The Most Scrumptious Gastropubs in Riverside

Downtown Public

★★★★☆ 3.5 (873) • $$

"Abigail was great. She greeted us got us our wine. was attentive and very friendly. Very pleasant experience will come back again."

The W At Worthington's

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (174) • $$

"Quite literally the best meal I've had in Riverside! It's tough to find vegan spots in the IE especially sit down options. This place's decor is a vibe and the food. Is. SO. GOOD.We came for lunch and had...Vegan pokeVegan aguachileMexicali sliders (vegan)Brussel sprouts Vegan bologneseIt was legit out of this f*ckin world! I would 100% get everything again. Fresh, flavorful ingredients and a super diverse menu. The executive chef and sous chef clearly have so much passion for their work and believe me -- you can taste the love and care in the food!We will be back for sure to see how the vibe is later in the evening. But for a chill lunch with some gourmet eats, this hit the spot."

Luna Modern Mexican Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"Great high end restaurant with authentic Mexican cuisine!Chips were warm and delicious.. salsa had a great taste and was mild.I had the chicken fajitas with flour tortillas and everything was perfect.Service was excellent! Food came out at a normal pace ... about 1 basket of chips in!It was across from our hotel and we said we were just visiting and they brought us a complimentary flan on a big plate with "Welcome to Luna" written in chocolate. * side note... that flan was awesome!!!A very nice wine selection with a nice sit down vibe ."

Main Street Kitchen & Tap

★★★★★ 4.5 (503) • $$

"We absolutely love coming to this restaurant whenever we're in the area. They have the BEST Philly Cheesesteak sandwich and always an amazing selection of beers on draft. The calamari is also really good. I don't think we've ever been unhappy with anything we order here though. Service has been great too, it has a real locals vibe and a nice ambiance in a rather small space. Can't wait to go back!"

Rebels Burger and Brew

★★★★☆ 4.3 (182) • $$

"So we started with chips and cheese dip, which was so so good. And we also ordered garlic Parmesan wings, which were just as well flavorful and well cooked. For drinks, we ordered a butter pecan, which is a drink and a garage mango half. Both were really good. The butter pecan is very flavorful yet a little strong, which was a great combination. I will definitely order that again, at least twice. L O L. So the interior is always refreshing. There's TVs all around the entire room. They have two garage doors which are closed because it's cold but in the summertime when it's open, it's so nice to look out the street and you're able to sit out on their patio near the street. And of course the service the service is always great. They're always very attentive from the bartenders to the waitresses even the owner Rudy comes around and takes orders or make sure that you're doing well. As far as the employees, they're always great always with a smile on their face and everyone is always helpful. Just want to say thanks to Rudy and Ryan for having such a great establishment. And to the bartenders Kendall, Valerie, and Ryan. You guys are awesome! Thank you."

The Back Abbey - Claremont

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"This is my first time here. I wanted to venture out from my area, and since this place was near my PT, I decided to give it a try. I was looking at the spicy fried schnitzel sandwich. My server, Amelia A. said that was one of the most popular ones, so I was glad to order that for my first meal here. It was delicious as I had imagined!! Crispy outside and flavorful and juicy chicken. And the side salad was fresh and had perfect flavot and amount of dressing. Food and Service were all excellent. The ambiance was nice, cool, and relaxed casual atmosphere.I would definitely recommend coming out here to give them a try. Thank you, Amelia and Back Abbey team, for a great meal and service!!"

Spade And Spatula

★★★★☆ 4.3 (390) • $$

"So many options for both meat eaters, and non-meat eaters. There's also smaller portion entrees for the smaller appetites. Great kombucha flavors too!"

Safe Haus Craft Beer & Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (447) • $$

"One of our go to local tap rooms. Great service, great food, and awesome unique beer selection.. IYKYK SUPPORT small local businesses"

Flower Hill Bistro

★★★★☆ 4 (70) • $$

"Views and the best stuffed mushrooms I've ever had. We've been here a handful of times and it's truly one of the best places to sit, take in the beautiful view, eat, and of course drink. This bistro is located at Miramonte Winery. It sits on top of a hill. The food is great and one item really stands out and that's the stuffed mushrooms that are delivered to your table straight out of the oven still bubbly and extra cheesy. They're stuffed with goat cheese, garlic, Brussels sprouts, and topped with Asiago and mozzarella for an almost crispy crust and then drizzled with some sweet balsamic glaze. Heaven in your mouth. I'll keep coming back as long as nobody fucks with the mushroom recipe or decides to take them off the menu."

