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Rye Restaurant, Appleton, WI

Rye Restaurant

4.8 (662)
$31 to $50
American
308 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
RYE was established in 2014. RYE offers a refined dining experience in a stylish urban / rustic setting. Located in the heart of Downtown Appleton next to the CopperLeaf Boutique Hotel. RYE serves lunch and dinner; Monday through Saturday.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nick Morse
  • Catering
    Offsite catering available at private or local venues 2-400 Guests
  • Private party facilities
    The private dining rooms at Rye, conveniently connected to the Copperleaf Boutique Hotel and Spa, can accommodate a variety of corporate and social dining events such as private dinners, cocktail receptions, business luncheons, and more for up to 65 Guests.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Appleton
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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What 662 people are saying

Rye Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rye Restaurant in Appleton is a delightful culinary destination offering a "fantastic experience" with "top notch" food and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "incredible" menu, which includes standout dishes like blackened salmon and 48-hour sous vide short ribs. The "cozy atmosphere" and exceptional drinks make it perfect for special occasions.

662 Reviews
  1. Erika

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Saturday night was my first experience dining at Rye. We started with fresh oysters, which my guys had never had, so we ordered the lightly grilled ones from PEI. They were absolutely delicious and I could have sat and eaten two dozen of them myself. They were briney, smokey, sweet, and perfectly seasoned with what tasted like just a hint of soy and lemon. I will dream about these oysters. Our cocktails were freshly made for us, and the special drink of the night was delicious and dangerous. We followed the oysters up with Wedge salads. They were very generous with the volume of salad- it was more like a full half of a head of lettuce, split in half on the plate, versus a standard wedge of lettuce. It was one of the best variations of a wedge I've had. It was amply dressed with plenty of Bleu cheese, pickled red onions, grape tomatoes and that delicious brown sugar bacon. I ate half of my salad and took the rest home- it was just as fresh tasting the second day. For the main course, my guys enjoyed the Beef and Mushroom Ragu and the Butternut Squash Ravioli while I tucked into the Blackened Salmon. That salmon was cooked to perfection. Crispy corners and blackened seasoning layer- perfectly seasoned, juicy and flaky on the inside. The red wine butter on top was divine, and getting a bite with every component was memorable and lovely. For dessert one of our party enjoyed the Creme Brulee and did not even offer a bite to share, so it must have been delicious. We also ordered the Limoncello, and that deserves a re-visit just for that. Bright and full of lemon flavor! Our service was top notch with just the right amount of attention, and we appreciated that all of the employees seemed to be enjoying their time there. We will be back for sure, and cannot believe it's taken us so long to try it. Thanks Rye for a memorable meal.

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  2. Mark

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, we had an outstanding meal. Rye never disappoints!

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  3. Nicole

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Samuel was awesome! You could tell he loves his job and has been doing it a while! The food tasted wonderful and the presentation was amazing! You can tell the cooks take pride in their work! A little nosiey but great atmosphere!

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  4. Angela

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the first greeting from our server Sam, to the fun Currant forecast cocktail, to the mouth watering beef carpaccio app., to our amazing and overly sized beet and wedge salads to the final main shared Braised short rib entree our experience at Rye was nothing short of spectacular! Note that the three dollar fresh loaf bread service with their one-of-a-kind dipping oil is something not to be missed!! We came to town for a show at the PAC, little did we know that our pre meal at Rye was gonna even outshine that! Sam 10 ⭐️ food 10 ⭐️ value 10 ⭐️

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  5. Jayme

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and great drinks. All top notch!

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  6. Larry

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional on all levels including the quality of the crowd, the atmosphere and the energy. Honestly we were just looking for a nice dinner but were treated with a great overall experience. Attention to detail with presentation of amazing food. Service well done. Five stars.

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  7. Michelle

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food presentation is beautiful, drinks very good. All our dinners were delicious. Would recommend rye for great dinner out..

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  8. Jessica

    Palm Springs7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience! Food was delicious and our server was very helpful.

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  9. Lori

    Milwaukee9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time at RYE. We love the more upscale restaraunts (love Plae Bistro, Bleu, Chef Fusion) in Green Bay and thougth we'd try the valley. It is a very unique place. Our waiter was great and very attentive even though the placed was extremely busy. Offered us a complimentary glass of champagne since it was our anniversay, which I thought was awesome. Oysters were great. Bit of a limited menu for my tastes, but my husband really liked his ribeye. We would go back.

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  10. Touyer

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, and wonderful experience!

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FAQs

Rye Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (920) 380-4745.

Rye Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 662 OpenTable diners.

Rye Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
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308 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Appleton
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nick Morse
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Offsite catering available at private or local venues 2-400 Guests
  • Private party facilities
    The private dining rooms at Rye, conveniently connected to the Copperleaf Boutique Hotel and Spa, can accommodate a variety of corporate and social dining events such as private dinners, cocktail receptions, business luncheons, and more for up to 65 Guests.
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