We came on a Thursday night, no reservation necessary. Very nice decor, comfortable vibe. My 92 year old dad felt that the chairs were a little hard on his boney bottom, but otherwise we were all happy. We went heavy on appetizers; shishito peppers (not for the faint of heart), Pastrami egg rolls (everyone's fave), Crispy artichokes and Hummus (awesome pita! Mom's favorite). The Shrimp & Lobster Mac and cheese was a standout. Loved by all. Chicken Shawarma was fine. Pot of Mussels was very good (not the "moules" you'd find in Brussels, but they stand on their own merits.) Lovely evening. read more

I met up with friends at Village Social for dinner and we had an enjoyable experience! The servers were friendly, the food was very good, and we weren't rushed at all which was appreciated. Ordered: Crispy artichokes ($15)- these were fried and tasty with a creamy yogurt sauce. Nothing crazy or exotic flavor wise, but enjoyable. Polenta bites ($12)- I really enjoyed these! They were a little salty, a little smoky (bacon) and a little sweet (honey). I will say that I strongly recommend Village Social either update their menu or change the toppings, as these polenta bites were topped with crispy bacon but the menu did not indicate this. Vegetarians in our group didn't realize this dish wasn't vegetarian. Chicken Milanese ($28)- the portion was very generous! It came with a large chicken breast and I requested to change the salad on top to Caesar. I appreciated their willingness to modify the order. All in all, I'd recommend checking out Village Social the next time you're looking for a dinner spot in the area. read more

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Stopped here on our way to a ski trip and I am willing to drive the hour+ just to have another meal here. We got lucky with no wait for a table for 4, prime dinner time on a Friday night. The hostess was super friendly and so was everyone else after that. Honestly so blown away by how friendly all the staff were. We were checked on multiple times and our main waiter was just awesome. On to the more important things - the food. Wow. The menu is not overwhelmingly large and truly has something for everyone. Pizzas, sandwiches, pasta, and seafood. Bonus: the mac and cheese on the kids menu is NOT kraft mac and cheese. We had grilled cheese, mac and cheese, mushroom pizza and fish tacos and wow. Not only did the food come out fast but it was delicious and portions were huge. I was so impressed with this place. The atmosphere and decor are so fun and "cool" and it was the perfect place to grab a bite on our 3 hour driver. Wish we lived closer but the next road trip we're on, I'm definitely finding a way to come back here. read more

Great service and food. Good for large groups of people. Got the chicken Milanese and it could easily feed 2 people. Would come back again read more

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24 Hour Short Ribs were super tender and full of flavor! The mashed potatoes were also excellent. We couldn't wait to have leftovers when we got home. Very friendly staff and cute downtown to walk around before or after your meal. read more

Village Social - Kitchen & Bar - 24 Hour Short Ribs - New American Near Me - Rye, New York

My family and I went to eat dinner there last night. We usually go to the one in Mount Kisco but we were in the Rye area so we decided to give it a try. I ordered one of their specials which I loved. I had the blackened shrimp tacos, my husband ate the salmon and my son of course ordered his favorite chicken tenders with fries. The food was hot and fresh. I also ordered the summer sangria and it was delicious !!! The service took a bit because it was super crowded. The ambiance is casual but it was also a bit dark in there with regard to the lighting. Finally, for some reason the AC felt like it wasn't working and that's pretty much the reason for the four stars especially yesterday which was the hottest day of the week. read more

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Stopped at Village Social on our way home from LaGuardia Airport to upstate, Delaware County. I had already checked out the restaurant on Yelp, and was happy with the reviews and the menu had plenty of choices for us. Our waiter was phenomenal, attentive and friendly. We ordered a salad and poke bowl and he had the kitchen split both items n half which worked perfectly. The portions were huge! Mother's Grain salad and Tuna Poke Bowl. Both dishes were delicious. Everything was fresh and the dressing and sauce were spot on!! Highly recommend. We will be back again! read more

