Sometimes finding a good place to eat in Riverside or the Inland Empire is hard. But not to worry, I put together a list of restaurants that I recommend. 🙂

Good places to Eat around Riverside and Neighboring Cities

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Lunch Prices:
Very affordable ($1 – $5)
Affordable ($5.01 – $10)
Expensive ($10.01 – $15)
Really Expensive ($15.01+)

  1. 42nd Street Bagels – 5225 Canyon Crest Dr # 34, Riverside, CA (951) 781-0310 Popular Cost of Lunch
  2. Acapulco Mexican Restaurant – 12625 Frederick St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 (951) 653-8809 Cost of Lunch
  3. Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar – 10773 Hole Ave. Riverside, 92505 (951) 352-0240 Popular Only in Riverside Cost of Lunch
  4. Asian Delight – 11875 Pigeon Pass Rd., Moreno Valley, CA 92557 (951) 485-3219 Cost of Lunch
  5. Black Angus – 290 E. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino CA 92408 (909) 885-755 Cost of Lunch
  6. Backstreet Restaurant – 3735 Nelson St, Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 683-6650 Popular Only in Riverside Cost of Lunch
  7. Baguette Bakery Cafe – 767 W Blaine St, Riverside, CA (951) 788-5300 Popular Cost of Lunch
  8. BJ’s Restaurant and Brewery – 22920 Centerpoint Drive, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 (951) 571-9370 Popular Cost of Lunch
  9. Cafe Sevilla – 3252 Mission Inn Avenue Riverside, CA (951) 778-0611 Cost of Lunch
  10. California Pizza Kitchen 3540 Riverside Plaza, Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 680-9362 Popular Cost of Lunch
  11. Chili’s Grill & Bar Family Restaurant – 12525-A Frederick St., Moreno Valley, CA 92388 (951) 653-1814 Cost of Lunch
  12. Ciao Bella – 1630 Spruce St., Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 781-8840 Cost of Lunch
  13. Crest Cafe – 5225 Canyon Crest Dr. Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 784-2233 Popular Only in Riverside Cost of Lunch
  14. Daphne’s Greek Cafe – 3540 Riverside Plaza Dr., Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 781-8690 Cost of Lunch
  15. David Chan’s Dragon House – 22456 Alessandro Blvd., Moreno Valley, CA 92553 Popular
  16. Denny’s – 1245 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 684-6171 Popular
  17. Elephant Bar Restaurant – 1050 E Harriman Place, San Bernardino, CA (909) 799-9177 Popular Cost of Lunch
  18. El Pollo Loco – 2720 Canyon Springs Parkway Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 597-1027 Popular
  19. Fazoli’s – 2885 Canyon Springs Parkway Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 656-6562 Popular
  20. Fugus Sushi Bar & Grill – 1299 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 781-1384 Cost of Lunch
  21. Get Away Cafe – 3615 Canyon Crest Dr, Riverside, CA 92507, (951) 786-3606 Only in Riverside Cost of Lunch
  22. Gram’s Mission Barbeque Palace – 3527 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 782-8219 Only in Riverside
  23. Grand Buffet – 23753 Sunnymead Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA (951) 601-9889 Popular Only in Riverside Cost of Lunch
  24. Honolulu Harry’s Pacific Grill – 370 N. McKinley Street, Corona, CA 92879 (951) 272-9753 Popular Only in Corona Cost of Lunch
  25. Islands 3645 Central Ave Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 782-7471 Popular Popular
  26. Jammin’ Bread Bakery & Cafe – 5225 Canyon Crest Dr., Ste. 34, Bldg. 13, Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 369-1869 Popular Only in Riverside Cost of Lunch
  27. Jose’s Mexican Food – 11875 Pigeon Pass Rd, Moreno Valley, CA 92557 Only in the Inland Empire
  28. Little Emperor Chinese and Thai Chisine – 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Suite 64, Riverside, CA (951) 683-1678 Only in the Riverside Cost
  29. Lucky Greek – 2770 University Ave, Riverside, CA (951) 787-0094
  30. Market Broiler – 3525 Merrill Ave Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 276-9007 Popular Cost of Lunch
  31. Mimi’s Cafe 12580 Day Street Moreno Valley, CA 92553 (951) 653-2511 Cost of Lunch
  32. Mission Inn Restaurant – 3646 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 341-6767 Popular Only in Riverside Cost of Lunch
  33. Miyako Japanese Restaurant – 5225 Canyon Crest Dr # 55, Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 369-6110 PopularOnly in Riverside Cost of Lunch
  34. Old Spaghetti Factory – 3191 Mission Inn Ave. Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 784-4417 Popular Cost of Lunch
  35. Olive Garden – 22880 Centerpoint Drive, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 (951) 656-3531 Cost of Lunch
  36. Outback Steakhouse – 22680 Centerpoint Drive, Moreno Valley CA 92553 (951) 656-4242 Cost of Lunch
  37. Qdoba – 12510 Day Street, Suite A-3 Moreno Valley, CA 92553 (951) 697-8822 Cost of Lunch
  38. Panera Bread 3560 Riverside Plaza Drive, Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 369-8855 Popular
  39. Pho Express Vietnamese Restaurant – 1766 University Ave. #102-104, Riverside, CA 92509 (951) 784-0171 Cost of Lunch
  40. Pho Saigon – 1450 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 369-0306 Cost of Lunch
  41. Pho Vietnam – 23715 Sunnymead Boulevard, Moreno Valley, CA 92557 (951) 2436837 Cost of Lunch
  42. Pick Up Stix – 5225 Canyon Crest Dr. Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 680-9817 Cost of Lunch
  43. Red Robin – 12625 Frederick St, Suite M, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 (909) 653-7975 Cost of Lunch
  44. Rising Savor – 3852 Chicago Ave Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 787-1133 Popular Cost of Lunch
  45. River Kwai Thai Cuisine – 22920 Alessandro Blvd # B, Moreno Valley, CA (951) 656-5409 Popular Only in Moreno Valley Cost of Lunch
  46. Roadhouse Grill – 3838 Tyler Street Riverside, CA 92503 (951) 509-9340 Cost of Lunch
  47. Sayaka Japanese Restaurant – 1063 S. Mt. Vernon Ave. Colton, CA. 92324 (909) 370-3424 Popular Only in Colton $$
  48. Simple Simon’s Bakery and Bistro – 3639 Main St., Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 369-6030 Popular Only in Riverside
  49. Souplantation – 228 West Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA 92408-3268 (909) 381-4772 Cost of Lunch
  50. Subs and Spuds – 5225 Canyon Crest Dr # 83a Riverside, CA 92507 (909) 369-1491 Cost of Lunch
  51. Sushi Station – 767 W Blaine St, Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 680-0688 Cost of Lunch
  52. Table for Two – 3600 Central Ave Ste 1 – Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 683-3648 Popular Only in Riverside Cost of Lunch
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Fast Food Restaurants

