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Rio California - Steakhouse in Oakland, California

Rio California

4.8 (245 reviews)

1233 Preservation Park Way, Oakland, CA 94612

Brazilian restaurant
Continental restaurant
New American restaurant
Restaurant

About Rio California - steak house in Oakland, California

Charming cafe offering hearty plates in a converted house with a patio overlooking the park.

Customer Review Summary

Rio California is a highly-rated family-owned restaurant known for its delicious Brazilian jerk chicken and coxinhas. The food is fresh and flavorful, with generous portion sizes and a diverse menu, though some dishes like the fish tacos received mixed reviews. The outdoor patio offers a lovely atmosphere surrounded by palm trees and Victorian homes, making it a pleasant dining experience. Staff are noted for being friendly and accommodating, contributing to a welcoming environment. The restaurant is described as a hidden gem, popular for both casual lunches and special events.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.8 out of 5
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Based on 245 reviews

Anise G

6 months ago

This place is so underrated and family owned. Got their jerk chicken and jerk burrito. YUM!! It’s Brazilian jerk chicken, mild spice but so JUICY. They pour the juice onto the rice too and it’s perfection. Salad dressing is yummy as well. Cute and spacious patio. Highly recommend!!

stephanie fanner

5 months ago

I was there for a special event, 1st Fridays of the Bay Area, had an Reunion White Party. It was such an amazing event. It was a beautiful set up, the area is so well maintained. This is a wonderful venue for private parties, weddings etc

Ivonne S

2 years ago

It was a cute place to eat surrounded by palm trees and beautiful Victorian homes. It did not feel like we were in the city. The food was fresh and tasty. They only had few items on the menu. I had the fish tacos and my coworkers had burritos, salad and crockets. My fish tacos were ok, I didn't like the cold beans they put in the tacos. But the Salas dressing was so good.

Joyce Galindo

I’ve been wanting to check this place out for a long time and I have finally made it there for lunch with a couple of friends. We were very pleased with everything from start to finish. We started ordering a trio of coxinhas that were absolutely the best ones we had. The dough and chicken ratio were just perfect! Feijoada and the shrimp plate were delicious: two moderately hungry people could eat it as the servings are generous. Staff is super friendly and helpful. The garden just makes you want to stay there all day…Definitely a repeat!

Daniel Fulcher

This is an amazing hidden gem. Great place for lunch and I take my coworkers any chance I get. The jerk chicken and chicken coxinhas are easily some of my favorite choices. Each comes with a delicious salad on the side. They have a wide variety of choices on the menu to choose from. The restaurant is in a cute house in the historical preservation park, which makes for a nice relaxing meal. On a nice day, you can sit on the porch. A wonderful little slice of relaxation, it is a perfect midday stop.

Bal Kumar

Amazing food. I had jerk chicken and it’s totally out of the world! The spice level was spot on. A very healthy delicious meal 🤤 I will definitely come again and again!

Jenni

The gentleman that took our order and served us was extremely accommodating and kind. I ordered one tea and he gave me one plus an extra one that was freshly brewed. Also, the location was very peaceful and pretty.

CC

5 years ago

Beautiful place and great food. Big portions and super fresh salads. Everything is good here. Friendly owner.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–2:15 PM
Monday 11 AM–2:15 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Thursday 11 AM–2:15 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–2:15 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–2:15 PM

Price Range

$10–20