Rio Nido Roadhouse – American
Tucked beneath a majestic canopy of redwoods, this rustic retreat hums with the vibrant energy of a classic roadside hangout where sun-drenched afternoons melt into lively, star-lit evenings. Guests gather around communal tables to share overflowing platters of spicy, melted nachos and golden onion rings, savoring the salty crunch of perfectly seasoned fries alongside bowls of fragrant, garlicky steamed clams.
14540 Canyon Two Road, 95446 https://rionidoroadhouse.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, diabetic, pescatarian, mediterranean, sugar-free, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, low-fat, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, carnivore, volumetrics, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the savory flavors and generous portions that define the dining experience, frequently highlighting the polite and knowledgeable service provided by the attentive staff. Praised for its nice ambiance and memorable atmosphere, this neighborhood addition is
Menu
Appetizers
- Artichoke Jalapeno Dip - $10: Cheesy with a bit of jalapeño spice, topped with Panko and served with homemade chips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Onion Rings - $10: Beer battered and deep fried. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Steamed Clams - $21: Steamed in white wine garlic butter sauce, served with toasted bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Super Nachos - $10: Refried beans or Black Beans, black olives, cheese, Pico, Sour Cream and homemade Cilantro dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Brussel Buddies - $10: Crispy brussels sprouts tossed in bleu cheese crumbles and served with homemade Italian dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber
- Crispy Fries - $7: Traditional crispy fries. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Salads & Soups
- Garden Salad - Small - $6.75: Romaine, carrots, tomatoes and onions. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Garden Salad - Large - $8.75: Romaine, carrots, tomatoes and onions. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Caesar Salad - Small - $8.75: Romaine, homemade Caesar, Parmesan and house crouton. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Caesar Salad - Large - $10.75: Romaine, homemade Caesar, Parmesan and house crouton. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Spinach Salad - Small - $8.75: Fresh spinach, red onion, tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon and house apple cider vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber
- Spinach Salad - Large - $10.75: Fresh spinach, red onion, tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon and house apple cider vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Taco Salad - $10.75: Roadhouse chips, refried beans, romaine lettuce, Pico, black olives, cheese, Cilantro lime dressing, topped with sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
Sandwiches
- Roadhouse Burger - $15: 1/2 lb Angus grilled to order. Comes with choice of cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Western Burger - $19: Burger patty, topped with Roadhouse BBQ sauce, bacon, pepper jack cheese and 2 onion rings. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Classic Reuben - $14.95: Marinated corned beef, Swiss cheese, Sauerkraut and 1,000 dressing on grilled Rye. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tri-Tip Sandwich - $17.95: Thinly sliced Tri-Tip with grilled mushrooms, peppers and onions on a soft deli roll served with Au-Jus. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Ranch Hand - $22.95: Tri-Tip with BBQ, bacon, cheddar cheese, and 2 onion rings. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- BBQ Chicken Sandwich - $17: Grilled chicken with Roadhouse BBQ sauce, bacon, and pepper jack cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pesto Chicken Sandwich - $15: Grilled chicken, with grilled onions, Pesto sauce and Provolone cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - $15: Grilled chicken, wing sauce, grilled onion, bleu cheese crumbles and peppers. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - $15.95: Slow cooked pulled pork with Roadhouse BBQ and topped with Cole Slaw. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Classic BLT - $15: Bacon, mayo, lettuce and tomato. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Portobello Sandwich - $14.25: Grilled Portobello with grilled onions, Pesto sauce and Provolone. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Caprese Panini - $13.25: Mozzarella, Basil, tomato and balsamic and oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic
- Adult Grilled Cheese - $11.75: Texas toast with stacked cheddar cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Black Bean Burger - $13: House made black bean burger with Feta and sun-dried tomato aioli. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
Pizzas
- Lowbrau Pizza - $23: Pepperoni, sausage, red onion, black olives, mushrooms. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veghead Pizza - $19: Pesto sauce, spinach, Feta, tomatoes, red onion, artichoke hearts, and black olives. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Texas Chix Pizza - $23: BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, roasted peppers, red onion, fresh cilantro. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Classic Margherita Pizza - $18.5: Thin crust, light sauce, mozzarella di buffalo, Asiago garlic, fresh Basil and tomato. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza - $23: Buffalo wing sauce, grilled chicken, red onion, bleu cheese crumbles. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mauna Loa Pizza - $18.25: Ham & Pineapple. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cheese Pizza - $14.95: Classic cheese pizza. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pepperoni Pizza - $16.95: Loads of pepperoni. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Breakfast
