The George in Rye

Name: The George in Rye
Address: 98 High Street, Rye, East Sussex, United Kingdom, TN31 7JT
Telephone: 01797 222114
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (617)

£26 to £40

British

98 High Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7JT

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2 people

Jun 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Located right in the heart of the town's High Street and Citadel, The George Grill is the restaurant of The George in Rye, one of the finest hotels on the South coast. Our head chef, Oscar, offers you a classic British Grill menu combining his love of charcoal cooking with a Latin twist. The Grill is a firm local favourite and celebrates the best of ingredients and suppliers in the area. At the heart of the kitchen is a wood-charcoal grill, where our kitchen team roast seafood landed that day from fishermen based in Rye Harbour. We also serve Romney Marsh lamb, Aberdeen Angus grass-fed beef and seasonal vegetables from our farmer based in Boughton Monchelsea. Lovingly restored and renovated, this Grade II listed bolt-hole offers a welcoming retreat for design lovers and foodies alike.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
01797 222114
Website
https://thegeorgeinrye.com/food-and-drink/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Oscar Fonseca Volkmar
Catering
We also offer catering and larger events in our Ballroom. For further information, please email events@thegeorgeinrye.com
Private party facilities
The George in Rye can also offer Private Dining between 14 and 24 guests in either our Parlour off the main restaurant, or in the Long Room on the first floor above Reception. For further information, please email events@thegeorgeinrye.com

Location
98 High Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7JT
Neighborhood
Rye
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 617 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

East Sussex
Great for brunch
East Sussex
Good for business meals
East Sussex
Romantic
East Sussex
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The George in Rye offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests appreciate the "cozy atmosphere" and "friendly staff," making it a popular choice for celebrations. Highlights include a "superb Sunday lunch" and a "great wine selection." While some reviews mention service delays, the "delicious menu" and "pet-friendly environment" make it a charming spot for any occasion.

