Michael and Shelby Heeter
Google
We dined at Wood Ash Rye for our anniversary, and it ended up being one of the best surprises of our trip as we had a less than desirable experience a newer "fine" dining restaurant a different day. This wasn’t a planned stop—we were actually referred here by our hotel’s front desk host, who also made the reservation and let the restaurant know about our celebration. From the moment we arrived, the team went above and beyond to make us feel special.
We were seated at a small, more private table set away from the busier dining area—a thoughtful touch that felt intentional. On the table was a handwritten card congratulating us on our anniversary, along with a note that dessert would be on the house. Those little details really set the tone for the night.
Our server explained that the menu was meant to be a shared dining experience and gave us some great recommendations. We ordered the seasonal brie, mashed potatoes, filet, and gnocchi. While we were waiting, the head chef stopped by our table and generously offered us their Brussels sprouts dish to try, on the house. That gesture alone was memorable, but the food itself was incredible. The standout dish for us was the gnocchi—absolutely phenomenal and something we could not get enough of.
To finish, we tried the hazelnut, cocoa, and chile pepper crème brûlée. At first we were skeptical of the flavor combination, but it completely won us over—it was rich, unique, and delicious.
Everything about this dinner—from the service, to the chef’s thoughtfulness, to the quality of the food—made it a highlight of our anniversary trip. We highly recommend Wood Ash Rye to anyone looking for an elevated, shared dining experience.