50 Best American Restaurants near Rye

“Monte the owner was super friendly and greeted us when we came in and very accommodating ! Great local atmosphere. You can smell the home cooked food when you walk in. Food is very tasty. If you want to support local businesses you won’t be disappointed.“

“It really just doesn't get any better“

“Love this place! This is my go-to spot for lunch with friends and family. I highly recommend the grilled peach ricotta toast, the hot honey chicken sandwich, the everything pigs in a blanket, the crispy brussels sprouts and any of the smoothies. YUM!

The moss wall art is STUNNING!

Staff is very friendly.

The whole restaurant and bar area is really beautiful. Wish they’d bring back dinner and happy hour so I could go more often with my husband and daughter. But happy to continue to visit for lunch until then :)“

“There are enough positive words to say not only what an amazing restaurant this is ..but the employees are fantastic to top it off. From meeting with Erin to guide us through my daughters Baby Sprinkle Shower until the party yesterday .. everything was seamless. Erin always stayed professional.. friendly .. caring and went above and beyond! The day of the Shower .. Kyle and Ashley were our hosts .. they were exceptional! Asked questions .. listened to requests .. professional .. friendly and made sure everything was to our satisfaction!! What a perfect day .. in a perfect Restaurant with the most perfect setting and atmosphere!! Thank you Erin, Ashley , Kyle and the Rye Bar & Grill to making the day memorable!“

“Food was really good. Wonderful atmosphere and excellent service!“

“Excellent service and great food!“

“Excellent Service, along with a great Atmosphere. And don't forget very clean bathrooms which keeps many people coming back, since it's a reflection of the prep and service...!“

“Sunday morning, I took a quick walk and had a nostalgic breakfast on the way home. Freshly made omelets, toast, and coffee☕️The small shop is also busy from the morning. There is terrace seating, and the restaurant caters to a wide range of age groups. Today's morning menu. Lunch is also good!

Kid-friendliness: Children's chair available“

“Service was friendly and attentive. Food for most part delicious. I asked for my halibut with no butter sauce and they did a wonderful Job, excellent fish and just needed lemon. Short ribbed, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts were very tasty as well. Tuna tar tar was just ok. Seem d too minced, texture was more like spread, and seemed like too much soy sauce -hiding flavor of fish. We weren't crazy about the brownie. Otherwise very nice night.“

“What an amazing, hidden treasure! Excellence in dining, experience, and atmosphere. Perfect from start to finish! Looking for a place to have a great experience… this is it!!!“

“Fosters never disappoints. We moved here from Manhattan recently and every aspect of this restaurant, from the food to the ambiance, to the music, never disappoints. I can’t recommend this restaurant highly enough. This is our go to restaurant whenever we want a comforting dinner and nice night out.“

“Stopped in for a late lunch.. Usually have the Fajitas, but opted for the Taco's instead.. Split 16 Chicken Wings with my friend Paulie... Everything was Great.. Our waitress Michele who was very friendly and pleasant, made sure everything we ordered was ok... Thank you Michele...“

“Thank you. Guys for showing great hospitality two Maine boys who came down for work. Your staff was very friendly and hospitable,food was great. Thank you too the Lady and Gentleman who served us and recommended our meals. You made our trip back to Bangor, ME better. Thank you for the dessert.“

“The food was delicious and many entrees to choose from we were a group of six“

“We were there last week with my family and we all loved it—we definitely plan on going back
Urban Central on Central Ave was welcoming and very clean, and the food tasted fresh and delicious. We actually took a chance on this place about three weeks ago and were very satisfied, so we went back again last week-and it was the same great, welcoming experience.
And trust me, we have three little kids, so that says a lot! ® We'll definitely be back.“

“Best breakfast sandwich I’ve had!!! Fabulous soups, wonderful menu and lovely people!!!“

“I had an amazing experience at Applebee’s Grill + Bar, and it was all thanks to Crystal, our waitress. From the moment we sat down, she was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and professional. She made sure our drinks were always full, checked on us at the perfect times, and gave great menu recommendations.

