Best pancakes ever. They have that hint of salt and touch of crisp that make you want to eat more. Also the biscuits and gravy will make you a firm believer in this family restaurant. The owner and her mother run a tight ship and it's usually pretty busy there but they move fast so it's worth it read more

We walked in as a party of 16 on Fathers Day, once we were seated Allie took over and made sure we had everything we needed. She was patient with our big party and brought us everything we needed in a timely manner. Allie was so friendly, always has a smile on her face and we truly appreciated her service. She is awesome. A shout out to the waitress with the over easy egg earrings, very nice and personable. Food 7/10 read more

Loved everything about this cute little diner. The service was exceptional and friendly, bacon was perfect read more

Riviera Family Restaurant - Perfectly cooked bacon, excellent service! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Riverside, California

Friendly staff but my food was lukewarm. house potatoes were cold as well as my eggs. I haven't been feeling well since the morning 1 hour after I ate here. read more

The lady who served was nice. They were full when we arrived but got a table all the way back. We got a cheeseburger and fries for my son (10) and my daughter got an egg/ cheese/ POTATOE/ bacon burrito. (13) and I got a chile verde omelette with the biscuits and gravy. The burger was okay big, but very thin patty. Mostly big because of lettuce. Burrito big because of potatoes bland no flavor. The burrito was bland and only I think ONE egg.and chile omelette was ok-- feels like NOT homemade sauce meat was oddly very tender like it came from a can (mom's meal) Gave good review because of good waiter she was nice. My son (10) said it smells like a Public restroom in the diner. read more

Riviera Family Restaurant - Sauce tasted weird biscuits were sour and under cooked - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Riverside, California

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I discovered this place few weeks ago when the child was randomly craving pancakes in the afternoon. When I called in I realized they were like ten minutes away from closing and the cook had already shut the stove down. I was speaking with Debbie and told her that they were for a kid and she was super kind enough to have the cook turn the stove back on and make us a few pancakes! I was super happy to be able to get what the kid was craving and the kid was super happy too! We then came in to eat about a week later. We ordered more pancakes, eggs, hash browns and a chorizo burrito. Everything was actually really tasty and we finished every bite of our food. I was impressed with the quality and taste from this tiny gem that's been hiding right under my nose as I live right down the street and never noticed them before. Thank you Debbie and thank you to the riviera family restaurant for this great experience and the amazing customer service that we received both times!! read more

Best potato's I have had in a long time. Love how it's a family owned restaurant. Tell they have a lot of local people who come daily.

"The meal was disappointing. The eggs arrived cold with no seasoning, and the home fries were very bland and lacked any real flavor. Even with the jalapeños, the dish felt underwhelming." Stay away! read more

Always a pleasure going to this place since the waiters/waitresses are always helpful and accommodating. The food is always fantastic which I recommend their steak dinners. Glad I found this place along my drive. read more

First time here. I was looking for a home style breakfast and I was not disappointed. I was warmly greeted by Carlos as I entered from the parking lot. He had a fabulous smile and a caring disposition. I immediately felt like I was coming home for a meal - thanks Carlos. I took a seat at the counter and right away was greeted by Kelly. She brought me their specials and had an upbeat positive vibe of fun. Carlos brought me some hot tea to start my morning off and it hit the spot, just right. I ordered the 2x2x2 special (2 eggs, 2 sausage or bacon, and 2 hotcakes). I threw in a side of hash browns to complete my cravings and all tasted fantastic! I could barely blink and my plates were served fresh and warm. Thanks to the great chefs. There is such a warm, comfortable atmosphere to just eat and enjoy. The pricing is outstanding and easy on the pocket book. Thank you Carlos, Kelly and Riviera family for making my morning fabulous! See you again soon. read more

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Let me start by saying, I would have shared a picture but the food was so beautiful, we tore into before we thought about pictures..lol This place is probably the best kept secret in Rubido CA. The prices are affordable but the quality is priceless. The presentation of the food doesn't look real. It's true perfection. The food is prepared and served with commercial like quality and being a family owned business, you'll feel like you're at your favorite aunts house for Sunday breakfast. We have come weekdays and weekends and quality never changed. This place is a must see. You'll be glad you did. read more

Have been searching for a spot that serves authentic menudo with pata (cow foot) every day and have not found one until now. Their menudo was so delicious, the broth had just the right amount of seasonings, hominy was nice and tender, the meat was tender and not chewy, like most places. The portion was also great, even though I had it to go, it was a lot. The one drawback was that the tortillas were store bought. Would be better if they served hand made tortillas. Aside from that, food and service was great. Will definitely go back for more. read more

Food was very yummy & staff was so friendly & never had a cold cup if coffee. My family & I came two days in a row Definitely recommend read more