The Rustik Fork Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"One of the best places for steaks. They have Australian wagyu steaks. I had the sirloin and it might as well have been a ribeye. So tender and so tasty. I was shocked to see it was not crowded. Beautiful mash potatoes. Cocktail was perfect and the affogato dessert was delicious. The prices for this casual steakhouse made this even better. Casual place with fine dining food."

The Pub At Chino Hills

★★★★☆ 3.6 (712) • $$

"ALL HAIL THE CHEF!! We stopped by today at about 11:45, not too busy, with a few large groups dining. The front staff was pleasant, as always. The food took quite a while, but it was well worth the wait!! I must say, the carnitas Benedict and the duck chorizo chilaquiles were outstanding!! Come to find out, the chef was working alone, yet the food came out hot and on point!!You think the owners would have had a little extra kitchen staff on hand for the Mother's Day weekend. They should be giving the chef a bonus after today's amazing work!!Yes, chef!!"

Kluddes Kitchen + Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (577) • $$

"Decent place to chill and have a beer . The pork belly tacos were delicious. The service was quick and friendly. Will definitely be back"

The Rookery Alehouse and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (510) • $$

"Always great time at rookery been going here for years they always treat us like family great food and service. Eat inside or outside beers are on deck great list to drink"

Uptowner Pub & Patio

★★★★☆ 4 (81) • $$

"Cute place with an intriguing location - it's a shame about that cover photo. No need to be all in your face about disliking the president. Weird choice. The bartender was nice enough, but it was weird he didn't know how to make a snake bite or a black and tan."

The State

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"Had dinner here for my sons birthday yesterday We were a party of 5 got seated right away Food was delicious Ambiance inside was nice Service was good our waitress Mary Kate I believe was the only server there"

Ebullition Brew Works

★★★★★ 4.5 (26) • $$

"We loved the Carlsbad location so we were excited Ebullition moved closer to our neck of the woods. The new location feels a bit industrial. They are currently operating under a soft opening with a limited menu; they plan on a grand opening in the new year. There is generous outdoor seating and the indoor area is divided between a bar and table seating. We went on a Friday night and the bar area was lively but in no way rowdy. This would be a great place to meet up with friends. Glad to have this establishment as part of our local scene!"

The Back Abbey - Upland

★★★★☆ 4 (228) • $$

"This was my 1st time coming here, came here to celebrate my friend's birthday. Liked the vibe of this place, food was good and the service was decent so you're probably wondering why 3 stars well let me tell you... I could not believe that after spending over $300 I was told they would charge me a $15 cake cutting fee because I brought in my own birthday cake, which I still do not understand why especially because I was the one who cut the cake and the server did nothing. I could understand this fee if they sold Cakes but they don't. And because of this I will not be coming back. Hey Back Abbey DO BETTER"

magilla's grill

★★★★★ 4.6 (9)

"Let me tell you something My Hemet Valley Friends, I was driving through Hemet to San Jacinto to drop off my young lady friend, and an ol friend shared with me about this little spot that has the greatest drinks and bartenders, but where it gets even Better, they have a very busy kitchen attached, "Magilla's Grilla" I believe it was called. I had axed some folks/regulars there at the Bar "what's up with this kitchen, it smells Delicious, and busy". That same good Ol feller handed me the Specials, and Said "if ya have a hard time choosing let me know. And he was right, it all looked and smelt delicious. I finally choose a Dirty Birdy or sumpn' like that, and my you're lady friend had the best Gillys Italian Sausage. She shared a piece with me, almost made me think I chose the wrong meal, but it's all the best food, I've seen in a Bar since I was a youngster Trust me Folks, give em a try, No disappointment here"

The Stackz Co

★★★★☆ 4.2 (632) • $$

"If you want a good sandwich with great flavor, come to Stackz. It's a small place that is easy to miss but the service is good and fast. Good to stop by for a quick bite or to hang and watch a game and shoot some pool while having a drink."

