Rio Grill's Dine In & Take Out Menu
Enjoy the full Rio Grill experience in our dining room, or take your favorites home. Also try our weekend brunch and happy hour specials. Make a reservation or call 831.625.5436 for take-out.
Starters
Fennel, Bell Pepper, Orange Sesame for Dipping
Blue Lump Crab, Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc, Onion Marmalade, Chive Oil
Local and Seasonal Heirloom Artichokes, Balsamic and Semi Dried Cherry Tomato Aioli
Chimichurri Aioli, Shallots, Crispy Capers, Manchego Cheese, Arugula and Toast Points
Crispy Wontons, Ahi Tuna, Avocado, Sriracha Aioli, Pickled Ginger and Sesame Seeds
Loaded with Mozzarella Cheese, Smashed Avocado, Chipotle Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, House Made Salsa
Changes Daily, served with Avocado, Smoked Chili Sour Cream, House Made Salsa
Thin-cut Yellow Onions, Lightly Battered & Fried, Smokey Guajillo Ketchup
Cured, Smoked and Baked in Rio's unique 3 day process, before being Flash Fried and Finished with a Brown Sugar Glaze and hint of Jalapeño Powder
Panko Crusted Soft Shell Crab, Glazed Soy Noodles & Sitr Fry Vegetables, Crispy Wonton, Roasted Garlic-Lemon Aioli, Pickled Ginger
Salads
Garlic Bread Crumbs, Pear Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Crumbles, & Blue Cheese Dressing
Roasted Poblano Caesar Dressing, Lime Pepitas, Sunflower Seeds, Grated Manchego, Garlic-Ciabatta Croutons, Cilantro Leaves
Red and Golden Beets, Mixed Greens, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts, Point Reyes Blue Cheese
Arugula, Heirloom Tomatoes, Creamy Burrata, Grilled Peaches, Red Onion, Roasted Pine Nuts, Basil Vinaigrette
Field Greens, Tomato, Soy Noodles, Pickled Ginger, Curried Carrots, Pickled Cucumber, Almonds, Tahini Dressing
Sandwiches and More
½ lb. Certified Angus Beef, Cheese, Avocado, Bacon, Sauteed Mushrooms, Grilled Onions, Telera Roll, Fries
Avocado, Rosemary-Chili Aioli, Telera Roll, Sweet Potato Fries
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Smashed Avocado, Fresh Watercress, Dijonnaise, Tomato Chutney, Francese Roll, Coleslaw
Mixed Quinoa, Roasted Corn, Yellow Beets, Lemon Zest, Lime Crema, Sliced Avocado and Cotija Cheese in an Ancho Chile Broth
Grilled Portabella Mushroom, Bell Pepper, Cornmeal-Crusted Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Watercress, Avocado, Burrata Cheese, Garlic-Lemon Aioli, Ciabatta, French Fries
Entrees
Romesco Sauce, Earthbound Farm Spinach, Manchego Cheese, Topped with a Truffle Oil Drizzle & Asiago Cheese Points
Leeks, Sweet Peas, Bacon with Creole Cream
Creamy Sunchoke Puree, Corn-Artichoke Relish, Asparagus, Grilled Sunchokes, Watermelon Radish, Charred Lemon
Pumpkin Seed Crust, Red Pepper-Potato Cake, Green Beans, Chipotle-Lime Vinaigrette
Salmon, Clams, Mussels, Prawns, Spaghetti, White Wine Tomato Broth
Smoked Chili Butter, Baby Artichokes, Red Potatoes
Sweet Potato Fries, Horseradish-Poppy Seed Coleslaw
Roasted Sweet Potato, Lime Crema, Toasted Pine Nuts, Sauteed Green Beans, & Balsamic Drizzle
8oz Almond-Wood Grilled, Wild Mushrooms, Arugula, Roasted Red Potatoes, Hibiscus Demi-Glace
14oz Almond Wood Grilled, Asiago Whipped Potatoes, Grilled Broccolini, Green Peppercorn Demi-Glace
Goat Cheese Polenta, Apple Cider-Caramelized Onions, Pickled Mustard Seed, Blistered Haricots Verts
Grilled Peach Chutney, Asaigo Whipped Potatoes, Blistered Asparagus
Sides
Walnut, Blue Cheese Cream Sauce
Lemon Beurre Blanc
Breadcrumbs, Chili Flakes
Desserts
Vanilla Ice Cream, Mint, Raspberries, Powdered Sugar
Amaretto Sabayon Mousse, Aroma Coffee-Lady Finger Cookies. Note: If ordered to-go, presentation may not be ideal.
Torched Meringue, Shortbread Crust, & Fresh Raspberries
Sourdough Bread, Caramel & Vanilla Apples, Whiskey Creme Angalise, Vanilla Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream, Almond Wafers, Chocolate Sauce, Strawberries, Walnuts
Chocolate Sauce, Strawberry Ice Cream, Raspberries, & Mint
With Paired Toppings
3 Scoops of a Rotating Mix of Flavors, With House-Made Almond Wafers
Featured Cocktails - Served Up
Vodka, Butterfly Pea Infused Liqueur, Limoncello, Lavender, Sugar Rim
Blend of Rye & Bourbon Whiskeys, Grand Marnier, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters
Vodka, Guava Puree, Strawberry Syrup, Triple Sec, Fresh Lemon
Vodka, Passionfruit, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Agave, Sparkling Wine
Blanco Tequilla, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Cardamon Bitters, Sparkling Apple Cider
Partnership Cocktail
Clarified: Gin, Blue Spirulina, Italicus, Lemon, Citric Acid, Rosemary
Featured Cocktails - On the Rocks
Blanco Tequilla, Orange Liqueur, Agave, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice, Fresh Lime
Reposado Tequilla, Cointreau, Fresh Lime, Grand Marnier
Rye Whiskey, Carpano Antica, St. Germain and Luxardo Cherry
Blanco Tequila Soaked with Fresh Watermelon, Cointreau, Agave, Fresh Lime
Vodka, Blackberry, Mint, Lime, Agave, Soda
Silver Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice
Tito's, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
Serrano Jalapeno Infused Tequilla, Basil, Pineapple Juice, Lime, Agave
Wine - By the Glass
Italy
France
France
2024, Santa Cruz
2025, Carmel
2024, New Zealand
2023, Carneros
2023, Monterey County
2023, San Luis Obsipo
2022, Napa Valley
2022, Monterey County
2022, Central Coast
2023, Paso Robles
2023, Carneros
2024, Paso Robles
Draft Beer
North Coast Brewery
North Coast Brewery
Alvarado Street Brewery, Monterey
Alvarado Street Brewery, Monterey
Can & Bottles - Beer
Alvarado Street Brewery, Monterey
Dust Bowl Brewing, Central Coast
Alvarado Street Brewery, Monterey
Dust Bowl Brewing, Central Coast
Alvarado Street Brewery, Monterey
Sincere, Napa
Dust Bowl Brewing, Central Coast
Germany
Crafted Mocktails
Grapefruit, Ginger Ale, Lime
Cranberry, Pineapple, Mint, Lemon, Sprite, & Soda
Lemon Juice, Ginger Beer, Agave, Club Soda
Pineapple, Serrano Chili, Peppercorn, Lime Zest, Tajin-Salt Rim
Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Agave, Salt
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Pineapple, Strawberry, Guava, Passionfruit, Blood Orange
Cranberry, Strawberry, Guava, Passionfruit, Blood Orange
Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Ginger Ale

