NEWS & EVENTS

Summer Seafood in Carmel: Why August Is Prime Season for Fresh, Local Catches

Looking for a fresh seafood restaurant in Carmel this summer? See why August is peak season for Pacific seafood on Rio Grill's coastal menu.

Car Week Kicks Off in Carmel: Where to Dine Before or After Concours on the Avenue

Car Week is starting in Carmel. See where to dine before or after Concours on the Avenue at this Carmel-by-the-Sea restaurant with an award-worthy wine list.

September 11, 2026

Sustainable Seafood at Rio Grill: Rainbow Trout, Calamari & More in Carmel

Rio Grill's seafood menu takes its cue from the water it sits closest to — Monterey Bay Calamari to start, Crispy Skin Rainbow Trout and Frutti di Mare on the entree list.

September 9, 2026

Steak Night in Carmel: Filet Mignon, Prime Ribeye & Wagyu at Rio Grill

Rio Grill grills Filet Mignon, Certified Prime Ribeye & Wagyu Carpaccio over almond wood at this Carmel institution since 1983. See the full steak lineup.

August 18, 2026

What's in Season Right Now at Rio Grill, a Carmel Farm-to-Table Restaurant?

Late July into August is peak harvest season for the Central Coast, and a farm-to-table restaurant's menu should reflect that shift as clearly as the produce stands along Highway 1 do.

July 22, 2026

Best Restaurants in Carmel, CA: What to Look For (and Why Rio Grill Has Made the List Since 1983)

The best restaurants in Carmel share Central Coast sourcing, a California wine list, and a kitchen with real history. Here is what to look for — and why Rio Grill has met that bar since 1983.