This restaurant chosen, based on reviews, stars. The choice, Rye Bar and Grill, 2x, very good, and this place. Not many reviews here, only newer, said good, we would be pleased. This is for the few reviews, it doesn't match the results and service. We expected better, it's good, but you have to help them. Just going thru motions, kept asking for everything. The reviews said no issues, no day off, or what I will describe. The to go food. they should care how the food is sent home. We had numerous items, and the use of Oyster pails is ridiculous. Piece of Salmon & salad, put in a Oyster pail container....A lump later. The short rib sandwich buried under the salad. soggy and tossed later. Pizza, folded over and also put in this same carton with the wrong wings we received, dumped on the pizza in the pail. Kids mac & cheese were combined with the chicken fingers. A mess I don't understand this, I saw proper containers on other tables. If its busy, jump on your order, waited & difficult to get your order in. Tap Beer selection, not listed, read to me and diffucult to understand, Had to get up to see. The one I ordered was flat and It was delivered that way. Am I to complain. When it was placed, not looking, no one to return it. Ordered Wings/Vietnamese/lime glaze with peanuts, not delivered. Buffalo dropped off, no one around to correct, check, or speak to. Also, when delivered, piled in a small bowl, diffucult to serve. Also, no wing sauce or dipping sauce. Ordered a Goat Cheese Pizza, no one to ask for cheese, sauce. Salmon salad, nice piece, salad had little or no dressing on it. Again no check up, Difficult to flag someone for more cider vinaigrette. Tuna on another salad not cooked to order. Short rib-grill-cheese, dry, didn't see the cheese. The Fries, DISAPPOINTING because of the ones offered to others. No choice of fries, I EXPECTED what came w/the burger, or a choice. Not the KID'S FRIES DELIVERED, that came with the Kid's fingers. Again, no one came by to check. flagged someone for sauce for us. Kids menu, not Kid's costs, or Kid's portions, but larger. Not necessary for them, A costly WASTE, especially in the togo boxes. This not a Michelin restaurant or in NYC. 3 kids @ $ 40, added to the rest Party of 8 seated at a 8ft kids party table & bench seat w/chairs, never spoke to the other 4. You don't check on the table after the food is gone. read more

Service was terrific-, friendly and attentive. Stopped in for lunch on the day of Rye's sidewalk sale. Food was delicious with incredible flavors read more

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Amazing food and great service. I was in a party of 6 and we tried almost every appetizer and had a great variety of entrees. Everything was great! We would've returned the next day, but they are closed on Mondays and we left town Tuesday afternoon. I'm still thinking about the cocktails, fried polenta, and the amazing summer vegetable pizza. If I lived in the area I'd be a regular. read more

Village Social - Kitchen & Bar - Smoked oysters and sweet potato fries - New American Near Me - Rye, New York

After my friend Jason M. and I were turned away from an original spot we decided on because their 'summer dining hours changed', we fine-tooth combed the town and Village Social made the cut. Plus he and I have never been. Set in a super casual spot, Village Social's inside has bistroish mini floor tiles, grey+black interior with large, overhead light fixtures. This turned out nice for our early catch-up dinner. But it can also be for like a birthday, lunch or almost anything in between. Since I almost devoured the Polenta bites appetizer at their Mount Kisco location, I wanted to relive that. Edible, but these folks didn't completely make it happen. While the Butter+Honey flavors were present, what I got was soft tofu consistency- instead of firm. My 3, heftily filled fish tacos were good and actually liked the significant protein used in the dish without the cabbage+veggies taking over. Service was fine. I wasn't obsessed with the food execution here. Their other Village Social meals in Mount Kisco gave me a lot of "oohs" and "ahhhs" a year ago- but I guess I don't stray away too much when I write that this location's food wasn't all that either. read more

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I had been a minute since I caught up any of my Yelp friends IRL, and a dinner and drinks rendezvous with Mercedes C. was long overdue. After some discussion as to where we should go, we ultimately decided on Village Social. The name sounded familiar to me, I feel like the name or one similar to it had swept across my Yelp feed. Anyway, I was looking forward to trying out a new place and catching up, so off we went. Village Social is located on Purchase St - which looks like the main commercial strip in Rye. Once I arrived the name finally clicked - they have another location in Mt. Kisco that I passed by recently, I knew this place looked familiar. Anyway, the restaurant has a neutral facade, and the interior gives way to a really comfortable space. The aesthetics are contemporary, with opposing dark and light color schemes; it kinda reminds me of those memes that show starter packs for "hot new restaurant in town". It was all good though, and we sat by the window which gave us a lot of natural light. The menu had a lot to choose from - there were a lot of sections but not too overwhelming. Salads, apps, mains, pizzas, sandwiches - they seem to be touching a wide variety of cuisine. We both had a drink - I forgot the name of mine but it had blueberries, vodka, and lemonade; it was delicious - lots of blueberry flavor which was a winner for me. For food, we decided to start with two apps: the burrata crostini and the polenta bites. These were both pretty good - the crostini was paired with mushrooms and and a pea puree which added to the depth of flavor (burrata itself does not have the most flavor). The polenta bites were fine - they were doused in honey but it all pooled to the bottom of the bowl, and were too soft for my personal taste; they would have been better if they were crispier on the exterior. For my main I went with the spicy chicken sandwich which I found to be just fine. The sandwich was paired with an aioli and pickles which complemented the flavor of the tangy sauce and chicken, however I noticed they used what looked like processed chicken (dare I say frozen?) in lieu of an actual chicken breast. This was a little disappointing, and took away from the quality of the dish for me. The fries were good, they were the thin shoestring kind which is one of my favorite fry types. We opted for dessert, and I went with the salted caramel pie. This was pretty good - there was good caramel flavor without being too sweet, and the strawberries it came with provided a nice reprieve from the relative richness of the pie. Service was good, everyone we interacted with was friendly. Overall, I had a fine experience at Village Social - the food was good, but I didn't find it to be particularly noteworthy. I think this place is best suited for locals - if I lived in the area I would be a repeat customer. However, I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to return. read more

