Fresh Ingredients Through the years we ve learned that executing a perfect dish has everything to do with quality ingredients. (A little heat from chiles doesn t hurt!) The Central Coast is home to extraordinary produce and every season, we get to choose from a cornucopia of locally-grown treats; the toughest part is figuring out which flavors to use! We work closely with local farmers, ranchers and fishermen so that you enjoy only the freshest possible fare for your event. We are dedicated to bold flavors, the freshest ingredients and skillful preparation of your meals. Our team looks forward to helping you create memories!
BRING A REASON TO We ll handle the rest. At Rio Grill we take a collaborative approach to executing your special event. Our executive chef and events manager work in concert to create menus that are designed to impress and satisfy your guests from start to finish. Our group of talented and committed professionals will ensure that your gathering, whether business or pleasure, is one where you can relax, enjoy, and experience the true essence of Rio Grill. We create extraordinary memories with amazing food and exceptional service. We look forward to taking care of you and putting on an event to remember!
DINNER $98 per person (Plus tax and gratuity) APPETIZERS (Please Select Three) QUESADILLA Smoked Tomato Salsa LUMP CRAB CAKES Red Pepper-Cumin Vinaigrette CRISPY BABY ARTICHOKES Sun Dried Tomato Aioli CALAMARI Orange-Sesame Dipping Sauce SONOMA GOAT CHEESE CROUSTADE Chipotle Honey ROASTED LAMB CHOP Pomegranate Molasses BLUE CORN TOSTADITA Tequila Cured Salmon, Crème Fraiche CROSTINI Tomato-Basil Relish, Fresh Mozzarella SOUTHWESTERN SPRING ROLLS Smoked Avocado Cream FIRST COURSE MEXICAN SOPE Red Chile Sirloin, Black Beans, Lime Crema SMOKED BRISKET EMPANADA Avocado Crema CRISPY ROCK SHRIMP TOSTADA Chipotle Crema CORN CRUSTED DIVER SCALLOP Celery Root Puree, Chile Oils AHI TUNA TARTARE Mango Coulis, Avocado Salsa SECOND COURSE MIXED GREENS Truffle Pecorino Cheese, Seasoned Walnuts, Curry Vinaigrette HEARTS OF ROMAINE Caesar Dressing, Asiago Cheese, House-made Croutons SPINACH SALAD Roasted Beets, Blue Cheese, Pecans, Jalapeno-Raspberry Vinaigrette BISON OSSO BUCCO Smoked Chile Gremolata, Saffron Risotto SLOW SMOKED BEEF TENDERLOIN Arugula Fontina, Wild Mushrooms, Grilled Asparagus RACK OF LAMB Tomato-Mint Chutney, Sweet Corn Grits, Honey-Truffle Baby Carrots SEA BASS Green Chile-Olive Tapenade SONOMA DUCK BREAST Tortilla-Squash Chiliquilles, Mole Rojo, BBQ Duck Confit Tamale NATURAL NEW YORK STRIP Horseradish Cream, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables complimentary vegetarian option included DESSERTS CHOCOLATE TORTE Vanilla Ice Cream LEMON TART Lemon Sorbet CHEESECAKE Changes Seasonally
