Rye Street Tavern

If you're in the area, worth a stop. The service from Solomon E. and the staff this morning, is enough reason to visit the area and eat here. He is quite possible the finest I have had the pleasure of meeting in a very long time. That is but something I say not lightly and almost never... (this is the first person I might recommend for his own Google review spot) The second best thing here was the food. While we didn't have much, the simple dishes we had were stellar. Flavorful and made with a detail that I didn't expect. Will come back with friends for a dinner service based on today. While I didn't photo them, the bartender is on point. I like to throw oddball requests and the bartender handled The Bloody and the Brown Derby we ordered without missing a beat. Right on point, good birthday selection for the Brown Derby too Will be back, thanks Solomon from your blockbuster friend 😂

This place is really nice. I believe you need a reservation because it stays packed. The food taste fresh and cooked to perfection. The Sea Cuterie Appetizer was excellent with grilled shrimp lump crab and oyster Rockefeller. It's great for people to share. The George's Bank Scallops with cauliflower was excellent and the Bell and Evans Cornish Hen was delicious and stuffed with Greens. Oh and the Boots with the Fur hot drink was simply delicious. This is a must visit.

This place is still new to Baltimore so my friends and I decided to try. The filet and baked mac and cheese were good. The crab cake isn’t the best , but my friends loved the shrimp. The only downside was the service. Being a server myself, it seemed a little unorganized but we did come during the late night which is part of the reason I am still giving 5 stars. While our server forgot two things we ordered, he fixed them very quickly. For the ladies, they also have a ton of cute places in and outside the restaurant to take pictures but be mindful of the time they close if booking a late reservation. While the website let us make a reservation on a Friday for 11:15, they close at 12am and make you have your food in by 11:30. So we were scolded by a manager while trying to take pictures after dinner. Otherwise it was good, I will be coming back.

We really enjoyed Rye Street, the food was excellent and the service was also very good. Our favorites were the Market Salad, the Crab and Avocado Dip and the Salmon entree. The only slight bumps in the road were when the hostess tried to seat us in the bar despite making a reservation well in advance and seeing that the dining room was busy but not full and the free parking lot which was small and full. All in all I strongly recommend Rye Street Ravens and will certainly go again. Note: the place is on the pricey side but not unreasonable at all when compared to similar quality places.

beautiful place. excellent service. food was excellent and high quality. had the steak frittes and i highly recommend the creamy spinach side with any dish. everything was seasoned perfectly. the salad was nice. service is outstanding. thank you

EVERYTHING ordered was delicious and satisfying. Especially after an hour wait. I highly suggest making a reservation. Scallops are the best I’ve ever had in my life! Melt in your mouth good. Salmon was cooked to perfection. Rolls reminded me of thanksgiving. Service was A1. Sara was amazing. Rye street will be placed in my rotation.

Stopped by Rye Street Tavern to celebrate a friend's birthday on a Saturday afternoon. A lively busy restaurant and fell in love with the views of the harbor. Pretty good food and great space for dinner. Environment Beautiful restaurant with tons of space and large windows that bring in a ton of natural light which I love. There is also seating outside with great views of the water. There is plenty of space for seated dining. It gets pretty busy and can be kind of loud with all of the people. Overall we were comfortable and had a good time. Service The service was mixed from okay to pretty good. Our server was helpful and guided us through the menu. At times the service was kind of slow and took a while for some of the food to come out but it wasn't terribly annoying. I think they were all things that can be fixed if we were to visit again. Food and drinks Overall the food was pretty good. The highlights were the fried chicken wings with old bay-honey butter and the warm parker house rolls. I got the steak and potatoes and they were pretty good. I would happily return to try other items on the menu. For desert I had the brownie sundae. That mac and cheese was okay. It was pretty good! Overall the food was solid and worth giving another try. Overall My experience at Rye Street Tavern was pretty good. Great space with beautiful and a menu thats worth exploring. I would definitely try again.

This is a must for your next date night. If you are ever in Baltimore looking for a great place to eat or just hang out, this is the spot. The food and service are top notch. The views are stunning in every area of the restaurant. They also offer outdoor seating to better take in the beautiful scenery. The outdoor bar is one of the best I have ever seen and it sits right on the water. Go ahead and add this restaurant to your go to list.

