Excellent food and service. The restaurant is unique and welcoming. Great drink and dessert combos.

Rye is a consistent performer for my family and a favorite spot for us to get together and break bread. The staff is always accommodating, helpful, and has a great grasp of the menu and supporting beverages as well. The menu is creative and well executed, and I can't remember the last time we had a meal with any issues. Highly recommend. read more

After an afternoon walking around the nearby park, I ended up making reservations for dinner here. I wasn't sure what to expect. The interior is dark and pub like, but the patio was nice and chill. I was freezing even though it was in the 70s, so ordered a warm cup of coffee with complimentary refills. It was hard to choose an entree. Everything on the menu looked amazing. I ended up choosing the catch of the day, which ended up being salmon with delicious veggies, strawberry/watermelon relish and topped with crumbled goat cheese. It definitely set the bar high and made me really impressed with the Eugene dining scene. I almost went back for another meal during this trip b/c it was so good. read more

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One word: Poutine. I keep coming back for their poutine. Its becoming a problem. :) It's seriously one of the best things I've eaten since moving to Eugene. In addition, their service has always been great. From the host, the servers, the bartender and the owner. Their bartenders come up with unique cocktails and are happy to give recomendations. They have indoor and outdoor covered seating. I recommend getting reservations as they are often busy. It can get a little noisy because its a smaller dining area, but I think it makes a nice date spot or special occasion night out. You can be dressed up or more casual, and it would be fine. read more

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Gave Rye another chance after a few years of hiatus after the "tip free phase" resulted in disappointing dining. The comment below indicating a "soul sucking vibe" could not be more accurate though for its current state. The entire experience was uncomfortable. Service is a "be happy we are serving you at all" at best. Giving two stars because the poutine is good, even though they took our plate before we were done without asking. Would I call it fine dining? Definitely not. Did we get fed? Yes. Will we go back again? No. It's insanely expensive for just ok food. Eugene is a rough food scene but there are most definitely better places to find something good to eat without such a step price tag or indifference to customer service. Also be aware, they will sneakily add 4% charge for using your card to pay. read more

Very mediocre food for a big price. Atmosphere is very dull and off putting. Service was okay nothing special. For the price tag there's definitely better in Eugene read more

For a Wednesday evening dinner at the Rye there was a decent inside crowd but not too noisy which it can be at times. The service was good from the waiter and those assisting-most of the wait people are pleasant. The food was well presented and of good taste. The pricing seemed to be a bit on the high side $28-$38 for an entree but always consistently delicious. The ambience is fine not great but satisfactory. it is a popular restaurant due to its location, service and preparation. The amount of food is by no means more than one person can consume but is just enough. Since it is the casual northwest most patrons are in very casual wear(men in denim for the most part) as is some of the waitstaff. All in all it is a consistently good place to have an enjoyable meal-lunch $$ Dinner $$$ read more

When I go out to eat or when write about a place here on Yelp, it's always about the food. While the food was outstanding (more on that later), I want to start with kudos, compliments, and appreciation for our server. She was in a word fantastic: very knowledgeable about the menu, attentive and so forth, but really stood out was her personality. While all good service is friendly, what I felt was something more rare: authenticity. Perhaps it was because our dinner conversation was about AI, but the human connection and its importance to a remarkable meal can't be overstated. It elevates the food. Speaking of which: the elote style roasted carrot were exceptional and, like the za'taar salad, shows what results when creativity, craft, and the right ingredients come together--pure food goodness. Our dining companion couldn't stop raving about his salmon. Dessert was fantastic--rich and sweet without being overly cloying. A long review so I'll wrap it up with a simple EAT HERE! read more

Seems like a popular place. Really cool drinks and the food has been great both times we've been. Portions are a little small, but sort of expected at a place like this. read more

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Visited for the first time this past weekend and was not impressed. Service was decent, food was good, drinks were just okay. The atmosphere was so off putting. Staff seemed so unhappy. Place was dark and dreary. Bar tender was less than hospitable. read more

Rye - Pink Squirrel cocktail - French Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Rye is THE most underrated restaurant in Eugene. The food there is excellent, even down to the soups, which are always so amazingly delicious. They use a ton of local foods, and their specials are always inventive and tasty as well. I loved their Poutine, and my regular menu items are the burger and the Steak. Try it, you won't waste your time at any other random pub for good food. read more

