Best restaurants nearby The Mission Inn

Top on-site restaurants to try

Mission Inn Restaurant is the hotel's principal California restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and a Sunday brunch buffet beneath vaulted ceilings and colorful tile work. It accepts reservations and lists hours for all meal periods.

Mission Inn Steakhouse (Duane's Prime Steaks & Seafood) is the hotel’s refined steak-and-seafood option, open mainly for dinner and noted for a semiformal dress code.

Bella Trattoria serves Napoli-style pizzas, pastas and focaccia with sidewalk and patio seating facing Main Street — it’s more casual and useful for relaxed lunches or dinners.

• Mission Inn Restaurant — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch
• Mission Inn Steakhouse (Duane's) — Dinner (typically Tue–Sat)
• Bella Trattoria — Friday–Sunday service with patio seating

What to order and local specialties

At the Mission Inn Steakhouse expect USDA Prime steaks and seafood preparations as the core offerings; the venue emphasizes a classic steakhouse menu.

Mission Inn Restaurant focuses on seasonal California dishes and a Sunday Brunch buffet that includes champagne and mimosa service (Sunday brunch runs mid-morning to mid-afternoon).

Bella Trattoria is a good pick for Napoli-style pizza, fresh pastas and baked focaccia when you want casual Italian on Main Street.

• Steakhouse: prime steaks, seafood entrées, full bar
• Mission Inn Restaurant: seasonal plates and brunch options
• Bella Trattoria: pizzas, pastas, patio seating on Main Street

Hours, reservations, and booking tips

Mission Inn Restaurant posts specific hours for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch; reservations are accepted and it appears on OpenTable. The concierge can make and confirm restaurant bookings for guests.

Duane's/Mission Inn Steakhouse recommends reservations because dinner seating is limited and the venue is open mainly in the evenings on select days. The Steakhouse enforces an upscale business-casual dress code.

Bella Trattoria has more limited weekly hours and offers sidewalk/patio seating; check the hotel website or ask the front desk for the latest schedule.

• Ask concierge to reserve tables (especially for Duane's and Sunday Brunch)
• Bring a credit card for large-party reservations or no-show policies (the Steakhouse notes a no-show fee)
• If you need accessibility accommodations, request them when booking

Dress codes, atmosphere and where to go for drinks

Duane's/Mission Inn Steakhouse enforces an upscale business-casual dress code (pants, collared shirts and shoes; no shorts or baseball caps). If you have questions about suitability, ask the concierge before you go.

For cocktails and lighter fare, the Presidential Lounge and the California Lounge provide quieter settings with signature drinks and small bites; the Presidential Lounge lists set hours and a happy-hour period.

Afternoon Tea and Casey’s Cupcakes are also offered on property if you prefer a light daytime treat rather than full dining.

• Presidential Lounge — cocktails, signature drinks, daily hours listed
• California Lounge — small bites and cocktails in a relaxed setting
• Afternoon Tea — a daytime dining experience on property

Dining with family, children and special needs

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is family-friendly: children of all ages are welcome and the Mission Inn Restaurant’s Sunday Brunch includes pricing and options for children. Up to three children age 11 and under can stay free in the same room using existing bedding.

Menus at venue vary by restaurant; if you need child-friendly items, allergy accommodations or seating adjustments (high chairs, accessible tables), contact the concierge or the restaurant when you make a reservation.

If you’re staying in a specific room type (for example Junior Suite or Room (Mission)), note any special requests at booking and confirm with front desk on arrival.

• Sunday Brunch includes special pricing for children (hotel lists ages 4–11 for child price; under 4 complimentary)
• Request high chairs or allergy info in advance
• Concierge can help arrange private dining or special-occasion requests

Nearby walkable restaurants and quick options

Historic Downtown Riverside is a walkable district with cafes and casual eateries on Main Street within a short walk of the hotel; the hotel itself occupies a full block and is close to museums and the Fox Performing Arts Center.

If you want to eat off-property, ask the concierge for current nearby favorites and directions — Riverside Metropolitan Museum and Riverside Art Museum sit within a few minutes' walk of the hotel and the surrounding streets have additional options.

• Main Street sidewalk dining near Bella Trattoria
• Local cafés and casual restaurants within a few blocks
• Concierge can provide up-to-date walking maps and reservations

Practical tips for dining during your stay

Breakfast at the hotel is available for a fee (not included with standard room rates) and runs in the morning hours; guests often book the Mission Inn Restaurant for this service. Confirm breakfast times and fees when you check in.

If you have a specific room name or configuration you prefer (examples include Deluxe Room, Junior Suite, Room (Mission), Room (Glenwood)), note that on your reservation and mention dining or room-service requests to the front desk.

For busy periods or special events (weddings, local festivals), book restaurants in advance through the concierge or the hotel’s OpenTable listing to secure preferred times.

• Breakfast is available daily for an extra fee — confirm hours at check-in
• Use the concierge to reserve dinner, Sunday Brunch or private dining
• If staying for an event at the hotel, expect higher demand for dining — reserve early