It's been a while since I've dined at Rye. Had dinner there with four of my women friends. Between us all there were three rating the restaurant as a five and two rating it as a four. I had the Marry Me chicken meal, which had a delightful cream sauce with spinach, broccolini squash, and sun-dried tomatoes. The cream sauce was deliciously sweet and the chicken was as tender as I've had in almost forever. I also had a green salad with blue cheese dressing, which was very nice. A couple of my friends had cocktails and they thought they were very good. Other meals to my friends included the Poutine Fries; The breaded pork chop (schnitzel) and the shrimp pasta. One person had the hard cider and enjoyed that, and then of course, at the end of the meal, they have these delicious little chocolates two of us had them and one person had the chocolate pot re crème. All of us loved every bite. And they have done away with including the tip for the meal. Our server, Ross, managed five gabby women, each wanting a separate check, with aplomb, grace and kindness. read more

Rye - Marry Me Chicken - French Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

If I was asked to name a top half-dozen restaurants in the Eugene/Spingfield metro area Rye would easily fit into that category. I've lived here for around 5 years, and another 15 years up in Salem and this little restaurant is a gem in every respect. I've been to Rye at least 4 times since moving here. I had heard about it from friends and so my partner and I first tried it out and were highly impressed with the food, the servce and the ambiance. The menu is just a bit limited but between the specials and the menu offerings, there was plenty to choose from. Above all, what they do, they do very well. I and my partner ate at Rye three nights ago and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience in every way. AMBIENCE... The dining room is terrific. Lots of dark wood. The lighting of the room is especially conducive to privacy but not isolation. Inasmuch as it was raining to beat the band when we arrived, entering felt like a welcoming respite. The patrons' chatter was subdued but clearly they were having a great time. FOOD... We ordered cocktails (I enjoyed a Cocchi Rye whiskey cocktail which was delicious. The French onion soup I ordered was also very tasty and loaded with mozzarella atop the cup. I then dived into a "special" plate of a Chinook salmon fillet, finished perfectly and sitting on a bed or pureed squash. Excellent, I thought. Afterwards, we shared some sort of fruity pastry, sharing with two forks. SERVICE... From where I sat I could watch the bar activity, even the service window into the kitchen allowed me to watch all the activity. Our server was very efficient and cheerful and engaging without being overbearing in any way. AFTERTHOUGHTS: I will be coming back, of course. Rye is where you want to go to have a very good time eating out. You're not going to spend an arm and a leg to eat there but Rye is definitely not Denny's. I think this was my fourth trip there and all four times I felt thoroughly satisfied in every way. read more

The main dishes were very good. The duck was fabulous! My husband liked his salmon. The soups were so so. I had the French Onion and my husband had the borscht. The borscht had a bit too much dill for me. The service was outstanding. We enjoyed the atmosphere very much. read more

Rye - Duck - French Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Went here on Valentine's Day a few weeks ago and I was genuinely blown away, one of the best meals of my entire life. My family loves Creole/Cajun cuisine, but I was genuinely blown away by the gumbo, definitely my favorite of the night. The service was great, we had no problems at all. It was very well decorated, we came later at night so it was pretty quiet and overall everything was amazing!! Will be back. read more

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What's not to like about Rye; good food, eclectic atmosphere and attentive service. My colleague said, I'd love this restaurant and she wasn't wrong. I ordered the Moroccan lamb sandwich...not like any sandwich I've ever had but no less delicious! The lamb was tender and the flatbread was fluffy...the peppers, hummus, feta and tzatziki sauce rounded out the mediterranean flavors of this sandwich. Deliciousness in every bit! Was literally in Eugene for a handful of hours and other than meeting with my colleagues, I'll remember Rye and look forward to come back. read more

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Our go-to for great cocktails! Great food and atmosphere too. My husband and I love grabbing a quick drink and charcuterie board here after work. read more

