For private dining in Carmel, Rio Grill at The Crossroads offers two private rooms — the Santa Fe Room for up to 45 guests and the Barrel Room for up to 26 — with a bold California fusion menu off the almond wood-fired grill, a full bar, and a deep wine list. Ideal for celebrations, rehearsal dinners, and corporate gatherings. Inquire about private dining or call 831.625.5436.
A great private event needs the right room — one that feels special without feeling stiff. Rio Grill has two. The Santa Fe Room comfortably seats up to 45 guests for larger celebrations, while the more intimate Barrel Room holds up to 26. Both bring the warm, easygoing Carmel atmosphere Rio Grill has been known for since 1983, just minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea at The Crossroads.
Private groups enjoy the same bold California fusion cooking that has made Rio Grill a Carmel institution — wood-fired entrées, fresh seasonal plates, and a full bar with a California-focused wine list. Our team will help you build a menu that fits your group and your occasion. Browse the full menu to start planning.
Rehearsal dinners, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, holiday parties, corporate dinners, and celebrations of life — Rio Grill hosts them all. Tell us about your event and we'll handle the details so you can focus on the people in the room.
Plan your private event at Rio Grill in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Inquire About Private DiningOr call 831.625.5436 · 101 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel, CA 93923
Rio Grill has two private rooms — the Santa Fe Room seats up to 45 guests, and the Barrel Room seats up to 26. Our team can help you choose the right space for your group.
Rehearsal dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate dinners, holiday parties, and celebrations of all kinds. If it is worth gathering for, we are happy to host it.
Yes — groups enjoy curated selections from our bold California fusion menu off the almond wood-fired grill, paired with our full bar and wine list. Our team will help tailor the menu to your party.
Send an inquiry through our private parties page or call (831) 625-5436, and our team will help plan the details.
Rio Grill is at 101 Crossroads Blvd in Carmel-by-the-Sea — at The Crossroads, corner of Highway 1 and Rio Road, just minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pebble Beach.