This place is amazing and they would've received 5 stars if it wasn't for this one lady. My husband and I have been coming here for breakfast for sometime now and everyone is really nice and welcoming. However today when we came in an older lady greeted us very nice to us and served us our coffee. My husband let her know that we were ready to order the nice lady mentioned to us that she'll have our waitress take our order. She never came to take our order although she was almost in-front of us. The nice older lady noticed and asked if she had taken our order and of course we told her that nobody has taken our order. We ended up ordering from the older nice lady, however when my husband needed his coffee refilled we asked her and she was rude refilling it and even spilled some of it. She ignored us all the time we were there and when I asked for my refill for my coffee she took her time to serve my coffee and when she did she brought our ticket and just slammed it on the table. We were not done eating. She made us feel unwelcome. read more

Another great find in Jurupa Valley off Mission Boulevard. Brings back the nostalgic atmosphere of an American Family Diner. Breakfast was great, French Toast and eggs were the bomb. Breakfast Burrito is huge! And delicious. The four stars is due to the menudo being just so, so but is to be expected for an American Diner. I did want to give it a try though. Our server was fantastic! and had to love her over easy egg earrings. It's also nice to find a place where pricing is reasonable. If you're looking for a good breakfast diner give this place a try. Let me know what you think. read more

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This restaurant wasn't the best, I don't want to come on here and hurt anyone's business but the food wasn't that good. Ordered my fries well done and they were barely grilled , my biscuit for biscuit and gravy were way too toasted almost burned taste. Old school diner vibes , which is good read more

I saw a cute little diner near my house and decided to treat myself to some breakfast. I was surprised to find a restaurant full of friendly servers and staff. The food was well prepared and served very quickly. I ordered the breakfast special. My eggs and bacon were cooked just the way I like it and the hash browns were well seasoned and crispy. The prices were fair/ affordable and my mug was constantly being refilled with fresh delicious coffee. The ambiance had a modern Americana charm with its pop culture decor and the overall vibe was cozy and welcoming. It is now my go to breakfast spot in the IE. highly recommend. read more

Riviera is truly a Riverside gem. Family-owned since the 1980s, it carries a history and heart that you can feel the moment you walk through the door. In a time when keeping a family business alive is harder than ever, Riviera stands out as something incredibly special. From the first hello, you're welcomed with the kind of warmth and familiarity that makes you feel like you've known everyone there for years. Debbie and her mom--who are not only the owners but the soul of this place--work tirelessly each day, greeting every customer by name, remembering their preferences, and creating an instant sense of connection. Their food is clearly made with love, and their passion for serving and giving back to their community is evident in every dish. The meals are unbelievably delicious--comforting, home-cooked, and prepared with genuine care. Service is impressively fast, prices are reasonable, and every detail reflects their deep commitment to making people feel at home. Riviera isn't just a restaurant; it's a place of comfort, community, and true hospitality. If you're searching for your next favorite spot where you'll be welcomed like family and treated to an amazing meal, this is it. Debbie and her mom are two of the best humans you'll ever meet, and you'll feel that the moment you walk in. Highly recommend! read more

Best food with the absolute best prices, the staff are some of the sweetest people I have ever been served by & always take care of me & have never let me down. I love this spot & I always will love this spot. read more

In Riverside for business and was looking for a basic breakfast spot to meet with a couple people. One of the higher rated places in the area. Many of which aren't full table service. This Basic local greasy spoon has just breakfast and lunch and I soon found out why the good rating. Not an overly big menu but what they had was very, very good obviously the locals know as it was exceptionally busy from eight till about 10 when I left. Service was great. Had that old diner feel. Will definitely come back next time. I'm in the areq read more

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We've been here a few times now. Seems like the best breakfast in town so far. They refill pretty good. Pancakes are good and the bacon potatoes and eggs are good as well... read more

Great place to eat .been coming here for 21 years always friendly and always greeted with a smile it's a great place to meet up with friends or just stop by for a quick bite to eat read more

GREAT FOOD!! Local community restaurant, family owned been in the neighborhood for years. Everyone is welcome. Hot coffee. Daily homemade soup. Delicious menudo on the weekends. You can call in your order. Service is great. Prices are reasonable. read more

Service and food was amazing... Carrie and Debbie make this place feel like your right at home

Food is always great. Prices are very reasonable and portions are really good. The staff is friendly and attentive. Just come on weekends...... place is packed!! That should tell you! Btw, their steak and egg breakfast is fantastic!! read more

Back in the day, I road tripped all over this country. From Canada to Mexico, Atlantic to Pacific. I loved stopping at roadside diners and neighborhood restaurants. This place is one of my all time favorites. The food, the staff, the atmosphere, it's all what you want in a family friendly place with heart. P.S. I recommend the French toast. read more

Came in for the first time on a Thursday. It was a full house! We found a table fast. Service was excellent! All staff was very helpful and friendly. It has an old school diner vibe. Food was tasty. I will definitely be back. read more

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I don't want to talk about this delicious local restaurant because I don't want it overrun by non locals , but dang this place has great food! I've only gone for breakfast but I can only imagine the rest is as delicious. The service is on point and the prices are affordable. read more

