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Rio Nido Roadhouse
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Categories: Pubs, Swimming Pools, Jazz & Blues, Beaches [Edit]
14540 Canyon Two RdRio Nido, CA 95471
(707) 869-0821
- Hours:
Mon. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sat, Sun
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
17 reviews for Rio Nido Roadhouse
The Roadhouse is one of those special places that you really don't want everyone to know about cause you may not get an Adirondack on the lawn if too many people show up.
It has a public swimming pool and is perfect for families. There is also a bar, restaurant and outdoor stage for live music. Imagine that, kick back on the lawn and sip a cold beer while your kids get to swim under lifeguard supervision (you still need to watch them of course). The whole place is fenced in and safe for little ones and in the evenings on the weekends, there is usually a band.
This place it too fun and the people who work there are all friendly. A great hang out, especially for families.
Went last night for some drink and dancing....this place is so relaxed and inviting....Just come as you are and enjoy being among the redwoods. I had the portabello mushroom sandwich, it was good, tasty, reasonable price....fries, very good....
We sat outside in cozy seats facing the stage..they even have waitresses that actually come to you! wow.....
the band was so fun....we danced our booties off. Service is good, and the staff was friendly. What more could you ask for on a warm Saturday night in Sonoma County. Check it out!
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I was pleasantly surprised that RNR offered up good eats and good times. Parking was easy, the staff was very friendly, and the outdoor area was very relaxing. It's all about local flavor here...
We've been determined to spend more time locally and this experience was certainly encouraging. I'm only upset that I came to learn about their pool at the *end* of the Summer season! There's always next year...
I'm insanely picky about hot wings and these ranked very high on my "best of" list. This is saying a lot considering I had pretty much sworn off all hot wings after leaving my Chicagoland favorite behind. The thick sauce has a sweetness to them but don't be fooled, the heat kicks in soon enough and it will kick pretty hard.
The burger was on the "okay" side of the fence but the fries were outstanding (not greasy, thin, perfectly salted). Vegetarians have a couple of options and they will work with you if you're vegan.
I would certainly go back for the music and decently priced pints (lots of good picks on tap)...oh, and those oooeyeee goooeyyyee hot wings.
We showed up too late for the music, a little drunky, wearing big rings with blinking colored lights inside. Additionally I was wearing a huge pink feather boa, a wifebeater bedazzled with the word BRIDE and a fake tiara with a "veil" attached. Nonetheless, we were welcomed, served and even offered hula hoop lessons from the locals. Lots of fun!
For a relaxed and easy-going day or evening, head to RNR!
Whether it's a day by the pool you crave (there's water aerobics classes, too!), an affordable lunch or dinner, the best Bloody Mary around, or an evening of dancing and live music, The Rio Nido Roadhouse IS the place to be!
Family friendly (lifeguard on duty, toys for the kiddie pool, a bubble table and basketball hoops!) atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious eats and a wide selection of beer.
The pizza is not fantastic but it is the best pizza in a 15 mile radius. Most of the food is generic pub food but it is consistently good and they are really eager to please. Of this place, The Russian River Pub and Stumptown this is the place to eat.
Seems to be well staffed but sometimes it takes forever to get a drink and most of the bartenders don't get big points on mixed drinks.
The owners get 5 stars for what they have done to the place. This is the place to bring your family to on a weekend!!!!!!!! Live music, nice grassy area and a swimming pool.
Thank you for having a place for kids to go this summer!!!!!!!
Night One at the Russian River! Woohoo!
Thanks to the extremely friendly bartender at Rainbow down on Main St who suggested that we head over here for some good grubbin, because good grub was what we got. (Locals know best!)
The Roadhouse is tucked away from the main street, and somehow I ended up making one turn too early and completely missed it. We stopped to ask some locals to direct us to the Roadhouse and after giving us directions, he asked us if we were from SF. Was it that obvious?
When we arrived inside the divey looking bar, there were only one or two people sitting inside, including the server who was having her dinner at the end of the bar. Everyone was super friendly and made us feel really welcome. We decided to sit out in their back patio, where there were about 6 other people hanging out there. We noticed the swimming pool nearby, which is supposed to be pretty hopping during the day.
Our server recommended that we try the special of the evening (which was their honey fried chicken with mashed potatoes, biscuit and slaw), one of the pizzas or calzones and their Angus beef burger. Nicole and I went for the special, but substituted fries for the mash -- which was a great decision because their fries were so good. Jessica had one of their calzones, which was delicious. The fried chicken (it came with 4 pieces) had the crispiest skin and tender meat, and the biscuit was yummy. Thank goodness Nicole asked for butter and honey, because that made it taste even better.
They have a full bar inside, and a good selection of beers. With my recent illness, I'm staying off beer and hard liquor for a few weeks. However, Nicole had a nice pint of Prohibition Ale.
On our way out, we chatted it up with the really nice gals who served us and they gave us some fun recommendations for hotspots to check out in Sebastopol over the weekend. Of course, they asked if we were from the City. I suppose it's that obvious. I'm also looking pretty exotic in these areas.
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If you're looking for an authentic experience on the Russian River -- and by authentic I mean hanging with the locs -- Rio Nido Roadhouse is the spot. Connie, Jessica and I rolled into Guerneville last night, and were immediately pointed in the direction of this place for some good pub grub.
