Rio Grill
Eatery providing generous portions of inventive Californian fare & a lengthy wine list since 1983.
Popular Dishes
Maple syrup, honey-chipotle butter topped with mixed berry compote
$14.00
Two poached eggs, quinoa, crispy swiss chard, chipotle crema
$19.00
Bruleed bananas, burnt caramel, cinnamon whipped cream
$14.00
Wild foraged mushrooms, spinach, double cut-smoked bacon, jack-cheddar cheese, white truffle oil, and cajun country potatoes
$18.00
Served on a butter croissant with two poached eggs, your choice of meat, griddled tomato, spinach & smoked paprika hollandaise
Menu for Rio Grill
little
lil' soup of the day | $3.00 |
fresh veggies and lemon aioli for dipping | $4.00 |
"chopped" caesar with croutons and cheese | $5.00 |
mixed lettuces with light vinaigrette | $4.00 |
desserts
ice cream sundae with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and strawberries | $3.00 |
one scoop of house made ice cream | sorbet | $2.50 |
ice cream sandwich | $8.50 |
chocolate torte with vanilla ice cream | $7.50 |
olallieberry cobblerserved warm with vanilla ice cream | $10.95 |
blood orange cheesecakemaria cookie crusted with ancho chili caramel | $10.95 |
caramel-apple bread puddingsourdough bread, caramel and vanilla apples, whiskey crème anglaise, vanilla ice cream | $12.95 |
bittersweet flourless chocolate tortevanilla ice cream, house-made chocolate sauce | $10.95 |
mocha flanchocolate-espresso custard, house-made caramel sauce | $8.95 |
artisan sorbet (3 scoops)with house-made almond wafers | $8.95 |
housemade made apple-cranberry pie | $8.00 |
wine
prosecco la marca | $10.00 |
champagne moet & chandon "brut" | $17.00 |
sparkling schramsberg "brut rosé" 2017 | $19.00 |
rosé "the palm" by whispering angel 2020 | $12.00 |
sauvignon blanc 13 celsius 2020 | $13.00 |
albariño la marea 2019 | $13.00 |
chardonnay bernardus 2019 | $17.00 |
chardonnay poppy 2018 | $12.00 |
chardonnay antica 2018 | $22.00 |
pinot noir mcintyre 2016 | $17.00 |
pinot noir joyce 2018 | $13.00 |
cabernet sauvignon daou 2018 | $16.00 |
cabernet sauvignon hunt & harvest 2019 | $19.00 |
rhône blend le p'tit paysan 2019 | $13.00 |
mourtaou kobza 2019 | $12.00 |
zinfandel seghesio 2017 | $15.00 |
bigger
¼ pound burgerwith tilamook cheddar cheese and fries | $8.00 |
grilled skirt steakand french fries | $12.00 |
quesadillawith jack and cheddar cheese | $7.00 |
house smoked baby back ribsbbq sauce and fries | $9.00 |
grilled prawns, penne noodles, peas, bacon and cream | $16.00 |
wood-grilled salmonwith buttered broccolini | $14.00 |
grilled chicken breast, sautéed red potatoes, green beans | $8.00 |
grilled skirt steak and french fries | $12.00 |
rocco's "tearable" jack and cheddar cheese quesadilla | $7.00 |
grilled chicken breast, sautéed red potatoes green beans | $8.00 |
starters
monterey bay calamariorange-sesame dipping sauce | $14.95 |
corn truffle & wild mushroom tamalehatch green chili, tomatillo salsa, lime pepitas, cotija cheese, salsa fresca | $14.95 |
fire-roasted castroville artichokelimited availability! local heirloom artichokes offer superior flavor and meatiness, but are highly seasonal. we'll have them as long as they last. | $14.95 |
smoked tri tip empanadastyle, avocado cream, jack & cheddar cheese, smoked chili aioli | $13.95 |
ahi tuna crispy wonton chipssesame-soy aioli, cilantro leaves, jalapeño rings, pickled ginger, avocado | $16.95 |
steamed mussels1/2 lb. prince edward island mussels with leeks, scrimshaw pilsner, and creole butter tossed with chorizo fries | $21.95 |
sumano's sourdough bread | $4.95 |
daily soup | $8.95 |
haystack onion ringsguajillo ketchup | $8.95 |
oyster rockefeller(4) baked tomales bay miyagi oysters, pickled swiss chard, and asiago cheese, and fresh lemon (fresh available with champagne mignonette sauce) | $18.95 |
