Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room
La Mesa
Restaurant in La Mesa, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room is worth considering for an easy La Mesa dinner when atmosphere matters more than a documented chef, cuisine, or awards profile. Book it for a social night out; choose Farmer's Table, Himalayan Cuisine, or Hacienda Cazadores instead when sourcing, cuisine specificity, or a clearer food identity is the priority.
About Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room is a La Mesa evening option with hours from Wednesday through Sunday, 4–10:30 PM, and a smart-casual dress code. It is best evaluated as an evening plan rather than as a venue defined by a specific chef, cuisine, menu format, awards, or pricing.
Book it with the basics in mind
The smart expectation is simple: treat this as a La Mesa venue where the planning details include the schedule and smart-casual dress code. The venue does not highlight a specific chef, cuisine, menu, ingredient-sourcing detail, price point, or award record, so do not book it expecting a specific menu format or a clearly defined premium feature. If you want another option to compare, consider Farmer's Table before committing.
For someone who has already been once, the next visit should be occasion-led and based on whether the evening hours fit the group. Use it when the plan calls for an evening outing in La Mesa from Wednesday through Sunday. If you are comparing other choices, Swami's Cafe La Mesa or La Torta Cafe may also be worth checking directly for their current fit.
Where it fits in a La Mesa shortlist
Himalayan Cuisine and Hacienda Cazadores are names to compare if the group wants to choose based on a different restaurant identity, while Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room works well when the question is simply whether its La Mesa evening hours and smart-casual setting fit the plan.
For a low-friction La Mesa plan, start with the schedule: closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday through Sunday from 4–10:30 PM. Use the full La Mesa restaurants guide if the night needs a backup, or scan the La Mesa bars guide if the better move is to compare options before or after dinner.
Planning details
- Location
- 7777 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- rivierasupperclub.com
- Phone
- +16197136777
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Riviera Supper Club and the Turquoise Room stages dinner as a deliberate evening ritual: two distinct rooms create a small theater of hospitality where pacing and formality matter as much as the food. A split-identity layout and a physical journey through the space lend the address an elegant, intimate air. In La Mesa’s suburban context the concept reads as thoughtful and slightly sophisticated: an experience built for lingering conversations and the ceremony of a well-paced supper.
Best For
This is a place to plan for the night rather than a quick weeknight bite. The supper-club logic, menus organized around occasion and pacing, makes Riviera a strong pick for date nights, group dinners, and celebrations where lingering is part of the point. Parties that want an evening to themselves will appreciate the venue’s two-room layout and differentiated registers; food-focused groups who want to savor steaks and a structured multi-course cadence also get the experience the format is meant to deliver.
Ordering Tips
Treat the menu as an occasion: expect a paced meal rather than a rapid turnaround. Lean into the house specialties (the Ribeye, Prime Rib and Tomahawk are called out as signature items) and plan your evening around them. Because the supper-club format is meant to hold a table for an evening, build time for multiple courses, shared steaks, and relaxed conversation. If you’re coming for a celebration or date, factor in a longer dining window to enjoy the room-to-room experience and the deliberate service rhythm.
Venue details
Ambiance
Retro vibe with dim lighting, live music in the Turquoise Room, and a social, packed atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails
Signature Dishes
- Ribeye
- Prime Rib
- Tomahawk
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 7777 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
Planning details
Location
7777 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Choose Farmer's Table if ingredient sourcing is the deciding factor. Choose Himalayan Cuisine if the group wants a clearer cuisine call.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room is the atmosphere-first choice in this La Mesa set. Farmer's Table is the better comparison if the decision is about ingredient-driven dining or value tied to sourcing, while Riviera is the cleaner pick when the group wants a supper-club-style night without a difficult booking process.
For cuisine-specific plans, Himalayan Cuisine and Hacienda Cazadores are easier to choose because the food direction is more obvious from the outset. Riviera works better for diners prioritizing ambiance and a full-evening feel over a narrow cuisine brief.
If value and speed matter more than setting, Swami's Cafe La Mesa and La Torta Cafe are stronger low-friction alternatives. Pick Riviera when the occasion needs more presence; pick those when the meal just needs to be easy.
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Compare Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room | La Mesa | No published awards |
| Farmer's Table | La Mesa | No published awards |
| Himalayan Cuisine | La Mesa | No published awards |
| Swami's Cafe La Mesa | La Mesa | No published awards |
| Hacienda Cazadores | La Mesa | No published awards |
| La Torta Cafe | La Mesa | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room?
Treat Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room as an evening outing in La Mesa. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday through Sunday from 4–10:30 PM, and lists a smart-casual dress code.
Is lunch or dinner better at Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room?
Dinner is the only option, as hours are 4–10:30 PM Wednesday through Sunday and no lunch hours are available. That makes it a stronger fit for an evening plan than a midday meal.
What are alternatives to Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room in La Mesa?
Names to compare include Himalayan Cuisine, Farmer's Table, Swami's Cafe La Mesa, Hacienda Cazadores, and La Torta Cafe.
Can I eat at the bar at Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room?
Bar seating is not specified, so call ahead before assuming it is available. The planning details include that the venue is in La Mesa, open Wednesday through Sunday from 4–10:30 PM, and lists a smart-casual dress code.
Is Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room good for a special occasion?
It can fit an evening occasion if the La Mesa location, 4–10:30 PM Wednesday-through-Sunday hours, and smart-casual dress code match what you need. The venue does not highlight a specific cuisine, chef, menu format, or private-event detail.
