Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room

Here is a real reivew from a local. The food is outta this world 🛸 The Turquoise Room is where you wanna be, by the music, but they dont take reservations. SD in general is weird regarding holding reservations. Not sure if its bc people no show or what but they do take them in the main room by grill. Staff friendly, and dont cook your food lol let them, it is sooooo good!

Review of The Riviera Supper Club, we went to try their Happy Hour foods. This is unusual, I am a pretty harsh grader when it comes to food. This place was spectacular. We had two servers Andrew and Kim both of them were top-notch. We never had to wait for drinks or ask for service. Brisket corn dog.. is more like brisket sausage inside. It's fried in a homemade cornmeal dip. Very, very good, crisp on the outside with a nice soft breading on the inside. It comes with a homemade honey mustard sauce. You would find something like this at a fairground. It was comfort food the way comfort food is meant to be made and worth grabbing at LEAST one order. French onion was in a word, magnificent! The onions were so sweet, and with just a touch of wine, and the bread held a crispness in the soup. The deviled eggs were very traditional with little pops of bacon on top. Tastes like grandma made them in her kitchen with love. The potato wedges were more like baked potatoes with a French fry skin. Ask for salt. Add these with the steak skewers and you have a meal in themselves. But the star of the show was the steak skewers. The marinade is perfection! The tenderness the marinade gave them, melted in my mouth. How good were they? Well, I ordered 4 orders of them they were that good. Every piece of meat was a perfect cook to medium rare. Different size pieces on 4 skewers every one cooked exactly point on that takes talent. The only thing I was disappointed with was the bacon shrimp. They were overcooked and it made them chewy. They lost the flavor. I would suggest Key West pink shrimp. The sweetness of those shrimp with that bacon. That would put them on par with the steak skewers and that's a high bar it hit. This place is worth a stop.

The place is an interesting spot. It feels like a mix of the 50s in one part and 70s in another part. The service was great and everyone was really friendly and generally attentive. The drinks were also pretty good as well. The food came out quick but for me it was alright. I do admit that I'm not a steak eater and I think that this place is big on their steaks so I had their shrimp cake sandwich. It wasn't bad but it was pretty dense and really filling so I could only eat half of it and less than half of the steak fries I got with it. I'd definitely go back for drinks again though.

Happy hour Friday was jumping! Band at 7 pm. Retro vibe, plenty of parking Steak skewers and French onion soup were delicious

I had an absolutely wonderful time here. Great live band, delicious, food, wonderful service, and great drink selection. I look forward to coming back!

Our first time at the Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room! Great find! All of the cocktails on the cocktail menu sell for $8 during HH. They change up the cocktails every 3 or 4 months. Tonight we tried the bacon wrapped shrimp, deviled eggs, steak skewers (filet mignon-amazing) and corn dog bites.  We loved all of it! Sorry we didn’t take pictures before we devoured everything.  Oh, and the service was fantastic! Eli and Andrew were great as well as everyone we encountered.  We’ll be back!

Wednesday nights are my favorite nights. It’s live Jazzy/Swing music. Food is tasty, drinks are great & the atmosphere is nice. You gotta experience it for yourself & you'll definitely want to come back.

It is one of only a very few restaurants/ bars left with great steaks and prime rib, bacon wrapped shrimp, and live entertainment. Good prices, great service, and happy hour. Easy parking, wheel chair access. Don't miss out on this hidden gem!,

Moved nearby and have been a few times now. First was just dinner with 3 others. Everyone enjoyed their food. The baked potato really hit the spot and I enjoyed both the sliders, especially the shrimp one. Have been back for the live music/drinks and finally happy hour which was crowded (almost thought we weren't going to be able to get an order in) but great. This is the type of place you want to order a dirty martini at. Have enjoyed everything we tried... steak egg roll, wings, potato soup (although I think the potato chunks were a little hard), wings, tots. If only the bar was a touch bigger. I wouldn't show up there with more than 4 people.

