The Riviera Bar in Teignbridge

Really good chai lattes and good customer services provided by them always cheers me up talking to the staff it is a wonderful cafe

A first visit was excellent, I will definitely be visiting again. First class food and service.

Alas no more - for the time being.

Great place for a coffee and more.

Great for the kids playgroup, always very busy though. Closed for anything else other than playgroup on Thursday mornings.

Hemos comido en el Riviera muchas veces, pero nuestra última visita a mediados de diciembre era terrible. El servicio era muy lento y la comida llegó con todo o frío o frío en el medio. Carne de mi compañero fue un terrible combinación de ser tanto recocido y frío.

Popular local bar and restaurant, very trendy and well presented

Had arranged to meet friends here before Christmas to find it had closed up without any notice. Some of us had also booked for next week, but there is now a sign there saying it will be closed - those of us that had booked have not been notified.To be honest, this place had been going downhill since it was taken over (by some kind of evangelical "church" that has taken over the rest of the building). The food used to be great, but had got worse before the closure.Not sure if it is going to open again - the notice says it will. Hopefully, it will be taken over by someone who can return it to its former glory, because it is a great building with lots of potential.

i went with my friend for her birthday - we had to wait for over an hour for our dinner to arrive to find our medium steak was tastless and not medium cooked, no others were available so was offered a TAPAS -one dish came out cold, another tasted like the prawns had been defrosted and then frozen - complained and was the charged for the wine and not the dinner - they couldn't really as wed not eaten it ended up only paying for one bottle a complete shame and the most awful meal I have ever had out - such a shame for my friends birthday- completely suggest you eat elsewhere

Since the new ownership me and my friends are no longer able to have use of the upstairs area. The coke served is flat and watery, the beer served was off. Both drinks had to be returned.

Comimos en dos ocasiones durante nuestra estancia y nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos, una vez en un plazo muy corto. El personal estaba dispuesto a modificar el menú para satisfacer nuestras necesidades dietéticas y no podría haber sido más servicial. Ambiente encantador y un bar bien surtido. ¿Qué más se puede pedir. Espero volver a visitar pronto.

Normally we steer well clear of tapas in the UK but this was excellent and the Tuesday offer was good value - choose 6+ tapas and get 2 glasses of wine free. Generous tasty portions, reasonably priced with friendly service. Recommended especially in the off-season.

We visited the riviera today based on their November Sunday lunch offer, had a lovely walk on seafront then took our table inside, we both chose beef roast and it was delicious, tender and flavoursome beef, delicious roast potatoes and veg cooked perfectly. The pudding, Mmm ... Don't miss it !!

Let's not beat around the bush here - the building itself looks very impressive. Unfortunately, that is where the good points of this business begin and end. The drinks are appalling - gone off beer, 'orange juice' from a gun, cheap unbranded spirits, 80p gun mixers and what recognisable spirits they do have are premium priced for rubbish spit 'n' sawdust pub drinks.The manager seemed detached, uncaring and unfriendly, more concerned with babysitting her child than running her business. I did wonder if she actually does any work here as it seems to all be left to the assistant manager. It does beg the question why she is not running the place? There are flies everywhere, including in the vinegar bottles and just a cursory glance behind the bar shows the place to be a mess.The food is changing rapidly, having seen the previous staff all walk out due to what I can only assume is the ridiculous manner in which they operate their business - indeed, their new barman seems to now be their head chef if their website is anything to go by!The music is erratic and frequently interrupted by adverts as they are clearly streaming off the internet and the volume is either inaudible or blaringly loud.If you want rubbish attitudes, poor service and mediocre products in a cold and uncaring environment, this place is for you. Anyone else with half a brain should avoid at all costs.

What a lovely Sunday lunch. Great quality food and portions. Food, drink and service are very good and this place is worth a visit.

Excellent food very high standard and excellent service from the staff. Definitely worth going again

Not sure what the new owners are thinking.

Fabulous food. The roast dinner was really nice and atmosphere is lovely and staff are very friendly and cater well for all types of people.

