Celebrating Our 45th Anniversary @ Duane's Prime Steaks @ The Mission Inn, Riverside, CA

Eric found the perfect restaurant for our Anniversary Dinner at Duane's Prime Steaks.  The bonus is that it's located in the Historic Mission Inn in downtown Riverside.

Our friend, Darla, took us on a tour of Riverside in 2021. This historic Hotel is the crown jewel of the City.    

The Lounge at Duane's

has a bar.

Live music

Eric & our Dirty Martinis

Crystal congratulated us

on our 45th Anniversary.

It's time for Dinner...

The Dining Room

The San Juan Hill painting by

Vasilli V. Vereshchagin, 1900

dominates the room.

We are seated nearby.

I take in the details of

the painting, featuring

Colonel Teddy

Roosevelt during our

leisurely meal

Our Server, Elise, asks if we are celebrating and is happy to take photos for Eric and me.

Elise recommended The Big Easy

 Red Blend by Fess Parker,

Santa Barbara, California.

Eric and I smile as we remember our time at Mardi Gras in New Orleans, aka The Big Easy.

Our shared Appetizer is a Crabcake

with Mustard Sauce, topped with

Crispy Artichoke, served with

Pomegranate Gastrique &

 Summer Greens.

Eric's Lobster Bisque is

made with Tarragon &

Chantilly Cream.

The Innkeeper Salad is made with

Romaine, Roddichio, Olives,

Bacon, Hearts of Palm,

Bleu Cheese & tossed with

a light Vinaigrette.

Eric ordered a Baked Potato with

his Ahi Tuna served with Soy Ginger

Cream Sauce, & Tomato garnished

 with Herbed Goat Cheese.

He ordered Truffle Mac & Cheese

 with Crispy Herbs for us to share.

My center cut Filet Mignon with

a Garnished Tomato.

The plate rim of our Double

Chocolate Cake is decorated

with Happy Anniversary.

I saved our review of dinner:  Each Course was superbly prepared according to our instructions and artfully presented.  Besides being known as a preeminent dining establishment in Riverside, Duane's Prime Steaks is a AAA Four Diamond Restaurant and its rating is well deserved. 

It is a marvelous place to dine and make very special memories.  

 The Mission Inn's illuminated

Archway bells welcome

evening Hotel visitors

& diners.