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We were seated right away when we arrived and received attentive service from both the host and our server. The food was expertly made and beautifully presented. I particularly enjoyed the pork dish I ordered, especially the egg on top. The risotto at our table also received high praise. The atmosphere was cozy, offering a sense of privacy despite being in a smaller restaurant. The only downside was the slightly dim... View all feedback.
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This trendy yet sophisticated restaurant, located in a historic spot on College Avenue, offers an industrial interior that is beautifully complemented by warm accents. Although I haven't dined there myself yet, I appreciate well-prepared meals and inventive cocktails whenever I do go out. My partner and I chose to celebrate my 50th birthday there one evening, and we were pleased with our experience. The cost for a de... View all feedback.
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Last update : 31.01.2025
Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5
My partner and I visited Rye for our 10th anniversary. We were extremely impressed with the delicious food and inviting atmosphere. The service was top-notch. We dined in for dinner, and the price per person was $100 or more. We rated the food, service, and atmosphere a perfect 5 out of 5. We highly recommend trying the Cheese Curds dish.
I had a wonderful lunch at this restaurant! They offer delicious vegetarian salads as well. The price per person ranges from $30 to $50.
The restaurant was extremely noisy and the prices were too high. The Greek salad I ordered had an abundance of carrots and very little meat. I paid $18 for a salad with dried-out chicken and had to pay an additional $8 for it. It was not worth the high cost. Overall, the meal was disappointing. The dinner cost over $100 per person. The food was rated a 1, service a 3, and atmosphere a 1.
Foods good they always have oysters so that's a huge plus. Went a couple weeks ago and the bartender was terrible. Bar was not full dinning room was which is small and I showed up with a party of 5 waited 15 min before the bartender said he was to slammed to serve us lol. That guy is definitely not cut out for the industry. Went to a different restaurant and had great food perfect service and they were also slammed Food: 4
Last update : 05.01.2023
Food was AMAZING! Specially cocktails also amazing. Staff was friendly service was fast. Great time.
Food was great. I had a reservation for 10 people at 7:30pm on Saturday. We where about 8-10 minutes late to the reservation due to unexpected lack of parking in the area. Waitress seemed irritated with us from the start after I apologized to her for being late. Did not ask what our reservation was for but it was my birthday and I had people from out of town visiting me and was so excited about the night. Typically when you have a big group of people and can sense excitement, waitstaff will match your energy and celebrate with you, unfortunately I did not get that experience. She was somewhat friendly but after asking her how we could split the check she acted like my questions really bothered her. We spent $771 and tipped the 20% that was automatically charged to us I would have tipped more if service was better but I genuinely felt guilty for being there, which wasn’t a good feeling. Multiple people in my group made comments about how they feel like we where inconveniencing our waitress just by being there.I 100% understand maybe she was just having a stressful night but I’ve been in the service industry a long time and I would be excited for a big table spending hundreds of dollars and tipping roughly $160.I have been to this restaurant once before and came back specifically for the food. I am posting this to hopefully remind staff that customers are spending a lot of money and even if someone is younger or has a big group doesn’t make us an inconvenience (some people in my group thought maybe they wrote us off because we are in our 20s? Not sure but could have been a factor). None the less we are paying customers.I am not planning on again coming to this restaurant with how many options we have in this area because even with great food, the service did not justify the price. I will add a new review to the restaurant if they respond in anyway to me about this complaint*disclaimer I typically never post anything like this but I really felt the need to explain this situation
Great cocktails, outstanding squash ravioli. Chicken Marsala was so-so. Very nice ambiance and great service. Please get some wine serving glasses to match your prices!
Last update : 26.09.2023
Amazing atmosphere. Great service. Phenomenal food. Incredible drinks. Here’s what we had House Malbec and Blackberry Lavender Martini along with Sautéed Whisky Bacon Shrimp to start. Then the Filet Mignon and Pan Seared Scallops. Crème Brûlée for dessert topped it off perfectly. If we could have, we would have had seconds of everything it was so beyond delicious. We will be back. Keep up the fantastic menu!!
We have only been to Rye twice now and it was perfect both times. Both myself and husband celebrated our birthdays with dinner at Rye. Everything from food to drinks to service and ambiance was top notch and we were pleased there were options for our kids as well. If you are looking for a high end, special dinner, I would highly recommend making a reservation. Bonus you can on open table.
