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

Main

Smoked Tri-Tip Sweet Potato Hash

two poached eggs, quinoa, crispy swiss chard, chipotle crema

$19.95

House Made Benedict

$18.95

Farmer's Market Scramble

3 Farm Fresh Eggs, Locally Sourced Market Vegetables (changes weekly), sliced Avocado, Jack-Cheddar Cheese, Cajun Country Potatoes

$20.95

Cast Iron Frittata

Wild Foraged Mushrooms, Spinach, Double Cut Smoked Bacon, Jack-Cheddar Cheeses, White Truffle Oil, Cajun Country Potatoes

$18.95

Rio Breakfast Sandwich

Brioche Grilled Cheese, Two Over Easy Eggs, Smoked Country Ham, Asiago Cheese, topped with Bechamel Sauce, served with Field Green Salad.

$18.95

Griddled French Toast

Bruleed Bananas, Burnt Caramel, Cinnamon Whipped Cream

$14.95

Fluffy Meyer Lemon-Mascarpone Pancake Stack

Maple Syrup, Honey-Chipotle Butter, topped with Mixed Berry Compote

$14.95

Monterey Bay Calamari

orange-sesame dipping sauce

$16.95

Fire-Roasted Castroville Artichoke

sun dried tomato aioli

$14.95

Dungeness Crab Cake

Meyer Lemon Buerre Blanc, Onion Marmalade, Chive Oil

$24.95

Wagyu Carpaccio

Chimichurri Aioli, Chives, Capers, Manchego Cheese, Baby Spinach, Toast Points

$21.95

Ahi Tuna Crispy Wonton Chips

Sesame-Soy Aioli, Cilantro Leaves, Jalapeno Rings, Pickled Ginger, Avocado

$18.95

Duck Confit Tamale

Roasted Three Peppers Orange Sauce, Cotija Cheese, Orange Candy

$15.95

Ciabatta Bread

Palermo Ciabatta

$4.95

Soup of the Day

$7.95

Haystack Onion Rings

W/ Guajillo Ketchup

$8.95

Local Butternut Squash Gnocchi

tossed in Sage Brown Butter, Candied Walnuts, Spinach, Diced Bacon, Manchego Cheese

$19.95

Starters

Starters

Salads

Salads

Chinese Chicken Salad (Rio Classic)

field greens, soy noodles, curried carrots, candied almonds

$19.95

Romaine

Roasted Poblano Caesar Dressing, Lime Pepitas, Sunflower seeds, shaved manchego, garlic ciabatta croutons, cilantro leaves.

$14.95

Iceberg Wedge

Garlic Bread Crumbs, tomatoes, blue cheese dressing

$14.95

Roasted Beet Salad

Red and Golden Beets, Mixed Greens, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts, Point Reyes Blue Cheese

$15.95

Dungeness Crab Salad

House Mixed Lettuce, Tomato, Hard Boiled Egg, Poached Asparagus & Louie Dressing

$26.95

Smoked Turkey Breast

Applewood smoked bacon, guacamole, tomato chutney

$19.95

Salmon BLT

with sweet potato chips

$19.95

"The Works" Burger

1/2 lb. Certified Angus Beef, Telera Roll, Cheese, Avocado, Bacon, Sauteed Mushrooms, Grilled Onions & Fries

$21.95

Stuffed Poblano Pepper

Quinoa, Corn, Beets, Avocado, Cotija Cheese, Pea Shoots, Citrus Cream, Ancho Chili Broth

$22.95

Sandwiches & More

Sandwiches & More

Entrees

Entrees

Wild Mushroom Spinach Risotto

Romesco Sauce, Earthbound Farm Spinach, Manchego Cheese, Topped with a Truffle Oil Drizzle

$22.95

Grilled Prawns (Rio Classic)

penne pasta, leek, pea & bacon creole cream

$31.95

Diver Scallops

Pan Seared in Butter Lemon Pepper Fettuccini, Grilled Corn, Asparagus, Ancho Chili Cream Sauce

$39.95

Atlantic Salmon

Pumpkin Seed Crust, Red Pepper Potato Cake, Green Beans, Chipotle-Lime Vinaigrette

$31.95

Branzino Skin On

Bacon Cauliflower Rice, Broccolini, R.G. Puttanesca Sauce

$41.95

House-Smoked Half Chicken (Rio Classic)

smoked chile butter, artichokes, potatoes

$29.95

Almond Wood Smoked BBQ Pork Back Ribs

fries, coleslaw

$42.95

Soy Marinated Skirt Steak

Rainbow Sweet Potato Gratin, Green Beans

$43.95

Cioppino

Mixed Seafood, Dungeness Crab Meat, Prawns, Mussels, Clams, Rich Tomato Sauce, Herb Butter

$40.95

Blood Orange Spritz

Moet Chandon Garden Spritz, Blood Orange Puree, Splash of OJ

$14.00

Guava Bellini

House Sparkling Wine, Guava Puree, Fresh Strawberry

$13.00

Spicy Maria

Serrano Infused Tequila, House Made Bloody Mary Mix. Served Up w/ a Tajin-Salt Rim.

