Rye Plaza

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

amazing food and staff! Grabbed a quick dinner to go but was delicious. I had the Fried Chicken, whipped goat cheese appetizer and a slice of lemon meringue.

My fiancé and I were excited to try this spot, but unfortunately the experience fell short. It took about 12–15 minutes before our server even greeted us, which set a poor tone from the start. The water tasted off (not what I’d expect from a place that presents itself as more upscale), and when my coffee arrived, the cup looked dirty—which I’ve included photos of. On the positive side, the cinnamon bun was delicious and honestly the highlight of our visit. However, the main course was very disappointing. I ordered the chicken and toast, which had no seasoning at all, and the toast itself was undercooked. For the price and the atmosphere they’re going for, I expected much better quality. Sadly, this is not a place I’d recommend or plan to revisit. If you’re looking for a good breakfast, I’d suggest going to snooze down the road instead.

Wanted a side from another menu item which I was happy to pay for and was told no. They are servings for 2 in each individual pre made just for that entree. They are not busy, it is late so probably won’t use it all before closing. Terrible. Service was awful. So was most of food. Goat cheese heirloom tart was all crust & tomatoes. The so called pickles are cucumbers sprinkled with vinegar. Ham gravy tasted like raw flour as did the breading on the fried chicken wing. The breading on the breast was good but all I. All I have had much better fried chicken. Never got salad I ordered. Deviled eggs gritty & leave an after taste that is unpleasant The honey goat cheese dip was the best thing we were served. Couldn’t get a side of collard greens even though it was late because it was a side for another dish even though I was willing to pay for it. They really don’t seem to have good customer service.

I got the Grilled Peach, Farro, & Arugula salad with fried chicken breast on top. It was SO GOOD. I find it baffling that the salads out here are as good, if not even slightly better, than what I get in California. Phenomenal food. Sat at the bar and the bartender was nice and attentive.

It was a hot and humid day and I stopped in just for a drink and a couple glasses of water. I sat at the bar and chatted with the bartender. She played an LP, which was fun. The bar area was nice and there were many gathered there for happy hour. They have sweet treats there too which looked delicious.

From the food to the service to the atmosphere, it was all amazing! We at at the Chefs Bar, and our server Lauren, the GM Milissa and the Chef Ben all were amazing! We went all out with cocktails, appetizer, steak and dessert, and everything was phenomenal! It is a privilege to be able to eat as well as we did at The Rye. We are absolutely planning our next visit and are excited to share this KC gem with our friends and family! Thank you Rye staff and especially Miss Milissa for an unforgettable night!!

My new favorite brunch spot. Service was fast and friendly. Food was fantastic and the Cinnamon roll was one of the best I've ever had.

Great brunch spot. Elevated casual - full bar, tons of cocktail options. Do NOT miss out on the fresh baked lemon meringue- perfection. I also loved my meal of sweet sausage, cornbread, greens and a jammy egg. So much flavor!

A casual spot with good food that's just a little pricey. Service was good. We were sat instantly on a Saturday morning for brunch. Our server came over almost immediately. Food: We got the cinnamon roll for $11. And this was a monster of a cinnamon roll. It was huge and easily shareable among 4 people. We were not warned before hand. The only thing we wished was that is was hot. It came out like warm instead. We also got the French toast and chicken. The chicken was a little dry and the meal was overall a little overcooked but it still had good flavor. We would have gotten a drink but decided $12 for a mimosa was just out of our price range. The ambiance is very casual they had the Saturday college football games on the tvs near the bar so the place is also family friendly. If you've got some extra cash to spend and you're in the area we would recommend but I'm sure there are other spots just as good and not as pricey nearby.

Stopped in for brunch on the plaza. Kate was our waitress. We received menu recommendations and gave them a try. Definitely didn't thoroughly review the menu item's ingredients when it came to my mom ordering shrimp & grits as it has shredded pulled pork atop the grits. It was a lot. She doesn't eat pork so we removed it. We let Kate know upon one of her check-ins with us. The grits and shrimp weren't all the flavorful. It's always interesting to see how restaurants put their own flavor to traditional dishes and this was definitely unique. My French toast slices were good, the syrup & butter gave it flavor. It looked like the chicken was going to be with the lightly crisp skin, which dropped off the chicken occasionally ended up being the flavorful part of the tenders. The chicken itself was not seasoned at all. It had no flavor to it. The appetizer, fried green tomatoes were tender but the cornmeal breading was very gritty. I've had cornmeal breading before but it was not overdone like this. Our dining experience involved periods of waiting when it came to getting our check after we finished eating and receiving the receipt after providing payment. There were more than a few occasions we couldn't find our waitress and asked someone else for things.

