Ben’s Friends of the Vine
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 122 Main St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 378-2955
About: Wine bar & coffee house.
Hours: Tues–Thurs 11 AM–7 PM; Fri–Sat 11 AM–8 PM; closed Sun & Mon.
Local Places to Eat
Enjoy a variety of local restaurants, cafés, and waterfront spots just a short drive from Rio Sands Lodge. Distances are approximate from the motel. Hours may change for seasons, holidays, and special events, so we recommend calling or checking online before you go.
Rio Vista & Nearby Hwy 12
Burgerlicious
~0.5 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 650 Hwy 12, Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 374-2020
About: Quick-service burger spot on Hwy 12.
Hours: 10 AM–9 PM; Daily.
Butteri Gelato
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 8 N. Front St., Rio Vista, CA
Phone: (707) 378-9414
About: Gelato shop offering desserts.
Hours: Wed–Sun 12 PM–8 PM.
Foster’s Bighorn
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 143 Main St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 374-2511
About: Historic local steak & American-style restaurant.
Hours: Tues–Thurs 4 PM–8:45 PM; Fri–Sat lunch & dinner; Sun lunch & early dinner.
Happy Hour: Tues–Fri 4 PM–6 PM.
Hap’s Taps
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 84 Main St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 378-9018
About: Taphouse and restaurant downtown.
Hours: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; Daily.
Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 217 Main St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 374-5834
About: Chinese seafood and American Chinese cuisine downtown.
Hours: Tues–Sat Lunch 11:30 AM–2:30 PM; Dinner 4:00 PM–8:30 PM.
Please call ahead to confirm current hours and availability.
KFC / Taco Bell
~0.3 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 1005 Hwy 12, Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 374-7515
About: Fast-food combo of KFC & Taco Bell on Hwy 12.
Hours: Drive-thru 9:00 AM–12:00 AM; Dine-in 9:00 AM–10:00 PM; Daily.
Lucy’s Café
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 95 Main St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 374-3939
About: Cozy café on Main Street.
Hours: Sun 9 AM–8 PM; Mon 11 AM–8 PM; Wed–Fri 11 AM–8 PM; closed Tuesdays.
McDonald’s
~0.3 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 300 Hwy 12, Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 374-4430
About: National fast-food chain for burgers, fries & breakfast.
Hours: Sun–Thurs 5 AM–12 AM; Fri–Sat 5 AM–1 AM.
Monarch Grill
~1.8 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 1000 Summerset Dr., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 374-2900
About: Full-service grill inside the golf club serving lunch & dinner.
Hours: 11:30 AM–7:30 PM; Daily.
Pizza Factory
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 201 Main St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 374-6868
About: Pizza and pasta spot downtown.
Hours: 11 AM–9 PM; Daily.
The Point Restaurant
~0.8 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 120 Marina Dr., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 374-5400
About: Waterfront dining on the Delta marina with lunch & dinner fare.
Hours: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM Mon–Thurs & Sun; 11:00 AM–9:00 PM Fri & Sat.
Raul’s Striper Café
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 210 Main St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 374-4861
About: Casual café on Main Street with diner-style offerings.
Hours: 6:30 AM–1:30 PM; Daily.
Richard’s Ice Cream
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 210 Main St., Suite A, Rio Vista, CA 94571
About: Specialty ice cream and dessert shop downtown.
Hours: 12 PM–8:30 PM; Daily.
Rio Vista Bakery & Café
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 150 Main St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 317-7525
About: Bakery & café offering baked goods and café fare.
Hours: 6:30 AM–6:30 PM; Daily.
Sam’s Custom Cakes & Catering
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 213 Main St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 507-9345
About: Custom cakes and full-service catering bakery.
Hours: Thurs–Sun 11 AM–5 PM.
Subway
~0.5 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 659 Hwy 12, Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 374-5888
About: National sandwich chain on Hwy 12.