It's a pretty divey bar and restaurant, with welcoming lady servers, great beers on tap and a big patio out back with heat lamps and lights all around. What's on the menu? Calzones, pizzas, hamburgers, fish & chips and an abundance of comfort food, fit for big stomachs and thinnish wallets. I opted for the fried chicken, fries and coleslaw and a Prohibition Ale, and while the food was not outstanding, it hit the spot after a long drive.
Warning: The regulars are VERY welcoming here. Mr. Handle Bar Mustache, while I appreciate your kind offer, no thanks.
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So, I spent 24 hours up at the Russian River visiting friends a few weekends ago. I ate breakfast, lunch and dinner here... it was THAT good! My tummy loves the Rio Nido Roadhouse!
What a find! I've been going out to Guerneville for over twenty years and never stopped here, crazy. This roadhouse is tucked away and easy to miss, so keep your eyes open. My wife and I stopped in a few days ago for dinner and drinks. I couldn't believe it when I walked in and saw Speakeasy beers on tap. After I got my Big Daddy we headed out back to sit in the super-cool patio area, checking out the nice big lawn/stage area and the pool. The food was great, I had the "hot brown" and my wife had the pulled pork, both were done perfectly. The service was also excellent. The only downside was that, around dusk, the mosquitoes started dive-bombing me, but that's not the establishment's fault. I suppose that's going to be a problem at a lot of riverside patios. They did pull a big curtain once the little buggers came out in force, but alas, it was too late, I had been eaten alive. This won't keep me from going back soon, hopefully that demonstrates how much I loved it there.
Great Sunday Breakfast and amazing amount of safe space for kids to run around and do what kids do in the back.
Great friendly atmosphere, enjoyed it a lot.
Another jewel tucked away in the redwoods of the Russian River. Just outside of Guerneville it is a great destination. It is far enough away to feel like you are really away from the madness of the bay area, but close enough to easily be done as a day trip.
I went after a great ride up the coast on my motorcycle and could not have found a nicer spot. The big back patio and lawn are perfect for soaking up the sun. The owner / barman "Tiny" really takes care of his guests and the best surprise is how good the food is.
A place like this you expect the beer cold, and the game on the TV, but the menu is fabulous with traditional bar food and few few special items thrown in for fun.
Take a road trip, set for a spell, and you will be back again and again.
After spending the day in (and sometimes suddenly, sputteringly out of) canoes on the Russian River, our motley crew piled into our red, white and blue school bus (aka, The Freedom Bus) and made our way to the Rio Nido Roadhouse. It was the perfect end to a great day!
Nestled in among towering redwood (?) trees, the Rio Nido Roadhouse is a unique gem. Under new ownership and now completely renovated, there are just a few tiny tables and the bar inside. The real action is outside on the back patio -- or after the pool closes (what?! yeah, I'm getting to that...) in the big backyard area.
What it feels like to me is a rural Zeitgeist -- but the owners and bartenders are really friendly, with none of that urban attitude so many San Francisco bars seem to exude these days.
What makes this place so unique is the swimming pool. On hot summer days, it's actually pretty cool sitting out on the patio and seeing so many kids having the time of their lives. (I was half afraid it'd be annoying, but it wasn't at all.) And, if you're like some parents I know, the opportunity to pop into the roadhouse for a quick drink, while watching your kids from the patio, is a real bonus! You can't take your drinks off the patio and onto the lawn while the pool's open, but there's a lifeguard on duty at all times so you can enjoy your tasty beverage without worrying you might have to jump in the water to rescue little Timmy.
There's a new stage, where the new owners plan to showcase live bands -- it wouldn't *really* be a roadhouse without the occasional live blues band, would it?
Not far from Santa Rosa, it's a bit of a drive from San Francisco. But if you're in the area -- or just want to get away for the day to see live music at a real live roadhouse -- the Rio Nido Roadhouse is well worth the trip. Also? It's a beautiful drive!
Full disclosure: My girlfriend's ex-boyfriend is one of the new owners -- so I really wouldn't be saying such nice things about it if they weren't true!
Good times, good food. They were nice to us....the french onion soup was delish as was the bbq chicken pizza. Cant wait to go back.
For breakfast near the lower Russian River, this is the best! The price is right - my husband and I almost aways make it out the door for $25 including tip! The new owners, especially Brad, take the time to say hello and get to know customers (and remember our names and what we like)...
My absolute fav is the Southern Route Waffle: a nice big waffle with pecans baked in and on top, with a stack of sliced banana (I'm not usually a banana fan either), served with creme fraiche, maple syrup and clarified butter... If you're lucky the chef has whipped up a batch of whiskey syrup too. My husband loves the selection of benedicts and usually goes for the Blackstone.
All-in-all - this is our new favorite breakfast place on the river. Plus, you can catch great music in the evenings, too!
This place is really shaping up! Come for the pool, stay for the beer. Decent beer at that. Shoot the breeze, enjoy some music. There is food on Monday nights, and burgers/hot dogs/nachos type fare on the weekends.
BTW, my very good friend Brad owns the bar, and he's poured his heart and soul into it. He'd love to see you there!
Found myself up in the beautiful Sonoma county once again after far too long... After a lovely day of crusing around the colorful vineyards we stumbled the Rio Nido Roadhouse... Not my first time here by any stretch but always a welcome stop... Food is excellent, staff is friendly and owners are awesome! Can't wait to come back!
