The newest hotspot for lunch and dinner in Rancho Cucamonga. This place stays busy, the people really seem to enjoy it. For the most part it seems to be a place for an older crowd who wanna get away from the loud sports bars like yard house. I can agree with that sentiment.It is a nice reprieve from the otherwise packed areas of Victoria gardens as it is on the outskirts. The food is delicious and it prides itself on being low in calories. For how good it tastes you would expect a higher price, but that's another reason people like coming here. You don't feel overstuffed and you don't feel like someone robbed you for your wallet. Drinks are on point! The only gripe I have about this restaurant, is the old fashioned!!! They need to get a better cocktail glass for that drink and stop serving it with a bunch of ice. Just get the sphere or cube ice. Please! The staff are always friendly and accommodating!!! From the hosts, bartenders, and waiters/waitresses, they all do a great job at making you feel welcome! Big shoutout to Jasmine, Ashley, and Ron!!! They're great people who go above and beyond to make your visit better than the last. Come try em out for yourself! read more

I've had good experiences at The State. The food is consistently tasty, drinks are strong, and pricing is fair. Service is typically decent, too. But when The State makes a mistake, that's where it falls apart. Last week, I was handed the wrong debit card. I only noticed after charges from someone else started appearing on my account. I called and spoke to Juan; no follow-up. Called again, spoke to Austin: still no resolution. It's been a week of silence. Meanwhile, I had to cancel my card, wait for a new one, and update all my accounts. This was a major inconvenience, and the restaurant has not shown any care. 1 star for food: still good. 1 star for drinks: always solid. 1 star for atmosphere and standard service. Minus 2 stars for the lack of accountability, poor follow-up, and the time they wasted. They need to improve how they handle mistakes. read more

Adding this review a bit late, but the state in rancho has great food with an amazing atmosphere. It's in Victoria Gardens so the overall vibes, cleanliness, and quality of everything is welcoming and safe. Their old fashions and high balls are fantastic. And our server Jackie was AWESOMMMMMM. The complete positive vibes really brought great energy to our table and just made the experience great. Will definitely be back in the future. TY! read more

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Host was rude. Service was ok just slow, food needs a little more seasoning, and it's sad that you have to basically beg to pay so you can leave read more

Came in with a party of 8 on Easter Sunday and we got sat pretty quickly which was nice considering how busy it was. Felicia was our first server and she was very nice and attentive, always checking in and making sure we were good. The food was delicious and came out pretty quick. I got the steak sandwich which was great and cooked just right. Tyler took over mid meal and he was just as nice and attentive, the service stayed consistent the whole time. They have a huge selection of drinks and a pretty big bar which adds to the overall vibe. Definitely a good spot for groups. read more

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Nothing says love like celebrating Valentine's Day like double date night with beloved friends! And The State was just the place. It's our local well-loved place for good reason. The drinks and food never break our hearts! My Galentine ordered the VDay special surf and turf. The center cut sirloin steak came out perfectly to her taste, with the added meaty thematic bonus of being cut in the shape of a heart. Her shrimp stood no chance in her dedicated pursuit - she said they were so delish they didn't need extra butter or seasoning. Mashed and veggies rounded out her meal. Why pick one love when you can have two? My Palentine indulged in his two food faves: Mama's meatballs and poutine. He was in 7th heaven with the rich short rib, creamy cheesy goodness, spicy meatballs, and rich sauce. He said he was so full because the poutine was generously more meaty than fry-y, like he'd ordered a short rib dinner. Definitely the way to this man's heart! My Valentine ordered his fave smash burger. He's a no-nonsense meat & cheese kinda guy. It's his dreamy go-to. Hey, you love the one you're loyal to, and my guy is dedicated. Crispy fries with chipotle, ranch, and ketchup for his dipping pleasure. Everyone's in the pool! And me? My love was the blackberry bacon burger. Mmm! If I'd gone out to pick the blackberries myself in the February sunshine, soft-ripened my own Brie, I couldn't have made this burger any more delectable. Candied zippy thick cut bacon, juicy thick patty, creamy Brie, peppery arugula, and dang - that jam...mmm! The best I could do was "M mmm mmmm" (I love you) because my Momma taught me to not talk with my mouth full. Tempura onion rings were my guilty pleasure. They were battered more thickly than I recall from last time, so I peeled some off, but still nibbled all the crunchy bits. Our drinks - a whole other layer of love. I gotta give a loving shout out to the bartenders here: they are second to none. We may travel far and wide, but we always come home to the ones we love behind this bar. Here's to celebrating another year of friendship, great food, craft cocktails, and love - still smitten at The State. read more

