Met some friends over in Stillwater and stumbled upon this restaurant as we were exploring the St. Croix river front. We entered from the back as it was right along the river. There were seating outside and it faced the river - just absolutely perfect! As we sat down, our server came up to us right away to greet us and offered us a menu. We had some drinks and appetizers while enjoying the beautiful weather and view of the boats along the river. It was so relaxing and amazing. Our server suggested the guacamole and chips, so we gave that a try. Wow! Most flavorful and delicious guac we've had! The portion was super generous and we had plenty to share. Their sangria was amazing! So refreshing on a summer day! We'll definitely be back to try more on the menu the next time we are up in the Stillwater area! Highly recommended! read more

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Was really excited to try Rio. Showed up an hour before our reservation and sat at the bar. The bartender was a complete dick and more or less ignored us for 15 minutes. We decided to go walk Stillwater and came back at our reservation time. The hostess said they didn't have our reservation. We showed her the confirmation text and she said, "Yeah our software has been doing that today." Waited a bit and left. I understand things happen with software, but the bartender was so off-putting I won't be back. read more

Back again to Rio 1854. This time we made a stop on Valentines day for their valintines day tasting menu. We entered the location and were greeted by the friendly staff and we were seated right away. Playing in the background was a violinist performing a mix of random songs setting the mood. Our server Louie was amazing and provided amazing service. He went over each dish as they came out. The first thing that arrived was a giant seafood tower. It had lobster, shrimp, tuna tartare, as well as watermelon with ceviche. We were surprised by the size. Next was a nice refreshing slap that had a blend of pecans and cheese in the baby arugula. The flavors were well-balanced. Then came the picanha. Omg this was perfectly cooked and fell apart. The softness of the meat was beyond words. It also had some jumbo shrimp on the side with potatoes and mole. What a dish!. For desert were had flan and a layered cake with chocolate. To wash it down we had lots of bubbles. There is nothing better than good food to make a memorable evening. Our server Louie was amazing he provided light conversation and told us more about the location as well as other good things on the menu. With our two trips here we have not found anything we did not like. They have a small parking lot available for free outside that makes it easy and convenient. Service 6/5 Food 6/5 read more

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Met a friend for a quick lunch. Service was great, but did take about 10 minutes to give us an in depth walkthrough of the menu and nearly every item which felt a little overboard. We shared the ponzu tiradito and each ordered the birria bowl for our meal. The tiradito was incredible, but super small portion for $28. The birria bowl had a way too much rice and it was decent, but nothing really stood out as amazing to me in it. I loved the healthy portion of guacamole on top, but everything else was good, not spectacular. I absolutely love this location and we agreed that it'd be a good date night spot so we'll be back to try more items and hope we can find those items with good portions for the price! read more

Rio 1854 - Birria Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

First time trying this new restaurant tonight. Met some friends and we sat at the bar for cocktails before our reservation. Our bartender (later our server) Nick was attentive, funny and helpful. We each ordered a recommended dish off of the specials menu. That included the paella, the Diablo, the heritage chicken and the poblano pasta. Everyone was very satisfied with their choices. The poblano pasta was a dish I would go back to the restaurant to re-order. The paella had a generous portion of shrimp but was a little shy on the meat. The Diablo got great reviews as did the heritage chicken. We ordered the opera cake for dessert. It looked better than it tasted, (a bit dry) but it was still very good. Definitely a shareable size. Highly recommended! read more

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Always searching for new places to try especially for breakfast. Brought my family here and was pleasantly surprised. They recently opened and still have some bugs to work out, but pretty decent place with a lovely view of the river. Service was pretty good, but at times we had to chase her down for some refills. No biggie- she was helpful although wasn't totally sure of the menu. Food ordered: Lumberjack omelet (soufflé) was huge stuffed with all kinds of goodies and a side of cilantro rice which was delicious. Waffle with really nice size sausages Simple breakfast Meat lovers breakfast Club sandwich Food was very good, but it's a bummer when it doesn't come out together and what's hot should be hit, not cold. Great menu options with plenty of variety. Would go back to try their dinner menu. New spin on the old Dock Cafe? Worth a try!! read more

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My partner and I popped in for some food to celebrate our anniversary. Since it was happy hour, we got some tasty items and drinks. Everything was delicious, the portions were generous, and the prices were fair. We enjoyed our meal on the patio, and the view was absolutely amazing. To celebrate, we got free dessert. The only thing I wished they had was a non-alcoholic champagne. read more

The food was very good, servers were great. I do recommend. The prices are a little high though.

A bit overpriced, but the view might make it worth it! We were there opening week and the dinner menu hasn't even been created yet. However, the breakfast menu was unique and had items that we weren't familiar with. If you're adventurous like us, you'll enjoy it! read more

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New menu is exceptional. Chef Tony creates amazing fresh dishes. The passion in the food is evident. If you're a seafood lover it's a must try read more

We loved coming to this restaurant location as The Dock Cafe and it's just as fabulous as this new Rio 1854. The seafood was amazing. All the food was beautiful and fresh. Have been back three times now. The menu changes are great. read more

Food, service, and ambiance great. Prices too high but if you want river side, perfect.

