Rye
“Meatloaf sandwich is everything you've read about and more.”
“The best kept secret is their downstairs bar, which has $5 burgers and $5 Old Fashioneds from 4-7 pm.”
“Guys, if you want to sweep her off her feet, but still get options like pork belly sandwiches and whiskey specials…”
Rye
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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While I've had a drink at the bar in the restaurant, this review is mainly for Bar Below Rye, which is a secret gem. I've headed down there as a first stop or for last call with friends, and the DJ is always playing great soul and disco jams. The bartenders are beyond friendly and generous with their pours. They currently have an amazing rose on the wine list that I dream about (yes way rose). Crowd is usually Manhattan types crossing over for dinner/drinks, and a few solo diners and pairs on dates, Bar Below Rye has more of an upscale vibe but not pretentious at all. As far as the food menu goes I've only ordered fries–the perfect drinking food–but I'm sure you can't go wrong. One night I'm getting that burger.
Elegant and moody interior perfect for a date night especially if your date likes wine and cheese.
Came here a few weeks ago and had a nice dinner, we shared the cheese plate which came with a few interesting sides such as pickled watermelon and a delicious homemade jam.
The plate is enough for a tasting between two and the cocktails they serve are also top notch. I ordered their version of a gin and tonic and loved it.
( I would have also ordered their pickle plate but apparently I was the only pickle lover at the table!)
For entrees they have a few classics and nothing really stood out to me so I stuck with the fall ravioli which was filled with butternut squash and severed on a mushroom broth. It was nicely presented but I have had much better versions right in Williamsburg.
My date ordered the pork belly and he said it was tender but would have liked a bigger portion for the price. I mean..who wouldn't? We enjoyed everything we ate but three still isn't anything that made me go "wow that was good" like I usually do at places that are this highly rated.
I'm giving Rye a downgrade only because they could have more options on their menu especially for people who are tired of seeing pork belly and brisket everywhere. The restaurant has amazing potential to do so much more since you can tell the food is made either care.
I came here with a group at 630 PM on a sunny saturday, which admittedly was the wrong time of day to come. It's a very dark bar (which would be great late at night), and there is an interesting minimalist farmhouse vibe going on. The music they play is really funky–almost like avant garde house music like nico jaar. I thought to myself that maybe Tarantino would like the grungy, Elvis-y vibe to this place, but figured he probably wouldn't even be too impressed by it.
I had an old fashioned, which the waitress said the NY Times said the bar made the best old fashioneds, and it was good not great.
I would rate Rye four and a half stars.
I started with the scotch egg. The crispiness of the scotch egg and the creaminess of the mornay sauce were high points of the dish; it amplified textural contrast between the egg and ground beef with the crispy exterior. In addition to the textural contrast, I also like how the bacon and the frisee expanded the flavor profile of the dish.
For my main entree, I had the Porcini and Parsley Pappardelle. Like the appetizer, the entree exhibited a wide ranging flavor profiles. It was a quite a hearty and earth dish which was manifested by the porcini mushrooms, tender beef chunks, and the parsley leaves.The pappardelle was absorbent and adopted the essence of the dish.
For dessert, we split the molten chocolate cake with pistachio ice cream. Like the other dish, contrast was a huge impetus in the dish. This time it was the contrast between the hot molten cake and the cold pistachio ice cream. The cake was decadent and the ice cream was creamy. It was a very rich dish.
The service at Rye was superb. The entire staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. It was refreshing to experience such exquisite service.
Rye is good! solid good w its food, service and dessert! I've been here couple of times, the first time we came here for dinner after being turned away from Traif for an hour wait. Gladly there was no wait on a sat night, it was dimly lighted and its got rustic yet chic decors, elongated bar to the right upon entrance, love the antique silverwares, the wooden chairs were not the most comfortable but they also got some booth seats. however, after few sip of their killer old fashioned, everything's better!
Mac and cheese was creamy and delicious.
meat load was rich and flavorful.
Duck breast was tender and juicy, gf's entree and she really liked it, was ok to me
Short ribs was superb, esp w the greens
The ribs were lean, sauce was thick, abit too sweet to my taste
I really like to flow of the service both times I was there, professional yet attentive, friendly and unpretentious. I will definitely come back for more old fashioned and meals!
Had a lovely experience here last Sunday morning/early afternoon for brunch. Party of 3, seated right away. We were all hungover so it was appreciated that water glasses were filled immediately and constantly. Also enjoyed a good "cup of Joe" and a mimosa made with fresh squeezed orange juice. We ALL ordered the Rye Benedict after seeing it brought out to another table. Pork belly eggs Benedict served over a homemade soft biscuit with perfect poached eggs and hollandaise sauce with some greens and a fried potato cake on the side. The pork belly melted in your mouth – hangover gone. Perfect brunch – ready for round 2!
I can only speak to my bar experience, which is likely frowned upon, but will update when and if I actually consume food here. Drink special (I believe it was after Happy Hour) was about as custom-made for me as it could possibly be: A draft beer and a shot of bourbon, rye or…scotch, I believe?.. for $6. I went with the Southern Tier 2XIPA (a straight-down-the-middle hop bomb) and the rye, which happened to be my go-to for rye old-fashioneds and neat drink alike, Old Overholt. This little combination set my night up well, and though my friends and I decided to head for a slightly cheaper dinner offering, I made it a point to return here on the principle that if the bar experience is good, the full shebang has to be right there as well. Also, bartender had a very cool and wise air about him, almost like The National's Matt Berninger.
This place was next to the Air and B we stayed in. The food was great (especially the mac and cheese!) The server was kind enough to offer me a none alcoholic drink, since I was not drinking that night. They made me a Delicious mock cock tale! I recommend this place to anyone staying in the area!