Everyone is so friendly at the a Riviera bar and restaurant, lovely place for coffee and food. Great atmosphere.

I was very disappointed today at the meal we had at your restaurant. My wife is vegan and their was a mix up with the food to begin with. We could of dealt with that as these things happen. But the actual food was bland no flavour and poor for the money. Comparing the meal we had in shaldon lunchtime cost/ quality was disappointing. We did mention this to staff when asked about our meal,but they were not Interested and still took our money without any apologies.

Chose this place for a romantic dinner on a Sunday eve based on positive feedback online and spectacular pictures. We were bitterly disappointed as it's a pub disguised as a tapas bar, where they only served a roast dinner for lunch on Sundays.

We visit every year. Great place for drinks and lunch and is also dog friendly. The staff are very friendly

Four of us popped in here for coffee, which was fortunate as no food was being served - chefs day off!Great place to sit outside and watch the world go by - friendly waitress, working single handed.

We decided to visit The Riviera Bar for a roast dinner while on holiday after our excellent first experience, and it was just as good this time around, so we'll probably make this something of a tradition.The food was delicious and the gravy was absolutely sublime. Riviera easily do the best roast dinners we've ever had.Staff were also helpful. One the group wanted the beef well done, for example, and that wasn't a problem at all.If I had one piece of constructive feedback to give it would be to slightly increase the amount of veg for each roast. The dinner as a whole is pretty filling, but you only get, for example, one piece of cauli cheese (which was absolutely delicious btw). We all agreed that we'd have liked more veg, but other than that it was perfect.

Really good tapas, great to rent out the top floor, and the staff are brilliant and very friendly especially the young waiting and bar staff, such as shauna, scarlett and poppy and the new girl brianna great to hear that the church is not going to change anything about the bar.

The riviera bar was a very welcoming experience , the food very delicious hot and served quite quickly , we then had the tapas dessert which was excellent . Service was very good and the prices very reasonable , and so close to the seafront to walk of the meal afterwards if you wanted to, look at the sea and the lights and look back at the beautiful building you'd just had your delicious meal at!

First ever visit to Teignmouth for my wife and I, and what a lovely resort, After walking the length of the immaculate sea-front promenade and visiting the local shops, we decided to have an early dinner, as it was such a glorious day,it would then leave us free to have a few evening drinks. While we were perusing the menu outside the Riviera Bar, a lady came out and said, "if you're going to eat anywhere, then this is the place to enjoy a dinner", so we thought, why not. Dear lady, whoever you are, you were spot-on!Everything that came on our plates was fresh and perfectly cooked, and mouthwateringly delicious,We really cannot praise this establishment enough,and what's more, it didn't cost the earth! the bill, including drinks came to less than £22.If you ever visit Teignmouth, don't miss this one!

Ate tapas here prior to theatre visit. Good selection and tasty. One of our group chose a fish dish instead which they enjoyed. Pleasant evening so able to sit outside not so sure about the inside (upstairs appears to be closed).

Visited for a couple of drinks Kat who served us was very attentive and helpful with local knowledge good seating outside Kevin the bbq guy equally as helpful with local knowledge will certainly return great place! Thank you!

My partner and I dined here for Sunday lunch during our stay in Teignmouth. We had a difference of opinion of the food and value for money. I thought the beef roast was lovely with all the trimmings and was certainly worthy just under £11. The best bits were the Yorkshire and roast potatoes. If I could suggest improvements it would be that the beef should be cut slightly thicker as it was almost wafer thin and the gravy could use a little more flavour. On the whole though I think it was above average and whilst I would probably try elsewhere for Sunday lunch next time it would purely be for variety. The setting of the restaurant is lovely just set back from the sea front and the staff were polite and friendly.

Went a few weeks ago and really really loved the tapas.Very sorry to learn the old gaffer has left what a genuine nice bloke he was.Will watch with interest what happens now

Excellent Sunday roast with quality ingredients cooked properly. The Tapas is pretty special too. Definitely recommend the Pork Belly and sweet chilli beef.

