A great place to eat is the Barn Door Restaurant located at Highway 77 South. This business has been in Riviera, Texas for over 20 years. At one time the building was a lumberyard. The Barn Door Restaurant is known for its friendly staff, good food and a great family atmosphere. The specialties of the house include chicken fried steak, Mexican food and barbecue. If you come to Riviera on Friday, fresh seafood is included on the menu. They are open every day of the week and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The busiest time of the day is lunchtime. The most famous person to eat at the Barn Door was former President of the United States George Bush.