DINNER $65 per person (Plus tax and gratuity) APPETIZERS (Please Select Three) QUESADILLA Smoked Tomato Salsa LUMP CRAB CAKES Red Pepper-Cumin Vinaigrette CRISPY BABY ARTICHOKES Sun Dried Tomato Aioli CALAMARI Orange-Sesame Dipping Sauce SONOMA GOAT CHEESE CROUSTADE Chipotle Honey ROASTED LAMB CHOP Pomegranate Molasses BLUE CORN TOSTADITA Tequila Cured Salmon, Crème Fraiche CROSTINI Tomato-Basil Relish, Fresh Mozzarella SOUTHWESTERN SPRING ROLLS Smoked Avocado Cream SMOKED BRISKET EMPANADA Avocado Crema SALADS ICEBERG WEDGE Blue Cheese Vinaigrette, Garlic Bread Crumbs WILD ARUGULA Hearts of Palm, Pickled Onion, Grapefruit, Agave-Pumpkin Seed Vinaigrette HEARTS OF ROMAINE Caesar Dressing, Asiago Cheese, House-made Croutons MIXED GREENS Truffle Pecorino Cheese, Seasoned Walnuts, Curry Vinaigrette SLOW SMOKED PRIME RIB Horseradish Cream, Buttermilk-Cheddar Mashed Potatoes RACK OF LAMB Tomato-Mint Chutney, Sweet Corn Grits, Honey-Truffle Baby Carrots GRILLED NATURAL PORK CHOP Blue Cheese Butter, Green Chile Polenta Cake, Sautéed Green Beans DUCK BREAST Tortilla-Squash Chiliquilles, Mole Rojo, BBQ Duck Confit Tamale LOBSTER RAVIOLI Mascarpone Cream, Crispy Leeks, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Poblano Pesto complimentary vegetarian option included DESSERTS OLALLIEBERRY TART Vanilla Ice Cream CARAMEL APPLE BREAD PUDDING Whiskey Crème Anglaise CHEESECAKE Changes Seasonally MIXED BERRIES Crème Fraîche
DINNER $55 per person (Plus tax and gratuity) APPETIZERS CROSTINI Tomato-Basil Relish, Fresh Mozzarella CALAMARI Orange-Sesame Dipping Sauce DUCK CONFIT CROSTINI Tomato Chutney GOAT CHEESE CROUSTADE Chipotle Honey QUESADILLA Smoked Tomato Salsa SALADS ICEBERG WEDGE Blue Cheese Vinaigrette, Garlic Bread Crumbs HEARTS OF ROMAINE Caesar Dressing, Asiago Cheese, House-made Croutons MIXED GREENS Truffle Pecorino Cheese, Seasoned Walnuts, Curry Vinaigrette MUSTARD-SOY MARINATED SKIRT STEAK Yam Gratin, Sautéed Green Beans PUMPKIN SEED CRUSTED SALMON Chipotle- Lime Vinaigrette, Cilantro Rice, Sautéed Green Beans RIB EYE Chimichurri, Smoked Paprika Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Cauliflower WOOD GRILLED MAHI MAHI Balsamic Soaked Pear Tomatoes, Sweet Corn Grits, Roasted Asparagus HOUSE SMOKED HALF CHICKEN Mild Smoked Chile Butter, Baby Artichokes, Red Potatoes complimentary vegetarian option included DESSERTS CHOCOLATE TORTE Vanilla Ice Cream OLALLIEBERRY TART Vanilla Ice Cream CARAMEL APPLE BREAD PUDDING Whiskey Crème Anglaise
DINNER $45 per person (Plus tax and gratuity) SALADS MIXED GREENS Truffle Pecorino Cheese, Seasoned Walnuts, Curry Vinaigrette HEARTS OF ROMAINE Caesar Dressing, Asiago Cheese, House-made Croutons WOOD GRILLED NATURAL CHICKEN BREAST Herb Butter, Crispy Broccoli-Corn Risotto Cake, Baby Carrots PUMPKIN SEED CRUSTED SALMON Chipotle-Lime Vinaigrette, Cilantro Rice, Sautéed Green Beans BALSAMIC-CHILE MARINATED PORK TENDERLOIN Honey-Onion-Chipotle Marmalade, Green Chile Polenta Cake GRILLED PRAWNS Penne Pasta, Bacon-Leek-Creole Cream GRILLED SIRLOIN Green-Chile Cheddar Potato Gratin, Charred Cauliflower DESSERT CHOCOLATE TORTE Vanilla Ice Cream LEMON TART Citrus Crema HOUSE-MADE SORBET Fresh Fruit Compote
