This is a lovely place to have a wedding reception, go to lunch or dinner or take part of their elegant Sunday Brunch. It is also the place to take out of town guests, especially at Christmas. ... More

This is a lovely place to have a wedding reception, go to lunch or dinner or take part of their elegant Sunday Brunch. It is also the place to take out of town guests, especially at Christmas. They have hundreds of animated decorations, lights and decor and is just so festive. There are also many little shops the area to browse around. We go at least once a year.
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I took my family here for a Sunday brunch. Everyone loved it. Excellent for special occasions. A little pricy but well worth it. Read up on the history.

I took my family here for a Sunday brunch. Everyone loved it. Excellent for special occasions. A little pricy but well worth it. Read up on the history.
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Sure it's pricey, but then again, aren't most worthy brunches? The historic hotel ambience of the Mission Inn and the array of food are definitely worth it!

Sure it's pricey, but then again, aren't most worthy brunches? The historic hotel ambience of the Mission Inn and the array of food are definitely worth it!
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The outdoor area rivals dinning any provincial European courtyard. However, the dining experience was ANY BUT. It was as if they were running short of staff and ran over to the local Denny's to... More

The outdoor area rivals dinning any provincial European courtyard. However, the dining experience was ANY BUT. It was as if they were running short of staff and ran over to the local Denny's to find some help. When taking our order, I expected her to punctuate the orders with gum smacking. She proceeded to ignore us for the rest of the evening except for when she would say demanding things like, "If any of you want anything, NOW's the time to speak up" (while tapping her pencil). Our waitress must have brought the short-order cook with her. My friend's pasta dish with ground lamb tasted like HAMBURGER HELPER. My salmon was very dry. I hated it. Please do yourself a favor and go across the street to Mario's or find a Denny's so that at least you pay for what you get. UPDATE: The waitress was fired due to that incident and others.
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The Mission Inn has the BEST Sunday brunch I have ever had! It's a bit pricey, but worth every penny! The service is outstanding, the food is phenomenal, and the atmosphere is great! I recommend... More

The Mission Inn has the BEST Sunday brunch I have ever had! It's a bit pricey, but worth every penny! The service is outstanding, the food is phenomenal, and the atmosphere is great! I recommend it to anyone living in, visiting, or just driving through Riverside. Be sure to make reservations, particularly if it's a holiday.
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