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The George in Rye, Rye, East Sussex

The George in Rye

4.3
4.3
551 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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

Menu

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What 551 people are saying

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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • East Sussex

    Great for brunch

  • East Sussex

    Good for business meals

  • East Sussex

    Kid-friendly

  • East Sussex

    Innovative

  • East Sussex

    Good for groups

  • East Sussex

    Great for creative cocktails

  • East Sussex

    Hot spot

  • East Sussex

    Romantic

  • East Sussex

    Good for special occasions

  • East Sussex

    Lively

  • East Sussex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The George in Rye offers "fantastic quality food" and a "lovely ambience," making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Guests rave about the "superb tomahawk steak" and "delightful seafood," with service often highlighted as "impeccable." Though some note service inconsistencies, overall experiences are "highly recommended."

551 Reviews

  1. Joanne

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really cold with draft from front door when visited with 85 year old! Asked for internal doors to be closed but told this could not be done. We were disappointed as expecting warm atmosphere and surroundings with fires lit but cold and disappointing

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    Kent

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointing trip to The George. The service was very slow and rather odd. At one point the waiter gave my husband two forks and no other cutlery! The food took far too long to come. Two of our party had to rush their food because they had to leave for a train and if he taken a hour for the main course to arrive. Also very limited veggie options. Basically one main course which is no choice at all. Given how many veggies are around now I feel there should be more choice.

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  3. Simon

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent welcome and great service. Amazing roast beef Sunday lunch. Great wine 🍷 Lovely ambience, definitely coming back. 😊

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  4. Sally

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Starters and mains superb. Our waiter Rumain went above and beyond to make my husbands birthday special even singing happy birthday in Spanish to him. My daughter in law actually said it’s the best meal out she has ever had it was the clams in sofite rice ( very like paella). Thoroughly recommend.

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  5. Lee

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service from the staff. Food was tasty but the portion size and value for money had a lot to be desired.

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  6. clive

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good service , excellent food , the burger , has upped its experience.

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  7. Jane

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent place, lovely food, great staff, brilliant that it's dog friendly. Visit Rye a couple of times a year and always have a meal at the George.

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  8. Drew

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service from Dan was wonderful but the food was frankly terrible. Either over salted or lacking flavour… such a disappointment especially as it was a birthday meal

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  9. debbie

    New York City

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Dreadful. Booked months ago for 6 and no tables free when we arrived so they put us in a dark annexed corner away from everyone else. Left us for 20 minutes before offering drinks. Poor menu with very limited and strange choices. We left after 30 minutes and went elsewhere never to return…
    The George in RyeResponded on December 3, 2024
    Dear Debbie, Thank you for your feedback, and I am truly sorry to hear about your experience. It’s disappointing to learn that our efforts to accommodate you—despite the unexpected challenge of no tables being immediately available—did not meet your expectations. While we did offer to arrange another table for your group when one became available, we understand and respect your decision to leave instead of dinning with us. As for the menu, it is curated to offer unique and diverse options, but we recognize that it may not have aligned with your preferences. Warm wishes

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  10. Katharine

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely meal with great service in a beautiful setting

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The George in Rye is rated 4.3 stars by 551 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for The George in Rye

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
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