Three of us tried Rye for the first time. It was lunchtime and although we did not have a reservation we were seated at an inside table quickly We were pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. The recipes and seasonings were unique and delicious. Even their homemade hot sauce was fantastic. I had the Hot Honey Sausage with Braised Greens. The sausage really was spicy and it came with an egg served soft boiled with cornbread. I added the homemade hot sauce to the dish for even more heat and flavor. My friends had The Rye Breakfast and The Burnt Ends Hash. Each of them loved their dishes. We had no complaints and only praises. The service was stellar from Hostess to Server to Food Runner. Everybody did a great job. The view from the restaurant out the window is of Mill Creek Park and the fountain which really makes dining here special. I'll be back to try dinner!

My wife and I stopped in at Rye on the Saturday before Mother's Day after seeing a show at KC Rep UMKC. Alex was our server and he was amazing!! Please ask for him. We enjoyed the Beets & Berries Salad. My wife and I weren't starving, so we shared that and a 3-piece fried chicken plus some smashed potatoes. The salad was the best thing we ordered. The chicken was pretty good. The breading was thin and tasty. The hot sauce they brought was spectacular!! I had a Coors Banquet draft (yay for them having that!) and my wife enjoyed a nice Chardonnay. We were stuffed but I got a piece of strawberry rhubarb pie to take home. It was good but the chocolate chip cookie we got my wife was maybe the best I've ever had. Honestly, we didn't love the chicken, but Rye is so good we will be back. We enjoy both locations but Leawood is easier parking of course. I love that this location has a turntable and reel-to-reel player. Great touch inside. Don't forget to ask for Alex on the Plaza!

Food was SO beyond good. Everyone at the table was so pleased. Service was great and very kind. Ambiance is fun for a brunch and could be good for a date night! Would come here time and time again.

Great time at Rye! Not a bunch of people eating brunch. Service was fine. You would see your server and ask for something and for how non busy it was, feel wait time didn't add up with how long it took. The goat cheese spread my wife loved but just wasn't for me. The shrimp and grits was great! Probably the highlight meal of my trip to KC. Shrimp was JUMBO, pulled pork and as flavorful and a good touch with the grits. I would definitely come back if I am in the area.

The food was absolutely terrible. All of it. The "famous" fried chicken lacked seasoning and flavor. I didn't think anyone could mess up fried chicken but RYE definitely did. We tried the noodle dish and it was bizarre. Noodles with corn. Idk why we thought this would be a special dish. Mash potatoes were cold. The collard greens with the pork chop were good but really salty. The pork chop was better than the chicken but not great. We were in town for the Eagles/Chiefs game from Texas. So wanted to try more local restaurants. This one definitely did disappoint. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to my worst enemy. It was that bad.

Great food! Great service.. very nice place for breakfast or brunch.. pastry case , everything looks amazing.. full bars. I ordered the tomato tartar, I didn't realize it was cold but it was very good! Fried green tomatoes were also good. Panzanella salad was good. Great meeting spot. Look forward to coming back;-)

We had fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. Some of the best fried chicken I've had in KC. The meat was tender and juicy and the crust had just the right crunch and seasoning. We stopped in for lunch on Christmas Eve and were seated immediately. Great service and good food. The manager visited all the tables to check on everyone's meal and was friendly and personable. The ambiance was perfect for a Plaza restaurant, upscale but not fancy. Casual attire.

We didn't have a reservation but were seated on the patio rather quickly. James our waiter for the evening was very energetic and eager to serve us. He quickly took our drink orders and shortly after our entree selections for the evening. We all ordered and the food was brought out plated beautifully. Everything was fresh and tasty, which is what I love most about farm to table dining. The prices were affordable and the ambiance is great for girls night out or a date night with your person. I'd definitely recommend this to others.