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This spot has something for every palette and dietary restriction, which I find rare in Rye! Great cocktails and wine selection. It's a lively dining room, so it's good for a group BUT keep in mind that it is not great for acoustics. Sitting with some elders I quickly realized no one could hear anything Good service, and attentive staff! read more

Our friends took us here and wow! Amazing food! Everything was exceptional. The polenta appetizer is to die for and the cauliflower main dish was so flavorful, my husband and I agreed those were some of the best dishes we have had in a while. The polenta was buttery and crispy and sweet and savory. The cauliflower had like a thousand flavors in there, spicy, coconutty, curry, Indian, Thai. It was HUGE. We split the leftovers for lunch. I can't wait to try some other dishes next time I am in town! read more

This place is a gem. We actually came here by accident and my family and I are completely obsessed. The ambiance is so warm and comfortable. I have ordered something different every time I've come here and I have never been disappointed. The servers are attentive no matter how busy it is . Lia M . Is super friendly and knows her stuff ( she's my favorite ) . Each item that I ordered had so much flavor. The quality of the food cooked is top notch. My husband always says he wants to shake the chefs hand. This is my favorite place in Rye and surpassed my expectations. This place deserves more than 5 stars ! PS- try the social wings ( lime chilli) read more

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Ambiance was good and the server was friendly. Food was impressive, tasted as good as expected from the reviews read. The flavors are strong and the meal size is filling but not too much which was great. read more

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We arrived at 5pm. Despite numerous staff standing around service was horrendous. Woman who took drink orders was rude to guest when asked about mocktails. "We don't really serve non alcoholic drinks". Appetizer arrived before drinks. Customer had food allergy asked another server to check with kitchen. Response did not come until food was delivered. Had to hunt down server to get check. Overall disappointing. Poor management and oversight read more

I had a very tasty lunch here! We sat outside and started off with a watermelon Mojito. That was great! As an appetizer, we ordered the mussels and for entrées, I got the sunny side up egg pizza and my friend got the fish tacos. The mussels arrived in a wonderful wine broth which was garlicky and delicious. yum! My sunny side up egg pizza was perfect, with a crunchy yet pillowy crust. Lots of truffle shavings and truffle oil. The egg cracked perfectly and it was delicious! The fish tacos were equally delicious, yet a bit sloppy to eat. Maybe the restaurant could benefit from getting taco holders? I our waitress was friendly and nice and all in all it was a wonderful experience read more

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Had 3 small plates at the bar. Veronica our server was very nice. We had Calabrian clams w sausage, chicken dumplings with chili crisp and the pastrami egg rolls. Service was quick and food excellent! Will be back read more

The food and presentation look and smell amazing as well as verity of food from salads sea food sandwiches the desserts looked amazing great service fast and friendly service the ambiance such a relaxing casual restaurant Good lighting a nice style read more

Casual dining with great drinks and delish dishes. Really enjoyed the chicken potstickers. Very tasty.

