Decent option for dinner. I stopped by earlier this week on my first night in town, and sat at the end of the bar. The bartender served me a Guinness (on tap, of course!) and then recommended the Monday Steak Night special ($60) - a prix fixe option which included a salad plus one of four types of steak, sides, and dessert. I opted for the house salad (with sherry vinaigrette dressing), the hangar steak (he was selling it hard!), sautéed green beans, and lemon meringue pie. The house salad was superb, with delicious chunks of goat cheese! I also enjoyed the sautéed green beans, loaded with sliced almonds and fresh garlic. The hangar steak was probably the most disappointing, and solely responsible for this review not earning 5 stars. I took half of it to go along with half of the green beans. The lemon meringue pie looked delicious but I could not eat another bite, so that also went into a to-go container. Back in my hotel room that night, working late as I was jet lagged, I ate that pie. OMG! PURE HEAVEN!! And the main reason this review earned 4 stars! Will be back for the salad and green beans and pie! And some Guinness on tap, of course!! read more

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Fantastic steak! We have been here a few times before and it was fine. We have always liked the deviled eggs and old square but a lot times we wouldn't stay for dinner. Just drinks on the patio when it's nice out. Last night we decided to try it for dinner. I got the strip steak medium rare with the cauliflower poldnaise. The steak was cooked perfectly and had a great earthy flavor. It had a nice butter on top and was the star of the evening. My wife and I ended up sharing it. I don't like cauliflower but my wife wanted it so I ordered it and it was ok. I could have eaten it, but it was a touch salty. My wife's salmon on the other hand was very mediocre. It was lifeless and not inspired or elevated. Drinks here are always good and they have a fun after dinner drink called coffee and cigarettes. It's better than it sounds and carries some nostalgia for me. The deviled eggs were good as always. Some of the best around, don't tell my mom. The place is loud inside. Our server was good and we have always had good service here. Overall we liked it and will come back, but we are sticking to the steak. We will get the deviled eggs of course, and the drinks are expensive but consistently good. read more

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The Caesar salad literally had 4 croutons on the whole plate. I ordered a Benedict with hollandaise on the side. I never got the hollandaise, which is disappointing because that's why I ordered the dish; otherwise I can make poached eggs at home. The pepper shaker poured out black pepper (another person in our party experienced the same thing without me saying anything. They have no alternative milks (only whole milk) and no decaf espresso. Rye, please try harder. read more

It was definitely a lot louder than the one that was, but it was a Saturday night so I guess just something to deal with The whipped goat cheese and bread was amazing. The bread had a certain crunchiness that you would expect, and the goat cheese whipped with very unique flavor. The burger was outstanding, and although the order medium, it was almost like a medium rare I was a little bit, disappointed the duck, because although the flavor was good, it could've been a little bit more sumptuous. The presentation was excellent. Overall, a great place and I look forward to coming back and trying other things read more

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We ate at Rye tonight, a Tuesday night. This was my second time and again I chose the patio because of the noise level inside the restaurant. I was excited to learn that they are going to open up a small coffee/bake shop next to the restaurant soon. This time our party shared a couple order of cheese curds for an appetizer and then I had the cheesy grits. For dessert, I had them warm up a piece of strawberry rhubarb pie, and the others in the party tried fried chicken and the lemon meringue pie. Sides we added to the table were brussels sprouts and pommes anna. In hindsight, we should've got the mashed potatoes to use the ham gravy . The cheesy grits were a big hit. Besides the shrimp, the serving of pork was substantial and delicious. The fried chicken was well prepared and moist. I've been eating a lot of spicy chicken and would've preferred a little more seasoning, but it was solid. Feedback on the brussels sprouts was mixed. The pommes anna was a classic presentation. Those who had not had it before wished it had more of a cheesy sauce, but it was many layered and good. Everyone loved the desserts. And this is just a comment because I'm sure they would've accommodated if I asked, but Rye did not have salt and pepper shakers on the table. Service was fine. read more

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I've tried Rye a few times and I just find it underwhelming. The latest trip was for brunch on Easter. I was hoping for somewhat of a special experience considering it was a holiday, but it was just a regular Sunday brunch at Rye with the regular brunch menu. While the breakfast I ordered was uniquely plated it was fairly average overall. The biscuits and gravy were fine, and the hash brown was really good and crispy but fairly greasy. I asked for crispy bacon which seemed to throw our server for a loop. The question clearly annoyed him and he replied with "I guess they can do that." When the food came, the bacon was limp and not at all crisp. This was also the experience with another person who ordered the same entree. As for the other people at our table, one said the spicy chicken sandwich was just "okay" and the other said the chicken salad was delicious. This was not the Easter experience we were hoping it would be. I doubt we will be back. It's a lovely restaurant and maybe we just ordered the wrong thing. The food looks beautiful but the taste and the service just haven't been enough to make another attempt. read more