- Joe's Special - $12.25: 3 eggs scrambled, seasoned ground beef, spinach, onions. Served with home fries and bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Classic Benedict - $11.75: Ham, tomato, poached egg, hollandaise on english muffin. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Blackstone Benedict - $11.75: Bacon, tomato, poached egg, hollandaise on english muffin. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Zorba Benedict - $11.75: Spinach, onion, feta, poached egg, hollandaise on english muffin. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Biscuits and Country Gravy - $13.75: Homemade biscuits and country gravy. Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Hillbilly Benedict - $15.25: Poached eggs on biscuits with gravy and extra sausage. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- RNR Breakfast Burrito - $10.75: 3 eggs, potatoes, cheese and choice of meat in a giant burrito. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Denver Omelette - $11.25: Ham, peppers, onions and cheddar. Served with potatoes and bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Florentine Omelette - $11.25: Spinach, Swiss, and mushroom. Served with potatoes and bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Americana Breakfast - $10.75: 2 eggs, choice of meat, potatoes and toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Corned Beef Hash - $12.75: Homemade hash with 2 eggs and choice of bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Bud's Breakfast Sandwich - $10.75: 2 eggs, choice of meat, cheese, mayo on Texas toast with home fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Buttermilk Pancakes - Full Stack - $8.75: Big and fluffy pancakes. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Buttermilk Pancakes - Short Stack - $5.25: Big and fluffy pancakes. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Belgian Waffle - $6.75: Large Belgian waffle served with butter and syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- French Toast - $8.75: Sliced French Toast dusted in powdered sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Sides
- One Egg Your Way - $1.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Side Meat - $3: Bacon, Sausage, or Ham. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Home Fries - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Toast or Biscuit - $1.5: English Muffin, Biscuits, Sourdough, or Rye. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Death & Taxes Black Lager - $5: Moonlight Brewery, Santa Rosa. 5.5% ABV.
- Red Dragon Cider - $6.5: Crossfire. Pinot Grigio and Apple Cider. 6% ABV.
- Racer 5 IPA - $5: Bear Republic Brewery. 7.5% ABV.
- Sonoma Coast Pilsner - $6: Plow, Santa Rosa. 5.1% ABV.
- Amber Ale - $5: Eel River. 5% ABV.
- Hop Valley Bubble Stash IPA - $7: American IPA 6.2% ABV.
- Drake's 1500 Pale Ale - $5: American Pale Ale 5.5% ABV.
Kids Options
- Kids Chicken Tenders - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Kids Plain Hamburger - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Kids Plain Cheeseburger - $8.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Kids Hot Dog - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Kids Grilled Cheese - $8: Choice of white or wheat bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Apples w/ Peanut Butter - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Frequently Asked Questions about Rio Nido Roadhouse
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Menu options include vegan garden salads, keto and low-carb spinach salads, and gluten-free items like eggs and spinach salad.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Rio Nido Roadhouse specializes in American cuisine, featuring classic roadside dishes like burgers, pizza, nachos, and steamed clams.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers celebrate the savory flavors, generous portions, and nice ambiance, while frequently highlighting the polite, knowledgeable, and attentive staff.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Rio Nido Roadhouse has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests frequently praising the savory flavors and attentive service.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Rio Nido Roadhouse is a budget-friendly ($) American restaurant offering an affordable dining experience for its guests.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews highlight no specific concerns, instead focusing on the savory flavors, generous portions, and polite, knowledgeable service.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include the Roadhouse Burger, Western Burger, Super Nachos, steamed clams, and the Artichoke Jalapeno Dip.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- This budget-friendly American restaurant is family-friendly, offering communal tables, a lively atmosphere, and crowd-pleasing dishes like pizza, nachos, and burgers.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests praise the nice ambiance and memorable atmosphere of this rustic American retreat tucked beneath a majestic redwood canopy.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) American roadhouse offers casual dining with a rustic, roadside hangout atmosphere featuring communal tables and live music.