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Rye Plaza

4.0 (452 reviews)
Open • 9:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Alex F.

Ima be honest a little disappointed in this place it wasn't a hit hit steak was super skimped out it was like a 3oz steak cut up in little pieces to make it look bigger . Lol still it was delicious. Place is nice and clean and good staff. But personally I wouldn't go again for the price I paid might at well go get bang at FOGO.... :)

Jeff L.

Rye Plaza doesn't reinvent anything -- it's solid Southern comfort food done well. The chicken fried steak was a standout: crispy, well-seasoned, smothered in gravy without getting soggy. Bread service up front was a nice touch. Service was attentive, room has a good vibe for drinks after. Not groundbreaking, but reliable if you're craving comfort food done right.

Cinnamon roll
Caroline W.

This is definitely a solid option for an elevated brunch that still feels cozy! We had a reservation for Saturday at 10:30. It wasn't very full when we were seated, but it was definitely packed by the time we left. They don't have any non-pork bacon/sausage options, so I felt a little limited on the menu. First and foremost, the cinnamon rolls really are worth the hype. I don't really like cream cheese icing, but this was perfect. One cinnamon roll is good for two people I would say. I ordered the smoked salmon toast and it was so good! The salmon felt fresh and there was something different in every bite. The bread was toasted but also soft which made it easy to eat. I substituted the greens for the hash brown and it was such a good decision. It's crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, almost like an elevated McDonald's hash brown. I'd definitely come back!

Crystal M.

Service was great and ambiance was fantastic but I didn't get what was ordered. Since I've cooked and ordered braised short rib many times, it's more than curious to find pot roast like cuts being sold and represented as braised short rib. This "braised short rib hash" was not gelatinous, had no cartilage or fatty bits, in fact it was a little tough and dry. I'd never been to Rye and expected a true traditional short rib cut, disappointed about this after waiting so long to try this place.

Daniel E.

Located on the edge of The Country Club Plaza, Rye Plaza was one of the best recent dining experiences wehave had! Visited early on a Saturday, before the dinner rush, and without reservations, and we picked this place because of some positive Yelp reviews. So glad that we did. Casual attire is okay, and the interior has a great vibe overall. Kind greeter! Lauren was our server, and she was superb, guiding us through their menu and offering elite suggestions with a pleasant tone throughout. Lauren is an All-Star. Our house salad appetizer was really good, and then the amazing level surged to the table. My Salmon dish was magnificent, so flavorful and incredibly well-presented. Perfectly placed on a bed of succulent wild rice and topped with delicious vegetables. It was one of the tastiest dishes that I can remember. Finished by splitting their banana cream pie, which was so good. All in. Loved it. We will come to KC again in the Spring, and we will absolutely visit Rye Plaza again after this visit.

My eggs that weren't even close to over medium. The dry biscuit
Kelli W.

We came here for brunch. This isn't the first time we've been here or my first review but it seems my review is now missing. That's unfortunate because my first review was favorable. This one, not so much. We made a reservation and then got a phone call 12 minutes before to make sure we were coming still. We were actually parking at the time. When we walked in, there was no wait and we're seated right away. It took a minute for our waitstaff to come over and then we saw why. She was all over the restaurant. They were clearly short staffed. Felt bad for her. She came over, apologized, and took our drink orders. The adults had coffee and the younger ones had water and lemonade. Our coffee was warm. Not hot, just warm. We ordered the cinnamon roll and the goat cheese sampler. Boith were tasty. For our meals, I ordered the Rye Breakfast with over medium eggs. For those that don't know, over medium is a fine line between runny yolk and cooked all the way yolk. My eggs were basically over easy. Check the picture. It was yolk all through the plate. My gravy was cold and the biscuit was hard as a rock. The only thing I ate was the bacon from my meal. My hash brown tasted like oil and was hard and cold. My kids didn't like their pancakes. The oldest said it was too doughy and was cold. I also asked for no oranges on top but, they both had oranges. The youngest one just didn't eat it at all after one bite. Hubs meal was also cold. Again, our waitstaff was doing the best she could being they were so short on staff. We won't be back though.

Daily Grind Burger
Ian E.

