Split Entree Charge $4. Water Will only be Served upon Request
Starters
Monterey Bay CalamariUSD 17.95
Fennel, Bell Pepper, Orange Sesame for Dipping
Crab CakeUSD 24.95
Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc, Onion Marmalade, Chive Oil
Fire Roasted Castroville ArtichokeUSD 18.95
Local and Seasonal Heirloom Artichokes, Balsamic and Semi Dried Cherry Tomato Aioli
Wagyu CarpaccioUSD 25.95
Chimichurri Aioli, Shallots, Crispy Capers, Manchego Cheese, Arugula and Toast Points
Ahi Tuna Crispy Wonton ChipsUSD 19.95
Sesame-Soy Aioli, Cilantro Leaves, Jalapeño Rings, Pickled Ginger, Avocado
Pork Belly Potato CrispsUSD 18.95
Loaded with Mozzarella Cheese, Smashed Avocado, Chipotle Sour Cream, House Made Salsa
Quesadilla of the DayUSD 21.95
Smashed Avocado, Smoked Chili Sour Cream, House Made Salsa
Fire Roasted Garlic PlateUSD 16.95
Whole Roasted Garlic, Goat Cheese, Heirloom Tomato Jam and Artisan Bread
Daily SoupUSD 10.95
- BowlUSD 10.95
- CupUSD 7.95
Haystack Onion RingsUSD 12.95
Guajillo Ketchup
Signature Candied Pork BellyUSD 18.95
Cured, Smoked and Baked in Rio's unique 3 day process, before being Flash Fried and Finished with a Brown Sugar Glaze and hint of Jalapeño Powder
Local Butternut Squash GnocchiUSD 19.95
Sage Browned Butter, Candied Walnuts, Spinach, Diced Bacon, Manchego Cheese
Salads
Iceberg WedgeUSD 14.95
Garlic Bread Crumbs, Pear Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Dressing
Romaine HeartUSD 16.95
Roasted Poblano Caesar Dressing, Lime Pepitas, Sunflower Seeds, Shaved Manchego, Garlic-Ciabatta Croutons, Cilantro Leaves
Roasted Beet SaladUSD 16.95
Red and Golden Beets, Mixed Greens, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts, Point Reyes Blue Cheese
Heirloom Tomato & Burrata SaladUSD 18.95
Heirloom Tomatoes, Burrata, Strawberries, Baby Arugula, Red Onions, Roasted Pinenuts, Citrus Basil Vinaigrette and Balsamic Glaze
Chinese Chicken SaladUSD 24.95
Field Greens, Tomato, Soy Noodles, Pickled Ginger, Curried Carrots, Pickled Cucumber, Almonds, Tahini Dressing
Sandwiches and More
"The Works" BurgerUSD 24.95
½ lb. Certified Angus Beef, Cheese, Avocado, Bacon, Sauteed Mushrooms, Grilled Onions, Telera Roll, Fries
Salmon B.L.T.USD 23.95
Avocado, Rosemary-Chili Aioli, Telera Roll, Sweet Potato Fries
House-Smoked Turkey BreastUSD 20.95
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Smashed Avocado, Dijonnaise, Tomato Chutney, Francese Roll Coleslaw
Stuffed Poblano PepperUSD 26.95
Mixed Quinoa, Roasted Corn, Yellow Beets, Lemon Zest, Lime Crema, Sliced Avocado and Cotija Cheese in an Ancho Chile Broth
Entrees
Catch of the DayUSD 0.00
- MPUSD 0.00
Wild Mushroom Spinach RisottoUSD 26.95
Earthbound Farm Spinach, Manchego Cheese, Topped with a Truffle Oil Drizzle
Grilled Prawn Penne PastaUSD 34.95
Leeks, Sweet Peas, Bacon with Creole Cream
Diver ScallopsUSD 52.95
Pan Seared in Butter, Fresh Tri-color Fettuccine, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, Manchego Cheese in a Meunière sauce
