Rio City Café

Rio City Café is situated in beautiful historic Old Sacramento, overlooking some of the most prominent landmarks in Sacramento. The Sacramento River runs by our spacious outdoor patio, with spectacular views of the historic Tower Bridge and the Ziggurat (pyramid) building.

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  • Phone

    (916) 442-8226

  • Website

    riocitycafe.com

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  • Type

    American Restaurant

Address

1110 Front St (at L St) Sacramento , CA 95814 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 48


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Brandon Doskocil

Great atmosphere and view of the river . Lunch is the best time to go, sunset can be brutal with the sun coming in. The food is delicious!

Gene Lieb

Steak was tender and delicious along with the chocolate fudge pie with whipped cream . We also had the cheese loaf . The heater in the outside area with the view of the water at night was fantastic.

Chris Turner

Staff very friendly , be sure to get a table outside to enjoy the view , food is excellent. Great place to go when visiting Old Sac

Marc

I usually don't like ordering Mexican dishes at any place that is, well , not a Mexican Restaurant . Seeing the presentation of some the dishes around me I decided to order the Huevos Rancheros ! Amazing

Lisa Pittman

The salmon blt was amazing. Sweet potato fries were perfect. Loved them. I was very impressed with this place!

Rachel Port

The grilled salmon blt was unique and delicious! Also got the cheese loaf as recommended by other foursquare users and was not disappointed ????????

Tony Gates

Be sure to order the Tres Leches Cocktail or Tres Leches dessert . A portion of their sales go to the Albie Aware Foundation in support of the fight against breast cancer.

Sean Miller

Great place to eat lunch if you are exploring Old Sacramento. The rio burger was very good! I highly recommend it.

Dave Picton

Desert specials are great. Ask to speak to the manager and have her explain which desert benefits Albie Aware Breast Cancer of Sacramento.

Kevin Huntsinger

Great view of the river and great out door patio seating . Food was good and so was the service!

Jorge Pongo

The outside seating is great! The French toast is AMAZING. Good food, reasonable prices, great view .

Max K

Get the mojito pitcher for $25. Delicious and strong. Food and service are sub par though.

Edward Marto

Had the F&C with the crab appie and crab melt - RULES! Tiara was a great server

????Linds????

Great happy hour prices. The bartender was awesome!

Brian Ibarra

A bit on the pricey side but food is phenomenal here especially with high quality

Melissa Johnson

The baked Brie and prosciutto board was delicious

Donna Pappas

Spinach ricotta ravioli is excellent!

Ron Schuman

Yummy for your tummy Tostada Bowl w/a view

Thomas Ward

The food was awesome. Worth the money

Marcus Anzelone

Crab melt , jambalaya , crab and shrimp louie.

Melissa Alexander

Try to ignore the $12 price on a loaf of bread and get the sourdough cheese loaf anyway. It's awesome!

Kaci❤ Miller

Fabulous brunch & bottomless mimosas , bellinis & champagne ! The bread pudding is a MUST!!

Josh Reeder-Esparza

Moderate prices with a nice view

Melanie Weir

Call ahead for gluten free accommodations. Request information directly.

Ron Schuman

Tostada Bowl w/prime rib steak - delicious

Karen Van Ness

Don't miss the bread cheese bowl. Amazing!

Corrie E.

The cheese loaf is to die for!! <3

kW

Best clam chowder in the grid

Raymond Brigleb

Great place to see the eclipse every 18 years!

Orphan Andrew

Ask to be seated in James section. Mhmmm. Do it.

Randy Mack

The Jambalaya is off the hook.

Schea Ashby

Ahi nachos - can't beat them ...enough for 2. Only $6 at happy hour !

ISC Chicago

Menu is ok, but location is the selling point

Napaporn Thompson

Great food

B

Try the Eggs Benedict - #brunch

M.Y. G.

The food was not that good. The service was lousy considering there weren't any customers. I would never recommend this place.

Liz L

The chicken curry soup was delicious!

M.Y. G.

I wouldn't waste my time coming here, I'm from out of town was was sad I wasted a dinner night here. Bad service, mediocre food and lousy drinks

Bethani Mello

All you can drink mimosas & bellinis before 2:30 for $9!! Wahooooo!!

Kristen S.

French Toasy

Matt Niello

Nice to have lunch on the river , but the food is just 'ok'

Gary Hardee

Get the strawberry Napolean. It's yummy and light.

Damon Louis

Bottomless mimosas $9

Jennifer McKinney

Must be an off night, my rib entree was not very good : (

Bruna Faulkner

Looks like menu has changed

Donald Tenn

Stay away from the so-called New York Steak . If not the worst certainly one of the worst steaks I have ever had. My friend called it a shoe-steak. Thin and rubbery like the sole of a shoe and $29?

AlHano ;) Mrs

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AlHano ;) Mrs

اجواء صيفية جميلة????????

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