Rio City Café - Sacramento

Name: Rio City Café - Sacramento
Address: 1110 Front Street, Sacramento, CA, United States, 95814
Telephone: (916) 442-8226
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1411 Reviews

$30 and under

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Rio City Cafe is situated in beautiful historic Old Sacramento, overlooking some of the most prominent landmarks in Sacramento. The Sacramento River runs by our spacious outdoor patio, with spectacular views of the historic Tower Bridge and the Ziggurat (pyramid) building.
Rio City Cafe opened its doors in May of 1994. We display a comfortably casual setting, with indoor and outdoor seating. We can accommodate large parties and banquets, as well as private parties in our banquet room for special occasions. Or just simply enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine and the view in the outdoor cocktail area. During the colder months, enjoy the view from inside near our cozy fireplace.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 27, 2022

11:30 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(916) 442-8226

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(916) 442-8226
Website
http://riocitycafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
GM: Scott Meier
Private party facilities
Host your event at Rio City Cafe! Whether it's business or personal, your party of 30 or more will be the talk of the town when you and our Banquet Managers create a memorable experience for your special event.
Private party contact
Stephanie Miller: (916) 505-1159

Location
1110 Front Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Neighborhood
Sacramento
Parking details
Parking at Rio City Cafe is never an issue. We offer valet services Wed - Sun for a fee OR park in the Tower Bridge Garage located at Front Street and Capital Mall, bring in your parking pass and we'll validate for 2 hours FREE.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Calamari$13.00
Lightly Dusted Fried Calamari and Lemon Wheels served with Sriracha Aioli
Smoked Salmon Carpaccio**$15.00
Lemon Cream Cheese Mousse, Shallots, Capers and Fresh Herbs, served with Apple Celery Root Slaw, Sliced Tomatoes and Lavash Crackers
Lollipop Chicken$12.00
Frenched Drumsticks tossed in your choice of Sauce: Molasses BBQ or Buffalo, served with Bleu Cheese or Ranch Dipping Sauce
House Baked Meatballs*$14.00
With your choice of: House Marinara with Parmesan or Molasses BBQ with Cheddar, Red and Green Onions
Southwestern Fondue$15.00
Four Cheese blend, Fire Roasted Green Chiles, Artichoke Hearts, Brown Sugar Pepper Bacon, served with Seasonal Vegetables and Crostinis
Baked Brie & Prosciutto Board**$15.00
Shaved Prosciutto, Apples, Wild Honey, Candied Nuts and Spicy Raspberry Jam, served with Crostinis
Ahi Nachos* **$19.00
Ahi Tuna, Fresh Mango, Tomatoes, Peppers, Red Onion, Cilantro, Soy Lime Vinaigrette, Crispy Wonton Chips, Toasted Sesame Seeds and Scallions
Crab Cakes$19.00
Red and Blue Crab, served with Fire Roasted Green Chile Salsa and Sriracha Aioli
Sourdough Cheese Loaf
Our famous Sourdough round filled with an indulging Three Cheese blend on top of Balsamic Vinegar, Olive Oil and crushed Chili Flakes
- Serves 4$16.00

Soups & Starter Salads

To Any Salad: Add Grilled Chicken $6, Add Seared Prawns $7

Clam Chowder
- Cup$7.00
- Bowl$9.00
- Bread Bowl$11.00
Soup du Jour
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$8.00
- Bread Bowl$10.00
House Salad$8.00
Organic Arcadian Lettuce Blend, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Shaved Parmesan, Rosemary Garlic Croutons and Champagne Tarragon Vinaigrette
Crisp Wedge Salad$10.00
Iceberg Wedge, Brown Sugar Pepper Bacon, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Bleu Cheese Dressing and Crumbles
Caesar Salad**$10.00
Chopped Hearts of Romaine, Rosemary Garlic Croutons, Shaved Parmesan

Entrée Salads

Baja Steak Salad*$19.00
Chopped Hearts of Romaine, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Black Beans, Jicama and Roasted Green Chiles tossed in a Creamy Baja Style Dressing, topped with Cotija Cheese, Avocado, Tortilla Strips and Scallions
Red Crab & Shrimp Louie$23.00
Chopped Hearts of Romaine, Tomatoes Wedges, Sliced Cucumber, Hard Boiled Eggs, Avocado, Lemon, Scallions and Louie Dressing