Food was delicious, salad was great and has a refreshing vinaigrette. The service was okay and didn't get checked on was only given our food. The place itself was big and spacious. Make sure to make a reservation!

Came here for a business dinner. The service here is top notch, and the waiters pour a ton of attention into your party. One of the people in our party's order came out wrong (she ordered a filet mignon and she got a pork chop instead), and they took it back to the kitchen and gave her a $40 gift certificate for the mistake. Crazy!! They definitely know how to take care of their customers and want to make sure everything is as perfect as possible. The actual food was pretty good, but not astounding. Ordered the Dry Aged KC Strip steak medium rare with a side of bacon mac and cheese. And a bunch of appetizers. I think the only downside was the steak was too fatty for me, but I feel like that's something I should have expected when ordering steak. Loved the crab hushpuppies. Also loved the bacon mac and cheese. I don't know what the green stuff on top of the mac and cheese is, but it was bursting with flavor. I think they used a ton of butter or oil or something because it made me feel pretty heavy. I also don't drink alcohol, so I asked the waitress for a surprise fruity mocktail. I think they got me something with ginger ale. It was delicious, yum! i'd skip the mocktail that's on their regular menu though. I don't quite remember what it was, but it was too bitter for me personally. Definitely a good date night place. But it's a bit out of budget for me. If it wasn't someone else's treat, I don't think I'd frequent this place myself.

We had a group brunch reservation and it was such a great spot. They had a good drink menu, good brunch items and their big cinnamon roll was delicious.

There are a lot of options on this menu. The fried chicken was excellent and center stage. I had the duck which was had to many components to fully enjoy - mustard, greens and spatzle. Too much in my opinion but the chicken we ordered for the table saved the day. The cocktails were perfect. Their pies are worth trying!

This was the perfect place for my holiday Christmas party!! I'm a big fan of the pies here! This was my first time trying the food it was great! I would definitely recommend the shrimp and grits, the egg appetizers were super yummy.

The steak was excellent, very well made. Meet is very tender and juicy, and just the right amount flavors of the spices and sauce. Great place to have holiday party.

My sister and I came here for lunch during restaurant week. The atmosphere is great and it's right on the plaza with a parking garage a 3 minute walk away as well as street parking which was a huge plus for us. We both ordered the Caesar salad and two pieces chicken meal. I ordered an espresso martini as well. The Caesar salad was fresh and the croutons were well seasoned with hints of garlic, but it tasted like someone had added salt on top of the salad which caused the dish to be extremely salty and take away from the experience. The fried chicken meal looked and tasted as if everything was made in house which we appreciated. The wings were moist and the larger breast piece was as well (although my sister's was a bit dry in places). The potatoes had a nice texture with a buttery and subtle sour cream taste. The pickles offered a nice bite to cut through the heaviness of the dish. However, the potatoes and chicken were both undersalted, which was very noticeable after the oversalted Caesar salad. The espresso martini was great, they made the espresso fresh. Overall, the ambiance was great and you could tell they made everything in house with an emphasis on local ingredients. However, the inconsistencies in the seasoning on the salad/entree dishes did effect the experience in a negative way.

I have been wanting to try Rye for awhile and we finally were able to for Sunday brunch and it did not disappoint! First of all we were seated right away and the staff was fantastic! Ashley was our server and she was so nice and attentive. Also Bruno was so nice and helped us with a school scavenger hunt my daughter was completing. We ordered the cinnamon roll to share and it was the best I've ever had. My husband and I shared the fried chicken sandwich and every bit of it was delicious! House made pickles too hit the spot! My daughter had the pancakes and we all agreed they were best pancakes we have had. Crispy edges and delicious flavor even without syrup. The restaurant is set up so cool like an old tavern. Open and a bit loud but that didn't bother us. Can't wait to go back. I legit will be dreaming about the cinnamon roll.