What really stood out was her positive attitude and genuine care for the customers. Even though the restaurant was busy, she handled everything smoothly and made us feel like a priority. Service like this truly makes the whole dining experience better.

If you visit Applebee’s, I highly recommend asking for Crystal. She’s a fantastic waitress and a great example of what excellent customer service looks like. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Lamb special Chicken special Tuna Salmon pasta Impeccable service. Perfect evening“

“Went to a party there. Felt bad that we had one waitress who had little help, but was really amazing regardless! The food was great! Can’t believe I have never been here! Definitely will be back. Have to try that Bloody Mary!“

“I’ve been going for 7 years now, and I’ve never had a bad dinner. I bring my friends and family! I give it 5 stars The staff is always warm and welcoming“

“This peruvian restaurant not only has beyond delicious meats of chicken, beef and salmon but has a huge selection of vegetables which most peruvian restaurants dont offer. Brussel sprouts, cauliflower so yum, and probably the best plantains I've ever had. Sophia/owner was an amazing host, with great suggestions. See you soon! Fancy Nancy“

“I have been to some great places but this is the best place I've been to in New York, hands down. Every single menu item was AMAZING! Farm to table at its best. And the chef is a super friendly great guy and the waiter was awesome. My new go to spot!“

“The food was amazing! I had the mafaldine Nero which is a seasonal selection and my fiancé had the beef Wellington and both were delicious. The Wellington was cooked perfectly and my pasta with braised octopus was to die for. We also had the creme brûlée which was delicious. The margarita was one of the tastiest margaritas and I’m not a big margarita fan. The old fashioned with hibiscus infused bourbon was unique in it’s taste but I loved it. It gave the bourbon a refreshing taste. Service was excellent!“

“I did have a bad experience couple times. After not visiting for a bit I gave them another chance. I just want to say thank you for making sure you guys went above and beyond to make my order is correct and that we have no issues moving forward. Thank you and I had to go back again the food is too good lol !“

“The Godfather is a staff favorite and now mine as well! Great service, bartender and food runner today were super friendly and kind. 10/10 spot would definitely recommend any one come here as a stop off the highway or just for awesome food. Oh and the onion rings are killer!!“