DOO THE MASHED POTATO!!!!!!! Alright this is a steak house were you can cook your own steaks if you want(but you can't bring your own steaks to cook haha) This was one of those experiences when you get to the parking lot and you look at everyone you came with and say! ITS NOT YOU ITS ME!

I love the vibe at this restaurant! It's located in La Mesa and has its own parking lot, which is a big plus. I've been here twice and the Customer Service is always on point. The ambience is relaxing and the restaurant has dimmed lights, which makes it a little dark in there, but I love it! It's actually very relaxing and the food is delicious! We got the deviled eggs which were decadent! They were tasty with pieces of bacon on them, yummy! They come for eight pieces for $11 on the happy hour menu. We also ordered the steak skewer which came with some green onions and kimchi, very flavorful! Also ordered the burrata salad , it had so much burrata cheese on there, definitely getting that again! We also got a Caesar salad and added chicken. Everything tasted delicious!

We shared a steak at the Riviera supper club. It had a nice char on it medium rare. The service is great. The ambience is dark with kind of like red lights. They had a band playing very nice.

This place is such an interesting vibe and really had no expectations going into it as the photos were hard to figure out what the vibe was. I was so pleasantly surprised with the food and the service! It is in kind of a random area with not any other restaurants around. The interior feels like your in an old steak house restaurant and it's a bit dark with vinyl booths. Service was friendly and attentive, no complaints. Definitely be ready to eat some sort of meat if you go here. They are known for their steaks and some people will go cook their own in the communal grill. They do have some seafood too. The cocktails are good and they have a full bar. My friends got the house old fashioned and they stated it was really good. I got the rhubarb Paloma which was tasty but I wouldn't say there was very much alcohol. The best things we ate were pretty much everything! The steak skewer appetizer was probably my favorite as it had such a good marinade on it. Also the bacon wrapped shrimp were delicious. Everything was tasty but none of us ordered steak so I cannot write about that. Overall, pleasantly surprised with this visit as the food was delicious!

The ambience in this place is very exquisite. Low mood setting with dimmed lighting to create an intimate feeling to the place and with guests. The service was good, answered our questions and assisted us with the menu and what drinks would best fit our taste. I really enjoyed the drinks, I can't remember what I ordered but if you look at the picture the bartender should recognize it. The food is fulfilling, ordered the deviled eggs and ate them super fast. They were delicious! The wings were okay, I personally prefer more seasoning and spice but it was decent. The chicken thigh with mashed potatoes were good! I personally favored the side dishes more than the entrees, along with the subtle flavors of the drinks. I would definitely recommend this place & I would love to return and try more items on the menu.

My slam piece loved it here!! Hmm......tall bartender wit shave head really caught her eye...excelent service and food and drink reminds me of the show Cheers cant wait to see you all again with my wife Beverly

This place was great! New to the area and finally was able to check this spot out. Service was great. The food was delicious. I got the burger and split the baked potato with my wife. The burger was juicy and you can tell the meat is good quality. The drinks were delicious. They make a great martini! They have live music and a legit happy hour. I'll definitely be back!

4 stars for HH cocktails and food but 2 stars for steaks. All their cocktails are well prepared and meet our criteria of "craft". They're also a bargain during happy hour. The bar area is pretty small but we were able to snag the last booth on a Sunday evening. It's very dark in the bar area versus the dining room. For food, we recommend the steak skewers, wings and corn dog. The tempura asparagus would've been better with less batter. We stayed for dinner but the boys were disappointed in the quality and cook of the steaks. The steaks come with big grill marks reminiscent of a Sizzler but lacked the quality and flavor of steakhouses with comparable pricing. Can't go wrong with a baked potato. The creamed spinach had too much cream for my lactose intolerance. Mac n cheese was standard. Bottom line: come for the HH cocktails and food, maybe order the Mac n cheese or baked potato, but skip the steaks.

