Rio Grill

brunch Menu

BRUNCH

Brunch Menu

Served weekends at Rio Grill. Reservations recommended — call 831.625.5436. Also explore our happy hour and wine list.

Brunch

Farmer's Market Scramble$21.95

3 Farm Fresh Eggs, Locally Sourced Market Vegetables (Changes Weekly), Sliced Avocado with Mozzarella Cheese, and Cajun Country Potatoes

Huevos Rancheros$22.95

Two Fried Eggs, Black Beans, Tomatillo Salsa, Avocado, Cotija Cheese, Lime Crema, over Crispy Tortillas

House-Made Benedict$26.95

Two Poached Eggs with your choice of Protein over Sauteed Spinach and a Griddled Tomato on a Toasted English Muffin, Finished with Smoked Paprika Hollandaise and served alongside Cajun Country Potatoes

Cast Iron Truffle Frittata$21.95

Wild Foraged Mushrooms, Spinach, Double Cut-Smoked Bacon, Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, White Truffle Oil, and Cajun Country Potatoes

Rio Breakfast Sandwich$20.95

With Two Over Easy Eggs, Smoked Country Ham, Asiago Cheese, topped with Bechamel, on Brioche and served with Field Greens Salad

Banana Bruleed French Toast$21.95

Bruleed Bananas, Mixed Berries, Burnt Caramel, Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Avocado Toast$21.95

Grilled Toast, Smashed Avocado, Scrambled Eggs, & Bacon

Rio's Pancake Trio$19.95

Stack of 3 pancakes with Paired toppings

Beef Tenderloin Sweet Potato Hash$20.95

Two Poached Eggs, Crispy Quinoa, Spinach, Chipotle Crema

Carnitas Omelet$21.95

Pork Carnitas, Chef's Choice of Mushrooms, Leeks, Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Paprika Hollandaise, Cajun Country Potatoes, Grilled Toast

Starters

Monterey Bay Calamari$18.95

Fennel, Bell Pepper, Orange Sesame for Dipping

Crab Cake$25.95

Blue Lump Crab, Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc, Onion Marmalade, and Chive Oil

Fire Roasted Castroville Artichoke$19.95

Local Heirloom Artichokes, Balsamic and Semi Dried Cherry Tomato Aioli

Wagyu Carpaccio$26.95

Chimichurri Aioli, Shallots, Crispy Capers, Manchego Cheese, Arugula, and Toast Points

Ahi Tuna Tacos$18.95

Crispy Wontons, Ahi Tuna, Avocado, Sriracha Aioli, Pickled Ginger, & Sesame Seeds

Daily Soup$8.95
Ciabatta Bread$5.95
Haystack Onion Rings$14.95

Thin Cut Yellow Onions, Lightly Battered & Fried, Smokey Guajillo Ketchup

Soft Shell Crab$22.95

Panko Crusted Soft Shell Crab, Glazed Soy Noodles & Stir Fried Vegetables, Crispy Wonton, Pickled Ginger, Roasted Garlic-Lemon Aioli

Salads

Iceberg Wedge$15.95

Garlic Bread Crumbs, Pear Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Dressing

Romaine Heart$18.95

Roasted Poblano Caesar Dressing, Lime Pepitas, Sunflower Seeds, Grated Manchego, Garlic-Ciabatta Croutons, Cilantro Leaves

Roasted Beet Salad$17.95

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

Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Salad$19.95

Arugula, Heirloom Tomatoes, Creamy Burrata, Grilled Peaches, Red Onion, Roasted Pine Nuts, Basil Vinaigrette

Chinese Chicken Salad$25.95

Field Greens, Tomato, Soy Noodles, Pickled Ginger, Curried Carrots, Pickle Cucumber, Almonds, Tahini Dressing

Entrees

"The Works" Burger$25.95

½ lb. Certified Angus Beef, Telera Roll, Cheese, Avocado, Bacon, Sauteed Mushrooms, Grilled Onions and Fries

Salmon B.L.T.$25.95

Avocado, Rosemary-Chili Aioli, House-Made Sweet Potato Fries, Telera Roll

House-Smoked Turkey Breast$21.95

Applewood Smoked Bacon, Fresh Watercress, Avocado, Dijonnaise, Francese Roll, Tomato Chutney, Coleslaw

Cornmeal Crusted Heirloom Tomato & Portabella

Grilled Portabella Mushroom, Bell Pepper, Cornmeal-Crusted Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Watercress, Avocado, Burrata Cheese, Garlic-Lemon Aioli, Ciabatta, French Fries

Stuffed Poblano Pepper$29.95

Mixed Quinoa, Roasted Corn, Yellow Beets, Lemon Zest, Lime Crema, Sliced Avocado, Cotija Cheese in an Ancho Chile Broth

Wild Mushroom Spinach Risotto$27.95

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

Grilled Prawn Penne Pasta$36.95

Leeks, Sweet Peas, Bacon, Creole Cream

Atlantic Salmon$35.95

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

Frutti Di Mare$46.95

Salmon, Clams, Mussles, Prawns, Spaghetti, White Wine Tomato Broth

House-Smoked Half Chicken$36.95

Smoked Chili Butter, Baby Artichokes, Red Potatoes

Almond Wood-Smoked BBQ Pork Back Ribs$35.95

House-Made Sweet Potato Fries, Horseradish-Poppy Seed Coleslaw

Soy-Marinated Skirt Steak$49.95

Roasted Sweet Potato, Lime Crema, Toasted Pine Nuts, Sauteed Green Beans, Blasamic Drizzle

