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Rio's Bar & Grill

3.5 (24 reviews)
InexpensiveBars, American
Open 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Jack F.

This is a great dive bar with daily specials on food and drinks. They have a good selection of beers and bar drinks. The food is always good in taste and portion. I don't care for the smoking but the ventilation is pretty good unless it really gets packed. They have plenty TVs for all the sports and they play good music at just the right volume. I've heard all the cool people have been thrown out by the owner at least several times but it's usually a very congenial atmosphere. I only go there during the days but I here they have good night activities too- live music, karaoke, bingo, etc....

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Jillian C.

Dive bar in the best way. Their Facebook advertised drink specials last until closing. Karaoke Thursdays Fridays and most Saturdays, unless there is an SEC game. The drink specials advertised on Facebook last until close. You can smoke in this bar which is fantastic. They always have different drinks specials and food specials every night. The kitchen has nightly specials and closes depending on how many people are in the bar, Typically between 10 PM and midnight. Fraser is the best bartender ever meet.

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Hewy N.

A great bar in weekend with great bands. A great crowd at night. Won best bar in Shelby County. Allows smoking and has nightly events. It has golf gamea, pool, and digitial jukebox. Staff are attractive with great personality and quick with a snarky remark when called for. The beer is well priced and the Rio Burger is tops but if you want to go something special, ask for trucker tots

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Rio's is tucked away off to the side of the same building as El Patron in the old Brickworks spot. I've heard the wings were good and we needed quick take-out. Called in the order and left shortly thereafter. It was quite difficult to find a spot to park. A number of businesses share the limited parking spaces. The space is small. The interior is relatively unchanged since the Brickworks days, with a bar replacing the area where the steam table sat. I saw Guinness on draft but didn't have time to partake. I saw maybe 5 more draft options and what appeared to be a basic full bar. There was a pool table and a tiny stage for live music. The food was ready when I got there. The lady behind the bar that took my order and brought me my food was very nice. The order: 20 wings half hot half mild with bleu cheese and an order of fried pickles. The wings had great flavor. The bleu cheese and ranch seemed house made. The pickles were far thicker cut dill chips than I've ever had with a much thicker batter. It reminded me of fried zucchini but w pickles. Not bad, I prefer crispier thin with a lighter batter. They allow smoking inside. Small space virtually everyone inside was smoking. This is one of the very few remaining establishment I'm aware of that allow smoking inside. In my past life a close to me small smokey dive with good bar food and live music would totally be up my alley. Today it's not a total deal breaker for me if I were there later in the evening to see the band. Likely wouldn't go here for drinks and dinner w the wife.

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2 years ago

Love going there with my friends great company great food and great service everyone is always nice

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4 years ago

Best wings south of Lakeshore!! My little secret spot for great wings. I like mine fried crispy and small.

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3 years ago

Nice smoky bar! The drinks are strong, staff is friendly, and the food is awesome! Try the egg rolls! We love this place!

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11 years ago

Best bar tenders and best food around. Could not ask for a better local pub to frequent. Never had anything that was bad!

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Honestly, it was like falling face first into an ash tray. I was there 3 minutes and I think I have lung cancer now. Just don't go...

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The meat and three today was meatloaf which was very airy light and had BBQ sauce on it. I also had…read morefried okra, and collards which were delicious. The service is also fantastic. The cook's name is Joseph and he knows how to season. My only complaint was that it's a bar at night so still smoke filled during the day. I noticed a LOT of outgoing orders. My husband couldn't smell the smoke until we got into the car together, but I have asthma, and I could. He had meatloaf with black-eyed peas and collards. No seasoning needed! And it was $7 and change-we will go back. This is my second visit. It won't be the last.

This place is the definition of a dive bar. Sticky tables, smoky atmosphere, and service that felt…read morealmost nonexistent both visits. The first time we waited around 15 minutes at a table before anyone acknowledged us, and the second time was basically the same experience sitting at the bar. Friendly service definitely wasn't the strong point here either. That said, the food honestly saved this review from being much lower. The wings had a fantastic sauce with great flavor, the fried pickles were crispy and addictive, and the fried green tomatoes were genuinely delicious with a really solid batter. Even the beers were ice cold and crisp, which fit the vibe perfectly. The biggest issue is that the pricing feels a little high for the overall experience and environment. If you're charging those kinds of prices, the cleanliness and service really need to match it better. If you're coming strictly for fried bar food and cold beer, you'll probably enjoy it. Just don't expect attentive service or a polished atmosphere.

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