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Gave them another chance last weekend (in addition to a few other pop-ins). Updating my review to formalize the poor service, poor food quality (raw onion ring dough!), and continued misses. If you're just there for cocktails, you'll be quite satisfied. For anything else, don't bother. This visit solidified that we won't be visiting this branch of The State again. The Redlands and Riverside ones are WAY better and we'll stick with those for our favorite items and service we expect. read more

4 stars because the food was great! Everything we ordered was flavorful and tasted really good. There was a delay in getting the food and the food could have been served hot ( It was warm) . Unfortunately, our waitress Felicia wasn't very attentive. She was really sweet, but she didn't seem too concerned about our overall experience. We ordered the bacon-wrapped dates and they never came, and we had to flag someone down to cancel that toward the end . Overall, the food definitely saved the experience, and I would come back again -- I just hope for more attentive service next time. read more

food was generally good but some very interesting concepts like blueberry burger. The taste was decent but considering the price point I expected something a little more well executed. I got the onion rings substituted for an additional fee and it was mostly just breading. I could not eat more than 1 onion rings because it was pretty dry and mostly bread. The crème brûlée was good for dessert but again, nothing out of the ordinary, it was just acceptable. Worth a try but not a usual spot for sure. read more

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The food is just ok for the price. The steak is over cooked and tough to chew. 7 out of 10. The wait time was very long. Only three people, it took 30 minutes to receive the food. If you want to try this place, make sure make reservation. The service is good consistently check on us for feedback. read more

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Love the atmosphere here -- we really enjoyed our happy hour! The food was good, the service was friendly, and it was a nice place to relax and hang out. We had a great time and would definitely come back again read more

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This was a quick lunch meeting where we enjoyed the bacon covered dates... aka - amazing!! Great ambience with good food all while enjoying the patio outdoor seating area. Nicely done the State. read more

Clean inside, nice setting not too crowded. Many cocktail options. Food options were decent. Green beans + aoli were yummy. Cocktails were good. Servers were average. Nothing special. Sorry. read more

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Food is good but portions are small. Service is absolutely horrible Had to wait an hour to even be served a beer. After the meal all plates are empty. Glasses are empty and there's no one in sight to discuss with me. Places only half full won't come here again Service sucks. read more

Came here with some cousins on a Saturday at 3pm and there was no wait. I love the vibe of this place! It has a dark trendy feel to it almost like a lounge. Our server was nice and attentive. She kept checking on us and came back multiple times to refill our waters. The food and drinks are pretty good. I enjoyed their Cheese Plate and Braised Short Rib Tacos. The meat was tender and flavorful. They also have a speakeasy which I definitely want to check out one day. read more

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An unexpected, yet delightful place with a simple menu and ambiance if you're looking for a fun place to dine with a group. We made reservations and my friends and I came here for some dinner and it didn't disappoint! We shared the Caesar Salad, with the romaine lettuce being roasted, and added some pretty nice depth of crispiness to each bite. As with gastropubs, I had to try one of their burgers. I got the Blackberry Barbecue, which was a pretty great burger. With a delicious herb aoili, brie cheese, blackberry barbecue sauce, arugula, and candied bacon...wow and just wow! It was bursting in flavor and the wagu beef made the burger totally worth every bite. It was a pretty heavy burger and had to actually box up leftovers. The burger also came with a delicious house salad. We also got to try some of their fries, which was also seasoned nicely. Table service was good - we sat outside in the patio area. And our water glasses were filled before we needed to ask for refills. So, great experience at The State for the food. They also have a nice bar inside, for indulging on any of their drinks. There's a pretty close parking lot that's like a 2 minute walk to the restaurant. Or really walkable from anywhere, as this is part of the Victoria Gardens shopping area. I am definitely adding this spot for my return to have that Blackberry Barbecue burger, but for now, I'll just have to dream about it until my next visit. read more

