What's up with the reviews? This place was bomb. I was so surprised for a small town. We came in here for a work lunch, we started by sharing some of their fries (so hard to choose which ones). I'm a saucy gal, and they do it right. SO MUCH FLAVOR. Then I switched to the San Fran noodles and wow. Same thing. The cook is really great at marrying sauces, toppings, and flavors. They have a talent because I don't think I ate anything I didn't like. Special shout out to their unique fried cheese because what was that? Amazing. Such a great meal. Service was good but I don't even care about that because the food was so fantastic. We were heading back to work so couldn't drink but their beer menu also looked amazing. I'm a sour drinker and seemed to have a couple good options. Highly recommend! read more

Food didn't arrive until an hour and a half after ordering!! Party of 2. Ordered a sandwich and a grain bowl. I'd expect that wait at a busy 4 star Michelin restaurant in New York. This place is advertised as gastropub food, which is intended and designed to be quick food to make. My inclination is that they wanted us to wait there as long as possible to keep ordering more drinks. It took so long I thought the chef had quit mid shift. Food: underwhelming and average. Nothing you couldn't make at home with minimal effort. Tasted greasy. Even if it was good, I couldn't have appreciated it because the wait was SO long I was starving and dizzy from low blood sugar by the time it arrived. Unacceptable. Will not go back and would not recommend. I'd only recommend in the event you're practicing intermittent fasting or on an intense diet. read more

Incredibly good food. Gyros, jam burger, royburger and spring roll bowl were all amazing. Phenomenal service and dog friendly! Great roadside seats. read more

Love the layout and ambiance of this little local bar & grill. The bartender was friendly and on point with his many customers, l was checked on often. Ordered the basic burger and a weekly special (6 wings). The burger was fantastic - exactly what a smash pub burger should be. The wings however, were a bit on the rubbery side with 4 of them still having feathers attached. Only ate a few of them. Besides that, I like the place. Great job on the drinks and service. I'd return for sure - just not for the wings read more

Ryan's on York - Burger n wings - American Near Me - Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Great little find while in Manitowoc at the advice of a local bartender. This place has a distinct flavor to itself; it's down town burger but the twist is a little bit of Asian twist. It's a weathered looking bar/restaurant which just adds to its overall flavor. The restaurant is long and spacious. We were quickly seated and waited on. I had the bowl of spicy Noods and my wife had the spring roll bowl. Both were very good but I liked mine the best. Nice little gem in the heart of Manitowoc. Hopefully will stop again! read more

Ryan's on York - Yum yum spicy noods - American Near Me - Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Definitely recommend! From the outside I'm not gonna lie I'd probably just pass by as a visitor to the area thinking it's just your neighborhood bar/restaurant. We looked up menus however before heading out and thought it looked really good which is why we went. We were very pleased by the food! So flavorful and a great value! Don't pass them up!! Pictured is a half order of fries which is still something that could be shared it's a pretty nice portion. read more

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My boyfriend and I went here to celebrate our 2 year anniversary here at the same spot we went on our first date. So it holds a special place in our hearts. We like their creative menu! The fried cheese and Smokey fries were much better than our mains. The spicy noods, I cannot recommend, they were a little sour and lacking. I added katsu chicken which looked great, but is not well seasoned, just crunchy. Additionally, they were out of a handful of items, didn't have any hot coffee made and did not offer to put on a fresh pot. Service was nice and attentive. read more

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The food is exceptional here. And it still has a "bar vibe". If you haven't been here before, definitely give it a try. Id be eating here every day if I could. After you read this review, go online and look at their menu, and then go to Ryans & eat your new menu favorite. The food is exceptional. Oh i said that already. But i mean it. Their prices are very fair as well. read more

Great food and specials, great lil gem!!! We stop every time we are in town!! Cool vibe & friendly staff!

Went here to meet up with a friend before a meeting. Ordered and the food took FOREVERR, at least over an hour. Food was fine, but I wasn't overly impressed. It was so stressful because I had to go to a meeting after this, but didn't want to leave my friend with the bill for what I had ordered. There was no communication about how long it would take, and the server just said sorry once for the "long wait". read more

Been traveling for weeks and getting tired of the same old sandwich's pizza wings etc etc. Ryan's has some amazing Asian influenced dishes that don't fit into even a fusion mold. Wish I could try them all!! Service was great as well. Place has a large bar which I love!! All in all amazing !! read more

