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    Sugar and Rye

    4.0 (344 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Jennifer V.

    Had a pretty poor experience here. Our group was celebrating bachelorette. It was very windy and after a long wait, we were sat outside without any nearby heater and we were freezing. The waiter ended up forgetting one of our orders. I got the shrimp tacos which were good although overpriced. The tacos came with elote which was awful (drowning in mayo sauce). My friend got the skillet dish and found her dish lukewarm in temperature. To top it off, the waiter did not mention that gratuity was included so I had to deduce that once I got my total. My friend tipped on top of that and probably tipped close to 30-40% without knowing despite the poor service. Positives: The coffees were nice. Corn bread appetizer was decent. The place was very aesthetic.

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    Dana R.

    Had an awesome experience at Sugar and Rye! I ordered the Mr. Brown Old Fashioned, it was super flavorful, and perfectly balanced. For food, I went with the Creole Shrimp Banh Mi and fries, and wow... absolutely delicious. The shrimp had great seasoning, the sandwich had just the right amount of heat (FRESH jalapeños), and the portion size was generous. The atmosphere and décor were incredible, stylish, warm, and welcoming without feeling overdone. You can tell they put a lot of thought into the vibe because it really adds to the whole experience. Especially the Christmas decor around the bar area. Between the great drinks, fantastic food, and excellent portion-to-price ratio, this place easily earns 5/5 stars from me. I'll definitely be coming back!

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    Alexandra P.

    I was staying at The Oleander, and since it's owned by the same people, they recommended we check this place out. We went on a Sunday around 11 pm with a group of four and no reservation. Even though it was pretty packed, we got seated right away in the back room and had our drink orders taken immediately. We started with Bloody Marys, which came in the coolest tiki glasses garnished with olives, okra, pepper, and even a big thick slice of bacon. Honestly, one of the best Bloody Marys I've ever had. For my entree, I ordered the flounder skillet: a crispy fried piece of flounder on a bed of jalapeño cheddar grits with corn. So much flavor! The fish was perfectly crunchy on the outside, and the grits were creamy and rich. The portion was huge too! I've seen some mixed reviews about the service, but our experience was great. Our waitress was super attentive and checked on us often. The restaurant itself is really cute and chic with so many menu options. I'm so glad I got to try it this past weekend and can't wait to come back!

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    Ellen E.

    Man this place checked all the boxes for me. The interior decorations/vibes- beautiful. Even the cutlery was gold. Salted caramel espresso martini- amazing. Brisket skillet off the brunch menu- southern comfort in a skillet. Beautiful presentation of all the dishes. The inside area was pretty busy on Saturday brunch when we went. I don't believe the do reservations unless you have a party or 8 or more. But absolutely loved this place and will go back anytime we are in Galveston.

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    Belinda C.

    Still good food but unfortunately not as good as it was a year ago. Love their specialty cocktails. We had the fried green tomatoes- not as good as a year ago. Last year I ordered the shrimp and grits that were amazing! This year I ordered the red snapper that was okay. A little dry. Still a nice place to come but just not quite as good as I remembered from my last visit a year ago.

    Avocado toast with fruit side
    Christie P.

    We stayed in Sugars Inn upstairs, so we had to try Sugar & Rye for brunch. The atmosphere was fun and they are all decorated and ready for Mardi Gras! Our server Chrissy took great care of us. We each had coffee (good), and mimosas. My husband had the skillet with brisket and eggs, and I had the avocado toast. Both meals were delicious! We will gladly come back again!

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    Kasey S.

    Really cute spot! We all enjoyed our breakfast. I got the lemon blueberry pancakes. Really couldn't taste any lemon but still enjoyed them

    Creole Shrimp Bahn Mi
    Calista R.

    It's more about the ambiance than the food unfortunately. Everything was just too expensive for the low quality of food we received. Starting with the L'espirit mocktail which was $12. It was mostly sparkling water and came in a small glass which was disappointing. The creole shrimp bahn mi was fine, but again, for the price it was pretty expensive and honestly mid. The fries were good and the shrimp and vegetables were good but the bread it came with was slightly tough, like almost stale. The goat cheese salad was pretty good but the salmon was over cooked, thin, and dry. Overall, it was pretty disappointing which was upsetting since our waitress was so kind and helpful and the interior was beautiful.

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    Cesar E.

    Staff was super friendly we stayed in Galveston for a couple nights and Sugar and Rye was our breakfast spot the hostess and waiter remembered us by name from the previous time which made it personal. The drinks were on point and just perfect to get the day started The biscuits and gravy were great

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    Bradley L.

    Stopped in for Brunch. Had a Bloody Mary outside which was much cheaper than the inside price. I'm trying to eat less processed carbs at the moment and the team was very helpful in making modifications. I got the S&R Burger with no bun and subbed in the fruit for the fries. The bacon Jam was the bomb. Reminded me of the old BRC spot in Houston. Overall a cute southern styled spot with typical American fair food. Some of the Asian inspired items like the creole banh mi looked good but I'll have to try on a future visit.

    Belle R.

    We ordered Sugar and Rye to go, so I cannot speak to the service, however our food was ready for pickup and on time. Though a bit expensive, the food was very good and we enjoyed a nice little dinner at our hotel!

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    Phileemon P.

    Back in Galveston and always want to hit up my favorite restaurants with Sugar & Rye at the top of the list. The comfort food makes me feel at home when I'm on the island. The staff are always attentive and want to provide the best experience. The atmosphere is great too. Occasionally it can get quite busy but tonight is calm and relaxing atmosphere on Thursday evenings at 7 pm. Some nights there are piano players entertaining guests but it looks like they've taken the piano away to provide more seating. There is overflow seating behind the large bar. Outdoor seating is nice too when the weather is great. The menu has so many options to choose from that it is hard to find anything that is not tasty. Will be back again next time soon.

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    Anokhy D.

    We stopped in for dinner and were excited looking at the menu. We were seated quickly since it was pretty empty (normal for a weeknight), and our food and drinks came out after a normal wait. I got the jambalaya (it was just okay) and the pear and vanilla old fashioned (tasted more like simple syrup, not really pear notes). The table crackers they make in-house really stole the show.

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