Oh dear, nasty dull place with seating at the back of the bar. Cramped grubby table close to some sort of kitchen area, which had it's door propped open. We asked if we could eat upstairs, but soon changed our minds when we found it was empty with chairs upturned on table tops. Food OK but very slow service. Screaming children running wild in narrow dining area.

We visited 2nd August 2016 enjoyed a lovely meal - the food was outstanding however nothing compared to the gorgeous coffees we ordered to follow. Lovely atmosphere! We were shocked to find that this was the last day under this owner and that from the 3rd August it is changing hands. Hope the new owners keep up with the standards.

Looking for a quick and tasty lunch in Teignmouth and didn't want beach hut food. We left the pier and saw the Riviera! Had the open sandwiches of fish fingers (homemade) and bbq pulled pork. What you get for £6.50 is great value. The Focaccia is also brill, but a shade greasy. Location, food, drink and cleanliness of toilets were all great. We'll be back whenever we're in Teignmouth for sure.

Popped in for Saturday lunch with friends and ended up staying most of the afternoon. The staff were really welcoming and made us feel relaxed. John, the owner, spent time telling us the history of this former art-deco cinema. We managed to get a table on the terrace where we were able to chill out and watch the world go slowly by. The food was excellent - I can personally recommend the rib-eye, while my friends opted for the tapas which they ensured me was every bit as good as it looked. We were tempted to go back in the evening but our train was waiting to whisk us back to Dorset. Next time.

The staff were wonderful. Other diners were great to share time with. The food was superb. Cant wait to go back.Very clean and a perfect place to eat outside where being opposite the Sea front there was always something going on. We will be back

On a family break, thought we would explore and came across this place. Very unassuming from the outside. Once inside we were greeted straight away, seated quickly and drinks were with us in a flash. I choose the tapas option, sounds Spanish right! Not at all very Devon/ British options including crab cakes, black pudding with bacon and apple, tasters of the battered cod. The rest of my group went for the fish and chips. It was all delicious and plenty of it. Nice setting, friendly staff and great food an all round winner.

Thank you Riviera for a wonderful 40th birthday celebration on Saturday. Wendy, Paul, Bill & John, you could not have been friendlier or more helpful in planning our party. Thanks also to our two bar staff who manned the private bar so expertly. The food was great and the venue was perfect. As the weather was so good, we made full use of your balcony to soak up the wonderful views. I cannot recommend the Riviera too highly. Thank you for the best party ever!

We've been to the Riviera Bar a few times now and generally have the tapas. Absolutely fantastic flavours, I can particularly recommend the squid and belly pork. We've also had Sunday lunch there which is lovely with a separate jug of gravy which always goes down well.The staff are always friendly and the ambience is really good there. Can't fault the service at all.Can't complain at the prices either, very reasonable for such high quality food. I can highly recommend this place.

I just wanted to say Thank you for making the 50th Birthday Party such a great success! The venue is brilliant, the staff were so helpful and everyone loved the food prepared by your chef for the party! I am still getting people saying how nice the food was!!! A special thanks to the lady on the bar who was so nice and made us feel very welcome and like nothing was too much trouble. This is the third family party we have had here and you never disappoint! I would recommend your venue every time.

We called in here, and was amazed by the very friendly service, amazing food, and the nice relaxing atmosphere. Would recommend to all

Right across the green from the sea front this is a wonderful gem of place, great atmosphere, super friendly and helpful staff. The owner, John is often around giving the place a real personal touch. The primary reason I wanted to put this review up, apart from this being a great evening out, is to highlight the quality of the food available. The menu is limited compared to a lot of places you may visit but the quality is fantastic. A great chef prepares first class meals that knock the socks off many of the other restaurants in the local area. My particular favourite is the Linguini pasta dish available with mushrooms, chargrilled chicken or seafood. Super comfort food and in my humble opinion some of the best pasta I have had. Great steak, rib eye, tasty and cooked perfectly to your preference. Tapas is also on offer here, also superb. The wine comes in a broad selection and is of a very high standard and a reasonable price. This place is great for families, friends or just to pop in for a quick drink on your own. Always made welcome.

