the menu is limited but there are options across the board. There is only a single burger choice, which seems odd, but I guess they don't want to be a burger joint. I had the prime rib sandwich which was OK. It came with au jus for dipping and tots, but I would have expected at least something like ketchup or an aioli to come out on the plate from the kitchen. Everyone enjoyed the food. The drinks were very investive and interesting. I had the old fashioned with the chocolate-walnut liquor, which was actually really tasty and went well together with the bourbon. One friend had the drink with the pea flower powder which gives it a pretty purple hue, and it was floral and tasty to boot, so she liked it. read more

I'm giving 3 which I think is more than fair. This review is because I didn't get to go inside. In spite of the 9pm close listed on all media, I walked up at 735 pm on a Thursday, with healthy pedestrian traffic, and was told they are closed. This was the 2nd night out of 5 I tried. I won't try again. read more

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Absolutely incredible food with stunning presentation and an upscale yet inviting ambiance. Our server was one of the nicest people I have had at a restaurant, and was absolutely genuine in our conversations. While minor, they served Fanta, which was a nice surprise as many restaurant don't offer orange soda options. I would give Craftz 6 stars if I could. read more

Intimate environment. Reservations for brunch was a great choice. Able to catch up with friends and loved the online music. The manager and server were great and you could tell they enjoyed what they do. Shared so we didn't stress on settling for one item. Ordered ube pancakes, chilaquiles, loaded tots and fries and all were delicious. Looking forward to returning soon. read more

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Drove for 40 minutes with 45 minutes left before closing to be told they would be closing early. We couldn't even order to go. The inconvenience is unreasonable. Update the time for crying out loud is that so hard? read more

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The food was good. It is small, so make reservations or find space outside. We ordered sourdough bread, pizza, birria tacos, salad, and pesto chicken sandwich. The sourdough was fresh and the pizza was tasty. The fries were the best!!! Not traditional pizza, so don't expect that. The salad had too much arugula and dressing, but tasty. Birria tacos were not authentic, very mild flavor and they were soggy. I don't recommended the birria. The sandwich is good and the service was amazing! I would stop there for breakfast instead of lunch. read more

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The food and service here is always perfect. been here many times and have never been disappointed. Chilaquiles and chorizo fries is a favorite breakfast. steak salad for lunch and the steak dinners are AMAZING!! read more

Came here tonight for a solo meal on a work trip. The food was outstanding! I didn't expect it to be so good, especially since I live in the SF Bay Area where the food scene is phenomenal. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak with tots. So amazing! Super fresh & hot and all the ingredients were high-end. And it was only $16 and enough for two meals! Cocktails were also fabulous. I ordered a spicy gin gimlet (off menu) which was the perfect balance of spirits / citrus / spice. Highly recommend and will come back when I'm in town! read more

The food, service, and Ambiance were top notch! I highly recommend this place, especially the steak salad for lunch.

Me and my husband came into Craft on May 24th, around 8 pm. Seating inside is very limited, but fortunately it was not busy and we were able to seated instantly. Customer service 10/10. Everyone was very friendly and had good drink recommendations. Drinks: 10/10 Strong and delicious Food... Focaccia Bread & Butter: 10/10 Please sell this by loaf and tub. I will order weekly lol. Hubby ordered Pan Seared Filet Mignon: 8.5/10 It is a small portion, but everything on the plate was delicious, a bit more of the chimichurri sauce would do wonders. I order the truffle lobster risotto: 2/10 I was so excited to find lobster risotto close to home. & I am hoping that we visited on an off day :( It had a strong over powering citrus taste with a very watered down truffle taste, they did not skimp on the lobster , but it was NOT fresh. The best part of the dish was the parmesan crisp. I will definitely return for the drinks and focaccia bread. read more

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I had made reservations to come here for dinner on a Friday night, 2 hours before our reservation, i received a call from someone at the restaurant that they were over booked. Funny thing is, my friend told me he and his wife went right in without a reservation. I couldnt believe it! We were disappointed but we found another option around the corner thankfully. read more

Menu looked promising, however I couldn't tell you more than that. 1130 reservation turned into 1200 with no order taken and no acknowledgment from the wait staff. Even though we were seating and provided waters by the hostess the server djd not even provide a courtesy of "I will be right with you". Disappointed. read more

We have eaten at Craftz once before - very good but Sunday we walked in after sign outside posted brunch until 3pm. It was 2pm. The bartender said that they were closed. If it's 2pm and brunch is until 3pm why would you close? Not smart business read more

