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Rio Grill, Carmel, CA

Rio Grill

4.6
4.6
2485 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 2,485 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rio Grill consistently impresses with "wonderful food" and "fabulous service." The vibrant atmosphere and diverse menu, featuring flavorful dishes like crab cakes and artichoke appetizers, make it a "go-to restaurant for savvy locals." While noise levels can vary, the attentive staff ensures a pleasant dining experience.

2,485 Reviews
  1. Pam

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    After a disappointing from-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!

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  2. patrick

    VIP

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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 1 day ago
    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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  3. Troy

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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 3 days ago
    Thank you, Troy for the wonderul review. We hope to see you again soon!

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  4. JULIA

    VIP

    Chicago

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m hoping you will add a new vegetarian entree soon. I do enjoy your risotto, but it’s time for something new perhaps ? A pasta , eggplant parmigiana ….
    Rio GrillResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Julia, thank you for the 5-star review. I am glad that you are enjoying the risotto and we hear your request for more vegetarian options. Have you tried the stuffed poblano pepper, if you are a fan of spice, it is very delicious and vegetarian. Occasionally, we also have a vegetarian special. Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to seeing you next time. -Rio Grill Management

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  5. Michael

    VIP

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a great place to go in the Carmel area. The food is consistently good and very convenient if you live in or are visiting the area.
    Rio GrillResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Michael, thank you for the excellent review. We are happy to hear that you find our location convenient for you and we hope that you will visit us again soon for another great dining experience. -Rio Grill Management

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  6. DOUGLAS

    VIP

    Central Coast

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful, the Wagyu Carpaccio appetizer we had was excellent, I had the Wood Grill double-cut Pork chop, which was amazing, and my wife had the Salmon Special & enjoyed it.
    Rio GrillResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Douglas, thank you for the 5-star review. We are so happy to hear that you found your food to be excellent, you made some great choices from our menu. We hope that you will come visit us again soon for more great food. -Rio Grill Management

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  7. Dan

    VIP

    New Mexico

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal nice service & amazing setting overall am excellent value
    Rio GrillResponded on 4 February 2025
    Thank you Dan for the wonder feedback and giving us a 5-star review. Please visit us again!

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  8. Claire

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was super nice and helpful and efficient. The food was delicious. We love ythe decor. Noise is a bit of a problem for us old folks.
    Rio GrillResponded on 2 February 2025
    Thank you Claire for the wonderful feedback. Please visit us again!

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  9. KATHLEEN

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food absolutely fabulous service. It was excellent as always kathleen robison Lori isn’t outstanding waitress and did a wonderful job
    Rio GrillResponded on 29 January 2025
    Thank you Kathleen for the wonderful words. I will for let Lori know about your feedback. Please vist us again!

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  10. Marion

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always reliable! Great food and service. A little noises
    Rio GrillResponded on 28 January 2025
    Thank you marion for the wonderful review, 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 4.6 stars by 2485 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rio Grill

101 Crossroads Boulevard, Carmel, CA 93923

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Rio Road
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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