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    The Rustik Fork

    4.3 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Steak frites
    Breanna Belcher

    Had a wonderful dinner for my husbands birthday! We had reservations for a party of 9 on a Sunday evening at 7pm. I couldn't make the reservation online I did have to call because our party was larger than 6. When I called I was so confused if I was talking to a real person or a robot. The way she spoke was very robotic but replied in a way a human would. I was able to get transferred directly to the restaurant where it was easy to make the reservation. It seemed like a slower night because there wasn't a lot of people. We've only been here 1 other time a few months ago and loved the vibe we wanted to come back and bring our out of town guest. Only reason I'm giving it 4 stars out of 5 is because I think it was a slower night the service was slower too. We will be back though!

    Braised short rib.
    Mathew P.

    Came here to celebrate my buddy's birthday, it wasn't busy but it took over an hour to get our main course. The food was very good, we got the Brussel sprouts it was delicious. The loaded fries were decent. I also ordered the braised short ribs with mashed potatoes. Loads of flavor and it harmonized well. The restaurant ambience it's in the name. Very rustic look. Soothing. I have this place 4 stars only because of how long it took to get our food. Overall not bad.

    Net A.

    080/2026/Apr Amazing service , warmly greeted and was seated in a corner table with cushioned back bench! Offering a comfort simple delicious dishes !! Ordered the Braised Short Ribs which was served with grilled sliced cabbage wedge , a carrot stick as well as garlic mashed potatoes. Rib meat was very flavorful and tender!! The Crispy Brussels sprouts drizzled with balsamic glaze were roasted to perfection as well as the wine-infused cranberries! The Heirloom Burrata Salad was served with a creamy burrata with roasted tomatoes arugula as well as a toasted crostini, drizzled with basil oil and pomegranate vinaigrette!!

    Dark Chocolate Brownie A La Mode
    JD B.

    My son goes to school nearby so when I was up and wanted to take him for a steak dinner we chose The Rustik Fork and it did not disappoint. Its got a great vibe when you walk in with a mix of half booths and tables as well as a bar all with a rustic feel. The staff was welcoming, knowledgeable and on top of everything from seating us to bringing us the bill. We started with Angel's Envy Bourbon for me (yes, they had the large cube ice) and an organic root beer for my son and both were perfect. We both chose the Wagyu Ribeyes medium rare and they were cooked to perfection, They weren't huge but the flavor was great and filled us both up. We finished with The Dark Chocolate Brown A La Mode and the brownie was amazing. The ice cream was good but nothing special. No matter, the brownie carried the dessert home. The next time my son gets sick of the dorm food and needs a steak we will definitely be back! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

    Ragu
    Janelle O.

    Very lovely decorated restaurant with nice rustic decor that does not feel " kitchy". My husband and I came with reservations on a Saturday night and were pleasantly surprised to see that it wasn't too busy. That being said please be patient with greeting/ drink times as they are a small restaurant with just a few staff members . We enjoyed an old fashioned and a strawberry lemon drop . My lemon drop was extremely lovely and not too overly sweet . The rustic bread was the only disappointment being un flavorful , stale, and extremely dry. I very much enjoyed the olive oil and balsamic served with it . Our short-rib ragu was the highlight of the evening . A wonderfully filling hearty dish with just the right balance of red sauce and ricotta cream . Our server was delightful but I have to take away a star for the wait times during greeting and drink service . The bread absolutely needs to be replaced with a more flavorful less stale option for such a nice restaurant .

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    Steven E.

    Visited this place while we were in the Riverside area. This place has a Bbq joint feel and food was delicious. I had the Short Rib Rague Pasta, the dish was a little short on Short rib but was tasty all the same. My wife had the sirloin and it was cooked perfectly.

    Salad
    Jeanette P.