We tried Rye for the first time on a friend's recommendation for a special occasion dinner. The restaurant has a rustic lodge-like feel and not a lot of space, so reservations are highly recommended. We were seated right on time. The menu is short and changes periodically, and since many ingredients are locally or regionally sourced, most selections are fresh. My dinner partner ordered a decidedly German sausage plate with a French sounding name: Choucrote Garnie and a salad. I opted for the catch of the day, served on puréed vegetables, and a cup of the vegetarian soup of the day. Both meals were nicely prepared and presented. Prices for dinner entrees range from upper $20s to mid $40s, plus sides. I didn't see many vegetarian options. Service was mostly efficient but not friendly, and the tables/booths are close enough together to overhear your neighbors talking throughout the meal. Not the most pleasant dining experience from that perspective, but the food was good and wine pairings were decent. Our bill for two entrees with soup and salad and a couple glasses of wine came to over $125. Not inexpensive. We would dine here again on occasion and hope for a different table and server. Parking is available in their lot. read more

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Really enjoyed our meal here. Nice cozy atmosphere. Great service . Huge cocktail list. Everything on menu sounded good was hard to pick. We loved the warm goat cheese salad, steamed mussels. Main courses were large portions- duck breast and lamb schnitzel. Everything we saw going to other tables looked tasty. Enjoyed chocolates for dessert with coffee. More of a fancier night out- our entrees were in the $30s but delicious. Looking forward to going back. Big outdoor patio looked nice also read more

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We flew into Eugene to watch Ducks and one in particular graduate today. Dinner reservations had already been made in advance and we could only get a 8:30 spot. We decide to go an hour early and have a round at the bar before being seated. First thing I noticed was that they had the roll up "garage door" open to the patio and the weather at 74 degrees couldn't have made it feel any nicer with what one Yelp reviewer called a "rustic lodge" feel with its wooden interior. Our waiter was very nice and poured us some waters while he waited for our drink orders. Their cocktail menu had more than several different than the norm "oh, I wanna try that" kind of drinks. I went ahead and told the host who had a I am the owner kind of vibe that we were here and he said he would do what he could to get up seated quicker. After our drinks were served the waiter stayed engaged to conversation with us just adding to great vibe of everything Rye. Shortly thereafter the host approached us and said he had a table for us and it would be waiting for us whenever we were ready to move (total zero rush required on our part attitude). We took him up on the immediate 45 minute earlier seating time and looked forward to what was to come. We had one main waitress but more than several other servers brought and cleared plates throughout the meal. Being from out of town we ordered several appetizers to get a better variety of their culinary flare. We shared the calamari, which had a perfect and not greasy one iota. Next was the steamed mussels that was in a broth I can promise you that a drop did not go to waste. Third was the cheese and charcuterie board that was beautifully arranged with everything just being so right together. Lastly was the French onion soup that was small in size but mighty in flavor. I made the mistake of ordering a glass of wine that didn't come by the glass and the waitress shortly came back with a wine list to help find me a proper replacement. For my main I ordered the Chinook king salmon that was beautifully presented and tasted as good as it looked. Everyone else enjoyed their mains as well. For dessert we shared a single slice of the goat cheese cheesecake that finished off the night perfectly. The night wasn't without one or two slights but as fine as this meal was I'm gonna leave it at that. I will say if you would like maybe a special occasion, upscale, eclectic, gourmet restaurant in Eugene this has to be the place. read more

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I like this place..well, I have liked this place. I've had very good food here and very good service. Service here is normally quite good. I have noticed as of late that the portions have gotten smaller while the price has gotten larger. I ordered a lamb dish with grilled flatbread and I received two pieces of flatbread that were probably about the size of a domino. 33.00 Portion was small. Luke warm. Good flavor..nothing extraordinary, but good. When the bill came there was an added cost to use a credit card. They are passing along the fee to the customer. Many may understand but I feel this is petty. Rye has utilized the gas station tactic. Pretty lame. read more

Unrelenting arrogance, surly and snootiness from all staff. Have dined there for years for lunch and dinner because they are near work. Food good - but limited menu. who needs to always feel (pick one....) A) I am doing you a favor by waiting on you. B) staff always acts like you are irritating them. C) always a side of stink eye with "I guess we could do that" if you ask for reasonable Modifications like no onions D) you'll also get cheap wilted bitter greens for every salad! read more

