Menu
Introducing Rio Grill, a vibrant restaurant located in Carmel, CA offering a diverse menu with Vegan and Vegetarian options. Known for their Smoked TriTip Sweet Potato Hash and House Made Benedict, Rio Grill also serves creative starters like Monterey Bay Calamari and Fire-Roasted Castroville Artichoke. Their salads such as Chinese Chicken Salad and Roasted Beet Salad are customer favorites. The atmosphere is described as big, bright, and rustic, making it a hidden gem worth visiting. Reviews rave about the friendly service, delicious food, and great ambiance. Customers highlight the generous portion sizes and well-balanced flavors of their dishes. With a full bar, outdoor seating, and gender-neutral restrooms, Rio Grill caters to all preferences. Don't miss out on this culinary experience in Carmel.
Main
Smoked Tri-Tip Sweet Potato Hash
two poached eggs, quinoa, crispy swiss chard, chipotle crema
House Made Benedict
Farmer's Market Scramble
3 Farm Fresh Eggs, Locally Sourced Market Vegetables (changes weekly), sliced Avocado, Jack-Cheddar Cheese, Cajun Country Potatoes
Cast Iron Frittata
Wild Foraged Mushrooms, Spinach, Double Cut Smoked Bacon, Jack-Cheddar Cheeses, White Truffle Oil, Cajun Country Potatoes
Rio Breakfast Sandwich
Brioche Grilled Cheese, Two Over Easy Eggs, Smoked Country Ham, Asiago Cheese, topped with Bechamel Sauce, served with Field Green Salad.
Griddled French Toast
Bruleed Bananas, Burnt Caramel, Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Fluffy Meyer Lemon-Mascarpone Pancake Stack
Maple Syrup, Honey-Chipotle Butter, topped with Mixed Berry Compote
Monterey Bay Calamari
orange-sesame dipping sauce
Fire-Roasted Castroville Artichoke
sun dried tomato aioli
Dungeness Crab Cake
Meyer Lemon Buerre Blanc, Onion Marmalade, Chive Oil
Wagyu Carpaccio
Chimichurri Aioli, Chives, Capers, Manchego Cheese, Baby Spinach, Toast Points
Ahi Tuna Crispy Wonton Chips
Sesame-Soy Aioli, Cilantro Leaves, Jalapeno Rings, Pickled Ginger, Avocado
Duck Confit Tamale
Roasted Three Peppers Orange Sauce, Cotija Cheese, Orange Candy
Ciabatta Bread
Palermo Ciabatta
Soup of the Day
Haystack Onion Rings
W/ Guajillo Ketchup
Local Butternut Squash Gnocchi
tossed in Sage Brown Butter, Candied Walnuts, Spinach, Diced Bacon, Manchego Cheese
Starters
Salads
Chinese Chicken Salad (Rio Classic)
field greens, soy noodles, curried carrots, candied almonds
Romaine
Roasted Poblano Caesar Dressing, Lime Pepitas, Sunflower seeds, shaved manchego, garlic ciabatta croutons, cilantro leaves.
Iceberg Wedge
Garlic Bread Crumbs, tomatoes, blue cheese dressing
Roasted Beet Salad
Red and Golden Beets, Mixed Greens, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts, Point Reyes Blue Cheese
Dungeness Crab Salad
House Mixed Lettuce, Tomato, Hard Boiled Egg, Poached Asparagus & Louie Dressing
Smoked Turkey Breast
Applewood smoked bacon, guacamole, tomato chutney
Salmon BLT
with sweet potato chips
"The Works" Burger
1/2 lb. Certified Angus Beef, Telera Roll, Cheese, Avocado, Bacon, Sauteed Mushrooms, Grilled Onions & Fries
Stuffed Poblano Pepper
Quinoa, Corn, Beets, Avocado, Cotija Cheese, Pea Shoots, Citrus Cream, Ancho Chili Broth
Sandwiches & More
Entrees
Wild Mushroom Spinach Risotto
Romesco Sauce, Earthbound Farm Spinach, Manchego Cheese, Topped with a Truffle Oil Drizzle
Grilled Prawns (Rio Classic)
penne pasta, leek, pea & bacon creole cream
Diver Scallops
Pan Seared in Butter Lemon Pepper Fettuccini, Grilled Corn, Asparagus, Ancho Chili Cream Sauce
Atlantic Salmon
Pumpkin Seed Crust, Red Pepper Potato Cake, Green Beans, Chipotle-Lime Vinaigrette
Branzino Skin On
Bacon Cauliflower Rice, Broccolini, R.G. Puttanesca Sauce
House-Smoked Half Chicken (Rio Classic)
smoked chile butter, artichokes, potatoes
Almond Wood Smoked BBQ Pork Back Ribs
fries, coleslaw
Soy Marinated Skirt Steak
Rainbow Sweet Potato Gratin, Green Beans
Cioppino
Mixed Seafood, Dungeness Crab Meat, Prawns, Mussels, Clams, Rich Tomato Sauce, Herb Butter
Blood Orange Spritz
Moet Chandon Garden Spritz, Blood Orange Puree, Splash of OJ
Guava Bellini
House Sparkling Wine, Guava Puree, Fresh Strawberry
Spicy Maria
Serrano Infused Tequila, House Made Bloody Mary Mix. Served Up w/ a Tajin-Salt Rim.
