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   DeborahB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We started off with some amazing custom cocktails that were as beautiful as they were tasty. The grilled artichoke was amazing and a perfect starter to the meal. All our our entrees were very well done and perfectly seasoned, I highly recommend the vegetable risotto. We finished by sharing three desserts and the blood orange cheesecake was especially loved by all.

   Rio GrillResponded 2 days agoThank you DeborahB for your 5 star review! We have so much fun trying to make sure that everyone has a great experience here and we can't wait to see you again.

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   AmyD

   Philadelphia

   11 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Good service. Competing music as radio and live singer. But overall a pleasant experience.

   Rio GrillResponded 3 days agoHello Amy, We're glad we were able to provide you with good service and appreciate the feedback on how we can improve. Thank you and have a wonderful day.

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   HowardR

   Central Coast

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I've been going to Rio Grill since it opened, this was first time back since COVID. We had the halibut and the salmon dinners, both creative and tasty. Glad I made the trip.

   Rio GrillResponded 4 days agoHello Howard, Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review. Its great to have you back. Our slightly dusted pan seared Alaskan Halibut with Sauteed Swish Char topped with Beurre Rouge sauce is one of our new dishes so its great to hear you enjoyed both a classic dish and our new offerings. We hope to see you again soon. Have a wonderful day.

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   goer

   San Francisco

   67 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   67 reviews

   Dined on June 22, 2022

   overall4food4service3ambience4

   Food and ambiance are great. Onion rings and potato skins with pork belly are excellent and not to be missed. While service is usually good, our server tonight was inattentive and somewhat forgetful .

   Rio GrillResponded 6 days agoHi, We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Glad to hear you enjoyed some of our popular appetizers. Sorry to hear the service was not up to par, and thanks to your feedback we can help train our team. We hope you choose to dine with us again and see how we've improved. Thank you, Gabe de la Vega, General Manager

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   SteveS

   Hawaii

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on June 21, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Best place around. Outstanding service Excellent food.

   Rio GrillResponded 6 days agoHi Steve, Thank you for your great review and support. We are thrilled you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to serving you again. Cheers, Gabe de la Vega, General Manager

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   DougD

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 20, 2022

   overall3food3service4ambience4

   It was my moms birthday. They acknowledged it when we walked in we ordered desert and no mention of her birthday was ever made. We paid and left.

   Rio GrillResponded on June 21, 2022Hi Doug, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We strive to make all of our guests feel special, and work to add the extra touch when our guests choose to celebrate with us. We apologize for what seemed to be a miscommunication within our team. Thank you for this feedback which can help us improve. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you, Gabe de la Vega, General Manager

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 20, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Came in for my husband for a Fathers Day meal and they didn’t disappoint! Great food and service! Will return!

   Rio GrillResponded 6 days agoHi, Thank you for your 5 star review! We appreciate you choosing us to celebrate the holiday and that you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to your next visit! Thank you, Gabe de la Vega, General Manager

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   OpenTable Diner

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 19, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fathers Day Brunch was really good! Presentation of food was perfect!

   Rio GrillResponded on June 21, 2022We greatly appreciate your 5 star review. We are continually working on our menu and presenting wonderful food for our guests! Thank you again and we hope to see you soon!

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on June 19, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Very relaxed Brunch with family. Great service, not intrusive. Food is always great, very comfortable environment

   Rio GrillResponded on June 21, 2022We really appreciate your 5 star review. We try our best to make everyone feel like they can relax and enjoy their time with us, thank you for taking the time to let us know how we are doing. We can't wait to see you again!

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    FoodiesAtHeart

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent waiter!

    Rio GrillResponded on June 13, 2022Thank you FoodiesAtHeart for your 5 star review! We can't wait to have you dine with us again.

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    TomM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A delightful place to share a meal with friends and family. The atmosphere is bright and unique, the service is great, the food is excellent. This is our place to celebrate special occasions.

    Rio GrillResponded on June 14, 2022Thank you TomM, we are so happy to be your place to celebrate! We have such a great time making sure our guests enjoy their experience with us and we hope to continue to be a great choice for all occasions. We thank you very much for your 5 star review!!

