Great fried chicken and mashed potatoes. French toast and bacon very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Evelyne Michaut
Warm decor and ambience, convivial, round table is great for a group of 6, and we could hear each other! As for the food, hit or miss. My rainbow trout was melted butter (delicious) and his hands hanger steak was perfect. The rest looked ok to m'eh. Desserts big and skippable. Great cocktails and decent wines, so altogether you can have a great night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jess Flower
Went in for a Sunday fall brunch with a group of 6. Was seated quickly in the back in a cute nook area. The server was a little slow on taking orders but the food came out relatively quickly. I ordered the smoked salmon bagel, which did not say that it was a deconstructed version of this. I actually double checked the menu when it came out to make sure I didn’t miss this. I then spent the next 10 minutes creating my bagel. If I wanted to make my own food, I would have done that at home. The cocktails were good and the food for the remainder of the table was good. The server was helpful but I was disappointed with a deconstructed meal. For one cocktail and the bagel it was $30 which was good value for a brunch spot. Perhaps if I’d ordered something different I would have been more pleased with the experience, as I said the other food on the table was quite good (and not deconstructed).
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Greg Trial
Great place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L.W. “Dan” Danz
For a place with such a great reputation, we were appalled when we tried to beat crowds and arrived shortly after 11 AM opening time on a weekday. First, no hostess. Second, the cashier who was busy reading something at the register stopped to seat our party of 3 outside the entrance to the restrooms when there were plenty of other tables available. The meal was expensive: $90+ tip for 3 people for breakfast. Service was excellent. Two of us had fried squares of hash browns that resisted pounding with utensils to break apart and could not be eaten. They were replaced with freshly-fried hash brown squares, which were good. Deserts were run-of-the-mill but ridiculously priced: $10.50 for Lemon Meringue pie and another $10.50 for a slice of Banana Cream pie. Good but far from spectacular. My omelette was reasonably good, but when I fix them at home, they don't have a scoop of meat clumped in the center. The floor of the men's bathroom had peeled ?laquered? surfaces that look wet (but are not). They just look trashy, like they are not maintained. The restaurant was nearly deserted when we arrived and had not gained many more customers at 12:30 during the lunch hour. We won't be back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Fluffy Clouds
took 50 minutes to get the food and when we FINALLY got our food it was too salty, lukewarm, and just mediocre. I would rather go to Waffle House and for 150 bucks? Scan honestly. No point in going
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Roll
Michael Blankowski
Most excellent in all regards. Cocktails are unique and top notch. Servers are knowledgeable and personable. Food is off the chart! Blackened Duroc chop on polenta was amazing. Shrimp and grits are unreal. The brick chicken with slow growth hen cooked to perfection. Fried chicken has no par anywhere. (We have had all these over the course of several visits, menu is seasonal, so no telling what will be offering, but all so good)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maxine Manus
We went for lunch for my sister-in-law’s birthday. I had the fried chicken. It was crispy and delicious. The deviled eggs were also great. Everyone liked their food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad, Deviled Eggs
Matthew Mitchell
"I recently dined at The Rye (R Y E) and had an experience that left me both disappointed and deeply frustrated. From the moment I arrived, I felt as though I was being judged as if I didn’t belong or couldn't afford to be there. Despite this inappropriate behavior, I decided to give the staff the benefit of the doubt.
Things worsened when I was refused wine and my food service was delayed with the excuse that I was on the phone—an excuse that seemed more like an attempt to dismiss me rather than a genuine concern for the dining environment. Despite this poor treatment, I still paid my bill in full and even tipped generously, believing that being kind might encourage a better attitude.
After my meal, I politely brought my concerns to the manager, expecting an apology or some acknowledgment of the situation. Instead, I was met with condescension: the head chef was brought out, not to listen or understand, but to ask me to leave because they felt "uncomfortable." This was a shocking response, especially given that I was a paying customer who had done nothing wrong other than expect decent service.
It's incredibly disheartening when a restaurant shows such a lack of respect for its customers. Mistakes can happen, but refusing to acknowledge them, and doubling down by asking a customer to leave after voicing their concerns, shows a complete lack of accountability.
I hope The Rye (R Y E) re-evaluates how they treat their guests, especially those who take the time to offer feedback. If they continue to dismiss valid concerns and treat customers with such disdain, they'll find that people take their business—and their money—elsewhere. I would love to see them make this right, not just for me but for any future guest who deserves to be treated with respect and care."
The male host, maybe manager, was one of the most pretentious, rude human beings I've encountered in quite some time. Save yourself a negative encounter and give your business to Tavern instead.
Service: 1
ANU RUSSELL THARANATH
Too loud!! The cold tomato soup was good but the Cesar salad was not special.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Gregory Ramirez
Lots of great drinks and food. Have been here several times. The dish I did have that wasn't my favorite, was the chicken and dumplings. It was just ok.
That was my first time eating there and I will definitely go back. The food, service and atmosphere is impressive!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam
Great service, awesome bartenders, and one of the best old fashioneds in Kansas City. You can’t find an old fashioned for $8 anywhere else in KC! The fried chicken is also phenomenal.