Don't be turned off by the exterior or the bar feel on the inside - the food here is amazing and you'll be happy you decided to stay. From the outside, Ryan's on York doesn't look like much and I'll admit we landed here after learning our first choice was closed on Mondays. But things have a nice way of working themselves out. We arrived around 3pm. The bar was almost full but there were several open tables. But the time we left around 4:30pm the place was jam packed. They were out of some ingredients which meant several dishes were not available but if you're like us you would have had trouble deciding between 3-4 dishes to begin with so if you don't get your first choice you'll likely be satisfied regardless with your dish. The eclectic menu and broad range of flavors and types of dishes was eye-catching/impressive - not a menu you'd expect to see in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. We highly recommend you order a fry dish to start. We loved the RoY fries. A small is one potato so share and go with the bigger size. You won't regret it. A great vegetarian option is the grain bowl + tofu. We also ordered the Spicy noodles + Korean pork. We both polished off our bowls and almost all the fries. There was one server so service could have been faster but it wasn't terrible. There is a tall shelf of boardgames that you can check out which was a nice feature. The place is small and we had a baby in a stroller. If we didn't get a booth I'm not sure we would have been able to stay. Or a table in back but who wants to sit outside a men's bathroom? If I could change one thing about this place it would be the seating. Less high boys, more comfy seating for parties of 4-6. read more

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Stopped in for supper after listening to a band in town and the menu looked interesting and the place was recommended by a local. From the outside it looked busy, but we went in anyway and were able to sit down right away at a table. We sat in the back room, which was quieter, but it's also the gaming room so there was more noise when people played darts or pinball. It took a while for someone to take our drink order and longer to get the drinks and then put in a food order. We were informed right away that they were out of shrimp, so anything with shrimp was out. They have a good beer selection, with a few locals on tap and many others in bottles and cans. I had the Katsu Melt which was good and my wife had the Blueberry Pork Tacos which were good, but the meat wasn't evenly distributed between the 3 tacos. We also had a single order of the Ninja turtle fries which were a bit unexpected - the potatoes were soggy from the marinara so more like poutine than typical fries. I had the York Street Manhattan which was interesting - a bit sweeter than I like due to the ginger liqueur though it provided a nice bite. In general, we had a good experience and would eat here again to try other items on their menu. read more

First impression walking in: Eh, it's a crusty townie bar. The interior is not what I would call aesthetic/vibey, but my mom loves this place so she insisted we give it a try during our visit to Manitowoc. We were here for late lunch on a Wednesday, and I was surprised by how crowded it was (maybe due to the holiday break?) Those RoY fries are definitely where it's at. I had to split them with four people, but next time I'm getting my own haha! Also loved the Door County Mule (and variety of cocktails in general). We also enjoyed an order of the San Fran noodles. As someone coming from Indy, I liked seeing some more diverse food options in Manitowoc. Also, loved that most of the cocktails/wines were under $8--that's incredible. read more

Great neighborhood Bar with friendly bartenders and a fantastic menu that it is anything but ordinary

This place was AMAZING! My friend and I split two entrees...the pickle RoY burger and the curry maple chicken naan, with a side of RoY fries. Every single bite was spectacular. The drinks and service were outstanding as well. I live near Chicago but I'm coming back the next time I'm in the area! read more

Best old fashioned I've ever had. The bartender knew the perfect mix The place has a great vibe too! read more

What an awesome stop!! This place offers a great menu with its own uniqueness. Offers a full bar and seating around a long bar. There are some tables for 2 and 4. Overall clean and good decor. Service was excellent. The fried cheese was interesting. Overall not a favorite of mine. It seemed a bit tasteless without the jam. The burger was the most unique flavored burger I have had. I say that in a good way. Don't let the look fool you as it's genuinely is homemade. The spicy noodles are just that spicy!! They were awesome. I wish I lived near here as I would make this place a regular stop. read more

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Looking for lunch that's NOT a burger in Manitowoc? This is your place. Lots of items that look yum. We had the special Mediterranean Bowl- it was delish. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Ryan's on York - a view of the bar - American Near Me - Manitowoc, Wisconsin

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Good var food and healthier than bar food usually is. The chicken sandwich was tasty.

I was happy to support a local restaraunt on a trip to the UP in Michigan. We took the Badger across the lake and stopped at Ryan's for a bite to eat before hheading north again. I was suprised to find an Asian Fusion restaurant in a small town in WI. It is worth the stop. read more

Our last day in Manitowoc we visited "Ryan's" and ordered the specials of the week, BBQ Lamb Sando and a Chicken Curry over Basmati. The curry was very good and included plenty of vegetables and chicken, the pulled (or bbq) lamb was outstanding. Wifey enjoyed her Pinot Grigio, while I was.....challenged with my Moscow Mule and had to order a second. We will return. read more

Ryan's on York - Curry and Pulled Lamb. - American Near Me - Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Great service! Creative and delicious food specially bowls.Not typical pub food but do have Great Burgers and fries!

Ryan has created a gem on York! This is a special culinary destination. I love the menu with its homage to culinary callings from around the globe. There's a nice craft and draft selection as well as a full bar. I was on foot and in town for a short two hour duration. I'm so glad I found this place for a quick bite. If I'm ever back in the area I will definitely be back to Ryan's read more

Ryan's on York - Da bar - American Near Me - Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Excellent place for lunch. Very good food at reasonable prices. Friendly service, very clean restaurant. Definitely would go back.