Brunch Punch
Tito's Vodka, Malibu Coconut Rum, Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry
Mimosa Flight
4-Mini Mimosas: Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry, Hibiscus
Brunch Cocktails
Wines by the Glass
Prosecco, La Marca NV, Italy
Champagne, Moet & Chandon "Brut" NV, France
Sparkling, Schramsberg, "Brut Rose, North Coast
Rosé, "The Beach" by Whispering Angel
Sauvignon Blanc, 13 Celsius, New Zealand
Pinot Grigio, Tiamo, Veneto, Italy
Chardonnay, Bernardus, Monterey County
Chardonnay, Poppy, SLH
Chardonnay, Nickel & Nickel, Napa
Malbec, Felina, Argentina
Cabernet, Post & Beam, Napa
Pinot Noir, McIntyre, Santa Lucia Highlands
Pinot Noir, Joyce, Monterey County
Pinot Noir, Loring, Santa Rita Hills
Cabernet, Textbook, Napa
Red Blend, Rabble, Paso Robles
Zinfandel, Seghesio, Sonoma County
Lager, Alvarado Street Brewery "Monterey Beer"
Cider "Sincere" Dry Apple, Napa 16oz
Maibock, Rogue "Dead Guy Ale" Oregon
Hazy IPA, Device "Curious Haze" 16oz Sacramento
Blonde Ale, Other Brother, Seaside CA
Honey Wheat, Other Brother, "I Need Honey", Seaside CA
Hefeweizen, Widmer Brothers, Oregon
Radler, Stiegl "Grapefruit" Austria
N.A. Erdinger, Germany
Beers & Cider
Drafts
Pilsner, North Coast "Scrimshaw" CA
IPA, Alvarado Street Brewery "Mai Tai" CA
Rotating, Other Brother, Seaside CA
Amber Lager, East Brother, "Red Lager" Richmond, CA
Thirsty Lizard
Grapefruit, ginger ale, lime
No-Jito
Cranberry, pineapple, mint, lemon, splash sprite & soda
Prickly Porcupine
Pineapple, serrano, peppercorn, lime zest, chipotle salt rim
Ginger Beer
Abita
Root Beer
No Booze for You
Sides
Maple Chili Bacon
Smoked Country Ham
Cajun Country Potatoes
Mixed Seasonal Berries
Grilled Sourdough Toast
with Honey-Chipotle Butter
Lavender Lemon Drop
Vodka, Limoncello Liqueur, Lavender Simple Syrup, Lemon, Butterfly Pea Flower Infused Liquor, Sugar Rim
Grand Manhattan
"Nitro Charged" Woodinville Rye & Bourbon, Grand Marnier, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters
Nolet's Haze
Nolet's Gin, St. Germian, Muddled Cucumber & Bail, Lime Juice, Agave
Strawberry Guava-Tini
Vodka, Guava Puree, House Made Strawberry Syrup, Triple Sec, Fresh Lemon
Ocean Strike MBFC
Tequila, Mezcal, Blue Curacao, Lime Juice, Butterfly Pea Flower Syrup, Egg Whites
Laguna Seca Sunset
George Dickel Rye, Organic Maple Syrup, Mike's Hard Lemonade, Mint
Rio Rita
Astral Blanco, Cointreau, Agave, Lemon, Orange, Lime
Venus Fly Trap
Serrano Infused Tequila, Hibiscus syrup, lime, tajin-salt rim
Watermelon Soaked
Volcan Tequila soaked with Fresh Watermelon, Cointreau, Agave, Fresh Lime, with Tajin-Salt Strip
'83 Caddy
Arette Reposado, Cointreau, Fresh Lime, Gran Marnier
Rio Rye
George Dickel Rye, Carpano Antica, St. Germain, Luxardo Cherry
Head in the Clouds
Zacapa No. 23, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Creme de Cacao, Cotton Candy Cloud
Cocktails
21 Seed Tequila Ranch Waters
Cucumber & Jalapeno
Cucumbers, Lemon, Edible flowers, soda
Hibiscus & Grapefruit
Dehydrated Grapefruit, Splash of Hibiscus, Edible Flowers, Soda
Blood Orange
Fresh Raspberries, Lime, Edible Flowers, Soda