I met a friend for happy hour. The Wedge Salad was excellent! Steve, the Bartender, was fantastic and could make an awesome Vesper. As for the other bartenders and servers on 1/21/26, I didn't feel welcomed. I asked for a water refill, and the server with the red hair returned, slammed down a "jar" of water, and left my glass unfilled. This was after I asked a couple of other servers for a refill, but they ignored me. I WILL return; however, all patrons should be treated the same, no matter how crowded or busy the restaurant is. read more

Rye Leawood - An awesome chopped wedge salad. The salad was delicious, and the kitchen was not skimpy on the ingredients. - New American Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

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I've been to Rye many times and their food is good, but the service and ambiance was subpar during my recent visit. The Leawood location had always made me feel out of place unless I have a reservation, but I went during happy hour/a slow time of day, so I don't understand why they push so hard for a reservation or make me feel uncomfortable if I don't have one. There were a ton of empty tables and I was seated quickly...the food was good but our server hardly greeted us or checked on us. The happy hour menu had a lot of good drink and food options so that was nice. I guess I'd suggest Rye for breakfast or dinner, as long as you have a reservation. read more

Rye Leawood - Cheese curds, Whipped Goat Cheese, a Manhattan cocktail and beer for happy hour - New American Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

Rye Leawood is fantastic! I got here a little before my party and got a table on the massive patio. The weather and the view were perfect for an evening outside. We put our order in and quickly had some drinks on the table. I started with an order of fried cheese curds. They were fantastic! The seasoning was spot on, the batter was nice and light, and the cheese tasted fresh. I followed that up with a Daily Grind Burger. It was meatier than I was expecting, but was cooked beautifully. The bun was light and fresh and the toppings were all delicious. I was so happily full afterwards! The only thing I would say wasn't perfect was the service. Our server was pretty inattentive. Maybe they were just understaffed, so I'll let it slide and see how they do next time. Great food, decent service, great patio. read more

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First time for me in a fancy $$$ restaurant. Table of 7. I was curious and equally excit I'd say the experience was kinda mixed. I have to start with the staff at Rye Leawood. Olivia was great in explaining different entree items and giving suggestions. I wish the table was a little bigger to accommodate all the plates. It is compact & cramped. Something that the management needs to take a look at. About food, we ordered appetizers (Whipped goat cheese & Crispy chicken livers n gizzards) for the table. I got Filet mignon steak that came with a salad or soup & a side (Grilled Maitake mushrooms). Filet mignon was okay imo. Wish I would've had ribeye Appetizers - 4.5/5 Main course - 3/5 Side & salad - 5/5 read more

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Diego is our man!!! We ask for him every week. He is polite, attentive and very efficient! See you next week, Diego!!! read more

First try ends with a thud! Tried to get reservations week before for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday...all full nothing available. Mother's Day weekend. Popular place, ok. So I settle on carry out for Saturday afternoon. Call on Friday to doublecheck that we're good with those plans. Employee says no problem, just call when we open for 12:30 pickup. On Saturday, I do just that...call in but I'm met with, "we're not doing carry out this weekend, only pies. But I'll check with manager. No, not doing carry out." I tell her I just called yesterday and given the green light and before I could finish the sentence she had her response ready to go..." Oh I know who you're talking about, she's new." Get your "stuff" together, Rye. Apparently you have all the business you need. read more

Stopped in for breakfast right when they opened and got seated right away -- perfect timing, because the place filled up fast for a Sunday morning. The famous rye cinnamon roll (HUGE FYI) absolutely lived up to its reputation... warm, soft, and perfectly spiced. Service was great too; our drinks were always topped off and food came out quickly. Cozy, friendly spot that's definitely worth the stop. read more

Rye Leawood - Cinnamon Roll - New American Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

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We called to order a cinnamon roll for takeout because it was all my mom wanted for mother's day and whoever answered the phone " no it's mother's day we have 500 people in the books " yet when we called the Rye in the plaza they had no problem and said it will be ready in 15 minutes. We understand it's busy but no reason to talk to someone on the phone like that! :) read more

Steer clear of this one. Kids on staff and dead on a Saturday night should have been the first clue. This did not hold up to the reviews. The food was bland and overpriced. The icing on the cake was the terrible service. We tried but will never go back unless we're going for happy hour. read more