Ok so I was tired as idk what last Sunday from a full week and weekend of work. I had to cater a brunch for a couple and came home to an empty fridge and an empty stomach I was so tired so I searched through Uber eats for food but my heart knew I wouldn't get the full experience I deserved for my hard work so I googled "seafood near me" ( im in west Baltimore). Rye Street Tavern popped up and had a few things on the menu that I was craving ( oysters and bread pudding to be exact). So I peeled myself out of bed lol, took the less than 15 minutes drive there and was kind of shocked that I hadn't known about it before being that I found out it was a part of Clyde's restaurant group! My favorite in Dc!!! ( old ebbitt grill too). So anyway, there was plenty of parking when I arrived around 7:30/8. It was dark but I could tell it is scenic during the day so I'll be going back when it gets warm. The host was nice and directed me to the bar. It was pretty quiet, a basketball game was on and it just felt cozy- exactly what I needed because I was exhausted I started with 6 oysters ,cant remember the name. But they were pretty good, fresh. I also ordered the Wark Parker House Roll that came with honey butter ( soooo good). I then ordered the Rye Street Seafood Cocktail which came with 2 oyster Rockefeller, shrimp, bread and lump crab in drawn butter!! Omg! Everything was so good! I could've stopped there but I came for fish! Lol so thats what I ordered next! The Bluegrass Spiced Salmon w/ potatoes and broccolini. It was different but good! I didn't eat all of it because I couldn't leave without trying the bread pudding so I did just that. I ordered an extra scoop of vanilla not because I could handle any more food lol but I assumed it woukd be a tiny scoop. To my surprise, the entire dessert was huge..shareable even. It was delicious Needless to say I took most of it to go lol. I had a really great experience for a chill Sunday night. Emily was very entertaining behind the bar as well. Prices were great ( $100 flat was my bill) and the restaurant was just nice overall. 10/10 for me. I'll definitely be back, especially on a night when I need to just decompress i dont drink so I have no idea about cocktails but Emily had to make about 500 Chamboard lemon drop martinis for a table maybe give it a try! Tell her I sent you!

Oooooo, I like! I don't know what took me so long, but I finally found my way to the Baltimore peninsula. One of my friends was on my side of town so we decided to do dinner at Rye Street Tavern. I was impressed from the moment I walked through the doors. The staff was friendly. Everybody greeted us and especially our server Nick. He accommodated all of our needs, answered all of our questions, and even gave us advice regarding the menu which was very helpful. We both ordered the sea-cuterie, which was amazing! It's the seafood take on a charcuterie board. GET IT?! SEA- cutierie! Lol. It came with three amazingly large shrimps, crab meat in butter sauce, toast to soak up the better, and oysters rockafella. What else do you need? Well, I'll tell you what you need. The espresso martini. It was delicious. Of course they use the Sagamore liquors, but you can have them replaced the whiskey with vodka, which is what I did. By the way, the place is huge. They have a downstairs, upstairs, several bar areas. It's like your dining in a mansion. There were a lot of people in there and as the night went on the vibe got progressively loud but, not overwhelming. The whole area, the Baltimore Peninsula, is a vibe and I'm glad I finally made my way down there! But the rice Street tavern is a gem. It has its own parking lot, but that was full. On my way out I managed to snag a spot as somebody had just left. There's plenty of parking in the whole area, but you may have to walk a few steps if their parking lot is full. The view is amazing. I saw some kayaks there so there may be a rental place there as well. But that's for another post. But he definitely need to check out Rye Street Tavern! Oh, and I got the bread pudding to go. I love me a good bread pudding and this one did not disappoint!

FOOD- 5/5. I got the chicken bowl and it was FANTASTIC. Our waiter recommended it to me and I'm so glad I went with it. I was a bit shocked when I saw that there were apple slices in it but it pulled everything together so nicely. A mixture of sweet and savory. Definitely recommend this dish if you're looking for something light but filling and flavorful! SERVICE- 4.5/5. I would say he checked up on us a bit too frequently? Very grateful for his attentiveness but it almost felt as if he wanted us out AMBIANCE- 5/5. Amazing. No florescent lighting. Plenty of seating areas. I believe there's a lower bar and an upper bar. Great experience overall. Definitely will be back

Stopped at Rye Street Tavern for a quick bite to eat and really enjoyed my brunch meal. I have never been to this tavern before and was very expressed with the customer service and their affordable brunch menu. Many people came here either dressed up or in casual wear. This is such a nice Tavern with great food and views of the water.I will come back for their brunch again as I had a pleasant time.

What a disappointing combination of poor service and lackluster cuisine. We came to celebrate a family member's birthday and left incredibly underwhelmed. Having dined at Rye Street pre-pandemic, we were excited to return for the first time since its re-opening. I should have known that the night was going in the wrong direction when we were seated nearly 30min beyond our reservation. The service throughout the meal was mediocre at best. The waitstaff did not feel present or attentive, taking significant time to take our orders, return for check ins, etc. The drink menu was fine, but nothing earth shattering. I tried two red wines, both of which lacked much character. For starters, we shared the Warm Parker House Rolls (warm? Try room temp and haphazardly thrown on a plate), Fried Chicken Wings, Orange Marmalade Glazed Carrots and Salt-Roasted Red Beets. The chicken wings got a thumbs up from the meat eaters at the table. As the vegetarian, I found the carrots and beets to be quite lackluster. Orange Marmalade? I didn't get a hint of orange citrus on the carrots. The beets (truly roasted?) tasted more pickled than anything else. For the mains, two members of our party ordered the Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, which received strong marks. I went with the Butternut Squash Campanelle, which was probably the strongest bite of the night for me. The pasta was al dente and reasonably fresh tasting. The finely diced butternut added a nice textural component to the dish and subtle sweetness. I found the amount of Gruyère and Parmesan a bit heavy though, and had to throw in the towel about halfway through. The Chicken and Mushroom Fettuccine was similarly found to be reasonable flavorful but heavy. At the end of the meal, a Salted Caramel Bread Pudding order was brought out with a candle. This was quickly tossed on the table with no "Happy Birthday" or acknowledgement. While tasty, this presentation left us with a sour aftertaste. Overall, I don't think we'll be back anytime soon. There are far better options in the Bmore food scene.

