Craftz Lounge - Riverside (CA)

5 /5 Connor H.: I had a fantastic dining experience at Craftz Lounge, located in downtown Riverside. The food was absolutely delicious, with rich and perfectly balanced flavors. The Pan Seared Filet Mignon was tender and juicy, paired beautifully with perfectly roasted vegetables and potatoes. The Shrimp Ceviche was incredibly refreshing, with just the right balance of tang and spice, and the crispy chips were a perfect complement. The atmosphere was equally impressive—stylish yet comfortable, making it a great spot to unwind. I also loved the music, which added to the overall ambiance and made the visit even more enjoyable. Their cocktails were also outstanding, crafted to perfection and elevating the entire dining experience. If you’re in Riverside and looking for a fine dining experience, Craftz Lounge is definitely worth a visit!

5 /5 Wandering in Paradise: Excellent dinner at Craftz Lounge in downtown Riverside! Really great menu, we enjoyed the lobster tacos, truffle mushroom pizza, and lobster and shrimp risotto. Great wine too. We sat on the dog friendly patio. Cool vibe inside with the bar. Awesome service, very friendly and accommodating. Recommend!

1 /5 Ronnecia Boyd: I came here with my dad for drinks and liked it enough to take my husband for brunch and he liked it enough to go for drinks this past Saturday. This was the first time that on one greeted us. We had to move dirty dishes from the table to the next to us just to sit at a somewhat clean table. FYI, no one picked it up until closing. We ordered the espresso martini because the last time we ordered, they were very good. Well, there was a different bartender and the drinks werent good. We sent them back and even paid an upcharge for a different liquor. We didnt taste the difference. After my husband asked for simple syrup to sweeten the drink, the staff member seemed annoyed, which is crazy because we are paying. One of the staff members ( short, dark hair) came over and said they were closing. Meanwhile theres about 10 people on the inside enjoying drinks and doesnt seem to be leaving anytime soon. She began to put chairs away while we were TRYING to enjoy our drinks AFTER my husband added simple syrup to make it half-way decent. Never asked if we wanted something else. We felt rushed and ignored, which is a different vibe we received in the past. MY GUESS IS THE MANAGER/OWNER wasnt there. I say this to say that employees will run your business into the ground. We are just two people, but we find a spot that we like and become loyal customers especially with small establishments like this. It seemed more like a friends hangout for the employees friends when we were there this last time, hence, why we were not receiving the service we should have received.

4 /5 Lindah: Great place to grab a bite and a few drinks. Our waiter, Roberto was awesome. The double fried chicken and prime rib smash burger was really juicy and flavorful. Its pretty meaty so me and my friend shared one. And we still didnt finish our halves.

5 /5 Stephanie De Leon: The food is exquisite! The ambiance and service are exceptional. We had the pleasure of meeting the chef and his passion for food really shined through during our conversation. He mentioned a new summer menu will be coming out on 6/28 which we will for sure be back to enjoy!