Executive summary: Service: 5/5 Depth of menu: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Flavor: 5/5 Good for groups: 5/5 Parking: 4/5 - get here early Go when HH starts at 4 pm. The patrons slowly start to populate this hidden gem in La Mesa and once you tasted the food you will see why the food and drinks sells itself. The seating area near the bar is where we come to get eat and drink. There are other seating areas adjacent to the bar but I prefer seating in the low lit bar section. The decor has kept most of the infrastructure so you get to experience a blast from the past from the 50's with the high leather back seats, the low lit lights in the bar area. Over the bar is a TV playing some nostalgic B/W movie. Now to the food. My go to dish is the grilled cheese sandwich! It is gooey, fresh and tasty. This sandwich is filled with layers of warm melted cheese in between two pieces or soft but warm white bread. They do not skimp on the cheese so you cheese lovers, this grilled cheese is calling your name! I must say this is a symphony of goodness on a plate. We also get the fried tempura asparagus-yummy and crispy. I recommend the deviled eggs with bacon-fresh and not overpowering on the flavor. The cesar salad is incredibly flavorful! Crisp Romaine lettuce leaves that are encased with freshly shredded parmesan cheese on top. We also get the jumbo fried chicken wings, these are do the job. My son ordered the cornbread-stuffed chicken, it was very good! Pan seared chicken breast, with gravy over mashed potatoes. My wife orders a mocktail, I forgot the name, I was so hypnotized by the grilled cheese sandwich. The vibe here is chill and they have live bands on some nights in the bar. The night we have eaten here we left before the band setup because we had food coma the food was that tasty for us! We come here every other week for the past month and I highly recommend a place that is chill and the food is a home run. There is a bar entrance and I restaurant entrance we enter through the bar, if you come when the sun is still out, let your eyes adjust to the low lit bar when you enter.

Yummy cocktails and a cool atmosphere I really liked this place! Great service, will definitely try to come back

Looked for a place in La Mesa for some steak. This place seemed to have decent reviews. This place looked about 50 years old it was 15 years old. Walking in it was dark , like really dark. The service at the bar was really good. Very nice and everyone seemed to actually enjoy working there. We ordered a filet, ribeye,baked potato and mashed potatoes. Everything was excellent. The steaks were cooked perfectly and well seasoned. The baked potato was massive with all the fixing. The mashed potatoes were garlicky and creamy. After our eyes adjusted it looked like an old school steakhouse. We enjoyed it all and will be back.

Came here for the first time last weekend to meet some friends for drinks and dinner. I've been to Turf Supper Club many times when I lived closer to downtown but in the 8 years since I moved to East county, I've never been to The Riviera. Clearly I've been missing out! The vibe is a little dark, but not too much, and though pretty busy on a Saturday night, we were able to chat with our friends without having to yell. We shared a variety of appetizers (wings, tempura asparagus, tots). I got the wedge salad with steak and it was crisp, fresh, and the steak made it a great main meal. Our friends split the ribeye (had the kitchen cook it) and a salad and said it was tasty and cooked to their preference. Drinks were strong and delicious (don't skip the espresso martini) and for dessert we had the bacon chocolate cake. Sooooo good! The service was slightly slow but I feel like that's part of the overall vibe...nobody is rushing you to eat and leave. The Turquoise Room (their bar area) had live music and it was fun to hear it while we were on the restaurant side. Would definitely recommend!

Its been over a month since this bad experience happened to me. Yet I still haven't heard a word from the email I have sent.

Food was good, service was excellent..I was just trying to figure out if it was a gay club or not...Either way I would go back for the food and music...The Ambiance was good.

I've been coming here for over 17 years. The food is good and the atmosphere is great! The new owners have done a great job preserving the retro vibe and the bar and drinks are always outstanding. The menu and business hours were drastically shrunk post Covid, understandably. It nice to see new things comping back on the menu and the bar and dining hours expanding. A true La Mesa gem.