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Came here for Breakfast on a Sunday on our way to the Home Show. PROS: - Prices for food and coffee were fantastic! You could get breakfast and a coffee for under $10. - Our Server was friendly, quick and efficient. - No line to wait in. We got a table right away. CONS: - Food was pretty bad (enough so that I would not come back, even for the great prices) My scrambled eggs were WAY overcooked with chunky brown stuff? The syrup for the French toast had no flavor whatsoever, almost as if it might have been watered down? read more

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Oh my goodness!!! I am so happy I found this place!!! Food was delicious and service was great. They give good portions and it's a nice place with many family diners. Good atmosphere. I definitely recommend their pancakes; they were delicious next time I'll try the biscuits and gravy read more

I've been coming here for years, although it has been a couple since I've been back! I brought my dad here a couple weeks ago and he loved it. He had the chorizo and eggs plate and I had the country fried steak special. Country fried steak is my go-to breakfast order and no one makes it like Riviera. The same little ladies work there that have been there forever and I think they're all sweet. It's definitely an old school type of breakfast spot, decorated with photos of regulars over the years, and some James Dean and Marilyn Monroe photos. Riviera is the only place I'll consider going to for breakfast in Riverside. read more

Riviera Family Restaurant - Chicken fried steak breakfast, chorizo and eggs breakfast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Riverside, California

We've been coming here for about 5 years. I never really like the service, but the breakfast was always good. The last time we stopped by, I wasn't thrilled, the service was lacking, and the waitress seemed rude. I didn't want to go back, but my husband wanted to try their lunch, which we never have. I wish I had stayed way. We ordered a club sandwich, the bacon was charcoal blk, and the fries were undercooked. To their credit, they did bring me new fries for one plate. But all our plates had undercooked fries but didn't want to keep complaining. The picture does not show how undercooked the fries were in person. I showed the waitress, she didn't seem to care. read more

Riviera Family Restaurant - Undercooked cooked fries and burnt bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Riverside, California

Service is great, food is amazing. My husband loves the menudo. I love the riviera omelet

The food is lacking any flavor. The scrambled eggs served cold and burnt with brown chunks of scrapped off grill leavings. Multiple items missing and left uncorrected. The fried food is left dripping in oil and floppy. Service was really rough. Everyone seems tired of trying. I don't know if the problem is in the kitchen or with the waitresses but nobody is in a great welcoming mood. Service is more served with a side of attitude than a smile. If the food is great I would go back but it isn't even mediocre. Bland, flavorless and unappealing. Please clean your grill. read more

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We happened to come here during a power outage due to the wind. The cooks and servers were still able to fully serve us since the grill is run by gas. Staff were super nice and the prices were reasonable. The bacon breakfast burrito is only $7.99, and it was a huge delicious portion! Nice diner vibe. read more

Definitely echo the other comments about regulars. The staff is welcoming and it's small place so I'm thinking it was primarily bystander effect (no one is sure if you've been helped yet) for why it took so long to be helped/seated. Overall the wait and delays weren't a dealbreaker for me because I wasn't on a schedule. The food was standard diner quality and the prices were great. I'd come back for the food, but for the whole experience if it's the same, I'd choose another place. There isn't a system so everyone is busy or talking so it's difficult for them to be aware of new people who walk in and know whether or not they've been helped. read more

We enjoyed an ultra clean restaurant with a friendly & attentive staff. Unbelievable portion sizes and low prices! I ordered a humongus 3 egg Denver omelet sided with sweet melon pieces and my associate ordered steak and eggs with biscuits and gravy. Both breakfast meals filled the platter while not breaking the bank. The coffee flowed like a river and we waddled out the door, satisfied with our great value find through Yelp! read more

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First off when we all walked in, they looked at us as if we had leprosy. They were NOT friendly with us, and we asked for water with lemon and we received green golf balls. My husband ordered a Philly steak sandwich, but received a foreign meat, that looked nothing like a Philly steak sandwich. If you know what a Philly steak sandwich looks like, you know it's not this. Between green golf balls, and thick meat substance between a piece of bread, run from this place. They are not friendly unless you're a permanent fixture. They don't want outsiders, it's almost like a cult running restaurant. The waitresses talked about shaving each other's backs. So gross, if your not a local, don't go there, read more

Riviera Family Restaurant - Hard unripe lemons - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Riverside, California

Food was excellent. We came for breakfast. I don't live in the area so we just pulled in. Lots to choose from. Menu was easy to read. Kelly the waitress was on it. Very friendly. The prices were reasonable as well. The food was nice and hot. So I forgot to take a picture. read more

Great Food! Great Service! Great Neighborhood Family Place! I love this place, the food is always great and great portions. I find myself craving their house potatoes. I was introduced to this GEM by my co-workers who have regulars for years and now I am a regular. read more