Needed a place for a statewide meeting and Rue Street is easily accessible from the hwy. There are private rooms with minimum charge. For 8 people we were on the bubble of hitting that charge but went with a table in the bar instead. Waiter was excellent and personable. Foot was great. Tots and pork belly was all pork belly perfectly sliced and cooked. The tot squares were good, different from expected and only a few of them. Scallops and grits had amazing scallops, flavorless grits and no gravy. Still a dish worth trying. The winning piece is the view and the setting. Successful event complemented by the restaurant.

Had dinner here for the first time with my little sister. The restaurant is on the water and is beautifully decorated inside. Our server was extremely friendly though a bit slow. The food was tasty! We shared the parker house rolls with honey butter to start. My sister got the chicken fingers with fries, we shared a side of baked mac and cheese and I had the single crabcake entree. I had a lemon drop martini as my cocktail and we shared a brownie sundae for dessert.

I love the food and drinks here at Rye Street Tavern. They are not overly priced, but they offer high quality menu items. I got an Aperol Spritz and they added a dehydrated blood orange, which I thought was a classy touch. I also got their Market Salad ($16), which came with candied walnuts, Asian pear, apple slices, and cheese. The white balsamic vinaigrette was the perfect addition of acidity to this salad. They also have oysters, which are half off during their oyster happy hour (Monday to Friday, 3pm-6pm & 10pm-Close). Our server, Lexi, was really kind and knowledgeable about the menu items.

This restaurant has a very high scale, yet chill and relaxed vibe. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the ambiance. Service was amazing, Alexandra was extremely nice and allowed us to take our time without feeling rushed. The Shrimp Spaghettini was delicious and creamy. I also got the Espresso Martini and the Crab Artichoke dish, and I would recommend both.

Great parking. Ambiance and decor had a nice local touch. Loved the 50% Off Oysters Happy Hour, which seems like it's typically 4 options. The Butternut Squash Soup was a little disappointing as it just tasted like heavy cream. The Scallop Entree was amazing, as was the glazed carrots. Looking forward to coming back and trying this place out again.

This was actually our second visit to Rye Street Tavern. Unfortunately, our first experience wasn't great, but our friends gifted us a gift card, so we decided to give it another try. I'm glad we did because this visit was so much better! Since I'm doing Dry January, I ordered a non-alcoholic cocktail called Apple of My Eye, and it was so good! The flavors of orange, cinnamon, and clove really stood out. I had to stop myself from finishing it before the appetizers even arrived. I love that they offer zero-proof cocktails! For appetizers, my husband and I shared the calamari, which was tasty. But if you order anything here, make sure it's the oysters! They were some of the best I've ever had. The Wellfleet oysters, in particular, were my favorite--so fresh. For the main course, my husband had the strip frites. While the portion was on the smaller side, the sauce was delicious, and the steak was cooked perfectly medium rare. I had the short rib rigatoni, and I really enjoyed it. There was a generous portion of tender short ribs mixed in. I had to pack the rest to go! For dessert, my husband was thrilled to see soft serve on the menu--it brought out his inner kid! I chose the apple streusel and loved it, especially the crunchy topping. Our service was outstanding. MICHAEL, our server, did an exceptional job. He was attentive, personable, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Truly a great guy! Overall, we had a wonderful experience and hope Rye Street Tavern continues to thrive. The Baltimore Peninsula is such an exciting area and a great addition to the city.

Recently came here for a bday brunch. Hadn't visited since the re-vamped but, glad I did. The space is a nice wooden and metal modern look. On this visit I had the crab cake platter with broccolini. Delish. Crab cake was true jumbo lump and broiled to perfection. The broccolini was a bit too tangy. Also while here I had the deviled egg appetizer. Nice filling. Not over mayonnaisey. Our server was the right amount of attentive and courteous. Will definitely visit again. Maybe sit in another area though. It was very drafty in the area we were seated in.

We went here for the first time to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday! I was impressed by the ambience as well as the holiday decor. Our waitress was very nice and pleasant (I don't remember her name ) She recommended some dishes. I decided to get the sea cuterie and it didn't disappoint. It was absolutely amazing!! I started to order another to take home! Cooked to perfection! The only con was that our food took awhile to come out but the drinks made Up for that! We shall return!

Met with some friends on a Friday evening. Most of the parking lot was closed off due to large construction trucks. I kept circling the lot until someone left. Apparently, you also have to scan a qr code to receive 2 free hours of parking there. Bathrooms are all on the second floor. There is an elevator. Bathrooms were large and clean. The most pleasant gentleman in a wheelchair greeted us at the door. If I was bold enough, I would have asked for is number Drinks were strong and tasty. Nic mixed crowd. Oysters were good. Happy hour 3-6pm

One of my fav restaurants. Rye street never disappoints. The entire menu and the raw bar absolutely delicious. I bring all my friend and out of town guess here. Love summers outdoors. . Highly recommend

Service was great. Sharon took care of our party of two. She made excellent food and beverage recommendations. Portions were huge. We started with the honey old bay wings. They were quite sticky- more honey than I expected but I would definitely order them again. I had the challah French toast with sausage. It was so good but I couldn't finish it. I took over half of it home and finished it for breakfast the next day. I'm happy it reheated well! My friend wanted to finish with something sweet so we ordered the bread pudding. I would definitely order it again.

