Menu for Cafe Rio

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Dining

Starters‌

12.00 Rio Prawn Cocktail Martini glass, shrimp, avocado, cucumber

9.00 Steamed Castroville Artichoke Celery seed sauce, lemon butter

12.00 Teriyaki Glazed Prawns Skewered prawns and pineapple, mango salsa

9.00 Fried Calamari Strips Horseradish cocktail sauce and tartar

16.00 B and B Seared Ahi Tuna Cajun spiced, seared rare, soy mustard dipping sauce

11.00 Crispy Salmon Cakes Sweet chili sauce, crisp napa cabbage

13.00 Chilled Seafood Ceviche Fish, shrimp, bay scallops and crisp tortilla chips

7.00 Edamame Mustard, wasabi soy sauce

Oysters Raw or Baked‌

14.00 Half Dozen (6) Options: Oysters raw, Baked

28.00 Baker’s Dozen (13) Options: Oysters raw, Baked

3.00 Oyster Shooter Options: Oysters raw, Baked

16.00 Rockefeller Options: Oysters raw, Baked

16.00 Garlic Shallot Butter Options: Oysters raw, Baked

16.00 Lemon Caper Parmesan Options: Oysters raw, Baked

Mussels or Clams‌

16.00 Provençal Options: Mussels, Clams

16.00 Garlic Lemon Butter Options: Mussels, Clams

16.00 Dijonaise Options: Mussels, Clams

16.00 Chorizo and Scallion Options: Mussels, Clams

16.00 Pernod Cream Options: Mussels, Clams

16.00 Roasted Garlic and Jerez Sherry Vinegar Options: Mussels, Clams

Soup - Salad‌

16.00 Rio Shrimp Louie Crisp romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, egg, olives louie dressing

7.00 Rio House Salad Organic‌ mesclun mix, bay shrimp, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, creamy dijon vinaigrette

10.00 Iceberg Wedge Applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese dressing

9.00 Classic Caesar Hearts of romaine, garlic croutons, shredded reggiano-parmesan, creamy caesar dressing

10.00 Roasted Red and Gold Beets Organic greens, goat cheese, candied pecans with honey mustard dressing

7.00 Cafe Rio Fishmonger Soup Fresh fish, baby clams, shrimp in a hearty vegetable potato clam broth

Entrees‌

18.00 Fire Grilled Breast of Chicken Lemon herb butter, polenta, vegetables

24.00 Slow Braised Short Ribs Cremini mushroom polenta, aromatic vegetables

24.00 Bone in Center Cut Pork Loin Apple leek compote, mashed potatoes, vegetables

27.00 Grilled NY Steak au Poivre Peppercorn sauce, mashed potatoes, vegetables

32.00 Gorgonzola Crusted Filet Mignon Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, vegetables

59.00 Lobster Tail and Filet Mignon Crown tomato, vegetables

Pasta‌

18.00 Red or White Clam Sauce Al dente linguini, baby manila clams

16.00 Fettuccini Alfredo Fettuccini noodles, classic creamy alfredo

24.00 Rio Seafood Pasta Changes nightly. Ask your server for details

17.00 Gluten Free Pasta Seasonal vegetables, garlic, olive oil

Classics‌

21.00 Sand Dabs with Shallot Herb Butter

26.00 Grilled Swordfish with Roasted Pineapple-Mango Salsa

26.00 Broiled Salmon with Orange Juniper Berry Butter

24.00 Filet of Sole with Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc

19.00 Calamari Steak Dore with Tartar and Lemon Herb Butter

Polenta

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Steamed Rice

Steak Cut French Fries

Bar

Rio Specialty Drinks‌

Organic Cocktails

9.00 Rio Hot Butter Rum Tru organic Crusoe spiced rum, Rio’s famous hot buttered rum mix

9.00 Rio Skinny Margarita IXA organic silver tequila, fresh lime, agave

9.00 Hibiscus Collins Tru organic lemon vodka, fruit-lab organic hibiscus liqueur, fresh lemon, simple syrup, soda, bar keep organic apple bitters