soupdifferent every day | $8.00 |
empanadassmoked brisket, pickled jalapeños, jack and cheddar cheese, smoked bbq aioli | $11.00 |
habanero deviled eggsbacon jam | $6.00 |
candied swine "jolly rancheros" | $8.00 |
crab & artichoke chile rellenospinach, hatch green chile, oaxacan cheese | $16.00 |
quesadilladifferent everyday | $11.00 |
monterey bay squidorange-sesame dipping sauce | $13.95 |
smoked beef tenderloinempanada style, avocado cream, jack & cheddar cheese, smoked chili aioli | $14.95 |
russet potato skinspork belly, jack & cheddar cheese, smashed avocado, smoked tomato salsa, chipotle sour cream | $16.95 |
quesadilla of the daysmashed avocado, smoked chili sour cream, house-made salsa | $18.95 |
steamed manila clamsspanish sausage, leeks, ipa-creole butter, smoked jalapeño-lime fries, grilled toast | $21.95 |
salads
charred romaine heartroasted poblano caesar dressing, lime pepitas, sunflower seeds, shaved manchego, garlic-ciabatta croutons, cilantro leaves | $12.00 |
roasted beet saladred and golden beets, mixed greens, raspberry vinaigrette, candied walnuts and point reyes blue cheese | $14.00 |
chinese chicken saladmixed greens, sesame-soy noodles, curried carrots, almonds, tahini dressing | $19.00 |
arugula saladearthbound farms organic baby arugula, green apples, asparagus, golden raisins, crispy quinoa tossed in meyer lemon vinaigrette and pickled shallots | $12.95 |
butter lettucecrispy quinoa, grapefruit, mint leaves, blood orange-mimosa vinaigrette | $11.95 |
ahi tuna saladlocal field geens, avocado, jalapeño rings, ginger-sesame dressing, crispy wontons, grilled watermelon | $22.95 |
bites
basket of house-made herb-truffle breadmaple-chipotle butter & herb-balsamic vinaigrette (4 pieces) | $4.95 |
roasted sweet potatochipotle-maple honey, lime crema, pine nuts | $7.95 |
house-cured & smoked pork bellybrown sugar jalapeño glaze | $8.95 |
haystack onion ringsguajillo ketchup | $8.95 |
daily soup | $7.95 |
signature margaritas
venus fly trapserrano infused tequila, hibiscus syrup, lime, tajin-salt rim | $14.00 |
watermelon-soakedtequila soaked with fresh watermelon, cointreau, agave, fresh lime | $14.00 |
blood orangebanhez ensamble mezcal, agave, blood orange, oj, lime, tajin-salt rim | $15.00 |
silver coinherradura silver, cointreau, fresh lime | $15.00 |
rio ritavolcan blanco, cointreau, agave, lemon, orange, lime | $13.00 |
'83 caddyarette reposado, cointreau, fresh lime, grand marnier float | $16.00 |
non-alcoholic drinks
ginger beer | $5.00 |
abita root beer | $5.00 |
sport tea | $5.00 |
thirsty lizardgrapefruit, ginger ale, lime | $5.00 |
no-jito cranberrypineapple, mint, lemon, sprite & soda | $5.00 |
prickly porcupinepineapple, serrano chili, peppercorn, lime zest, tajin-salt rim | $5.00 |
san benedetto, still mineral water | $7.00 |
san benedetto, sparkling water | $7.00 |
seasonal cocktails
the pigeonastral blanco tequila, fresh squeezed grapefruit, soda, agave, lime | $15.00 |
yuzu whiskey sourkikori japanese whiskey, yuzu citrus puree, dehydrated lemon wheel | $15.00 |
grand manhattan"nitro charged" woodinville rye & bourbon, grand marnier, sweet vermouth, orange bitters | $15.00 |
lavender lemon droplimoncello liqueur, lavender simple, fresh lemon, butterfly pea flower infused liqueur, sugar rim | $16.00 |
rio cheladatrejo's cerveza lager (16oz.), house-made michelada mix, tajin salt rim | $10.00 |
barrel-aged cocktails
rio ryea blend of rye and bourbon whiskey, carpano antica, st. germain, and luxardo cherries | $15.00 |
tequila me softlyla gritona reposado, del maguey "vida" aged in our "rio rye" barrels, orange bitters, agave | $15.00 |
west coast microbrews
lager alvarado street brewery "monterey beer" | $7.00 |
organic blonde ale eel river "california blonde" | $8.00 |
mexican lager trejo's cerveza(16oz.) burbank | $8.00 |
