Flat top Bar and Grill

Name: Flat top Bar and Grill
Address: 17960 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA, United States, 92508-9255
Telephone: (951) 780-0114
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

4 (124)

$31 to $50

American

17960 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92508-9255

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Great for live music
Great for outdoor dining
Lively

Flat top bar and grill located in beautiful Woodcrest California. Enjoy our beautiful dining room and amazing outdoor patio.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am Sun 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(951) 780-0114
Website
http://www.flattopbarandgrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
We offer a wide variety of options to customize your food and drink menu, so you can plan the perfect event. Whether it's an intimate dinner party or a large-scale celebration we have everything in one place! website https://www.flattopbarandgrill.com/contact
Private party facilities
Whether it's an intimate dinner party or a large-scale celebration we have everything in one place! We can be reached at https://www.flattopbarandgrill.com/contact. A member of our team will be in touch! We can cater private events of up to 100 people and even provide your own bar and bartender with our newly-opened 2nd bar!
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
17960 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92508-9255
Neighborhood
Riverside
Cross street
Chicago Ave / Van Buren Blvd
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Steak Bites$20.00
Juicy & tender sirloing served with grilled shishito peppers & brussel sprouts with a blue cheese sauce
Poke Nachos$18.00
Ahi tuna cubes tossed with fresh sliced red onions, jalapenos, avocado & sweet teriyaki sauce, drizzled with house sriracha mayo on tortilla chips
Fried Brussel Sprouts$16.00
Flash fried brussel halves tossed in a balsamic reduction with cranberries, candied walnuts & bacon topped with goat cheese
Blackened Tuna$17.00
6 slices of crusted seared ahi tuna served with ponzu sauce & pickled ginger
Loaded Nachos$16.00
House-made tortilla chips, choice of chicken or steak, with pinto beans, pico de gallo & jalapeno. Served with a side of guac & sour cream
Seafood Stacker$20.00
Diced salmon, ahi tuna cubes, layered between onions, avocado, jalapeno and cucumber topped with a shrimp & drizzled in house jalapeno aioli
Crispy Chicken Wings$17.00
8 crispy wings served with a choice of dipping sauce: Garlic, Sweet Thai Chili, Teriyaki, BBQ, Buffalo or Lemon Pepper Dry Rub
Steak Poutine$17.00
Double crisp fries topped with tender sirloing, sauteed mushrooms, onions & house-made gravy
Chips & Salsa$7.00
Fresh seasoned tortilla chips served with house salsa
Fried Pickles$13.00
6 battered and fried dill spears served with ranch dressing on the side
Double Crispy French Fries$9.00
The Best Crispy Fries you've ever had
Bacon Wrapped Dates$16.00
8 California dates wrapped with smoked applewood bacon stuffed with goat cheese & a drizzle of balsamic reduction
Chili Relleno$12.00
Battered & fried poblano pepper, stuffed with pepper jack cheese & house-made salsa
Cheese Curds$13.00
Lightly breaded Wisconsin cheese curds deep fried to perfection with choice of dipping sauce
Kobe Sliders$18.00
3 American kobe beef sliders topped with blue cheese & caramelized onions on a brioche bun
Creole Shrimp$18.00
Jumbo tiger shrimp swimming in a delicious creamy Creole seasoned sauce with warm pita bread
Taco Flight$14.00
3 street tacos with 1 Carne Asada, 1 Chicken & 1 Shrimp served with onions, cilantro & house salsa
Hummus$15.00
Blend of ground garbanzo beans, sauteed celery, onions, carrots & parmesan cheese. Served with warm pita bread, sliced tomatoes & cucumbers
Braised Pork Bell$18.00
Large chunks of Braised Pork Belly over Sauteed Spinach & drizzled w/ Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
Truffle Fries$13.00
Our amazing Double Chrisp Fries Tossed in warm Truffle Oil and Garlic, & Parmesan Cheese
Sweet Potato Fries$10.00
Delicious Sweet Potato Fries, dusted w/ Hilalayan Sea Salt, & Served w/ Ketsup or Ranch
Jicama Poke Tacos$16.00
Guilt Free Jimama "tortillas" filled with cabbage, Poke, Cilantro, Jalapeno, & Sweet Thai Chili sauce
Soup of the Day$13.00
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Onion Ring Tower$10.00
Delicious flash-fried Onion Rings towered High, served with Ranch and Ketchup

Salads

Sub Salad Meat Upcharge: Salmon $14 | Steak $10 | Shrimp $12 | Chicken $8 / Ahi Tuna $14