We had dinner here last week. We hadn't been to Rye for a few years only because it's been average every time. However, we decided to give it another try. I had the seafood special which was salmon and my wife had the quinoa salad. Both dishes were nothing special. We had chocolates for dessert which were delicious. Unfortunately we weren't privy to the 3% charge for using a credit or debit card. This practice is unacceptable for any restaurant or retailer to ask their customers to pay their merchant service fees. No mention was made by our server about the fee. Any restaurant or retailer that does this is out of touch with the already high prices for goods and services. Merchant service fees are part of owning a business. I can overlook many issues such as bad service, mundane ambiance, but for the prices Rye charges the food needs to be better than average which it is not. read more

Horrible experience!! First, they lost our reservation, (I had made this reservation 3 weeks in advance in person) then they sat us in a dark corner in the back room. Undoubtably the worst table in the restaurant. Not a normal menu as it was Christmas Eve. Waiter said he was unfamiliar with the menu as he had just seen it that night. They then switched servers on us and the new person was moody with an attitude and dressed as though she was Looking for a "DATE" Food - of the 10 things we ordered 2 were just ok, 8 were edible. We had eaten at Rye before and enjoyed it so much that we were all looking forward to it again. BIG MISTAKE!! Will never go back again and would advise anyone else to skip Rye. I know I must add a star it doesn't deserve any but I have to give one. read more

One of the best restaurants in town! I always recommend it to anyone asking for places to try. It should be on every local foodies list. The duck is my favorite, it's always cooked perfectly! The service is usually wonderful as well. It's a cute spot with outdoor seating as an option. They also have chocolates you can get, I always order some to go after our dinner. Overall, the price is worth the food and experience. I'm never disappointed coming to Rye. read more

Lovely interior and area for lunch. Server was perfunctory and multi tasked as bartender and assisting the kitchen. My cocktail was average compared to other espresso martini drinks at other area restaurants. The mushroom squash melt was good but needed a denser (seeded whole wheat maybe) sandwich roll and the delicata squash would have fit in the sandwich in a more cohesive manner if sliced in rings rather than thick sticks. I opted for a cup of onion soup rather than fries. The soup was definitely onion soup. I liked the ambiance and will return to try out the dinner menu. read more

Rye - Cold Press Martini - French Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Delicious food! Nice ambiance. Attentive service. I went with two friends. We each ordered completely different entres and all felt like ours was the best. read more

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A lovely, casual eatery with classic continental cuisine, all well-prepared and served by a friendly waitstaff. We had french onion soup, a caesar salad (the most disappointing part of the meal -- too much garlic, not enough/any anchovy), mussels (delicious!), coq au vin (perfect on a cold day) and pot de creme (rich and enough for two). Bonus: keep an eye out for the handsome server who looks like Michael McDonald circa 1983 :) read more

Our first time here and we absolutely loved it. Charming staff, nice dark, sultry chilled ambience. Food, super solid. Definitely go to when in Eugene! Yummy choucroute, poutine, omg the side of CARROTS with feta, pomegranate, dried chile paste, carrot puree!!! read more

Ahh this place is SO GOOD! Pleasantly surprised as my family and I came in to eat dinner here on a Friday night after a long week of moving here. We ordered the short rib, pork chop and quinoa salad w salmon and it was all so delicious! I also had a grey goose martini and they made it exactly how I asked. This may be our new favorite restaurant. 10/10! read more

Food was so amazing and service and ambiance was good too. The carrots and tomato burrata appetizers were phenomenal, unique flavor and the sauce was sooooo good read more

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The food was really fresh! Everything we ordered we ate. Service was friendly. Ambiance, very nice place and well decorated. read more

Excellent service, and creative menu, I loved the chocolate and whiskey pairings. The fireplace added to the warmth.