We sat outside because we had our dog along with us. I had the Thai lobster roll. My husband had the chicken Caprese sandwich. We shared a French fries with pulled pork side. We enjoyed the meal so much so that we didn't even think about stopping at Cedar Crest for ice cream because we were so full. read more

Hidden gem in Manitowoc!! In town visiting family and Ryan's was one of few places open on Sunday. Walking in expected the usual bar food. We were blown away by both the quality and the selection. Started with the cocktails. Awesome!! Then ordered garlic fries and Brussels sprouts for the table for starters. Fries were crispy and delicious. Brussels sprouts were cooked perfectly and again, delicious. For entrees we had the triple zinger and summertime smash burgers and the San Fran Noodles and Egg Roll bowl with the fried chicken. Seriously everything was amazing. Service was great as well. Very friendly and accommodating. If you're under 40 be sure to bring ID. We will definitely be back!!! read more

Ryan has one heck of a cook! The steak and fries got me giddy. Tried my buddies gyro and I wanted to steal it. Just go and try it, your welcome. read more

Ryan's on York - Gyro Naan w/ steak - American Near Me - Manitowoc, Wisconsin

The food and service is amazing. The is very eclectic. It is not your typical bar food. The flavors are amazing. You would not expect this from a small town. This is my favorite restaurant/bar in Manitowoc. read more

Great food! Hubs had the smash burger, I had the grain bowl with chicken. We were blown away at how good everything was. We will be back!

If you want an amazing beer selection, great food, friendly people, and a true 'local bar' feel, Ryan's on York is your place. I visited three times over the course of two days, and it felt like home after the very first visit. Friendly locals, a great staff, and Ryan working alongside them, makes this place feel like Cheers ... NORRRRRM! Food prices are so reasonable (Burgers were only $7!?!) so add some Fork Fries, for a huge blast of flavor. Also had the San Fran Noodles with Pork, for dinner. So yummy ... I wanted to lick the bowl! Total local joint, and seems to attract only friendly people. When you get off the SS Badger, do not pass GO ... just head straight to Ryan's on York, for a warm, Wisconsin welcome! read more

Ryan's on York - Classic bar! - American Near Me - Manitowoc, Wisconsin

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Great vibe. Food was delish. Drinks on point. Lots of locals so all was very payed back. Enjoyed it. read more

Menu is a combination of bar favorites and inventive entrees. Often crowded during events or weekends, worth a wait. read more

Spicy PB&J: 3.82/5. Burger cooked perfectly. Hard roll perfect. Bacon, a little overdone. Crispy perfection for me but not for the general public. Spicy jam sauce, great heat level. Great distribution. Peanut butter sauce found lacking. Needs more. Wouldn't know it was a PB&J without seeing the drips of light brown peanut sauce. Would eat again, but would call it a Spicy Bacon Jam Burger. House fries: 4/5. Shoe string, good salt and seasoning levels. Door County Mule: 5/5. Berry flavor with a classic mule, served in a cold copper mug. Couldn't make it any better. Service: Quick, friendly. Ambience: Typical bar, but a little quieter. Can have a conversation. Decent lighting. Good smells. read more

Best food in town. Sam is the best waiter hands down, have a great recovery with your hand; you made us feel at home even though we were lovely and the last table you sat yesterday! Food was amazing, we ordered a ton and ate every bit of it. Spicy noodles, amazing with the beef tenderloin. Fries, I think you are making a mistake not eating a few orders of these while you are in town, they are absolutely the best I have had from a restaurant in a long time and I eat fries everywhere. The place itself is decorated with things to do on a night out in Manitowoc! read more

I stopped in with a friend this past weekend, and while it wasn't my first time trying Ryan's on York, I'm not from the area so I don't come in often. I ordered a Jack O'Lantern mule, which was really tasty- made from homemade pumpkin puree, it was the perfect fall treat. My friend and I split orders of fried cheese and Greek fries. The fried cheese is amazing, especially with the berry dipping sauce. The gyro meat on the fries was perfectly cooked and seasoned. In the past I have ordered the Garlic San Fran noodles, which I hope never disappears from their menu so that I can get some on my next visit. read more

Ryan's on York - American Near Me - Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Always a great atmosphere and food and drinks are always so delicious. Never had a bad experience here. Bartenders are friendly and never have to wait for drinks. If you haven't tried them you definitely should! read more

After another 2 visits, this is in my top 5 places to eat in Manitowoc when here on business. They have fixed the greasy fried green tomatoes, the rest of the food is pretty darn spot on, and I love the atmosphere and selection of beverages. Great job Ryan's for consistently improving and creating higher and higher expectations! read more

Ryan's on York - Fried green tomatoes - American Near Me - Manitowoc, Wisconsin

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Amazing unique menu!! No matter what You order it will be great and the staff is wonderful. read more

The food is always incredible. I did ask for no cilantro and it was covered in cilantro. I'm not complainer so I picked it all out. They would not let us order our food with our drinks. I don't understand the reasoning behind it. It's like they want any food service to take as long as it possibly can. I've come several times and the service is always just incredibly slow. Don't go if you're absolutely starving. Having worked as a server in Vegas this service style makes my eye twitch. I ordered the blackberry jalapeño margarita and the bartender who made it the second time didn't make it the same as the first round. read more