First time here, after getting rave reviews from friends/family members. Couldn't get a seat at the bar because there were too many patrons congregating in front of it (not seated, but blocking the seats). The table my husband and I got was wobbly and right behind the standing/drinking patrons. Ordered gumbo and squash soup. Average on both. Drinks were good, though a limited beer selection. Bread was best part of what I ate. Husband orders codfish appetizers and we shared crab and artichoke dip (not a lot of crabmeat). Waitress was very accommodating. Maybe it's better with warmer weather and seated outside.

Came back again for a large party birthday dinner. I was able to try more menu options and there are actually some flavorful dishes on the menu: -The rockfish entree -The chicken and mushroom pasta On the other hand, the cabbage and broccolini caesar was not good at all--lacking in flavor and the cabbage was hard and bland. The bread pudding dessert was quite tasty! I would get it on a future visit. The service with a large party was a bit concerning, as I felt there was no real method to taking orders and keeping everything organized. We had an 8pm reservation and didn't get entrees until 9:30pm. With only 2 hours of free parking, it seems like a better flow should be created for customers. **update: parking in the main lot is free for the first 2 hours and $16 per hour after**

Returned again to this beautiful place and had a pretty pleasant experience! There was a switch over from brunch to dinner once we got there so we did have to wait a bit for the establishment to have the servers and everything in place. Heads up for that if you get there around 4:30ish. Reservations are definitely encouraged here! Always! Just makes things easier. We did have one mishap where our server, Drew admitted he had forgotten to put in my entrée. The rest of my party had finished their meals. He grabbed his manager, she was super friendly and for the mistake, we were provided with a free dessert! The brownie sundae was delicious! It was also my first time eating inside and upstairs! There was a beautiful view overlooking the water! Love this place and thank you for the exceptional service!

Management, Hostesses, Waiters and Waitresses have all been absolutely a joy. The atmosphere is classy not stuffy. The food is A1 top notch. It is a restaurant I highly recommend for any occasion. There is a second floor as well as a first floor and patio area. The decor is very nice. I also wanted to mention that I loved seeing such a diverse staff. Again, everyone was professional, accommodating and served with a smile.

It has been awhile since I have been to Rye Street Tavern, especially since the menu revamp, and I am glad I came back. Stopped in for Sunday brunch with a few of my friends and everything was delicious. We had a relatively large party, so we did have a little wait, had to wait for the majority of the party to arrive, which was not bad. Once seated our server Nykeria(sp), was phenomenal. She was very knowledgeable about the menu, she asked if anyone at our table had any food allergies, which was a plus, because a few folks had nut and artichoke allergies. We started out with cocktails and appetizers for the table, from the devil eggs, the seafood gumbo, the sizzling oysters and bacon and cheddar biscuits. Their drink menu is phenomenal, from the boots with the fur, drop it like it's hot, the RST espresso martini, even the classics such as an old-fashioned. You can literally not go wrong with any of these choices. For brunch entrees, we tried the Challah French Toast, cast iron steak and eggs( not pictured), the county breakfast. I opted for the market salad, and you can choose your choice of protein( fried chicken, grilled chicken, steak or shrimp., salmon or a crab cake). I chose the crabcake. I loved the market salad so much, that I deemed this as my go to meal for a lunch or dinner. We were so stuffed that we did not have any room for dessert. The birthday girl, really enjoyed her time here at Rye Street Tavern, we are already talking about returning. So if you are over in the Baltimore Pennisula section of the city, make sure you stop into Rye Street Tavern, you will not be disappointed SYOY

We went to their event space for a holiday party. I liked the space a lot! It is a bit farther from the restaurant parking lot. It is across the courtyard and across a street. Then you take the elevators to the second floor and there is a great view of the restaurant and the court yard. The bathroom facilities were very clean and nice. The staff was great. It's a fun place for a party!

Rye street taverns rebirth has been amazing thus far! Same beautiful restaurant and ambiance and love the food! Tried oysters, the warm bread, short rib rigatoni (fave), rockfish (tad salty both times I had it but still good). Service was very attentive-the server remembered me from a prior visit! Can't wait to go back!

