Oko Rye

Lots of options on the menu and most dishes we had were really cooked well and beautifully seasoned. Only disappointment was the tempura chefs selection which wasn’t bad but not as light and crispy as it should have been for the batter. Still wonderful choice for Japanese in the area.

Best Japanese restaurant in westchester. Not your typical menu that you find at so called "popular" sushi restaurants. Food is authentic and incredibly tasty. It is paired with so many different flavors and textures creating an awesome dining experience. The restaurant is on the smaller side so make a reservation if possible. The bartender Kendra made great drinks and recommendations on food.

Beautiful restaurant and delicious food. Easy to find street parking especially on weekends. Servers are friendly and attentive; the nigiris are our favorite - fresh and flavorful. A great spot for all types of group and look forward to coming back here again and try other dish!

My mother and I had the pleasure of dining at Oko in Rye. Marysol and Sarah provided great service! They knew the menu inside and out and elevated our entire dining experience. Both couldn’t have been any nicer. With regards to the food. Everything was top notch. We were super impressed by the Marinated King Salmon Poke with smoked soy, white miso aioli, arugula, and nori. The Lotus Root Tempura. The Uni Toast with milk bread, umeboshi, goat’s milk butter, and smoked trout roe. The Pork Belly Boa with squid caramel, black garlic aioli, and napa kimchi. And, the Cedar Smoked Black Cod Nigiri with crispy beets, and horseradish. Oko is a small intimate space great for an evening out, serving top quality food and staffed with even greater people!!

Everything about the experience was top notch. We had the chefs selection as well as a couple of spicy crispy pieces (beef and tuna). It was all fantastic. Service was perfect. Atmosphere was nice.

Oko in Rye, NY was delicious! I went about 3 weeks ago for my birthday and the food and experience was something to remember. I didn't want to forget to leave a great review. I tried the Omakase menu/service and the food was very impressive. This service is offered at the intimate bar but did not take away from the evening. The chef created small meals that were creative and unique, like a seasoned "oyster shot" served in a decorative glass, which is how the experience started and it just kept getting better. The sushi was certainly of high quality and very tasty. I was the most impressed by our server, Kendra, who described each unique meal serving with precise descriptions of the type of fish, ingredients and preparation, which simply added to the overall experience. She was wonderful! It's about an hour and half long serving session and highly recommended.. pricey for sure, but highly recommend!

Beautiful interior with equal level food. Amazing portions and delicately crafted sushi. We came here for a family style dinner for a party of 5 and ordered the 10 piece sushi, 3 hand roll, the oko sandwich (which was great) and the set (which was also really great). Nice spot in Rye for Japanese cuisine. Highly recommend.

For a $400 dinner for two, the experience was extremely disappointing. My boyfriend got food poisoning, and the service was terrible, no smiles, no warmth, nothing. This used to be one of our favorite spots, but our last two visits have been really disappointing.

My wife and I dined at Oko Rye last night, and sadly, we were left quite disappointed. Given the glowing reviews we had read, we eagerly opted for the omakase experience. The dinner featured 11 courses, including 10 pieces of sushi. The first three courses consisted of small "tapas" style plates--lobster ball, cauliflower soup, a deep-fried crab cake, and a cabbage salad. Unfortunately, none of these dishes made an impression; they felt bland and seemed designed more to fill us up before the sushi arrived. As someone with considerable experience in omakase dining, having explored a variety of renowned and lesser-known establishments throughout NYC and Westchester, I found the sushi presentation underwhelming. Served in pairs, the two pieces per course didn't captivate my attention visually, and I've attached photos of the meal for your review. Regarding flavor, the rice was undercooked and crunchy, lacking the essential rice vinegar and kombu notes. While the fish itself tasted fresh, it unfortunately lacked any real flavor, leaving us wanting that umami punch typically associated with a true omakase experience. It was puzzling how this restaurant earned a spot in the Michelin Guide, aside from its appealing location in Rye. The meal concluded with a main course of oily cooked cod, drenched in a sweet sauce and accompanied by minced mushrooms. After just a bite, I decided I had reached my limit for the evening. Dessert was a chocolate cake with ice cream--an easily enjoyable option, so I'll give them credit for that. The total bill came to $350 for two omakase dinners, one specialty drink, and three bottled Sapporos. Our waiter was attentive and ensured our water glasses were never empty, earning her a well-deserved 20% tip. However, there were moments when the bartenders were heard bickering over drink preparations, which was rather off-putting. Despite this, the staff was generally friendly, and the restaurant itself was small but clean. In summary, this was the worst omakase experience I've ever had. I believe Michelin needs to reconsider this restaurant's standing, as the prices do not reflect the quality of the meal. I cannot recommend Oko Rye.

