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Address:
800 South Peters
New Orleans, LA 70130

Neighborhood:
Warehouse District

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Cuisine:
Seafood

Price: $31 to $50

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Rio Mar Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://riomarseafood.com
Email: nbazan7@yahoo.com
Phone: (504) 525-3474
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean
Executive Chef: ADOLFO GARCIA
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Contact: Nick Bazan (504) 220-0607

Getting there

Cross Street: Julia
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: There is ample parking all around the restaurant in parking lots or street meters.

A word from Rio Mar

Opened it 2000 this Spanish/ Mediterranean seafood restaurant uses local products as much as possible. Voted "top 10" in New Orleans by the Times Picayune and "Best chef of 2007" for Chef/owner Adolfo Garcia, Rio Mar serves its exquisite cuisine in a casual atmosphere with an outstanding wine list… made up of mostly Spanish wines. There is also a private dining area available.Continued

Rio Mar

4.2

115 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies

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84 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

84 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(56)
neighborhood gem(37)
good for groups(32)

notable wine list(29)
special occasion(25)
romantic(21)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (84)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent food and service.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Excellent food and service. The noise level certainly detracted from the experience."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had a great meal and our

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had a great meal and our server was outstanding."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

great place! wonderful flavors!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2004

Dined on 04/10/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"great place! wonderful flavors!"

Dined on 04/10/2012

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I have never had a bad meal

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2012

Dined on 03/29/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I have never had a bad meal here. My friend and I stumbled upon it one weekday night when looking for something close to the convention center area but different. We have been back several times and brought other friends. I have had the pleasure of having the Paella dinner as well with a group of friends which was definitely a treat."

Dined on 03/29/2012

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

While the ambience was nice

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2012

2008

Dined on 03/16/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"While the ambience was nice and the service good, i was somewhat disappointed with the food. My wife, however, enjoyed her meal. Mine was just okay, but not anything memorable or special. I have no desire to give it another try. But to be fair, I'm not a particularly avid consumer of seafood, and this is, after all, a seafood "destination"."

Dined on 03/16/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Was most disappointed by the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Was most disappointed by the food. The ceviches are wonderful, but the rest so-so... And the noise is deafening!"

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Service, seated immediately,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great Service, seated immediately, waiter came by within minutes for drink orders. Waiter did great job explaining specialty drinks, specials and unique menu items. Food arrived promptly and was hot and fresh. Fish courses which all 4 members ordered were excellent. Highly recommended for both food and service."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Love this restaurant everytime

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2012

2012

Dined on 03/22/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Love this restaurant everytime that we go!"

Dined on 03/22/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Exciting menu. Spectacular,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/20/2012

2011

Dined on 03/20/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Exciting menu. Spectacular, not to be missed, ceviche! Excellent service. Generous portions."

Dined on 03/20/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

RioMar

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/24/2012

2011

Dined on 02/24/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This super-authentic Spanish/Latin American eatery is somewhat hidden in the Warehouse District, but those in-the-know keep coming back for the seafood-focused specialties that elevate traditional dishes to higher levels while still staying true to their Latin roots. The atmosphere is stellar, and tasting any of the awesome ceviches and all other delicious menu items will give the pleasure of a excellent meal as well as a look into another food-centric culture."