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 Jack-Cheddar Cheese, and Cajun Country Potatoes

House-Made Benedict$26.95

Served on a Toasted English Muffin with Two Poached Eggs, Your Choice of Meat, Griddled Tomato, Spinach & Smoked Paprika Hollandaise

Cast Iron Truffle Frittata$21.95

Wild Foraged Mushrooms, Spinach, Double Cut-Smoked Bacon, Jack-Cheddar 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

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

Avocado Toast$21.95

Grilled Toast, Smashed Avocado, Scrambled Eggs, & Bacon

Huevos Rancheros$22.95

2 Fried Eggs, Black Beans, Tomatillo Slasa, Avocado, Cotija Cheese, Lime Crema, Over Crispy tortillas

Starters

Monterey Bay Calamari$18.95

Fennel, Bell Pepper, Orange Sesame for Dipping

Crab Cake$25.95

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, Baby Frisee, 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

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, Shaved 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, 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 Pea Shoots

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 Potatoes, 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 Seasonal Berries$7.95
Cup of Paprika Hollandaise$7.95

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 Series

Ocean Strike MBFC$17

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

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, Cointreau, 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

By the Glass

Prosecco, Zonin, Italy$13
Champagne, Moet & Chandon "Brut", France$17
Champagne Rose, Moet & Chandon, France$20
Rose, Bieler Pere & Fils, 2024, France$13
Pinot Grigio, J Dusi, 2024, Paso Robles$13
Sauvignon Blanc, Celsius 2024, New Zealand$13
Chardonnay, Bernardus 2023, Monterey County$17
Chardonnay, Tolosa Unoaked 2023, Central Coast$16
Chardonnay, Stags Leap "Karia" 2023, Napa Valley$21
Cabernet Sauvignon, DAOU 2023, Paso Robles$16
Cabernet Sauvignon, Trefethen, 2022, Napa Valley$25
Pinot Noir, Wrath 2022, Monterey County$17
Pinot Noir, Fossil Point, 2022, Central Coast$16
Red Blend, Troublemaker 2017, Paso Robles$16
Red Blend, The Sneak, 2023, Los Carneros$15
Zinfandel, Opolo "Mountain Zinfandel", 2024, Paso Robles$16

West Coast Drafts

Pilsner, North Coast "Scrimshaw", CA$9
Hazy IPA, Rotating Tap$10.50
Sour "Tropic Desert", Other Brother Seaside, CA$10
IPA Alvarado Street Brewery "Mai Tai", Monterey, CA$10.50

Cans & Bottles

Lager, Alvarado Street Brewery "Monterey Beer"$7
Mexican Lager, "Taco Truck", Dust Bowl Brewing$8
Extra Pale Ale, "Land & Sea", Alvarado Street Brewery$8
Cider, Sincere "Pomegrante", Napa Valley$12
IPA, "Peace, Love & Haze", Dust Bowl Brewing$8
Non-Alocholic, Erdinger, Germany$8
Seltzer "Strawberry Margarita", Dust Bowl$12

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
Thirsty Lizard$7

Grapefruit, Ginger Ale, Lime

No-Jito$9

Cranberry, Pineapple, Mint, Lemon, Sprite & Soda

Lemon Ginger Soda$7

Lemon Juice, Ginger Beer, Agave, Club Soda

Prickly Porcupine$9

Pineapple, Serrano Chili, Peppercorn, Lime Zest, Tajin-Salt Rim

Virgin Paloma$8

Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Agave, Salt