Jerk Chicken$18.95
Our most-reviewed dish — juicy, mildly spicy and served with rice and salad.
Customer favoritePreservation Park · Downtown Oakland
A ray of tropical sun in downtown Oakland.
Fresh continental cuisine with a Brazilian accent — jerk chicken, coxinhas, feijoada and more — served from a Victorian house on the most beautiful lunch patio in Oakland.
4.8★275+ Google
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11–2:15Monday through
Friday
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Preservation Park
Preservation Park
Lunch favorites
Full lunch menu What everyone’s ordering.
3 Coxinhas$18.95
Brazil’s beloved street food: crispy chicken croquettes, served with salad.
Brazilian classic
Feijoada$20.95
Black bean stew with sausage and pork, rice, collard greens and farofa.
Wed & Thu only
Shrimp in Chipotle Cream$19.95
With grilled veggies, served with salad, rice or mashed potatoes.
Lemon Seafood Risotto$20.95
Creamy risotto with fish, shrimp and mussels, served with salad.
Chicken Fajita Burrito$15.95
Served with salad and corn chips. Also try the jerk chicken burrito.
Patio diningLunch among palms, Victorians & a fountain
The setting
Oakland’s prettiest lunch spot.
Rio California is tucked inside Preservation Park — a quiet enclave of restored Victorian homes, palm trees and a central fountain, just steps from the busy streets of downtown Oakland. Eat inside our sunny dining room or out on the patio and porch overlooking the park.
- Indoor dining, patio & porch seating
- Takeout and DoorDash delivery
- Family owned and run with warm, personal service
25+ guestsBreakfast, lunch & dinner catering
Catering
Bring Rio to your office or event.
From continental breakfasts and Brazilian-named sandwich platters to family-style feijoada, jerk chicken and moqueca — our catering menu feeds downtown Oakland offices, meetings and celebrations.
- Order 72 hours in advance · 25 person minimum
- All paper goods and utensils included
- Breakfast, lunch, hors d’oeuvres & family-style specials
Reviews
Rated 4.8 by 275+ guests on Google.
★★★★★
“Hidden gem. Located in Preservation Park, the ambience is beautiful and inviting. Lovely Victorian homes, a fountain, birds singing — AND THE FOOD. Consistently delicious. Large portions.”
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Judy C.Google review
★★★★★
“I wish I had a photo of the food but it was literally too delicious. 10/10 best food in the area. The jerk chicken is to die for — spicy and juicy and wonderful.”
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Sarah R.Google review
★★★★★
“This place is so underrated and family owned. Got their jerk chicken and jerk burrito. YUM!”
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Anise G.Google review
Lunch is served, Monday through Friday.
Grab a table on the patio overlooking Preservation Park, call ahead for pickup, or order delivery on DoorDash.