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Rio Grill, Carmel, CA

Rio Grill

4.7 (2509)
$30 and under
Californian
101 Crossroads Boulevard, Carmel, CA 93923

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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.

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–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,509 people are saying

Rio Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rio Grill in Carmel boasts "consistently good food" and a "welcoming and unpretentious ambiance." Diners rave about their "best grilled artichoke" and delightful daily specials. The service is "friendly" and "attentive," making it a locals' favorite for over 40 years. Parking is "plentiful," enhancing the overall experience.
2,509 Reviews
  1. Joseph VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been dining at the rio grill since it opened almost 40 years ago, and the quality of food and service has remained and a very high level. One of the best restaurants in Carmel
    Rio GrillResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Joseph, Thank you for the kind words. We aim to always live up to and surpass our reputation. We are happy to know you and your guests have been long time customers and enjoy our restuarant, thank you. We hope to see you all soon. Thank you for the kind review. -Chelsey Martens, General Manager

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Richard VIP

    Chicago / Illinois76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food at a very good price point for the area. Large menu, so many temptations.
    Rio GrillResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Richard! We are happy you liked our menu choices, we try to make sure everyone has an option to pick from. Thank you very much for leaving us a 5 star review. We truly appreciate you taking the time. -Chelsey Martens, General Manager

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  3. Jane

    California Central Coast15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rio Grill has consistently good food and good selections on the menu. Their grilled artichoke is the best. The servers are always pleasant, friendly and helpful. Enjoy the ambiance too and parking is plentiful.
    Rio GrillResponded on June 17, 2025
    Hi Jane, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us such a great review! We're truly grateful for your support and are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us. Our team works hard to provide the best possible service, and it's incredibly rewarding to know it made a difference for you. Feedback like yours inspires us to keep striving for excellence everyday. - Rio Grill Management

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Richard VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met our daughter for lunch. Very nice! Excellent lunch with to shelf service!
    Rio GrillResponded on June 14, 2025
    Hi Richard, we are pleased to hear that you and your daughter enjoyed your time here at Rio Grill and allowing us to be apart of sweet moments such as this. Thank you so much for taking the time to show your appreciation to us, it means a lot. We look forward to you coming back and making even more sweet moments with loved ones. - Rio grill Management

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Tom

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Worth the price! Will return on our next visit.
    Rio GrillResponded on June 14, 2025
    Hello Tom, thank you so much for your review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your service and meal! We appreciate you taking the time to show your appreciation to us. It means a lot! We look forward to you coming back and dining with us again. - Rio Grill Management

    1 person found this helpful

  6. JULIA VIP

    Chicago / Illinois53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly waiter. Great food. Love bring in the coastal Roots membership deal

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  7. Sylvie

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I often go to Rio Grill which is very close to where I live, and it is always very good. I used to think the food was too heavy, or too southwest with thick tomato sauces. But that has evidently changed a great deal over the past few years. It is now consistent and reliable with professional waiters and a solid chef.
    Rio GrillResponded on May 29, 2025
    Hi Sylvie, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We have changed our menu a lot of the years; we do several menu revamps every year to keep things interesting and try out new menu items. We are happy to hear that you have enjoyed our current selection. And we are so glad that you enjoy our servers. We hope to see you again soon for more wonderful food and service. -Rio Grill Management

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Gregory

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Been going to Rio Grill for over 30 years. Our visit on 05/21/25 was ghastly. Server was training and let the newbie do it all without checking back with us ever. Missed courses, wrong gin, said double pork chop but one bone and know it was a 6oz portion. Whipped, piped potatoes were cold but broccolini was al dente. Ice berg wedge came and thought it was a Caesar. Whitish dressing, a couple of blue cheese chunks and yellow tomatoes which gave no color and bacon was extra. Manager came over and I told her never again and she wanted to comp items and told her that was not the reason I was disappointed. Too many laughs with my parents and friends there to not let it go softly.
    Rio GrillResponded on May 24, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your support of Rio Grill over the past 40 years and are sorry to hear that your recent visit fell short of our usual standards. We apologize for the service lapses during your visit. The server was in the final stages of training, and while we strive to give independence, it’s clear more attention was needed. We’ve identified areas for improvement, including missing your salad course and entrée timing, and will work closely with the server to improve. We regret that your concerns weren’t fully addressed, and we’ll work on improving our guest interactions. Thank you again for your feedback. We’d love the opportunity to welcome you back for a better experience.- Chelsey Martens, General Manager

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  9. DOUGLAS VIP

    California Central Coast53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great service, great appetizers, the atmosphere was great.
    Rio GrillResponded on May 16, 2025
    Hi Douglas, thank you for taking the time to write us a great review. We are so happy to hear that you had great service and enjoyed all of your food. We hope you can stop by again soon for another great experience. -Rio Grill Management

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  10. Aimee

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The host was accommodating to a request for a different table. Food and service were great.
    Rio GrillResponded on May 16, 2025
    Hi Aimee, we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your last visit with us. Our hosts try to be as accomdating to guest requests as possible, so we are happy that you go a table that you liked. We hope you can stop by again soon for another wonderful meal. -Rio Grill Management

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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 4.7 stars by 2509 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. California Central Coast
  4. Monterey / Carmel
  5. Carmel

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Rio Grill

101 Crossroads Boulevard, Carmel, CA 93923

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Rio Road
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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