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I've been a loyal customer at The State since day one, so it genuinely pains me to leave this review. The food quality has really fallen off. I recently had the State salad with steak and was disappointed the salad felt pre-packaged and uninspired, and the steak was clearly not fresh-cut meat. It had that frozen, processed texture that just doesn't belong in a sit-down restaurant. To be fair, the drinks are still great and the bar is worth a visit. But if you're coming for a meal, I'd lower your expectations significantly until things improve. Hoping management takes notice and brings the kitchen back to where it used to be. read more

I had a disappointing experience at The State. The atmosphere felt off and the place was much emptier than expected for a weekend night. Service was slow and disorganized i had to wait 30 minutes and still didn't get any water, and our server was not attentive. While waiting for my water i asked the host for the restroom and she rudely just tilted her head in the general direction We literally went through the big window to leave because we couldn't wait any longer. I will never return. We went down the street to a place called the cut and it was a complete 360 service and food was excellent!! Don't make the same mistake as us please. read more

Such a great find. Atmosphere was great. Food was delicious. Prices were amazing. Will definitely come back. Whiskey selection is pretty outstanding. Service was great. read more

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Worst service ever. Front desk was very rude Server took like 10 mins to come and check us out. Food came and no silverware in table. Food was terribly mid. Even the soda was watered down. They are many other places to dine in, go and find them. Don't dine here . read more

Been coming here for years and I must say, it never ceases to surprise me. First experienced this gem in Redlands for my uncles birthday when I was barely 21. Now years later being engaged it's one of our favorite date night spots. The drinks, the food, the atmosphere, it's takes all the social camaraderie you'd enjoy from Yard House and combines with with top tier food such as Lucille's and Eureka and combines it all perfectly into this one of a kind night out. Whether a it's for brunch, lunch, dinner or special night, make your reservations and head on over. (Ask about the black antler or veuve noir) read more

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Burger: Got the BBQ Bourbon with salad. The salad was good. The burger was underwhelming. Asked for medium but came back medium well. The patty itself was meh as it was under-seasoned with not much bbq sauce on the bun relying on the age cheddar for flavor. The onion rings were more carnival variety - thick fluffy breaded. The bacon was good. The bun, although buttered, was a little on dry side. Beer: selection was good along with the whiskey selection. A plus here. Service: Sat at bar and they were attentive and food came out quick. 4 stars for service beer and ambience read more

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If you're looking for a stylish spot with a hidden-lounge vibe, tasty drinks, and creative food options, this place is worth checking out. We were genuinely impressed by the food that left us both satisfied and curious to try more. We did have the cajun shrimp macaroni and cheese that was quite rich and filling. The bacon wrap dates were tasty too but only comes with four on the plate. To drink, I liked their el conejo de oro and agua de rosalita. That said, there were several drawbacks to our visit. We arrived around 3:30 PM, and it felt like there might have been a staff change happening. The hostess wasn't very welcoming, and we were seated at a small table tucked awkwardly in a back corner with uncomfortable chairs and this frame that sticks out above your table. Even though plenty of other spots were open. To make matters worse, a fly kept circling our food, likely because our table was out of range of the ceiling fans (and we weren't even outside). Our first server also forgot our order entirely. Thankfully, things improved when Juan took over. He was attentive, kept our waters filled, and gave us helpful, friendly recommendations from the menu. While the start of our visit was off-putting, enough to overshadow the food a bit, Juan's service helped turn things around. So be aware that there is a risk of getting an inattentive server. The service is what would make me hesitate to come back but I'll give it another try, for the food. And hopefully, the service doesnt taint the visit. If you want to watch TV, they did have two little tvs in the bar area. You also have the option of outside seating. read more