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12. LL

    LocalLady

    Monterrey

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Never had a bad meal or experience at the Rio Grill. Excellent service. Initially a little noisy; our request to move to a quieter table was quickly resolved.

    Rio GrillResponded on June 10, 2022Hello LocalLady, Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review. Sometimes it does get lively in here so we are glad we were able to find a quieter table. Thank you for continued patronage and we hope to see you again soon.

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    NancyC

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of our favorite restaurants ever. We’ve been coming to the Carmel area for 25 years, and it’s always our first dinner.

    Rio GrillResponded on June 8, 2022Hi Nancy, We are honored to be one of your favorite restaurants. Thank you for the wonderful review. We look forward to seeing you on your next trip to Carmel. Cheers, Gabe de la Vega, General Manager

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Eat here fairly often. Vegetable risotto is delicious. My husband had the breakfast quesadilla and he loved it. Good salads! Great service.

    Rio GrillResponded on June 6, 2022Thank you so much for the 5 star review!!! We are so happy that you found delicious food and Great service!

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always delicious!

    Rio GrillResponded on June 6, 2022Thank you for your 5 star review, we can't wait to see you again!

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    RickyV

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    Paella was terrible

    Rio GrillResponded on June 4, 2022Hi Ricky, I'm sorry to hear you did not enjoy Chef Luis' Paella. While it may not be a traditional paella found in Spain, we have gotten great feedback on this dish. It is disappointing to hear that it did not meet your expectations. We have a wide array of other items on our menu that I hope you try on your next visit. Thank you, Gabe de la Vega, General Manager

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    Gemmill

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Good food, good atmos, great evening - enjoyed Rio a great deal

    Rio GrillResponded on June 5, 2022Hello Gemmill, Thank you for leaving us a great review. We are glad you enjoyed your dinning experience with us. If there's anything we can do to improve we appreciate the feedback. Have a wonderful day and hope to see you again soon.

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    Marion

    Tahoe

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food - loved the ribs!

    Rio GrillResponded on June 4, 2022Hello Marion, Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review! We are happy you enjoyed our in house smoked ribs. They have been a local favorite for many years. We hope to see you again soon

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    Russ

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience3

    Service was excellent, Food was mediocre, No prices on menu. Hard to make informed choices. Overall bill was for a 4 star. This was a 3 star experience.

    Rio GrillResponded on June 4, 2022Hi Russ, Sorry to hear the food did not meet your expectations. If you had shared feedback with our team I assure you we would have done everything in our power to rectify any issue. Every item on our menu does have a price, on both our physical menu and digital but if you ever have questions please ask our on site team and we would have been happy to assist you. Thank you for sharing your experience, Gabe de la Vega, General Manager

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    Annie

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Great service and yummy food

    Rio GrillResponded on May 27, 2022Hello Annie, Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review! We are glad you enjoyed dining with us and hope to see you again. Have a wonderful day.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great meal, great service.

    Rio GrillResponded on May 26, 2022Thank you for your 5 star review!

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    Windos68

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Another Great Evening on 5/20 Made Reservations asked for ALANA. She Was Very Sweet and Helped Me Find an Inexpensive White Wine Also had s Diet Coke. Then I Ordered Your Pork Chop again It's Fantastic. For Dessert, I had the Bread Pudding. I asked ALANA If they Can Heat it up More so that The Apple and Pastry are Soft. The Pastry when Heated gets Dry and Hard to Eat.She Brought it the Way I Asked :) I also Had a Little Service Fun with ELBERT. I Spent much More Than My Budget but having a Bad Day I didn't care. Both Made My Night Enjoyable except for the LOUD MUSIC. I can Hear it From Dining Room nearby. It was still Too Loud. I will come back When I Hear Musicis is at a Lower volume Thanks

    Rio GrillResponded on May 22, 2022Hello Windos68, Thank you for your 5 star review! Alana, Elbert and Soriyah will be thrilled to hear about it. We are glad you enjoyed celebrating your birthday with us. We appreciate the feedback regarding the music as we are always looking to improve. Hope to see you again soon.

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    Cseks

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    We are regulars to Rio Grill when in Carmel area. However, this time was not up to their standards nor our expectations. When the menu came, each item was priced $4 higher than in the Open Table menu. Our bill was therefore much higher than we had planned and we were embarrassed to our guests. No fair! Two entrees were very good, as expected, but my salmon and the paella were disappointments.