The food was extremely good First time I eat everything on my plate !! The vibe is so old school , slow and relaxing . Service is no slow it all ! The guy at the bar was so nice and fast ! Honestly one of my fav spot in Eugene . read more

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Excellent I'm guessing it was boring last time we went here a decade ago? We will be back, for sure. The ambiance is warm and comfortable. I ordered the khoresh-e fesenjoon, a Persian sweet and sour chicken stew with pomegranate, walnut and fried onion, served with saffron rice & Lebanese cabbage slaw. I don't know what makes the slaw Lebanese, but it was good. The whole thing was just excellent. Hubby ordered seasonal mushroom gnocchi with a porcini infused cream sauce. It was so savory with so much flavor, total umami fest. All in all, it was a wonderful dinner. I look forward to returning soon. read more

Rye - Sweet & sour chicken with pomegranate, walnut and fried onion - incredible - French Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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We arrived a bit early for our reservation and it just seemed that no one really cared- albeit I heard a wait person said they were slammed. We were seated a little early and our app and salad came out in a timely manner. Our entrees took about an hour and by that time my kid had had enough. We took our food to go instead and it seemed like it took forever to get them out to us. Upon eating (10 minutes later) food was just so-so. Beef short ribs were a bit overdone, shrimp n grits were flavorful but not great and seafood pasta was meh according to the kid. Kid is actually 22. I think the confluence of events in our day and that they were busy intersected in a bad way. There was also a smell that my kid noticed. I did too but it went away for me. I'll give this place a maybe and I'll try again next time I'm in Eugene... read more

Driving to Washington made a pit stop. Yelped nearby fresh salad . Food was fresh although they were closing in 15 minutes. Service was great. Our waiter was a friendly young man. Ordered the steak and fries as a main dish and a roasted cauliflower salad with chicken. Everything was freshly made. Steak Perfectly seasoned and cooked medium just as requested. Deliciously juicy. The fever Tree tonic was a refreshing. The ambiance had a good quiet indoor outdoor airy atmosphere. Definitely recommend 100%. :) read more

Rye - Great nonalcoholic drink selection. - French Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

The service and food are always excellent. Lunch and dinner menus are varied & delicious.

My favorite Eugene dinner. They always have a number of great entrees including fish and lamb. And the chocolates for dessert are the perfect two bite sweet end to a meal we have always talked about. And if that was not enough, the selection of bourbons and ryes is the best in town. read more

We came here for a NYE dinner. I'd say our whole experience was "Good not Great" but far from bad. My husband had the duck special of the day, the duck was very tough and hard to eat but the bed of sweet potato (or butternut squash?) purée was fantastic. He says he would have gladly eaten his weight in those! I had the Gnocchi which I thought was very good. Creamy and flavorful. Our server was pleasant and attentive! Drinks came out quickly too! read more

Rye - Shrimp and sausage Gnocchi - French Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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I have driven past here for some time swearing I would try it. I had a craving for onion soup and of course Yelp brought this up. Since it is my birthday we decided to kill two birds with one stone. I could not have chosen a better place to celebrate the upcoming year. The old fashioned I ordered was one day the best I've had. The onion soup was perfection. The food, the service, the beverages were all top shelf. I highly recommend this place for a nice evening out. read more

Rye - French Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

We chose this restaurant for our 5 year anniversary, because we had been before and enjoyed the food. Our experience this time was unfortunately a disappointment. The service was poor, despite the meal being delicious. We ordered another appetizer, which didn't arrive until after our meal, which we also had to flag down a different server to order, in the first place. Our drinks were not refilled, despite moving empty glasses to the end of the table. For $30-$40 an entree, we'd expect better service and a better evening. It's doubtful we will return. read more

You don't even need to go past the appetizers and salads to have an outstanding meal here. Everything else just comes as a bonus. Staff is friendly and quick and the food is sensational. Pricey and sometimes busy, but you can grab a spot at the bar and have a drink and a snack and leave feeling satisfied read more

The atmosphere and cocktails were great but the steak for 37$ was underwhelming- thin and tasteless - if this was a New York strip they must have got it not from a reputable butcher. I've had similar in Alabama. Or any back water. Eugene or is not a foodie town for sure. read more

My wife had her birthday dinner there on Thursday August 22nd. This was our first visit and immediately the waitress was put off by our group of 7. She was not attentive to our table and when we wanted the check split between the couple at the table, she refused and said that there was a gratuity added for tables over 6. That was not a problem for anyone if she wanted to limit her gratuity then so be it. But her refusing to do anything with what the bill was.is absolutely appalling. This was most definitely a one and done for us. Rather eat anywhere else read more