The food was amazing, as usual! Abraham our server is so attentive and sweet! We had a blast celebrating my sister's birthday! Lovely table by the window. Oko never fails to deliver.

I came here with my family on a Friday night for dinner. It was pretty busy, we initially got seated outside but it was quite windy, so we requested if we could actually sit inside and they were really nice about it and seated us inside. The inside felt cozy and intimate. The food came shortly after and it was delicious! We shared the 10 piece nigiri and bento box as well as some hand rolls and they were all amazing. I think my favorite was the spicy scallop hand roll, but I'd recommend all of them any day! 10/10 absolutely coming back.

Super high ratings here not warranted. Mediocre food, loud, crowded. If this was NY city, you could understand, but they charge Manhattan prices for less than you would get in the city. Downtown Rye has become a rip off in almost every instance. Travel anywhere for better food, value and service.

Random Restaurant Post work drink enjoyed @oko.rye . It looks deceivingly Japanese, but the food options here are Japanese-inspired and created by non-Japanese. Knowing that at the onset, I did enjoy the generous servings of crunchy and heavily battered tempura, chef's special set of "his and hers" nigiri set (for those with a companion/date, two of every kind) and their affordable "Teishoko" meal aka Chef's Meal that has the entire food group covered. Best of all, I enjoyed the restaurant's location in Rye right beside a good-size library with a big lawn and the warm and cleverly designed interiors. Located in Rye, this place is family-friendly despite the bar. Young kids seem at home here #curious_eater #westchesterny

Food 6/10 Honestly it's quite solid seafood, but some of the flavor combinations for the omakase set just did not hit and did not make sense. The Nigori was quite yummy, and paired well with the sashimi. Not the freshest seafood I've had, but it was still very solid, albeit being a bit overpriced. The tempura was lovely though. Atmosphere 7/10 Very bustling little restaurant in Rye, despite it being 8pm on a Thursday night. Super cute interior, clean cut and minimalistic. Service 10/10 We sat at the bar and I loved our bartender. She was super helpful and let me try a sake that I did not end up ordering. It was quite busy, but she was trying her best and I really appreciated that.

Everything about this place is a 10/10! The service is always welcoming and attentive. The ambience is so chic and perfect for any girls night or even date night. But the most important part, of course, is the impeccable food. I always order the lobster ramen and it SLAPS every single time. It never ever disappoints! The seafood here is so fresh and perfectly prepared. I love it so so much! The absolute best of Westchester for sure!

My mother and I had the pleasure of dining at Oko in Rye. Marysol and Sarah provided great service! They knew the menu inside and out and elevated our entire dining experience. Both couldn't have been any nicer. With regards to the food. Everything was top notch. We were super impressed by the Marinated King Salmon Poke with smoked soy, white miso aioli, arugula, and nori. The Lotus Root Tempura. The Uni Toast with milk bread, umeboshi, goat's milk butter, and smoked trout roe. The Pork Belly Boa with squid caramel, black garlic aioli, and napa kimchi. And, the Cedar Smoked Black Cod Nigiri with crispy beets, and horseradish. Oko is a small intimate space great for an evening out, serving top quality food and staffed with even greater people!!

