I think I'm a returning regular! I like that the food…read morereduced its salt! The macaroni is perfection! Perfect al dente and velvet house made cheese sauce The meat is so tender and juicy! My fiance loved the bbq grilled cheese And my parents loved the 1 lb brisket! Goodness the Mac Rib is GINORMOUS and for sure the pride of American sizes! Myself? I will continue to come back for the brisket/chicken tenders on a bed of macaroni and cheese Also the smash burgers are perfectly charred!

Felt like BBQ meats so decided to try this place. Food came out quickly enough, wasnt a hassle at…read moreall. The Mac Rib ($35) - butter toast sandwitching a slab of beef rib, bed of rib bits, and finally a beef patty. The slab of beef rib itself was well smoked with a gradient of seasoning caramelized into the meat. Picking that apart was a bit messy but very tasty. Be warned its a lot to eat for 1 person so prepare to split it with someone. With the amount of meat going on, you essentially have 2 sandwiches! Smoke Brisket Fries ($17) - Brisket pieces shotgunned over the waffle fries, very flavorful and the right sized portion for one person.

Urban Skillet has completely ruined every other burger for and I mean that as the highest…read morecompliment possible. These aren't just burgers, they're the best rated LA burgers now brought to Riverside, and the hype is 100% real and deserved. What sets Urban Skillet apart before you even take a bite is the integrity behind the food 100% non-GMO, grass-fed, organic, and halal. You're not just eating something delicious, you're eating something you can feel genuinely good about. And the flavor? Every single item on the menu is addictive. I have yet to find a miss. The side sauces alone are absolutely elite!!!! The kind you think about days later and use as your excuse to come back sooner than you planned. Knowing that this place started from humble beginnings , literally setting up tents and grew into the brick and mortar gem it is today in Riverside makes every bite taste even better. You can feel the passion, the pride, and the hard work baked into everything they do. The staff moves at the speed of light, endlessly accommodating and genuinely friendly every single time. I've dined in and DoorDashed multiple times and it's always amazing, that consistency is rare and speaks volumes. Urban Skillet deserves every single star and more. A true Riverside treasure.

Stopped by Urban Skillet in Riverside for brunch and overall had a good experience, mainly because…read moreof the food. The restaurant has a casual, trendy brunch vibe and the menu is full of creative options that sounded really good. We tried the Brisket S'Mac Wrap, the Eggcelent Morning, and the truffle fries. The brisket wrap was flavorful and filling, with a nice balance of savory and cheesy. The Eggcelent Morning was solid comfort food and definitely satisfied a brunch craving. The truffle fries were crispy, well-seasoned, and a great shareable side. Service was the one downside. It was not very attentive, and we waited longer than expected for check-ins and refills. It was not terrible, but noticeable enough to impact the experience. Not to mention, it was not very busy at all around the time weren't, which was on a Wednesday around noon. Overall, the food was good and I would come back, especially when in the mood for brunch. With a little improvement in service, this could easily be a great go-to spot

The food was the bomb The vibe and service was…read morespectacular! Come here on a game night and watch the games loved everything

This place is a very popular spot and I can can see why. From the minute you open the door, your…read morehit with the most amazing smell of food and greeted with friendly staff. We were told it would be a 10-20 minute wait, it ended up being 8 min before we were seated. Tables were clean and as we walked past others eating, my game plan kept changing. Every table had a dish I knew I needed to try. We were a party of 4, and I hoped all of us ordered something different so I could grab a taste. Ended up with Chlliquilles, verde, with a rare ribeye. It came with choice of house potatoes or hash browns , and beans. I did not expect to much for my steak, it's a breakfast cafe, they might get it close like a med, but I never get my rare. I WAS WRONG... IT WAS PERFECT!!! It had a char, like it was cooked over fire, it was so tender and juicy, and as a nice size cut. It was the most amazing steak I have had in a long time, and way better than even Flemings (they can't get their steaks right anymore). The chips tasted homemade and their chili verde sauce had pieces of meat in it (special little surprises in it). I do wish the sauce had a little more seasoning nd a kick, but they mixed it perfectly where my chips were still crispy, I still wanted more, and they gave it to me. Beans were ok, and the hash browns could have been served a hotter. Eggs were cooked perfectly so my over easy still had runny yolk, that could blend into my sauce. Husband had waffles extra crispy, and they were lightly crispy but very flavorful. He also had the chicken fried steak. The meat was tender and had a good crisp. It was seasoned very well. The gravy had solidified, so that was a little disappointing. The flavor again, could have had a little more kick, but overall he enjoyed it and would get it again. Our friends had the menudo, which he said was outstanding. The bowl is large, so get it to share if your also ordering food. It had a great kick! And the tripe, was tender and cooked to perfection. They also had the Chilliquilles verde and enjoyed it. Steaks cooked to perfection as well. We will definitely be back, and we have a list of items we want to try, thank you for amazing service and good food!