Side Items

Jasmine Rice
Garlic Cheese Risotto
Potato Galette
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Rosemary Fries
Sweet Potato Fries

Signature Steaks & Seafood

Maple Bourbon Marinated Bistro Filet*$26.00
8 oz. Certified Angus, Grilled and served with Rosemary Bourbon Jus, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetable
New York Steak*$32.00
12 oz. Certified Angus, Grilled and served with Sauce Au Poivre, Potato Galette and Seasonal Vegetables
Filet Mignon*$40.00
8 oz. Certified Angus, Grilled and served with Cabernet Bordelaise, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
Atlantic Salmon*$26.00
Grilled and served with Lobster Cream Sauce, Chive Oil, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
Almond Crusted Halibut*$34.00
Seared California Halibut served with Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc, Garlic Cheese Risotto and Apple Celery Root Slaw

House Specialties

Chicken Schnitzel$21.00
Seared Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breasts served with Mushroom Gravy, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
Seafood Linguine$28.00
Halibut, Salmon, Tiger Prawns, Calamari and Black Mussels with Linguine in a White Wine and Tomato Lobster Broth
Boneless Short Ribs$26.00
Certified Angus, Slow Braised in Cabernet served with Bordelaise Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Creamy Horseradish Sauce and Chives
Duroc Pork Chop*$29.00
14 oz. Bone in Pork Chop, Grilled and served with Sherry Wine Sauce, Potato Galette and Apple Celery Root Slaw
Jambalaya$23.00
Seared Prawns, Salmon, Tender Chicken, Andouille Sausage and Scallions tossed in our Creole Style Sauce over Jasmine Rice
Wild Mushroom Ravioli$22.00
Served with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce, Sautéed Wild Mushrooms, Fresh Parmesan and Herbs
Rio Burger* **$14.00
All natural American Kobe Blend cooked medium with Havarti Cheese, Rosemary Garlic Aioli on Brioche Bun with Rosemary Fries

Daily Specials

Daily Specials
Ask your Server about our featured Specials

Beverages

Coffee
Cappuccino
Café Latte
Freshly Brewed Iced Tea
Raspberry Iced Tea
Lemonade
Pepsi Soft Drinks
Root Beer
Dr. Pepper
Pellegrino Sparkling Water
Voss Bottled Water