Excellent lunch location. Great cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp & Grits
Great fried chicken and mashed potatoes. French toast and bacon very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Warm decor and ambience, convivial, round table is great for a group of 6, and we could hear each other! As for the food, hit or miss. My rainbow trout was melted butter (delicious) and his hands hanger steak was perfect. The rest looked ok to m'eh. Desserts big and skippable. Great cocktails and decent wines, so altogether you can have a great night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Went in for a Sunday fall brunch with a group of 6. Was seated quickly in the back in a cute nook area.
The server was a little slow on taking orders but the food came out relatively quickly.
I ordered the smoked salmon bagel, which did not say that it was a deconstructed version of this. I actually double checked the menu when it came out to make sure I didn’t miss this. I then spent the next 10 minutes creating my bagel. If I wanted to make my own food, I would have done that at home. The cocktails were good and the food for the remainder of the table was good. The server was helpful but I was disappointed with a deconstructed meal. For one cocktail and the bagel it was $30 which was good value for a brunch spot. Perhaps if I’d ordered something different I would have been more pleased with the experience, as I said the other food on the table was quite good (and not deconstructed).
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Great place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
For a place with such a great reputation, we were appalled when we tried to beat crowds and arrived shortly after 11 AM opening time on a weekday. First, no hostess. Second, the cashier who was busy reading something at the register stopped to seat our party of 3 outside the entrance to the restrooms when there were plenty of other tables available. The meal was expensive: $90+ tip for 3 people for breakfast. Service was excellent. Two of us had fried squares of hash browns that resisted pounding with utensils to break apart and could not be eaten. They were replaced with freshly-fried hash brown squares, which were good. Deserts were run-of-the-mill but ridiculously priced: $10.50 for Lemon Meringue pie and another $10.50 for a slice of Banana Cream pie. Good but far from spectacular. My omelette was reasonably good, but when I fix them at home, they don't have a scoop of meat clumped in the center. The floor of the men's bathroom had peeled ?laquered? surfaces that look wet (but are not). They just look trashy, like they are not maintained. The restaurant was nearly deserted when we arrived and had not gained many more customers at 12:30 during the lunch hour. We won't be back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
took 50 minutes to get the food and when we FINALLY got our food it was too salty, lukewarm, and just mediocre. I would rather go to Waffle House and for 150 bucks? Scan honestly. No point in going
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Roll
Most excellent in all regards. Cocktails are unique and top notch. Servers are knowledgeable and personable. Food is off the chart! Blackened Duroc chop on polenta was amazing. Shrimp and grits are unreal. The brick chicken with slow growth hen cooked to perfection. Fried chicken has no par anywhere. (We have had all these over the course of several visits, menu is seasonal, so no telling what will be offering, but all so good)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went for lunch for my sister-in-law’s birthday. I had the fried chicken. It was crispy and delicious. The deviled eggs were also great. Everyone liked their food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad, Deviled Eggs
"I recently dined at The Rye (R Y E) and had an experience that left me both disappointed and deeply frustrated. From the moment I arrived, I felt as though I was being judged as if I didn’t belong or couldn't afford to be there. Despite this inappropriate behavior, I decided to give the staff the benefit of the doubt.
Things worsened when I was refused wine and my food service was delayed with the excuse that I was on the phone—an excuse that seemed more like an attempt to dismiss me rather than a genuine concern for the dining environment. Despite this poor treatment, I still paid my bill in full and even tipped generously, believing that being kind might encourage a better attitude.
After my meal, I politely brought my concerns to the manager, expecting an apology or some acknowledgment of the situation. Instead, I was met with condescension: the head chef was brought out, not to listen or understand, but to ask me to leave because they felt "uncomfortable." This was a shocking response, especially given that I was a paying customer who had done nothing wrong other than expect decent service.
It's incredibly disheartening when a restaurant shows such a lack of respect for its customers. Mistakes can happen, but refusing to acknowledge them, and doubling down by asking a customer to leave after voicing their concerns, shows a complete lack of accountability.
I hope The Rye (R Y E) re-evaluates how they treat their guests, especially those who take the time to offer feedback. If they continue to dismiss valid concerns and treat customers with such disdain, they'll find that people take their business—and their money—elsewhere. I would love to see them make this right, not just for me but for any future guest who deserves to be treated with respect and care."
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
The male host, maybe manager, was one of the most pretentious, rude human beings I've encountered in quite some time. Save yourself a negative encounter and give
your business to Tavern instead.
Service: 1
Too loud!! The cold tomato soup was good but the Cesar salad was not special.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Lots of great drinks and food. Have been here several times. The dish I did have that wasn't my favorite, was the chicken and dumplings. It was just ok.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shrimp & Grits, Shrimp Hushpuppies, Burger
That was my first time eating there and I will definitely go back. The food, service and atmosphere is impressive!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service, awesome bartenders, and one of the best old fashioneds in Kansas City. You can’t find an old fashioned for $8 anywhere else in KC! The fried chicken is also phenomenal.
Parking: Plenty of parking
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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