Love their Latin-inspired cruise: Chorizo Eggs Benedict! And for the not so spicy: Classic Eggs Benedict. Nice sides for breakfast (fruit and pancake enjoyed today). Great morning view of the rio (river) however it was a little chilly sitting next to the big windows-which was no problem for us hearty Minnesotans but our food cooled alarming fast on our plates. read more

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Breakfast was amazing along with the views. Definitely a gem in Stillwater if you want something you can't get anywhere else. read more

Rio 1854 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

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Great food. It's obvious that this people really appreciate quality food. There was a dish i liked from the old owners, shrimp d iablo, that the new owners offer out of respect, and they improved it immensely. The service was slow because they are so busy, but we talked to the bartender and he took care of us. They are big plastic bubbles outside called igloos that a lot of people will be excited about, but it's a beautiful view in any case. read more

Don't even hesitate, just go! Superb dining. Thanks Chef Tony! George was a great waiter and the mixologist was fantastic! We will return. Beautiful dining experience. Atmosphere and all. read more

Rio 1854 - CHorizo omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

While the view of the St.Croix is nice, the overall vibe is dated. The brunch items were primarily American (eggs and hash browns) and just a small portion Latin dishes. As a vegetarian I did not have much to choose from. The service lacked in providing the condiments asked for (butter, jelly, ketchup) or refilling water even though the restaurant was minimally busy. My veggie bowl was fine. Maybe the lunch/dinner menu would be more intriguing and flavorful? Possibly will come again because others have had a good experience. read more

Food is out-of-this-world amazingly good. However, the man at the front door, not sure if he's a host/manager/owner, older guy, was an absolute d**k to both customers and his staff. Is the food worth being treated so poorly in a city full of amazing restaurants? Probably not. read more

Bartender was very good. Menu wasn't as expected for dinner. It was a lot of seafood and steaks which I didn't realize before going. I ended up with a Cobb Salad and it was very good! Best view in Stillwater! read more

This is the third time I have been to Rio. It was for their Easter Brunch Buffet. The quality and options were great. Presentation was spot on. The servers are very friendly and politely attentive. Went with my parents who are in their Nineties and they really enjoyed themselves. I highly recommend trying Rio. read more

The food was amazing, service by Maddy was superb. The outdoor igloo that was heated was a perfect ambiance. The issue was with deceptive business practices. I should have read the small print better as the $300 dollar minimum for 2 people didn't make sense as it would for 4-6 people as mentioned and surely not for brunch on an off day. The offering said the $50 dollar deposit would be taken from the bill which was added as a "service fee" not gratuity as listed. Maddy explained "most people" if they don't hit the $300 minimum would take food home or desert home. Not sure how 2 people are supposed to eat and or drink $300 dollars. Consider maybe cutting that in half for 2 people. Brunch for two ended up over $400 dollars and my wife looking at me like I'm an idiot for trying to take her somewhere nice as a surprise. Won't be going back there or any of the family owned restaurants/establishments. read more

Rio 1854 - Wife and I in the heated igloo with the river in the background. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

Go for lunch, dinner menu is a joke, $100 later and we went elsewhere for a full meal afterwards

We have been here for dinner and breakfast. The breakfast is fantastic. We ordered the chorizo omelette and the chicken poblano eggs Benedict. We also ordered bloody Mary's which are house made and out of this world good! For dinner we ordered the grilled group tray of food. It was fun and so good. The salsas and guacamole were fantastic! And beef tallow fries that are worth trying! read more

This new Latin restaurant is in the old Dock restaurant location with fantastic views of the river. Our visit there was just ok. The staff were nice and the food was decent, but not great. Very limited speciality cocktail menu. We will go back and try it for breakfast. They are newly opened, so my hope is that our "meh" experience was because they are just getting their feet wet as a new restaurant. read more

We had an exceptional brunch experience with friends last Sunday. The food was fantastic (huevos rancheros and omelettes were delicious), our server was great, and the corner table view was incredible. We can't wait to come back this spring to enjoy the patio. We'll be back often. read more

Good Latin food and service. Could improve the portions served and play a little bit of background music.

6 of us enjoyed dinner in an Igloo this evening. From beginning to end, everything was fabulous. We started with guacamole & calamari. For dinner we shared the Surf & Turf Platter for 4. Plenty of food for 6 women. Our server was fantastic. If you are looking for a fun evening out with fabulous food, reserve an Igloo and enjoy the fun space! read more

We tried out this new restaurant. It was ok. The menu was interesting. I had the fish tacos as a meal. They were large sized but it was just a piece of deep fried fish plopped in the shell. My husband had a pasta dish with shrimp and he felt like the shrimp was undercooked. The inside doesn't look like it was really updated other than some wallpaper on one wall. Staff were friendly. I'm not sure we will make a big effort to return. We were so looking forward to something opening up here with the beautiful riverfront patio for summer evenings. read more