I wish I could give this place 4.5 stars. I love this place. It has great food, great drinks and amazing staff. I ordered a steak, deviled eggs, Mac and cheese, broccoli, and a chocolate cake. Everything was full of flavor. The meat and sides had the right amount of salt and butter, and the cake was so moist I couldn't stop eating it! It had bacon on it! The bacon was crispy so the soft moist cake with the salty crispy bacon on top made for the perfect salty sweet combo. The cocktails are so good! They are worth every penny. I love that I'm the bar the barstools are lower so people like me that are short can sit comfortably. It's nice and dark and the music is great. They have live music at nice and in the back on the tv they show old classic movies. I was asked if I needed anything and felt well cared for! It's my go to spot for a nice drink and great food!

YES!!! I was so sad about the last review I posted in 2021. This was our go-to place for all celebrations and when it went downhill we stopped coming. We've been going for happy hour for the past few months and decided to give the restaurant a try again. The steak prices are almost double to what they were from the last time we came here but it didn't matter. We ordered hangar steaks (miss that giant cowboy we used to split), a giant sirloin, a baked potato that we split three ways, a Caesar salad that I'm going to be craving for a long while, and a house salad. We had to ask for the seasoning to add at the grill (they took it off from the counter from the last time we were there); love their teriyaki sauce, garlic powder (wish it was the fresh garlic they used to use), more salt and pepper and it came out perfect. I ordered my favorite Esquire Martini (also half the size) which was delicious. So happy, so full and looking forward to our next visit.

The food here was incredible! The staff got our entire order right and was very helpful! The vibe of the place plus the live music makes for a nice atmosphere well enjoying the delicious food that this place makes! Incredible and I would definitely recommend it!

Great happy hour! Bar was unfortunately full when we arrived, waited for a while standing inside but no one was leaving and there's really no standing room. Finally ended up ordering at the bar and sitting on the small patio outside ( 3 tables). Drinks and tots were yummy, tots have a kick. Will be back.

Always a good time here. Go during happy hour to enjoy all of the handcrafted cocktail options and large selection of appetizers. Servers are ontop of everything too!

The food was the best in the area, far surpassing the local grub. The service was friendly and efficient. The ambience was retro and threw my back to being a kid in the 70's going out with the family. This was my far and away the best place I have been in California.

My hubby and I tried this out last weekend. We sat in the bar area and it was lively. They had a weekend happy hour menu as well. We ordered a couple of drinks and apps. Everything was delicious and the service was friendly and impeccable. Loved the old school vibe of the jukebox and black and white westerns playing on the tv. We will be back !

Very pleasantly surprised! We were heading to a different restaurant when we realize that they closed earlier than we thought so we found this little hidden gem I did not know what to expect. The food was superb. We had the sirloin which was not expensive at all, very juicy and delicious, the carrots with maple and sliced almonds were so good, the stuffed chicken with cornbread, which comes with mashed potatoes and gravy was my favorite, so delicious! I also had the oasis drink, which was pretty good. And we had the wedge salad which was excellent. The dressing was lighter than usual but more flavorful. We really enjoyed our food. The service was also excellent. We sat at the bar and were very well taken care of. The ambience was cool and fun, there was a jazz band playing music and we were told that there's a different band playing every Wednesday Friday and Saturday. They also have a happy hour. we will definitely come back! I don't usually leave reviews unless I really like the place and I can say I totally recommend this one.

Hilarious bartenders, great spicy drinks, and yummy small bites. And wings! Get the wings!!

This place reminds me of the good old days. How the cool steak houses used to be. They have a cocktail lounge, the Turquoise Room where live bands play most nights. It's the type of place where you can cook your own steak on the big commercial grill in the middle of the dining room while sipping on a cocktail and enjoying the chill laid back vibe. The staff is always friendly and service quick and efficient. If you're not feeling like cooking your own steak, I get that, they will gladly do it for a small additional charge. But where's the fun in that? Everything here is a la carte, and the sides are all fantastic and huge. You can easily split them between 2-3 people. Even the baked potato is monster sized.

Easily one of the best places in San Diego. Super lucky to have this in La Mesa. Highly recommend coming in during happy hour and trying one of their delicious steak skewers.