Somebody else left a review that this place is " soul-sucking. " How true that comment is! Look for it here on Yelp. I didn't quite understand that until I visited this lousy restaurant. Everything from the service to the food was horrible. Even the guy who checked us in for dinner was an ass - no greeting, no nothing - not even follow me. The people who work there don't care about your dining experience whatsoever. They're totally just in it for the paycheck. I understand that to an extent. Supposed fine dining usually calls for a dedicated staff - not here. But, if you want a good tip, you give good service even if to just say hello and be as accommodating as you can. I was a server for over 20 years so I know about good service. The bartender, the server, even the damn host all acted completely bothered by our presence. Wait! Aren't we coming to your establishment in the hopes of good service and a good meal? Apparently not. How can this terrible place get good reviews and rank high on nice places to dine in Eugene? Some restaurants try to ride on those reviews forever; they don't last as more people visit and get terrible service and worse food. Rye is just another place that goes down on one of the worst places to eat in Eugene. I'll make sure to spread the word all over town every chance I get. Save your hard-earned money and DO NOT COME to this horrible restaurant. I realize fine dining is lacking here. But, Rye is not fine dining in any sense of the word. Again, the service, the food, AND the atmosphere are all severely lacking. Unfortunately, I had to leave one star - can't put zero or below like Rye deserves. read more

This is a go/to spot! One of the best in all of the Eugene area. Lots of unique drinks and food, and the atmosphere is always buzzing.

First off, the restaurant was noisier than I expected. Our table was in a little nook, which made it feel private, but a combination of one particularly boisterous group (obviously not Rye's fault) and the bar which winds through the restaurant ensured that there was a lot of loud talking and laughing along with the clatter of glasses and ice while drinks were being mixed. Appetizers were much better than the entrees. Poutine with a duck-confit demi-glace, and a citrus & halloumi salad. The salad was unique, but not unwelcome. The poutine was everything you want in poutine with the added brightness of a slaw on top that made the dish. The entrees were good, but not as creative or unique as we expected, especially compared to the appetizers. We had the mushroom gnocchi and the lamb sauerbraten, both of which were cooked really well, but didn't strike either of us as outstanding must-haves. Okay, except for the roasted broccoli that came with the lamb. Somehow that broccoli was amazing, and I was heartbroken that I only received 2 medium sized pieces. In the end, the food was good, but given the price we probably won't be coming back, unless were planning on making a meal of several of the appetizers. read more

You decide. We made a reservation for 5 nearly 60 days in advance. Cancelled it 5 days before the date. The date was U of O graduation. The restaurant charged us $125 for the cancelled reservation. No phone call was made to us prior to 7 days to confirm the reservation. Nothing was said to us when we called to cancel. After charging us, they explained the policy was $25/person if cancelled less than 7 days before event. My world...,. unconscionable. Customer service doesn't seem to be on the menu. read more

Rye's atmosphere is comfortable and sexy. It has very homey food, and impeccable cocktails. The duck poutine is an absolute must! The service is always friendly and strong. I chatted with the owner last night about their tipping, well, no tipping program, and he had some really great perspective and future plans around it. He said during the pandemic it's been challenging for his employees so he decided to give them raises, and take away tipping. He said they loved it at first. He also said that since people are dining again, he'll likely keep them at their wages and allow tips to come back. Since the workers were asking for them to come back. He expressed understanding the importance of fairness between the kitchen and the sales floor and made it pretty clear from our conversation that he felt like it was up to his team to decide what was best..hopefully they can all come to the best conclusion for the workers. I had the poutine, the beet salad, and the French onion soup. We also got the duck entree, pot de creme, and pecan maple peanut butter cup. All of which were great! The charcuterie platter is actually a proper cheese and charcuterie board as well! I also appreciate that they offer truffles for dessert. That way you can get a little sweet treat if you are full! I will definitely be back for the poutine!! read more

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Impressive place. This will be a nice treat whenever in Eugene. We didn't have reservations but they seated us very graciously right away despite a busy evening. In future I won't take chances and will be sure to make a reservation. I'm from California so the price of the New York steak is just amazing. These were delicious, fresh, perfectly prepared. Wow. I started off with a bowl of their homemade beer cheese broccoli soup. So good! Our server recommended a lemonocelli and gin cocktail that was so refreshing and delicious I had another. To top it off I had one the dark chocolate and orange salted candies. Perfect dinner! read more