I like the menu options for a quick bite; and I mean a quick bite. You order, than blink and your food is there in front of you. Place is efficient. I had ordered the spicy Crispy chicken bowl and it was alright. The spicy sauce wasn't to spicy and lacked a little flavor. The crispy chicken bites tasted pretty good though. As you can tell from the picture they could have added more rice or something. The pickles weren't necessary. Overall I come back and try some of their other menu items. read more

Village Social - Kitchen & Bar - Spicy Crispy Chicken Bowl - New American Near Me - Rye, New York

One of my new favorite restaurants in Rye for various reasons. The food is excellent, from the appetizers to the entrees. One of my favorite appetizers is the Polenta Bites with honey and brown butter. The butter gives the dish a unique taste. The two recent dishes that I have had were the Vintage Burger and The Spicy Honey Chicken Sandwich. Both are great for lunch and late lunch meals with the aioli sauces paired with them. The uniqueness of the Spicy Honey Chicken with the aioli sauce was delicious, and it is not highly spicy to those with sensitive palettes. For the Vintage Burger, the aged cheese with the caramelized onions gives the burger its favor. As for service, the waiters and waitresses are attentive to your needs. Kind and willing to check if they can accommodate your food palette and allergies. I have been to this restaurant with a group of 3 (including myself). We served quickly in the busy lunch hour and slow dinner hour. read more

Village Social - Kitchen & Bar - Vintage Burger - New American Near Me - Rye, New York

We were a party of 8 , looking for a place we can have a late family lunch (3pm) on a Sunday afternoon . Our friends suggested we go to village and that was a solid recommendation. What we had : appetisers : 1) fried polenta fingers - very good , a little on the sweet side, fried to perfection 2) pastrami egg rolls -that was quite creative . The combination of the pastrami , the cheese and the crispy dough was wonderful 3) fried shishitsu peppers were excellent - large and juicy , with a dip of lemon on top Entries : 1) sunny side up pizza - that was the star of the meal - incredible thin pizza with rich ingredients . They sure know how to make their pizzas ( I think it's an easy 7.8 on the Dave port boy scale ) 2) tuna poke bowl - boring too excited here , I will pass 3) farro salad - had fresh ingredients and had a great seasoning and dressing Service was very attentive. All together , recommended . I will go back again if in the neighborhood to try out more of their pizzas and other menu options read more

So if there was a 2 1/2 that's were we'd land. Space and presentation of the food was fine. Taste and other preparation things came up for us, here we go: Tuna Tartare: well presented. I'm all for the ingredients speaking for themselves however the tuna was lack luster for sure. Little salt, pepper, light miso, anything to chef it up. Nothing overpowering but the lack of seasoning was evident. Polenta bites were fine. Not my thing as I would have preferred a lighter batter for polenta. But they were OK. Fish tacos .... The rub. Everyone is doing them. Do them well. Elements of the dish were just cold or tasteless. Give the tortilla a flash of heat or a dab but they were straight out of the fridge from the Mission bag. Lettuce/slaw was also like this but that would be fine if the protein had some .... Wait for it ... flavor. Char from the grill, lil salt and pepper, something to add to the profile outside of white fish that can use a boost sometimes. Again, nothing over powering, just chef it. Might have been an off day... we got there really early... but it's Rye ... chef it up, mark it up and do spectacular. read more

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The food is the worst combination of overpriced and underwhelming. The completely flavorless - and undercooked - fish tacos were the low point of dinner. Im fairly certain these tacos do not feature a speck of salt or any other seasoning. The bulk of the taco was some sort of flavorless lettuce slaw. Other lowlights included chicken wings that were some hybrid of baked and fried - in reality a lightly sauced sponge-like breading coating what were, at least, meaty wings. Very surprised to see so many positive reviews of this restaurant, as it may be the worst spot I have yet to try in Westchester. Don't waste your money here - there are so many better spots within minutes. read more

I dined at the Village Social during a trip to New York. I sat outside and enjoyed people watching in the area. Cute place! We arrived just after the time it opened, and it wasn't crowded at all. The server was great...very nice! I ordered the Tumeric Cauliflower...delicious! The portion size was huge. I especially enjoyed the cucumber yogurt it was served with. I would order this again! Forgot to take photos, but highly recommend a visit to Village Social! read more

Our car broke down in Rye on the way back from my father's funeral in MA. We had to find a place that was accommodating as I prepped for a virtual meeting while we waited for AAA to pick up our truck. What could have been a nightmare ended up being an easy experience. The team here did not seem put off at all with my "Can I plug my laptop in? What's your WiFi?" And "Can I sit at a table outside so I can be heard on my meeting?" In fact, they went above and beyond, giving me water and ensuring me I was not a bother. We tried the Burger and fries and guacamole w/chips. The fries were seriously delicious ... shoestring... light, salty... crisp.... And they also have awesome happy hour food and drink specials. When we finally were able to figure out our life by getting a Lyft home, the morning and evening bar service was fluid and seamless. They picked up with us right where the other left off... giving us a splash of wine on the house as we waited for our car. Good food and drink is very important for a restaurant. But what really stands out with this business is their exceptional "above and beyond" service. My partner and I have been in the business of hospitality in NYC for 15+ years now and we know it's tough to maintain that high standard of accommodation with service. Thank you to this amazing team for not only making us feel like not a burden, but for showing us true hospitality when we really needed it the most. read more

