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Rio Grill, Carmel, CA

Rio Grill

4.6
4.6
2495 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The Rio Grill offers plenty of convenient parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luis Osorio
  • Delivery & takeout

Private dining

What 2,495 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Innovative

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rio Grill delights with its "consistently delicious" fare and vibrant atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "outstanding service" and diverse menu featuring "creative twists on classic dishes." The artichoke appetizers and haystack onion rings are must-tries, while the warm ambiance and engaging staff make for a memorable dining experience.

2,495 Reviews
  1. Peri VIP

    Central Coast64 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The prices have gotten high for lunch.. I know food costs are high but $38-60 is a lot even for dinner. If they could come up with a few more options that aren't quite as pricey, I'll bet the place would be full rather than half empty as it was today at Friday lunch. My friend had the quesadilla and iced tea, and I had the salmon BLT (I would have been OK with a regular BLT) with fries and an Arnold Palmer. With 20% tip we managed to get out for about $36 each which is not terrible. I love going to Rio Grill and I hope they can make it work for normal folks like me.

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  2. Judy VIP

    San Francisco24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rio never fails to deliver an excellent dining experience. It’s a locals favorite.
    Rio GrillResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Judy, thank you so much for taking time to leave us a wonderful review. We are happy to hear that you are pleased with your dining experience every time you come in. We look forward to the time you get a chance to stop by. -Rio Grill Management

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  3. Linda VIP

    Central Coast14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    All in all, Rio Grill is always good. The haystack onion rings and artichoke are good appetizers. I was disappointed, though with the New York strip steak. It was tough and it shouldn’t be at that price and delivery of it after appetizers took quite a long time.
    Rio GrillResponded on March 2, 2025
    Hi Linda, We are happy to hear you enjoyed the appetizers. I apologize that you did not enjoy the New York in addition to it taking longer than anticipated. We take feedback very seriously and will pass this information to our chef. We hope you will join us again.

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  4. Kelly

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating an anniversary, and the staff decorated our table without us asking! Pleasant surprise for our guest of honor, we loved the attention to detail! Great service as always
    Rio GrillResponded on February 28, 2025
    Hi Kelly, we are happy to hear we could make your guests feel special. And thank you for choosing us to celebrate with. We hope that you can join us again soon for another wonderful dining experience. -Rio Grill Management

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  5. Michael VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter was very helpful and attentive. The artichoke and flatbread were amazing!
    Rio GrillResponded on February 27, 2025
    Hi Michael, thank you for the 5-star review. We are very happy to her that you were pleased with your service and dinner. And we hope that you get the chance again soon to dine with us for another wonderful experience. -Rio Grill Management

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  6. Stu

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best grilled artichoke and a great daily special
    Rio GrillResponded on February 26, 2025
    Hi Stu, thank you for taking the time to write a great review for us. The artichoke is always a fan favorite and our chefs take a lot of time to make delicious specials, we are happy to hear that you agree. We hope that you can join us again soon for another wonderful dining experience. -Rio Grill Management

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  7. Will VIP

    San Francisco146 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Not ss good as I remember it'. Very crowded and noisy.
    Rio GrillResponded on February 28, 2025
    Hi Will. We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your last dining experience with us. The restraunt does tend to get a bit noisy especially on a Saturday night. We are trying our hardest to always improve and we hope all our guests have wonderful experiences with us. If you would like to discuss anything further with management, you can call Rio Grill. Thank you for your feedback. -Rio Grill Management

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  8. Linda

    Central Coast12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I stopped by for lunch today and sat at a table in the bar near the fireplace. The food and service were wonderful!
    Rio GrillResponded on February 24, 2025
    Hi Linda, thank you taking your time to write us a great review. The fireplace in the bar is always so cozy, and we are happy to hear that your service and food was great. Hopefully you get the chance again soon to come visit us for another great dining experience. -Rio Grill Management

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  9. David VIP

    Los Angeles32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rio Grill remains one of our favorite dining spots in Carmel, year after year. Always tasty, with a relaxed, upbeat vibe. Not to mention very easy parking. Highly recommended.
    Rio GrillResponded on February 24, 2025
    Hi David, thank you for the great review. And also thank you for being a continued patron at Rio Grill. Parking availability in alwasy a perk in the Carmel area. We hope to see you in again soon. -Rio Grill Management

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  10. Pam VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    After a disappointing front-of-house experience at another local restaurant, Rio Grill was the perfect anecdote to bad service! Although we have dined here many times before, it was usually for lunch, not dinner. Our waiter was exceptionally attentive to the multiple food allergies in our party, and the other staff made sure that all of our needs were met when refills of bread were due. We had a really lovely dinner, with great food for the price. We look forward to returning again. Rio Grill never disappoints!
    Rio GrillResponded on February 18, 2025
    Hi Pam, thank you so much for the fantastic review. We are happy that we could improve on your other dining experience. Our chefs and servers try their absolute hardest to pay attention to guests with allergies and I'm glad that everybody in your party was accommodated. We look forward to the next time you come in for a visit. -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 2495 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Rio Grill

101 Crossroads Boulevard, Carmel, CA 93923

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The Rio Grill offers plenty of convenient parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luis Osorio
  • Delivery & takeout
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