It was my first time in for brunch. It was busy, but since we made a reservation we didn't have a wait. The vibe was classy and energetic. Our server was friendly and attentive. It was three of us and we split the cinnamon roll. It was huge and ohh so good. They serve it warm- ours wasn't but it was still delicious. Had peach Bellinis and they were fabulous. Limited options for gluten free or vegans. Mildly disappointed that more options weren't available. My brunch mates ordered the shrimp and grits which she said was divine. Other friend ordered the steak and eggs with crispy hash brown and she said it was very good. I ended up ordering the spicy chicken Sammy with fries. The chicken breast was huge and hung over the bun. It was good. Took a slice of lemon meringue pie to go - because you can't leave without having a slice of pie. They do have a private room so it's a great spot for groups. Probably wouldn't come back for brunch because of the limited vegan/vegetarian options but will definitely go back for happy hour.

What a fun and comfortable place to enjoy a meal with friends and family! The ambiance when you walk in is very cool with just the perfect lighting and tone to get you in the mood for a great meal! We had a large group and everyone enjoyed their food. I personally had the Hanger Steak which was cooked perfectly to medium rare tenderness. The fries... the fries were sooo good. Seasoned well with a crispy outside but tender potato-ey inside. I could have eaten an entire basket of these. Next time I will definitely ask for more fries! Pro tip- make room for dessert, share the desserts, they are a good size and quite delicious.

Rye was egg-cellent! I went to celebrate my birthday with some friends, and we had an egg-ceptional time. They took reservations, and we were whisked to our seats in no time. We ordered lattes, and they were latte-ally amazing! You dough-nut want to miss the cinnamon roll--it was hands down the best I've ever had! As for the eggs benedict, it was eggs-traordinary! Definitely a toast-worthy spot for any occasion!

Rye still has it after all these years, y'all. It's amazing to have a great LOCAL spot on the Plaza, especially as it's in a major state of flux right now. This spot should be high on anybody's list of spots to peruse when venturing out on the Plaza, IMO. Most recently, we hit this for birthday brunch for my wife as we've found it's a way better time for the kids to tag along than a dinner might be. We had: -The famous Rye cinnamon roll, shared four ways. It's perfection, with loads of frosting and perfectly baked cinnamon dough. -Black coffee that has a great flavor + a cappuccino, dito. -The Rye Breakfast; a biscuit and small side of gravy, two eggs, a piece of bacon, piece of sausage, and the best hash brown I've had in a while. -Kids split a gigantic pancake which is crispy, buttery and tasty all the way around. -Wife had Eggs Benedict and it got rave reviews as well. Simply put, EVERYTHING was so good and the service was nice as well. Vibes were high. I've been here a bunch over the years, including dinner and it always lands well. One thing that stands out from the past, a late summer dish, their Heirloom Tomato Salad. I could've just eaten ten plates of this and called it a night. Late summer heirloom tomatoes over a yogurt cheese labneh with some crisp sweet corn to contrast. (Side note, they won't have tomatoes off season which is a great sign. No one wants those hard, whitish "tomatoes," and to me it shows their commitment to real, local produce) I made a reservation on Tock which in theory was easy enough, but it was a bit annoying that I also had to call and wait on hold to confirm my reservation, as well as confirm it again via text a day later. All in all, this spot does an amazing job without an atmosphere that "tries too hard" and it's in a perfect spot on the eastern edge of the Plaza overlooking the Nichols fountain. If it's been a minute since you've been here, I'd highly recommend it!

THE BRUNCH OMG We did have a reservation for Saturday morning, I was impressed it wasn't super busy because this place is bomb. First, the cinnamon rolls. These are as big as my head. And I was amazed that it was moist and delicious all the way through. SO GOOD. I got the whipped goat cheese and my husband got the burnt end hash. So much flavor. Everything seems so fresh. Large portions. Just perfect. I would love to try everything on the menu. I got a side of the hashbrowns too and omg. Literally the whole experience was so great. I also got tea and they served it in a teapot. It was loose leaf and so fresh. Such a great spot and I highly recommend it.

I'm sad to rewrite this review in this way, as Rye has been one of my favorite brunch places in the past. We had a reservation and were seated quickly, and then waited, what felt like, forever to place orders. Our drinks came out quickly and our food took a while. I got the fried chicken sandwich. The sandwich was good, but my fries were cold and not crispy. My husband got the quiche, which he's gotten before, and the portion size was significantly smaller. In general, this visit was just not as good as past visits.

