Kings Inn
Kings Inn is a seafood restaurant along Baffin Bay in Riviera, Texas, owned by the Ware family since 1945. It features two dining areas, one with water views and another historic section from the 1940s that once hosted live music and dancing.
The restaurant started in the 1930s as a fishing pier and bait stand at Loyola Beach before being renamed Kings Inn by Cottle Ware and his wife Alta Faye in 1945. A stage for live music was removed in the 1960s to make room for additional seating, though entertainment continued with a jukebox.
Kings Inn serves as a gathering place where local families have come together for decades to share meals and create memories. The restaurant reflects Texas hospitality through simple customs and family-style dining that make everyone feel at home.
Kings Inn is located at 1116 East County Road in Riviera and operates Wednesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner service. Contacting the restaurant ahead of time is recommended to confirm hours, as it closes for major holidays.
Every meal comes with sliced tomatoes and a secret tartar sauce made from a family recipe that has remained unchanged for decades. This distinctive starter sets the tone for the entire dining experience and keeps guests coming back to taste that signature flavor.
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