617 Reviews

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Michael
East Sussex1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an excellent venue that has modernized over the years to create an intriguing space with indoor and outdoor dining. The service and food are excellent. I had a Sunday roast and my son had a steak. We had trouble with our journey and were able to re-time the booking without problem. The price, I feel, was perhaps a tad high. Will we be back? Definitely.
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Kieran
East Sussex1 review
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The service could improve, we had to wait quite long to have plates cleared and was not asked at all how our meal was!!! Food was ok, but not worth the money. Amazed at the price of a bottle of wine!! And service charger automatically put on the bill, without asking!!
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Nick
East Sussex1 review
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place, best steak I’ve had in years. Staff go the extra mile to make your visit special. Definitely will be back soon.
The George in RyeResponded on June 14, 2025
Dear Nick, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit—and especially that the steak stood out as the best you've had in years! Our team takes great pride in creating memorable experiences, so it means a lot to know their efforts made a difference. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards,
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Bruce
Kent5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent friendly service throughout our group meal, tasty quality menu, stunning ambiance and lovely atmosphere. We will definitely dine again at The George
The George in RyeResponded on June 14, 2025
Dear Bruce, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you and your group enjoyed your meal with us. It's fantastic to know the service, menu, and atmosphere all made a great impression. Creating a warm and memorable dining experience is what we aim for, and your feedback truly means a lot to the team. We look forward to welcoming you back to The George again soon! Warm regards,
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Sandra
East Sussex4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous Sunday afternoon at The George! Delicious Sunday lunch followed by a wonderful jazz trio in the courtyard. Whether it’s with family, friends or just the two of you we would highly recommend The George.
The George in RyeResponded on June 14, 2025
Dear Sandra, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased to hear you had a fabulous Sunday afternoon with us. It’s great to know you enjoyed the Sunday lunch and the jazz trio in the courtyard—such a perfect way to spend the day! Your recommendation means a lot, and we’re thrilled The George continues to be a place you enjoy, whether with family, friends, or for a more intimate visit. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warm regards,
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Alex
London2 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Booked a celebratory lunch. The starters arrived before the drinks, the mains were underwhelming (don’t get the Cesar Salad, it’s all done with store cupboard items), and the sides never arrived. We were not asked if we need more drinks, cause the waiter never came to check up, didn’t get ordered a dessert menu. Weirdly, he never even acknowledged that the sides didn’t arrive. Would have had extra drinks if asked, would have had dessert if offered. So much for a celebratory lunch, I had to apologise to my husband for the choice I had made.
The George in RyeResponded on June 7, 2025
Dear Alex, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I'm truly sorry to hear that your celebratory lunch with us did not meet expectations. It’s disappointing to learn that the service fell short, from starters arriving before drinks to the lack of follow-up from the waiter, missing sides, and the missed opportunity to offer desserts and further drinks. This is certainly not the experience we aim to provide, and I can only apologise for the lack of attentiveness and care shown during your visit. Your comments regarding the Caesar salad and the overall food quality have also been noted and will be shared with our kitchen and service teams for review. I do hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity to provide the level of service we’re known for. Warm regards
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James
London4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
3 of us had lunch. The George is pet friendly so we had 2 dogs with us. Have to expect to be placed outside of the main restaurant and we were. Absolutely no issue with this. Initial greet and the service were great. Drinks arrived quickly and the food was superb. 2 of us had the lamb and my daughter the mussels. Couple of glasses of red which was v nice. Cider and Bloody Mary to start. Cider awesome and was informed that the BM was a…’really good one’. White chocolate mouse and Catalan cream for deserts. Again, v nice. Will definitely return. The George looks like it is doing a decent trade and so it should be. First class venue.
The George in RyeResponded on June 7, 2025
Dear James, Thank you so much for your lovely message and for taking the time to share such positive feedback. I’m delighted to hear you enjoyed your lunch with us and that you and your two dogs felt welcomed and comfortable — we always aim to make sure all our guests, including the four-legged ones, have a great experience. It’s wonderful to know the service, drinks, and food — especially the lamb, mussels, and desserts — all hit the mark. I’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team, especially the bar and kitchen staff. They’ll be very pleased to hear their efforts were so appreciated. We’re very grateful for your support and look forward to welcoming you back to The George again soon. Warmest regards,
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Tony
London9 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
It was a disappointing and relatively expensive meal. It was meant to be a celebration with family; we had not met for a long time. Our 'senior' waitress appeared to be completely oblivious to our need to chat and catch up. She came with her order pad three times within three minutes—each time, we said we would call you when we were ready. Cutlery service had her move our hands and arms where she wished to lay the cutlery. Oysters were served on 2 plates one of which [the smaller] was placed in my guests place. I had to explain to 2 waiters that a large order of oysters needed to be served on a trivet. To be fair the waitress brought an upturned basin in the end - but why [when they serve oysters] would they not have the required trivets or at least train staff on the need? It really did feel that the staff were doing the job for the first time. No senior staff appeared in evidence, and for £260+ for four people [1 bottle of wine] it felt like we were in a tourist trap where they wanted to get as much profit not expecting to see their customers again. If this was their objective - then they've achieved it with me!
The George in RyeResponded on May 31, 2025
Dear Tony, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I was very sorry to read your comments and want to extend my sincere apologies that your recent visit did not meet expectations—especially on what should have been a special and enjoyable family celebration. It’s clear from your feedback that we fell short in both service delivery and attention to detail. Your description of the interaction with your server and the handling of your oyster order reflects a lack of attentiveness and training that we take very seriously. Please be assured that this is not the standard we aim to offer, nor is it reflective of the experience we want any of our guests to have. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. Warm regards,
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Jacqui
London9 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely lunch with really good service. The outside seating is great in the summer.
The George in RyeResponded on June 7, 2025
Dear Jacqui, Thank you so much for your kind words — I’m delighted to hear you had a lovely lunch and enjoyed the service and our outdoor seating. It's always a pleasure to welcome you. I’m very sorry to hear that your friend’s 60th birthday wasn’t acknowledged during your visit. You’re absolutely right — if we ask about special occasions during the booking process, it’s only right that we follow through in person. Please accept my sincere apologies that this detail was missed. I’ll be speaking with the team to ensure this doesn’t happen again. We truly appreciate your continued support and thoughtful feedback. I hope we’ll have the chance to make it up to you both on your next visit. Warmest regards,
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Jayne
East Sussex8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and brilliant service. I would really recommend this restaurant to anyone
The George in RyeResponded on May 31, 2025
Dear Jayne, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed both the food and the service during your visit. Your kind recommendation means a great deal to the whole team, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again very soon! Warm regards,
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The George in Rye is rated 4.3 stars by 617 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

98 High Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7JT

Additional information

Neighborhood
Rye
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Oscar Fonseca Volkmar
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
https://thegeorgeinrye.com/food-and-drink/
Phone number
01797 222114
Catering
We also offer catering and larger events in our Ballroom. For further information, please email events@thegeorgeinrye.com
Private party facilities
The George in Rye can also offer Private Dining between 14 and 24 guests in either our Parlour off the main restaurant, or in the Long Room on the first floor above Reception. For further information, please email events@thegeorgeinrye.com

The George in Rye

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What 617 people are saying

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