Must have caught the server on the floor on a bad day. It totally killed the vibe, even more so than the quality and atmosphere. I lost my appetite., If you want dinner, go elsewhere. There are far better options, with far better attitudes and atmospheres for the price. It's a HARD PASS. What a let down. Lousy facility, way too over priced, over worked and stressed out workers. Someone needs some sleep. The passive aggressive attitude killed it all for me. Never again. read more

Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, great cocktail and wine list. Fantastic specials ( if they have the duck get it) can get crowded fast so make reservations read more

So I admit, I usually end up at Rye and sit in their bar. I mostly come for their cocktails although their food is good, too. If you love whiskey, whisky, rye, bourbon, or everything above, Rye probably has the best selection maybe aside from Meiji. Be sure to try their Old Fashioned or Manhattan; I cannot recommend those enough and they have excellent bartenders. Their food is solid. I usually come for lunch if I'm eating as I find their dinner menu quite spendy. Their poutine is a can't miss and they have a good mix of salads as well. If you come for dinner, be prepared to spend at least $25 per entree. I find their lunch menu to be more my speed. Their rueben, club, and burger are all $14. read more

Food was excellent, service was good but pretty slow. What totally surprised me was a new "credit card usage" charge of $2.40 on a $60.00 bill. This is more than what the credit card companies charge the restaurant. I was irritated. Don't know if I will go back any time soon. Don't nickel and dime your customers with unexpected charges. read more

Aways a variety of interesting protein meats to eat. The chocolate deserts paired with a small liquor are fun as well. Great ambiance. Great service. Reasonable prices. Outdoor seating. Parking can be hard if it's busy. read more

The service here is always so patient. You really feel like they take hospitality seriously. The mood & setting of the restaurant is very nice. We sat outside at a table during the sunshine. There was companion plants in a medium sized planter right next to us with fresh, fragrant rosemary. Delightful. Food is always 10/10. Only thing I'm missing is your guys' old strawberry spinach salad! Please bring it back! Fantastic spot - will recommend time & time again. read more

Birthday dinner for me and one of my besties. Service was impeccably done by a young man who looked barely old enough to shave and seemed a bit intimidated but was very friendly and keen to make this an enjoyable experience for us. We had chèvre frites (basically a fried goat cheese ball x 2) which was delicious. I had the Salade Nicoise (Fancy name for greens, potatoes, boiled egg, green beans, olives and topped with a piece of tuna in this case a piece of rare tuna steak). It was good but a little too "medium" to be considered "rare" but very flavorful. My friend had the quinoa salad with Moroccan spices and this was very tasty. The cocktail unfortunately looked great and sounded great but were extremely weak in alcohol. Supposedly had gin in it which both of us did not detect at all, for over $10 a cocktail, a little too weak. Overall, this is a nice place for a casual elegant dinner/lunch. Parking on a Friday night was a nightmare and we circled about 3 city blocks several times before finding a spot. We felt safe walking in the area, despite there being some homeless camps not further than 150 feet or so from the entrance of the restaurant. Definitely make reservations for dinner, they were packed. read more

Rye - Chèvre Frites and cocktails - French Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Friendly staff, delicious food, and yummy drinks. We had the flat bread, French onion soup, whiskey sour, and lost in Barbados. For dessert a chocolate martini with pot du chocolate, and the butter toffee paired with Dickel bourbon. Absolutely fabulous. We've gone back 3 days in a row, tried new dishes and everything was delicious. Especially the drinks. Love this place, has such a relaxing friendly vibe and it's a gem ! read more

Nice ambiance, outdoor seating available. Food is delicious and the cocktails are creative. My husband had been here several times during business trips and finally got to take me, we had a wonderful dinner with exceptional service. read more

I Travel ... so it been 2 years since my last visit ... I tried getting in but these folks were closed due to pandemic BS.. Let me say in 2020 had a wonderful experience ... Go forward to today... and it was a flop... The food was ok ...I had a seafood stew ... marginal at best with a small portion ... My son had the Duck ... very good ... The service was good... The ambiance and the buzz that the restaurant had is gone ... along with a remodel that just brought this place way down... I am sorry to see this place is in today.... Don't waste your hard earned pay... read more

One of the finer dining options in Eugene, set to the back drop of a rustic French village. The food is something that speaks for itself. I was rather pleased with most of my order. The star of the show however wasn't the beautifully seared Duck Breast, or the perfectly braised Lamb shank. No, it was the Chèvre Frites, those stupidly delicious, dumb balls of perfectly fried goat cheese that had me drooling for more. I hoarded half of one just to smear over the rest of my food. If you find yourself looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion and want to treat yourself, and have a decent budget just go get here and soak in the Duck Confit Poutine. read more