    Finding The Rustik Fork on Yelp, I wanted to give it a try. It didn't disappoint! We were welcomed into this warmly "rustik" space and seated at our bench and seated table. Our server snd service he provided was fantastic from start to finish. Refreshing cocktails were followed in good time by our meals. Both drinks and meals were fresh and delicious. My friend was surprised at just how quickly hers disappeared! She said it was just THAT good! My curry cauliflower had plenty of layers of flavor, with the heat one would expect, but without numbing my mouth to all the other bright and savory flavors. My side salad was so generous it could've been a meal in itself. Organic, vegetarian, some gluten free options, and a varied menu here, so something is sure to please everyone.

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    Emily P.

    If you have not been here, what are you doing?? This is where I celebrated my birthday with one of my besties from out of state. I forgot to take pictures of the food because it was THAT GOOD!! Their menu is seasonal and farm to table, so it is often changing. Service was amazing. Everyone was kind, communicated well, if things were taking a little bit longer we had no idea because our drinks were always filled. The restaurant decor is not cheesy farm house chic where you're concerned about the dust sitting on everything. The environment has warm and earthy touches with such elegance.

    Loaded sweet potato fries with braised beef, scallions, cheese, and some kind of sauce. Delicious but gave us food poisoning!
    Ester N.

    My family and I went last night to celebrate a birthday. My sister and I ordered the loaded sweet potato fries, and we both got food poisoning! It has been a rough day and we pretty much paid for colon cleanses lol. Our brother got a burger and regular fries and those fries were delicious, and the server was great. I know the food poisoning was from here because the only other thing I ate yesterday was a banana. The bathroom has this lingering bad smell that seems ingrained into it too, probably because it's an old building.

    Wagyu Burger
    Jeremy S.

    Came here for the second time and decided to check out their dinner menu this time. Got the smash burger, Brussels sprouts and short rib ragu. All the dishes were great! The highlight was the burger which really hit the spot and came with excellent seasoning, sauce and toppings. The Fresno peppers and onions were a nice touch. The Brussels sprouts were great as well, really nice and crispy and the goat cheese offered a good balance in the flavor. The ragu was good, but my least favorite of the three. The meat was tasty and tender but the pasta didn't really stand out. Overall a better experience than the first time around. Restaurant is nicely decorated and service was attentive and helpful! Definitely one of the better restaurants in the IE if you don't mind spending a little bit more.

    Smash burger
    Natalie F.

    We were really excited to try this place but it was a bust. Our Brussel sprouts and fries were extremely overly salted. The cream soda was not good. Our burgers were mediocre. Will not be returning. Service was good.

    Rustik burger

    Me and my wife found this hidden gem a month ago. Grass fed Wagyu beef and farm to table vegetables. It's a bit expensive but you have to pay a higher price for great food. We have been back twice now and enjoyed both visits very much. Our first visit we had the Wagyu ribeye and our second we had the Rustik burger with sweet potato fries. Would highly recommend both dishes. Service is ok. Server is very nice but stands very far away when talking to you. Interior of restaurant is nicely decorated with good vibe.

    Tequila flight
    Amy H.

    Went here last night for the first time after my parents had spoken so highly of it and this place is every bit deserving to be spoken of!!!! The food was immaculate but the drinks?? The bartender must be from Heaven because the drinks were amazing. Every single one was delicious. The tequila flight my dad got was perfect and actually made me think twice about my stance on tequila. Our server and the host were incredibly nice and took time to answer every question we had. It was kind of loud but it didn't bother me and my group too much. We were probably a little loud ourselves. The place was clean and orderly. And they were able to accommodate my mom's wheelchair with no problem. 10/10 on everything here!

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    The food is divine. Super fresh ingredients and the wait staff are great! Nom, nom, nom!

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    The food and drinks are amazing! Not to mention excellent service. A hidden gem in Riverside.

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    Everything was very good, from the food to the service, but I had a nice time next to family , the ambience was good

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    Had a wonderful date night with my hubby. Sea bass was cooked to perfection. Waygu stroganoff was so tasty!

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    Food good, but pricey-. We went for lunch and didn't much change from $100 with a drink each. It was busy. Server good.

