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For three star Californian, try Rio Grill in Carmel. This is a moderately priced, popular place. The menu is fabulous. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features private rooms, brunch, and fine wines.
4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I were referred to Rio Grill from a friend of ours, and were very pleased with the service we received. The staff was very attentive and friendly, and our waitress made sure our every...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went there for a late lunch and seems it's still popular at 2pm Friday. Everyday taco is not memorable. fire roasted antichoke is very fresh and tasty, cooked just right.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yum yum. This was my favorite meal of all when driving up north to SF from Los Angeles.I'd recommend their specialty of 26 years, the smoked half chicken. It has a smoked taste, as it should, and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food - this place is solid. Not an extensive menu, but what they do they seem to do well. I had a chicken breast in some sort of savory sauce. My companion had a "fancy" salad. Very good bread - but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The more I come, the more I enjoy this place. Friendly solid service, great wines and lovely fare. Paraiso Chardonnay Rocked!
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ordered room service from here. The smoked half chicken is excellent if not a for being a bit overpriced, it'd be perfect. The artichoke and potatoes accompanying the dish are just perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We stumbled upon the Rio Grill after a shop keeper recommended it as her favorite spot in Carmel and a top choice for locals. But after eating here I don't know why Carmel locals would EVER choose...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since Robert's White House closed (still crying over that, all these years later....*sob*), husband and I had to find a new "staple" for a nice dinner. We found our new home away from home in Rio...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ate at Rio Gril after I ran the Big Sur Marathon on Sunday, April 26. We were greeted by the hostess immediately after walking through the door. The atmosphere is great! It was packed and there...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to eat, but a little on the pricey side vs portions. I had the pork shank, which was excellent. The chili relleno sauce around it was good and tasty, as the pork shank that sat on top of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is the worst place ever, if not just for Carmel. The menu is expensive and way too fussy. It took forever to get our order taken, and the food did not live up to the prices. The waiter didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf took me here for Vday dinner because 1) it was recommended by his parents; and 2) all the surrounding restaurants were booked because of the Pebble Beach Golf Tournament. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So sad. Went to have lunch at Bahama Billy's at Barnyard and they were closed for the day to remodel the kitchen. So tried Rio Grill at Crossroads instead. My overall takeaway is I'm sad I wasted a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food, fantastic service, and of all things, a really great Chinese Chicken Salad!
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped here on the way back from Point Lobos. Both of us had the tacos du jour. I thought the service was great, the atmosphere very nice, and the prices reasonable (for the area). We ate at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food was really good and their prices were reasonable. All the waitresses are young and attractive. The service was super fast. I'd ask for an extra plate or a refill and they'd bring it in 30...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Totally kid friend and the food is just so, so good. I wish I could remember how we found it, but we go EVERY time we are staying at the Asilomar. Try the artichoke appetizer --...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great engergy...lots of character in the ambiance. If you want a quiet dinner...not the place for it. Awesome food...if you're not a vegetarian. I had the ribs. Really good ribs.