Chimak House - Riverside

★★★★☆ 4.3 (165) • $$

"Had been wanting to try this spot for a while but for the life of me couldn't locate the entrance. I now realize they split the location with the sushi spot and do not open until 5pm! Chimak wings were absolutely delicious! I ordered the sweet and spicy 5pc that came with fries. Their onion rings were also really good as well and they come with ranch, ketchup and honey mustard which I loved bc I love honey mustard. It's pretty dark inside but it was nice and chill vibe. Service was good and food was great! Looking forward to coming back to try their other flavored wings. Great place to end the night."

Fourth Street Mill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (506) • $$

"Even though it was raining hard and hailing when our group of six had lunch yesterday, we had a wonderful time at Fourth Street Mill! We ate at one of the high tables outside, and appreciated that we could do that in Los Angeles in November despite the weather. We started off with fries and fried green beans. Both were excellent! Everyone enjoyed their food, and in particular, my sister-in-law really liked her Brussels sprouts salad with salmon on top and I really liked my vegetarian burger. I had never been to downtown La Verne, but I look forward to returning."

Etiwanda Roadhouse

★★★★☆ 3.8 (305) • $

"Family friendly on a Sunday afternoon. Live bands on Fridays. Always friendly bartenders."

Ramsey St Sports Bar And Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (482) • $$

"This review is for Ramsey Street Bar and Grille now occupying this space (I notified Yelp that it's a new place, crickets).What a great find we stumbled into. Basic bar and grill menu but someone in the kitchen cares about the quality. We split a French dip. Which was thinly sliced tritip on brioche bun. Tender but would have liked it a bit less done. Now let's talk about the fries! I saw a review mentioning that these are the best fries and ignored it, but guess what? The huge pile of steak fries was amazing. The friendly bartender told us it's a multi-stage process the chef has devised. They were even good leftover. He said the onion rings are awesome and on the rings, mushrooms and pickles they use beer batter from in-house brew. There are wings and burgers (I only snapped one side of the menu). He said the mixed basket is huge for sharing.We had several interesting socal microbrew ales. Some taps were down or they'd have 8 more. This is a clean and comfortable place, looks new/refreshed inside. Electronic darts. Pool table has its own room/nook. Outdoors has a bit of a patio off its parking lot. I think there are events many nights and they for sure have taco Tuesday and prob other.The bartender passed the time with us most congenially (was afternoon slow time). I wish it was closer to me as I'd love to return (still thinking if the fries a week later) but I'll for sure be stopping by when I pass again. It's very close to 2 freeway exits."

The Salted Pig

★★★★☆ 3.8 • $$

"I LOVE the Salted Pig!!! I have been coming for years for the Bloody Mary and dirty fries!! The service is friendly and the server is attentive. The vibe is super chill, a great place to come and have drinks and good food!!"

Wicked Cow Burgers and Brews

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"Do not get intimidated if coming here on a Friday night. While it does more pub vibes in the evenings, definitely some good food here! Food was so delicious even for a couple folks not coming here for a cold drink.Shout out to Chelsey (sorry if I spelled name wrong!) for being the only server there. She is worth 10 in 1. She is quick on her feet and attentive towards everyone there and servicing the bar too. Love her and her French fry earrings and just the sweetest. Topping it off she gave us some stickers. Would come back again but only on the nights she's there haha."

Blackbird Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.6 • $$

"My husband came across a few of Blackbird's plates on someone's Instagram reel and -instantly- a brunch date was set for our next day off together! We came with reservations made for 1pm on a Friday thinking it'd be busy, but upon arrival quickly realized we may not have even needed it. Aside from us, there were only two other couples there, which didn't bother us one bit as that usually means faster service. We ordered the bottomless mimosas, my husband ordered their recommended burrito and I ordered the huevos rancheros. My plate had just the right amount of heat (spice) and full of flavor! My husband agreed. He ate his burrito so fast I forgot to take a picture but he was content- though not blown away. Only thing I did want to mention as my husband asked me to, is that my plate was brought out first, and stayed that way for a good 5-10 minutes. He just wished we both been served at the same time- and although I did share my plate with him, he just felt as if it would've been nice not to be left without a plate to eat for so long while I was already eating. I will agree- as all guests being served together promptly is usually* the norm for most restaurants. Also, be careful where you set down your mimosa glass on the tables as there are deep crevices in certain areas and my husband learned the hard way when his mimosa glass toppled over when he set it down near one of the crevices and it consequently spilled onto the table and onto him. Overall - the waiter and greeter were pleasant & food tasted great so we would definitely return and try some of their other newer plates!"