$12.00

Brunch Punch

Tito's Vodka, Malibu Coconut Rum, Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry

$15.00

Mimosa Flight

4-Mini Mimosas: Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry, Hibiscus

$22.00

Brunch Cocktails

Brunch Cocktails

Wines by the Glass

Wines by the Glass

Prosecco, La Marca NV, Italy

$10.00

Champagne, Moet & Chandon "Brut" NV, France

$17.00

Sparkling, Schramsberg, "Brut Rose, North Coast

$19.00

Rosé, "The Beach" by Whispering Angel

$12.00

Sauvignon Blanc, 13 Celsius, New Zealand

$13.00

Pinot Grigio, Tiamo, Veneto, Italy

$13.00

Chardonnay, Bernardus, Monterey County

$17.00

Chardonnay, Poppy, SLH

$12.00

Chardonnay, Nickel & Nickel, Napa

$25.00

Malbec, Felina, Argentina

$15.00

Cabernet, Post & Beam, Napa

$23.00

Pinot Noir, McIntyre, Santa Lucia Highlands

$17.00

Pinot Noir, Joyce, Monterey County

$13.00

Pinot Noir, Loring, Santa Rita Hills

$15.00

Cabernet, Textbook, Napa

$19.00

Red Blend, Rabble, Paso Robles

$13.00

Zinfandel, Seghesio, Sonoma County

$15.00

Lager, Alvarado Street Brewery "Monterey Beer"

$7.00

Cider "Sincere" Dry Apple, Napa 16oz

$12.00

Maibock, Rogue "Dead Guy Ale" Oregon

$8.00

Hazy IPA, Device "Curious Haze" 16oz Sacramento

$14.00

Blonde Ale, Other Brother, Seaside CA

$10.00

Honey Wheat, Other Brother, "I Need Honey", Seaside CA

$14.00

Hefeweizen, Widmer Brothers, Oregon

$8.00

Radler, Stiegl "Grapefruit" Austria

$10.00

N.A. Erdinger, Germany

$8.00

Beers & Cider

Beers & Cider

Drafts

Drafts

Pilsner, North Coast "Scrimshaw" CA

$8.00

IPA, Alvarado Street Brewery "Mai Tai" CA

$10.00

Rotating, Other Brother, Seaside CA

$10.00

Amber Lager, East Brother, "Red Lager" Richmond, CA

$10.00

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

No Booze for You

Sides

Sides

Maple Chili Bacon

$4.95

Smoked Country Ham

$4.95

Cajun Country Potatoes

$4.95

Mixed Seasonal Berries

$5.95

Grilled Sourdough Toast

with Honey-Chipotle Butter

$5.95

Lavender Lemon Drop

Vodka, Limoncello Liqueur, Lavender Simple Syrup, Lemon, Butterfly Pea Flower Infused Liquor, Sugar Rim

$16.00

Grand Manhattan

"Nitro Charged" Woodinville Rye & Bourbon, Grand Marnier, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters

$15.00

Nolet's Haze

Nolet's Gin, St. Germian, Muddled Cucumber & Bail, Lime Juice, Agave

$17.00

Strawberry Guava-Tini

Vodka, Guava Puree, House Made Strawberry Syrup, Triple Sec, Fresh Lemon

$16.00

Ocean Strike MBFC

Tequila, Mezcal, Blue Curacao, Lime Juice, Butterfly Pea Flower Syrup, Egg Whites

$15.00

Laguna Seca Sunset

George Dickel Rye, Organic Maple Syrup, Mike's Hard Lemonade, Mint

$15.00

Rio Rita

Astral Blanco, Cointreau, Agave, Lemon, Orange, Lime

$13.00

Venus Fly Trap

Serrano Infused Tequila, Hibiscus syrup, lime, tajin-salt rim

$14.00

Watermelon Soaked

Volcan Tequila soaked with Fresh Watermelon, Cointreau, Agave, Fresh Lime, with Tajin-Salt Strip

$15.00

'83 Caddy

Arette Reposado, Cointreau, Fresh Lime, Gran Marnier

$16.00

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

$17.00

Cocktails

Cocktails

21 Seed Tequila Ranch Waters

21 Seed Tequila Ranch Waters

Cucumber & Jalapeno

Cucumbers, Lemon, Edible flowers, soda

$13.00

Hibiscus & Grapefruit

Dehydrated Grapefruit, Splash of Hibiscus, Edible Flowers, Soda

$13.00

Blood Orange

Fresh Raspberries, Lime, Edible Flowers, Soda

$13.00