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Cooked over fire, served with care.

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214 Mercer Street
Riverside, CA 94000
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A seared steak with broccolini and red wine sauce on a white plate WOOD-FIRED · SINCE 2014 · KITCHEN & BAR ·

Welcome to Alder & Ash, a neighborhood dining room built around one wood-fired hearth, where farms within a hundred miles set the menu and the lamps stay low until late.

We opened in a former printworks in 2014 with one idea: cook everything over a real fire, and look after people the way you would at home. Chef Mara Ellison lights the hearth at noon and cooks with whatever the farms bring in that morning.

Dinner is unhurried. Your table is yours for the evening, the bread keeps coming, and the cellar holds three hundred bottles to pour from.

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Birthdays, rehearsal dinners, team suppers and the occasional wedding. Our events lead plans the menu and the evening with you.

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The Riverside Ledger
“The halibut alone is worth crossing town for. The bread keeps coming, the cellar is a joy, and the room makes you want one more glass before you go.”
  • Northbound Eats “Exactly what a neighborhood restaurant should be.”
  • City Table Guide Best Neighborhood Spot 2025
Chefs at work under the lamps of the open kitchen Candles and plates along a table at dinner Filament bulbs glowing above a chalkboard menu A glass of wine and small plates on the bar Chopped herbs and carrots on a wooden board Cocktails on a table in the dining room

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Reservations

Choose a time and send us your request. We confirm every booking by email within the hour while we're open.

  • We hold tables for 15 minutes. Running late? Call us.
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
  • Seven or more? Our private rooms are made for it.
  • No booking needed for the bar; half the seats are kept for walk-ins.
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214 Mercer Street, Riverside, CA 94000

(555) 014-2290

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Getting here

  • Two minutes from Riverside station, lines 2 and 5.
  • Valet from 5 pm, $15. Street parking is free after 6 pm.
  • Step-free entrance and restroom; the Cellar is reached by lift.
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Before you come

Anything else? Call us on (555) 014-2290.

Do you take walk-ins?

Yes. Half the bar and the chef's counter are kept for walk-ins every night, and we'll always try to fit you in the dining room too.

Is there a dress code?

No. Come as you are, whether that's straight from work or dressed up for the night.

Can you cook for allergies and diets?

Almost always. Most dishes can be made vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free. Add allergies to your booking and remind your server; our kitchen handles nuts, gluten and shellfish.

Are children welcome?

Very. We have high chairs and smaller plates for little ones, and early tables from 5 pm suit families best.

Can I bring my own wine?

Corkage is $25 a bottle, up to two bottles per table, for wines not on our list.

What if I need to cancel?

Just reply to your confirmation email or call us. There's no charge with 24 hours' notice; for private events, terms are in your event agreement.

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Give someone dinner. Gift cards are good for food, drink and private events, and they never expire.

Choose an amount and we'll email you a payment link, then send the card wherever you like.

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