Stopped in Kansas City while driving from Minnesota to Houston. For a family event. I asked the bar man at the hotel where was a place to go and he pointed me here, I am so glad he did. First I ordered house made pork rinds they were good although the first couple I had were chewy and not that perfect crisp I prefer Next was the standard wedge salad here need a bit more dressing due to the large amount of lettuce. In my opinion nothing new here and that is fine it's a classic for a reason Then their famous fried chicken. It was fine high quality bird that was properly brined and the super light thin crust was nice yet over all I felt it needed salt especially when adding the ham gravy which was surprisingly close to grandma's I came in early in a weekday no reservation and ate alone. I felt comfortable and the server was always there exactly when I needed him so great job in front of house. I highly reccomend going here if you are near the St Luke hospital or anywhere nearby and craving good food and a cocktail

Do not come to this establishment if you are a person of color. The only decent items were the hot wings and the fries and I personally give the wings a 5 and the fries a 6. For my entree I got the 3 piece fried chicken it came with a leg, a thigh and a mystery jumbo wing. The chicken was utterly awful, it had no seasonin. I had to add my own salt. And to top it off the ribs were dry and could barely get the meat off of the bone. In conclusion if you value your tastebuds you will not visit this establishment.

Walked right in at 11:30am on a Sunday for Brunch. They have a decent selection for Brunch and offer a lunch menu as well. They are known for their cinnamon roll so of course we had to try it! Tastes like Grandma's homemade recipe. It is as big as a small plate and can serve the whole table. Or you can hog it all to yourself. Wasn't too impressed with the french toast. It comes with walnuts and fresh fruit (blueberries) but didn't opt for either for person preference so it looks bare. Seemed like a smaller portion but was more than enough between a cinnamon roll and side of bacon. Nice upscale restaurant with a large dining room and even private room for events. Staff were attentive and friendly. I will come back to dine again!

Super shady bar program. All the commentary here is direct from their GM. TLDR; they admit to underpouring (their standard pour is 1oz vs 1.5oz US standard) and overcharging (their standard cocktail pour is an automatic double). Skip their spirits menu here - it is a hustle to say the least. Might as well pass on the whole establishment. I ordered a Manhattan with dinner (which was delicious). I subbed Whistle Pig 10yr Rye for this cocktail (advertised as $16 on the menu vs ~$15 for standard manhattan). When my bill came, the manhattan was $35 = $32 for the whiskey + $3 for making the manhattan. Shocked at the cost, I asked the waiter (clueless), who directed me to the GM. I asked them where this information about their custom order cocktails was mentioned on the menu? They stated it was (they showed me the menu and it was not) and I asked why the waiter didn't mention they were doing something so non-standard... I was meant with blank stares and excuses. I gave them every chance to make it right but they never did. Needless to say this was a total failure, if not predatory towards their customers. One can only imagine if they are so determined to screw over their customers at the bar, what's going on in the kitchen... I've been coming to Rye for close to a decade (frequenting their Leawood location). This will be my last trip, and I suggest it should be yours as well.

We came here for hubs because it was his birthday! We always try to find someplace we've never been. It was a whole family affair. I made reservations for 12:30 and we got there right on time thanks to Plaza parking. We were seated immediately. They were pretty busy so I'm glad I made that reservation. For starters, we both had the Ceasar Salad. The 14 year old took my croutons as he always does everywhere I order Salad. The Salad was good but could have used mlre.dressing for me. For our meals, I had the Chicken Fried Steak, hubs had the Burnt End Hash, the 14 hear old had Pancakes, bacon and eggs, and the little one had Mac & Cheese. As you can see from the photo, my Chicken fried steak was HUGE! It was a KC strip and it was fried very well. Could have been more seasoned and that's with the Gravy and mash potatoes underneath. My eggs were supposed to be over medium but I'm convinced that no one knows what that means so I'm going to stop ordering them that way. They were basically over easy. Nothing to take stars away but an observation. The 14 year old liked the pancakes and bacon and said the eggs were eggs. Hubs liked his meal and said it was different. The little one liked the Mac and Cheese. Hubs also had some beer that I can't tell you the name (sorry). I had my usual unsweetened iced tea with lemon and lemonade. Overall, it was a nice brunch and we may be back for a dinner date or even family dinner.