    Rio GrillResponded on May 31, 2022Hi, Thank you for bringing your experience to our attention. We work hard to ensure there is consistency in the presentation of our menus across all platforms, but if there were specific items that did not match please let us know so we can investigate. We encourage our guests to view menus directly from our website for the most accurate information and offerings. I will share your feedback on the food with our Chef so that we can ensure the best flavor and quality. Thank you, Gabe de la Vega

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    KATHLEENR

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    WONDERFUL SERVICE - ELBERTE! AND TERRIFIC FOOD - GREAT ATTENTION TO DETAIL...EXCELLENT SERVICE.

    Rio GrillResponded on May 20, 2022Hi Kathleen, Thank you for the rave review! Elbert will be so pleased to hear he had such a positive impact on your experience. Come back and see us again soon. Thank you, Gabe de la Vega, General Manager

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    cvtutu

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As usual, food was as promised. Tasty, pretty to look at & fun to eat. The margaritas are my favorite on the Peninsula bar none. We love to dine here. New owners are as caring as the old owners! Great bartenders, new dishes belong on the menu as well. The single tamale will transport you to deep Home cooking! Love the whole experience.

    Rio GrillResponded on May 20, 2022Hi, Thank you for the wonderful review! We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again. Cheers, Gabe de la Vega, General Manager

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    Principal

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    We hadn’t been here since 2004 and love as much this time. Wonderful service as well.

    Rio GrillResponded on May 20, 2022Hi, Thank you for the great review! We appreciate you coming back after all those years! Cheers, Gabe de la Vega, General Manager

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    SteveF

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Food was pretty good and it’s a fun place. Reasonable prices. Atlantic salmon didn’t seem like the highest quality.

    Rio GrillResponded on May 20, 2022Thank you for your review. Our culinary team is committed to providing the highest quality seafood and if you feel we missed the mark please bring it to our attention so we can rectify the issue. Thank you for sharing this feedback with us. -Gabe de la Vega, General Manager

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience3

    Although the restaurant tables were empty other than 3 or 4 tables, we were not allowed to be seated because we were 14 minutes early. Also, I’ve been getting the penne prawn pasta for years and this time it was definitely different. Good, but not as good as it used to be.

    Rio GrillResponded on May 20, 2022Hi Anonymous, Sorry to hear that the food did not meet your expectations from prior visits. I can assure you we have kept our great recipes the same! Thank you for bringing your experience to our attention. -Gabe de la Vega, General Manager

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    Windos68

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I’ve been going to Rio for the past few months. The food is great the service is fantastic tho I’m picky on that. My favorites are Alana and Elbert. It was Cassandra till she quit and went to another restaurant. Tonight I made reservations asked for either Alana or Elbert. I walk in and see Alana bartending usually she is serving. I sat at bar trying to see what to order. It was difficult since the live music was way too loud hard to think.I ordered the pork chop again. It was delicious as always. My older brother called and wanted to join me but declined because he hates going here when music is too loud. He has been going to Rio from the start. You have to talk loud to the bartender or your friends. Next time on nights of music I’ll dine way inside of dining room or wherever ALANA OR ELBERT station is

    Rio GrillResponded on May 20, 2022Hi, Thank you so much for fir the 5 star review. We appreciate your feedback on the music and will take that into consideration. We are currently featuring live music Wed, Thurs, & Fri nights from 3:30-6:30. We thank you for your support. Cheers, Gabe de la Vega, General Manager

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    So great the Chef put the Paella back on the Menu!! It’s amazing! The daily special quesadillas are always a good choice appetizer. Lots of choices, the skirt steak and pork chop entrees were delicious!! The bread pudding is the best on the Monterey Peninsula, made with sourdough bread, the sour and sweet is a great combination!! Always a nice experience!

    Rio GrillResponded on May 18, 2022Hi, Thank you for the wonderful review. We will be certain to share your positive feedback on the food with our Chef. We look forward to making your next experience 5 stars! Cheers, Gabe de la Vega, General Manager

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    Beth

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    Enjoyed our evening. It came recommended. We were there on a busy Mother’s Day. Service was adequate. It has a diverse menu. One of our diners wasn’t prepared for the spiciness of their meal.

