For a glass of California wine in Carmel, Rio Grill at The Crossroads pairs a warm full-bar lounge with a deep, California-focused wine list and handcrafted cocktails — plus a daily happy hour and wood-fired bites to pair. A Carmel institution since 1983. Reserve a table or stop by the bar.
Rio Grill's bar and lounge is the kind of place you settle into — a glass of Monterey County Pinot or Paso Robles Cabernet in hand, the easy hum of Carmel around you. The list leans into the wine country at our doorstep, with bottles and by-the-glass pours from Napa, Sonoma Coast, and the Central Coast. Explore the full wine list before you visit.
Not in a wine mood? The full bar pours handcrafted cocktails built on fresh citrus and quality spirits. Pair anything with bar bites from the almond wood-fired kitchen, and time your visit for happy hour — daily from 3:30 to 6:00 PM in the bar and lounge.
A glass at the bar has a way of turning into dinner. When it does, the same kitchen sends out bold California fusion off the grill. View the menu or reserve a table.
Pull up a seat at the bar at Rio Grill in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Reserve a TableOr call 831.625.5436 · 101 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel, CA 93923
Yes. Rio Grill has a full bar and lounge with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive California-focused wine list, available by the glass and the bottle.
The list highlights California producers — Monterey County, Napa, Paso Robles, and Sonoma Coast — across reds, whites, and sparkling, chosen to pair with our wood-fired menu.
Yes — happy hour runs daily from 3:30 to 6:00 PM in the bar and lounge, with drink and small-plate specials. Walk-ins welcome.
The bar and lounge are first come, first served, so you can stop in for a glass anytime. For dinner in the dining room, reservations are recommended, especially on weekends.
Rio Grill is at 101 Crossroads Blvd in Carmel-by-the-Sea — at The Crossroads, corner of Highway 1 and Rio Road.