Popped in for happy hour recently. The happy hour drink specials were nicely priced. Not a lot of food specials. The best happy hour deal is a slice of pie for $5. I had the Dutch apple. Thinly sliced apples with caramel sauce and homemade whipped cream. It was served warm. The crust was so buttery and flaky. So good. Disappointed in lack of vegetarian and gf options. Ordered the wedge salad no bacon it was delicious and the crab ravioli with sweet potatoe puree. It was meh. Couldn't really taste or even see the crab. The sweet potatoe puree over powered all the other flavors. My friend had the chicken livers and she loves them. Stephan was our server. He was great. While I was underwhelmed with my meal the service and vibe were inviting. I'd def go back for the pie. read more

Rye Leawood - Vodka dirty martini with blue cheese olives yum - New American Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

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Rye is known for their southern style and especially their fried chicken. Located in the mission farms leawood area. The clientele resembles the area and we went on a Friday night and it was extremely loud. We had no issues getting a table and got great service. Our waitress was great. The drinks were a little slow coming out though. I got an order of the sashito peppers, fried chicken, and bacon Mac and cheese. The fried chicken was delicious and is one of the best fried chicken I have ever had. If you are looking for great fried chicken in the Kansas City area this is a great option. read more

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Rye's service and food live up to their reputation, but there were some rocky spots....keep reading. I dropped in at the Rye Leawood location, after a poor meal/service at another "popular" restaurant in Shawnee, Kansas. Check my profile for that 1 star review. This should have been my first pick of the night. Justin, the manager, sat me at a quiet table on a busy(ish) evening. It took longer than expected, but Michael the bartender/waiter came to the table with menus and water. Both were warm and friendly. I ordered the Blackened Koji chop and it was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The meat was moist, probably from a salt/sugar brine, tasty and not overly salty. It was delicious. I wanted dessert and ate only half the chop and asked Michael to box it up. Then I ordered the Blueberry streusel pie. He brought back my leftovers in a nice container and said the pie was on the way. I had to visit the bathroom and came back to an empty table. What? Justin the manager was nearby and I pulled him aside and said my leftovers were missing, I was still waiting for dessert, and I didn't even have anything to drink. He didn't skip a beat, apologized and said he would take care of me. Justin talked to Michael, and here's what happened next. Michael apologized and brought me new drinks, said the kitchen was making a whole new Koji chop for me to take home, brought my pie out, and all was good. When I went to pay, Justin said they were comping my dessert and apologized again. WOW. These two guys treated me like I was a CEO, made things right, and in the end earned my respect. I can't say enough good things about Rye Leawood, Michael, and Justin. Those guys deserve raises for their excellent service. Thank you. read more

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Food was great, Ambiance was nice, but the server at the bar was passive aggressive and made me feel uncomfortable by standing much too close with his private area next to my face, they could have refused us because we did come late right before close, which was very kind but the frustration came out while serving. read more

This is a great place to come with a group of friends/family. But I decided to treat myself to a solo dinner. I sat at the bar and the bartender was attentive and friendly. I ordered the grilled hanger steak cooked medium rare. It was cooked perfectly. And of course can't go to Rye without ordering dessert. The Lemon meringue pie is the best lemon dessert. read more

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WAY too noisy! Receptionist suggested we sit in the din and shout at one another while waiting half an hour for a seat on their comparatively quiet deck. Not serving at tables out front. We just left. read more

Very average, bland food, with 5star prices, I have tried to like this restaurant on 3 occasions now, as everyone deserves a 2nd, & now 3rd chance- unfortunately, Rye continues to underwhelm from bland chicken, to undercooked pasta, and overpriced drinks. The service is friendly although not prompt, and is the only reason it earned over 1 star read more

think i need to come back for brunch - the food was delicious & fresh but just not the type of food i normally go for. very comfort food, midwest focus but highly recommended by many. staff was kind & the seasonal corn side was amazing! read more

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What a lovely place! My dining companion, and I had a wonderful lunch here on a Thursday in the spring and it was delightful. Our server never gave us her name, but she was lovely. The ambience here is very fine and the food was just delicious! I would recommend Rye anyone. We both had the fried chicken salad to which they had recently added strawberries, in addition to the goat cheese, rhubarb, and spinach. it was lovely as worthy free range deviled eggs. I will be back and I will bring my wife. Delightful! read more

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Great ambiance! Very nice menu .. my dad had the squash soup which looked amazing. I had the salmon toast, it came with a side salad. It was very good. The desserts looked incredible. Will be back for sure read more

Rye Leawood - Salmon toast - New American Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