What 1,411 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Great for Lunch
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Scenic View
Sacramento
Great for Lunch
Sacramento
Outdoor Dining
Sacramento
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normap
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
Service was great even though we had a new server she was attentive and knew her menu. The water tasted like paint out of the tap. Food was ok nothing that was great from the red crab and shrimp salad which they gave a huge portion of fish I couldn't finish hit. My husbands french toast was more like a cake substance. Large portions. Flourless chocolate cake delicious. The key lime pie was mushy and couldn't finish it was not regular pie more maybe like a mouse? Prices were reasonable.
GT
GlennT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
We celebrated our 44th wedding anniversary at the Rio City Cafe, is is one of or favorites on the Sacramento waterfront. The wait staff were experienced in helping us place our order. They were understanding when we took our time to select our food before we did the wine, so the we could do the food and wine pairing. She even brought an extra glass to share our ONE glass of wine, because we are extremely light drinkers. As for food, the halibut was well prepared and delicious. We are virtual vegetarians so we were impressed by not only the nice selection and more vegetables than usual. We also like the crunchy texture so much that we would take lessons from the chef to learn how to do it.
G
Gary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly, professional service. Excellent food at a reasonable cost. Thank you!
a
alohaem
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food3service5ambience5
Love the ambiance and patio! It is definitely a seafood restaurant.
JN
JanetN
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite place to eat in Sacramento. Great food , great atmosphere, and great service.
YK
YvonneK
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
What a great setting on the porch overlooking the river! Andra our waitress was amazing - she was exceptionally attentive, offered great recommendations and had impeccable timing throughout our meal. Dog-friendly as well on the porch :)
h
hazzard
Sacramento
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Father’s Day
BA
BayAreaFoodie
San Francisco
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
This was a good spot as the view is nice on the Sacramento River. The food was good, the cheese bread is a must try. We were a party of 5 and the service was good. I would go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Super good food and nice environment.
C
Conny
San Joaquin
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday for nephew in town from Holland. The food was excellent and the service just great. The hostess was just wonderful and we had “in training” waitress by the name of Treasure who was great and very friendly,?if she would nit have informed us that she was in training we would have never known as her attention to detail was much better then others with 6 years of experience. The Rio City Cafe is blessed to have this little gem on the Team!! Thank You, Conny
OM
OanhM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Pleasant hostess seating right away with reservation. Waitress was super nice as well. Food was excellent. Love the ambience and view of the river. Will definitely return.
LD
LauraD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love eating outdoors at Rio City Cafe by the river. We always order their fried calamari with lemon pinwheels. Yum!
JM
JohnM
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience3
We got to the Cafe a couple of minutes early. The front doors were open, and as we came inside, a woman snapped at us and told us they weren't open and to wait outside. It was hot, and she was rude. We waited outside, and when they opened, we got sat. The food was subpar, and the service was slow. I don't recommend it.
VB
VickiB
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
The meals were excellent. Celebrated a friend’s birthday, and they comped the dessert with a candle🍰
WL
WendyL
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Our food and drinks were outstanding. The outdoor patio provides a wonderful environment. It looked like they were short staffed, which affected our table being ready and lags in timely service. However our waitstaff was pleasant and efficient.
A
Aicram
Sacramento
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were able to enjoy a very leisurely delicious lunch with plenty of time to chat and catch up!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good service! Calamari was the best I have everhad!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
They couldn’t find our reservation when we got there. We had requested outdoor dining on the porch and although there were plenty of outside tables, we were seated inside. When making the request again and asking why they could not seat us at one of the outside tables they said they were trying to spread out the waiter’s assignments. It didn’t seem like a good idea to preference their organization over guest requests. My husband is immune suppressed to we were not excited to sit in the inside crowded dining room. The food was ok—the tuna tartare salad was light on the tuna and over-heavy on the greens.
k
kristopherf
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
a great service and with a grate view of the Sacramento River
d
derek61
Sacramento
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
All good, but the food, which is usually outstanding, was not so great this time. Probably just a blip, so we’ll continue to go back.
MS
MalvikaS
Sacramento
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Birthday. We weren’t able to get a seat right by the water, even with reservations but food was exceptional. Thanks, Malvika
BG
BobG
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service from Carrie S and good food. Little noisy on the river but it was Memorial Day. Overall, great experience.
p
polarbear
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great view
HG
HelenG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location and great food. It was a nice place to eat and hang out with friends.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and excellent food with a nice view
SF
StanF
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our party of four arrived early, as advised when I called for reservations, to ensure an outside table. We were seated by the water, with great views of boaters, tourist excursions and sea lions. The food was terrific, as was the drink selection. My friend ordered a vegetarian burger, which she said was excellent. Two of us ordered the famous Crab Melt, which was exceptionally good. We will definitely come back when we visit Old Sacramento and the California State Railroad Museum soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here for our anniversary with my wife. And we enjoyed our experience. Food and drinks were delicious and views was perfect.
RP
RitaP
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
Beef Tri Tip was under cooked and the order was returned 2 times.
SY
SharonY
Sacramento
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
I understand things have changed since the beginning of covid. However, the plates have shrunk and the price has inflated. The server forgot several items. We were served a drink from a glass that was chipped and cracked. The bathrooms were filthy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Managed to snag a last minute Saturday night reservation during graduation season and ended up not even needing it as the restaurant wasn’t too crowded at all. Got seated on the deck overlooking the river and it was absolutely lovely. The food was cooked perfectly, the service was prompt and everyone was so kind. Definitely going back for another date night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall3food2service1ambience3
We had a reservation at 8pm we were seated promptly. Although we had been seated we waited about 10 minutes before someone to come to our table. Appetizers came out promptly( crab cakes were pretty good) but dinner took some time. When it came it was cold and the fries had definitely been sitting for some time! Had to ask another server to bring us out check after we sat for about 25 minutes. I wanted dessert but was ready to go. Probably won't be returning.
J
Judy
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Too much noise for outside dining the river had horn honking loud music on the boats. Set inside for date conversion.
BN
BarbaraN
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience4
Great place but our service was not friending outside. We sat down at 11:30 am and I told her it was my sister's birthday. She never acknowledged it until she brought the dessert. Very rude!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing dinner! The linguini was extremely tasty and the crab and shrimp Louie salad was the best I’ve ever had. We highly recommend Rio City Cafe. Make sure to visit the candy store across the street by Laugh’s Unlimited too!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
5/20, Took my sister in law and nephew to Rio for their first time.. they loved it. Reservation person and wait staff were lovely. They made our visit special. Thank you Laurie Wood.
MP
MyrraP
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
This was our first time here as we are from out of town and were looking forward to a nice meal. My husband had the fish & chips which was good. Unfortunately, the Swordfish I ordered was very disappointing. It was very mushy in consistency as if it had been frozen then microwaved or boiled, very tasteless. I told the waitress and she just apologized and said she would let the kitchen know. She didn’t offer a replacement meal or to at least mention it to the manager perhaps because they were getting ready to close. I just ate part of it and the vegetables & potatoes. At $38, I expected a decent swordfish dinner. We didn’t want to complain any further and just paid our bill & left. We will be sure to never eat at this restaurant again.
G
Gpaws1968
Sacramento
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Unfortunately, they didn't fulfill my request to have a glass of champagne at the table to make my anniversary extra special, but it was a good dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
My experience at Rio City Cafe was not the best because the staff were not that courteous and were very slow at providing service. The food took really long to arrive. The pricing of the food and drinks were overpriced. And on top of that, they automatically charge a chef’s fee which I don’t feel is not necessary. Overall, I probably wouldn’t eat there again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the outside view and the food is delicious
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was lovely although the steak was tough. The service staff was wondeful. So appreciated the manager making it happen for our group