Red, White & Blue$17.00
Strawberries, goat cheese, blueberries & candied walnuts on a bed of mixed greens with balsamic
Southwest Steak$19.00
Tender grilled steak with roasted corn, diced onion, peppers and tomatoes on top of mixed greens, drizzled with spicy ranch dressing & tangy BBQ sauce and topped with tortilla chips
Seared Ahi$19.00
Seared ahi tuna, cucumber, avocado and tomatoes tossed in a sweet Thai chili dressing
The Wedge$13.00
Wedge of iceberg lettuce, layered with blue cheese dressing & topped with tomatoes, red onion, bacon & blue cheese crumbles
Quinoa Power Bowl$16.00
Tri-blend Quinoa, field greens, Red onions, Cucumber, Fire Roasted red pepper, corn, pinto beans, avocado, cilantro, cotija cheese, salsa fresca and red pepper sauce on the side w/ a lime wedge
Watermelon Summer Salad$17.00
Spring greens w/ Watermelon, Cucumbers, Navel Oranges, Candied Walnuts, and Cranberries w/ Sweet Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing. Chicken +$8, shrimp +$12, steak +$10, Ahi Tuna +$14, Salmon +$14
Classic Caesar$13.00
Chopped Romaine, Croutons, Grated Parmesan Cheese w/ creamy Caesar Dressing. Chicken +$8, shrimp +$12, steak +$10, ahi Tuna +$14, salmon +$14

Burgers | Sandwiches

All served with fries. Make any Burger a Vegan Burger w/ an Awesome Patty for $4

Classic Burger$18.00
8oz grilled beef patty topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, served on a brioche bun with house sauce
BBQ Burger$18.00
8oz grilled beef patty topped with crispy bacon, onion ring & BBQ sauce & served on a brioche bun
Hangover Burger$19.00
8oz grilled beef patty topped with a fried egg, crispy bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion & served on a brioche bun with house garlic spread
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich$18.00
Grilled chicken topped with spicy aioli, lettuce, tomato and onion & served on a brioche bun
Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich$18.00
Chicken breast, ortega chili, onions, guacamole and pepper jack cheese with an aioli herb mayo
Wagyu Burger$24.00
8oz grilled wagyu beef patty topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles & served on a brioche bun with house sauce
B.L.T. Sandwich$18.00
Classic Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, w/ Aioli Sauce on Texas Toast
Lobster Roll$24.00
Chunks of Lobster, Grilled Onions, Cucumbers, & Coleslaw w/ Special Sauce on a Brioche Roll
Short Rib Sandwich$21.00
Sauteed Short Rib meat, broiled Cherry Tomatoes, Pepper Jack Cheese, Caramelized Onions, & Sauce on Texas Toast
Millionaire's Grilled Cheese$24.00
Chunks of Lobster, Crab, Prosciutto, Gruyere, Chedder, Fontina, and Garlick Aioli melted between Spinach and Grilled Sourdough
Flat Top's Signature Grilled Cheese$18.00
Sundried Tomato, Onion, Bacon, Mushroom, Spinach & Garlic Aioli melted Fontina & Gruyere Cheese on Grilled Sourdough

Pastas

Fettuccini Alfredo$18.00
Fettucini noodles tossed in rich parmesan cream sauce. Chicken +$8, shrimp +$12, ahi tuna +$14, Salmon +$14
Cappelini Lobster Pasta$26.00
Pasta served with sun-dried tomatoes, fennel, basil & lemon win sauce with a 4oz lobster on top
Lobster Mac N' Cheese$25.00
Homestyle mac n' gouda cheese mixed with large pieces of lobster & oven roasted topped with bread crumbs & fresh parmesan
Jambalaya$28.00
House made Zesty Jambalaya w/ Andouille Sausage, Shrimp, Chicken, Bell Peppers, Onions, Garlic, Herbs & Cajun Spices over a bed of white rice (no sub sides)

