ROOTS COASTAL KITCHEN – Wyndham Rio Mar

4.5

99 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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This creative haven of Caribbean comfort food was opened by Executive Chef Ramón Carrillo in collaboration with Top Chef finalists Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth. At this restaurant, farm-to-table goodness is given an inspired flair with plates like grilled swordfish with coconut curry rice, shrimp and bacon empanadas, and chili mango hot wings.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(787) 888-6000
Website
https://www.wyndhamriomar.com/rio-grande-restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Chef Cobra

Location
6000 Rio Mar Blvd, Rio Grande, PR 00745-4661
Neighborhood
Rio Grande / Loiza
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

FALL IN LOVE WITH ROOTS
$65.00 per person
Feb 11 - Feb 14, 2023
Fall in love at first sight with our 4-course pre-fix menu prepared by our Executive Chef Ramon Carrillo, selection of white or red wine will be the perfect combination to treat you and your loved one!

Mezze Platter$19.00
zaatar buttered naan, papadums, vegetable crudite, yogurt + cucumber raita + red pepper hazelnut romesco
Deviled Eggs$8.00
local island eggs + plantain chips
Conch Fritters$14.00
spicy aioli, cilantro + lime
Smoked Fish Dip**$13.50
local smoked mahi mahi, house pickles + crispy plantain chips
Chicken Empanadas$10.00
herb salsa verde
Truffled Tuna Tacos$20.00
fresh tuna, crispy malanga root chips, truffle whip + chives
Shrimp Tacos$18.00
chilled local shrimp, avocado, cilantro + lime in local malanga root tacos
Hot Wings
chili mango hot sauce, celery + ranch
- For 1/2 Dozen$8.50
- For a Dozen$14.50

Salads

Iceberg Wedge*
house made local pork belly bacon, cherry tomato, charred corn, avocado, pickled onion, blue cheese crumbles + ranch
- Half$12.00
- Whole$18.00
Watermelon Tomato & Mango$15.00
lime & jalapeño vinaigrette, fresh mango + mint
Simple Greens**$11.00
cucumber, tomatoes, carrot ribbons, arugula, red onion + citrus vinaigrette

Add to Any Salad

Grilled Chicken$7.00
Fried Chicken$7.00
Shrimp$10.00
Marinated 5 oz Skirt Steak$12.00

RCK Favorites

Crispy Fried Chicken Bucket
local puerto rican chicken, citrus dusted + served with tabasco honey
- Half$21.00
- Whole$38.00
Slow Roasted Spare Ribs
spicy brown sugar bruleed rub, guava barbecue sauce + pickled chilies
- Half Rack$19.00
- Whole Rack$26.00

Large Plates

Charred Octopus$24.00
smoked plantain BBQ, caramelized maduros, cilantro + lime
Grilled Swordfish**$31.00
coconut sticky rice, yellow coconut curry + kataifi wrapped shrimp
Shrimp & Grits$25.00
sauteed shrimp, smoked sausage, local beer, caramelized red onion jus + creamy grits
Spicy Vodka Rigatoni Pasta*$23.00
nduja sausage, vodka cream sauce, parmesan + basil
Char Grilled Cauliflower Steak$19.50
hazelnut romesco, chimichurri + herb salad
La Raiz Cheeseburger**$17.00
8 oz upper choice house ground burger with cheddar, ranch + barbeque sauce

Big Fish for 2

Crispy Whole Snapper$30.00
with key lime & salsa verde

The Butchers Cut

comes with a side of your choice

New York Strip$39.00
char grilled NY strip, hazelnut romesco + herb chimichurri
Grilled Sausage & Ribs$24.00
house made local pork sausage + a half rack of our signature brown sugar bruleed ribs

Pizza

12 inch pies

Rio Mar-Gherita$16.00
fresh mozzarella, tomato + basil
Shrimp Pizza$20.00
chimichurri shrimp, chorizo, spicy pickled peppers + arugula
Pollo Q Pizza$18.50
fried chicken, BBQ sauce, sweet corn, tomato + buttermilk ranch
Mac & Cheese Pizza$18.50
cheesey pasta, oregano + crunchy onions
Pumpkin & Goat Cheese Pizza$19.50
mushrooms, local pumpkin, goat cheese, pesto, caramelized onions + arugula
Boriqua Pork Pizza$19.50
chorizo sausage, bacon, roasted garlic + basil
Veggie Pizza$16.00
goat cheese, fresh mozzarella, roasted corn, hot peppers, spinach + basil
Rio Mar-Gherita$16.00
fresh mozzarella, tomato + basil

