Riviera 31 (Los Angeles, CA)

Riviera 31 is a cocktail lounge located at the Sofitel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills, with a pretty substantial menu.  Let’s see some of the bar bites in action!

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The lounge area is decorated in the old-Hollywood style with photograph stills from classic movies.

Riviera 31 (Los Angeles, CA) on The Episodic Eater
Riviera 31 (Los Angeles, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Strawberry Basil Martini
demidoff organic vodka / muddled strawberries / fresh basil
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Eggplant Caponatta
served with grilled flatbread

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Tuna Petite Gourmet Tartine
mini ficelle, tuna crudo, caramelized onion, gribbich sauce, arugula

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 Lobster Petite Gourmet Tartine
French bread, main lobster, golden brown corn, truffle aioli

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Shortrib Petite Gourmet Tartine
french bread, toma cheese, market root vegetable salad

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Prosciutto Petite Gourmet Tartine
olive bread, tomato concasse spread, fresh burratta cheese, basil
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Provençale Flatbread
vine ripened tomatoes, sautéed onions, mozzarella, torn garden basil

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Wild Mushroom and Salumi Flatbread
angel’s salumi, mozzarella, parmesan

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California Cheese
honeycomb, grapes, mini ficelle bread rouge 
et noir triple / san andreas  / toma

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Flights of Fries
truffle, sweet potato and parmesan parsley, hand cut fries 
served with harissa, pesto & roasted garlic aioli

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Kale Caesar Salad
bay farm organic tuscan kale, garlic crostini, shaved parmesan

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Charred Brussels Sprouts
apple chutney, lardons bits

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Tuna Cones
ahi tuna, chive, lemon zest in sesame cones
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Sumac Shrimps
tomato fennel marmalade, raita

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R31 BURGER 21
certified black angus, artisan brioche bun, tomato concasse, wild arugula, caramelized onion, toma cheese, hand cut French fries

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Grilled Steak Frites
prime flank steak, marrow bones bordelaise sauce, hand cut french fries
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Dessert Flights
3 flavors of homemade sorbet: mango, white peach, raspberry
trio of mini french pastries
trio of mini crème brulee (vanilla, praline, chocolate)

Riviera 31 (Los Angeles, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Riviera 31 (Los Angeles, CA) on The Episodic Eater

For a bar, the bites were done well and would be a good snack between drinks.  Just be a bit wary of putting the items on your tab, because it certainly adds up!  For me, the two highlights were the Lobster Petite Gourmet Tartine and the Crème Brûlée flight.

What are you favorite bar bites?

Riviera 31
8555 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 278-5444


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