Drinks were amazing, and Skyla was such a great and attentive bartender!! She made a special drink that was so dang good, vibes were great there. Going back as soon as i can haha read more

Rebecca C was exceptional as our waitress. The food was good but we will go back because of her above and beyond care. Great Gal!!!! read more

The State (both Redlands and Rancho) are consistently good. The food options are good but they really excel in beverages. The service is generally good even when it's crowded. The casual but nice atmosphere makes it good for a date or just lunch/dinner out. read more

We went here on a weekday and it was pretty crowded! But we had no problems getting seated right away. We ordered the chicken, meatballs, and crawfish Mac and cheese. We enjoyed all of the dishes! The bread pudding was huge, we ended up needing to take it home since the rest of the meal was so filling. Would definitely come back read more

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I am so happy this place opened in Riverside. It is exactly what we needed. I enjoy the other locations in Rancho and Redlands. The service was great. Decor on point. My food and drink were solid. I will go back. read more

So, I went to The State on Saturday 11/08 at around 1045 a.m. I planned on just having 1-2 drinks and some lunch. I was greeted by the hostess and was told they only had one server so there would be a little wait. I said that was fine and asked if I could go to the bar, grab a drink, and sit out on the patio/window seat. She said I could do that and that the server would be with me shortly. Well, I sat in the window seat sipping my whiskey on the rocks and was never greeted by the server and/or even acknowledged for 45 minutes. The server was a middle-aged gal with white/blonde hair...I didn't get her name. People around me had been greeted and served or at least given some water. O.k., it's whatever, I've had crappy service their before so no biggie. Then, I placed my near empty drink glass in front of my chair and put a napkin over the top and a makeshift coaster on top as to "say" I'm coming back. Right, that's the protocol I believe? I went to the restroom, and, upon my return, there were two people sitting where I was and my glass was gone. Now, I'm like WTF? So, I sat there again waiting for service. Ten minutes went by and still nothing. I went to the bar and grabbed another drink and went back to my window seat. All the while, everyone around me got drinks and food served to them. I drank my 2nd glass of whisky and realized I wasn't going to get service! Was it because I went to the bar and brought my drink into the "server's" area? IDK, that shouldn't have been a reason to give me horrible fkn service. Then, on my way out, the middle aged white haired server had the audacity to loudly yell, from the hostess' podium, "have a nice day." Here's the thing, someone there needs to read a book on customer service and ensure the entire staff is moderately aware of the standards. I'll easily take my business down the street to Don Orange, Darby's, etc. and bring my ppl with me! BTW, I went over the Hate Burger and had a delicious double smash burger. read more

I would recommend this place for dinner but not for brunch. I've been twice now and the food is sub-par and comes out cold. They don't offer bottomless mimosas and the other drinks are just OK. Definitely go and try the meatballs though, they are fantastic! read more

Excellent food! We had the Poutine, the Meatballs, and the Brushetta. All were quite good, but my new favorite is the brushetta! Good Service! The lighting is pretty low for my Senior Citizen eyes . read more

I loved this place. I loved the food and the ambiance! The service was great! I would recommend this place.

Every time we visit our daughter, we come to this area to try a new spot. As usual, we didn't get to the place we intended lol. This was a better hot than the last place we tried so that was good haha We came visited The State on a Friday night around 11pm for snacks and drinks. It was busy and most tables were full but there was hardly a wait. We were seated and told to use the QR code for the menu. I actually prefer this menu method. Except I forgot my phone so I kept having to look other peoples shoulders lol A server came over after a couple minutes to say our server would be over in a bit, she was his trainee for the night. Nice to have a heads up. She eventually made her way over and took our drink order. I like that they have the drinks organized by category like refreshing, sweeter, tropical, etc. That first round of drinks seemed to take foreverrrr to arrive. Fortunately they were all good, except the Lucille Ball tasted mostly of oj and not much vodka. Midway through our drinks, the food arrived (and we immediately ordered another round of drinks since they took so long). The bacon wrapped dates were *really* sweet but ok. The bruschetta should have been more toasted but had a nice balsamic drizzle. The short rib tacos were the star. But be warned those fresh serrano peppers are hottt! I immediately got heartburn but that bit was worth it. Our next round of drinks came after we were done with our food which was a bummer. We ended up foregoing anything else due to the wait. Overall, even though service was slow, she was friendly and checked in on us to let us know status, etc. We definitely want to come back to try brunch ;) read more

The State - A Burning Desire. Delicious cocktail - New American Near Me - Redlands, California

The state has been a go to for my wife and I since inception. Staff has always been great, and we love the food and the cocktails. Had near everything on the menu, and there has been very few misses over the years. Ambiance has been leveled up, and there is zero complaints. Would recommend if you are in Redlands. read more

The State - Restaurant/bar - New American Near Me - Redlands, California

First try... service was kind and quick and found us a place to sit right away. The menu was pretty small and the food was overpriced and very very very oily. The pasta noodles were past al dente, had too much bite and yet were kinda gritty and had a weird consistency... Brussels w goat cheese and bruschetta was prbly the best but still not worth the price... didn't try any drinks but I've heard they're good! TLDR: good quick service, very oily food, overpriced, aesthetic nice! read more

