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French restaurant in Tochigi, Tochigi
What should I order at Restaurant Rivage?
What to order
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Fish Mousse With Sauce
Recommended because one reviewer called the white fish mousse main dish especially delicious, saying the sauce was so good they finished it with the baguette.
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Shimotsukare Terrine
Recommended for its unique local flavor and surprising originality; reviewers said it was made with Tochigi’s traditional dish shimotsukare and was so tasty that even children praised it.
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Chicken Hamburger Steak
Mentioned as a menu option in the lunch course and described as very tasty; it stood out as a satisfying main dish choice.
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Cheese Hamburger Steak
Specifically praised as very delicious during a French lunch, making it one of the clearly recommended main dishes.
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Steak Course
Recommended as a satisfying and good-value course, with one reviewer noting the meal was excellent and the birthday celebration service made it especially memorable.
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Roast Beef
Included in a dinner set and described as delicious along with the other dishes, making it one of the positively mentioned items.
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Cold Soup
Praised as part of a dinner course that was overall very tasty, with reviewers specifically mentioning the soup as delicious.
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Dessert
Repeatedly praised for being handmade, seasonal, and delicious; several reviews mention the dessert as a highlight of the meal.
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Bread
Recommended because reviewers mentioned it was soft, chewy, and worth asking for seconds, and it paired well with the sauces.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5:30 to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5:30 to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5:30 to 8 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5:30 to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5:30 to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5:30 to 8 PM |
About Restaurant Rivage
Restaurant Rivage is a French restaurant in Tochigi, Tochigi. It serves lunch and dinner, with dine-in service, reservations recommended, and a price range of ¥2,000–3,000. Reviewers consistently praise the hamburg steak, handmade sauces and desserts, and the calm, cozy atmosphere. Many also mention the restaurant’s quiet setting near the river, along with attentive service and good value for the quality and portion size.
Amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Restaurant Rivage known for?
It is especially known for hamburg steak, including the cheese-stuffed version that reviewers mention often. Guests also highlight the French course meals, handmade sauces, and desserts, saying the food feels high quality for the ¥2,000–3,000 range.
What dishes are most recommended at Restaurant Rivage?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the hamburg steak, cheese-stuffed hamburg steak, white fish mousse with sauce, and the lunch course with appetizers, fish or meat main, dessert, and herbal tea. Other praised dishes include roast beef, soup, and the seasonal desserts.
What is the atmosphere like at Restaurant Rivage?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, quiet, and romantic, with a calm interior, classical music, and decorative stained glass. It suits couples, groups, and people who want a relaxed meal without a stiff formal feel, and some reviews mention private rooms for a more comfortable dining experience.
Is Restaurant Rivage good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, many reviewers say it is good value, especially for a French restaurant, because the portions are generous and the courses feel substantial. The listed price range is ¥2,000–3,000, and guests often say the quality, dessert, and service are impressive for the cost.
Do you need a reservation at Restaurant Rivage?
Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner, and reviewers note that phone reservations were accepted even on short notice in some cases. Because the restaurant is tucked away in Tochigi and can be hard to find at first, booking ahead helps make the visit smoother.
Is parking available at Restaurant Rivage?
Yes. Free parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