9.00 Spiced Dark and Stormy Crusoe organic spiced rum, fresh lime, sparkling golden ginger leer

9.00 John Daly Tru organic lemon vodka, fresh lemonade, brewed iced tea

Martinis‌

9.00 Rye Manhattan Bulliet rye, angostura bitters, sweet vermouth

9.00 Strawberry Basil Gimlet Grey goose, fresh lime, basil, strawberry puree

9.00 Cafe Cosmopolitan Absolut Berri acai, fresh lime, cointreau, cranberry juice

9.00 Raspberry Lemon Drop Absolut citron, patron citronge, agave, fresh lemon, chambord float

On the Rocks‌

9.00 Seacliff Sunset Centenario‌ anejo, cointreau, fresh lemon, pom pomegranate

9.00 Pink Pussycat Belvedere pink grapefruit, st. germain, fresh lime, grapefruit

9.00 Queen’s Old Fashioned Korbel brandy, muddled cherry and orange, sugar, splash of soda, lemon twist

9.00 High Tide Cafe Rio’s version of a Mai tai

9.00 CC Ryder Absolut citron, lemonade, fresh strawberry

9.00 Rio Rita Patron silver tequila, fresh orange and lime with a float of grand marnier

9.00 Spicy Bacon Bloody Mary Bacon and jalapeno infused vodka, Rio’s own mix

Wines by the Glass‌

10.00 Sparkling Wine Gloria Ferrer private cuvee, sonoma

8.00 Sauvignon Blanc Morgan, monterey county

9.00 Fume Blanc Ferrari-Carano, sonoma county

5.00 Chardonnay Butterfield station, california

7.00 Chardonnay Vine hill, santa cruz mountains

10.00 Chardonnay Alfaro family winery, santa cruz mountains

12.00 Chardonnay Brosseau Chalone, monterey

10.00 Pinot Noir Sarah’s vineyard, santa cruz mountains

12.00 Merlot Markham vineyard, napa

11.00 Syrah Morgan, monterey

9.00 Meritage Guenoc, north coast

9.00 Malbec Tapiz, argentina

5.00 Cabernet Sauvignon Butterfield station, california

10.00 Cabernet Sauvignon Via Vega, paso robles

Bottled Beer‌

4.00 Budweiser

4.00 Coors Light

5.00 Lagunitas IPA

5.00 Blue Moon Belgian White

5.00 Corona

5.00 Stella Artois

5.00 Anchor Steam

5.00 Newcastle Brown Ale

6.00 Guinness Stout

4.75 St. Pauli Girl (Non - Alcoholic)

Draught‌

6.00 Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

6.00 Kona Longboard Lager

Appetizer‌

10.00 Tomato Mozzarella Salad Local cheese, tomato, basil, with amber balsamic reduction

7.00 Rio House Salad Organic mesclun mix, bay shrimp, bleu cheese, cherry tomatoes with a creamy dijon vinaigrette

9.00 Classic Caesar Salad Options: Chicken (+14.00)

14.00 Oysters on the Half Shell Half dozen freshly shucked with champagne mignonette

15.00 Baked Oysters Ask your server, it changes nightly.

12.00 Rio Prawn Cocktail Martini glass with cocktail sauce, shrimp, avocado and cucumber

16.00 B and B Seared Ahi Tuna Cajun spiced, seared rare, served with soy mustard sauce

13.00 Chilled Seafood Ceviche Fish, shrimp, bay scallops, with crisp tortilla chips

9.00 Deep Fried Calamari Horseradish cocktail sauce and tartar

9.00 Steamed Castroville Artichoke With celery seed sauce and lemon butter

11.00 Crispy Salmon Cakes Sweet chili sauce and crisp napa cabbage slaw

11.00 Bacon Shrimp Mac N Cheese Apple smoked bacon with a garlic herb crust

9.00 Sesame Soy Chicken Wings Sweet‌ lime and ginger glaze.

7.00 Garlic Bread Crusty baguette with garlic parmesan butter

3.00 Gayle’s Sourdough Bread Olive oil with garlic, rosemary and chili pepper flakes

7.00 Cafe Rio Fishmonger Soup Chowder‌ style with fish, baby clams and shrimp

12.00 Skewered Prawns Teriyaki glazed prawns with pineapple, mango salsa

7.00 Edamame Mustard, wasabi soy sauce

13.00 Shrimp Louie Bites Crisp‌ celery and onion, louie dressing, hawaiian sweet roll

16.00 Mussels or Clams Three Ways Traditional garlic, white wine, butter and herbs pernod and sweet cream sauce roasted garlic tomato provencal Options: Mussels, Clams three ways