Entrees

Bone-In Signature Ribeye$44.00
16oz Double R Ranch signature top 1/3 USDA choice served with caramelized onions
Flat Top Filet$44.00
8oz Double R Ranch signature top 1/3 USDA choice center cut filet topped with house blue cheese crumble sauce
Lamb Pops$42.00
Charbroiled rack of New Zealand lamb served with mint jelly
Flat Top Tomahawk$99.00
32oz Butcher Block Upper 2/3 choice ribeye with Frenched bone-in. Served with butter, rosemary & 2 sides
Chilean Sea Bass$44.00
8oz pan-seared Chilean sea bass
Chicken Marsala$27.00
Chicken breast fileted in half & cooked with Marsala wine sauce, mushrooms and onions over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. No side sub
Honey Glazed Salmon$28.00
8oz Atlantic Salmon baked w/ a citrus honey glaze
Fish & Chips$18.00
House-battered & fried pub style Atlantic cod fish over a plate of our delicious fries & a side of fresh tartar sauce. No sub side
Baby Back Ribs
Choice of half rack marinated in sweet & tangy BBQ sauce, pan-seared & oven roasted, served with fries & house jalapeno coleslaw. No sub side
- Half Rack$28.00
Surf & Turf$64.00
8oz flat top filet with 3 sauteed jumbo shrimp & a 4oz Saddleback lobster tail, served with warm butter for dipping
Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken$26.00
Juicy grilled chicken breast infused with fresh citrus & herbs in a creamy lemon sauce
Boneless Short Ribs$36.00
Slow Cooked 8 oz. Boneless Short Ribs cooked in a Sweet & Savory sauce w/ Mashed Potatoes & Oven Roasted Carrots. No side sub
Twin Lobster Tails$44.00
Two 4 oz. Saddleback Lobster Tails served with warm butter
Chimichurri$38.00
Butcher Block 9 oz. Skirt Steak Reserve dripping in delicious Chimichurri Sauce, Garlic Toast, & side of sauce
Prime Bone In Pork Chop$38.00
10oz Bone-in Pork Chop on Bed of Mashed Potatoes & finished w/ Bacon-Apple Sauce. No Sides Sub
Pork Tenderloin$38.00
8oz Pork Tenderloin w/ Roasted Red Garlic Potatoes, & Drizzled w/ a Bacon-Apple Sauce. No Sides
Chicken Piccata$32.00
Grilled Chicken over Sauteed Spinach & Mashed Potatoes, w/ House lemon caper Sauce. No side sub

Sides

Sauteed Veggies$9.00
Roasted Asparagus$9.00
Loaded Baked Potato$9.00
Mashed Potato$9.00
French Fries$9.00
Sweet Potato Fries$10.00
Shishito Peppers$9.00

Desserts

Triple Layer Chocolate Cake$10.00
Served with vanilla bean ice cream & raspberry drizzle
New York Style Cheesecake$10.00
Premium New York Style Cheesecake served w/ choice of chocolate, caramel, or raspberry drizzle
Butter Cake$10.00
Sweet, moist butter cake served with wild berry compote & a saide of vanilla bean ice cream
2 Scoops of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream$6.00
Flourless Chocolate Cake$10.00
Rich, Flourless Chocolate cake served w/ fresh Raspberries & Mint
Tres Leches Lemon Cake$10.00
Light & Fluffy Lemon infused moist cake topped w/ Whip Cream

What 124 people are saying

Flat top Bar and Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
3.6Service
3.8Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Flat Top Bar and Grill offers "great food and ambience" with standout burgers and perfectly crispy wings. The patio is "beautiful" after its remodel, and live bands provide a lively atmosphere. Although service can be inconsistent, the "wonderful cocktails" and "elaborate menu" make it a spot worth revisiting.

124 Reviews

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Lynda
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I reserved 20 seats in a specific area well over a month ago. When we arrived, we did not have the seating we reserved and we were placed in the middle under the sun in three different tables. While everything did end up turning out just fine, It was very frustrating that there were no communications letting me know that we would not be able to sit all together. I feel Flat Top should’ve called me to inform me. Our waiter was disrespectful to one of our guests. She requested to send back her steak because it was overcooked and only slightly warm when it arrived at her table . Our waiter, Daniel, asked how long she’s been letting it sit there and then took his finger and touched the steak and said he thought it was warm. So unprofessional.! Otherwise, we love Flat Top the ambience the food and watching our friends in southbound Band .
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Angelica
Las Vegas1 review
2.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Waiter had a bad attitude. He wasn’t very attentive and he was disrespectful towards the end.
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Crystal
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Live band was great and as packed with people it was the service kept up. Burger was delicious and the lemon pepper wings were perfectly crispy.
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paula
Utah3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great ambience, good music. Cocktails we had were wonderful, I’ll go back again
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Leah
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food - good service and a nice ambiance!
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James VIP
Orange County7 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
It's Mother's Day, so I'd made a reservation for a late lunch. Not sure if needed or not, since most tables were empty when we walked in, but filled up a little as the time went on. We walked in and even though nobody else was waiting to be seated we stood there and took at least 5 min to even get greeted before being seated (we almost walked out). Immediately we noticed how loud the music was, so I asked to a quieter table. We got seated on the patio, which I was a little worried, because of the weather. The misters on the patio really helped. The food was really good, I'd go back to try other menu items. My hesitation to going back, and reasons for the rating, really the loud music.
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Karyn VIP
Los Angeles39 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Even with the reservation, they seated us in the bar. The service was fair, the chairs and menu had food on them and when I showed severe said he'd clean it but never did. The noise level was high and we were next to a group where they were vaping.
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Lisa
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great night… loved the band and the food was very good. I was disappointed they were out of Brussel sprouts but…it happens… Also, I ordered sugar on my pineapple margarita and received Tahine but, there again, things happen. All in all, it was a fun night with nice people, friendly service, good food and a great band (Southbound and Company)
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Bob
Los Angeles2 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
There was lots of confusion within the online reservation system. I made a res. for 6 ppl, no problem. Upped it on line to 8 ppl, no problem. Then I received a text confirming my res. for 12. There was no res for 12 so I replied. I later received another text stating my res for 4 had been confirmed. There was no res for 4 so I ignored it. When we arrived we were seated outside in a timely manner. The patio remodel is beautiful, by the way. The food is always delicious and comes out promptly after the orders are placed. The kitchen operation seems to be excellent. The "front desk" and servers seem to be very disorganized. Service is dreadfully slow, especially from the bar. Drinks take a LONG time. Our server (Taylor?) disappeared for about 15 minutes and we had to ask for help from another. Pre-bussing is non-existent...we had to clear our own empty plates and glasses to another table. On a busy Friday night there was an unused well (bartender station) at the far end of the room. Maybe hire a second bartender? Also they were out of Brussels sprouts which was a disappointment. The place, especially the patio, is lovely and the food is really good. We WILL be back.
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Lisa
Los Angeles4 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This place has potential to be good, but the food was inconsistent, service was poor and it was really loud with a live band (band was outside, and it was still really loud inside). I think if they work out their food issues and the service gets better, it will be really great.
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FAQs

