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    Rye Leawood

    3.8 (871 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    RYE LEAWOOD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Monday Steak Night Menu
    Navin K.

    Decent option for dinner. I stopped by earlier this week on my first night in town, and sat at the end of the bar. The bartender served me a Guinness (on tap, of course!) and then recommended the Monday Steak Night special ($60) - a prix fixe option which included a salad plus one of four types of steak, sides, and dessert. I opted for the house salad (with sherry vinaigrette dressing), the hangar steak (he was selling it hard!), sautéed green beans, and lemon meringue pie. The house salad was superb, with delicious chunks of goat cheese! I also enjoyed the sautéed green beans, loaded with sliced almonds and fresh garlic. The hangar steak was probably the most disappointing, and solely responsible for this review not earning 5 stars. I took half of it to go along with half of the green beans. The lemon meringue pie looked delicious but I could not eat another bite, so that also went into a to-go container. Back in my hotel room that night, working late as I was jet lagged, I ate that pie. OMG! PURE HEAVEN!! And the main reason this review earned 4 stars! Will be back for the salad and green beans and pie! And some Guinness on tap, of course!!

    Cauliflower poldnaise
    Jason J.

    Fantastic steak! We have been here a few times before and it was fine. We have always liked the deviled eggs and old square but a lot times we wouldn't stay for dinner. Just drinks on the patio when it's nice out. Last night we decided to try it for dinner. I got the strip steak medium rare with the cauliflower poldnaise. The steak was cooked perfectly and had a great earthy flavor. It had a nice butter on top and was the star of the evening. My wife and I ended up sharing it. I don't like cauliflower but my wife wanted it so I ordered it and it was ok. I could have eaten it, but it was a touch salty. My wife's salmon on the other hand was very mediocre. It was lifeless and not inspired or elevated. Drinks here are always good and they have a fun after dinner drink called coffee and cigarettes. It's better than it sounds and carries some nostalgia for me. The deviled eggs were good as always. Some of the best around, don't tell my mom. The place is loud inside. Our server was good and we have always had good service here. Overall we liked it and will come back, but we are sticking to the steak. We will get the deviled eggs of course, and the drinks are expensive but consistently good.

    Hanger Steak and Iceberg Wedge Salad
    Mitra T.

    Went for lunch on a Friday and there were plenty of tables available. Even though not full, the service was a bit slow and it took over 15 minutes to get drinks ordered. The food is down home comforting food with not a ton of options. There are any specials, only the menu which hasn't changed much since it opened. Not many lighter options, so go big or go home. Nice dining room with different table layouts for small to larger parties, and there is a very nice outdoor seating area.

    Jeff L.

    It was definitely a lot louder than the one that was, but it was a Saturday night so I guess just something to deal with The whipped goat cheese and bread was amazing. The bread had a certain crunchiness that you would expect, and the goat cheese whipped with very unique flavor. The burger was outstanding, and although the order medium, it was almost like a medium rare I was a little bit, disappointed the duck, because although the flavor was good, it could've been a little bit more sumptuous. The presentation was excellent. Overall, a great place and I look forward to coming back and trying other things

    An awesome chopped wedge salad. The salad was delicious, and the kitchen was not skimpy on the ingredients.
    Sherry W.

    I met a friend for happy hour. The Wedge Salad was excellent! Steve, the Bartender, was fantastic and could make an awesome Vesper. As for the other bartenders and servers on 1/21/26, I didn't feel welcomed. I asked for a water refill, and the server with the red hair returned, slammed down a "jar" of water, and left my glass unfilled. This was after I asked a couple of other servers for a refill, but they ignored me. I WILL return; however, all patrons should be treated the same, no matter how crowded or busy the restaurant is.

    Outside
    Karl A.

    Rye Leawood is fantastic! I got here a little before my party and got a table on the massive patio. The weather and the view were perfect for an evening outside. We put our order in and quickly had some drinks on the table. I started with an order of fried cheese curds. They were fantastic! The seasoning was spot on, the batter was nice and light, and the cheese tasted fresh. I followed that up with a Daily Grind Burger. It was meatier than I was expecting, but was cooked beautifully. The bun was light and fresh and the toppings were all delicious. I was so happily full afterwards! The only thing I would say wasn't perfect was the service. Our server was pretty inattentive. Maybe they were just understaffed, so I'll let it slide and see how they do next time. Great food, decent service, great patio.

    Cheese curds, Whipped Goat Cheese, a Manhattan cocktail and beer for happy hour
    Kayla S.

    I've been to Rye many times and their food is good, but the service and ambiance was subpar during my recent visit. The Leawood location had always made me feel out of place unless I have a reservation, but I went during happy hour/a slow time of day, so I don't understand why they push so hard for a reservation or make me feel uncomfortable if I don't have one. There were a ton of empty tables and I was seated quickly...the food was good but our server hardly greeted us or checked on us. The happy hour menu had a lot of good drink and food options so that was nice. I guess I'd suggest Rye for breakfast or dinner, as long as you have a reservation.

    Menu
    Sathish N.

