WELCOME to RIO GRILL The Power of Place For more than 30 years, Rio Grill has delighted locals and first-time visitors with outstanding food and exceptional service at The Crossroads Carmel. It s a fitting name too as this iconic restaurant is located at the gateway to the rural wine country of Carmel Valley, the rugged coastline of Big Sur, and the white sandy beaches of charming Carmel by the Sea. In short, Rio Grill s versatilty can meet your celebration needs in a variety of surprising ways. Get married on Carmel Beach and host your reception in Rio s famed Santa Fe Room, a private venue with its own bar. Kick off a wine country wedding with a rehearsal party in the Barrel Room, featuring a barrel-themed ceiling and vintage oak wine cases. Or turn Rio into your own private restaurant for up to 350 of your best friends it s all here waiting for you.
The Barrel Room Rio Grill Carmel s bridal party place at the mouth of the valley. The Santa Fe Room
Rio Grill and you the other perfect couple! Executive Chef Cy Yontz utilizes fresh, sustainable ingredients and local purveyors to create creative American regional cuisine with vibrant flavors and a Southwest kick. Inventive, eclectic and delicious menus are complemented by an extensive wine list featuring more than 190 labels, available in either of Rio s beautifully appointed private rooms. We provide several distinct options for your special event, all geared toward delivering a remarkable experience on your special day. We take a collaborative approach, with our kitchen team and events manager Heather Rammel working in concert to design menus perfectly paired with wines, cocktails and just the right ambiance. From the moment you contact us, our team goes to work organizing and planning your ideal event. Toward this end, we have also assembled a group of qualified vendors to help provide those extraspecial touches to make your event special and memorable. Rio Grill and you the other perfect couple! With 30 years of experience, we have what it takes to make your day special. Let s create memories for a lifetime! Photography: Left and middle right, J. Bushnell Photography. Bottom right, tq photography.
The Barrel Room
Testimonials Tying the Knot The service was amazing at therio Grill! I had a few guests with food allergies or other special food needs. After speaking to the event coordinator Heather, she was able to come up with a menu without breaking my budget. The waiters were very friendly and outgoing. The venue has a beautiful setup for the rehearsal dinner and all my guests seemed to enjoy their dinner. I highly recommend this place! Unfortunately we did not catch the names of the waitresses but they were wonderful, very friendly and outgoing. The service was outstanding and the food was delicious. A big thank-you to Heather for all her help in setting up the dinner reception. Everything went great. The Rio Grill was the perfect place to host my rehearsal dinner. Our menu was specially created with the selections of my parents-inlaw, and the restaurant even printed out individual menus with our names on them! They provided a separate room for the hors d oeuvres and drinks with a bar. The food was amazing as well! capacity Santa Fe Room 55 Seated 80 Standing Barrel Room 30 Seated 45 Standing Combined 80 Seated 120 Standing Entire Restaurant 200 Seated 500 Standing Barrel Room Santa Fe Room Photography: Bottom left, Espinoza Graphics. Bottom right, J. Bushnell Photography.