Best food and service everrrrrr!!!!! I'm not one to eat medium rare stake but when I tried it here…read moreit made me fall in love with not only the taste but the presentation! Amazing 100/100

Everything about it was way better than we expected , the service was great the food was great and…read morethe drinks were on point definitely making this place a regular date night spot

Barbara was our server and she made sure everything went smoothly and the food was amazing, I would…read morecome back again just for the welcoming vibes and for Barbara's amazing service!

Natalie S. is genuinely the nicest server i have ever come across 10/10 coming back to enjoy this…read moreamazing food and service and the food was so good and the ambiance with the music was spot on.

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

I had my bday dinner here and this restaurant went above and beyond to make us happy. They are so…read morebusy. It was a Saturday evening dinner for 18 people, we reserved, I know we were a lot. But they did their best and it payed off..we had a wonderful time and the service was remarkable. From the front desk to the bar to the dinner table in the living room..all the customer service was great. Food was delicious.

My wife and I tried Mama Mia for dinner a while back and couldn't stop talking about it on the way…read morehome. We ended up bringing the whole family. We started with the fried calamari, and honestly, it was some of the best we've had. I usually go for the beef lasagna, but decided to try something different and ordered the Salarosa. First time ever having salmon in pasta, and it was excellent. The portions were huge, everyone took some food home. My wife ordered the Primavera and she too was amazed with the seasoning and portion size. I love the setting, relaxing and classy. The staff were outstanding, they went out of their way to accommodate our group and made sure we were comfortable. Everyone agreed the food and service were absolutely fantastic. Can't wait for our next visit.

Have been wanting to check out this restaurant for awhile and came here for lunch on a Saturday…read more Walking in, service was really friendly in welcoming us! Opted for the country fried steak breakfast along with sirloin steak mac and cheese. The country fried steak was amazing! The portions are huge and it came with a side of hash browns or potatoes and some toast and butter as well as your choice of eggs. The steak was crispy and the gravy was delicious. The Mac and cheese was pretty solid as well, but I did find myself wishing the steak was more tender. We wanted it medium but it came out more so well done. The flavoring on the dish was good though. The restaurant is really nicely decorated with TVs showing rodeos and sporting events. Service was really friendly and helpful throughout. Had a great experience here and will be back for more!

Honestly when I first tried Shindigs, I absolutely loved it. The dishes, the drinks, the vibe,…read moreeverything seemed on point. However, I've been back a number of times & while I love the restaurant, it's seriously struggling when it comes to food & service. The last straw came when our family came to eat there after going to the cemetery together with my dad for my mom's birthday. She passed in 2022 so we usually go as a family & then go out to eat afterwards. It was relatively empty with one large party finishing up their dessert & a party of 4. We were a party of 14. So we waited so we could be seated together. We asked to be seated in the main dining area at a large group of tables together but were told that those tables were "reserved." So we waited about 20 minutes & the party of 4 left first. So we all sat there next to the pool table. We got menus & the waitress took our drink orders. It took 25 minutes more in the relatively deserted restaurant for the waitress to take our food orders. Once she took our orders we waited...and waited...and waited. Meanwhile the restaurant is starting to get busy. Everyone around us that came after us was getting their food. But not any of us. Finally, 2 of our orders came out. Then about 15 minutes later 2 more orders came out. It continues like this & I'm at the other end of the table & still waiting for our food. It's been 2 hours now & I'm hangry. My sister finally got her side dinner salad. Yes you got that right-- she waited 2 hours for a side dinner salad! She also ordered pasta & took one bite and you guessed it--the dish was barely warm. She had waited 2 hours for a dinner salad and cold pasta. The waitress offered to have it remade but she wasn't willing to wait an eternity for them to redo her dish so she asked the waitress to just have them reheat it. My other sister finally got her salad which was an actual meal with cold chicken and other veggies in it (smart girl I guess because it being cold wasn't a problem). After that, the cold pasta was brought to the table reheated. They finally brought my dish which was an appetizer platter that was supposed to include jalapeño poppers, pectaters with pulled pork, fried pickles and onion rings. I had ordered this because my husband had ordered the Mac & Cheese with the pulled pork & we intended to share because he loves the poppers. I noticed that there were more pecktaters & no poppers. I asked the waitress where the poppers were. She replied, "Oh they ran out of those so they substituted the pectaters." I kind of lost it by that point because I'd already waited 2 1/2 hours for an appetizer platter (which usually comes first not last). I said, "That would have been good to know BEFORE I ordered. The whole reason I got this as a meal was because my husband loves the poppers." She replied "Let me check & see if I can deduct $5 off or you can order something else." Honestly I was NOT going to wait forever for them to make something else so we just took the $5 off because by this time we had been there 3 hours. So I had all these pecktaters which I did not eat & by this time my hunger had passed & I didn't feel like eating a bunch of massive potato balls. I ate the onion rings & fried pickles had two bites of Mac & cheese & I was done. Seriously, in what restaurant universe do you substitute something in an order WITHOUT asking the customer?! I'm sorry but in the restaurant business, the customer is king. They are the reason you're in business. While I realize we were a large party, it was so vexing that the kitchen couldn't get our orders out while everyone that came later was getting their food. Then some of us got cold food (my sister's pasta wasn't the only dish that came out cold). It's just not good service. Also bringing out dishes 2 at a time with 10-15 minutes in between & bringing out cold food is not acceptable. Substituting other items for what was ordered without asking the customer is also not acceptable. This was an important occasion for my family and spending so much time watching other people get their food and waiting so long for ours was disappointing. My family never wants to eat there again. This was an EPIC FAIL. It's not the first time that the service was subpar since my first visit. I've gone with just my husband & had a similar experience with slow service & cold food & watched employees on cell phones ignoring us. I kept giving it chances because it really is a cool place but I just can't justify spending money for food and service like this. I will not be going here again. That's pretty sad because if the kitchen got their act together & the service was remarkably better I would love eating here. When they get the food out hot and cooked right it's definitely really good. But I'm sorry I can't pay good money for more miss than hit.