Came in on a Friday night and it was peak social hour. It was really loud inside. I had the shishito peppers they were good but kept waiting for the token spicy one, the wedge was more lettuce than anything, the baked potato was on the dryer side ( ask for extra fixings) I could really differentiate between the KFC and this fried chicken and if you like your Mac and cheese - pass here. The server was great and service was fast- our drinks were the last to arrive. the place was okay. read more

Great restaurant . Service was great. Varied menu. Food was great. Had Parker house rolls which were perfect and fluffy, fried chicken with gravy , breading crunchy , gravy well seasoned . Mashed potatoes were tasty. Trout almondine with sauce and green beans was good , nice crunch and green beans were cooked perfectly. Had the coconut cake with ice cream to end the meal .Coconut cake was moist and flavorful. read more

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This whipped goat cheese is incredible. Covered in honey and spread on a delicious piece of toast. Perfection. They serve it with some dressed greens with fennel and shallot and it's so so so good. There is also some cured meat (I can't recall what it is) but it's so good with the sweet honey. I got it to go this time and it was just as fabulous as I remember. Love love love. read more

Rye Leawood - New American Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

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One of my favorite locations! There are so many brunch options with great portions for pricing! I loved their breakfast plate because it had a side of gravy for the biscuit, so you could use as much, or as little, as you want. My friend ordered the French toast and absolutely loved all of the flavors! read more

Rye Leawood - New American Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

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Service was great, very patient as we were conversing and talking work. Quiet room for the first half of dinner which was important, low lighting but not too low. Food - cauliflower side was good. My meal was shrimp and grits and I can't figure out why you would put pulled pork on this dish. The dish outside of that was good, but kind of ruined by the pork - 3 stars. read more

Rye Leawood is a consistent option if you'll be staying in suburbia and would like to have a satisfying meal with good service. The French Blonde, Gimme Shelter, Rhubarb Gin Spritz and Coffee & Cigarettes were the cocktails enjoyed by our table that we all tasted. Roasted Red Beets Salad add Chicken is a great choice if you want to continue the evening after a light meal and frankly, we realized we should have shared one between two girls as the portion is very generous. Ambiance-wise on a Saturday night was 60 to 75-year olds mixed with our table of 30's/40's ladies and a few tables of prom kids so quite random. read more

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Food 4/5: Cheese Curds, Pickled Vegetables, USDA Prime Daily Grind Burger * The cheese curds were crunchy, delicious, and paired with the sauce, it was a great combination. * It was my first time having pickled vegetables and they were great. The selection of vegetables was satisfying. * I requested medium for my burger and it came out as I asked which I appreciated. However, when I ordered the burger previous times, the burger had more flavor than this one which was upsetting. Although, this burger still tasted good, it was juicy, and the toppings paired well with it. * The fries were crunchy and had a good amount of salt. * The side of pickles were good and I ate them as a finisher to my meal. Service 5/5 * The server was very nice, respectful, and knowledgeable. Thank you. * The server checked in at a good pace to make sure everything was good and I appreciated that. Ambiance 5/5 * Quiet, classy, and clean. It felt like a high quality restaurant and I liked that very much. Overall 4/5. I enjoyed my experience here and the only thing preventing it from being a 5/5 for me was the burger. I recommend anyone to come here to taste some great food and a good time. I will be returning to try more of their menu options. read more

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Excellent steak and very nice ambiance. I would recommend this place for lunch as the lunch prices are reasonable.

Food - consistently good but Expensive! Service - very good attentive but not overbearing Ambiance - steak house vibes Rye in KC - plaza or Mission Farms is one heck of a steakhouse restaurant. Hadn't been here in over a year due to their egregiously inflated steak prices, even as of 3/3/2024. For brunch (ryekc.com) best value is the Rye Breakfast but this time I got the Steak and Eggs. Super flank steak, cooked to your liking, sliced into 10 pieces. Comes with a killer Pesto Sauce, and two eggs made how you want. Their coffee is tasty however you like your coffee, with or w/o sugar and cream. Their pie is better than Tippens/Pippens for those of you who recall that historical KC brand. My only beef with them, IMHO, is their 80$ steak prices, as of this writing, both J.Gilberts AND Capitol Grill are less expensive/ better value for the price. read more

Rye Leawood - Steak and eggs with mixed greens, pesto sauce and fruit - New American Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