Status: Currently closed; scheduled to reopen December 14, 2025.
Taqueria Mexico Restaurant
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 133 Main St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 374-2680
About: Mexican restaurant downtown.
Hours: 9:00 AM–9:00 PM Mon–Sat; 9:00 AM–8:00 PM Sun.
Tortilla Flats Mexican Restaurant
~0.4 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 646 Hwy 12, Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 374-2564
About: Casual Mexican restaurant on Hwy 12.
Hours: 7 AM–9 PM; Daily.
What’s Up Gourmet Hot Dogs
~0.3 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 1006 Hwy 12, Rio Vista, CA 94579
Phone: (916) 247-5352
About: Gourmet hot-dog stand on Hwy 12.
Hours: 11 AM–5 PM, Mon–Fri.
Isleton (≈ 6 miles from Rio Sands Lodge)
Manny’s Barzzeria
~6 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 212 2nd St., Isleton, CA 95641
Phone: (916) 777-5001
About: Italian-inspired bar + pizzeria with scratch-made pizzas, pastas, burgers & cocktails.
Hours: Tue–Thu 12:00 PM–8:00 PM; Fri 12:00 PM–9:00 PM; Sat 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; Sun 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; closed Mondays.
The McBoodery
~6 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 25 Main St., Isleton, CA 95641
Phone: (916) 777-7877
About: Sandwich shop with creative sandwiches, gluten-free options, sides & Gunther’s ice cream.
Hours: Mon 10:00 AM–3:00 PM; Wed–Sun 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; closed Tuesdays.
Peter’s Steakhouse
~6 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 203 2nd St., Isleton, CA 95641
Phone: (916) 777-6004
About: Classic steakhouse & prime-rib spot.
Hours: Wed–Mon 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; closed Tuesdays. Exact times vary by day; check listing.
Pineapple Restaurant
~6 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 22 Main St., Isleton, CA 95641
About: Cozy Chinese restaurant with dim sum & classic Chinese dishes.
Hours: Mon & Thu–Sun 11:30 AM–8:00 PM; Tue–Wed closed. Verify for seasonal changes.
Taqueria Mi Rancho
~6 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 107 2nd St., Isleton, CA 95641
Phone: (279) 356-6105
About: Casual Mexican cuisine.
Hours: Sun 8:30 AM–6:30 PM; Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–8:00 PM.
Java Jack’s 160
~6 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 208 2nd St., Isleton, CA 95641 (along Hwy 160)
Phone: (916) 777-6050
About: Drive-thru coffee shop with freshly roasted coffee, espresso drinks, breakfast burritos & light breakfast/lunch items.
Hours: Mon–Sat 7:00 AM–3:00 PM; Sun 8:00 AM–3:00 PM (no burritos on Mondays).
Memo’s LatinX California Cuisine
~6 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 501 Second St, Isleton, CA 95642
Phone: (916) 777-6366
About: Latinx/Cal-Mex restaurant with breakfast, Latin-inspired dishes & seasonal menus; serves alcohol.
Hours: Tue–Sun 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; closed Mondays.
Mei Wah Beer Room
~6 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 35 Main St, Isleton, CA 95641
Phone: (916) 777-6688
About: Craft beer taproom in historic Asian district with rotating taps, kombucha & nitro coffee.
Hours: Thu–Fri 4:00 PM–9:00 PM; Sat 12:00 PM–9:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM–8:00 PM; closed Mon–Wed.
Delta Loop & Waterfront (≈ 8–11 miles)
El Capitan Restaurante (Vieira’s Resort)
~10–11 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 15460–15476 CA-160, Isleton, CA 95641
Phone: (916) 777-4114
About: Mexican restaurant & bar right on the Sacramento River at Vieira’s Resort; tacos, plates, drinks & live music in season.