Have eaten here several times and the tapas is always fantastic. We usually have a sharing platter of bread and 6 tapas, which is plenty for 2 people and is great value. There is plenty of choice on the tapas menu and they often add new ones, so there is usually something different to try.Staff are nice and friendly. There is a good range of drinks, with a local ale usually available.

We stopped by the Riviera during our weeks stay in Teignmouth for an evening meal, the restaurant was empty but then it was after 8PMWe had a Tapas meal and this was good with no problems, service was good and the woman that served us was very friendlyPrice of the food was about average for the area, we only ate here once as we traveled around but i would eat here again for sure

Another delicious Sunday roast served on the sunny terrace by friendly and attentive staff. Beautiful beef, lovely roast vegetables and great wine. No wonder we keep going back.

Tried it out and was not disappointed good food, could have been a bit more meat and a Yorkshire pudding would have gone down a treat, overall very tasty roast.

Enjoyed a very pleasant tapas meal at the Riviera . Service was friendly and prompt and selection of tapas dishes suits both vegetarian and meat eaters, at a good price.Second visit to the Riviera and will be visiting it again.

I decided to try the seafood linguine and I wasn't disappointed. The pasta was cooked perfectly there was plenty of different types of seafood in the dish and the sauce was delicious. The squid was very tender, which is a good sign of fresh food and the prawns were large and juicy too. In fact, when I had finished it, I had that feeling that it was so good I wanted more of it, even though it was a very generous bowl full. The staff were very friendly and attentive without being overly so, and the price was very reasonable considering the standard of food. I wouldn't hesitate to come back with a friend or recommend it to someone else.

Another good night of great food and brilliant service! A great selection of meats, seafood and vegetable dishes.Very friendly and attentive staff.Great value for money.Don't take my word for it, try it out for yourself!

Has to be one of the best locations overlooking the "Den". Tapas we had was lovely, staff helpful, visit for a chillout !!

Celebrated my mother-in-laws 90th upstairs at the Riviera on Sunday 15th May. Everything from start to finish was 1st class. Lovely space for a private party, views from balcony amazing. Service & Food excellent. Thank you Dave & team.

Tried to make a reservation I was rudely told there was no reservation before the member of staff hung up.

We only stopped off for drinks so I cannot comment on the food here. Considering the location this bar has so much potential but the drinks really let it down, particularly the mojito which was so far away from what a mojito should taste like. I have no idea what that was! The inside is a bit dated and empty of customers which is sad as it is in a great spot.

A superb evening of flamenco dancing from a professional Spanish flamenco dancer - it is so good that The Riviera is prepared to host such specialised evenings as these and bring alternative culture to Teignmouth. More please!

Sadly in the end we didn't eat here as all contact was never responded to! So we booked other places. There are loads to choose from so we lost nothingWalking past it looked dated and very quiet. Bit sad looking really

Situated on two floors of what was once a theatre/cinema, The Riviera has one of the best atmospheres in town. I've never encountered any moody staff issues, which makes a big change. The staff are a delight, and the owner John, makes regular appearances, always interested in how his customers are, you're never made to feel anything less than welcome. The beers and wines are well kept and the food with the new chef in the kitchen has improved leaps and bounds in recent weeks. The steaks are stunning!!!

Hubby and I had booked this event well in advance and consequently were so looking forward to it.On our arrival in the room they had set up for this Spanish evening I had to say the only thing I thought was that no one further than two rows back from the front would be able to see the dancing properlyThis transpired to be a correct assumption as after the second dance the compere decided to suggest the audience move their chairs from the pre-arranged rows to a circle to allow everybody the opportunity to see all of the Flamenco dancers movements.I have to say that this is not the first time we have been to something so poorly organised here so perhaps not totally surprised.During the main 20 minute interval the compere informed the audience that tapas could be obtained downstairs. Hubby and I went downstairs to try and obtain some tapas but again there seemed to be total lack of organisation. There was no way we were going to be able to order and eat tapas as intended in the interval. Many people were requesting something typically Spanish to drink in the upstairs bar too but the staff could not oblige!Our evening was an immense disappointment from start to finish. However we must say that the very talented Flamenco dancer we watched was wasted at this venue.