  1. AppleBees – 3820 Mulberry Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 369-7447
  2. Arby’s – 1320 E. Washington Street. Colton, CA 92324 (909) 370-1027 Cost of Lunch
  3. Bakers Drive Thru Restaurants – 1450 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 328-9016 Only in Inland Empire Cost of Lunch
  4. Burger King (BK) – 2167 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 684-2122 Cost of Lunch
  5. Carl’s Jr – 1250 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92507 Cost of Lunch
  6. Chipotle – 3525 Riverside Plaza Drive Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 779-1962 Popular Cost of Lunch
  7. Del Taco – 1255 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92501
  8. Domino’s Pizza – 4012 Chicago Avenue, Riverside , CA (951) 788-4141
  9. In-n-Out Burger – 23035 Hemlock Ave. Moreno Valley, California 92557 Popular Cost of Lunch
  10. Farmer Boys – 2901 Iowa Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 782-9003 Cost of Lunch
  11. Gus Jr. Burgers – 1666 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507 Cost of Lunch
  12. Jack-in-the-Box – 3886 Chicago Ave. Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 786-3974 Cost of Lunch
  13. Jack-in-the-Box – 5700 Sycamore Canyon Blvd. Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 787-8079 Cost of Lunch
  14. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) – 5225 Canyon Crest Drive Ste 84 Riverside, CA 92507
  15. Marcello’s Pizza 783 W Blaine Street Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 781-9996 Popular Cost of Lunch
  16. McDonald’s – 2242 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92507-4275 Cost of Lunch
  17. My Hero Subs – 3355 Iowa Ave #A, Riverside, CA 92507 Cost of Lunch
  18. Quiznos – 1201 University Ave Ste 103C, Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 328-9215 Cost of Lunch
  19. Popeye’s Chicken – 381 E. Alessandro Blvd. Riverside, CA 92508
  20. Rubios – 1201 University Ave, Ste. 102, Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 774-0023 Popular Cost of Lunch
  21. The Substation – 3663 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 683-4523 Popular Only in Riverside Cost of Lunch
  22. Taco Bell – 1420 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 682-0271 Cost of Lunch
  23. Togos – 1299 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 369-7018 Popular Cost of Lunch
  24. Subway – 5225 Canyon Crest Dr Canyon Crest Towne Ctr Ste 19 Riverside CA 92507 (951) 686-3785 Cost of Lunch
  25. Wendy’s – 12410 Day Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 (951) 697-0335 Cost of Lunch
  26. Wienerschnitzel – 1246 University Avenue CA 92507 (951) 684-5025 Cost of Lunch
  27. Yoshinoya – 24318 Hemlock Ave. #H, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 (909) 243-1231 Cost of Lunch
  28. Zorba’s Restaurant – 450 Iowa Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 686-5830 Popular Only in Riverside Cost of Lunch

Coffee, Espresso, Tea, and Drinks

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Drink Prices:
Very affordable ($1 – $2.50)
Affordable ($2.51 – $4)
Expensive ($4.01 – $6)
Really Expensive ($6.01+)

  1. Back To The Grind – 3575 University Ave., Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 784-0800PopularOnly in Riverside
  2. Boba Cafe – 1223 University Ave Ste 110, Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 275-9888Cost of Drink
  3. Coffee Court – 3649 10th Street, Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 328-0866
  4. Coffee Depot – 3204 Mission Inn Ave. Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 222-2263Cost of Drink
  5. Expresso & More – 3400 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 784-8000
  6. Jamba Juice – 12430 Day St. Ste. C-4, Moreno Valley, CA 92552 (951) 697-8880Cost of Drink
  7. Juice It Up – 2721 Canyon Springs Pkwy #103, Riverside, CA 92507
  8. Starbucks 1201 University Ave, Riverside, CA (951) 274-9605PopularCost of Drink
  9. Starbucks 1299 University Ave, Riverside, CA, (951) 786-0635Cost of Drink
  10. Riverside Brewing Co. – 3397 Seventh Street Riverside, CA 92501 (909) 784-2739
  11. Tapioca Express – 767 W Blaine St, Riverside, CA (951) 684-5597Cost of Drink
  12. Others..