Lovely night out at rye last night! With a group of colleagues, we were seated in a deep booth to enjoy our dinner. We started with duck poutine for an appetizer and drinks--and yum! My Pinot gris was lovely and light. I typically do not like gravy of any kind, but this was something else--savory, rich duck drippings with melted cheese on hot, fresh fries. Really tasty! For my entree, I ordered the catch of the day: wild-caught chinook salmon with an aioli alongside basmati rice and roasted broccoli. Without question, this was the best prepared salmon I've had in ages. It was cooked to perfection--tender and succulent (hate that word, but it's so accurate that I must use it). The flavors were also well-balanced and light. While this place is certainly out of my budget for frequent visits, it will stay on list for special occasions! read more

Rye - catch of the day (salmon with basmati rice and roasted broccoli) - French Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

We enjoyed a delicious meal (duck, salmon) with excellent service in a comfortable, low-key setting at Rye. The food was first rate, as good as at any of the top-rated restaurants in Eugene. Can't wait to go back! read more

Beat for fine dining in Eugene. If you've never tried duck or you love duck don't pass up that choice. Duck is an experience that you don't want the inexperienced to prepare for you. These guys have it down. I love bringing folks here who don't know duck. Beyond that everything is great. Bartender Derick is the best. Let go wow you. And don't pass up the chocolate pot with dried cherries. OMG. The chocolates are great but I finally tried the chocolate pot and I'll never go back. Not to rich and truly decadent! I've had the Salmon which was melt in your mouth as well! You can't go wrong with this from scratch locally sourced kitchen! Just call ahead for your reservations! read more

How lovely my experience was. Darius was an excellent server. Honest and pleasant to talk to. The food was delicious. The catch of the day, salmon, was cooked perfectly. The fresh vegetables that were locally sourced and the sauce complimented the dish perfectly! This was my first time dinning at Rye and I look forward to the next! read more

Rye - Catch of the day - French Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

The ambiance is nice and the drinks were good. The food was ok, but there wasn't any dish that I'd go back for. It's definitely worth a try. read more

Rye - Charcuterie board - French Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Came here with a small group. Nice place! Plenty of choices on the menu. Everyone got something different and there were no disappointments. The desserts were very small, almost medallions, but actually the perfect size. Not too large, just the right size for satisfying the sweet tooth, yet not too much of an indulgence. If you like to have a drink with dinner there were many options there as well. Overall, glad I went. Look forward to going back. read more

After a full day of seeing the sights, we were hankerin' for a small meal, so we consulted the Yelp app and it led us here, where we had an exceptional dining experience! When we arrived we checked in with the hostess, and even though we didn't have a reservation we only had to wait a few minutes for an outside table where we could enjoy the beautiful transition from daytime to night :-) As we weren't all that hungry, we decided to order and share both the mussels and the scallops. When our meal arrived it was exceptionally tasty, perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. Service was attentive without being in any way obtrusive, and our server timed everything perfectly. Tip: This restaurant has a "no tipping" policy, which we found both refreshing and sensible. The service quality first tier, it's obvious that this hasn't impacted things in any way. For dessert, we topped off our delicious small meal by sharing a piece of delicious, house-made chocolate. Everything here suited us to a "T", so I'm happy to recommend this restaurant and look forward to returning the next time I'm in Eugene. read more

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Rye's unique ownership and staffing structure has enabled this restaurant to become one of Eugene's go to for a consistent dining experience. The bar is best known for brown liquor creativity. As a Vesper drinker I have yet to convince them to carry Lillet Blanc oh well the Rye Manhattan is a nice change of pace. That being said they have five specialty Manhattans and all are worthy. The menu rarely changes but the specials more than cover those repeat diners. Save room for the gourmet chocolate dessert options. read more

Amazing atmosphere, cozy. In a good location with great staff and quick service. From the food to the drinks everything tasted great and presented beautifully. Definitely make a reservation online and check out their seasonal menu. They have specials as well! Great date night restaurant read more

Excellent. The drinks strong and tasty, the food is sizable and delicious, and the service was very amicable. The only think I wish they changed was the smell of the place. It hits you when you first enter, it smells like mold. Regardless of this, I would go back for a good dinner. read more

Food was not to normal standands. Just finished eating there. Erin should not be in the serving profession.