Build Your Own

Add Meat
bacon $3, pepperoni $4, chicken $4, shrimp $5, ham $4, chorizo $4
Add Roots
mushrooms $2, corn $2, cherry tomatoes $2, basil $1, local pumpkin $2, caramelized onion $2, spicy peppers $2, pineapple $2
Add Cheese
goat cheese $3, extra mozz $3, burrata $4
Add Sauce
guava bbq $2, pesto $2

Sides

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Citrus*$10.00
Edamame, Cherry Tomato & Corn Succotash**$8.00
Grilled Local Calabaza Squash, Coconut & Chilies$8.00
Macaroni & Cheese with Biscuit Thyme Crust$8.00
Bacon & Cheddar Loaded Tater Tots*$7.00
Fries$7.00
Chilled Watermelon$7.00
Whipped Mashed Potatoes$7.00
Coconut Rice$7.00

Desserts

Sweet Potato Flan$10.00
Caramel Corn Sundae$10.00
cornbread ice cream, caramel, toasted cornbread, whipped cream & buttered popped corn
Island Time Sundae$10.00
mango sorbet, vanilla bean ice cream, passionfruit sauce whipped cream & toasted coconut
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Split$12.00
chocolate, vanilla & peanut butter ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream & peanuts
Toasted Banana Bread$12.00
oatmeal ice cream, caramel & pecan granola

Ice Cream

Ice Cream Flavors
vanilla bean - chocolate - pistachio - oatmeal - cornbread - peanut butter - malanga lila (tarro root) - mango sorbet
- One Scoop$3.50
- Two Scoops$6.50

Cocktails

$12

The Beekeeper
vodka, lemon, honey, fresno chili & thyme
Palm Trees in Paradise
rum, mango, lime, mint & club soda
Suntan Spritz
campari, sparkling wine, club soda, orange & rosemary
You Can Find Me Poolside
hendricks gin, agave, lime juice, cucumber, basil & ginger
Roots Coastal Sour
whiskey, lemon, egg white & luxardo cherry
Island Old Fashioned
dark rum, bitters, star anise & orange

Beer

Local Beer

Medalla Light$6.00
Magna$8.00
Coors Light$6.00
Michelob$6.00

Draft

Ask About Our Daily Drafts

Imported

Corona$8.00
Heineken$8.00
Stella Artois$9.00
Over the Barrel$9.00

Wine

Sparkling

Mionetto Prosecco$13.00

White

C'aprella Pinot Grigio$9.00
Leira Rias Baixas Albarino$10.00
Emollo Sauvignon Blanc$14.00
Mersoleil Chardonnay$14.00

Red

Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir$12.00
Conundrum Red Blend$13.00
Navarro Correas 'Alegoria' Malbec$14.00
Bonanza by Caymus$15.00
Regusci Parcel 41 Merlot$15.00