Atlantic SalmonUSD 33.95
Pumpkin Seed Crust, Red Pepper-Potato Cake, Green Beans, Chipotle-Lime Vinaigrette
Pan Seared Duck BreastUSD 39.95
Hatch Green Chile Corn Bread, Roasted Baby Carrots, Braised Red Cabbage, finished with an Orange-Cranberry Demi Glace
CioppinoUSD 44.95
Mixed Seafood, Crab Meat, Prawns, Mussels, Clams, Rich Tomato Sauce, Herbed Butter Crostini
House-Smoked Half ChickenUSD 34.95
Smoked Chili Butter, Baby Artichokes, Red Potatoes
Almond Wood-Smoked BBQ Pork Back RibsUSD 31.95
Sweet Potato Fries, Horseradish-Poppy Seed Coleslaw
- Half RackUSD 31.95
- Full RackUSD 44.95
Soy-Marinated Skirt SteakUSD 48.95
Rainbow Sweet Potato Gratin, Green Beans
Ribeye Certified PrimeUSD 59.95
14oz Almond Wood Grilled, Mashed Yukon Golds, Charred Broccolini, Green Peppercorn Demi-Glace
Wood Grill Double-Cut Pork ChopUSD 43.95
Chipotle Honey Apple Glaze, Mashed Yukon Golds, Grilled Broccolini
Pacific Coast Spot PrawnUSD 49.95
3 Spot Prawn, Pan Seared Vegetable Medley, Sesame Soy Noodles, Wasabi Aioli, Ginger, Over Crispy Wontons
Stuffed Filet MignonUSD 62.95
"2025 Big Sur Foragers Festival Winner" 8oz Smoked Coffee-Ancho Chili Rubbed Tenderloin, Stuff with Chef's Wild Mixed Mushrooms, Swiss Cheese, Arugula, Asiago Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, topped with Truffle Butter
Sides
Sweet Potato FriesUSD 10.95
French FriesUSD 9.94
Asiago Mashed PotatoesUSD 9.94
Horseradish-Poppy Seed ColeslawUSD 9.94
Yam GratinUSD 10.95
Grilled AsparagusUSD 10.95
Spicy BroccoliniUSD 9.94
Ciabatta BreadUSD 5.95
Featured Cocktails
Served Up
Lavender Lemon DropUSD 16.00
Vodka, Butterfly Pea Infused Liqueur, Limoncello, Lavender, Sugar Rim
Grand ManhattanUSD 15.00
Bulleit Rye & Bulleit Bourbon, Grand Marnier, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters
Blanco Apple SlingUSD 18.00
Don Julio Blanco, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Cardamon Bitters, Sparkling apple Cider
17 Mile HazeUSD 17.00
17 Mile Gin, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Muddled Cucumber & Basil, Lime Juice, Agave
Strawberry Guava TiniUSD 16.00
Vodka, Guava Puree, Strawberry Syrup, Triple Sec, Fresh Lemon
Passionfruit FizzUSD 15.00
Vodka, Passionfruit, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Agave, Sparkling Wine
Partnership Series
$1 From These Drinks is Donated to Local Charities
Ocean Strike MBFCUSD 15.00
Mezcal, Blue Curacao, Lime Juice, Butterfly Pea Flower Syrup, Egg White
Laguna Seca SunsetUSD 15.00
Bullet Rye Whiskey, Organic Maple Syrup, Mike's Hard Lemonade, Mint
On the Rocks
Rio RitaUSD 15.00
Astral Blanco, Orange Liqueur, Agave, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice, Fresh Lime
Cucumber & JalapeñoUSD 13.00
Serrano Jalapeño Infused Tequila, Cucumbers, Lemon, Edible Flowers, Soda
'83 CaddyUSD 18.00
Arette Reposado, Cointreau, Fresh Lime, Grand Marnier
Rio RyeUSD 15.00
Bulleit Rye, Carpano Antica, St. Germain and Luxardo Cherry