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I didn't know what to expect after reading Yelp reviews. Came here for bday brunch and this place gets 5 stars for playing all the rnb jams! It was a party of about 14 and we were seated on the patio area. The server was very attentive for a large party. I ordered the State burger and Love potion 9 drink. The drink was perfect not too sweet and def packed a punch. I enjoyed it. The burger was great and I got onion rings instead of salad for $1 more. The onion rings are beer battered and delicious! I liked the bread of the burger but it was too big for the patty. The chicken and waffles looked good too. Downtown Redlands is such a cute area I wish I still lived out this way. read more

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A large group of ladies and I went here for lunch and had a wonderful time!! The waitress Becky was amazing... She was quick, kind, nice, polite on the ball with her serving us all!!! She made lunch a wonderful experience. The food was absolutely delicious and everything was perfect and cooked as what we asked. Looking forward to our next visit. By the way, the bartender was fantastic also. I will be telling all my friends about this place and make sure to ask for Becky. read more

Great food.. great sevice every time. We sat at the bar and the bartender Danny was great as usual. A++++ read more

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food was delicious and our server mia was amazingggg! made our whole evening with her service!

Loveddddd the happy hour menu. Their onion rings and burger were amazing. We also enjoyed their stuffed dates, they were so yummy and flavorful! I loved the dark atmosphere, it was so unique to the area! read more

Nice cozy place to eat and have a drink. Appetizers are excellent and burgers superb!

First time here, came with friends who have been here before it was remodeled. I thought the inside was very nice, not too dark. We started off with poutine fries. They were incredible. Not "authentic" poutine but the flavor was so good it didn't matter. They were piping hot. The meat was tender and juicy. The cheese was perfectly melted, and the gravy was the right amount to not cause the fries to be overly soft. In our group there was two drunken pig burgers, spicy patty melt, and Lobster Mac n cheese. I got the lobster Mac n Cheese, and it's the reason my review is 4 stars and not 5. The cheese was too "wet" so it kinda sat at the bottom of the bowl instead of coating the noddles. Not sure if this is why it felt bland. I actually had to ask the waiter to bring salt. I had a bit of my husbands burger and his onion rings. Incredible. The meat is pretty smoky flavored and so juicy without being messy. The onion rings were probably my favorite. Literally the BEST onion ring I've ever had. The friends really enjoyed their food too. The crust on the patty melt was the star. Good service, great alcohol selection, and pretty delicious food. read more

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I had the short rib tacos. They were delicious, so flavorful. One of my dining companions had a burger which she loved. Another had the mac & cheese and thoroughly enjoyed that too. The staff is very friendly and service was good. The only negatives are that the music was a bit loud for comfortable conversation and also downtown Redlands has severe parking issues That should be addressed by the city, but it shouldn't be held against the state restaurant. read more

Most of the food on this menu was excellent. I didn't think the spicy chicken sandwich was my favorite, but the burgers are excellent as our many of the appetizers. They have a happy hour, which is also great for small bites. Definitely a great place to get a cocktail or a beer if you prefer. I enjoy their old-fashioned. At dinner time and evenings, they are quite busy so there's usually a wait. If you want to avoid that go for an early dinner at five or 5:30 PM. read more

Wow! The location has a great vibe, service was fast, food was top 10. I had an Irish Mule and avocado tacos. We sat at the window and had a great people watching afternoon. read more

The State - Irish mule was excellent. - New American Near Me - Redlands, California

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The best burger in town! BlackBerry hamburger was amazing, I know it sounds word but trust me!!! Friendly staff and classy ambience!

First time my wife and I went to the state. Food was good and i would of loved to have an old fashioned but the waitress never brought it. The waitress was cold and was not interested to service us. She didn't come to check on us to see if we needed more water or if we need anything else. I asked for an old fashioned but she didn't bring it but wanted to charge us for it. We will not be going there again. read more

I was surprised The State wasn't as busy on a Saturday night. I made a reservation with ease and was seating quickly. For an appetizer, our server recommended the Fried Brussel Sprouts and it was much more than we expected. The goat cheese dip added the perfect tartness to the apple cider reduction. I've ordered the Pesto Chicken Sandwich in the past and absolutely loved it. However, when I ordered it tonight I noticed the bread wasn't as fresh and almost stale. I still enjoyed the night with a Girl Next Door which has been my go-to drink here. Great place to have a date night or meet with friends. read more

The State - Pesto Chicken Sandwich with a side of Salad - New American Near Me - Redlands, California

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The food and server Jade B was amazing. You can never go wrong with anything from the menu. Plus a great vibe. We love coming here. read more

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After waiting until our 8pm reservation (made a good use of time at a local cocktail bar), we were disappointed and wished we had gotten dinner elsewhere. I waited longer in line for the bathroom (which I needed to use before sitting down) than I did sitting at our table. Service was rushed. Food came before my cocktail and was mediocre. I was really hoping for more and wish I could give a better review, but I won't be returning here. read more