I came here for the soft opening with family and absolutely loved it!! We were so very impressed with the renovation inside and outside, the cocktails, food, and service !! 5 STARS ALL AROUND Here's the rundown: Amazing people to note: Kelvin - ADO David - upstairs bartender EJ - our server was OUTSTANDING!! Teneshia - manager Sharon - food runner? Allison - director of training Sal - corporate chef Dimah - training Karl - Chef Shawn - hostess (?) Appetizers: Warm Parker-House Rolls - A MUST!!! Sooo good!! Chicken and Dumplings - meh Sea-cuterie - YESSSSS!! BBQ Porkbelly & House-made Tots - YESS! Fried Chicken wings - absolutely Cocktails: Bourbon Peach Sangria RST Espresso Martini EL Picador Preakness Entrees: Jumbo lump crab cakes - a CLASSIC - YES and extra LUMPY! Wild Chesapeake Bay Rockfish - YES! Very flavorful Butcher shop Rigatoni - SURPRISINGLY DELICIOUS!!! Dessert: Peanut Butter Pie - WORTH BEING STUFFED TOO MUCH TO MOVE !! Soooooo good!! To die for!! Key Lime Pie - melted in our mouths! 2nd visit - we were Celebrating nephew's 30th bday for lunch! Similar food ordered - that BREAD!! Chicken bowl was DELICIOUS!!! Salted caramel bread budding was INSANE!!! Great service Great food Great venue (views)!!!!

We checked out Rye Street Tavern after a cocktail class at Sagamore Spirits. The views of the Baltimore harbor were incredible. The restaurant was exceptional clean & seems to be a great spot to host a larger event. We had about a 5 minute wait time before we were seated, without reservations. We dined upstairs on the balcony to enjoy the breeze. The crab cake entree was good, but I didn't care for the coleslaw. I would also skip the avocado deviled eggs. The star of the show for us was the french toast. - I am still dreaming of it! My sister subbed out her chicken and (waffle) for the french toast, and that was definitely a PRO move. The candied pecans, the perfectly fluffy toast didn't even need syrup. After brunch, we went downstairs to play some cornhole. The live performer was very kind, and added a pleasant vibe to our lovely Sunday!

This place was busy on a Saturday night and we had a reservation for 8:15. I did not care for the hostess staff who were indifferent and did not seem eager to greet guests and welcome them. However, our server was bubbly and spirited. She checked in on us throughout our dinner while also taking care of a large party. I noticed she served them a birthday cake that they brought in. Nice! The Tequila Mockingbird was my drink of the night. It was spicy and strong. Nothing I ordered to eat wowed me. I had the wings for an appetizer, single crab cake for main course, and apple streusel for dessert. I did not finish anything and nor did I request to take anything g home. The atmosphere was lovely and I would go back for a drink. There's an elevator for second floor access or take the stairs. The view from the top was nice and an evening setting from atop made the night special.

The first time i went the bar staff left a bad taste in my mouth but the staff more than made up for it on this most recent visit. I hosted a work happy hour with quite a few people and our waitress was so patient and accommodating i honestly could not have asked for someone better to handle our party. I really understand limiting payment methods but some thought should be taken into account when its a work party, its not as easy for one person to pay and everyone pay them back. Food wise ive mostly had appetizers and havent been disappointed with anything but there is also nothing that stands out. As far as the space it is beautiful! They have decorated it so nicely that it works for a quick drink with a friend or a night out with a significant other. Cant wait until the weather gets better and i can enjoy some time on their patio.

Renovated space looks great. Being along the water, there's outside and inside eating. There's a few different bar areas. We sat inside in the main dining area. It was pretty loud so you kind of had to yell to hear each other. The food was good but I think pricey for items that weren't anything mind-blowing. U did really enjoy the shrimp spaghettini and the side of carrots. There wasn't much served in the pork belly and tots appetizer but still around $14 price. Our server was very nice. However general service was slow, not sure why drinks took so long. I think there was maybe a lot going on and not everything was quite organized. Summary: nice ambience, food is ok, a little pricey

I was so excited to come here. The location is amazing and perfect for a date night. Especially if you get the opportunity to sit outside with the view of the water. The service needs some work. Our server wasn't really attentive. I enjoyed the food and would definitely come back to try more items.

To start my birthday celebration, my husband took me to Rye Street Tavern. The location is beautiful, sitting right on the water, which sets a perfect ambiance. We both indulged in a glass of bourbon peach sangria--it was strong, sweet, and refreshing. For my meal, I ordered the sea- cuterie which included grilled jumbo shrimp, Maryland blue crab in drawn butter, oyster Rockefeller, grilled bread, and the Rye Street Simple Green Salad, which included baby greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, and sunflower-sesame-almond granola, all topped with a lemon-basil vinaigrette. I had no complaints. The granola in the salad was a surprising addition; I initially thought the textures might clash, but it actually paired very well. My husband ordered the cornmeal-crusted Chesapeake Bay blue catfish, which came with pickled shallot-dill remoulade, American cheese, shaved iceberg, b&b pickles, and challah. He mentioned that while the sauce was good, the cornmeal crust made the fish a bit dry. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Rye Street Tavern and would definitely return. Our waiter, Samuel, provided exceptional hospitality, which made the experience even better.

Rye street is so nice, glad I could visit! The outdoor space created a nice vibe for a cute date night or a friend outing. I had the sea-cuterie entree and that was chefs kiss! We sat in the bar area which was lively & fun thanks to the live band and bartenders.

The food blew me away, definitely not your typical tavern quality! Even things we were iffy on were amazing! The service was a bit slow but we also went in the first month of opening (delayed review) and I'm sure there's refinement in the process! The atmosphere is beautiful, It gives southern vibes and chic distillery! Will definitely be coming back especially to hang around the courtyard and outdoor bar as it was raining when we went! But beautiful views over the water.