My wife and I have just had a Sunday lunch at this restaurant and we both agreed that the meal was presented beautifully and cooked to perfection. We will definitely be returning. Highly recommend you give this place a try fabulous location what more could you ask for.

We woke up Sunday in our Caravan wanting a Sunday Roast and didn't know where to go so we googled a few places and read the reviews and this one come up saying best Sunday Roast ever so we thought we would give it a go. Glad we did there was quite a few of us 4 adults 3 kids and a baby in her pram didn't think we would get seated but they offered us a table good job as I was starving. The Sunday roast come out it looked huge and it was lovely the only things our family had to say was the gravy needs to be thicker as it was abit runny and us being from up North like thick gravy, and needs abit more veg like cabbage and maybe some other bits aswel. My Sister inlaw ordered pork and she was gutted she didn't get a Yorkshire pudding but the lovely lady went and got her some extra ones lol.Thanks for a lovely dinner.

Brilliant, relaxing and tapas top quality.Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone.The tapas option is a great idea for lunch and the choice is varied

Went back to the Riviera to celebrate our daughter's engagement. Fantastic evening - great food and really great service from the team. Thanks to John and all the guys at the Riviera.

At last a lovely sunny day in beautiful Teignmouth prompted a visit to the Riviera bar overlooking the Den. We enjoyed perfect flat whites on the sunny terrace while choosing our selections for lunch from the extensive tapas menu. Offer price is 3 for £12, proved to be excellent value for money and really tasty and filling. Compliments to chef for the food and to Bill for the coffees. Well done Riviera we throughly enjoyed our visit as usual. Would highly recommend this local business.

Having lived in Teignmouth a long time id never been here before until my friend came to visit. She spoke highly of this place so we decided to go there for the evening. I was not disappointed. Excellent service and food!

Visited the Riviera Bar for some Friday night eating. Ordered a mix of tapas for two and could not have been happier. Top quality, well priced and the politest young waitress ever. Good choice of drinks and nice and chilled. Would recommend.

I've eaten here two or three times now and I love the Tapas menu - and my friends and family have too. It's very reasonably priced and the food is excellent. The service is very good too. My only criticism would be that the Tapas menu is quite limited and could do with changing regularly to encourage local customers to return more often.

we called in after a long walk and thought we would try the Tapas, the food was excellent, a little dark in the area to back of bar but with the outside seating when warmer would highly recommend

Very warm and welcoming atmosphere in a modern restaurant. Staff were all lovely, went out of their way to make sure we were happy. Food was fantastic, would definitely come again!

Spent an unexpected day long day in Teignmouth so decided to grab a bite to eat before heading home. Went to the Riviera Bar as it was closest to my car on a freezing cold night. So glad we didn't park anywhere else! Service was warm and friendly and food great. The bar manager Bill is a true character and John a true gentleman. For a fluke find we will definitely be going out of our way to go back. Highly recommended

i went to a friends party it was an excellent experience and we all had dinner the next day food was amazing but the service a little slow dinner booked for 1 but didn't get served until 2 and it was very cold -

We had previously been to the Riviera for dinner functions at Christmas time etc and have been seated in the upstairs room which has a beautiful view and cosy feel.We therefore booked a table of six for a birthday dinner and unfortunately although the tapas food was very good, (cheese board a little disappointing though), the restaurant was very cold and un inviting as we were put out the back next to the kitchen. Therefore there was a cold breeze and smells of the kitchen. When we mentioned this, the restaurant staff kindly rolled over a portable gas heater for us, but the other side of the table were still cold.The food made up for it though, as it was lovely but unfortunately the surroundings not so. During one point I had to put my coat back on.We would definitely try it again, as the food was lovely, perhaps in the summer, when it's a bit warmer though!