13.00 Short Rib Sliders Celery root remoulade and horseradish cream

13.00 Steak and Mushroom Tips Peppercorn demi-glaze over polenta

Rio Apparel‌

15.00 T-Shirts Cafe Rio “little dabs will do ya” logo

35.00 Hooded Sweatshirt Cafe‌ Rio “little dabs will do ya” logo

34.00 Hooded Zip up Sweatshirt Cafe‌ Rio “little dabs will do ya” logo

Happy Hour‌

4.00 Well Drinks

4.00 House Margarita

3.00 House Wine Butterfield Station

3.00 Bottled Domestic Beer Budweiser and coors light

Happy Hour Appetizers

6.95 Prawn Cocktail

4.95 Artichoke

4.95 Calamari

Bar Specials

10.00 Monday Burger and a draft beer delicious charbroiled cheese burger and fries

10.00 Tuesday Pasta and a glass of wine linguini and clams or fettuccini alfredo Options: Linguini and clams, Fettuccini alfredo

10.00 Wednesday 2 tacos and a margarita choice of chicken, steak or fish Options: Chicken, Steak, Fish

10.00 Thursday Gourmet grilled cheese with a cup of soup

10.00 Friday Scampi prawns over mashed potatoes with a glass of our house wine

Wine List

Champagne & Sparkling‌

Gloria Ferrer, Private Cuvee, Sonoma Delicate pear and floral notes backed by toasty almond. Sparkling wine Options: Glass (10.00) , Bottle (39.00)

Jaffelin Cremant Blanc de Blanc Brut Dry subtle lime, strawberry, peach, and vanilla with a refreshing long elegant finish. Sparkling wine Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (33.00)

Collet Brut NV, Champagne - France Well structured spice, citrus notes, with a creamy finish. Champagne Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (70.00)

Perrier Jouet, Grand Brut, Epernay - France White flowers, white fruit, pineapple and grapefruit, light and delicate. Champagne Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (90.00)

White‌

Thomas Fogarty, Monterey Fragrant tropical fruits showing notes of lychee nuts, mandarin and ginger. Gewurztraminer Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (30.00)

The Wolf Trap, Stellenbosch - South Africa Blend of viognier, chenin blanc and grenache blanc, great with seafood. White blend Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (26.00)

Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma County Aromas of citrus and tropical fruit, a touch of vanilla, bright acidity. Fume blanc Options: Glass (9.00) , Bottle (32.00)

Alfaro Family Winery Santa Cruz Mountains Perfect summertime wine - chock full of watermelon and strawberry flavors. Rose of pinot noir Options: Glass (9.00) , Bottle (32.00)

Dashwood, Marlborough - New Zealand Hints of grapefruit, melon, green apple and mineral with perfect acidity. Sauvignon blanc Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (24.00)

Morgan, Monterey County Plum,‌ mango and pear flavors oak aging lightly accents the bright acidity. Sauvignon blanc Options: Glass (8.00) , Bottle (27.00)

Kathryn Kennedy, California Perky lime, gooseberry, touches of grass and sweet pea. Sauvignon blanc Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (34.00)

Butterfield Station, California Aromas of citrus and tropical fruit, a touch of vanilla, bright acidity. Chardonnay Options: Glass (5.00) , Bottle (18.00)

Brosseau Vineyard, Monterey County Aromas of apricot, lemon, fig and vanilla bean, tamed oak finish. Chardonnay Options: Glass (12.00) , Bottle (42.00)