Rye Street Taven is a prominent fixture in the up and coming Baltimore Peninsula neighborhood. Upon entry, we were warmly greeted and shown to our table, which I reserved on Open Table. Our server was attentive and took time to go over a few menu choices. After perusing the menu, we decided on the Wild Chesapeake Bay Rockfish and Butcher Shop Rigatoni. Both were quite satisfying. Cocktail options are innovative and crafted to perfection. My ONLY gripe is the parking situation. There's a very small lot designated for customers, hence four out of five stars. Either way, add Rye Street Tavern to your list!

UPDATE: I've been to this restaurant about 6-7 times just because it's close and the views are incredible. Now, I've had an opportunity to try many of the menu items, and I'm consistently disappointed by how average the food tastes. The consistent theme is a lack of flavor or seasonings. The food is just bland Okay, I didn't get any specialty food items, so I'll have to offer a more thorough review when I do, but let's just say, this place is vibes! I came on opening day and they were busy. That didn't negatively impact customer service nor wait times though. They were on it! Each and every team member was super pleasant, attentive, and accommodating. The managers were all very personable and consistently checked in to ensure I had a pleasant experience. I sat at the downstairs bar and outside on the patio. Amazing... they didn't have food service on the patio on day one, but I was told they will in the future. I got the Bella oysters and another type. They were a decent size but very salty. I also got the honey wings and beets. While creative, both dishes could've used some salt... this makes me a little apprehensive about trying a full entree, but with such an inviting, exclusive ambiance, I'll be back many times over... Areas of improvement- I would recommend they offer discounts to Baltimore Peninsula residents and hotel guests. That would ensure a steady supply of customers.

Went with some girlfriends to Rye Street Tavern recently for the first time since the new ownership. We were excited to enjoy the ambience of outdoor dining while the weather still allowed and celebrate a friend's birthday. Service was incredible slow-it took half an hour for drinks, even on a round when we ordered only wine, and the food ton will over an hour and was not hot when we received it. Given that our server never checked in, we didn't have an opportunity to let her know. I called ahead to ask if I could bring a cake and was told it was fine and it was explained that they charge a fee if they serve it, no problem. I came early to give the cake to the server to be put in the kitchen, as it was a surprise for our friend, and went back in to let them know to bring it out when there was no sign of them doing so twenty minutes after they'd cleared our dinner and no sign of our server. I still didn't see her so asked the hostesses to let our server know, providing her name, to bring out the cake when she could, and they assured me they would. What happened instead was that our server approached the birthday girl, the only person who hadn't been there at the beginning when we gave her the cake, and asked her directly if we wanted her to bring out the cake. As soon as she approached her, I said no no no, hi, I can help! And she continued to speak directly to the birthday girl, before eventually catching on and saying, hey you left a cake stored in the kitchen, did you want it? I was so confused (by the ridiculousness of the approach) and disappointed. What a mess. Aside from the poor and slow service throughout, the cake debacle and the lack of hot food, the ambience was lovely. Would I go back? Maybe I'd try inside or at the bar, it's such a nice spot and although my food was only lukewarm, the rockfish was actually incredible. Hopefully this was a one off.

We went Saturday at 2:30 for brunch. It was a very nice menu. The seafood salad was packed and delicious. We also ordered the butternut nut squash soup w/marshmallow brûlée and we enjoyed that very much a great seasonal soup. The oysters Rockefeller are worth trying. The drinks all looked great but we went for a bottle of wine. We ordered light and hope to go for dinner

I love this spot! I would go back to this place again and again. First of all, the ambience is great. I loved how it was right by the water, so you can enjoy a meal and enjoy the beautiful view at the same time. I also loved all the food. The oysters were so fresh and delicious. All the starters were so good and flavorful. Their drinks were all delicious. Also, service was great!

Service was amazing and on the 2x I have been here its pretty standard. The bartenders are the best all-around. The food has been hit or miss so we decided this time around to try a lot more. This is what we ordered: Orange Marmalade carrots: 3/5 - couldn't taste the marmalade but carrots were cooked nicely and were tender. Deviled Eggs - 3/5 - very mayonnaise-y, super rich and creamy. 10x better with a piece of pork belly added Pork Belly and tator tots - 5/5 - pork belly juicy, flavorful and cooked perfectly. Tator tots fried crispy but juicy inside Oysters Rockefeller/ Raw Oysters - 5/5 - i cannot say anything bad about their oysters. Everyone was AMAZING. Jack pointe was the best. Twice Baked Potatoes- 5/5 - rich, creamy with pimento cheese. Done right. Catfish - 0/5 - catfish sandwich disappointed horribly. It was pretty to look at but was not fully cooked. It was actually pretty raw.

Went on a Thursday with some friends, it was just ok in my opinion. Very pretty space and pleasant service, but I just found the food to be average and too expensive for what it was. Got the pork belly and tots appetizer which was literally 4 tiny pieces of potato like 5 pieces of pork belly. Not worth $16 (I think). My entree was decent but again nothing to write home about. We also ordered Mac n cheese and brownie sundae to share. I will be back for the ambiance but not for the food.