I love this place! The first time I tried this place I was with co-workers and we ordered most of the happy hour dishes and none of them disappointed!! The dill pickle flavored wings were so fire! I wish it was a regular flavor they offer. You have the option to cook your own steak or the can cook it for you. The staff is really nice! This will be a regular in my steak rotation. Abd the portions are decent. The Caesar salad is fire and the banana foster omg!

Stopped in a Sunday night with no expectations. Four of us had dinner, and the food was absolutely amazing. The only disappointing menu item was the French onion soup... It was barely warm and overly thick. Other than that, the food was fantastic. Three of us had steak, one had the burrata salad , and all were wonderful. The food was flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Ended with a shared slice of bacon chocolate cake. The cake was densely fudgy, the icing was perfect. The service was excellent, but the only other consideration was that the restaurant wasn't very busy... To which we were surprised. Overall, we will definitely be back!

One of La Mesa's old-time favorites... you feel like you're stuck in the swanky 50s... Cook your own meal on the grill (great social experience meeting your fellow chefs) or have them prepare your delicious entrées... Mostly meat options, so make sure you eat meat... Drinks are awesome and Music happens a couple nights a week as well. One of the goto's...

This place is the best. Romantic when it's just the two of us but a lot of fun when it's a crowd. The food is great. We never leave without a slice of chocolate bacon cake.

Food was very tasty. Timing of dishes was waaay off, though. Only four people at our table, and not one person's main course was served at the same time as another. All came at different times, making everyone feel awkward waiting to eat. And I don't mean a couple of minutes apart--probably 20 minutes between the first main that was served and the last. Good food, but what was going on back of house?

CREDIT CARD SURCHAGE IS A HUG NEGATIVE, didn't see it posted anywhere, server didn't say anything about, didn't know anything about it until I got my receipt. There should be a law against that. In fact, isn't there a law against that??? You bet there is - SB 478 went into effect July 1, 2024 - Shame on you!!! Aside from that, the server was unfriendly, spilled our drinks (didn't clean up, bring napkins or apologize) didn't refill waters, didn't take away empty glasses when bringing new drinks, didn't bring napkins or plates with the food, the list goes on.... Two stars are because they have good happy hour prices and happy hour food selection is really great and delicious.

I loved having privacy here. The seating was well spaced and you weren't sitting on your neighbor's lap hearing their conversations. The customer cocktails were good as was the food.

Not good service, bad food. My husband had the hanger, it smell really bad. Even the waiter agreed that it smells bad. They charge for steakhouse price with very bad quality food.

The Rivieria Supper Club & Turquoise Room is La Mesa's crown jewel chophouse. It's vibe is that of the days of good old fashioned delicious simple food consisting of classic fares such as Wedge Salad to grilled beef. From the classic signage out front with the retro font, booth seating and vintage decor, everything at The Rivieria is old school. Its a great family vibe perfect for small to large parties. What makes The Riveria unique is the huge grill in the center of the main dining area where guests can cook their beef if they so choose. Here what the party of 7 order: * Deviled Eggs - It was good, your classic egg topped with bacon & paprika * Caesar and Wedge Salads - I preferred the Wedge salad as the iceberg was crisp and it was a good starter * Turquoise Tots - Super tasty with the bacon and bleu cheese dressing. Salty but nonetheless its tots * Ribeye (medium rare) - 16oz of beef goodness from Cedar river farms. Tasty with good ratio fat and protein. * Mushrooms - One of my favorites - sauteed in worcestershire, soy & bourbon. Definitely ordering this every visit. * Mashed Potatoes and Potato Au Gratin - Both were fantastic and pairs well with the entree * Bananas Foster (dessert) - Delicious! They light it on fire to burn that alcohol so eat it fast so you get good banana to ice cream ration. The Rivieria Supper Club is a great place for classic meals and great cocktails. You will be sure to leave full and satisfied. You can't go wrong with any of their cuts of beef. Great atmosphere with excellent service and a great wait staff. Make that reservation and visit The Riviera!

The food was good. I had Prime rib with baked potato and creamed spinach. Buyer beware they are priced individually. The service was very slow I sat in the bar area to eat. However once I placed my order the food did come out quickly and it was hot. The ambiance of the place is just your typical bar with music playing from the 50's. My waiter whose name I didn't get was friendly a little slow on attention but overall not a bad experience.

