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, on the patio, 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

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, Shaved 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, 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, 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
Fire Roasted Asparagus$14.95
Spicy Broccolini$12.95
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, Vanilla 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

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 Series

Ocean Strike MBFC$17

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

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

By the Glass

Prosecco, Zonin, Italy$13
Champagne, Moet & Chandon "Brut", France$17
Champagne Rose, Moet & Chandon, France$20
Rosé, 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 Cellars "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
Zinfandel, Opolo "Mountain Zinfandel", 2024, Paso Robles$16

West Coast Drafts

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

Can & Bottles

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

Non-Alcoholic / Mocktail

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
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

Coffee Beverages

Coffee$5
Espresso$5
Cold Brew / Nitro Cold Brew$8