    Rio GrillResponded on May 13, 2022Hi Beth, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review. We're sorry to hear one of our dishes was too spicy. We offer mild options for many of our dishes if you so happen to visit us in the future. Thank you for the great feedback and we hope to see you again.

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    LauraA

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Busy with a big Mother's Day crowd so food service was a little slower than usual but it was excellent when it came and great service from the wait staff as always.

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    MonicaB

    Wilmington

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience2

    This use to be a wonderful brunch place, Not anymore. They only had four Brunch items on their Mothers Day Brunch. The rest was their regular lunch/Dinner menu. The four items all had the same theme, chorizo. I do not eat red meat and was wanting a brunch item. They kept offering me a salad. I will not write about every mess up that took place however they had to bring me three different meals because of their mistakes. The lack of communication between the staff is atrocious . When I recommended to the manager that they should put Mimosa's and Bloody Mary's on their Brunch menu he rolled his eye's at me and said "Thank's for the comment, I'll think about it."

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    DouglasD

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    While I am not a "regular" I have eaten at The Rio Grill for many years and have never been disappointed.

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    Windos68

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Another Great Dinner. I called to Make Reservations. I asked for ALANA She is Wonderful. Tho I get A Voicemail From Rio’s Sweetest Hostess SORAYA (May not be Spelled Right) She says ALANA working a Banquet. I call Direct and Asked if ELBERT another Great Server working. She says Yes. She Walks me to Table. ELBERT Comes Greets me with a Positive Smile. I order the Pork Chop Delicious as Always. He comes by to Make sure Everything is Great :). I joined a Friend that was already There. During Dinner ALANA comes to Our Table Gives Me a Big Sweet HUG. WOW !!! For Dessert I get The Bread Pudding. Thanks ELBERT, ALANA and SORAYA. Three Great people Too Bad Some Restaurants I to go don’t have Employees like those three. It was a BLAST fun of A dining Experience.

    Rio GrillResponded on May 7, 2022Hello Windos68, Wow! Thank you for such a wonderful review. Alana, Elbert and Soriyah will be thrilled to hear about it. Those three are great examples of the service we strive for each and every day and we are blessed to have them. We're also glad you enjoyed your Double Cut Porkchop. The Smoked Chili Apple Honey Glaze topping really takes it to the next level! Hope to see you soon. Thanks again!

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    shill1941

    New York Area

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Excellent food. Particularly the smoked chicken

    Rio GrillResponded on May 6, 2022Hello Shill1941, Thank you for the 5 star review! We are trilled you enjoyed our food. The Smoked Chicken is a Rio Grill classic that has been on the menu for over 35 years and it's definitely a must have. We cant wait to see you again.

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    shill1941

    New York Area

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Excellent local restaurant. Good decor great smoked chicken

    Rio GrillResponded on May 3, 2022Thank you shill1941, we love to hear about people enjoying our restaurant. The smoked chicken is one of our top sellers and a staple here. Thank you for considering us Excellent and for the 5 star review!

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    ToughCritic

    Tahoe

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    A well established restaurant that is popular with locals and tourists. Food preparation was good and the service was attentive. Quality fresh ingredients used in our dinners and we enjoyed dining here. Very likely we will return on our next trip to Carmel.

    Rio GrillResponded on May 3, 2022Hi ToughCritic, Thank you for the 4 star review. We are constantly working on our service and food quality. We really hope that you stop back in on your next visit to Carmel. If there is anything we can do to make it a 5 star visit, please let us know.

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    Mark

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The vegetable risotto was excellent. Everyone else enjoyed their meal as well. We would definitely return!

    Rio GrillResponded on May 3, 2022Hi Mark, Thank you so much for the 5 star review. We can't wait to see you again.

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    Windos68

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service Great food I Had The Pork chop tender. My server Tonight, Alana Very Good Attentive always Smiling

    Rio GrillResponded on May 3, 2022Thank you Windos68! Alana is one of the best and we can't wait to let her know you mentioned her. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. Can't wait to see you again!

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