    First time for me in a fancy $$$ restaurant. Table of 7. I was curious and equally excit I'd say the experience was kinda mixed. I have to start with the staff at Rye Leawood. Olivia was great in explaining different entree items and giving suggestions. I wish the table was a little bigger to accommodate all the plates. It is compact & cramped. Something that the management needs to take a look at. About food, we ordered appetizers (Whipped goat cheese & Crispy chicken livers n gizzards) for the table. I got Filet mignon steak that came with a salad or soup & a side (Grilled Maitake mushrooms). Filet mignon was okay imo. Wish I would've had ribeye Appetizers - 4.5/5 Main course - 3/5 Side & salad - 5/5

    Pommes Anna
    Libby G.

    We ate at Rye tonight, a Tuesday night. This was my second time and again I chose the patio because of the noise level inside the restaurant. I was excited to learn that they are going to open up a small coffee/bake shop next to the restaurant soon. This time our party shared a couple order of cheese curds for an appetizer and then I had the cheesy grits. For dessert, I had them warm up a piece of strawberry rhubarb pie, and the others in the party tried fried chicken and the lemon meringue pie. Sides we added to the table were brussels sprouts and pommes anna. In hindsight, we should've got the mashed potatoes to use the ham gravy . The cheesy grits were a big hit. Besides the shrimp, the serving of pork was substantial and delicious. The fried chicken was well prepared and moist. I've been eating a lot of spicy chicken and would've preferred a little more seasoning, but it was solid. Feedback on the brussels sprouts was mixed. The pommes anna was a classic presentation. Those who had not had it before wished it had more of a cheesy sauce, but it was many layered and good. Everyone loved the desserts. And this is just a comment because I'm sure they would've accommodated if I asked, but Rye did not have salt and pepper shakers on the table. Service was fine.

    Cinnamon Roll
    Brittne C.

    Stopped in for breakfast right when they opened and got seated right away -- perfect timing, because the place filled up fast for a Sunday morning. The famous rye cinnamon roll (HUGE FYI) absolutely lived up to its reputation... warm, soft, and perfectly spiced. Service was great too; our drinks were always topped off and food came out quickly. Cozy, friendly spot that's definitely worth the stop.

    Vodka dirty martini with blue cheese olives yum
    Toni A.

    Popped in for happy hour recently. The happy hour drink specials were nicely priced. Not a lot of food specials. The best happy hour deal is a slice of pie for $5. I had the Dutch apple. Thinly sliced apples with caramel sauce and homemade whipped cream. It was served warm. The crust was so buttery and flaky. So good. Disappointed in lack of vegetarian and gf options. Ordered the wedge salad no bacon it was delicious and the crab ravioli with sweet potatoe puree. It was meh. Couldn't really taste or even see the crab. The sweet potatoe puree over powered all the other flavors. My friend had the chicken livers and she loves them. Stephan was our server. He was great. While I was underwhelmed with my meal the service and vibe were inviting. I'd def go back for the pie.

    Sashito peppers
    David M.

    Rye is known for their southern style and especially their fried chicken. Located in the mission farms leawood area. The clientele resembles the area and we went on a Friday night and it was extremely loud. We had no issues getting a table and got great service. Our waitress was great. The drinks were a little slow coming out though. I got an order of the sashito peppers, fried chicken, and bacon Mac and cheese. The fried chicken was delicious and is one of the best fried chicken I have ever had. If you are looking for great fried chicken in the Kansas City area this is a great option.

    Blueberry Streusel Pie
    Brett A.

    Rye's service and food live up to their reputation, but there were some rocky spots....keep reading. I dropped in at the Rye Leawood location, after a poor meal/service at another "popular" restaurant in Shawnee, Kansas. Check my profile for that 1 star review. This should have been my first pick of the night. Justin, the manager, sat me at a quiet table on a busy(ish) evening. It took longer than expected, but Michael the bartender/waiter came to the table with menus and water. Both were warm and friendly. I ordered the Blackened Koji chop and it was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The meat was moist, probably from a salt/sugar brine, tasty and not overly salty. It was delicious. I wanted dessert and ate only half the chop and asked Michael to box it up. Then I ordered the Blueberry streusel pie. He brought back my leftovers in a nice container and said the pie was on the way. I had to visit the bathroom and came back to an empty table. What? Justin the manager was nearby and I pulled him aside and said my leftovers were missing, I was still waiting for dessert, and I didn't even have anything to drink. He didn't skip a beat, apologized and said he would take care of me. Justin talked to Michael, and here's what happened next. Michael apologized and brought me new drinks, said the kitchen was making a whole new Koji chop for me to take home, brought my pie out, and all was good. When I went to pay, Justin said they were comping my dessert and apologized again. WOW. These two guys treated me like I was a CEO, made things right, and in the end earned my respect. I can't say enough good things about Rye Leawood, Michael, and Justin. Those guys deserve raises for their excellent service. Thank you.

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    Love the food and service here. Celebrated our 1 year engagement anniversary here. The ambience was nice along with the variety of options.

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    Love heading to Rye for corporate dinners. Jon and staff do a fantastic job taking care of our groups! Service and food are top notch!

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    Such an amazing place to dine! If you want consistently excellent food and wonderful service, this is your spot!

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    Ask the Community - Rye Leawood

    Is there a dog friendly area to eat?

    There is a patio and grassy area nearby/adjacent to the patio.

    Do they have a bar you can eat at?

    Yes. It only seats a few people.

    What time do they serve brunch till on sundays?

    9:30am-3pm

    Do they have a breakfast buffet on Saturdays?

    I think they have a brunch.

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