We love coming here for the holidays during brunch. During Easter we had the best brunch with mimosas. Highly recommend making a reservation during the holiday season. Their cinnamon rolls are amazing, but make sure you get there early because they will sell out. Parking is available nearby, but not the easiest. Staff was friendly and food came out quickly. They have a great bar program and all our food was super flavorful.

Food-4/5 Service-5/5 Atmosphere-4.5/5 We went here for a Saturday brunch and I enjoyed it. We made a reservation,which I would recommend, and we were seated right away. The menu has several brunch staples like biscuits and gravy, pancakes, and eggs Benedict. You can also order from their lunch menu that has a burger, fried chicken sandwich, and shrimp and grits. I chose the pancakes with a side of bacon and the bacon was cooked perfectly. A little crispy but overall the perfect chewiness. The pancakes were massive and there was no way I could eat all of them but they lacked a bit of flavor to me and the texture was a little too pillowy but they were pretty good! If you're looking for a spot to have a good brunch, I would definitely check it out!

I had a great experience visiting here for the first time last week. Stopped in with some friends and sat at the bar to order drinks. The bartender was very friendly and knew his way around the menu. He made some great recommendations and I ended up trying one of the seasonal drinks called the Huntsman. It was exactly what I was looking for. I also tried the cheese curds appetizer which were great, super fluffy and perfectly crispy with a great little dipping sauce on the side. I'll definitely have to come back for a full meal sometime. The ambiance is great and the best way I can describe it is a very boujee appearance with a relaxed vibe. I felt underdressed but fit right in with the mix of people that were there.

My parents, husband and I came here around 10:45 on a Saturday. Here's how it went: Ambiance: the mood is very relaxed and all staff we interacted with were very kind and helpful! Cleanliness: the women's restroom was out of toilet paper but had it on top of the dispenser. Otherwise very clean! Food: My husband had the French toast, my parents split the chicken fried steak and I had the biscuits and gravy. My parents both said the mashed potatoes for this meal were incredible and the actual chicken fried steak was good. My husband said that his French toast was good but a tad burnt. My biscuits and gravy were ok, there was a lot of biscuit and not a lot of gravy. Also, it's served with a salad which is a bit odd. I feel like fresh fruit would have been a better side for a breakfast item like biscuits and gravy.

Went to a shower here. The staff was super kind and efficient. The space was great for what it was. The cinnamon rolls are always highly touted, my family loves the banana cream pie. I will say I won't be buying a mimosa here again... it's a silly high price for what it is.

First: The location is the Mill Creek Building which has the most photographed KC Plaza fountain we call The Four Horses right out front; so it's easy to find. Everything you eat from drinks to bakery items to meals ar made to perfection; the skill of the culinary staff is obvious at Rye Plaza. Literally nothing you order will disappoint. Get their divine pancakes or French Toast or other breakfast items or order a light OR hearty lunch. You'll absolutely love it!

We had a lovely meal with drinks. Our server (I think her name was Ashley) was absolutely amazing! She was always checking in, providing food updates, and making sure we were enjoying ourselves. I ordered an espresso martini and it was delicious, very smooth. I also had a Caesar salad with chicken and the loaded baked potato. Everyone at our table said their meal was a 10/10. Inside is a beautiful space was a variety of table and bar seating. I'll definitely be back!

THE BEST CINNAMON ROLL IN TOWN! That's all I have to say and that's all you have to know.

I was traveling for business and stopped by for a late lunch. I found parking immediately outside on the street, no meters. I was alone and thought I would save a table for other patrons and so I chose to be seated at the bar, alone. I liked the restaurant atmosphere. It was well done and had a classic style to it. The only two issues I observed were that the overhead vents had a dark gray outline on the ceiling tile with accompanying dark gray dust bunny stalactites waiting to drop down onto you or your food. I then noticed that all of the barstools needed reupholstering. I had the Caesar salad which is simple but can be so wrong with soggy lettuce, too much/little dressing or lettuce stalks included for example. Rye's was delicious with fresh and crisp lettuce with just the right amount of dressing. I selected the chicken and dumplings for my meal. The large bowl was deceptively shallow with the entrée. The broth was rich and delicious and included a fair amount of chicken and nice clumps of bacon. It was topped with plenty of dense, herb dumplings. Unfortunately, the dish was ruined by the celery. I eat celery regularly, but I have never tasted celery like this before. It tasted sour. I tried many pieces in the dish and had a repeated experience. I know, I repeatedly performed the same error. I was only hoping it might have been a bad piece. I did not eat any further and requested my check. I had eaten quite a bit and therefore could not send it back which is fine. I did not penalize the barmaid for the main course and gave her a nice tip. The host came over to chit chat with me out of boredom I assume since the restaurant had nearly emptied by that time. He asked about my meal and so I told him about the celery. I have no doubt that the comment went no further leaving future guests to succumb to the bad celery.

