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Rio Grill, Carmel, CA

Rio Grill

4.7
4.7
2463 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 2,463 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rio Grill in Carmel is a local favorite known for its vibrant atmosphere and consistently "delicious food." Diners rave about the "excellent service" and creative menu, featuring standout dishes like the artichoke appetizer and soy-marinated skirt steak. Whether for a casual lunch or special occasion, Rio Grill never disappoints.

2,463 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My regular favorite- Prawns with penne pasta- continues to shine, but we also tried a carbonara pasta special that was amazing. Yummy food and warm, friendly staff that checked on us often.
    Rio GrillResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Jennifer for the wonderfull feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your favorite entree prawn pasta. I will share your feedback with my chef and the staffs. Please visit us again for another great food and service.

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  2. Maelynn

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Elbert was great, as were the staff from hostess to busboy. The calamari was very tasty but our entrees, while of good quality, were under seasoned. For this reason, the I rated food and value value only 4-stars. Overall, a pleasant meal and experience.
    Rio GrillResponded on November 18, 2024
    Maelynn, thank you so much for taking the time in giving us a review. We take all feedback to heart and will definatly be taking this into consideration and speaking to our chefs. We hope to see you very soon once again. :) -Rio Grill Mgmt Team

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  3. Wendie

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    You should put back all the decor that’s missing: colorful animal sculptures and other Southwest iconic representations
    Rio GrillResponded on November 12, 2024
    Thank you very much Wendie for the 5-star review. Please visit us again for another wonderful experience!

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  4. Bruce

    Central Coast

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous service Fabulous food Wonderful meal !!!!
    Rio GrillResponded on November 10, 2024
    Thank you for the 5-star review. Please visit us again!

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  5. Ben

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Foods always great unfortunately my pork chop was rare so I had to send it back. When it came back, the pork chop tasted great. 
    Rio GrillResponded on November 3, 2024
    Thank you Ben for the wonderful feedback. Please visit us again for another wonderful experience.

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  6. Melinda

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual service and food were great. Sat in the back room so noise level not bad.
    Rio GrillResponded on November 3, 2024
    Thank you Melinda for your woderful feedback. Please visit us again!

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  7. Margaret

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I’m sorry but the food was really terrible. Very heavy and oily - including the calamari, which of course is cooked in oil but it was probably not hot enough. For the meal I had, the duck, the flavors way too conflicting. It was probably because it was a Monday. But I thought your management would want to know and double check how the kitchen is doing. The staff was pleasant and the table we got was great. Desserts were good and wines we fine. My husbands risotto was good. So a mixed bag. Sorry, I haven’t been here in a few years and was disappointed.
    Rio GrillResponded on November 5, 2024
    Thank you Margaret for letting us know your concern about the food. Our calamari and duck are one of the top selling items on our menu. I am very sorry that your both entree did not come right from the kitchen. I will be talking to my chef and make sure that the issue is taken care of. Please visit us again so that we can serve you better and make up to you for the bad experience you had.

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  8. Pamela

    Central Coast

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was delicious, our waiter was attentive and on the ball. It was a wonderful experience.
    Rio GrillResponded on October 9, 2024
    Thank you Pamela for the 5- star review and great feedback on food and service. Please visit us again!

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  9. Barbara

    San Francisco

    121 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    121 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived and were seated by a lively table celebrating a birthday. The noise level from this table became unbearable. The restaurant was incredibly understanding and moved us almost immediately to a far more quiet area. The food as always was excellent, including cocktails and wine! There were four of us. We order the artichokes, haystack onion rings, salad, ribs and abalone. All selections were delicious!
    Rio GrillResponded on October 9, 2024
    Thank you for your great feedback. We are glad that you enjoy dinner. Please visit us again.

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  10. Pamela

    Central Coast

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience in luncheoning out! One thing only . . . Please add sesame oil to Chinese chicken salad to make it truly Chinese and balance the salad. Everything else was great!
    Rio GrillResponded on October 6, 2024
    Thank you Pamela for the wonderful 4-star review. I will forward you feedback to my chef regarding the Chinese chicken salad. Please visit us again !

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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 4.7 stars by 2463 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 p.m.
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rio Grill

101 Crossroads Boulevard, Carmel, CA 93923

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Rio Road
  • Neighbourhood
    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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