Shindigs Country Kitchen Bar & Stage - Riverside, California

Sean P. C.

Stopped by Shindigs to celebrate my wife's Birthday!

Had a reservation for 5:30. Place was busy with allot customers enjoying the new restaurant.

We chose the Mango Habanero wings. They were tasty. Unfortunately they were undercooked. I'm sure with only being open for 2 weeks. The pressure to perform is probably on the staffs mind. Not a deal breaker.

Destiny our server was attentive through our time at Shindigs. She wanted to know our thoughts on the food.

Pulled pork was on point and tasty. Told Destiny the wings were undercooked. She chose not to charge for them. That was a nice gesture though not expected.

Restaurant has capacity for 100-150 for customers to enjoy there meal and company.

Bar area sits about 20-30 customers.

Place has a strong country vibe about.
Plenty of staff on hand. Staff was overlapping each other to make sure the customers were attended to.

Stop by and enjoy Riverside newest restaurant.
Make sure to make reservations. It's new and everyone has the same idea.....

jeannette G.

Omg this place is so much fun! Line dancing in the night and delicious food during the day! You have to try the candied bacon, the peanut butter goes so good with them. Love it here!

Bruce M.

Great food and service. It didn't take too long to get our food. There was no wait getting a table on a Thursday night. Will definitely come back.

LORENE B.

Went for the first time tonight. Not crowded yet, so we were happy about that. Have never been in this building, so I don’t know how it looked before now, but I really like the decor. The acoustics were good, music not too loud, and was pleasant. Huge bar with lots of seating. I gave the food 4 stars because the Candied Bacon was definitely not candied enough. And lady at the next table said same, so it’s not just me. It was also too chewy. Not sure how it was prepared, but please look for a better way. The sauce it came with was a sweet peanut butter, which was tasty. Just my thought, because I have had it before, but the very first candied bacon I ever had, was thick, crispy, and served with 2 sauces for dipping. One was a chocolate fudgy sauce, and the other was a caramel sauce, plus just a few apple slices with skins on, and some sea salt for sprinkling.
Hubby ordered the Rib Eye medium rare. It came out medium to medium well. Good flavor, (herb butter it’s served with gets 👍👍up), but the type of Ribeye was more a select grade, than a choice. It was a huge piece of meat, and the 2 sides, Cheesy mash? and broccoli, cauliflower medley were cooked to his liking.
Service was a 4 because the waitress did not know how the chef cooked his steaks to order, when hubby asked her. She did come back later and ask, so maybe she is new.
We did not order anything from the bar, because they don’t have Happy Hour, (we were told when we asked), and no price for bar drinks on the menu usually means the prices are not spectacular.
Line Dancing on Wednesday nights. Not sure if offered any other night.
We will come back, we search out mom and pops to try, and patronize the ones we love. I really want this place to make it, and would love to try the breakfasts here.

Sumrhot

Came in for the first time for breakfast today, ordered avocado toast the kids mini pancakes and an omelette. Very large portions. The apple bread they give you as a starter. Amazing taste fluffy. Looking forward to coming in again.

Ben B.

(Opening) This place was great the Mac and cheese is good and creamy and the service was nice I would help as much as you can stack plates, cups, etc the atmosphere is amazing with led lights, smoke machine, & spotlights that really add to the atmosphere.

Joshua G.

Atmosphere is really good, the only downside is that I order a buffalo chicken Mac and cheese, it’s was good but the only part I refused to eat was the chicken, felt and tasted fake chicken if that makes sense. very rubbery so it was a no go for me, co workers ordered a burger. 10/10 on that and fries were amazing.

Angela W.

This place it amazing! The staff is friendly and inviting, the food and drinks are fantastic, and let’s not forget about the atmosphere! Love the vibe and the dance floor that appears out of know where in the evening! I will be going back every week!