LUNCH $32 per person (Plus tax and gratuity) SALADS HEARTS OF ROMAINE Caesar Dressing, Asiago Cheese, House-made Croutons ICEBERG WEDGE Blue Cheese Vinaigrette, Garlic Bread Crumbs MIXED GREENS Truffle Pecorino Cheese, Seasoned Walnuts, Curry Vinaigrette HOUSE SMOKED HALF CHICKEN Mild Smoked Chile Butter, Baby Artichokes, Red Potatoes GRILLED PRAWNS Penne Pasta, Bacon-Leek-Creole Cream PUMPKIN SEED CRUSTED SALMON Chipotle-Lime Vinaigrette, Cilantro Rice, Sautéed Green Beans MUSTARD-SOY MARINATED SKIRT STEAK Yam Gratin, Sautéed Green Beans complimentary vegetarian option included DESSERTS VANILLA ICE CREAM Chocolate Sauce, Pecans, Whipped Cream HOUSE-MADE SORBET Fresh Fruit Compote OLALLIEBERRY TART Vanilla Ice Cream
LUNCH $26 per person (Plus tax and gratuity) GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD Caesar Dressing, Asiago Cheese, House-made Croutons MUSTARD-SOY MARINATED SKIRT STEAK Yam Gratin, Sautéed Green Beans SMOKED BRISKET SANDWICH Spinach, Tomato, Crispy Shallot Rings, Rosemary-Chile Aioli SMOKED SALMON RAVIOLI Balsamic Soaked Pear Tomatoes, Porcini Cream, Scallion Oil HOUSE SMOKED TURKEY BREAST SANDWICH Bacon, Guacamole, Tomato Chutney DESSERTS VANILLA ICE CREAM Chocolate Sauce, Pecans, Whipped Cream LEMON TART Citrus Crema CARAMEL APPLE BREAD PUDDING Whiskey Crème Anglaise
LUNCH $22 per person (Plus tax and gratuity) FIRST COURSE Family Style Appetizers QUESADILLA Smoked Tomato Salsa CROSTINI Tomato-Basil Relish, Fresh Mozzarella CRISPY BABY ARTICHOKES Sun Dried Tomato Aioli SONOMA GOAT CHEESE CROUSTADE Chipotle Honey SMOKED BRISKET SANDWICH Spinach, Tomato, Crispy Shallot Rings, Rosemary-Chile Aioli CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD Mixed Greens, Soy Noodles, Curried Carrots, Tahini TACOS OF THE DAY Mixed Greens, Light Vinaigrette HOUSE SMOKED TURKEY BREAST SANDWICH Bacon, Guacamole, Tomato Chutney complimentary vegetarian option included
A LA CARTE (Prices per piece - Plus tax and gratuity) (Minimum order 20 pieces) QUESADILLA Smoked Tomato Salsa $3 LUMP CRAB CAKES Red Pepper-Cumin Vinaigrette $4 CRISPY BABY ARTICHOKES Sun Dried Tomato Aioli $3 CURRIED CHICKEN SATAY Minted Yogurt $3.5 COCONUT SHRIMP Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce $4 SONOMA GOAT CHEESE CROUSTADE Chipotle Honey $3 DUCK CONFIT CROSTINI Chipotle-Onion Marmalade $4 ROASTED LAMB CHOP Pomegranate Molasses $5 BLUE CORN TOSTADITA Tequila Cured Salmon, Crème Fraiche $4 SOUTHWESTERN SPRING ROLLS Smoked Avocado Cream $3.5 CROSTINI Tomato-Basil Relish, Fresh Mozzarella $3 CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD BOUCHE Puff Pastry, Sriracha $3.5 (Minimum order for 10 persons) CAPRESE SKEWERS Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Balsamic Reduction $4 COLD BOILED SHRIMP Cocktail Sauce, Ancho Chile Remoulade $5 GOURMET CHEESE DISPLAY Assorted Crackers $6 GRILLED VEGETABLES Herb-Balsamic Vinaigrette $4 VEGETABLE CRUDITÉS Lemon-Garlic Aioli $3 ASSORTED PETIT FOURS $3 SEASONAL FRUIT $4