Rio's Bar and Grill - Taree

I have visited this restaurant a few times, trying both the grilled options and ordering from the menu. The food was excellent and the service was good.

The food at this restaurant is excellent and the staff is very friendly.

Let's start with the fact the food was edible and tasty. BUT I would equate it with a reasonable pub meal, not the a la carte (& associated price) advertised. Stuffed chicken in a bacon, mushroom & cream sauce equated to a cream sauce with very finely diced ham and glimpses of mushroom stalk? my entire meal comprised one sliver of mushroom that was identifiable as a mushroom. Passion fruit cheesecake had obviously been defrosted as the biscuit base was warm. Not what I expected or paid for.

Very welcoming and friendly waitress and delicious meals. On my first night in Taree, I went here for dinner because I had arrived late and didn't want to look for anywhere else. I found myself there the second night as I was so impressed from the night before. The beer was very nice as well.

I eat here now and again when staying at the motel. It used to be a Brazilian based menu which was great but the ownership has changed.The meals are more homely however they are good and are always well presented & tasty. The locally produced beer from Port Macquarie is worth a try for the uninitiated with a few styles available.