Rio Restaurant & Lounge
$$ • Seafood
Hours:
9150 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville
(904) 852-0972
About Rio Restaurant & Lounge
Customers' Favorites
Rasta Pasta Salmon & Shrimp
Rasta Pasta with Ox Tails
Fried or Grilled Shrimp
Fried or Grilled Fish
Lamb Chops & 2 Sides
Wings and Fries Hot
Garlic Mash Potatoes
Shrimp Rasta Pasta
Shrimp Quesadillas
Salmon Rasta Pasta
Rio Restaurant & Lounge Reviews
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Hours
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 11AM - 3PM 5 - 11PM |
Wednesday | 11AM - 3PM 5 - 11PM |
Thursday | 5 - 11PM 11AM - 3PM |
Friday | 11AM - 3PM 5PM - 1AM |
Saturday | 12PM - 1AM |
Sunday | 12 - 7PM |
Rio Restaurant & Lounge offers a unique dining experience with a vibrant atmosphere and great music. The restaurant is located within a hotel, but the food is delicious and the staff is friendly and attentive. The menu features standout dishes like bang bang shrimp, oxtails jerk fries, and pasta with oxtails that are falling off the bone. The portions are generous, and the flavors are amazing.
However, some customers have reported issues with the service, especially when purchasing a table or booth. Servers have been known to disappear after taking orders and fail to return to check on customers or fulfill requests. The music volume can also be an issue, as it can become too loud at certain times, making it difficult to have a conversation.
Despite these minor concerns, the overall experience at Rio Restaurant & Lounge is great, and visitors are likely to return for more. The menu is impressive, the drinks from the bar are strong and delicious, and the chef's expertise is evident in the quality of the food.