Ko-Ket Island Bar & Grill
~9–10 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 14174 Isleton Rd, Isleton, CA 95641
Phone: Resort (916) 776-1488; Restaurant (916) 955-6338
About: Waterfront bar & grill at Ko-Ket Resort on the Sacramento River; casual American fare, loaded tots, burgers, cocktails & river views.
Hours: Thu–Fri 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM–9:00 PM; Sun 9:00 AM–8:00 PM; closed Mon–Wed.
Pirates Lair Café
~9–10 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 169 W Brannan Island Rd, Isleton, CA 95641
Phone: (916) 777-6565
About: Seasonal café at Korth’s Pirates Lair Marina on the Delta Loop; home-style breakfasts, burgers & lunch.
Closed for the 2025 season.
Shops & Local Businesses in Rio Vista
These local shops and businesses are all a short drive from Rio Sands Lodge and are great stops for gifts, essentials, and a taste of small-town Delta life.
RioVision Gallery
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 116 Main St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 360-5244
About: Local art gallery and visitor center featuring paintings, photography, jewelry, and other works by Delta artists.
Visit websiteAJK Unique Emporium
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 241A Main St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 378-2041
About: Vintage & unique gifts, clothing, toys, sports memorabilia, coins, and home décor right in downtown Rio Vista.
Visit websiteClutterbug
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 200 Main St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 486-0227
About: Charming downtown shop showcasing local crafters, home décor, handmade items, and creative gifts.
Visit websiteFinders Keepers Shop
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 207A Main St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
About: Small downtown treasure-hunt shop with rotating décor, secondhand finds, and unique little surprises.
View on mapFool Crow Vintage Store
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 33 N Front St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (530) 409-4391
About: Eclectic vintage and antique shop with one-of-a-kind décor, curiosities, and collectibles.
View on mapDelta Marina Chandlery & Gifts
~0.8 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 100 Marina Dr., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (866) 774-2315
About: “Yacht Shoppe” at Delta Marina with unique gifts, souvenirs, marine & RV supplies, snacks, drinks, and ice cream.
Visit websiteDelta Pharmacy & Gifts
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 407 Main St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 374-5135
About: Full-service neighborhood pharmacy that also carries greeting cards, snacks, and small gift items.
View on mapPets 4 All
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 167 Main St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 374-2011
About: Local pet store with food, treats, toys, and supplies for guests traveling with their four-legged companions.
View on mapDonnelly Floral & Event Design
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 111 Sacramento St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 374-2120
About: Florist offering fresh arrangements, plants, and gifts—perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or special occasions while in town.
View on mapLira’s Supermarket
~0.6 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 609 CA-12, Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 374-5399
About: Full-service grocery store for picnic supplies, snacks, deli items, and everyday essentials.
View on mapFamily Dollar
~0.7 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 1001 CA-12, Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 375-3597
About: Discount store with travel-size toiletries, snacks, seasonal items, and general necessities.
Visit websiteNAPA Auto Parts – Rio Vista
~0.6 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 608 CA-12, Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 374-5661
About: Auto-parts and car-care supplies—handy for guests on a Delta road trip or traveling for work.
View on mapRobin’s Nest Thrift
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 295 Front St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
About: Local thrift store with clothing, household items, and fun secondhand treasures.
View on mapBooks Rio V
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 187 Main St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
About: Cozy local bookshop—perfect place to find a vacation read or kids’ book for quiet evenings at the lodge.
View on mapHap’s Bait & Tackle
~0.9 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 84 Main St., Rio Vista, CA 94571
About: Classic local bait shop with tackle, bait, and fishing supplies for anglers heading out on the Sacramento River.
View on mapRio Vista Bait & Tackle
~0.6 miles from Rio Sands Lodge
Address: 510 CA-12, Rio Vista, CA 94571
About: Additional option for bait, tackle, and fishing necessities conveniently located along Highway 12.
View on mapDistances are approximate and based on driving from Rio Sands Lodge. Guests may wish to call or check online for current hours.