Let's begin by stating the obvious, an amazing location that's yet to be discovered by a fair number of people. The views are outstanding, the facility is great . Major seating capacity although the visit on the first day of the new year had only about 30 percent of the Restaurant seating in use. Our server was a seasoned pro who had only been at the restaurant for a few months. His knowledge of the menu was exemplary. He took his time and enthusiastically explained and recommended a few of his favorite menu options. Our appetizers were simply some of the best I've tasted in the past 25 years of living in Charm City. Point Judith Calamari was perfect in the fact it was lightly browned and tender as well. The BBQ Pork Belly perfectly matched with an amazing house made tender tots. The Parker House Rills were better than the ones I was actually served at the Parker House Hotel in Boston. Butternut Squash Soup was a perfect consistency that was so light it was almost like eating foam. Entree's of George's Bank Diver Scallops, Perfectly cooked Filet Mignon with Sautéd Jumbo Shrimp. And a Pork Chop that was 16 ounces of tender melt in your mouth Artisanal Pork. Dessert were yummy and delicious without being sinfully filled with Sugar and Cream. The Clyde's Restaurant Group in DC have been in charge for the past 9 months. Their standards and commitment to exceeding their customers expectations is readily evident.

This restaurant is awesome. We sat outside and watched the sunset behind Cape Washington, absolutely beautiful. Emily D was our waitress and we were blown away. She knew what she was talking about with the menu, gave honest recommendations, and was an overall delight every time she came to our table. Do yourself a favor and book a reservation!

We visited here for happy hour on a beautiful week day. It was wonderful seeing that they had a parking lot. The outside seating, bar, and ambiance were breathtaking. There was a gentleman playing his saxophone with the water as his backdrop. The soundwaves echoed through the air, complimenting our conversations. Our server took our order and moved expediously. I ordered the burger with bacon and fries. It hit the spot just fine. I also ordered their mule, which includes sagamore whiskey. I did not love it but I'll tell you that it did its job.

I checked out Rye Street Tavern this weekend and had a bit of a mixed experience. Had a reservation but still had to wait 25 mins, which was a bummer. The waiter was a bit MIA too, not the most attentive. But hey, let's talk about the food - I got the wings as an app and steak frites for my main course. And let me tell you, the food was on point! The wings were crispy and flavorful, and the steak was cooked perfectly. Service definitely needs some work, but the space itself is gorgeous - beautifully decorated and cozy vibes. Overall, good eats but they gotta step up their service game.

The gold bug was delicious but I think the summer spritz is mostly ice. My friend said the old fashion was on the sweater side. I think this place is relatively new which could be the reason for such a long wait time of an hour for an outdoor table on a Wednesday. The oysters are also a bit over priced for the size but my salmon dinner was well seasoned. The short rib pasta was also good.

We went here to celebrate our anniversary. I actually made reservations hours before we went. I definitely suggest you make reservations. For a Wednesday night they were super crowded and you definitely would have to wait if you were a walk in. Also, they have two parking lots but be prepared for them to be filled unless you luck out. We ended up parking about a block away on the street. The parking lot is paid even though it's on the premises. They do not validate parking. You scan a QR code and pay both in the lot and then on the street. When I arrived, our table was ready, but I wanted to sit outside, so we had to wait a few short minutes for a table to become available. They were very accommodating. The view of the water is great and the breezes off the water felt magnificent. We had a great waitress Kennedy who was super friendly and well versed on the menu. Her suggestions were right on point. Unlike some restaurants that give you a complementary bread basket this is not one of them if you would like some of their hot buttery Parkerhouse rolls then you'll have to order them. The rolls are quite tasty and come with honey butter. We also ordered the Frizzled Hen of the Woods. I throughly enjoyed this. Just like fried chicken on top of a buttermilk goddess dressing garnished with pickled zucchini. The pickled zucchini took this dish next level. I absolutely LOVED it! For my entree my hubby and I both got the Chesapeake rockfish that came with butter beans, Swiss chard, and fennel. I loved everything about this dish, but it could have used a little bit more salt. The rockfish had a nice crisp on it with a citronette drizzle on top. Now, as if there could be a star of the show after all of this, there is. The peanut butter pie was absolutely phenomenal. Think Butterfinger. If you like a Butterfinger, then this is for you. It's covered chocolate on top of a delicious bed of caramel with whipped cream Surrounding it and a half moon drizzled with what I believe or butterfly pieces. My mouth was so happy last night it was ridiculous. If you're eating indoors be prepared for a lot of noise because as I said before it's crowded, but they have several dining rooms both upstairs and downstairs. The aesthetic is beautiful and if you like to take pictures don't miss out on going upstairs and posing on the sofa with a glass background that makes you feel like you you're in Paris at night.