Picked this place to try for my birthday dinner. Place is modern, had a bar with seating area and there were some outdoor seating as well. To start, I ordered "one knight only" drink and it was refreshing. For the table we opted to order a few dishes to share since they were small plates. Food was incredible, everything was so fresh and tasty. Presentation was great. My favorites were the pork belly buns (so crispy!) and the spicy tuna crispy. But all the food was amazing and the drinks too. To end I ordered "Clementina" and it was so good and had that real clementine fresh flavor. Service was great, all the staff were amazing, helpful and accommodating. I recommend making reservations. Would definitely recommend this place for any occasion, they even have a kids bento box.

Very creative high end take on Japanese cuisine. One of Rye's hottest spots. Get your reservations ahead and enjoy!

Very special sushi experience truly unlike anything around in Lower Westchester. Our servers were all very attentive, knowledgeable and helpful. Special call out to Marysol, who made some wonderful suggestions to our meal. The restaurant gets busy but never seemed to affect our having a lovely and intimate meal. The sundae dessert was delicious. Reservations (well in advance) are a must.

I had an amazing meal the other day. The service was fantastic and the food was delicious. The burger was exceptional! We also enjoyed the succulent miso cod. The ginger turmeric drink also was a hit. Looking forward to returning soon.

Good sushi. But was just too loud. Asked staff to turn down the music and they gladly complied but we don't really think they actually turned down the music.

Amazing Japanese restaurant. Excellent menu and cuisine all reasonably priced. The service is first rate, and the atmosphere and decor very appealing. Since my first visit here, I have met numerous friends and acquaintances who have also dined here and raved about this place. Great restaurant

Upscale, Japanese restaurant. American chef with very high-quality creations. Service is excellent and all the food is delicious. Can be noisy as it is a popular spot. Parking can be a drama. Not your typical menu for a Japanese restaurant. Very little maki (rolls) as an example.

Made reservation for two people, when we came in, they put us at a huge table next to the door. It was so awkward to seat at the 6 persons table when it's just two of you, not including the fact that it was so cold next to the door since they have only one door. Clearly they need a double door for the restaurant. We asked to be moved and they said "tables are limited but we will try, it will mean your will have less time on the dining experience". We loved anyways. Next to us there was a table of like 10 girls celebrating birthday, they were like 11-12 years old, loud, singing and laughing. How is restaurant ok doing that? That's not a pizza place! You cannot allow kids have a laid party when you are dining in such restaurant, paying $12 for a piece of nori. That was so weird. You should not allow kids party. Two couples wanted to move away from the table because it was unbearable. We ordered appetizers, bento box, poke bowl. Needless to say our sushi never arrived, lady forgot to place an order I guess. We were done with main dish and did not ask for sushi pieces since we wanted them before main, and clearly stated that. Bento box was very mediocre, nothing special. Sushi cone was very good, best part of the dinner. Poke bowl was good but nothing special. We also got ice cream which was very mediocre as well. Overall, laud group of girls, waitress that forgot about our order, mediocre food... I don't think we are coming back.

Fast and good service, delicious and fresh food. I liked the poke and bento box the most, all with king salmon. I recommend this place

Oko in Rye, NY was delicious! I went about 3 weeks ago for my birthday and the food and experience was something to remember. I didn't want to forget to leave a great review. I tried the Omakase menu/service and the food was very impressive. This service is offered at the intimate bar but did not take away from the evening. The chef created small meals that were creative and unique, like a seasoned "oyster shot" served in a decorative glass, which is how the experience started and it just kept getting better. The sushi was certainly of high quality and very tasty. I was the most impressed by our server, Kendra, who described each unique meal serving with precise descriptions of the type of fish, ingredients and preparation, which simply added to the overall experience. She was wonderful! It's about an hour and half long serving session and highly recommended.. pricey for sure, but highly recommend!