Zacapa Old FashionUSD 18.00
Zacapa No. 23, Simple Syrup Angostura Aromatic Bitter
Valencia OrangeUSD 13.00
Infused 21 Seed Tequila, Lime, Soda, Edible Flowers
Watermelon-SoakedUSD 15.00
Astral Tequila Soaked with Fresh Watermelon, Cointreau, Agave, Fresh Lime
Venus Fly TrapUSD 14.00
Serrano Infused Tequila, Hibiscus Syrup, Lime, Tajin-Salt Rim
Silver CoinUSD 16.00
Silver Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice
Texas MuleUSD 14.00
Tito's, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
Wine
For More Options See Our Full Wine List
By the Glass
Prosecco, Zonin, ItalyUSD 13.00
Champagne, Moet & Chandon "Brut", FranceUSD 17.00
Champagne Rose, Moet & Chandon, FranceUSD 20.00
Rosé "The Beach" by Whispering Angel 2020, FranceUSD 14.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Celsius 2020, New ZealandUSD 13.00
Pinot Grigio, Archer Roose NV, Friuli, ItalyUSD 16.00
Chardonnay, Bernardus 2019, Monterey CountyUSD 17.00
Chardonnay, Stag' Leap 2022 , Napa ValleyUSD 20.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, DAOU 2018, Paso RoblesUSD 16.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags' Leap, 2019 NapaUSD 25.00
Pinot Noir, McIntyre 2020, Santa Lucia HighlandsUSD 17.00
Pinot Noir, Martin Ray 2020, Sonoma CoastUSD 16.00
Red Blend, Troublemaker 2017, Paso RoblesUSD 16.00
Red Blend, Rabble, 2020, Paso RoblesUSD 15.00
Zinfandel, Seghesio 2021, Sonoma CountyUSD 16.00
Beer
West Coast Drafts
Pilsner, North Coast "Scrimshaw", CAUSD 8.00
Amber Lager, East Brother "Red Lager", Richmond, CAUSD 10.00
Rotating, Other Brother Seaside, CAUSD 10.00
IPA Alvarado Street Brewery "Mai Tai", Monterey, CAUSD 10.00
Can & Bottles
Lager, Alvarado Street "Monterey Beer"USD 7.00
- 12ozUSD 7.00
Cider, Sincere "Dry Apple", NapaUSD 12.00
- 16ozUSD 12.00
Land & Sea "Extra Pale Ale", MontereyUSD 8.00
- 12ozUSD 8.00
N.A. Erdinger, GermanyUSD 8.00
East Brother Blonde Ale, Richmond, CaliforniaUSD 10.00
North Coast, Old Rasputin Imperial Stout CaliforniaUSD 10.00
Almanac "Love Hazy IPA", AlamedaUSD 12.00
- 16ozUSD 12.00
Radler Stiegl "Grapefruit", AustriaUSD 10.00
- 16ozUSD 10.00
Non-Alcoholic / Mocktail
Abita Root BeerUSD 5.00
LemonadeUSD 4.00
Pineapple, Strawberry, Guava, Passionfruit, Blood Orange
Sport TeaUSD 6.00
Cranberry, Strawberry, Guava, Passionfruit, Blood Orange
SodaUSD 4.00
Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Ginger Ale
San Benedetto, Still Mineral WaterUSD 7.00
San Benedetto, Sparkling Mineral WaterUSD 7.00
Ginger BeerUSD 5.00
Thirsty LizardUSD 5.00
Grapefruit, Ginger Ale, Lime
No-JitoUSD 7.00
Cranberry, Pineapple, Mint, Lemon, Sprite & Soda
Lemon Ginger SodaUSD 7.00
Lemon Juice, Ginger Beer, Agave, Club Soda
Prickly PorcupineUSD 7.00
Pineapple, Serrano Chili, Peppercorn, Lime Zest, Tajin-Salt Rim
Virgin Cucumber GimletUSD 7.00
Simple Syrup, Cucumber, Lime Juice Club Soda
Virgin PalomaUSD 7.00
Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Agave, Salt