This review is solely based on the food. It was not good. I felt like my chicken could have been cooked longer. It was barely done. Everything here is really expensive like I think we spent $100 in. All I had was chicken and my daughter had pasta. We had no drinks besides water and the food was forgettable. That's just my opinion. The service was pretty good. That's all I got

I always wanted to try out the food at this location, so my girlfriend and I decided to stop here for a date night. Food 4/5: Chicken Three Pieces and Fried Cheese Curds * The chicken was fresh, juicy, and the skin had a nice crunch. However, the taste I was not the biggest fan of, as I felt it was missing flavor and was slightly plain. * The fried cheese curds had great flavor and when paired with the buttermilk ranch, they make an excellent pair. * The serving size of both the chicken and cheese curds were more than what I expected and they were filling. Service 5/5 * The server was nice, respectful, and helpful. * The server checked our table while we were eating and asked if everything tasted good and if we needed anything else which I appreciated. Ambiance 5/5 * The atmosphere was relatively calm even on a busy day. I appreciated the relaxing environment and how the tables were set. Overall 4/5 * While the service and ambiance were great, the food fell somewhat short of the five star experience. * I definitely recommend this location to anyone wanting to have a good experience paired with good food. I plan on coming back here to try a different item from their menu.

Service and food are excellent this place will never let you down anytime. Whether packed or empty, you will get the best treatment ever and the best food! It's endlessly fresh. Kudos again to the staff.

Food and service was incredibly slow, despite only one other table in the restaurant. One of our four-party's order, a simple hamburger, didn't arrive with the rest and took over 15 minutes to finally show up. Server and manager seemed totally disinterested in providing a welcoming experience. I went there several years ago and had such bad service. Sad to say things have not improved.

Servers are always great here. Food is great. Those grits they have seasonal tea parties that I like to go to. 5/5

Cute spot on the plaza. Menu was not a big as I thought it would be but there is breakfast or lunch options. We sat at the bar since we had no reservation. The water had a weird taste to it. Other than the water I enjoyed my peach bellini and salmon toast with side salad. Light, filling and tassteeee. Love me some salmon toast.

We stopped in for a couple of drinks in the afternoon. This place had a laid back comfortable atmosphere. The bartender...wish I could remember his name...was exceptionally personable. And beyond the personality, he did good in making my Old Fashioned. I can't speak to the food, but the dessert we tried (banana cream pie) was very very good. If I recall, their chef and/or pastry chef...I believe the bartender said how they/he/she were fairly accomplished. And if you look at the place and see how well put together/coordinated the place is, on the inside. I doubt the owners/mgmt overlooked the most significant detail of the food quality. All thumbs up for this place on The Plaza of KC...

My husband and I have been going every Christmas for three years now and we absolutely love it. We typically get the steak (which is fantastic), but this time we ordered the half chicken and it was wonderful! The Brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes are fantastic, and so is the Caesar salad. I love their cocktails as well. We just love the atmosphere so much!!

If it's good enough for Travis & Taylor, it's good enough for me. Haha! But seriously, Rye has always been my favorite brunch spot in Kansas City. The aesthetic and ambiance feels high-end without an over-the-top price tag. And the staff is super professional. Ordering the cinnamon roll to share is a MUST. I love their eggs benedict. Their cocktails are divine - especially the espresso martini, bee's knees and pimm's cup. For lunch, especially during Restaurant Week, I love their gnocchi. One day I'll try their chicken and dumplings! And, of course, they are known for their pies for a reason. If you're too stuffed, take a slice to-go or order one next holiday season and impress your friends and family!

Nice spread on the menu with solid drinks and options for everyone food-wise. Friendly staff and quick service delivering food and drinks.