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I was totally impressed with The State with this visit! Went there with my sister and my toddler. We went there Tuesday evening-ish around 4pm - 6pm. Yay Taco Tuesday! I loved that the Taco Tuesday menu was easy to read and it's the basics: Tacos and Margs! Free kids appetiser: it's fruit sliced up so nicely I would eat it. Food: I tried the carne asada and shrimp tacos and ultimately the shrimp tacos won! Yes surprisingly good. They were crunchy cause of the tempura and drizzled with the sweet and sour sauce. Kids menu: my little one had the butter and lemon spaghetti. I actually appreciated how plan and simple it was. Toddlers are picky eaters and it was perfect for my kid. Nothing fancy but very tasty. The spaghetti dish also came with fries. Drinks: house margarita for me, I was feeling basic so I had it plain and simple haha. Even went for a second round! Service: our waitress was amazing because of her suggestion my little had his own appetizer that made him feel special. Ambience: perfect for my toddler. It wasn't too loud at the time 4p-6pm on a Tuesday. The music was at a low volume, perfect calm sounds for everyone to be able to speak and hear each other. We could all have a conversation Parking: there's paid parking right infront of The State. Free parking within walking distance of The State. Definitely a great to close out the day! read more

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A cool spot at Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga. Bartenders always very courteous. Happy hour menu is small but good with good prices. The short rib tacos always a hit! Super clean place and this includes the bathrooms. I keep coming back to The State and a fan since day one. Happy New Year! read more

Always a great time here! The food and drinks are always delicious. It does get busy so if you can, reserve ahead of time. If not, the bar is fun and you'll get a firsthand look at the mixology fun (depending on time of day you might find seats available). Do ask about their speakeasy read more

The State - A new fave! - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Been here several times Every time is always a great hit. Great place for lunch, or dinner. The staff is always accommodating and friendly. The place is known for their cocktails which are always on point. The Brussel sprouts are top notch, the tacos are great, the main dishes are always delicious and the damn crème brûlée's is just "chefs kiss". Always solid recommendation read more

I've been here a couple times when shopping at Victoria Gardens, mostly for the cocktails. Parking is either along the street (paid) or in the outer mall lots. Requested patio seating to people watch. Have tried the poutine and happy hour short rib tacos; the former was okay and the latter was good. The Samurai Sour is good as is their hibiscus mocktail. Service was a little lacking this last time (asked for hot sauce but never got it by the time I finished my meal) but would still come back, perhaps to sit at the bar for their specialty drinks. 3.5 read more

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Cute fun vibe. Great food and amazing service. Menu is wonderful and the drinks are perfect! Cheers!!

Delicious food and drinks. Great place to have a drink and appetizers. Service did lack a little. Maria, our server was fantastic but the food and beverage runner was very dry and unfriendly. Our wine was dropped off at the side of us with us letting guests know the same with our appetizers. We didn't get acknowledged when food and drinks were delivered. read more

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Service was excellent. Food was good. Ordered a bourbon burger. The thing was huge, stuffed with Two large onion rings. Ordered a hazy IPA which had a lot of fruity flavor. The only issue I had was how loud it was inside the restaurant. Really had to talk loud to communicate with the three other people at our table. read more

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Back at the state for another Saturday. Bar seating had no wait at 1pm. Walk in and was able to sit immediately. WiFi is free, (Password as of today was Whiskey22). Got the classic old fashioned and bacon wrapped dates for a snack. They serve their regular menu all day so you're not limited by the brunch menu. read more

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Great bar, excellent drinks. Staff is rude, ladies room is a wreck and floors are sticky. This was while empty, early on Friday before happy hour....why not take the time to prepare??? Unfortunate, I really loved this place. Wonder what changed, staff was never rude before. Im talking 94% of the staff....arrogance and attitude seems out of place to me but I am just a patron, what would I know about a service based business. read more

