The leafy quiet centre around the embassies, Vansu bridge and Kronvalda park, with seafood rooms, garden terraces and the Stockmann grand cafe.
JOHN Chef's Hall in Riga's Quiet Bay holds one Michelin star in the 2026 Guide, sitting six tables of ten guests in the former American Embassy on Ausekļa.
Order: The €210 tasting menu, the only format offered; the €150 four-course is the trim-down.
Tip: Chef Kristaps Sīlis cooks the room facing the open pass; Thursday to Saturday only, book three weeks ahead.
Shōyu on Ausekļa near the Quiet Bay holds a Bib Gourmand for homemade ramen noodles, rich broths and rice bowls in a counter-style room that seats just 20.
Signature: Shoyu ramen, Tonkotsu ramen, Karaage rice bowl
Order: The shoyu ramen, the house signature; pair with the karaage and a Japanese beer.
Tip: Tiny shop, reservations essential. Bowls average €12 to €18; cash and card both accepted.
Shōyu's Bib Gourmand ramen counter on Ausekļa keeps bowls between €6.50 and €18.50, the strongest under-€20 Michelin-recognised meal in Riga.
Try: Ramen bowls
Order: The shoyu ramen at €12 to €15; counter seating is cheaper and faster.
Tip: Reservation essential; the room is tiny and the lunch sit moves quicker than dinner.