What 99 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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GlenO
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always try the Chef’s Specials…they were delicious!
GO
GlenO
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve eaten at Roots Coastal Kitchen every night of our vacation except for one thus far. The wait staff has been phenomenal…thank you to Edgardo and Cheyenne for making our evening meals very pleasant! The specials have been fabulous and we have enjoyed then tremendously…especially the mashed potatoes with pesto!
DW
DebbieW
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Had their fried chicken & it was delicious! So we’re the loaded tater tots!!! Nice evening!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was very good and presented beautifully.
JN
JudyN
Oklahoma City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great. We had wedge, bbq ribs and mashed potatoes and shared. It was a lot of food! The ribs were extremely tender and delicious
ED
EDavis
Chicago
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food was delicious. Shrimp and grits was fabulous Special of the day was tuna steak. Would love to have again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great customer service…
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rabs
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
2.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience1
Restaurant made it sound like it was exclusive and high end by booking with credit card only and sending frequent reminders about penalties if we did not show up. but was a disappointment as it was just an average hotel restaurant with nothing exciting on the menu or in the ambience. It may be ok for people staying in that hotel but definitely not worth a trek if you are staying elsewhere
NR
NealR
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience2
I was forced to pay for the Christmas dinner on Christmas night. The price was reasonable - $100 a person. However the menu was unsatisfactory. It was all inexpensive food pork - ribs, ham and roasted pork. The service was mediocre and it was very noisy and they would not seat me in the quiet room. The drinks I ordered were very watered down and expensive. Overall kind of pricey for inexpensive cheap modest food.
LS
LarryS
San Antonio
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience2
Worst meal ever. Maybe this is not the normal for this restaurant as this was a special Christmas fixed price dinner advertised as: “Celebrate Christmas Day at Roots Coastal Kitchen, with holiday specials, carving station local classics prepared by Chef Ramon Carillo. Prepayment required nonrefundable”. Turns out this was a buffet - never said it was a buffet anywhere. $79 per person plus tax and tip = $100 per person. 20% tip ($60 for 4 of us) just for refilling water glasses. Almost every dish on the buffet was cold. We asked them to microwave our plates. And on top of this, we had to pay for parking. Would definitely NOT recommend, especially for any price fix special occasions.
SW
SharonW
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall2food3service5ambience4
The dinner we had earlier in the week was excellent. The buffet on the 25th was average and certainly not worth $100+ per person.
B
Babbles
Washington DC
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christmas Eve experience was FABULOUS. All the food was delicious but the phenomenal service provided by Chayanne is what made our evening. He doted on us like we were guests in his home. ¡Mil gracias por una víspera de Navidad inolvidable.
TA
TheAdmiral
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Overall a poor experience top to bottom
RB
RebeccaB
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice food and location. The service was a bit slow but we weren’t in a rush so it didn’t bother us.
SM
SusanM
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a cool spot. Excellent food and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time waitress and the food was incredibly delicious!
C
Candy
Portland
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food was great and our server Karla was fantastic. However, this restaurant is on a resort property with terrible signage. We struggled to find the restaurant due to lack of signage and spent 40 minutes trying to get off resort property after our meal because there were no signs and all the gates our gps took us to were locked. There is also a $25 parking fee which we were not anticipating.
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laevan
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ordered the cauliflower entree, watermelon salad and Brussel Sprouts side dish. All were generously portioned and well prepared. Service was excellent.
KT
KarenT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very enjoyable experience with a delicious meal and flavorful adult beverage.
TP
ToddP
Caribbean
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was excellent. Server got a couple of small things wrong on the desert order but nothing catastrophic. Highly recommend the steak. Cooked perfectly and very tender. Excellent dining choice for anyone who chooses.
RA
RAULCPA
Chicago
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrate our anniversary in the Wyndham Rio Mar and choose Roots Coastal Kitchen for our dinner. We didn’t regret this choice because the staffs was helpful, attentive and friendly. In addition the food was amazing 🤩
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
Way to expensive for the quality of food
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
I’m a little disappointed bc I made notes in the system for open table bc it was a birthday. The person’s birthday wasn’t acknowledged nor did they do anything I asked in the open door system. What’s the point of making notes or writing anything if you aren’t going to respond or do them
JO
JohnO
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful place and food was amazing. Our server Eduardo sang me happy birthday which is not something that they normally do. Very grateful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience4
Came here for our anniversary dinner while staying at the Wyndham. Server was busy most of the evening helping a table of four gentlemen that were more into the wine list than we were apparently. They didn’t have mango for the watermelon tomato mango salad, so they tossed some pineapple chunks from a can into the salad without giving us the option of changing or canceling. The steak was good and cooked well. The mashed potatoes were pasty. Overall, for the cost, I would highly recommend that you avoid this place.
MN
MonicaN
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
The best place to eat on the resort. The food was so good and the service matched.
SE
SES08080
Philadelphia
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed our dinner here a few days earlier so much we returned. Food was great, service outstanding. Highly recommend!
SE
SES08080
Philadelphia
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding meal and service. Thorough enjoyed the chicken empanadas appetizer. I had the swordfish with coconut curry sticky rice and my husband had the Shrimp & grits. Both were delicious! We enjoyed our meal so much we made reservations for a second night this week!
SD
SharonD
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere. Food was very good. I would go back to try other menu items
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, Juan was our server he absolutely amazing. My glass never went dry. He knows the whole menu and tells you about every dish on the menu. If I ever come back to PR I will come back.
KB
KBrantley
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and cocktails. Really enjoyed our waiter Chayanne who helped make it a great dinner. Exceeded our expectations.
GF
GingerF
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner and service were great. Best on property experience. Cheyann was personable and accommodating.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente servicio, las recomendaciones por la mesera fueron las mejores. El pulpo sabroso y tierno. Las costillas se deshacen solas y estaban muy jugosas. Las peticiones especiales para mi niño de 2 años fueron atendidas de inmediato. Y los precios son asequibles, las cantidades de lo servido llenan las expectativas Excelente todo, volveremos
RS
RhondaS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Would prefer more large plate variety and selection to come with at least one side for the price.
MM
MoMo21
Caribbean
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and delicious food. Not too crowded last night so we enjoyed the attention to service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The octopus and the snapper did not disappoint. The best I’ve ever tasted.
AB
AshleyB
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Roots costal kitchen is a place you should definitely visit. It’s a rustic modern vibe, our server Edger was amazing! We had a simple dinner, pizza and loaded tater tots but it was one of our favorite at the Wyndham resort.
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Lianel
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Me and my girlfriend had a great time. Food was great and Chayanne our waiter was perfect.
Z
Ziva
Caribbean
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Excellent service. Good food. Diverse menu. Affordable prices.
JB
JahronB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent menu and food. My family dined in twice and ordered riots on the go. My favorite meal was the octopus and the ribs were excellent. Also I had a veggie pizza that was really tasty. The banana bread and corn sundae deserts were innovative and delicious.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

