Best Lunch Restaurants in Rye

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AshfordHastingsHawkhurstRyeTenterden

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AshfordHastingsPettRyeSandhurstTenterden

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. The Mermaid Inn

4.6

Exceptional(1407)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Rye

Booked 13 times today

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.

2. The George in Rye

4.3

Awesome(583)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Rye

Booked 8 times today

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.

3. The Union

4.8

Exceptional(1163)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Rye

Booked 17 times today

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.

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4. The Fig Restaurant

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4.8

Exceptional(18)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Rye

Booked 10 times today

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.

A photo of Marco's Mediterranean Kitchen restaurant

5. Marco's Mediterranean Kitchen

4.2

Awesome(160)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Rye

Booked 4 times today

A unique dining experience located in Rye, East Sussex. We specialize in serving an array of authentic and delicious Mediterranean and Greek inspired dishes, as well as expertly crafted cocktails. Our menu is filled with a variety of fresh seafood, grilled meats, flavorful vegetarian options, and delightful drinks that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Come and join us for a satisfying meal and discover the diverse flavors of the Mediterranean and Greece, all while sipping on one of our signature cocktails. Book your table today and let us take you on a culinary journey.

6. The Plough

4.8

Exceptional(766)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Rye

Booked 12 times today

The Plough is a country pub, restaurant and rooms just outside Rye, with a beer garden offering picturesque views of the Brede valley. Our food offer is pub classics made incredibly as well as creative cooking, whilst being ingredient led. 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. Inside we have a warm atmosphere with log fires and friendly service.

7. Two Sawyers

4.9

Exceptional(829)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Hastings

Booked 7 times today

The Two Sawyers is a 16th Century Inn recently refurbished and under family ownership. We pride ourselves on serving excellent beer and food. We have a large beer garden to the rear of the pub with over 30 tables for our guests to use for both drinking and dining. A character bar with log fires serving guest ales, beers, and wines. The restaurant serves traditional pub food twice both lunch and evening and all day on both Saturday and Sunday.

8. First In Last Out

4.7

Exceptional(214)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Hastings

Booked 12 times today

The First In Last Out (FILO), is a family run free-house in the Old Town of Hastings. Alongside our award winning beer, we serve quality food prepared from scratch. We offer lunch and dinner everyday, including our ever popular Tapas night (Monday), Indian Thali (Thursday) and Sunday roasts.The brewery is located just two minutes away from the pub, where we produce five regular ales using a full mash-tun process. We love live music and host regular Sunday evening gigs, of which details can be found on our website.The pub is popular with locals and tourists alike, who love to get cosy in our booth seating or warm up on cold winters' days around our unique central fireplace.Dogs and children are most welcome.

9. The Cove

4.7

Exceptional(78)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Pett

Booked 7 times today

In sleepy Fairlight, on the edge of the Firehills, The Cove is an independently run freehouse serving locals, wanderers and gastronauts alike. Halfway between Hastings and Rye, The Cove is the perfect stop after a walk across the local beaches and coastal paths of East Sussex. We have a fire for the winter nights, a garden for summer days, and a friendly bar waiting to welcome you. Originally a hotel, the building sat empty for several years until 2022, when the Cove was renovated, restored and reopened with a new lease of life. It has quickly gained a reputation for excellent, elevated pub food with local chef and restauranteur Nick Hales leading the kitchen.In 2023 it was featured on The Times 50 Best Summer Pubs, and given a glowing review by Grace Dent in The Guardian Observer.

10. The Ferry Inn

4.7

Exceptional(1221)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• English • Tenterden

Booked 7 times today

The Ferry Inn is a serendipitous country public house with welcoming staff, character rooms, candlelight, open fires, real ales, popular foods and fantastic sunsets. A 17th Century former smugglers haunt-- this is a pretty little pub in a lovely marshland setting with tables and benches on the front terrace and in the back alongside the riverbank. Inside it's very easygoing and chatty. The main bar has hop-draped painted beams, a green dado, and stools against the bar where they serve a beer called Oxney Ale specially brewed for the pub by Westerham Brewery. To the right is a cosy eating area with wheelback chairs-- ideal for a banquette with friends around a few long tables.

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From verified diners like you

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Nick
Brighton •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic food and service. Lovely feel to the place.
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The UnionPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Rye
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4.8
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Colin
Yorkshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
A lovely meal in a very pleasant environment with excellent service throughout.
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The Mermaid InnPrice: Expensive• British• Rye
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4.6
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Mike
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Ruiman and his team provide the best dining experience in the area with the best ingredients around, well worth a visit
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The George in RyePrice: Expensive• British• Rye
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4.3
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Mark
Dorset •1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Really 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.
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The Fig RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Global, International• Rye
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4.8
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Andy
East Sussex •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 22, 2025
Great food and service as usual. Staff are very attentive but not overwhelming, food was excellent - an overall great experience and reasonably priced for the quality of food and surroundings, great evening.
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Marco's Mediterranean KitchenPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Rye
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4.2

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