Citrus City Grille “Outrageous Dining and Cocktails”

The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos

2765 Lakeshore Drive

Corona, CA 92883

951-277-2888

Type of Food: American Fusion

Price: $11.00 - $40.00

Date Potential: Expensive, yet probably impressive

Upon entrance to Citrus City Grille I felt a very familiar vibe similar to that of California Pizza Kitchen. This restaurant features a sleek modern lounge with a full service bar as well as a classy dining area accompanied by an outdoor patio complete with fireplace and heaters. It is worthy to note that Citrus City Grille was voted “best restaurant” in Riverside for 2007.

Your meal at Citrus City Grille begins with a warm loaf of bread complimented by balsamic vinaigrette. Although this bread and dip proves tasty by most standards, I must say that it does not even compare to the bread at Macaroni Grill or Taps Brewery.

The menu features items such as the “Kobe beef” burger, fresh fish, and also filet. The bizarre thing is that some of these elegant dishes that would most likely be served with fresh vegetables or mashed potatoes come with French fries instead. This is of grave disappointment. When you have to pay $30 for a piece of salmon served with fries, the price trumps the quality of food.

The overall service of the restaurant is what is to be expected of a restaurant of this stature. They feature a friendly staff that constantly ensures your comfort and overall dining experience. I would rate this restaurant a good place to take an evening date, you can dress to impress and not feel out of place. Citrus City Grille has two great locations, Riverside Plaza and Dos Lagos Promenade Shops, both perfect for a great night out. If a night out is not what you are looking for, Citrus City Grille’s ultra-chic lounge is perfect for an after dinner drink or two. I do have a bit of advice I am going to offer. Although great for a more expensive date, this is not the restaurant you want to take a group of friends. The prices are a little high relevant to the quality of food. Overall, this isn’t the highest restaurant on my list.

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The Counter “Custom Built Burgers”

The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos

2785 Cabot Drive Suite 110

Corona, Ca 92883

951-277-1711

Type of Food: Good old American hamburgers, sort of!

Price Range: $8.00-$13.00 per burger

Date Potential: A lunch date here, might be fun

True to its name, The Counter, is a one-of-a kind hamburger restaurant that allows its guests to custom build their burgers. Guests are given a menu with five steps and are asked to mark down exactly what they want, starting with what kind of burger: beef, turkey, veggie, or grilled, chicken and the size: 1/3 lb., 2/3 lb., or 1 lb. You can also choose to have a burger in a bowl—build your burger without the bun. Next, you choose your cheese, and move on to select toppings and sauce. Finally, you choose the bun. I must say the choosing your toppings and sauces are not as easy as it sounds. The Counter offers 27 different toppings and 17 different sauces! I had a very difficult time even deciding if I wanted a hamburger or if I wanted to try the burger in a bowl.

I finally decided to go with the burger in a bowl. I had grilled chicken on a bed of mixed baby greens, with a ton of toppings such as avocados, roasted corn and black bean salsa, Bermuda red onions, chili, and tomatoes, all topped off with a southwestern Caesar sauce. It was quite delicious and a perfect meal on a hot day.

The décor of the The Counter is very inviting. The open restaurant and patio seating is perfect for summer. The Counter has even thought of the kids and offers a game corner where the Wii can entertain the little ones. Although I would not recommend taking a date here for a romantic dinner, it is a perfect spot for a lunch date or a luncheon with the gals.

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