“I "cried" when my fave VEGAN or VEGETARIAN "GO-to" eat-in place closed all their locations around Boston. That was sadly & formerly GrainMaker .. (gone now) However DiG has grown on me as their deFACTO replacement for all FRESH VEGGIES and otherwise ALL FRESH MEAL VEGAN or VEGETERIAN eats and eat-in place! This is becoming my greatly reccomended "hidden vegan and veggie gem" in Boston with LOTS of locations. They have 3 locations thus far in Boston and 2 in Cambridge. I hav ONLY visited their downtown location thus far! Just as formerly with GrainMaker, DiG is as close to authentic home cooked! & genuinely HEALTHY! AND fresh meals that you can get to. Always fresh veggies, steamed & otherwise. --(they also serve a variety of proteins, as in variety of meats and fish, but i stay vegan. I have NEVER tried any of their meats or fish here.. ONLY their veggies and seasoned TOFU on occasion.. more oft than not, i do not even get their TOFU as a protein and opt to feast on JUST their steamed or boiled or baked veggies, bases. like rice and excellent mixed veggie salads sides!) Have been frequenting it for about 2 years since 2023 now, but held off on reviewing it until i was SURE of my experiences here. Decided to review it today bcs "it's time". I spoke to the very customer service oriented and responsibve supervisor here at this location, his name is DiJuan and was served by Adonis today and he was also very accommodating (after i explained i eat vegan) and on showing me my MANY fresh veggie choices, bases, proteins (including delish prepared Tofu) and PLENTY of heavenly veggie sides, all preped like you'd expect to find in a Thanksgiving grand day family meal. (AND they do this EVERY DAY!! ) This is HEALTHY eats and quite tasty and delish! See my posted pic w this review of my choice of eats today. In short, just today, i started with very little brown rice as my base and added 2 types of their fresh salad, Cannellini Beans w dill & greens along with their steamed or boiled Kale greens and added also a sweet potato that had been steamed & also steamed brocolli. I LUV eating fresh, healthy, TASTY and "homemade style" (as in NOT processed!!). I added their Garlic dressing to top it off. It came to something like 10+ bucks (B4 tax)! Unheard of !! for a BIG & FULLY portioned full veggie plate like this! BIG PORTION of a FULL PLATE! -- i declined, as usual to get any protein with my meal today, is why, STiLL i got a HUGE portioned plate! ( I normally HAVE2 order 2 - 3 separate orders and combine them, at HoneyGrow, anuther fave local "vegan" franchise in Boston, in order to get filled up if i'm only eating OMAD, as in One-meal-a-Day, in order to get full elsewhere usually!). They have a FAMILY (feeds4) option after 3pm every day that feeds 4-5 people (adults not kids) for like $43. QUITE A BARGAIN for something like this. AND it look like a Thankgiving day meal to top it off! --(formerly anuther non-vegan place "had this", now gone, called Boston Market. However they LOADED their side protions and even base meal with SO MUCH SALT, yuck! so that was ALL you could taste. THEY supposedly made home made, but found out NOT SO!!, theirs was loaded with processed sh*t, like their supposedly home-made mashed potatoes were the powder kind, loaded with pseudo milk and SALT, YUCK!!) NOT SO ! with this place.. DiG is 180 degrees fr tht.. This is truly GREAT tasting REAL and "home-prepped" veggies. They are winning me over from my other 2 "go-to's" "vegan-ish" franchises in Boston whcih have steadily been declining for various reasons, those being Bon-Me (their employees, over at Bon-Me for last 2-3 years it seems at ALL locations i have tried, simply do not undertsand nor speak english for the most part, their food WEN i can get it ordered the way i want it, is generally good, oft times its taken over 2 returned plates in order to get it prepared the way i orderd it.. v“

“My favorite is the onion rings. But all their food is good.“

“The food and service was excellent. All three of us had the salmon BLT. A plus that it's on multigrain toast. They served the mayo on the side so it wasn't slathered too heavily and the side chips were great, not greasy or salty. I substituted a salad for the chips and it was generous and fresh. Our server was friendly, efficient and had a sense of humor. We had a great time and will be back.“

“Came here on a last minute date night. Cocktails were delicious, food was outstanding. Such a gorgeous meal in a chic ambience. Restaurant was buzzing but could also easily talk with my husband. Highly recommend for picture perfect date night.“

“Food was excellent. Everything was fresh and well prepared.“

“There ribs are second to none“

“Got the Big Kalhuna French toast with raspberry drizzle. It was divine! Sad it's only a special and not a fixed item on menu. The place can get crowded and takes a bit of time for your order to be made and brought. But it's worth the wait and price. Portions are huge!!“

“nice atmosphere different than most, food good too“

“Wonderful place, warm ,inviting and great food !!! Been a loyal customer for many years !!! Highly recommend!“

“I took my family here for dinner last week, and it was truly the best Applebee’s I’ve ever visited. We were greeted and seated immediately upon walking in, which set a great tone for the evening.
Our server, Karla, was incredibly kind and attentive. She took the time to explain the menu and specials to my family, going into detail about the Pick 2 deal and even offering helpful recommendations.
When our food was ready, it was promptly brought out by one of the managers, Miguel, who was very friendly and checked to see if we needed anything else.
I’ve been to many Applebee’s locations, but the staff here really sets this one apart. Highly recommend“

“Delicious breakfast old style atmosphere“

“This place has it all and it’s proven by how long it’s been around! The food of course is great, the prices are unbeatable for the portions and it’s all delicious. The atmosphere is cool, comfortable, casual. An easy to access bar and TVs to make for a great spot when the game is on. Parking is tight but easy to come by.“