It's okay. Not amazing - just okay. The miso soup is excessively salty, the wild salmon nigiri had just the tiniest piece of fish, there was a fish scale in my tuna hand roll...and the spicy sauce in the spicy tuna hand roll was way too much mayo and not nearly enough spicy (it basically just tasted like mayo). For these prices the whole thing should be a bit better.

A small fun eccentric bar in the middle of rye. Great choice of Japanese alcohol. They have fun cocktails and just an overall great vibe. Have soft serve on the menu! Can't go wrong with soft serve and cocktails in one place! We got the ooey gooey chocolate cake, if you are a fan of dark chocolate- you will not be disappointed.

Great Sushi place in the suburbs. Love their creative menu and always fresh ingredients. Personal favorites include the tempura and, from the sushi selection, the wagyu crispy, foie gras, and uni. Valentine's Day pre-fixe menu was amazing! I got the chef's selection once and didn't like the selection.

Did a walk in and dined in on a Sunday with bar seating. Was immediately greeted by the host and manager. My friend and I grabbed seats at the bar and Tiffany, the bartender was a great help in explaining the menu items. The manager also came over to check on us and explain the menu items with amazing detail. Now to the drinks, they are very good. A nice handcrafted cocktail - we had an old fashion and a Lychee Chawari. For food we tried the Mushroom Bao bun, Jonah Carb and Pork Dumplings, Scallop Hand Roll, tempura Shishito peppers and Shisho chips and dip. Everything was delicious and bursting with flavor. Will definitely be coming back. #EatWithAlexandra IG: @alexandra_andco

I was in search of a sushi place in Westchester to take my husband for his birthday and came across OKO so we decided to give it a try. We ordered a bunch of different things and although everything was delicious, our favorites were the hand rolls and crispy rice. The drinks were also very good! We will definitely be returning to try more of the menu.

If you want the best sushi of your life then look no further then OKO in Westport! Not only does it have the most amazing food, the staff is even greater. Everyone is attentive and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is great for date night dinners to large parties. If you do find yourself overwhelmed with the menu options please choose the "Chef's selection" as they will always give you the top notch choices of sushi, hand rolls, and tempura vegetables. This place, however, is a little pricey but worth every, single, penny!

Really great. Please bring the Brussels sprout tempura dish. It was the best of the non sushi menu items! The other new veggie dishes are *too* tempura-ish for my taste.

The spicy tuna wasn't anything special. But $11 for a tiny piece of ell! I mean come on, seriously? It's labeled on the menu as "from Japan". Tasted like it flew in from Japan last year.

Super playful take on presenting Japanese cuisine. The food is out of this world delicious. The owner is super nice and you can tell how much he cares about the guest experience and the quality of food they serve. Just look at the pictures I've taken as they taste good as how good they look!

It is everything you read about online. No disappointment! I ordered from them when they first opened but only doing curb side before the covid shut down. Even though it was takeout, their attention to detail shows. Can't wait to go back when their dine-in come back into service.

Really enjoy the service and atmosphere. I appreciate the chef's unique offerings - delicious!

My husband and I came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary and were blown away by the service and food. The food was phenomenal and really beautifully presented. Our waiter was lovely and treated us to a glass of champagne when we arrived - not many places take note when you mark you're celebrating a special occasion on the OpenTable reservation! The duck and foie gras gyozas were some of the most delicious dumplings I've ever had.

Amazing restaurant with high quality ingredients! Everything was delicious and fresh. The menu was extensive and the staff is really helpful at explaining each dish and making recommendations! Overall the food was great and the service was even better!! Tiffany, Kendra, and Marissa are all great! Very helpful, really nice, and superrrrr cute!!

The omakase dinner was spectacular. I would say that it's even better than some places in the city. The staff was attentive, friendly, and accommodating. I loved how the chef came out and explained each piece to us every round. All in all, OKO is an amazing restaurant that I will absolutely be returning to.

The service from each person was so fantastic and welcoming . The food too was fabulous. So delicious !!! Definitely going back there.

