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Rio City Café - Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Rio City Café - Sacramento

4.5
4.5
1765 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
Rio City Cafe is situated right on the boardwalk in the beautiful, historic Old Sacramento Waterfront near some of the most prominent landmarks such as the historic Tower Bridge, the Ziggurat (Pyramid) building, and much more. Rio City Cafe opened its doors in May of 1994. Being both a relaxed and formal setting, we are great for any occasion or celebration, as well as can accommodate large parties and banquet events. The Chef’s approach is to present fresh, wholesome ingredients and combine them in a way that is attractive, tasteful, and creative–simple food elevated. We offer California Cuisine with a focus on specialty meats and seafood that we create with influences from all over the world. We offer a full bar, specialty cocktails, beers, and a well-rounded wine list. Our best quality is our professional, family-friendly, and fun staff. Whether you want to simply enjoy a drink, grab a quick bite, or have a full-course meal, Rio City Cafe is here for you!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 11:00 am–8:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (916) 442-8226
  • Website
    http://riocitycafe.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Host your event at Rio City Cafe! Whether it's business or personal, your party of 25 or more will be the talk of the town when you and your event coordinator create a memorable experience for your special event. Visit our website for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Stephanie Miller: (916) 505-1159
  • Location
    1110 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Parking details
    Parking at Rio City Cafe is never an issue. We offer valet services Wed - Sun for a fee OR park in the Tower Bridge Garage located at Front Street and Capital Mall, bring in your parking pass and we'll validate for 2 hours FREE.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,765 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rio City Café in Sacramento is cherished for its "fantastic food," "beautiful views," and "outstanding service." Known for its riverside charm, it offers a "simple menu with excellent choices." Despite recent closure, patrons fondly recall its "best dining experience" and "extraordinary service." A true gem in Old Sacramento.

1,762 Reviews

  1. Nina Marie

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunately, it was their last day. The City of Sacramento (their landlord) failed them by not doing repairs to the property.

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    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always. Sad it was their last day open.

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  3. Vichi

    Sacramento

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. I am so upset they are closing as of today.

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  4. JanC

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ALWAYS the absolute best dining experience!! You have no idea how sad I am this establishment is closing. Breaks my heart!!! Thank you for years of extraordinary service, fabulous meals & memorable celebrations!! Wishing all the staff who helped make that happen the very best ♥️

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  5. PeterV

    VIP

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the better restaurants in Sacramento. Sad to see it close in three days. Should not happen!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Jarrod was great. Made some recommendations since it had been a while since we had been there. Our meal was great. Didn't catch the bartender's name but he made one of the best espresso martinis my hubby has ever had.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect! Sad to hear you are closing. Best wishes to your staff

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  8. Ronnie

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was fantastic. My wife and I had the swordfish. Definitely recommend this place.

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  9. Smartly

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated 25 minutes after our reservation time, despite arriving a little early. We were brought water fairly quickly, but waited a very long time to see our server. When she eventually arrived at our table, she said that she was also running the bar and was consequently quite busy. After taking our orders, we only saw her again when our bill was delivered. Food and drinks arrived via other restaurant staff. The inattentive service helped me contextualize our late seating, as dinner was probably also taking longer than normal for other patrons, slowing the whole system down. Everyone was nice enough, but just tardy and inattentive.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Best pomegranate martini I have ever had! So sorry to see it close.

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FAQs

Rio City Café - Sacramento offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 442-8226.

Rio City Café - Sacramento is rated 4.5 stars by 1765 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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Google Map for Rio City Café - Sacramento

1110 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 11:00 am–8:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking at Rio City Cafe is never an issue. We offer valet services Wed - Sun for a fee OR park in the Tower Bridge Garage located at Front Street and Capital Mall, bring in your parking pass and we'll validate for 2 hours FREE.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://riocitycafe.com/
  • Phone number
    (916) 442-8226
  • Private party facilities
    Host your event at Rio City Cafe! Whether it's business or personal, your party of 25 or more will be the talk of the town when you and your event coordinator create a memorable experience for your special event. Visit our website for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Stephanie Miller: (916) 505-1159

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