My husband chose Rye for dinner on his birthday yesterday - very surprised we had never heard of this restaurant despite its 10+ year existence. We were early for our reservations at five and wanted to get out of the heat, so decided to go in for drinks and appetizers. I must say at first we were concerned as the place seems a bit neglected and worn and definitely had a fly problem. The edges of everything - tables, windowsills, trim - all needed some TLC: a good cleaning and polish, stain or paint would go far to disguise the overall beat-up look of everything. The fabric on the banquette was worn and torn and there were old (dusty) spiderwebs between the banquette and roll-up door. Not a great first impression. The food, on the other hand, was top notch - beautifully prepared/presented with well-developed flavors. Upon receiving out drinks (quite a creative selection), we both ordered French onion soup and I chose to graze starting with the Burrata and Nectarine Arugula salad. I could immediately tell the dressing was house-made - it was fantastic, very garlicky, but in a balanced, flavorful way, no unpleasant bite. We shared and enjoyed the well-appointed Cheese and Charcuterie board. We had planned to share an order of baby back ribs, but were too full - not much of an appetite when it's hot. We tasted them, then had them wrapped up to take home. Overall, we enjoyed our first visit and will probably go back. It would be nice if the entrée selection was a little broader. read more

Sigh. It pains me to leave this review because I love their food so much. We've been a couple handfuls of times but went most recently for our anniversary. We were seated but It took 20 minutes to get acknowledged. That acknowledgment didn't come as a nice greeting but with an abrupt "OK so we're out of this, this, this and this." After ordering drinks, it took another 15 to take our order (we already knew what we wanted when they took our drink order, but the waitress ran away so fast we couldn't get it in.) Our food took awhile but we were ok with that. But then we finished and sat for another 30 minutes before we could finally get the bill. All in all, it took over two hours for one round of drinks an app and one entree. The place was not very busy either. I'll give two starts for the food but if I could give zero for the service, I would. read more

Some bright spots. The flatbread mostly. Good cocktails. Ordered the falafel salad - salad part was tasty, but the three falafel were truly truly bad. Hockey puck toughness and dry as a bone in the desert. Frozen food aisle quality. Wife and son had the lamb and there were some really tough sinewy bites. Lamb is hard to get right. Service was fine. read more

We decided to try Rye for our anniversary dinner after several recommendations from friends. We went during the week so the restaurant was about half full. I just cannot explain how bored and disinterested our waiter was during our whole time there. He never introduced himself so I couldn't even tell you his name and he really seemed like he just didn't care . Our food and drinks were all very good but our whole experience here was so cold and unwelcoming that we both felt like we would not go back. read more

I had been to Rye several years ago and I remember my martini and rabbit meal well. When my father from out of town made a reservation for 5 of us tonight, I was looking forward to it. It started out well - we ordered the charcuterie board (which we all agreed could have used some crackers or more baguettes), the duck poutine and the poached pear salad for apps. All of them were great. Then came the meals... My brother ordered the pork schnitzel and he liked it a lot. My sister in law, the pumpkin gnocchi and she also thought her meal was good. My husband ordered the gochujang short ribs. They arrived doused in a thick sauce and you could not make out any short ribs. No bones were in them either. It was definitely more like a pot roast than any short ribs we have ever seen which is a real shame. My father and I ordered the tagine lamb. The menu said it was a lamb leg braised with onion, carrot, apricot and ras el hanout; drizzled with pomegranate molasses --very misleading. Instead, we got a pile of lamb chunks, absolutely smothered in a thick, extremely cumin heavy sauce. It was very difficult to taste the lamb, much less anything else on the plate there was so much cumin on it. The cous cous was nothing to write home about. I pushed my way through my plate while my father pushed his plate away and grimaced at it before sending it back to the kitchen. The server was polite and offered to get him something else which he declined. To their credit, they did pick up the $29 for the cumin blunder. I will not be going back here. read more

I want to love this restaurant, but I just don't love it. I've tried. The food is fair, but its like they try to get some 'special' taste to it and it doesn't always ring true. The location is good. Service is always excellent the half dozen times we have been. But the food just doesn't satisfy. Someone else said "Eclectic" cuisine and I think thats accurate. Drinks are well done. Prices are what you would expect for a nicer restaurant. read more

After all these years, I finally made here to Rye. Although I am not eating, I am very pleased with my stop. I am enjoying a Bourbon Renewal and I discussed the menu with the bartender. They are known for there Poutine, which sounds amazing and it's amazingness was confirmed by another couple at the bar. Staff is super freindly, even though I arrived just a few minutes before close. If you have the right desired taste, duck, lamb and other delicious meets, this may be the place for you. read more

Rye - French Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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