Nice place to grab a bite to eat good menu also only problem was as we were eating outside there were a lot of smoker's

It was great to find somewhere close to the front where we could take the dog. The hot drinks we had were lovely, and the staff were attentive.

Another lovely Valentines meal, food was amazing, compliments to the Chef. 1st class customer service. Lovely touch red rose on tables. Pianist playing in the background, very talented.

Another lovely night a the Rivera bar valentines night meal, food was lovely and service outstanding and very romantic, and the pianist was outstanding, thanks to John, and all the staff, see you next year.

Good service nice staff food good nice position near sea front .... patio area good all year round good value all round ...

I went here on a day out with my Dad and his partner. There is a nice seating area outside if the weather is good. The service was second to none. My Dad went to the bar to enquire whether they could provide any food for me as I am vegetarian and gluten intolerant. He returned with the staff list (framed) of all the items on the menu marked with any possible allergies (extensive). I managed to find something to eat and changed a couple of items which they didn’t have any problem with. They also didn’t flinch when my Dad’s partner asked for a child’s portion of the fish and chips. Well done, it is so rare in this day to find somewhere that puts the customer first.

Luckily are normal place for Sunday lunch was closed - called and booked a table for 6 of us. between us we chose the sunday lunch and fish n chips. Served by friendly staff who made us welcome and looked after us and made sure we were happy- the owner introduced himself to us "John" and asked if we were enjoying are food. The answer was a huge yes, I can honestly say it's the most amazing Sunday roast I've had out in a long time.please can I have the gravy recipe! Had to try desserts and again wasn't let down. The whole meal was very very enjoyable and will be back time and time again. Thank you

Fantastic food, presented very elegantly, the service was impeccable considering they had a full house. We had made an impromptu visit, they were full but they very kindly accommodated us in the conservatory. The owner came out and had a chat with us to make sure we were all ok, which was really nice of him to do that, as you don't usually find the owner making sure all the customers are happy. Will definitely be returning as we were all really impressed with all aspects of service. Highly recommend this wonderfully friendly restaurant.

This would rate only a 2 if it wasnt for the quality of the service and the decent chips...Its been a long while since we had such awful burgers....the steak burgers were black, crunchy and cremated on the outside and over cooked inside..also the seasoning appeared to consist of an industrial quantity of salt....horrible !....by contrast the thick cut chips were superb.Also the beurre blanc sauce with the fish was again, incredibly salty , and like a huge quantity of soup.We would have sent it all back if we were'nt guests of the person paying.The service was excellent though, bright, professional and cheery.

My wife and I took advantage of the late December sun and mild temperatures to visit Teignmouth, a first for both of us. Feeling rather peckish we looked around for somewhere to eat and discovered The Riviera Bar, close to the seafront. From the good selection of lunchtime dishes we chose their 'Devon' Tapas, which offered three different dishes for £12 from a choice of six meat dishes, five fish dishes and five vegetarian dishes. Our choice was Crispy Pork Belly, Piri Piri Chicken and Sweet Chilli Beef, Szechwan Peppered Calamari, Grilled Sardines and Whitebait accompanied by Garlic rubbed Ciaibata. The food was well cooked and presented and there was plenty of it, representing great value for money. The service was excellent and John, the owner, was an attentive and charming host.

A group of 11 of us ate here for our mums night out and it was amazing. The food service and decoration of upstairs was amazing couldnt fault a thing. John made us all feel very welcome and the chefs and service staff did a fab job. Thankyou!

My family and I visited on a freezing windy day... Hats, coats, scarves the lot!! The Riviera Bar, instantly caught our eye, it's a warm inviting bar with a relaxed ambience, it is also clean!! So a big thumbs up straight away.A tapas menu, plenty of choice and I must recommend the selection of macaroons!!! They were divine! Ooh and the Lamb! Perfect for couples, family's, dogs and easily accessible with free parking not that far away. Our next visit will be very soon I am sure of it!