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    6 years ago

    Life changing, I'd avoid the goat cheese cheesecake (just not my taste) but everything else was amazing

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    Restaurant was good with overall good ambiance. I ordered the surf and turf. Overall good flavor. Creme brulee was awesome.

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    Great food!! It might be expensive compared to regular restaurants but the quality is very high and the taste is spectacular!

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    Great service, outstanding menu prepared to perfection! Fantastic cocktails as well and desserts are really good!! Highly recommend

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    Loved it! My son had the hamburger, my husband pasta with shrimp and I had salmon. Delicious!

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    Great service delicious food. We ate outside it was a little cold. Without even asking the server moved the heater closer to the table.

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    Ask the Community - The Rustik Fork

    What is the parking situation?

    There are a few parking spots in front and around the restaurant.

    What day and time is brunch?

    Saturday and Sundays 10am to 2pm

    Is the comfort seating besides the steel chairs?

    We have booth seating and wooden chairs.

    Is there a private room for big parties?

    No there is not.

    Do you have outdoor tables?

    No they don't. You wouldn't want to eat out side if they did, the area where it's located is not the best

    Do you deliver?

    We currently do not have any delivery services

    1/14/22 We are visiting from out of town. I tried to make a reservation but it won't let me select today. Do you save spaces for walk-ins or are you fully booked?

    I don't think they take reservations! We walked in and was seated immediately! It's a wonderful place to have a great dinner!

    Hi are you guys open Christmas day?

    Hello I was wondering if you had room for party of 4 at 6? Do you also accept walk ins and if so how long would the wait be at 6?

    Hi Claudia. Tonight we are fully booked.

    Reservations for 6 on 11/9 around 6:30?

    Connie, I just need a phone number to confirm. You can email me at: info@rustikfork.com

    I would like to make reservations for 6 on 11/9/21. Is that available? I left a message at the number you have listed. 6:30 is good!

    What time are you looking for?

    Need a Reservation for two at 7:30?

    We are fully booked this evening. You are more than welcome to come in and wait on the wait list.

    Can I make a reservation for tonight for 7 people around 5?

    It is a possibility but I would call them ASAP. The worst you could get is a no. Soooooo worth it!

    Hi I recently made a reservation for 4 people at 8:30 I tried calling to make a reservation for 5, but no one answered the phone. Would it be possible to change the number of people?

    Yes no problem. Your all set for 5 at 8:30.

    Do u have openings for reservations for 2 tonight at 6pm?

    We currently have 6:30 available would you like to take it? We would just need name and phone # and we can secure for you. Our you can also visit our website rustikfork.com and select “reserve” to confirm available reservations at your convenience.

    For August 18th but I think my plans just changed. I might just end up have 4 adults and 2 kids.?

    I can put you down for 6 and just text the confirmation number back if anything changes in numbers. I just need What time would you would like and a phone number please.

    I'm currently looking for a place to have my sons birthday dinner. We have a total of 9 adults and 2 toddles who will be joining g us. Will this be to big of a party to have dinner at your restaurant?

    I don't think it would be too big at all (I'm just a former patron). They have high top tables and regular height tables that are long and look like they could accommodate your group. If you go, I hope you enjoy it like I did!!

    Do they have happy hour?

    Hi Nemo. We currently do not have z as happy hour.

    Did the menu change? I don't see the bacon jam burger on the menu anymore, or the creme brûlée.

    Hi Marina. Yes the menu is always changing being that we are seasonal. We changed it to the pork belly burger for summer and we are soon changing it again for fall. We will be bringing back the creme brûlée hopefully soon now that we are allowed to… Read more

    Would this be a good location to celebrate an 18th birthday?

