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The Fig Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.8(18)The Fig is a casual neighbourhood restaurant, serving small plates from around the world. Expect a cosy, low lit interior, friendly staff and flavourful, unstuffy food; made with love.
We always have plenty for everyone; including vegan and gluten free dishes.
Located right in the centre of Rye, a short drive from camber sands.
We are open for Brunch, Lunch and dinner.
Brunch and lunch walk ins only, bookings for dinner.The Union
Price: Expensive•Contemporary British•4.8(1,164)The Union is a contemporary restaurant and bar set in a beautiful 15th century building in the heart of Rye. Our menu is made up of small and large plates which we recommend sharing across the table. Our team will be on hand to guide you through your visit.
Our food is guided by the seasons and our menu is ingredient led so changes based on what we have available to us. We primarily use British produce and work with local suppliers to ensure we always source the very best ingredients we can get our hands on.
The Mermaid Inn
Price: Expensive•British•4.6(1,407)Dine in the AA 2 Rosette Linen Fold Panelled Restaurant, where you can enjoy the ambience of the large restaurant, the cosiness of The Dr Syn Dining Room or the privacy of the Boardroom for your evening meal, lunch and breakfast.
Head Chef Drew King is focused on using quality, seasonal, local ingredients and cooking them perfectly. He has a broad range of experience having worked in Michelin Star restaurants. and is able to adapt to the requirements of the guest and the occasion.
Please note dogs are not allowed in the Restaurant. Bookings are for the Restaurant only. We do not reserve for The Bar and outside seating areas.The George in Rye
Price: Expensive•British•4.3(583)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.
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- DMDuncanMLondon •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoVery helpful and lovely staff. Great food as alwaysMore infoThe UnionPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Rye•4.8
- CColinYorkshire •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoA lovely meal in a very pleasant environment with excellent service throughout.More infoThe Mermaid InnPrice: Expensive• British• Rye•4.6
- MMikeLondon •4 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoRuiman and his team provide the best dining experience in the area with the best ingredients around, well worth a visitMore infoThe George in RyePrice: Expensive• British• Rye•4.3
- MMarkDorset •1 review4.0Dined 6 days agoReally good sharing plates. Flavourful food and well presented. The style forces you to change from your usual approach and it’s better for it. Really well executed and we enjoyed it. The open kitchen means you will carry the scent of your dinner home with you but a small gripe.More infoThe Fig RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Global, International• Rye•4.8
- SStephanieLondon •2 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 6, 2025Always a pleasure to eat at the Landgate Bistro. The food is always fabulous and the service great. I can't recommend it highly enough.More infoLandgate BistroPrice: Expensive• British• Rye•4.7
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