Love this restaurant, the food is amazing! Four of us visited last Sunday and had their roast dinner which all of us said was delicious. Also another great thing, dogs are welcome here and taken care of by the friendly staff and always get a treat:) ideal for a Sunday stroll and lunch.

Lovely friendly place,food was lovely and reasonably priced...felt relaxed and not hassled to leave as we had been there a while ..would go back again

Sat outside in late November and had Sunday roast. Was very good, unusual veggies plus the normal ones and lots of roasties. My pork had proper crackling .

A fantastic imaginative menu, beautifully presented dishes that really deliver on flavour. Amazing building that oozes character and charm. Wonderful staff that go the extra mile to make sure that you feel welcome. This is a real gem. What more could you want?

The food was ok but over priced for what it was. The ladies toilet was filthy. Such a shame as this building has prime location but is consistently devoid of people. The lack of atmosphere made us leave fairly quickly.

The building itself stopped us..stunning. We took the full Sunday Roast and rejoiced in a beautifully cooked medium/rare beef. Not your overcooked grey beef so often served up on a Sunday. Lovely generous plate of roasties and well cooked veg. too. Great service by warm staff. Will have to go back and try the tapas. ......Thank you all

Sunday couldn't have been better.....great venue right on sea front, lovely friendly staff and efficient service...........and what an excellent lunch!!!Beef was cooked to perfection with all the veg and roasties you could eat. Good place to celebrate with great company.... definitely be back!!

The service here was warm and friendly with the owner very visible. The food was well cooked and presented. We had lunch here one Friday in Feb 2015 and returned on the Monday of the same weekend as we enjoyed ourselves so much. I found the building really interesting as well. If ever in Teignmouth again I would certainly revisit.

We enjoyed a delicious meal, fish and chips with peas for him and tapas for me. All were beautifully presented and the taste was wonderful. Great bar staff who greeted us when we arrived and said goodbye when we left. All in a a very good experience well worth visiting.

This place has struggled a little over the years to find its identity. This year though they served Tapas - and it is excellent!

service was very slow and the restauant was not that busy.The staff were not very attentive to individual customers requirements,the drinks service was not served to match the time in the meal it was intended

We ate here in the evening, had a couple of good main courses followed by some excellent Tapas desserts. The beer was good and the sauvignon blanc was lovely. Also good service.

We have just had our silver wedding party upstairs at The Riviera, we had about 70 guests and there was plenty of room. We had a disco and live band. The balcony gave some outside space as well Would definitely use again. Thanks to John Bill Tony and the rest of the staff.

We visited this restaurant 2 years ago when we stayed in teignmouth and decided to go back again this visit, sadly the bar has now changed to tapas. The food was mediocre and the tapas portions small. We have a tapas bar at home and are used to considerably larger portions than this. The surroundings are impressive but the service definitely lets this restaurant down. We sat for 20 mins with dirty plates in front of us despite there only being one table of two in with us.

Dingy atmosphere. Mediocre meal. Tables too close together, giving the feeling that we were crammed in. Staff good and friendly. Gravy watery, not much taste. Didn't like the taste of the red cabbage.

Had a wonderful roast dinner here. Food was delicious - portion very generous and staff very friendly and attentive. Would recommend to anyone visiting Teignmouth!

Been to the Riviera 8 times ,we always call here twice a week when we go to Dawlish .which was 4 times this year .first day we had 3 dishes (tapas) each the food as always was to die for and service was great .(£12 each). second time we went we had the special ,2 meals and a drink for £10 each which is great value .BUT the service was very poor ,had to chase everything we ordered. i asked for our drinks and waitress said she would bring them to the table ,waited 10 mins then started walking to the bar and the waitress(dee?)said they are coming .i had the calamari which was over cooked when asked 25 mins after we finished the meal how was it ,I told the gentleman( waiter ?)it was chewey (over done) I ate it as I didn't want to wait another 20 mins while my wife enjoyed hers .tried to pay at the table but not possible so after 10mins went to bar again to pay .nothing said about my meal comments so just paid and went. so disappointed but will go again if the other staff on.