    Depending on how big ur party is. Ambience is nice though

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    Monty's Good Burger - Double w/ Tots

    Monty's Good Burger

    4.4(1.6k reviews)
    6.2 mi
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    I can't get enough of Monty's!…read more We need one of these closer to Corona/ Murrieta etc. Spread them throughout the Inland Empire please! We need more Monty's locations! It's either Riverside or Los Angeles. The Los Angeles location is nice because it has standard restaurant seating and the vibe is full on Monty's! It's so cool! I hope they grow and open more locations. My husband and I just drove an hour to get to the Riverside location. We're only able to come once a month because it's so far away. We would hit it once a month if it were closer, maybe more than once a month. Service is always great at this location. They have stickers and buttons available. The seating is bar stools at a counter inside the food lab. The food is amazing! It's always perfectly made and it hits the spot when we miss the Monty's plant-based chicken. The burgers are good. Love the fries and tots! Definitely do the "maxed out" tots or fries. Those are the best! I love the kale salad and add chicken on top. My husband loves the chicken burgers. We always bring friends here to try Monty's plant-based grub! This place rocks.

    As a 10 year vegetarian I had to try this place. I ordered 2 good burgers, 50/50 (fries and tots…read morew/side of ranch), and a cherry cola. The burger was pretty good, but I've had better. Fries and tots were decent. Would love to come back to try the dog and chicken sandwich. Service was quick. They had a good amount of counter seating but it was pretty busy. I absolutely love their mascot though and they have free stickers that look like him. All food is vegetarian friendly! 100% plant-based.

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    Urban Skillet - Burgers

    Urban Skillet

    4.4(115 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    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 located in University Village near University of California Riverside and…read moreit did not disappoint. I ordered the Southwest BBQ burger and it was excellent. The meat had so much flavor that I didn't even need to add any extra sauce. You can tell the quality right away. My mom ordered the brisket melt and you can imagine how good that was too. The place was pretty quiet when we went, but the server was very nice and handled everything alone, bringing the food out in about 10 minutes. If you're near University of California, Riverside and craving a solid burger, this is definitely a place worth stopping by.

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    The Lucky Greek - Bacon cheese burger and fries

    The Lucky Greek

    3.6(338 reviews)
    5.9 mi
    $$

    I want to give this place an honest review. This visit was for breakfast, and overall, it was…read moredecent. I ordered a ham and cheese omelette with a side of hash browns. The omelette was good enough, but I have to be completely honest about the hash browns they were very bland and lacked seasoning. The texture was fine, but I would suggest adding some seasoning during cooking. I think that small change could make them much more appealing to customers. One thing that confused me was the ordering process. When I placed my order in the drive-thru, the employee asked what style of eggs I wanted with my omelette. Since an omelette is already a specific style of egg preparation, I wasn't sure what she meant. Then, when I got to the window, I was asked whether I wanted pickles from a breakfast burrito and whether I wanted potatoes again. I'm not sure if there was some confusion with my order or if they were joking around, but I didn't make an issue out of it. Now that I've finished my breakfast, I'd rate it about a 6 out of 10. That said, I come here often, and there is one item that keeps me coming back: the zucchini. Their zucchini with ranch is an automatic 10 out of 10. In my opinion, it's probably the best thing on the menu, and I highly recommend trying it if you visit. Overall, the breakfast was okay, but the zucchini is definitely the star of the show. Enjoy at your own discretion.

    I used to love Lucky Greek until a few years ago when the food had gotten kind of "meh", and quite…read morepricey, so I stopped going. Today, I had a powerful craving for my old favorite - a hot roast beef sandwich with BBQ sauce and horseradish, and some onion rings so I decided to give Lucky Greek another chance. The total for the two items was nearly $25. The rings were pretty good, but the serving was enough for at least 4 people. I wish they would offer a lower priced half-order for single meals. The roast beef sandwich was a real disappointment. The meat was very fatty and had a lot of hard gristle. I pretty much had to take the sandwich apart and pull off the objectionable bits which were about 1/5 of the total weight of the meat. The meat flavor was bland and really needed all of the sauces. The bun was kind of smashed and gummy but held together. Sorry to say, but for me, Lucky Greek just isn't worth going to anymore.

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