ROOTS COASTAL KITCHEN – Wyndham Rio Mar is rated 4.5 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for ROOTS COASTAL KITCHEN – Wyndham Rio Mar

6000 Rio Mar Blvd, Rio Grande, PR 00745-4661

Additional information

Neighborhood
Rio Grande / Loiza
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Cobra
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.wyndhamriomar.com/rio-grande-restaurant
Phone number
(787) 888-6000

​ROOTS COASTAL KITCHEN – Wyndham Rio Mar

Make a reservation

Additional information

FALL IN LOVE WITH ROOTS

Bar Bites

Mezze Platter$19.00

Deviled Eggs$8.00

Conch Fritters$14.00

Smoked Fish Dip**$13.50

Chicken Empanadas$10.00

Truffled Tuna Tacos$20.00

Shrimp Tacos$18.00

Hot Wings

Salads

Iceberg Wedge*

Watermelon Tomato & Mango$15.00

Simple Greens**$11.00

Add to Any Salad

Grilled Chicken$7.00

Fried Chicken$7.00

Shrimp$10.00

Marinated 5 oz Skirt Steak$12.00

RCK Favorites

Crispy Fried Chicken Bucket

Slow Roasted Spare Ribs

Large Plates

Charred Octopus$24.00

Grilled Swordfish**$31.00

Shrimp & Grits$25.00

Spicy Vodka Rigatoni Pasta*$23.00

Char Grilled Cauliflower Steak$19.50

La Raiz Cheeseburger**$17.00

Big Fish for 2

Crispy Whole Snapper$30.00

The Butchers Cut

New York Strip$39.00

Grilled Sausage & Ribs$24.00

Pizza

Rio Mar-Gherita$16.00

Shrimp Pizza$20.00

Pollo Q Pizza$18.50

Mac & Cheese Pizza$18.50

Pumpkin & Goat Cheese Pizza$19.50

Boriqua Pork Pizza$19.50

Veggie Pizza$16.00

Rio Mar-Gherita$16.00

Build Your Own

Add Meat

Add Roots

Add Cheese

Add Sauce

Sides

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Citrus*$10.00

Edamame, Cherry Tomato & Corn Succotash**$8.00

Grilled Local Calabaza Squash, Coconut & Chilies$8.00

Macaroni & Cheese with Biscuit Thyme Crust$8.00

Bacon & Cheddar Loaded Tater Tots*$7.00

Fries$7.00

Chilled Watermelon$7.00

Whipped Mashed Potatoes$7.00

Coconut Rice$7.00

Desserts

Sweet Potato Flan$10.00

Caramel Corn Sundae$10.00

Island Time Sundae$10.00

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Split$12.00

Toasted Banana Bread$12.00

Ice Cream

Ice Cream Flavors

Cocktails

The Beekeeper

Palm Trees in Paradise

Suntan Spritz

You Can Find Me Poolside

Roots Coastal Sour

Island Old Fashioned

Beer

Local Beer

Medalla Light$6.00

Magna$8.00

ROOTS COASTAL KITCHEN – Wyndham Rio Mar

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