Big Sky Bistro

I was intrigued by this restaurant that some said had good food but poor service. For me, for a Chinese restaurant, it is a must try. I'm an ABC (American Born Chinese), so I'm used to service that might be subpar. My husband and i went on a Friday night aims 730p. It wasn't too busy. The parking lot is a bit abandoned as the other businesses are closed on the south side of the building. I would suggest parking on the north side. We were greeted by a friendly waitress and seated right away. They gave us plenty of time to look over the menu but not so much that we were waiting-- it was perfect. The staff are Chinese (speak Cantonese), so this is always a good indication. I'm sorry to disappoint the naysayers, but the food was very good and the service was excellent. We ordered the Wor Wonton soup, beef chow fun and the combination plate with duck, soy sauce chicken (they were out of spare ribs--a disappointment) and crispy pork belly. All of the dishes were good but the pork belly was the star. It was perfectly crispy and tender. We will definitely be back!

i've been here once in the past and had a horrible experience so i thought i'd give it another try, it's average. the service on the other hand...we arrived right at 5pm, when it reopened and were first in line AND had a reservation. we waited nearly an hour JUST FOR A WAITER TO COME OUT, then another hour to get our drinks and order in, and ANOTHERRRRR hour for everything to arrive.the food is fine, there was only one dish out of maybe 20 that really stood out. the entire table questioned if we even ordered certain dishes because of how off it was compared to the description. some foods were/werent spicy like listed, some foods didn't come with the number of pieces like listed, some foods didn't come at all.(i miss you walnut shrimp)

This is my go-to dim sum restaurant in the Riverside area. It's definitely got the Cantonese dim sum house feel. I always wonder why it never gets buzzing like the ones in more Asian neighborhoods. But I enjoy the hidden gem feel of it. Food is reliable. Good dim sum options, has all the classics. You order from a menu instead of choosing from a cart being pushed around. Service is at a good pace. They really try their best to accommodate you. I wish the sweetened lemon tea had more lemon slices though. Love this place. Give it a try; it won't disappoint. They do good takeout too.

This place is my go to Chinese food spot. Their food is always delicious every single time we go. I LOVE their egg drop soup, I'm always on the hunt for a good one. This is the only one that reminds me of the one I grew up eating at one of my fav spots in Bakersfield, I had never found another one that tasted as good at any other Chinese restaurant. They also have really good chicken fried rice + their soup dumplings are so yummy. The first time I tried the soup dumplings I wasn't that into them but I tried them again recently and they're so good. I always come here with my family or with my fiancé. The service is always amazing and staff is nice. I always get the milk tea as well and it's basically unlimited refills. It's also very spacious inside, has good parking and many options to choose from on the menu. definitely our little gem here in Riverside :)

Love the food!! Perfect for sharing family style and friendly staffThe dimsum juicy xlb was amazing had to order 2 orders

I've been eating at Big Sky since I moved to Riverside 5 years ago. With a casual atmosphere, quick service, and never any wait times, I often go in my PJs for an improvised dinner when too lazy to cook.There are lots of vegetarian dishes to choose from. They're really good, but I do remember the animal based dishes being quite a bit better-- more flavorful and better seasoned. My favorite was the hand shredded chicken with jellyfish and the HK style spare ribs. The veggie dishes are light and healthy tasting though with less salt and oil in comparison. Personally though, when I want Chinese food, I want something home style-- meaning savory, saucy, and spicy.Prices have not been so good lately. I haven't come as much as I used to because of it. Other Chinese restaurants, closer to Rowland Heights-Pasadena are a lot cheaper and just as delicious. I still crave Big Sky on occasion though. It's one of the better Chinese restaurants in Riverside!

Dim sum in Riverside! Although the selection is not great, to be able to get decent dim sum without going very far is certainly a plus.Got the standard steamed shrimp dumplings, pork & shrimp dumplings, vegetables wrapped in tofu skin, Shanghai juicy dumplings, salt & pepper chicken wings, stuffed sticky rice in lotus leaves, Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce, and lobster noodles.They didn't have a seafood tank visible but the lobster was live and must have been kept in a tank inside the kitchen. The noodles were not the best, but passable. And if I can get fresh lobster noodles in Riverside, I am not complaining!The standouts were the Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce and the salt and pepper chicken wings. The broccoli was really fresh, perfectly cooked, and crunchy. Chicken wings were succulent and delicious. The other dim sum dishes were all quite decent. Service was not very attentive, typical of a Chinese restaurant that is not super classy. The restaurant is quite spacious, didn't feel cramped. My only complaint was that some of the prices were unreasonably high. $11.88 for the stuffed sticky rice in lotus leaves and the Shanghai juicy dumplings were just out of line. But overall it's not a bad place for Chinese food in Riverside.

Hard core Chinese food!! The real deal with many regional cuisinea. Support this place it is the best in the ie!!!!!!!!!

Offers an authentic Asian (Chinese ?) dining experience if you want access to its wide food variety, flavors and skill in preparing it. However, especially of note is the lack of service to the customer, and the lack of ambience to the customer's eye. Still, put it on your calendar a few times a year.

Love the ambiance the food. It's way better than what you can get in irvine ...Comfortable seats nice surroundings and clean restroom. You can't ask more than this.