FAQs

Rio City Café - Sacramento offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 442-8226.

Rio City Café - Sacramento is rated 4.5 stars by 1411 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 27, 2022

11:30 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(916) 442-8226

Google Map for Rio City Café - Sacramento

1110 Front Street Sacramento, CA 95814

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sacramento
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking at Rio City Cafe is never an issue. We offer valet services Wed - Sun for a fee OR park in the Tower Bridge Garage located at Front Street and Capital Mall, bring in your parking pass and we'll validate for 2 hours FREE.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
GM: Scott Meier
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://riocitycafe.com/
Phone number
(916) 442-8226
Private party facilities
Host your event at Rio City Cafe! Whether it's business or personal, your party of 30 or more will be the talk of the town when you and our Banquet Managers create a memorable experience for your special event.
Private party contact
Stephanie Miller: (916) 505-1159

Rio City Café - Sacramento

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Crab &amp Shrimp Louie Salad

Crispy Calamari

Crab Cakes

Appetizers

Calamari$13.00

Smoked Salmon Carpaccio**$15.00

Lollipop Chicken$12.00

House Baked Meatballs*$14.00

Southwestern Fondue$15.00

Baked Brie & Prosciutto Board**$15.00

Ahi Nachos* **$19.00

Crab Cakes$19.00

Sourdough Cheese Loaf

Soups & Starter Salads

Clam Chowder

Soup du Jour

House Salad$8.00

Crisp Wedge Salad$10.00

Caesar Salad**$10.00

Entrée Salads

Baja Steak Salad*$19.00

Red Crab & Shrimp Louie$23.00

Side Items

Jasmine Rice

Garlic Cheese Risotto

Potato Galette

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Seasonal Vegetables

Rosemary Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Signature Steaks & Seafood

Maple Bourbon Marinated Bistro Filet*$26.00

New York Steak*$32.00

Filet Mignon*$40.00

Atlantic Salmon*$26.00

Almond Crusted Halibut*$34.00

House Specialties

Chicken Schnitzel$21.00

Seafood Linguine$28.00

Boneless Short Ribs$26.00

Duroc Pork Chop*$29.00

Jambalaya$23.00

Wild Mushroom Ravioli$22.00

Rio Burger* **$14.00

Daily Specials

Daily Specials

Beverages

Coffee

Cappuccino

Café Latte

Freshly Brewed Iced Tea

Raspberry Iced Tea

Lemonade

Pepsi Soft Drinks

Root Beer

Dr. Pepper

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Voss Bottled Water

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