Ninety-percent of my visits are for breakfast/brunch. My wife and I used to wake up on a weekend and head to Rye arriving around the same time it opened. The timeliness almost always allowed us to get an open seat at the bar. Thats my recommendation for a party of two without a reservation. I recommend getting a reservation for table service. It's my favorite cinnamon roll in town. They're filling enough to be a meal for two. There's no fun in that that though. I like to order the hash browns too, at least. I always wanted to try the burger. I finally tried it on my most recent visit around lunch time. It was delicious. The house pickles added good flavor. This is a place where you'll want to save room for dessert or buy some pie to go. The banana cream pie is the one that keeps me coming back.

Apple pie
Christina Y.

I had more than the apple pie but it was the only thing that I actually took a picture of. I loved the pie and had no clue I would like it because pies not my go to dessert. I think I like it because it was layers of apples with a crumble style topping versus a traditional pie crust. The caramel sauce was really good mixed in the a little ice cream. The whipped goat cheese appetizer was sneaky good, the honey and the greens that came with it made a unique flavor that kept me eating it. The fried chicken here was delicious, lightly fried batter, juice and flavorful.

Martini that is a must!
Julie L.

Delicious deviled eggs as an appetizer. Bread service for the night was corn bread muffins which were good but not great. I had a house salad with sherry vinaigrette that I loved. The hamburger was good but no sauce- it needed something. At the table we had the fried chicken, chicken & dumplings, and rainbow trout. There was not a wow with any of these. But the banana cream pie was fabulous. And the best was my martini which had lime , basil and a surprising meringue on top. FANTASTIC! Another great thing about this place was the staff. Very friendly and made the night even more fun for my daughter's birthday.

Jurel H.

On a Saturday afternoon this place is buzzing with people. Just when you think it's too crowded, you realize when you're seated. That you don't have that crowded because the restaurant is quite spacious. I totally enjoyed the vibe, and the great service from Kate. Cinnamon bun- They are known for their cinnamon bun. This dessert is offered as an appetizer and it's huge. You literally can share this with another person. I like the fact the frosting wasn't overly sweet. The cinnamon bun was warm and chewy but not doughy. Some may like it more drier but I prefer it how Rye makes it. Shrimp and grits- Nice serving size.. Grits were creamy and plenty of shrimp. Only issue for me was the sauce, it tasted more like a watered down bbq sauce. That flavor was off putting to me. Chicken fried steak- This entree can easily feed two people. The steak was fried perfectly and seasoned well. I would suggest though, use mashed potatoes that are not instant potatoes. The instant potatoes blended too much into the gravy and you couldn't tell them apart. Smoked short rib hash- This dish had so much potential but it fell short due to the blandness of the flavor. To me the only flavor that stood out was lemon. But from what I read of the description of the dish. There is no lemon, so why did it have a sour (lemon) undertone flavor? Cocktails- Amazing

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Brussels sprout: Good appetizer that balances the meal due to its tangy notes (lemony). Bacon was a good touch too, can't go wrong with that. Friend chicken with gravy: Personally could've gone without it but since I'm from out of town, I had to try. Sweet potato casserole: It's got some fall spices and the marshmallow was a nice touch. Very flavorful! Shrimp and grits: This is the star of the meal - not like a North Carolina style dish but it's hearty and tasty. Pistacho Nutella cinnamon roll: YUM! Fantastic heated up (you might have to take it home because the portion sizes are pretty big).

Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake
Chandler J.

Once again this was a great experience. Came in to have a solo dinner this time and was greeted by the wonderful bartender. I got the burger and fries to eat which was cooked to perfection. After, I tried the Root Beer Float cocktail and the Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake for dessert. The combination of the two was incredibly delicious. The float is perfect for whiskey lovers like myself and the cake is very rich and complimented perfectly by the coffee ice cream on top. They always seem to have the KC sports on tv at the bar too which is nice. I will definitely be back and highly recommend!

Haley J.

Rye is down in the Plaza of KC! Kinda on the outskirts, but still easy to find and enjoy! We went for lunch one day, and it was pretty dead inside, maybe 5 tables and they stuck us in the back corner right next to another table, which seemed kinda funny. Our server was missing a lot of service and drinks were not getting refilled and we were waiting a while to order & then get our check and then have him bring our check back. I could tell the table next to us as well was having the same issue with him. BUT the food was 10/10! Wow! This will now be one of our top restaurants in KC! Everything was delicious, my husband has been on the shrimp & grits train which lead us to this place! I got a brie dip & ceaser salad *girl dinner* hahah!

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