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Rio Grill, Carmel, CA

Rio Grill

4.6
4.6
2479 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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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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 2,479 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for special occasions

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rio Grill offers a vibrant dining experience with "fabulous service" and "wonderful meal." Guests love the "lively ambiance" and "always fresh" food. Signature dishes like crab cakes and lamp chops receive high praise. Excellent attention to guests ensures a memorable visit, making it a "locals favorite" with reliable service.

2,479 Reviews
  1. tom

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Now Charging for bread (found out with the bill) Watery artichoke Filet was not one solid piece, but a few pieces lumped together Salmon portion seemed small Thread thin onion "strings"
    Rio GrillResponded today
    Hi Tom, we apologize that your last dining experience with us was not the best. We will be talking to the chef about the food items and make sure that your feedback is taken into consideration. Also, most places in Carmel have begun charging for bread, as we have implemented as well. But your server should have informed you about the charge before ordering it. Once again, we sincerely apologize about these issues and we hope that this will not stop you from coming to dine with us again. Thank you for your feedback. -Rio Grill Management

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  2. Rosalie

    VIP

    Central Coast

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Rio Grill never disappoints! Dined on an amazing special stuffed Filet Mignon. The best sourdough bread pudding with vanilla sauce on the Peninsula. Great wine list and they pour a good martini. Nice evening but the noise level is way too loud.
    Rio GrillResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you Rosalie for the wonderfull Feedback. I will forward your feedback to my chef. Please visit us again for another great experience.

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  3. Linda

    VIP

    Central Coast

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered the smoked half chicken with potatoes and artichoke pieces, always good
    Rio GrillResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Linda, thank you for the 5-star review. The smoked chicken entree has been on the menu for years and has remained the same becuase it is just too good to change, and we are happy to hear that you agree. We hope to see you again soon for another wonderful dining experience. -Rio Grill Management

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  4. JULIE

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! We sat at a low table in the bar. I had the avocado toast special and it was so great. The guava co ktal was so sweet and flavorful. The bartender was kind and moved fast! I'd go again.
    Rio GrillResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you Julie for the 5-star review. Our bartenders always make great cocktails! The avocado toast is a special we run most weekends during our brunch. We look forward to the next time that you are able to join us! -Rio Grill Management

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  5. Cathy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The cocktails were delicious strawberry mango martini yummy Crab salad was so fresh and enjoyed very much. The scallop fettuccine was perfect. Both entrees were tasty and thoroughly enjoyed. Dessert was sorbet. The flavors were perfect. Been here many times never been disappointed
    Rio GrillResponded on January 12, 2025
    Thank you Cathy for the 5-star review. You picked a lot of fan favorites with your last visit and I'm glad you enjoyed everything. We look forward to the next time that you dine with us! -Rio Grill Managment

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  6. Nancy

    VIP

    Yorkshire

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food but the service was very slow. Our waiter was good but the food was very slow to come to us.
    Rio GrillResponded on January 12, 2025
    Hi Nancy, thank you for the 4-star review. We apologize that your food took a while to come out, we are always trying our hardest to get high-quality food out to our guests as quick as possible. I hope that you will be back in to dine with us again soon and hopefully we can improve on your last visit with us. Again, thank you -Rio Grill Management

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    I came with my large quiet dog, they were able to give my a table in the back, took the chair away so my dog had room to lie down. Food- appetizer, were delicious. My waitress was attentive, courteous, and helpful. I would send friends to that restaurant.
    Rio GrillResponded on January 8, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderfull feedback. We love to see you again!

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  8. David

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food: crab cakes and lamp chops in particular. Lively ambiance made it an enlivening experience, albeit not too loud to talk. Solid service.
    Rio GrillResponded on January 8, 2025
    Thank you David for the wondeful feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed you entrees. Please visit us again!

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  9. Claire

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were gretted warmly, seated quickly and waited on professionally. We enjoyed all the food. Only minor issue was the crab cake could have been a little warmer, but it was fine. Rio Grill is always reliable, a locals favorite with parking!
    Rio GrillResponded on January 2, 2025
    Thank you Claire for the 5-star review. We are pleased to hear that you had a great dinner with us. We strive for our customers' dining experience to be amazing start to finish, so I will let our chefs know about the crab cake so that shouldn't happen again. Happy New Year to you and yours -Rio Grill Managment

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  10. Jana

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our daughter’s birthday there. We came for a lunch and had a great time. Both food and service was amazing.
    Rio GrillResponded on January 2, 2025
    Thank you Jana for the 5-star review. And we are glad to hear that your daughter's birthday lunch was great. Happy Birthday to her! -Rio Grill Management

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FAQs

Rio Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 625-5436.

Rio Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 2479 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 11 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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