Best Restaurants for Business Meals in Riverside

A unique, beautiful experience! Difficult to reserve a table, as they tend to be extremely popular, and there's a good reason for that! The outdoor seating, even on a cold night, was warm and cozy. They offered seasonal apple cider, spiked or non-alcoholic, to keep guests warm. The atmosphere in the garden under beautiful lights is magical. The service was excellent, with the server approaching our table just enough times without being interruptive. The food was extremely fresh and delicious. I would have preferred one of the specials but felt it was overpriced. Expect to pay somewhere around $100 per guest, with a glass of wine and a shared dessert, although it could be a little less or a lot more, depending upon your selections. Worth it for a romantic, unique dining experience.

We booked this on the night of the Mission Inn Christmas lights festival kickoff. We were not disappointed. First of all, you get special access to the hotel, lobby and light show with a reservation. That alone saves tons of time and the burden of standing in long lines in the cold. Then there's the restaurant... What a beautiful example of early 19th Century California architecture and craftsmanship. All of the finishes from the molding and tile to the details in the Christmas decorations are beautiful. I felt like I was in a Bing Crosby movie - in Technicolor. Finally, the food and service are both 5 star! The buffet we enjoyed was curated with high quality, well made classics like shrimp cocktail, prime rib, salad bar and all the fixings. Beverages like lemonade and coffee were included. The service was friendly and very attentive. Just get here early for this festival. It took us almost an hour to get in and find parking, and the negotiate the crowds to get here from the lot. Crazy busy, but so, so worth it.

It was very nice. Other than my fish was a tiny bit raw on the end. It was very good. The waitress said she would give me a new piece. I was fine it was just a little bit on the end. Everything else was very good.

ribeye, mashed potatoes, and green beans were all great. as was the pessimist red wine blend. the bread pudding was a pass - was more like a dry muffin. nice and quiet so we could talk/be romantic.

Everything was smooth from the moment we arrived . The host was kind enough to accommodate our request of sitting outside . I will say our server maya was amazing she made the experience even better. She was very attentive and with an amazing vibe. She helped answered all our questions. Shout out to maya thanks for everything .