My dad and I had recently come in for lunch and sat near the bar. Rebecca was our server that day and she was awesome, she recommended the French onion soup which we both ordered. She also recommended a great cocktail for me to try. Her service was quick and friendly and my dad and I enjoyed our lunch experience. read more

Love their chicken and waffles! Great spot for brunch and vibes. Came on a Sunday morning, and got seated right away. Service here is great. Ordered the drunken pig burger with onion rings. When the order came out, it was served with fries. Worker quickly brought an extra side of onion rings -- they did not disappoint. Fresh onion coated with a light batter. Don't sleep on their chicken and waffles. The chicken was moist and crispy. And the waffles were light and fluffy. The drunken pig burger was juicy as heck. Unforgettable meal. Will be back! Chicken and waffles: $16 Bourbon bbq burger: $15 Truffle burger: $18 Drunken pig burger: $18 read more

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I love the look of this place, the interior is gorgeous! The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I had the Girl Next Door cocktail and poutine. The drink was refreshing and sweet but not too sweet. I wanted to love the poutine but it lacked flavor and a bit overloaded with braised short rib. I'll have to return and try another dish. read more

The State - Girl Next Door, refreshing drink made with vodka, elderberry, lemon juice & simple syrup. - New American Near Me - Redlands, California

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Here it is about 2 or so weeks after my visit and I wanted ti make sure I left a review for the great experience I had at this bar/restaurant. The service was impeccable. I'd came in the night before for one drink and it was tasty, so the next day I decided to come back for brunch. The hostess remembered me from the night before and gave such a warm welcome along with other employees. My server was great and made me two drinks that weren't on the menu. I told her how I liked my cocktails and she surprised me with two dif drinks. Both delicious. Food was great! Only thing I did not enjoy was the onion ring on my burger lol it was soft and had too much batter. Everything else, amazing. I will always come here now when I'm in the Redlands. read more

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Loved that this locations food is identical to the location in Rancho Cucamonga. Solid service, solid drinks, and I never leave hungry.

We had heard from so many friends to check out The State and it didn't dissapoint. We got there 30 mins early and had drinks at the bar. The staff were incredibly friendly and they have an impressive whiskey selection! The food was above average but not great. We had the stuffed dates appetizer (balsamic reduction is very sweet), the wedge salad with shrimp (small baby shrimp not worth the extra fee) and got a burger that was under seasoned. Overall, would highly recommend this place to meet with friends for drinks given the ambience and service. The food is good but could use some modifications read more

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This restaurant is a 10/10. The food was great for such a good price. Very affordable for the portion you get. A special thanks to our server Sierra and Jade. They kept checking up on us to make sure the service was great. They made this visit a memorable experience. The area is very clean and sanitized. Would go again. I suggest bringing a sweater it is very chilly... read more

The State - state burger - New American Near Me - Redlands, California

Just so so. Server was annoying. Menu is a little strange. Table wobbled all night. Can't stand that

Food and Vibes are amazing!!! Would highly recommend the shrimp tacos and the old fashion cocktail!!!

The original location. I have been to all The State locations and this is my favorite. The smaller size gives to a more intimate and exclusive setting for an excellent date night. Make sure to book a dinner their speakeasy, for a different drink menu that changes themes with the seasons. My year round favorite cocktail is a Black Manhattan, give it a try! read more

Drinks are delicious, love the vegan options! Vegan Tacos and pasta are super good. Really nice ambiance.

Service was fine Bottle of bubbly for $12 on a Sunday morning, YES, Please!! Hubs had a beer, red, he was happy We will return for food at a later date. We honestly thought the restaurant was closed and walked by. read more

TLDR: Shrimp tacos and Mac n Cheese are tasty and worth ordering! I stopped by the State with my bf on Saturday at 3pm and got seated right away. The service was good and we had waters given to us immediately! Throughout our lunch we were constantly checked up on and had our waters refilled. Our food took under 20 minutes to be brought out. The ambiance of the place is cool. There are mirrors on the walls and it feels woodsy. The lights are dim and the tables have fake candles on them (ours didn't turn on). We weren't famished so we decided to order lighter dishes. I was hesitant to order the shrimp tacos, but it was a great decision. They were very flavorful and the sauce paired perfectly with the crispy shrimp. The shrimp had just enough of the shrimp taste which was perfect since I don't like if it's too shrimpy. It also had a little spice which I LOVED. After finishing them I wanted more! My bf really enjoyed his tacos, but said he preferred the shrimp ones. I tried the braised short rib ones and the meat had a nice flavor, however it didn't give me the WOW that the shrimp tacos did. I'm not a Mac and Cheese girl but this one was really good. It tasted like real cheese and it even had a little spicy kick to it. It was creamy, soft, and stringy. The stringyness was a little much for me because it made it harder to eat, but it didn't take away from the flavor. Overall I would come here again to reorder the shrimp tacos and mac as well as try other items because I imagine they're also going to be tasty! read more

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