Ordered the soy chicken bowl and the steak bowl. The chicken one was very good. Added a egg on top and that took it up a notch. The steak bowl was over the top delish. It had a fried egg on top that was perfectly cook. Very tasty read more

Had seen them when I was on the block, I knew they had one in Mt Kisco, never made it there! So my friend and I decided on trying it out! So glad we did. We started with the drinks. They were ok. We had shisito peppers, and the chili chicken dumplings, the pretzel encrusted tuna, and the spicy crispy chicken dish. All the food was excellent. Service was good. read more

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We went here on Mother's Day for a late lunch and it was a very relaxing and casual meal. I could see how the space could liven up during the nighttime hence the restaurant name. Our service was decent throughout the entire meal, with waiters checking up on us toward the beginning, but toward the end when we stopped ordering things, we were not receiving water anymore. I had to walk to the waiter's area and grab a glass bottle myself for the table. The food on the other hand was great! Everything was flavor packed. I'm not vegetarian, but I decided to try the Crispy Kale & Avocado Tacos and they were delicious especially with the lime. The odd shape of the fries were also delicious. I love fries that do not have any skin on them and these curly things were exactly what I would picture in a perfect fry. Ill definitely come back sometime soon during the nighttime. read more

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Great for brunch! We needed a brunch spot and I wanted a place that took reservations given it was Mother's Day weekend. Thankfully it was easy to get a reservation and it wasn't terribly crowded either. Service was good and the brunch menu had something for everyone. My husband ordered steak and eggs while I ordered a braised short ribs sandwich. All in all a good spot for brunch in Rye! read more

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I was just there picking up a food and I was standing at the front entrance for 10 minutes the manager was chatting with a costume at the bar he never looked at me and asking me how can I help that's so rude unfortunately some people doesn't knows your job and be polite and respectful to people read more

Food is generally excellent. The mussels are wonderful and so are the fries. The tuna tartar was much better years ago, it now feels much less fresh and feels like it was cut, too much lemon squeezed on and refrigerated for a while, taking away from the fresh taste. Would not recommend ordering it. Cocktails are excellent but be careful they put a ton of ice and very little actual cocktail so you'd need 3 to get a buzz. I'd give 5 stars for fresher tuna tartare and stronger Cocktails! Service is very good and the place has a nice mix of cool, upscale yet casual enough to go in wearing whatever. read more

Food was great, with generous portions. Got the fried goat cheese (sweet and savory--yum!), Margherita pizza with mushrooms, and salmon chili bowl (which was excellent). Tasty margaritas. Nice ambiance, fine service. Glad to have another good place to go out! read more

Amazing! I loved the polenta bites and the mussels! They are so yummy and I almost filled up on them. The place is in the sweetest street in rye with free street parking most of the time. Both outdoor and indoor seating are quiet and nice! Our waitress, Isabella, was absolutely wonderful, she was so nice, very efficient, and gave the best recommendations for the menu. read more

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Consistently yummy food, cozy ambiance and great service. I always leave satisfied! Love this hidden gem

Food is great! Love the fish tacos its fresh and tasty. The Margherita is really delish! read more

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I hadn't been back here in a couple of years and went last night. What a pleasant surprise. There are some very nice new menu items, nightly specials and new management. The happy hour appetizers of coconut curry mussels and Buffalo cauliflower were fantastic. Delicious sauce on the mussels that you could just about drink! The cauliflower was well spiced and very flavorful. An entree of tuna poke was phenomenal. Lots of tuna, a large portion of accompaniments and just delicious sauces. They have an excellent liquor selection and quite reasonable prices as well, and Gabriel the bartender and Alex the manager are both super friendly. read more

4.5 stars for the food. 1.5 stars for the service. Came here for brunch on a sunday. The place wasn't even that crowded when we showed up. The service was slow though. The food would take ages to show up. The food itself is good quality, very much like the Mount Kisco location. Solid burger. They really need to improve the efficiency of their service though. The staff is friendly; it's just slow. read more

Village Social - Kitchen & Bar - Vintage burger batch #21 - New American Near Me - Rye, New York