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Rye - Permanently Closed

4.7
4.7
386 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Hip spot for innovative, locally sourced New American cuisine & cocktails in a rustic-chic setting. Specializes in oysters, ribeye, local vegetables, and craft cocktails. Additional reservations may be available by calling 502.749.6200 or visiting www.ryeonmarket.com. Happy hour from 5-7p Tuesday - Thursday featuring half priced oysters and wine specials.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Oyster Bar, Steak

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (502) 749-6200

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Zach Chancey

  • Catering

    Catering options are available through our private dining space, our additional venue located one block away, or for off-site events and weddings.

  • Neighborhood

    East Market St - NuLu

  • Cross street

    Campbell Street

  • Parking details

    Additional parking available on Campbell and Market St.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 386 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I would say that the food was good but did not blow us away, which is what we would expect at that price point. Limited menu is ok if everything on it is amazing. We were 50% on the mains, not good enough. Dessert was fair, cocktails quite good. Needs a little polishing in a district with lots of competition.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Overall ok. Food not quite worth the cost.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Must visit! The food, atmosphere, and service was absolutely impeccable. We are visiting from New Mexico and were absolutely blown away by the overall quality of the experience. I think we’ll visit again just on this few day trip!
  4. BigDogBiscuitEater

    Louisville

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great dining experience. Fantastic cocktails to appetizers to entrees, our party of four found Rye to be a great place to enjoy an evening out. We started with the cheese board, and had the pork schnitzel with triple-cooked friezes as a side. YUM. Our friends had the mahi mahi with Brussel sprouts. Equally as good. Not usually a big dessert guy, but their chocolate cake may have been the best thing my taste buds have ever experienced. Service was exemplary and the atmosphere perfect for a casual dining experience with friends. Will definitely return to Rye soon!!
  5. SanS

    Jacksonville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wish we lived closer to enjoy Rye more often! Fabulous food and great dining experience!
  6. MarlaS

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a little get away and decided to try Rye. The menu had many items that looked great. We tried oysters and a salmon dish. All was delicious. Our server was also great. She made some recommendations and took good care of us.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service team was absolutely outstanding. It's great to see a group of employees truly being a team.
  8. Eataroundtheglobe

    Houston

    140 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    140 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Fantastic cocktails!! Great oysters. Superb ice cream. Rest of food was ok. Very loud
  9. Suzi1

    Cincinnati

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2019

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    The tables along the back wall in the bar are way too dark. The rest of Rye is lit well. Do not recommend sitting there. The food was excellent but disappointed that they only offer one rose by the glass. And they were out. I feel like most places would offer to open a bottle not normally in the “by the Glass” list.
  10. BarbaraB

    Key West

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Dinner was excellent along with the service. I would recommend.
  11. CatherineR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Our server George was enthusiastic about the food and knowledgeable about where everything came from. He was sincere in his engagement and we loved having him recommend the food and drinks we had. The food was fantastic.
  12. NENE

    Louisville

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    When we arrived , the hostess was very friendly. Made us feel welcome. Food was really good. We will return !!
  13. SethP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, with good service, and wonderful food!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2019

    overall1food4service1ambience3
    Had a 8:30 reservation, and waited for over an hour - still no table. Hostess was extremely rude- told us we couldn’t wander around the restaurant when we went to the restroom. When we asked about an update, she replied that she was too busy. We left at 9:30 without ever being seated.
  15. WillG

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was perfectly prepared and delicious! Scallops entree and grilled shrimp appetizers were the stars. Cocktails were top notch and creative
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ribeye was to die for! Great for a group of steak lovers.
  17. Jigboy

    Louisville

    63 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2019

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Cheese tray was way overpriced. The cheese choices were good, but they were very tiny. I had the trout and it was very good. The service was weak. He seemed very unsure of himself and disappeared at times.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Anniversary
  19. RobertN

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 5, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Rye is excellent as long as you don't mind not being able to hear those you are dining with. The sound level would discourage me from returning unless weather permits eating outside. We were initially seated inside and after receiving our drinks and an appetizer asked to be moved outside. The waiter was most gracious and helpful in moving us. I would return for the food but only if I could sit outside.
  20. AmandaP

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We were so excited for our weekend in Louisville and this restaurant did not represent great southern hospitality. The food was mediocre, our server seemed like he had no experience. He could not open wine or answer questions about the menu. At almost $100 per person we would expect better. Also the air conditioning was blasting the entire time, and although we asked nicely to turn it down, we were told it could not be turned off. We had an awesome dinner at 610 Magnolia the following night. In retrospect we should have tried Decca or Proof on Main.
  21. GiselleS

    Coastal Georgia

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious!! Everything we ordered was perfect and the service was impeccable.
  22. Putnam

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    They said they had no record of our Open Table reservation
  23. EdithG

    Louisville

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was very good but menu is very limited and a lot of items were quite pricey. The rolls were probably the most delicious things we ate!
  24. raleigheater