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cool spot, you feel like your in a locals hang- out. A welcoming bar and tasty comfort food. The fire roasted artichoke is one of my favorites, prepared Rio Grill style. I've had ribs,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was an unexpected find in what looked like a random strip mall shopping center across the street from the hotel we were staying at. Service was really spotty, but the food was excellent! For our...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Rio Grill opened in 1983. It used to be part of the Real Restaurants group that included Fog City Diner, Mustard's Grill and Tra Vigne. When that partnership was dissolved a few years later the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a few recommendations:1. The half roasted chicken with red potatoes and baby artichokes. This chicken has got to be one of THE best chicken dishes I've tried. The sauce is indescribable!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THE OLLALIEBERRY PIE. amazing. I'd never even heard of an ollalieberry until i went ot the Rio Grill, but it is a cross between a Raspberry and a Blackberry. The most incredible dessert ever, to a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like a hidden secret in carmel. I cant believe it has such low ratingss. I came here about a year ago with my sister and we had one of the best meals EVER. The food was affordable and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going here for years because it has always been great. The service is great and the food is great if you know what to order. I always start the meal with an artichoke. This is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here on Saturday night and it was packed. Thankfully we made a reservation, and were seated within 15 minutes of our reservation despite the how busy it was. I do think that this restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rio Grill is a regular stop on my trips to Carmel. The bar area is just the right size to pack all my golf buddies in to after a round. The food is just adventurous enough and tasty enough so that you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Out on the prowl for dinner we saw the Rio Grill which was just a mile or so form our room at the Tickle Pink. For a Sunday night, the place was very busy, with tables of lovebirds and booths full of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's reliable American fare-safe for those with finicky tastes and just adventurous enough to please most foodies. Not somewhere I would necessarily seek out, but wouldn't mind going to if that were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food with the service to match it. Our server Kylie was fantastic and on top of her game. Alexis, the hostess, was laso on top of her game seating people instantly, helping out servers, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. We read about it in a guide book and vowed never to go to another restaurant recommended by this book!We called ahead to see if we needed reservations for Sunday brunch and they strongly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So this is a fun local hang-out place. The food was good. Everyone ordered a fresh fish special. The pumpkin seed crusted salmon was unique and the polenta served alongside was a crispy on the outside...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great margarita! Great place for a biz lunch in a shopping center.... it isn't in the nicest part of Carmel, and it isn't the nicest restaurant.... but from the Montrio and Tarpy people, you can...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's bland southwesternish style food with all the authenticity you'd expect in a mall.You can do better in Carmel.
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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The food was imaginatively prepared and delicious. The menu had several choices for all members of our party including pastas, fish and sandwiches. The portions were generous. The wait staff was friendly and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
**Disclaimer** My good friend is the Manager and is the son-in-law of the owner ** Disclaimer **After back-to-back weddings (one in Los Angeles on Friday and the other Monterey on Saturday), it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This was our 4th trip to Rio Grill and the first disappointing one. Usually very good, but not this time. Actually my burger was just fine, but my wife ordered the eggplant/pepper sandwich (a lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.19.0712:30PMI lived in Carmel for 9 years and I had never been to the famous Rio Grill......should have kept it that way.Tacky...tacky....tacky....mediocre tex-mex food. Upon walking into this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Southwesten flair of American food. Nice stop along the way. A nice mix of your favorites. Check out their menu:http://www.riogrill.com/lunch.htmlIt is run and managed by the same folks that have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty food and exemplary service. In a very competitive restaurant market, this place has been a standout for many years. Expensive. Not stuffy (like Anton & Michel, which I like in a different...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food here was very good, and an upmarket feel. Service was very good; no pleasant chit chat, just very fast walking, and business like discussion of what you want. I was impressed when he sidled...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. I love the hamburgers here. They are excellent. Fries, too. I always eat here when I'm in town. They tend to be a bit more expensive than I'd like, but that's because they're a trendy,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty Southwestern style food. The menu offers choices filled with bold flavors and fun spices. Not for the bland at heart! Full bar and wine menu.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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Serious food and a festive atmosphere (with vibrant art, including a cartoon mural of famous locals Clint Eastwood and the late Bing Crosby), have kept this place popular for the past several years. The...
frommers.com - user review
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Rio Grill blends the freshest local ingredients with Southwestern flavors to take California cuisine to a whole new level. Rio Grill's decor reflects its Southwestern heritage, with white-washed stucco arches,...
opentable.com - user review
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rio grill has the best grilled artichokes on the monterey bay peninsula. must try them. the complete menu is fabulous, great chefs, great service, interesting decor...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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highly recommended for those liking california cuisine...
dine.com - user review
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wood-oven roasted and bursting with flavor...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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this casual restaurant offers grilled dishes with a southwestern flair. you can eat in the bar, which is covered with cartoons, or dine in the comfortable dining room. try the lamb shank with ale and...
wcities.com - user review
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the best bets in this lively santa fe-style roadhouse are the meat and seafood cooked over an oak-wood grill. the fire-roasted artichoke and the monterey bay squid are exceptional starters. www.riogrill.com....
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