Went here for my friends bday. Food was great! Was told by the server that their lunch and dinner menus are different. Even the drinks. In pointed out some drinks I wanted to try from other people's photos since I didn't see what I wanted on the menu and they made it for me. I think they should offer more varieties of drinks especially at dinner time. The restaurant is small, not many tables. The bar area is very nice. Staff is helpful and friendly. read more

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This spot is a hidden gem in downtown Riverside. I'm shocked that people aren't flocking here for the great food. With food being overpriced everywhere, you might as well get the best--and this place offers the best taste and presentation. I'm willing to stand by that. 10/10 for food and ambiance. read more

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The mission in area is full of great trendy restaurants. Parking is definitely difficult and as it was raining, we opted to just pay to park in the garage instead of driving around in circles. We arrive at around 315 only to be told that they were only serving cocktails until 4 PM when the kitchen opened. this left us a little bit confused because on their website they are open from 10 AM to 10 PM on Saturdays. We almost started to try to find another restaurant but instead just walked around and came back around 3:40 pm because we really wanted to try the food. Service was super friendly and efficient and overall that is what gives this place three stars instead of two. Cocktails are weak so I switched to wine. The food really wasn't worth the hype. The lobster tacos were OK, but were severely lacking some flavor and seasoning. The French onion soup was adequate. The lobster risotto was bland and had tiny little flecks of lobster throughout rather than the chunks you really want to enjoy. my husband's burger was good but a little bit dry. It was a little bit overcooked and desperately calling for some sort of aioli. The highlight was definitely the truffle fries, 100% worth the upgrade. Thank goodness he was willing to share or else I would've left hungry. The brownie tasted underbaked and was more dull than what you could get just in one of those boxes. Nice vibes with the music and decor. This isn't a place you wanna come with a big group as there are only four tables inside. However, there is a good amount of patio space, but again it was raining. In short I debated back and forth between 2 and 3 stars. But I'm opting for the three stars because the ingredients are fresh, the chef clearly cares, the service was good. However, it was so uniquely bland. read more

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Great place after a long week after work. The vibe is nice and relaxed. Excellent food!! The options are minimal, due to limited hours of operation. Hopefully, that can change! Would love to go for lunch during the week as well. read more

Ambience was great service was great! Food took a little long but was delicious! Got the quesabirria tacos, shrimp nachos, and focaccia bread. Tacos were good consome gave mole vibes. Enjoyed though. Shrimp tacos cold served but with sauce on side were delightful! Bread was amazing. read more

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I really enjoy Craftz Lounge The lobster tacos are to die for. I love their house Chardonnay and their craft cocktails are pretty incredible Megan and ??, I can't remember his name, but he's tall and such an attentive server. I am sure I'll be back again and again read more

Great food & service. Came here during a busy Sunday night during the Lights festival. Showed up and were lucky to get indoor seating at the bar. Ordered appetizers, wine and cocktails. Nice Chardonnay on the menu paired really well with the asparagus risotto. Shout out to the Chef who was flexible with the risotto order and still tasted great! The focaccia as appetizers are a great option. Shout out to Megan who was the bartender that night and took care of us. Excellent cocktails. Can't recommend this place enough. Make sure to make reservations for larger groups. It's a small but cozy place to dine in. read more

The food was excellent. We had the shareable wings and lobster tacos. The wings were crispy and tender, they were not skimpy on the lobster meat in the lobster tacos, and the tacos had a lot of flavor. We also shared the Berry Salad. Service was slow, but they only had one server. The place is small so we at outside that day. We will definitely return to this restaurant again. read more

Faith made us our drinks and brought us our food and let me tell you it was deliciou!! We ordered a couple of drinks and they were AMAZING! I loved the atmosphere. I definitely come here again. read more

Great place that is priced so well, and has food on par with nearby competitors. Not sure why this place isn't packed with a waiting list, but both times I have been here I am impressed and excited to return. doesn't break the bank and treats the ingredients with the same respect they treat their customers. Let's keep this Riverside gem busy. read more

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Craftz Lounge is located in Downtown Riverside, is a cool place recently renovated with a nice atmosphere. Paid parking was next door, not expensive. We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was kinda busy, but service was really attentive. What did we have? Craft beer ( very good) and 3 scrumptious cocktails: Feelin' peachy, I can buy myself flowers and cloud 9. All of them delicious We also ordered couple of appetizers, Ceviche and Arancini tater tots, very yummy. Kudos to their mixologist, those cocktails were a piece of art. In general it's a great place, and of course I'll be back!! Highly recommended!! read more

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