Alfaro Family Winery, Santa Cruz Mountains Aromas of apricot, lemon, fig and vanilla bean, tamed oak finish, Chalone appellation. Chardonnay Options: Glass (10.00) , Bottle (34.00)

Storrs, Santa Cruz Mountains Aromas of sweet oak, apple and pear with a creamy flavors of green apple, citrus and pear. Chardonnay Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (38.00)

Rombauer, Carneros Rich tropical fruit flavors blend with toasty oak notes, with creamy vanilla finish. Chardonnay Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (65.00)

Aptos Vineyard Full bodied with citrus, buttery and smoky aromas, results in a crisp nutty finish. Chardonnay Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (32.00)

Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley Apple, pear and citrus aromas, concentrated and creamy on the palate. Chardonnay Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (77.00)

Red‌

Sarah’s Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains Classic Burgundian and Rhone style wine from estate and local vineyards. Pinot noir Options: Glass (11.00) , Bottle (35.00)

Schug Carneros Estate Winery, Carneros A rich bouquet of cherries and raspberries with hints of spicy oak and an elegant finish. Pinot noir Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (45.00)

Morgan Twelve Clones Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands Aromas of pomegranate, cherry cola and strawberry jam with black cherry finish. Pinot noir Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (48.00)

Alfaro Family Winery, Gary’s Vineyard Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, ripe plum, spice, toast and smoke. Pinot noir Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (51.00)

Scheid Vineyard, Monterey County Full bodied wine loaded with black fruit character, enhanced by spice and vanilla notes. Merlot Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (42.00)

Markham, Napa Valley Rich flavors of plum, mocha and cedar, sleek and well focused. Merlot Options: Glass (12.00) , Bottle (42.00)

Frederick William, Santa Clara Valley Spicy herb and vanilla overtones give way to luscious plum and cherry flavors on the palate. Merlot Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (39.00)

Morgan, Monterey County Black cherry, blackberry pomegranate, white pepper and black licorice. Syrah Options: Glass (11.00) , Bottle (35.00)

Guenoc, North Coast Blackberry, cedar, blueberry aromas and spicy flavors with a long finish. Meritage Options: Glass (9.00) , Bottle (32.00)

Tapiz, Mendoza - Argentina Wild raspberry and black cherry with hints of vanilla and oak. Malbec Options: Glass (9.00) , Bottle (32.00)

Seghesio, Sonoma County Wild berry patch aromas and scents of freshly baked bread.. fabulous!. Zinfandel Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (42.00)

Butterfield Station, California Ripe and gorgeous, blackberry cassis mixing with toasty oak and spice. Cabernet sauvignon Options: Glass (5.00) , Bottle (18.00)

Via Vega, Paso Robles Beautifully balanced with flavors of plum and blackberry. Cabernet sauvignon Options: Glass (10.00) , Bottle (34.00)

Chasing Lions, Napa Valley Dense bodied, elegant texture, black currant, cedar and espresso flavors. Cabernet sauvignon Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (26.00)

Rombauer, Napa Valley Blackberry, plum and dark cherry fruit, smooth and well balanced. Cabernet sauvignon Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (89.00)

Heitz Cellars, Napa Valley Rich core of fruit, bright cherry flavors, brisk acidity. Cabernet sauvignon Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (76.00)

Jordan, Alexander Valley, Sonoma Beautiful, dense, blackberry aromas with silky soft tannins, accented by vanilla. Cabernet sauvignon Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (90.00)

Leal Vineyards, “God Send” San Benito Elegant, balanced, well structured wine with a long rounded finish. Cabernet sauvignon Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (98.00)

Darioush, Napa Valley Dark chocolate and espresso notes, black licorice, cassis and mocha flavors. Cabernet sauvignon Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (145.00)

Half Bottles‌

28.00 Schug Winery, Carneros Flavors of pear, toast and roasted hazelnut. Chardonnay

30.00 Rex Hill Vineyards, Willamette Valley Aromatics of violets, blueberries and wild strawberries, ripe tannin and red fruit flavors. Pinot noir

22.00 Gruet, New Mexico Berry aromas with a creamy texture. Sparkling wine