Rio Grill

Dine in & Take out

DINE IN & TAKE OUT

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

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, Chive Oil

Fire Roasted Castroville Artichoke$19.95

Local and Seasonal 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 and Sesame Seeds

Pork Belly Potato Crisps$21.95

Loaded with Mozzarella Cheese, Smashed Avocado, Chipotle Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, House Made Salsa

Quesadilla of the Day$22.95

Changes Daily, served with Avocado, Smoked Chili Sour Cream, House Made Salsa

Daily Soup$11.95
Haystack Onion Rings$14.95

Thin-cut Yellow Onions, Lightly Battered & Fried, Smokey Guajillo Ketchup

Signature Candied Pork Belly$19.95

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

Soft Shell Crab$22.95

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

Salads

Iceberg Wedge$15.95

Garlic Bread Crumbs, Pear Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Crumbles, & 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, Point Reyes Blue Cheese

Heirloom Tomato And 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, Pickled Cucumber, Almonds, Tahini Dressing

Sandwiches and More

"The Works" Burger$25.95

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

Salmon B.L.T.$25.95

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

House-Smoked Turkey Breast$21.95

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

Stuffed Poblano Pepper$29.95

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

Cornmeal Crusted Heirloom Tomato & Portabella Sandwich$21.95

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

Entrees

Catch of the Day
Wild Mushroom Spinach Risotto$27.95

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

Grilled Prawn Penne Pasta$36.95

Leeks, Sweet Peas, Bacon with Creole Cream

Crispy Skin Rainbow Trout$38.95

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

Atlantic Salmon$35.95

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

Frutti di Mare$46.95

Salmon, Clams, Mussels, 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

Sweet Potato Fries, Horseradish-Poppy Seed Coleslaw

Soy-Marinated Skirt Steak$49.95

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

Filet Mignon$59.95

8oz Almond-Wood Grilled, Wild Mushrooms, Arugula, Roasted Red Potatoes, Hibiscus Demi-Glace

Ribeye Certified Prime$59.95

14oz Almond Wood Grilled, Asiago Whipped Potatoes, Grilled Broccolini, Green Peppercorn Demi-Glace

Ancho Chili Rubbed Smoked Pork Tenderloin$39.95

Goat Cheese Polenta, Apple Cider-Caramelized Onions, Pickled Mustard Seed, Blistered Haricots Verts

Wood Grill Double-Cut Pork Chop$49.95

Grilled Peach Chutney, Asaigo Whipped Potatoes, Blistered Asparagus

Sides

Sweet Potato Fries$11.95
French Fries$10.95
Asiago Whipped Potatoes$10.95
Horseradish-Poppy Seed Coleslaw$9.95
Roasted Sweet Potato$12.95

Walnut, Blue Cheese Cream Sauce

Fire Roasted Asparagus$14.95

Lemon Beurre Blanc

Spicy Broccolini$12.95

Breadcrumbs, Chili Flakes

Ciabatta Bread$5.95

Desserts

Olallieberry Cobbler$13.95

Vanilla Ice Cream, Mint, Raspberries, Powdered Sugar

Tiramisu Cup$13.95

Amaretto Sabayon Mousse, Aroma Coffee-Lady Finger Cookies. Note: If ordered to-go, presentation may not be ideal.

Meyer Lemon Bars$13.95

Torched Meringue, Shortbread Crust, & Fresh Raspberries

Caramel-Apple Bread Pudding$16.95

Sourdough Bread, Caramel & Vanilla Apples, Whiskey Creme Angalise, Vanilla Ice Cream

Ice Cream Sandwich$13.95

Vanilla Ice Cream, Almond Wafers, Chocolate Sauce, Strawberries, Walnuts

Bittersweet Flourless Chocolate Torte$13.95

Chocolate Sauce, Strawberry Ice Cream, Raspberries, & Mint

Seasonal Cheesecake$14.95

With Paired Toppings

Artisan Sorbet$13.95

3 Scoops of a Rotating Mix of Flavors, With House-Made Almond Wafers

Featured Cocktails - Served Up

Lavender Lemon Drop$18

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

Grand Manhattan$18

Blend of Rye & Bourbon Whiskeys, Grand Marnier, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters

Strawberry Guava Tini$18

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

Passionfruit Fizz$17

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

Blanco Apple Sling$18

Blanco Tequilla, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Cardamon Bitters, Sparkling Apple Cider

Partnership Cocktail

Ocean Strike MBFC$17

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

Featured Cocktails - On the Rocks

Rio Rita$16

Blanco Tequilla, Orange Liqueur, Agave, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice, Fresh Lime

'83 Caddy$19

Reposado Tequilla, Cointreau, Fresh Lime, Grand Marnier

Rio Rye$18

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

Watermelon-Soaked$17

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

Mint Bramble$18

Vodka, Blackberry, Mint, Lime, Agave, Soda

Silver Coin$17

Silver Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice

Texas Mule$15

Tito's, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer

Fire & Leaf$17

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

Wine - By the Glass

Prosecco, Zonin$13

Italy

Champagne Brut, Moet & Chandon$17

France

Champagne Rose, Moet & Chandon$20

France

Rosé, Birichino 2024$13

2024, Santa Cruz

Albarino, Joyce$13

2025, Carmel

Sauvignon Blanc, Celsius$13

2024, New Zealand

Chardonnay, Frank Family$20

2023, Carneros

Chardonnay, Bernardus$17

2023, Monterey County

Unoaked Chardonnay, Chamisal$16

2023, San Luis Obsipo

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.Lohr "Pure Paso"$16

2023, Paso Robles

Red Blend, The Sneak$15

2023, Carneros

Zinfandel, Opolo "Mountain Zinfandel"$16

2024, Paso Robles

Draft Beer

Pilsner, "Scrimshaw"$9

North Coast Brewery

Amber Ale, "Red Seal Ale"$10

North Coast Brewery

IPA, "Mai Tai"$10.50

Alvarado Street Brewery, Monterey

Cold Pressed IPA$10.50

Alvarado Street Brewery, Monterey

Can & Bottles - Beer

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"$9

Dust Bowl Brewing, Central Coast

Sour "Howzit Punch"$12

Alvarado Street Brewery, Monterey

Cider, "Pomegrante"$12

Sincere, Napa

Seltzer, "Strawberry Margarita"$12

Dust Bowl Brewing, Central Coast

N.A., Erdinger$8

Germany

Crafted Mocktails

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

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Abita Root Beer$6.50
Lemonade$5

Pineapple, Strawberry, Guava, Passionfruit, Blood Orange

Sport Tea$7

Cranberry, Strawberry, Guava, Passionfruit, Blood Orange

Soda$5

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

San Benedetto, Still Mineral Water$10
San Benedetto, Sparkling Mineral Water$10
Ginger Beer$7

Coffee Beverages

Coffee$5
Espresso$5