Hotel Riviera

The Hotel Riviera is a luxury Devon hotel, splendidly positioned at the centre of Sidmouth’s esplanade, overlooking Lyme Bay. With its mild climate and the beach just on the doorstep, the setting echoes the south of France and is the choice of the discerning visitor in search of relaxation and quieter pleasures.

Behind this 4-Star Sidmouth hotel's fine Regency façade lies an alluring blend of old fashioned service and present day comforts with a style and ambience that justly reflects its AA four star rating and recently, one of only a handful to receive the coveted Gold Award from the English Tourism Council.

The glorious sea views can be enjoyed from the recently re-designed en-suite bedrooms, all of which are fully appointed and have many thoughtful extras.

In the elegant Bay-View dining room, guests are offered a fine choice of dishes from extensive menus, prepared by English trained chefs with local seafood being a particular speciality. This fine dining Sidmouth restaurant is also open to non-residents.

The Regency Bar has recently been completely refurbished to create a superbly relaxing environment. Entertainment is provided on many evenings by our Resident Pianist.

Here at the Hotel Riviera, we have a proud reputation for fine cuisine. Our Executive Chef and his team prepare discerning menus that combine international dishes with the best English cooking, featuring a selection of fresh local produce with an emphasis on seafood.

The restaurant is open to non-residents and an extensive à la Carte menu is available, as well as Table d'hote Luncheon and Dinner menus. Special diets and Vegetarian meals can be made available by arrangement. Dinner can be ordered until 9 pm. We are also pleased to make special arrangements for pre-theatre meals and also for children's high tea. Light refreshments are always available and can be served in the Regency bar, in the Foyer or on the patio during summer months.

Sample Dinner Menu
Served between 7.00 – 9.00pm

Crab and Lobster Cake
With Home Made Chilli Mayonnaise and Crispy Leeks
Ham Hock and Flageolet Bean Terrine
With Ciabatta Crisps, Pineapple and Chilli Compote
Grilled Capricorn Goats Cheese
With Marinated Beetroot, Pepper Couscous and a Red Wine Syrup
Char Grilled Asparagus
With Hollandaise Sauce

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Roast Yellow Pepper Soup with Sautéed Garlic
Passion Fruit Sorbet

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Seared Scallops
With a Sharp Apple Compote, Confit Celeriac Discs, Diced Vegetables
and a Vanilla and Mustard Dressing
Seared Spiced Salmon
With Pepper Couscous, Rosti Potatoes, Spring Onion Crème Fraiche and Caviar
Roast Rack of Lamb
With Baby Butter Spinach, Boulangère Potatoes, Ratatouille and a Rosemary Jus
Ribeye Steak
With a Tomato Compote and Mushroom Duxelle, Asparagus Spears
and Parisienne Potatoes

Vegetarian Alternative
Red Onion Tartlet
With Deep Fried Fine Beans and a Chive and Balsamic Reduction

A Selection of Fresh Vegetables and Potatoes in Season

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A Various Selection of Sweets from the Kitchen
Various Dairy Ice Creams and Sorbets

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A Selection of West Country Cheeses
Served with Biscuits, Grapes, Celery and Chutney

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Coffee and Petit Fours