Came here for a coworker outing during the week. It wasnt that busy on the day we stopped by but I can see this place being popular on the weekends. It has a chill bar vibe more than a restaurant to me. First starters we got some brussel sprouts, the bruschetta and some bacon wrppaed dates. The sprouts were nice and crispy/charred with a sweet sauce that complemented well. The dates were good, but idk if I would get them again. It's a preference thing. The bruschetta was fine. I like a strong basil flavor on bruschetta but this one had so much cheese that it overpowered everything else. For my main I had the Tequila strip pasta. It was creamy but a little too salty. I ended up squeezing a lemon to balance it out a bit. The shrimp were cooked nicely and seasoned well. I also got an order of beignets for dessert. Again, they were fine, but more dense than I like. The flavor was good, especially with the dipping sauces. I would try this place again before writing it off. read more

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The State was.a pleasant experience. The ambience is laid back, chill. I liked how spaced out the tables were, not cramped like other places. We ordered the Poutine, Shirt Rib tacos, and Plobano Burger. Also, my favorite type of salad, the Wedge. Everything was delicious and better than what we expected. Pricing is as expected for the location. Would definitely recommend to try this place. read more

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4++ Came here to grab some light bites and some drinks. The service was friendly, attentive, and accommodating. The spot had also a good vibe with nice music and decor. It's the type of place where you can go casually with friends after work or have a nice meal with significant others. Pretty extensive selection of whiskeys where there are some decent deals if and if you don't mind paying up, there are some rare selections as well. Came here on a week night near closing time. Split a burger, some bacon wrapped dates and had a pour of bourbon. The food was good and drink was great (of course when you're ordering whiskey, you know what you're getting, haha) I had a mix up and accidentally made a reservation at one of their other locations, but the folks here were very understanding. I really appreciated that. This place is definitely on my rotation of places to go in the area. Parking is pretty easy once you get the hang of navigating the Victoria Gardens area. read more

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Came late after a night run and they still took a party of 4 in by 9:15. Our server was so sweet and checked in us multiple times. I really enjoyed the brussels sprouts, and my cob salad. They gave a lot of chicken and hugeee portion for the salad, so much I took it home! The cheese plate was nice to share. read more

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We came in for brunch on a Sunday. It wasn't crowded so we were seated quickly. We chose to sit outdoors and sat in the low seat area, which i probably wouldn't do again, just because it seems to be a "service" area. We ordered the Belgium Waffle, Chilaquiles, Street tacos, Spicy fried Chicken Sandwich and of course the Poutine Fries. The Belgium waffle was so good we ordered a second one! The orange honey butter and adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the Chantilly cream. If you order the dish, dont overlook the spearmint leafs! Make sure you chop up those bad boys for an added boost of flavor! Normally I don't care for restaurant Chilaquiles, but at the server's recommendation I ordered them, and boy was I glad I did! The sauce is served over the chips (instead of cooked in the sauce) which gives it that perfect texture! Served with an egg, it was packed with flavor! The street tacos were probably the best tacos I have ever had! I would have order more if I had room in the tank! Poutine Fries are am absolute must when you visit! The only bad thing about the State, is that all their food is so freaking amazing I always want to try something new and forget to order something I loved before! read more

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Amazing drinks! Kyle always gives great recommendations on rye whiskey for old fashioneds. Food is tasty too. Love the vibe. So far always get lucky finding a spot at the bar. Cool date spot as well. Great service all around. read more

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Comfort food done right -- rich, balanced, and surprisingly refined. Came for a weekday lunch and it was pleasantly quiet, the perfect spot for a slow afternoon meal. The mac & cheese was creamy, well-seasoned, and beautifully textured -- cavatappi pasta cooked just right, coated in a velvety cheese sauce and topped with crispy breadcrumbs for contrast. Comforting yet not overly heavy. The frenched pork chops were the highlight -- incredibly tender with a smoky, charred edge. The bacon habanero jam glaze had a subtle tang that balanced the richness of the pork and added a nice kick without overpowering. The mashed potatoes were smooth and buttery, with little bits of bacon adding texture and depth, while the broccolini brought a refreshing crunch. We sat outside -- relaxed atmosphere though a few flies made an appearance. Indoors felt a bit louder, but the staff were warm and attentive. A well-executed lunch spot that turns familiar dishes into something a little more memorable. read more

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