Never had a bad meal here but staff and atmosphere need real help. Wednesday 7/20/2022 6pm reservations. Promptly greeted and seated.Too dark to read the menu. (Three tables near us also used the flashlight on their phone)To make matters worse we had one person at our table facing the front of the restaurant and the bright light was blinding him. No shade on the window to draw down. Waiter did not care. Music is not fine dining and too loud. (50’s Hound Dog Elvis, and Animal House Shout we’re the first two songs and it continued) This is advertised as a fine dining establishment based on food, drinks and prices, unfortunately some people think shorts and a T shirt are acceptable anywhere. Wish this place (and others) had a dress code. We like to dress up and celebrate when we go out for an occasion. This isn’t a pancake house which I also love and wear shorts and a T shirt to when I go but Rye is labeled as fine dining. Atmosphere was nice upon entry (6pm weeknight) but by 7:25pm the conversations were so noisy it was way too much. Food: Stuffed Date small plate, quantity 4 exactly as described. Marinara spiced sauce under the dates also very tasty. Whiskey Shrimp small plate had a wonderful garlic herb tomato sauce addictive sopped it up with the bread! Pork chops with carrots tender and delicious! Salmon perfectly cooked and awesome sauce. Brussels sprouts were cook thru and charred on the outside. Burger great! Hint of heat with the jalapeños but the jerk sauce makes it fabulous. Pink as ordered. Ravioli with the arugula on the side. More al dente then I like but delicious sauce and filling. Waiter Shane knew the menu very well. He initially was attentive but once entrees were served and tables started filling we were forgotten. He walked by and asked if everything was ok but was past the table before we could respond and looked over his shoulder as one of us said “tastes good!” Also Shane never came back for more drinks and our empty bar glasses sat on the table while we ate our entrees with our water. Sad because we were going to order more. Between the noise and the poor service follow thru, we decided to skip desert here and try somewhere else on our way home. Great food but probably won’t be back with so many other options in the Fox Valley cities.
Rye catered our Egg Harbor wedding for 95+ guests in July 2022. The team curated the best food using local ingredients which included 4 passed appetizers, a family style meal of salmon, steak, two salads, a pasta dish and bread with their signature chive butter as well as the most delicious dessert platter and late night sliders and cheese curds. We received SO many compliments about the food. One of our two main priorities for the wedding was great food, and Rye really knocked it out of the park. Not only was the food amazing, but the service and attention to detail were 5 star! Special shout-out to their event coordinator Charlotte for all of her help and guidance throughout the process. We would recommend Rye to ANYONE!
The Rye is a small, intimate restaurant offering organic, local foods. They serve very high quality dishes and have a broad bar menu. The chicken was the most tender and juicy I have ever had! The menu is limited so I recommend you take a peek before you go to ensure there is something on the menu you like, and that you are prepared for the prices as well.
Last update : 19.06.2025
I had an incredible experience at this restaurant, thanks to its wonderful atmosphere, delicious cocktails, and great food! The service was exceptional, particularly from Chelsea, who served up tasty drinks and offered excellent recommendations. I tried the Chicken Piccata, and it was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. I highly recommend this place, but be sure to make a reservation, as it tends to get busy even on quieter nights. I went on a Tuesday, and most diners had made reservations.
The ambiance of this restaurant is fantastic, the service is excellent, and the food is outstanding. The drinks are also remarkable. We kicked off our meal with a House Malbec and a Blackberry Lavender Martini, accompanied by Sautéed Whisky Bacon Shrimp. For our main courses, we chose the Filet Mignon and Pan-Seared Scallops. The Crème Brûlée for dessert was an ideal finish to the meal. Everything was so delicious that we found ourselves wishing we could have seconds of everything. We will certainly be coming back to sample more items from the menu. Keep up the wonderful work!
We've visited Rye twice so far, and both times were exceptional. My husband and I celebrated our birthdays there, and everything—from the food and drinks to the service and ambiance—was outstanding. We were delighted to find tasty options for our children too. If you're looking for a special and upscale dining experience, I highly recommend making a reservation at Rye. An additional perk is the convenience of booking through OpenTable.
Never had a bad meal here but staff and atmosphere need real help. Wednesday 7/20/2022 6pm reservations. Promptly greeted and seated.Too dark to read the menu. (Three tables near us also used the flashlight on their phone)To make matters worse we hadone person at our table facing the front of the restaurant and the bright light was blinding him. No shade on the window todraw down. Waiter did not care. Music is not fine dining and too loud. (50’s Hound Dog Elvis, and Animal House Shout we’rethe first two songs and it continued) This is advertised as a fine dining establishment based on food, drinks and prices,unfortunately some people think shorts and a T shirt are acceptable anywhere. Wish this place (and others) had a dress code. We like to dress up and celebrate when we go out for an occasion. This isn’t a pancake house which I also love and wearshorts and a T shirt to when I go but Rye is labeled as fine dining. Atmosphere was nice upon entry (6pm weeknight) but by7:25pm the conversations were so noisy it was way too much. Food: Stuffed Date small plate, quantity 4 exactly as described.Marinara spiced sauce under the dates also very tasty. Whiskey Shrimp small plate had a wonderful garlic herb tomato sauce addictive sopped it up with the bread! Pork chops with carrots tender and delicious! Salmon perfectly cooked and awesomesauce. Brussels sprouts were cook thru and charred on the outside. Burger great! Hint of heat with the jalapeños but thejerk sauce makes it fabulous. Pink as ordered. Ravioli with the arugula on the side. More al dente then I like but delicioussauce and filling. Waiter Shane knew the menu very well. He initially was attentive but once entrees were served and tablesstarted filling we were forgotten. He walked by and asked if everything was ok but was past the table before we could respondand looked over his shoulder as one of us said “tastes good!” Also Shane never came back for more drinks and our empty bar
Amazing atmosphere. Great service. Phenomenal food. Incredible drinks. Here’s what we had House Malbec and Blackberry Lavender Martini along with Sautéed Whisky Bacon Shrimp to start. Then the Filet Mignon and Pan Seared Scallops. CrèmeBrûlée for dessert topped it off perfectly. If we could have, we would have had seconds of everything it was so beyonddelicious. We will be back. Keep up the fantastic menu!!
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