I would give more stars if I could. My family and I went to…read moreenjoy the band Southbound and it was amazing. My brothers, their wives and my two nephews were impressed with the fresh food, and the service as were my husband and I. That manager (I think she was the manager) was running around and taking care of customers and assisting staff. The staff was professional as was the customer service and the timing. It was packed and I expected a wait on the service but the kitchen and staff were on top of things. The band....what can I say. They were really good. Yeah we're older so the set was perfect. Thanks so much for the wonderful experiment. We will definitely be back!!!!

Decided to drop into flat top last night since there was a live band playing and noticed they'd…read morebeen advertising a lot of new food, wanted to check it out. Band was great as always unfortunately the food and service was mid at best for the way they're advertising. Wife ordered a steak salad with no onions. It showed up with onions which was whatever, the steak was SO overcooked like chewing jerky . No one brought out ranch so I had to go search for a waitress after 10+ minutes of waiting, as ours seemed to be overwhelmed by a larger party. I ordered this Kobe beef hotdog thinking it be this large gourmet type hot dog in a large bun , covered in vegetables and sauces , boy was I wrong honestly I couldn't even be mad it was so pitiful . This thing came out looking like something I'd throw together as a teen , bun was so hard, small and just flat on the plate like a piece of bread with a naked hot dog laying there . Hardly any veggies or anything on top. I've seen 100x better street dogs on food carts outside concert venues and Disneyland for $5. But whatever that's what I get for trying something new. Then I asked to substitute sweet potato fries instead of regular fries expecting it to be 2-3$ more like it's always been when I've done it in the past with burgers and such. Instead they bring out a separate giant plate of sweet potato fries for $12 and say they can't substitute with the hot dog. Of course I didn't finish even 1/2 the plate of these since I was looking for a side substitution not a meal for 4. Smh, if I knew this I'd just not waste $12 on top of the $18 sad kids dog I was given. Ordering beer , first beer came out in 5-7 min not bad at all, great start to night. We ordered second beer as we planned on staying till band finished and drinking for a bit after dinner, It literally took 20 minutes to get a simple draft beer. Unfortunately I couldn't bring myself to stick around for a third with how long drinks take so we ended up leaving at 8:45 and going to the bar down the street where they get beers out in minutes and have $10 street dogs that put that $18 Kobe beef dog to shame. Bummer, we used to love this place but the weight for simple draft beers is such a buzz kill probably won't make it back.

Excellent service, Jay is the man. Shrimp, halibut and dessert were amazing. Definitely worth the…read moretrip

Had an amazing experience at Market Broiler today. Huge shoutout to our server Lainey for being so…read moreattentive, friendly, and making sure everything was perfect from start to finish. The food was great! Also want to mention the host Ella, who was incredibly understanding and seated us at the perfect table. You can tell the staff here genuinely cares about making guests feel welcome. Definitely one of the best dining experiences I've had in Riverside. Will absolutely be coming back!