“Wings Robs way and Thai salmon salad“

“Went to my great nieces birthday and Baptism; Charlotte is 1 year old! Apparently, Wellington Grill is being rented as a special catering event location.
Very clean, lots of windows, 2 large rooms including a full bar on one side. A couple of areas for hors douerves and buffet or sit down dinner.
Food was amazing! You choose the menu!
I'd definitely rent this place for an event, party!“

“We recently had the pleasure of having dinner at Bosco's. The food was excellent! The menu was well-thought out and varied for everyone's taste. The service and atmosphere were superb. I very highly recommend Bosco's! You can go with friends or bring your family. The owners go out of their way to ensure that every customer is happy. I give Bosco's 5,000 stars!“

“Decor probably hasn't changed in 40 years, which is part of its charm. Really good food (try the chicken scarp), and drinks. Prices are as low as you can get. If it's crowded expect a very slow kitchen.“

“Awesome service! There was a pre fix menu for Valentines Day, but our waiter accommodated me with a different meal of my choice.“

“Private oasis within the mall - lovely design, gracious hostess, delicious menu - great popovers!! Menu never disappoints and they have a great cocktail, wine menu for a little celebratory kick. Service is always impeccable and friendly. Delicious lava cake & cheesecake too. They have specials as well. 5 star experience!“

“the food was very delicious and the stars 🌟 🤩 😋 ✨ 😍 👌“

“Barley House is a really nice clean pub. You know when you walk into a place and you smile 😊and feel like you're going to enjoy the visit? The Barely House does that. The staff was super welcoming. The space has plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating. Plus a walk that folds away so your in / out. I ordered the Barley House burger with homemade potato 🥔 chips. So good!!! My husband ordered a cheese burger and loved it also. They have an area outside set up for the soccer ⚽ games with TVS and everything. There is plenty of free parking. I will be back! Worth the drive.“

“I moved out here a lil while ago and looking for new places to eat in Locust valley, There’s a young girl who’s so sweet when I answer. I always get the roast beef panini w/ chicken soup… SOOOO GOOD! My daughter is a picky eater, and loves they food! ESPECIALLY the chicken soup! Great restaurant!“

“Excellent food, beautifully crafted cocktails, warm , comfortable atmosphere. I highly recommend the coach Meeting House“

“My husband and I recently hosted our baby shower for our first baby at Flinder's last weekend (3/21/26), and we couldn't have been happier with the experience. We hosted roughly 55 people and utilized the entire restaurant for our private event (restaurant buyout). From the onset, Ross and Eric (Mgr. + Assistant Mgr.) were incredibly friendly, responsive to all my questions via email, and agreed to meet not once, but TWICE in-person to ensure all details were accounted for, and that our requests would be accommodated. The event ran smoothly because of their professionalism and attention to detail. During the event, the kitchen, bar, and wait staff were incredibly attentive, kind, friendly, and honestly felt like part of the party the entire time. Our family and friends raved about the entire experience, including the service, the food, and the configuration of the space. We left smiling from ear-to-ear, and are incredibly grateful to everyone at Flinder's for helping to make our baby shower a great success!“

“Our waitress appeared to be in a bad mood, not welcoming at all. The food was awful. My burger bun was hard as a rock, the bacon was hard and cold, my kids' broccoli was swimming in some weird oil like liquid, inedible, the chicken Mac& Cheese bowl tasted warm and seemed microwabable.....and we literally had to send back the wine carafe, it was BITTER!!! Needless to say a waste of money! Sorry, I wouldn't recommend, cute place but that is all.“

“My lunch was excellent the Citrus Lime Salad with skirt steak perfectly cooked medium and so tender. The salad wasn't overly dressed. My daughter had the cheese tortellini pasta she said the sauce was too sweet. The views from the dining room were great. We entered during a rush period so the service was a little slow and it was a little chilly in the dining room. Overall a great lunch!“