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Rio Grill, Carmel, CA

Rio Grill

4.7
4.7
2492 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 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 2,492 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rio Grill delights with "wonderful food" and "absolutely fabulous service." It's a "go-to restaurant" for locals, known for its flavorful dishes like ribs and steak. The "friendly and attentive staff" enhance the experience, and the vibrant ambiance makes it ideal for casual dining. Reliable and consistently satisfying!

2,492 Reviews
  1. Kelly

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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 1 day ago
    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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  2. Michael

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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 2 days ago
    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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  3. Stu

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best grilled artichoke and a great daily special
    Rio GrillResponded 3 days ago
    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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  4. Will

    San Francisco

    146 reviews

    3.0

    146 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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 1 day ago
    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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  5. Linda

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 5 days ago
    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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  6. David

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    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 5 days ago
    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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  7. Pam

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    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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  8. Rosalie

    VIP

    Central Coast

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The best ribs on the Peninsula! Ordered a full rack and took half the rack home. Meaty, cooked perfectly and yummy delicious. My wife had prosciutto, arugula, burrata flatbread and clam chowder a win win. Rio Grill never disappoints. Thank you!!
    Rio GrillResponded on February 20, 2025
    Hi Rosalie, thank you for taking the time to give us this wonderful review. The full rack of ribs is certainly enough for leftovers for dinner the next day too and we are happy to hear that you think ours are the best in the peninsula. The proscuitto flatbread is one of my personal favorites! We look forward to next time you are able to stop by and have a great dinner with us. -Rio Grill Management

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  9. patrick

    VIP

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Was valentines dinner so place was packed. Servers were very busy, but mostly keeping up. Asked for soup be very hot, but arrived tepid and sent back to make it hot. Food overall was very good( we have been coming here for 25 years). Staff ( reception, servers, bussers, ) all very friendly and attentive as usual.
    Rio GrillResponded on February 16, 2025
    Patrick, thank you so much for taking the time in giving us your review. We're glad to hear you were happy overall and our team was attentive and gave great service. Thank you for joining us and Happy Valentine's. Hope to see you again in the near future. -Rio Gril Mgmt Team

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  10. Troy

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service quality was excellent, I always leave a little room in my ratings just because no food or service experience is perfect …but this experience was very positive. We had cod, chicken and duck and all were prepared very well and tasted great.
    Rio GrillResponded on February 14, 2025
    Thank you, Troy for the wonderul review. We hope to see you again soon!

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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 2492 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 16 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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