Cafe Rio Aptos
Aptos — Santa Cruz — Capitola
Enjoy Fine Dining at Cafe Rio
Cafe Rio is a restaurant that has delighted customers for many years. Known for their fresh seafood, and delicious steaks, they will also wet your whistle with their tasty cocktail menu and full bar. You'll always find a friendly local crowd at Cafe Rio, that come to enjoy the consistency and quality that Cafe Rio delivers. Come join us for dinner, lunch, or just drinks. You can even bring your four legged friend and enjoy our open patio. We can't wait to see you at the original Cafe Rio in Aptos, California.
Restaurant Hours - Serving Dinner
Patio Hours - Appetizers and Cocktails
Just steps from the sand and waves of Rio Del Mar Beach are the tantalizing tastes of Cafe Rio. Known for it’s amazing sunsets and breathtaking views, the fantastic food and exceptional service are the hallmark of Cafe Rio.
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FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIALS
SALAD: burrata salad, spring mix, roasted pistachios,
grilled white peaches, lemon vinaigrette
FISH: pistachio crusted mahi mahi,
coconut basmati rice, caramelized parsnips and carrots
PASTA: butternut squash ravioli, mahi mahi, salmon, tuna, prawns, asparagus, baby spinach, roasted cauliflower cream sauce
MEAT: pepper rib eye steak, sour cherry glaze,
garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus
THURSDAY NIGHT SPECIALS
FISH:macadamia crusted swordfish, romanesco sauce, couscous, sautéed baby spinach, asparagus
PASTA: lobster ravioli, salmon swordfish, ahi tuna, prawns, mushrooms, asparagus, red curry sauce
Don't forget next Sunday 5/29 is the last day Cafe Rio will be open!
Make your reservations this week to make sure we have room for you...
SUNDAY SPECIALS
STEAK: Flat Iron Steak, mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus,
mushroom marsala sauce
PASTA: butternut squash ravioli, swordfish, salmon, prawns, bay scallops, baby spinach, mushrooms, chardonnay pesto cream
FISH: parmesan panko crusted sole, mushroom risotto,
butternut squash, piccata sauce