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We had a great meal here. We were running late due to unforeseen traffic but texted the restaurant and they saved a spot for us. Our cocktails and cheese board were great. We shared a steak that was too rare for our taste and that was very cold in comparison to the fries it came with. We also ordered rolls to come with our meal, but they came before our entree and they were cold by the time our entree arrived. Our server was very knowledgeable but somewhat slow. Overall we liked how quiet it was and would definitely eat here again on another occasion.
  25. JillianB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! It was a little loud when we arrived but they were very busy for a Tuesday evening.
  26. JohnA

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed the dining experience at Rye! It's our new favorite restaurant in town.
  27. Jeff

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was only surpassed by the service! Our waiter was attentive and had great suggestions. The bar program is incredible and the food very innovative.
  28. JoshC

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2019

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The wait for food took a while and the quality compared to price point seemed uneven. The best part of the night was the cocktails which were fabulous!
  29. DinerDave

    Louisville

    81 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2018

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Not impressed, when there are so many better choices for dinner in Louisville. Cheese and charcuterie boards were good, but how hard is it to place prepared meat, cheese and picked items on a board. Beet salad was terribly short of blue cheese, bacon and endive, with beets chopped in big chunks versus thin sliced tasty bits. Mains were generally disappointing with a minimum 36ounce ribeye steak (ridiculous) available which was so fatty and too chewy to be anything but an average choice grade. Scallops were resting on terribly paired black lentils, a poor Thai sauce and masses of cilantro. (Why?) Triple fried fries were okay as was the fettuccine. Service from the waiter was fine but a 45 minute wait between finishing our starters and the entrees is simply asinine when the restaurant wasn’t busy and we had an early 6PM reservation. Far too pretentious a place that acts and thinks it is much better than it is considering such a limited menu, which means they should be great with every menu item. The topper was the already added in 20% tip, never mentioned by the wait person and only found once I turned on my phone flashlight to look at the bill. ((I normally tip more than 20% but when it’s added in for a party of 6 without a mention, well you get it. I won’t return but if you go, this is just a drinks and starters place at best my friends.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    For starters, come for a whiskey bourbon cocktail to start the night off right. They will not disappoint whether you like old fashions, manhattans, or something neat. Then stay for bite. Charcuterie plate was delicious followed by a nice steak with blue cheese.
  31. JohnB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2018

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    There were not a lot of options on the menu, but I splurged and got the strip which was expensive and overpriced. It was definitely not worth it, and I was angry at myself for ordering it. I could have gotten a better steak anywhere else in Louisville for half the price. My date’s meal was a very soggy vegetarian dish that she could not finish. There are much better restaurants and options on the same street as Rye.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal for all types of eaters fish, meat and vegetarians
  33. BillisHot

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2018

    overall2food1service3ambience5
    The menu was so limited! Under ten food items to choose from and no specials. Really small portions. The bill for the four of us including one person having one cocktail was $185 dollars including tip. The presentation was really nice. Food was just barely fair. We all left hungry! Very disappointing!!!
  34. AngelaZ

    Louisville

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2018

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We went for a birthday dinner and ordered the duck. Very tender and tasty. We weren't disappointed!
  35. DBMwino

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I only left 5 stars because there isn't an option to leave 6. The mushroom toast is a contender for the single best dish I've ever had. Jonathan gave us service that was top notch! Cannot wait to return!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. And the staff was courteous and efficient. The noise level was low except when a large group was seated beside our table. Then it went up a bit but was still not bad. Overall it was an excellent experience.
  37. VickieS

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had booked our reservation on Open Table. When I got there they did not have the reservation....but they found a table for us. It was MY fault I had entered the wrong Saturday date. But the host and the manager was so nice to us and got us a great table. We appreciated the kindness. The food was awesome and the restaurant is really nice. It was a great dining experience! Thank you again!
  38. JoeH40272

    Louisville

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2018

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    Very loud and service was not great. We were seated at a corner table and I think our server totally forgot about us after we ordered cocktails. It was a memorable experience. So memorable we probably won't be back.
  39. RichardN

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2018

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    The reviews for Rye are not at all representative of our experience. The drinks and food were just so-so. The portions were skimpy and the service was less than attentive even though they were not that busy. There are so many better options inLouisville that I can’t imagine ever going back to Rye.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    In town for a race, wanted to try Rye because of the menu I had seen. Not disappointed. My wife had two small plates, I had the duck which was a very low-carb entree, served with grilled cabbage.

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Rye - Permanently Closed offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 749-6200.

Rye - Permanently Closed is rated 4.7 stars by 386 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Campbell Street

  • Neighborhood

    East Market St - NuLu

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Oyster Bar, Steak

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Additional parking available on Campbell and Market St.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Zach Chancey

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (502) 749-6200

  • Catering

    Catering options are available through our private dining space, our additional venue located one block away, or for off-site events and weddings.

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