Unless you are mesmorized by famous TV chef's, you can get excellent quality food for half the price along Boulder Highway, the Fremont Street area, or anywhere off strip. we rented a car for less than $100 for 4 days, and still saved $100's by having the freedom to drive to the cheaper, but just as good, restaurants off the strip. The food prices in this resort are ridiculous, as is the case anywhere close to the strip. All Rio employees we encountered were courteous, and helpful. The room was clean, roomy, and comfortable. My wife and I stayed at the Rio Hotel and Casino recently.