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Rio Izakaya

5232 Bridge St, Tampa, FL 33611

Cuisine: Japanese

Food: 7.85

Experience: 8.00

Top Plates

  • Char-Grilled Chicken Teriyaki

    7.90

  • Izakaya Fried Chicken

    7.75

  • Himalayan Salt Edamame

    7.70

Menu

Appetizer

  • A5 Japanese WagyuOne piece of richly marbled Japanese A5 Wagyu, lightly seared and served over sushi rice for a rich, buttery, unforgettable bite.
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Akami
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • American WagyuSalt or tare
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Binchotan Seared AkamiBluefin tuna from Spain, tataki style, ponzu jelly, cherry tomato, yuzu kosho
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Bluefin Toro
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Bluefin Toro Tartare with Truffle Soy
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Bluefin Tuna Cigar
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Chicken Breast & Shiso
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Chicken Diaphragm
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  • Chicken Drumett
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  • Chicken Drumstick & Red Onion
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  • Chicken Gizzard
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  • Chicken Heart
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  • Chicken KafkaSalt or tare
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  • Chicken Knee
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  • Chicken Liver
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  • Chicken Oyster
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  • Chicken Shoulder & Scallion
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  • Chicken Tail
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  • Chicken TenderloinFresh wasabi & salt
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  • Chicken Thigh & Shiso
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  • Chicken Wing
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  • Chutoro
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  • Dry-Aged FishAvailable as nigiri or sashimi — selected daily for deeper flavor, clean richness, and a distinctly discernible texture in every bite.
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Ebi
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  • Hamachi
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  • Hamachi Tartare with Truffle Soy
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  • Handmade Shiitake Bok Choy DumplingChef-made fresh vegetable dumplings, aged black vinegar, heirloom tomatoes
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  • Handmade Shitake Bok Choy Dumplings
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  • Himalayan Salt Edamame
    Rating: 7.70 (1)
  • Hirame
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Hotate
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Izakaya Fried Chicken
    Rating: 7.75 (1)
  • King Salmon
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Mentaiko Cod Roe & ZucchiniBichotan grilled zucchini topped with mentaiko cod roe
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Nobashi Tempura Shrimp & Seasonal Vegetables
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  • Organic Pasture Raised Chicken Pate
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  • PineappleBichotan grilled pineapple
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  • Pork Belly Asparagus
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  • Pork Belly Shiso Lollipop
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  • Sakura Pork Belly Chives
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  • Shima Aji
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  • Tenan Madai
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  • Unagi
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  • Wagyu Trinity3 skewers (American Wagyu, Australian Wagyu , A5 Japanese Wagyu)
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  • Yakitori PlatterFour of today’s featured Yakitori skewers at Chef’s selection (1 unique part+3 traditional parts)
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Yuzu-Kissed Salmon Tartine
    Rating: N/A (0)

Salad & Soup

  • Chef-Brewed Dashi Miso Soup
    Rating: 7.60 (1)
  • Rio Carrot-Ginger Salad
    Rating: N/A (0)

Entree

  • Char-Grilled Chicken Teriyaki
    Rating: 7.90 (1)
  • Chef's Selection Nigiri/Sashimi
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  • Classic Spicy Tuna Roll
    Rating: 7.45 (1)
  • Dashi-Braised Wagyu Short Rib
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Dry-Aged Sashimi Battle
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  • Emerald Dragon Roll
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  • Halibut
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  • Hoso Maki
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Hoso Maki RollAkami tuna, king salmon, hamachi
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  • Katsu Curry
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  • Lobster Fried Rice
    Rating: 7.32 (1)
  • Maine Lobster Fried RiceMaine lobster tail, kimchi, Jidori egg, nori
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Negi Toro Maki
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Nigiri Collective
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  • Otoro
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  • Rio Dancing Eel Roll
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  • Rio Elemento
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  • Rio Signature Sashimi
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  • Rio Yakitori OmakaseA 13-course, chef-curated full Yakitori experience showcasing all aspects of binchotan cooking. The journey begins with warmth and delicacy, unfolds into thoughtful, unique ingredients and rare cuts, each course revealing different aspects of fire, texture, balance and depth.
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Snow Crab California Roll
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Soft-Shell Crab Roll
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Today's Dry-Aged Fish
    Rating: 7.26 (1)
  • Unagi Maki RollBBQ eel, cucumber, unagi sauce
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Uni
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Vegetarian Maki
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Vegetarian Maki RollPersian cucumber, asparagus, avocado, kanpyo, taken
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Wagyu Tallow Fried Rice
    Rating: N/A (0)

Side

  • Table Side Grated Fresh Wasabi
    Rating: N/A (0)

Dessert

  • Midnight RendezvousBlack sesame ice cream, golden waffle, seasonal berries, soft cream
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  • Silky Coconut Dream
    Rating: N/A (0)
  • Soufflé-Style Japanese Cheesecake
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Reviews

  • Chris Alvarez

    Jun 5, 2026

    Meal DinnerFood 8.00Experience 8

    Chef-Brewed Dashi Miso Soup

    8.00

  • Chris Alvarez

    Jun 5, 2026

    Meal DinnerFood 7.81Experience 8

    Lobster Fried Rice

    6.34

    "Good piece of lobster. Fried rice OK. Not sure fried egg was additive."

    Classic Spicy Tuna Roll

    7.14

    "Relatively standard and unremarkable. Good."

    Char-Grilled Chicken Teriyaki

    9.82

    "Wife said it’s the best she’s ever eaten"

    Today's Dry-Aged Fish

    6.00

    "Expected more depth and flavor. Not much different than straight sushi"

    Izakaya Fried Chicken

    8.89

    "Lightly fried. Good brine, very juicy. Well done."

    Himalayan Salt Edamame

    8.64

    "Very good. Crispy garlic was the key"