Flat top Bar and Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (951) 780-0114.

Flat top Bar and Grill is rated 4 stars by 124 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

17960 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92508-9255

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Chicago Ave / Van Buren Blvd
Neighborhood
Riverside
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am Sun 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.flattopbarandgrill.com/
Phone number
(951) 780-0114
Catering
We offer a wide variety of options to customize your food and drink menu, so you can plan the perfect event. Whether it's an intimate dinner party or a large-scale celebration we have everything in one place! website https://www.flattopbarandgrill.com/contact
Private party facilities
Whether it's an intimate dinner party or a large-scale celebration we have everything in one place! We can be reached at https://www.flattopbarandgrill.com/contact. A member of our team will be in touch! We can cater private events of up to 100 people and even provide your own bar and bartender with our newly-opened 2nd bar!

Flat top Bar and Grill

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Steak & Eggs

Steak Bites

Pork Tenderloin

Appetizers

Steak Bites$20.00

Poke Nachos$18.00

Fried Brussel Sprouts$16.00

Blackened Tuna$17.00

Loaded Nachos$16.00

Seafood Stacker$20.00

Crispy Chicken Wings$17.00

Steak Poutine$17.00

Chips & Salsa$7.00

Fried Pickles$13.00

Double Crispy French Fries$9.00

Bacon Wrapped Dates$16.00

Chili Relleno$12.00

Cheese Curds$13.00

Kobe Sliders$18.00

Creole Shrimp$18.00

Taco Flight$14.00

Hummus$15.00

Braised Pork Bell$18.00

Truffle Fries$13.00

Sweet Potato Fries$10.00

Jicama Poke Tacos$16.00

Soup of the Day$13.00

Onion Ring Tower$10.00

Salads

Red, White & Blue$17.00

Southwest Steak$19.00

Seared Ahi$19.00

The Wedge$13.00

Quinoa Power Bowl$16.00

Watermelon Summer Salad$17.00

Classic Caesar$13.00

Burgers | Sandwiches

Classic Burger$18.00

BBQ Burger$18.00

Hangover Burger$19.00

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich$18.00

Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich$18.00

Wagyu Burger$24.00

B.L.T. Sandwich$18.00

Lobster Roll$24.00

Short Rib Sandwich$21.00

Millionaire's Grilled Cheese$24.00

Flat Top's Signature Grilled Cheese$18.00

Pastas

Fettuccini Alfredo$18.00

Cappelini Lobster Pasta$26.00

Lobster Mac N' Cheese$25.00

Jambalaya$28.00

Entrees

Bone-In Signature Ribeye$44.00

Flat Top Filet$44.00

Lamb Pops$42.00

Flat Top Tomahawk$99.00

Chilean Sea Bass$44.00

Chicken Marsala$27.00

Honey Glazed Salmon$28.00

Fish & Chips$18.00

Baby Back Ribs

Surf & Turf$64.00

Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken$26.00

Boneless Short Ribs$36.00

Twin Lobster Tails$44.00

Chimichurri$38.00

Prime Bone In Pork Chop$38.00

Pork Tenderloin$38.00

Chicken Piccata$32.00

Sides

Sauteed Veggies$9.00

Roasted Asparagus$9.00

Loaded Baked Potato$9.00