wheat other brother (16oz.) "violet's tune"seaside | $14.00 |
red ale karl strauss "red trolley ale"san diego | $10.00 |
hefeweizen cali-squeeze "blood orange"san luis obispo | $8.00 |
cider sincere (16oz.) "dry apple"napa | $12.00 |
hefeweizen widmer brothersor | $8.00 |
maibock rogue "dead guy ale"or | $8.00 |
hazy ipa device (16oz.) "curious haze"sacramento | $14.00 |
west coast drafts
pilsner north coast "scrimshaw" | $8.00 |
pale ale other brother "evergreen smash" | $10.00 |
amber lager east brother "red lager" | $10.00 |
ipa alvarado street brewery "mai tai" | $10.00 |
seasonal import
radler stiegl "grapefruit"(16oz.) austria | $10.00 |
entrées
"the works" burger½ lb. certified angus beef, telera roll. cheese, avocado, bacon, sauteed mushrooms, grilled onions and fries | $21.95 |
salmon b.l.tavocado rosemary-chili aioli, house-made sweet potato chips, telera roll | $19.95 |
house-smoked turkey breast sandwichapplewood smoked bacon, smashed avocado, dijonnaise, francese roll, tomato chutney, coleslaw | $18.95 |
stuffed poblano pepperquinoa, corn, beets, avocado, cotija cheese, pea shoots, citrus cream, ancho chili broth | $22.95 |
vegetable risottosouthwest ratatouille, asiago, poblano-basil pesto | $22.95 |
atlantic salmonpumpkin seed crust, red pepper-potato cake, green beans, chipotle-lime vinaigrette | $28.95 |
soy-marinated skirt steakrainbow sweet potato gratin, green beans | $37.95 |
almond wood-smoked bbq pork back ribshouse-made sweet potato chips, horseradish-poppy seed coleslaw. half rack | full rack | $26.95 |
grilled prawn penne pastaleeks, sweet peas & bacon, creole cream | $31.95 |
house-smoked half chickensmoked chili butter, baby artichokes, red potatoes | $27.95 |
paella 'chef luis' stylemixed seafood, mussels, prawns, grilled chicken, chorizo, saffron rice, and light ancho chili broth | $34.95 |
diver scallopspan seared in butter, squid ink fettuccine pasta, grilled corn, asparagus, ancho chili cream sauce | $36.95 |
wood grill double-cut pork chopsmoked chili apple honey glaze, cajun country potatoes, grilled asparagus | $34.95 |
grilled prawn pastapenne, leeks, sweet peas & bacon creole cream | $24.95 |
natural pork porterhousegreen apple-plantain chutney, charred caulilini, green chili-cheddar mash | $29.95 |
southwest seafood stewcrab claw, mixed seafood, manila clams, shrimp, corn on the cob, red potatoes, ancho chili broth, grilled bread, morita aioli | $31.95 |
local avocado fettuccinesmoked beef tenderloin, shallots, grilled corn, sweet peas, cotija cheese, new mexico red chili broth | $22.95 |
sides
cajun country potatoes | $4.95 |
grilled sourdough toast with honey-chipotle butter | $5.95 |
maple chili bacon | $4.95 |
mixed seasonal berries | $5.95 |
smoked country ham | $4.95 |
rosemary potatoesleeks, chorizo | $7.50 |
polenta cake | $5.00 |
duck tamalemole, salsa fresca | $8.50 |
roasted sweet potatochipotle-maple honey, crema, pine nuts | $6.50 |
sandwiches
brisket slidershorseradish slaw, pickled onions, sweet potato fries, brioche bun | $14.00 |
salmon b.l.t.sliced avocado, rosemary-chile aioli, potato chips | $17.00 |
smoked turkey breastbacon, dijonnaise guacamole, tomato chutney | $14.00 |
grilled prawn wrapbrie, spinach, hatch green chile, sundried tomato aioli | $17.00 |
eggplant-cactuspickled red peppers, watercress, fontina, black bean aioli, spinach, hatch green chile, fontina cheese | $16.00 |
smoked nyhorseradish creme fraiche, smoked gouda, rosemary-chile aioli, garlic fries | $18.00 |
skirt steak argentinianpesto aioli, roasted poblanos, avocado, crispy yellow onions, fresh local tomatoes, butter lettuce, francese roll, gilroy garlic fries | $17.95 |
house-smoked turkey breastapplewood smoked bacon, smashed avocado, dijonniase, francese roll, tomato chutney, coleslaw | $16.95 |
