River Ranch BBQ and Bar 3750 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501

"This was our first time here. We all love the food and margaritas, and we will definitely be back, but the 2 things I didn't care for were the server and you need to make sure you're being charged for what you ordered, so make sure you look at the check before you pay. The other staff members who had to help with a refund were super friendly."

"Very disappointed. I was told this place was very good but oh boy today must of been an off day . The waitress was very nice. service was very fast but the food was so sad tasted old and mash potatoes were very vey bad . I was starving so I ate the pulled pork sandwich but couldn’t force down those potatoes. Don’t think I will be back. I do have to say it is a new name now river ranch before it was 50/50 slaters so maybe that ha something to do with it . New ownership"

"Food: 3/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Parking: 3/5 Family friendly: 5/5 Stroller friendly: 5/5 River Ranch is a nice little hidden gem in downtown Riverside when the old Slater 50/50 used to be. We came here on New Year's Eve, Eve around 7 pm or so. I'm a sucker for service and at this time the service was excellent and very accommodating. Citlaly was our waitress and she was phenomenal. There was a super chill DJ playing a variety of music to get people in the groove of things. We ordered quickly and got a 3 protein River Ranch combo with tri- tip, brisket and chicken. ($37.95). Brisket needed to be smoked longer and have more bark because it was a bit dry. Tri-tip was decent and chicken was so so. We also ordered chicken nachos ($18.95) and they were decent as well. Just seemed like a lot of the food is for fast consumption, almost like bar food. ( Which is not bad, but for the price could've been better). Stars of the show though were the cocktails. However I did get a mezcal old fashion that was $25, which I think probably could've been the same price as the regular old fashion $13-15. But anyway, it was good. Overall, not a bad place to come by. Next time I drop in maybe the food quality will catch up to the price and ambiance."

"Delicious food. Excellent service. We visited with my in-laws and our two young children. Our waitress was very patient when we spilled water, and everyone was so gracious when they cleaned it up. The food portions were amazing, and the food was flavorful. We will be returning and hopeful there won't be any accidents."