RILEY'S ON SUTTER

We were visiting Folsom and looked for a place to watch the NFL Playoff Games. So happy we turned into Ryley’s!!! We sat in the bar area and the bartenders Zia and Sierra were amazing. They took great care of us. Kept checking in and making sure we had everything we needed. The food was great. We especially loved The Ryley Burger and the giant pretzel. Great atmosphere, chill, good food, and great service!!! Highly recommend!

We have been visiting this place since 2021, and for many years it was associated for us with a warm atmosphere, Spanish cuisine, attentive staff, and the feeling that you were truly welcome there – whether you came as a couple, with friends, or with small children. We have been here at different stages of our life: when we were just choosing a home, when I was pregnant, and later when our son was born. Every time, we left with wonderful impressions and delicious food. Unfortunately, our visit today completely destroyed that image. The restaurant has changed its name and concept, but still kept elements of the old interior, which creates a feeling of an unfinished transformation. In addition, the restaurant continues to use photos from the previous establishment, which no longer reflect the reality and are misleading for guests. The most disappointing part was the attitude of the staff. We were greeted in a cold manner. When we asked to be seated away from the busy area because we had a stroller and a baby, the staff reacted with visible confusion and even tried to discourage us, offering a high chair for an infant who is obviously too young to sit. Despite the restaurant being advertised as kid-friendly, we felt no understanding of our situation. We were also surprised when we were asked, “Are you just here for drinks or are you going to eat as well?” It sounded as if our presence was somehow undesirable. The food was another disappointment. The jambalaya that was described as a spicy dish looked and tasted more like plain rice mixed with sliced sausages and fried shrimp, without the expected flavor or presentation. A separate and very unpleasant issue was the outdoor heaters. They were not working, and the staff started refilling them with gas and lighting them with a lighter right in front of the guests. In the end, the heater next to our table was never turned on, despite our request. It was cold, our children were freezing, our four-month-old baby cried for about ten minutes because of the cold, and we had to ask for the check and leave as quickly as possible. The only positive thing I can mention is the presence of a changing table in the restroom. But this alone is not a reason to come and pay for a full family dinner. It is very sad, but for us this place is no longer what it used to be. We are unlikely to return, and unfortunately, we cannot recommend it anymore.

needing to track down the kitchen staff to demand the chimichurri recipe. anyone who likes steak or food in general needs to try the chimichurri steak bowl. the staff was super accommodating for our (huge) party, they kept checking on us and kept our drinks filled!

We enjoyed a another great lunch the food was great with large portions, atmosphere is lively and Zia our server-bartender was was excellent she even made me a not on the menu hot coffee surprise with whipp cream now called Zia special yes it was excellent on a cold day.

First time here since the Hacienda. No complaints about the cocktails 🍸 but, the grilled chicken on our salad was dry like it was yesterday’s dinner. That’s all.