Crispy Skin On Rainbow Trout$38.95

Creamy Sunchoke Puree, Corn Artichoke Relish, Asparagus, Grilled Sunchokes, Charred Lemon

Sides

Applewood Smoked Bacon$9.95

4 pieces

Smoked Country Ham$6.95
Cajun Country Potatoes$6.95
Mixed Fruit$7.95
Cup of Paprika Hollandaise$7.95

Featured Cocktails - Served Up

Lavender Lemon Drop$18

Vodka, Butterfly Pea Infused Liqueur, Limoncello, Lavender, Sugar Rim

Grand Manhattan$18

Blend of Rye and Bourbon, Grand Marnier, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters

Strawberry Guava Tini$18

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

Passionfruit Fizz$17

Vodka, Passionfruit, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Agave, Sparkling Wine

Partnership Cocktail

Ocean Strike MBFC$17

Clarified: Gin, Blue Spiralina, Italicus, Lemon, Citric Acid, Rosemary

Featured Cocktails - On the Rocks

Rio Rita$16

Blanco Tequila, Orange Liquer, Agave, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice, Fresh Lime

Watermelon-Soaked$17

Blanco Tequila Soaked with Fresh Watermelon, Cointreau, Agave, Fresh Lime

'83 Caddy$19

Reposado Tequila, Orange Liquor, Fresh Lime, Grand Marnier

Silver Coin$17

Silver Tequila, Orange Liquor, Lime Juice

Rio Rye$18

Rye Whiskey, Carpano Antica, St. Germain and Luxardo Cherry

Fire & Leaf$17

Serrano Jalapeno Infused Tequila, Basil, Pineapple Juice, Lime, Agave

Mint Bramble$18

Vodka, Blackberry, Mint, Lime, Agave, Soda

Texas Mule$15

Tito's, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer

Brunch Cocktails

Blood Orange Spritz$16

Blood Orange Puree, Splash Orange Juice, Sparkling Wine

Guava Bellini$16

Sparkling Wine, Guava Puree, Fresh Strawberry

Spicy Maria$17

Serrano Infused Tequila, Rio's Famous Bloody Mary Mix, Tajin-Salt Rim

Stormy Morning$15

Sparkling Wine, St.Germain, Creme de Violette, Lime

Berry Bliss$17

Peach Vodka, Strawberry Puree, Lemon Juice, top with Sparkling wine

Wine - By the Glass

Prosecco, Zonin$13

Italy

Champagne Brut, Moet & Chandon$17

France

Champagne Rose, Moet & Chandon$20

France

Rose, Birichino$13

2024, Santa Cruz

Albarino, Joyce$13

2025, Carmel

Sauvignon Blanc, Celsius$13

2024, New Zealand

Chardonnay, Bernardus$17

2023, Monterey County

Unoaked Chardonnay, Chamisal$16

2023, San Luis Obispo

Chardonnay, Frank Family$20

2023, Carneros

Cabernet Sauvignon, Trefethen$25

2022, Napa Valley

Pinot Noir, Wrath$17

2022, Monterey County

Pinot Noir, Fossil Point$16

2022, Central Coast

Red Blend, J.Lhor "Pure Paso"$16

2023, Paso Robles

Red Blend, The Sneak$15

2023, Carneros

Zinfandel, Opolo "Mountain Zinfandel"$16

2024, Paso Robles

Beer - Draft

Pilsner, "Scrimshaw"$9

North Coast Brewery

Amber Ale, "Red Seal Ale"$10

North Coast Brewery

IPA, "Mai Tai"$10.50

Alvarado Street Brewey

IPA, "Cold Pressed"$10.50

Monterey Street Brewery

Beer - Cans & Bottles

Lager, "Monterey Beer"$7

Alvarado Street Brewery, Monterey

Mexican Lager, "Taco Truck"$8

Dust Bowl Brewing, Central Coast

Extra Pale Ale, "Land & Sea"$8

Alvarado Street Brewery, Monterey

IPA, "Peace, Love & Haze"$8

Dust Bowl Brewing, Central Coast

Sour, "Howzit Punch"$12

Alvarado Street Brewery, Monterey

Cider "Pomegrante"$12

Sincere, Napa Valley

Seltzer, "Strawberry Margarita"$12

Dust Bowl Brewing, Central Coast

Non-Alocholic, "Erdinger"$8

Germany

Crafted Mocktails

Thirsty Lizard$7

Grapefruit Juice, Ginger Ale, Lime

No-Jito$9

Cranberry, Pineapple, Mint, Lemon, Sprite, & Soda Water

Lemon Ginger Soda$7

Lemon Juice, Ginger Beer, Agave, Club Soda

Prickly Porcupine$9

Pineapple, Serano chili, Peppercorn, Lime Zest, Tajin-Salt Rim

Virgin Paloma$8

Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Agave, Salt

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Abita Root Beer$6.50
Lemonade$5

Juice Addition Options: Pineapple, Strawberry, Guavam Passionfruit, Blood Orange

Sport Tea$7

Juice Addition Options: Pineapple, Strawberry, Guavam Passionfruit, Blood Orange

Soda$5

Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Ginger Ale

San Benedetto, Still Mineral Water$10
San Benedetto, Sparkling Water$10