TLDR: Wonderful brunch service. Newly renovated and revitalized space is gorgeous with solid fare and cocktails. Elevated prices, but on par with the food/drink quality. Perfect for a special occasion (Whiskey on the waterfront anyone?) Vibe: 5/5. Located on the Sagamore Distillery campus in Port Covington, Rye Street Tavern recently underwent a top down refresh to both the restaurant and menu concept. During our visit of Rye Street 2.0, my group of 8 were impressed by the new facilities. Oozing Baltimore from every corner, the restaurant is well themed, giving off rustic Kentucky barrel house vibes meets a modern Chesapeake seafood restaurant. The main dining room is gorgeous, with a beautiful view of the back patio/lawn of the distillery and water. Rye street has 2 levels, complete with a bar area as well as an outside patio bar and seating. The complex is sprawling, a perfect place for large get togethers. Service: 5/5. The staff at Rye Street were very accommodating from start to finish. I had made a brunch reservation for my party of 8 a week in advance, so we had no problem being seated on time immediately. Our waiter was polite and professional, taking our food and beverage orders when ready. Drinks were also kept well stocked throughout the meal, which was a task in itself when we ordered multiple rounds of their excellently made whiskey cocktails. Food/Drink: 4/5. Overall, a Rye Street put on a solid brunch showing. We ordered a sprinkling of the entire menu including 2 dozen raw oysters w/ caviar, remoulade calamari, smashburger sliders, crab artichoke dip, Old Bay honey wings, the mile high roast pork sando, tidewater BLT, blue catfish sando, turkey avocado powerhouse and the scallop risotto. Everything came out hot and overall very tasty. Best in show awards to the oysters with caviar (no surprise), which came perfectly shucked and the wings which have the sauce game down pat. Some of the sandos needed some fine tuning, such as the BLT included a basil mayo that overpowered the sandwich and the blue catfish sandwich could of had the fish stay in the fryer a touch longer to give it more crunch. On the cocktail front, the table ordered virtually every whiskey based cocktail on the menu. The overall crowd favorite was the O-Ren Ishi, which uses Japanese whiskey, rum and mole bitters in a symphony of balanced flavor. One oddity we encountered was that several of the drinks are priced to include a flask ($30+ for 1 drink). Many of us just wanted the drink without the flask, which we had to preface each time we ordered them. Maybe this is an attempt at marketing similar to a theme park souvenir mug, but I think most diners wouldn't be interested in it, unless it came with free refills!

Everything I had and experienced was great. We were in town as a quick Labor Day weekend getaway to see family, catch our cousin play football and head over to DC. Family suggested this spot because they've wanted to try it out. We were all super happy we did. We had reservations but they couldn't take us a little early when we arrived so we headed over to the distillery next door (read THAT review). When our table was ready, Shelby, our server, set the tone with her bubbly and attentive demeanor. She took so much time explaining things she liked and gave us honest reviews of everything. I'm the look-at-the-menu-ahead-of-time kinda girl so I was excited when Shelby co-signed on what I had already planned to order: the sea-cuterie. Before that, I started with a bourbon peach sangria. Not a bourbon fan but this drink was pretty tasty...more peach than bourbon for sure. I got the sea-cuterie as my meal and it did not disappoint. Three colossal flavorful shrimp, the sweetest lump crab swimming in butter, oysters Rockefeller and buttery toast. First, the presentation was cute, think charcuterie board on the sea. But, everything on my plate was seasoned and cooked to perfection. I don't eat a whole lot anymore (I'm working on that intentionally) so this might be just a starter if you're really hungry or tend to eat bigger portions. With the smaller portion for my meal, I had room for dessert. And boy am I glad I did. I LOVE bread pudding but I don't like the fruit that most places add to it. Not here. It was ALL bread pudding with a salted caramel flavor topped with ice cream. Again, I don't eat as much as I used to so I would typically share a dessert. Not this one. I ate the ENTIRE thing and it was worth every calorie and carb! I cannot wait to visit again!

I was part of a party of three we went for Sunday brunch. We opted to sit outside and it was beautiful. Sun was shining, breeze blowing and the view of the water was perfection. The cocktails were good. The Mocktail was just OK. It was called Tea Tottler. Everyone enjoyed their entrées. The avocado deviled eggs were just OK. The roasted tomatoes on top were unnecessary and took away from the enjoyment. Don't know why they call it avocado deviled eggs because the avocado was minimal. waitress was phenomenal. She was personable, knowledgeable, and made us feel very comfortable. Great table side manner.

Been wanting to come here since they opened last month and glad I finally made it. This was actually going to be a solo date but my friend her man joined me, which I was glad about so I could try more things lol. The layout and views there are absolutely stunning! Its a great addition to Baltimore Peninsula. I loved the 'sea-cuterie' which is a seafood version of a typical charcuterie board. Everything was good on it but the shrimp in particular was fire! I also got the summer spritz and later a limoncello spritz to drink. Both were refreshing! I also enjoyed my crab cake and fries. I tried also my friend's chicken dumpling soup and thought it had good flavor. My friend got the shrimp spaghetti and she thought it waa just okay. Wish I tried it because it looked really good. She wasn't a fan of the mac and cheese. The ribeye and wings seemed to be a hit, heard no complaints. Service was pretty good as well especially for how busy they were. S/o to our waitresses (One's name was Michelle, she was really accommodating and looked out for us so we could switch our table).