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Rio Grill, Carmel, CA

Rio Grill

4.7
4.7
2414 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian
Rio Grill, located in the Crossroads in Carmel, has been the place to meet friends, enjoy tasty, flavorful food and relax with a refreshing cocktail or glass of wine for over 38 Years.
Chef Luis Osorio creative American dishes are some of the most flavorful, colorful and vibrant on the Monterey Peninsula and celebrate flavor in every mouthwatering bite!
In addition to the main dining room, Rio Grill has a comfortable lounge and full bar serving refreshing libations including the restaurant’s famous "Rio Rita.” The bar is lined with colorful caricatures of local faces and celebrities. Rio Grill's award-winning wine list by Wine Director, Gabe de la Vega, features more than 250 labels featuring a ton of local wineries and an extensive selection available by the glass.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 625-5436
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Luis Osorio
  • Catering
    Please contact: events@coastalrootshospitality.com
  • Private party facilities
    At Rio Grill, we will provide a memorable experience and take care of all the details for your next event. From the rehearsal dinner, to the wedding reception, Rio Grill is Carmel’s best restaurant for a special occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Banquet Coordinator: (855) 704-3623
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Cross street
    Rio Road
  • Parking details
    The Rio Grill offers plenty of convenient parking.
  • Public transit
    Public Transit is just a few yards from the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,414 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for business meals

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

2,414 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From Hostess greeting, to seating, to service- excellent care. The food beautifully presented, Delicious- loved the chicken- IYKYK- loved the crab stuffed fish, and the skirt steak is a staple. Love the wonton ahi tuna appetizer and the chocolate dessert. Always a great experience!
    Rio GrillResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for all the kind words we truly appreciate it and you. We always strive to go above and beyond for our valued guests and It means so much to us when it is noticed thank you. Hope to see you again soon Suzie Manager

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  2. Sunny

    San Francisco

    105 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    105 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently delicious food. We love their Haystack onion rings. We often share their ribs and coleslaw. This evening, I had a salmon BLT in a lettuce wrap and my husband had the burger. He ordered it rare and it was cooked perfectly. Margaritas were very good, but expensive. All of the staff took very good care of us - attentive, kind and friendly.
    Rio GrillResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so very much Sunny for the wonderful review we truly appreciate it and you. Hopefully next time we can wow you for that five star review we always strive for. Hope to see you again soon. Suzie Manager

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Two fabulous dishes: roasted artichoke and abalone with angel hair pasta.
    Rio GrillResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for the wonderful five star review we truly appreciate it and you. Hope to see you again soon. Suzie Manager

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty and diverse menu. Very attentive wait staff. We were there early because several in our party were on eastern time, and it was quiet for the first hour but by 6 pm, it was hard to talk without speaking loudly over the other tables, which were quite close to each other. We still had a great time.
    Rio GrillResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much for the wonderful words. We truly appreciate it and you. Hope to see you again soon. Suzie Manager

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  5. Dmltnmn

    London

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best restaurant in the Carmel area. And there is no close second. If this restaurant was in San Francisco, it would still be among the best. The food is top notch. Literally everything on the menu from the cocktails to the desserts is good. It's impossible to make a bad choice. How many restaurants can you think of where every single entree is great? There's only one I know, and this is it.
    Rio GrillResponded on May 31, 2024
    Thank you so much for such a kind review we truly appreciate it and you. Your kind words mean a lot to us as we strive to always put our best foot forward and it is so nice when it is noticed. Hope to see you again soon, Suzie Manager

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  6. LoreL

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Three in our party had various salads, I had the special of the day. All were pleased. Prices are up but that reflects the economy.
    Rio GrillResponded on May 31, 2024
    Thank you so much for the kind review hopefully next time your in we can wow you for the five star review we always strive for. Hope to see you again soon, Suzie Manager

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  7. MichaelC

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was one of the best meals we have had! Great skirt steak, green beans and sweet potato au gratin!
    Rio GrillResponded on May 30, 2024
    Thank you so very much Michael we truly appreciate the five star review and kind words. We strive to always put our best foot forward and it is so nice when it is noticed. We hope to see you again soon. Suzie Manager

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  8. INME

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought our son and two of his friends here for dinner. It was bright and cheery inside, the bartender was wonderful, our waitress was great as well. The food was interesting and very good. You didn’t feel rushed and it was a lovely choice for people who wanted to sit and chat and get to know each other. Just a very pleasant environment with a nice ambience.
    Rio GrillResponded on May 20, 2024
    Thank you so much Inme for the wonderful five star review we truly appreciate it and you. I'm so glad you enjoyed your service, bar drinks, food and ambiance. We strive to always put our best foot forward and it is so nice when it is noticed. Hope to see you and your family again soon. Suzie Manager

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Drinks were bad. Mentioned it to the server and she shrugged
    Rio GrillResponded on May 20, 2024
    I am so sorry about your drinks and your service. If you remember the name of your server I would truly like to know who it was, as this is not how we would like them to react to a complaint. I can be reached at 831-625-5436 I hope you don't take this one visit and not come back to see us as we always strive to put our best foot forward for our valued guests such as yourself, I'm sorry you did not get this on your visit. I will speak to the bartender from Friday night regarding this. Hope to see you again soon and you have a better experience, and can see why we have been an award wining locals favorite for more than 40 years. We hope to see you again soon Suzie Manager

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good but meal came out right on back of our appetizer -
    Rio GrillResponded on May 14, 2024
    Thank you so much for the review. Im sorry about the timing with your food. Hopefully next time your in we can wow you for that five star review we are always striving for. Hope to see you again soon. Suzie Manager

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Rio Grill using the Order Online button. Rio Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 625-5436.

Rio Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 2414 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rio Grill

101 Crossroads Boulevard, Carmel, CA 93923

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Rio Road
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The Rio Grill offers plenty of convenient parking.
  • Public transit
    Public Transit is just a few yards from the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luis Osorio
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (831) 625-5436
  • Catering
    Please contact: events@coastalrootshospitality.com
  • Private party facilities
    At Rio Grill, we will provide a memorable experience and take care of all the details for your next event. From the rehearsal dinner, to the wedding reception, Rio Grill is Carmel’s best restaurant for a special occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Banquet Coordinator: (855) 704-3623
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