Love this place! The cocktails are always impressive and delicious. We love the bands that come to play here also!

We landed here for one of our happier hours. Drinks were absolutely delicious. I normally love chicken wings. The wings were dry. However, they were big & meaty. I also tried the soups on the hh menu, both were absolutely amazing. Great service, the servers/bartenders were awesome. They also had go on at 7. Great music, great food, and most importantly great drinks.

Great place to hang out with cool retro vibes. Good food and bar. Music several nights a week. Good service too. Often see the owner helping his team.

Such a cool atmosphere! You feel like you're being transported to the 60's or 70's. With this historic building being a staple in the area, it's the perfect place to feel like you entered a time warp. It's so cool you can cook the meat yourself if you want, or have them cook it for you. I've ordered the wedge salad and love it! I also ordered a filet and unfortunately they were sold out so they offered me a porterhouse, which was incredible. The cocktails are amazing!! They have such unique drinks and serve them so well! Definitely worth the visit next time you're in the mood for a good steak!

I had their Caesar Salad with Chicken and had them add avocado. It was delicious! Others in the party had issues with undercooked french fries and order delays. The restaurant is VERY warm inside. We had hem open the windows.

My better half and I come here when that internal clock inside of us says we need a comforting warm meal in our bellies and we feel like being extra cozy. It's tradition to come here for a night out to celebrate something special and we get dressed up for the occasion. The staff here is always friendly, accommodating and welcoming. The food is delicious and always tastes incredible... maybe even too good. Especially those deviled eggs! Those things are dangerous! My favorite drink here is the Hibiscus Paloma! *Beware: You WILL drink these down fast due to them being so yummy and you will hardly taste the tequila!!! Don't say that I didn't warn you! Our favorites: Deviled Eggs, Sirloin Steak, Sirloin Burger, Wedge Salad, Mac N Cheese Pasta.

Great food and service!! The steak skewer and wings appetizers were delicious, and all of the food came out pretty quick. Highly recommend the Paloma drink!!!

This was the worst experience I've ever had service was very bad always had to ask for something sat for 20 minutes could not get service for a drink so I went to get it my self and bar tender was so unprofessional and rude and they were cusing I will never go back or recommend anybody to go.

We walked in and noticed that the music was very loud. As soon as the hostess found out we had no reservation, she became louder than the music and was very rude. She told us that she could give us a table but we'd have to leave after an hour. She COULD have said, "I'm sorry but we are booked solid with reservations." From other reviews we can see we didn't miss anything worthwhile and aren't the first to be treated badly.

The Riviera Supper Club continues to be among the best in San Diego. The service was exquisite with superb attention to detail and wonderful ambiance. We had the Tomahawk with mashed potatoes and broccolini and it was beyond delicious. Our compliments to the staff, the chef and our waiter DJ!

Decided to visit The Riviera Supper Club on a Sunday evening. I was craving a steak and cocktail and found that the Riviera Supper Club was the only place open in the area that met my requirements. I sat at the bar area and quickly ordered a flat iron steak cooked medium rare, a side salad, and an old fashioned called "2 birds in the bush." The food was served in about 20-25 minutes and enjoyed it so much that i forgot to take a photo for this review. I ordered another crafty old fashioned drink and began to write this post while enjoying the 1950s music playing in the background. I noticed that several other groups had occupied the space since my arrival. I then ordered one last round of the "2 birds in the bush" before leaving and noticed a couple sitting at the bar. I thought that the Riviera Supper Club would be a perfect spot for a first/online date and will recommend it for the single and ready to mingle that have the opportunity to read this. Overall, the I had an amazing experience at the Riviera Supper Club on a Sunday evening and plan to return soon. I give it the seal of approval, using the official hashtag #craftdawgapproved.

Amazing place. Terrific service and atmosphere, steak skewers and my hubby loved the burger. Come check out Thee Oddz- such an incredible jazz band!