"the works" burger½lb. certified angus beef, telera roll, cheese, avocado, bacon, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, fries | $20.95 |
salmon b.l.t avocadorosemary-chili aioli, house-made fingerling potato chips, telera roll | $18.95 |
brunch
farmer's market scramble3 farm fresh eggs, locally sourced market vegetables (changes weekly), sliced avocado with jack-cheddar cheese, and cajun country potatoes | $20.00 |
house-made benedictserved on a butter croissant with two poached eggs, your choice of meat, griddled tomato, spinach & smoked paprika hollandaise | - |
tequila-cured salmon | $21.00 |
herb-brandy rubbed smoked turkey | $20.00 |
braised & cured pork belly | $18.00 |
cast iron truffle frittatawild foraged mushrooms, spinach, double cut-smoked bacon, jack-cheddar cheese, white truffle oil, and cajun country potatoes | $18.00 |
rio breakfast sandwichbrioche grilled cheese with two over easy eggs, smoked country ham, asiago cheese, topped with bechamel served with field greens salad | $18.00 |
griddled brioche french toastbruleed bananas, burnt caramel, cinnamon whipped cream | $14.00 |
fluffy meyer lemon-mascarpone pancake stackmaple syrup, honey-chipotle butter topped with mixed berry compote | $14.00 |
smoked tri-tip sweet potato hashtwo poached eggs, quinoa, crispy swiss chard, chipotle crema | $19.00 |
happy hour
ahi tacos*crispy wonton shell, avocado, cilantro, with sesame-soy aioli | $9.00 |
miyagi oysters*two fresh oysters served with fresh lemon & champagne mignonette | $9.00 |
risotto tater totsfried risotto balls stuffed with pepper jack cheese, served with house-made marinara | $9.00 |
grilled prawnstwo prawns, parsnip puree with a port wine reduction | $9.00 |
truffle-manchego cheese friesfrench fries topped with shaved manchego cheese and truffle oil | $9.00 |
"pig wing"mini pork shank tossed in house-made buffalo sauce, with blue cheese and pickled cucumbers | $9.00 |
almond wood smoked bbq ribstwo ribs with coleslaw | $9.00 |
grill
soy-marinated skirt steakyam gratin, grilled tomato, green beans | $32.00 |
pork choppoint reyes blue cheese butter, polenta, braised mushrooms | $28.00 |
half rack barbecued pork back ribscoleslaw, french fries | $26.00 |
new york stripbacon butter, honey roasted carrots, green chile-cheddar whipped potatoes | $39.00 |
grilled prawnspenne pasta, leek, pea & bacon creole cream | $21.00 |
wood-grilled angus burgerfries | $15.00 |
salad
iceberg wedgegarlic bread crumbs, roma tomatoes, blue cheese dressing | $10.00 |
spinachroasted beets, blue cheese, pecans, jalapeño-raspberry vinaigrette | $12.50 |
arugulahearts of palm, grapefruit, agave-pumpkin seed vinaigrette | $11.00 |
mixed greenstruffle-pecorino, candied walnuts, curry vinaigrette | $10.00 |
skirt steakmixed greens, balsamic pear tomatoes, blue cheese, shallot rings | $22.00 |
crab cakemixed greens, balsamic pear tomatoes, blue cheese, shallot rings | $21.00 |
romainecaesar dressing, asiago cheese, white anchovy, croutons | $10.00 |
oven
pumpkin seed crusted loch duart salmonchipotle-lime vinaigrette | $27.50 |
house smoked half chickensmoked chile butter, artichokes, potatoes | $26.00 |
duck breasttortilla-squash chilaquiles, oaxacan mole, duck confit tamale | $32.00 |
red chile-braised bison short ribsgreen chile-cheddar whipped potatoes, grilled squash | $28.00 |
pork shankred pepper mashed potatoes, chile verde, apple-jicama slaw | $28.00 |
poblano pepperquinoa, corn, beets, pea shoots, ancho chile broth | $19.00 |
vegetable risottosouthwest ratatouille, asiago cheese, poblano-basil pesto | $22.00 |
others
wood fired chicken breastchopped and served with veggies | $10.75 |
ground chuck burgerchopped and served with veggies | $12.75 |
roasted salmonchopped and served with veggies | $13.75 |
rio grill | $43.00 |
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