After trying their place in CT, we decided to give Rye a whirl. Wow. Great flavors, smart and attentive staff. Just a wonderful spot for some tasty and fresh treats. Every bite was like "oh...that is sooo good." Can't complain. We'll be back.

Wow, can't say enough good things about this place. Fantastic menu (Duck/Foie Gras is a favorite) but most importantly the staff is beyond top notch. Being blown away by the food is one thing, but the customer service was really the cherry on top. 10/10, would recommend...

My search for good sushi in Westchester led me to OKO in Rye. Ample outdoor seating but be sure to call early or the prime times will be gone. They do not accept online reservations for the guaranteed outdoor seating. First off, I would say that OKO is not really traditional sushi. They seemed to have researched flavor combinations and marinades, put together the menu of nigiri and then left it to their chefs to duplicate. So if you are looking for the traditional sushi counter experience with the chef choosing the best fish of the day for omakase, I would say this is not the right place. If you get past that, you will find delicious pieces and flavor profiles. Many of the pieces are marinated and have some wasabi so there is little soy sauce needed (if any). The 10 piece chef selection is not omakase. I note that it included a number of the more "standard" pieces (think sushi deluxe). Still no complaints. My daughter had the salmon teriyaki kids bento box and was very happy. Cocktails were awesome. Japanese Old Fashioned highly recommended if you like whiskey. Service was spot on. Will return.

This restaurant is truly something special. Beyond the food, the people were amazing - Chef Fecedio and server Rachel were excellent and true stand outs. I can't compliment them both enough. The food... wow. The flavors, presentation, and overall experience was amazing. (The crispies were my favorite). Thank you so much for coming to Rye, we will be back ASAP!

First time ever and will definitely be a regular. Can't recommend enough. We loved the cheifs special handrolls and dumplings.

Most food was good, The ice cream and the lobster ramen noodles were excellent.The crispy tuna was over priced and the rice was over fried. Other wise nice place.

Best sushi I have had in Westchester and would include in my top 10 when you toss in the city. Cool, modern atmosphere and super fresh, inventive sushi. This place is a keeper.

After confirming reservation twice. 1 via text and then via phone, we show up and they said it was cancelled. They sat us at the bar, pleasant enough. Bartender was lovely and helpful. Food mediocre. Sushi felt warm. Uni was underwhelming.

The fluke was the only good bite. The white Negroni was the best drink. The sticky tough awful unimaginative ribs were terrible. The chicken karage was poorly executed. Over fried burnt tough chicken on the bone.

This place was absolutely brilliant... The food, the service, the atmosphere was just amazing... Parking near by, serving inside and out, and impeccably clean. Imo, the fish were the highest quality and the tastes are out of this world... On tap sake (Bklyn Kura) was smooth, sweet, and delicious... Otoro, Chutoro, and Black Cod to die for... Would highly recommend this location and will definitely be back again...

The food was interesting but nothing really stood out. The staff was pleasant but un organized. I was pretty surprised that with so many visits to the table to check on us they left our table a mess. They delivered our appetizers but made us wait an uncomfortably long to come back with plates and then they couldn't be bothered to bus to the table. For the high end price I would expect the service to be a lot better.

Spectacular. Extremely fresh fish and other ingredients, prepared with perfect balance of tradition and creativity. Also a broad selection of Japanese dishes, from sushi to dumplings, tempura to be to boxes, all done with panache. Just a great experience overall.

Simply outstanding. Presentation and creativity of dishes was noteworthy and the food quality was distinguished. The menu offered a number of dishes well beyond the traditional rolls repeated at so many sushi restaurants.

I have never left a review on Yelp before. But their food has compelled me to do so. This is by far the best bento box I've ever had and the dankest bao bun.

Fantastic food and good service! Manhattan good quality food in the suburbs! So happy to see something else than the same old ordinary Italian and Chinese food restaurants.

Yummy sushi and bento boxes. We love the hand rolls and chicken and salmon teriyakis. Such a gem.