Rio Cafe Grill - MONTE RIO

Absolutely delicious! We ordered the teriyaki bowl and the chili cheese dog, and they were amazing. This is a wonderful place. We also tried the ice cream and I highly recommend the strawberry flavor. Overall, I would rate the food, service, and atmosphere all a perfect 5!

This restaurant was fantastic, and the customer service was excellent! I tried the Bang Bang chicken sandwich, and the flavors were spot on! We'll definitely return the next time we're in town.

I would give this restaurant 3 stars for the average food, but only 0 or 1 star for the service. We sat down at an outdoor table, and when one person went inside, a staff member told them to wait outside for menus and water. We waited 20 minutes for water and then were finally asked for our order. Thankfully, we checked their website for the menu. We placed our order, but then had to wait a full 70 minutes before we received any food or even saw another staff member. When the food eventually arrived, it was decent. The burgers were alright, the fries were acceptable, and the chicken wrap was somewhat better than what you’d find at a fast food restaurant.

In the Guerneville area, dining options are somewhat limited, which might explain the high rating of this restaurant. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere is straightforward and unpretentious. They offer classic burgers and typical bar fare. However, the ice cream was just average.

We've been to the Russian River often, but this was our first time at the Rio Cafe and we now can't wait to return JUST so we can dine there again. My husband has eaten Pastrami sandwiches in every deli in New York City (and dozens between here and there and he claimed that the Pastrami sandwich at the Rio Cafe was the BEST he had ever eaten and then some. (He couldn't stop talking about it over lunch! My grilled cheese was cooked to perfection; I even had the option to add bacon (which I'd NEVER seen on a menu before . Wished I had been able to eat another one, right on the spot. The cafe was full (inside and outside but our service was fast and efficient. We had our food on the table within 10 minutes, and enjoyed both the charming ambience and the OH SO PLEASANT staff who served us. Two thumbs up!