Some time ago we visited Rye and enjoyed our meal so last night we went to Rye to celebrate my wife's birthday. We had considered going to Silo but they did not have a time available for our reservation that suited us so we elected Rye. The ambiance is very nice inside and our server was very pleasant. My wife ordered the shrimp with grits, my mother ordered the trout and I ordered the Kobi chop. We also ordered 3 sides, brussel sprouts, mashed potatoes and mushrooms. Unfortunately it was a disappointing experience and here's why. The mushroom dish was mushrooms that were breaded and then covered with a marinara sauce. They were soggy from all the sauce and the mushrooms must have either been tiny or over cooked because they seemed to be shrunken inside to the point where you could barely make out that they were mushrooms. Even the shape of each mushroom was strange not resembling mushrooms at all to the point where I wondered if we were served the correct dish. The brussel sprouts were like "mashed" brussel sprouts, loose leafs of brussel sprouts filled the dish rather than nice cut pieces. Only 1 of the 3 sides included a serving spoon. My Kobi chop was served as recommended, cooked medium and not very tender. The sauce was watery and lacked much flavor and the worst part was the corn tasted like a salt shaker was dumped on it. It was also served without a steak knife, I had to ask for it. It was also a fairly small piece. I know it sounds picky but given the cost of eating at Rye my expectations are high. I asked for some rolls and butter at the start of the meal and was told you have to pay for that. Are times that tough? We've been eating out for the last 2 months since my mother has been visiting with us from LA and EVERY place we've eaten at provides bread and butter no charge. 3 main dishes, 3 sides and a glass of wine, 170.00 including tax and nothing spectacular about it. We've eaten recently at Cascone's, Bonefish Grill, Cheesecake Factory, Red Lobster, McCormick and Schmicks, ALL of which were far better quality of food, cooking and value (yes really). The emperor is wearing no clothes at Rye. read more

The food, service, and atmosphere is amazing! We rented a room after my grandmothers memorial service and was very pleased with the entire experience. Also, their pie is amazing. read more

Omgosh this is going to be our new go-to for special occasions or when we just want to indulge ourselves! I heard about Rye in a Facebook group--it was being recommended to someone searching for chef-inspired restaurants with truly delicious food. I was surprised to find a same-day reservation available but discovered it is a pretty big place. It has a kind of rustic yet elegant atmosphere and our server was great, though quite slow to bring us the check, which was a little bit of a downer. However the food was absolutely phenomenal. Every single thing we ordered was delicious. Every. Single. Thing. We had the gnocchi for an appetizer and it was divine, my husband ordered the pasta, I had a steak, and we finished with blueberry and peach pie. It is a little pricey but it is quality and we will 100% be back! We want to try everything on the menu!! read more

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I think the average rating of 3.8 stars is appropriate as of this review. The restaurant is dim, which would make you think it is intimate, but during mealtimes it is very loud. The tables are organized rather tightly together. Still, there is class with the ambiance both within the restaurant and outside the restaurant. Last time I visited, I didn't think the food was worth the cost in terms of taste with the exception of the Mac and Cheese family side, but at the time, I had not tried their signature fried chicken. So this time around I did try their fried chicken. The chicken was okay, but again, not worth the price when considering taste. If you are in the mood for fried chicken, I would recommend Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken. If not for the waitress consistently keeping my drink full and being friendly, and the general decor of the place, I would have dropped my rating to three stars. Not likely to return here as the value is not high enough for me, but then again, I cannot afford to live near here so perhaps the value is good enough for some. read more

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The food here usually very good but service at the bar, particularly with Steve and Dylan, is always excellent. This is probably the best run bar in the Leawood/Overland Park area. read more

You can't go home again or can you? We revisited a tradition of enjoying significant dates with dinner at Rye. Never have we been disappointed. Usually it was Christmas Eve but tonight an anniversary. My standard shrimp and grits with brisket was as usual fantastic. Much different because the brisket and broth make it so much more rich. Her wedge salad included grated egg adding a nice complement to the bacon and dressing. The Kansas City strip (no stockyards in NY) was cooked perfectly. I know because I snuck a bite while she was tasting her Bonanza Cabernet. The side of creamed spinach with leeks and almond slivers was something we plan to try at home. It will never match the flavor but still going to try. Dessert was banana cream pie for me and homemade vanilla ice cream for her. Snuck another bite, wow! Our server was attentive to the perfect degree. She was assisted by runners bringing the dishes out. They warned us the spinach dish was nuclear hot. Neither had to ask which one had which dish. A small thing but it should always be that way. At Rye it is. The space is beautiful and perfectly designed for classy home cooking. It is also loud. Everything here is exactly as these two James Beard award chefs want it to be and I'm sure this is a conscious decision. Whether you live in the area or are visiting, Rye deserves a visit. So take a break from all the wonderful local barbecue and enjoy some home cooking. read more

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