Rye River Social

4.3

458 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Good for groups
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

What brings people together more than food? Our menu was designed to bring out the inner foodie in every guest. The menu is centered on simple southern style cuisine and well done flavors. A mix of elevated classics and modern, hearty dishes guests can enjoy with the table while cheersing craft cocktails. We would like to welcome everyone to come in and try our top notch bourbon selection and take a look at our exclusive upstairs speakeasy style room and bar. The Marble Cliff room is sure to blow you away!

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(614) 429-3835
Website
http://ryeriversocial.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
TJ Schmidt
Private party facilities
Please email info@ryeriversocial.com for inquiries regarding our private dining space.

Location
955 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43212-2635
Neighborhood
Short North - Arena District
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS$10.00
fried sprouts / miso brown butter / spicy honey
CAF WINGS$16.00
4 tea brined whole chicken wings / mojo dry rub
CHARRED OCTOPUS$18.00
piri piri / olives / tostones / aioli
BREAD & BUTTER$8.00
matjia breads rye / cultured butter / smoked maldon
RYE RIVER BACON BOARD$22.00
house bacon / pickles / rye river mustard / crackers
MARINATED OLIVES$6.00
herbs / burnt orange / piparra / evoo
TOSTONES$6.00
smashed fingerlings / brown butter aioli / grilled pickled onions
FRIED CAULIFLOWER$12.00
lardons / buttermilk / lemon / herbs

LETTUCES, VEGETABLES, GRAINS AND CHEESES

BIBB SALAD$10.00
bibb lettuce / buttermilk dressing / fried garlic / chives / radish / pecorino
GRILLED RADICCHIO$13.00
three creeks radicchio / anchovy / garlic / pecorino
BURRATA$15.00
herb oil / maldon / focaccia
RAINBOW CARROTS$14.00
swainway carrots / orange / mint / carrot caramel
BEET SALAD$18.00
local beets / house made ricotta / orange / honey / mint
POLENTA & MUSHROOMS$14.00
shagbark corn grits / swainway mushrooms / XO / herbs / pecorino
COCONUT CARROT SOUP$5.00
local carrots / desiccated coconut / herb oil / crema

TRADITIONAL PLATES

CANARY STEAK$36.00
8 oz ohio hanger steak / marble potatoes / mojo picon / sunflower pesto hominy
NEW ZEALAND LAMB$36.00
torched lamb leg / roasted cauliflower puree / harissa / sorrel / lemon
THE OG BURGER$18.00
ground chuck / aged cheddar / porcini mayo / grilled pickled onions / matija breads seeded challah
BONE-IN PORK CHOP$26.00
shagbark grits / pistachio cherry agrodolce / grilled broccolini
SMOKED PORK BOLOGNESE$18.00
pork shoulder / bacon / sausage / san marzano / papperdelle / cotija / herbs
BAKED COD$18.00
barley risotto / buttered miso broth / chili crunch / grilled broccolini
DUCK SUGO$18.00
fusili / san marzano / cotija / herbs

DESSERTS

ROOTBEER FLOAT$10.00
abita rootbeer / house made vanilla ice cream
BASQUE CHEESECAKE$9.00
macerated strawberries
AFFOGATO$6.00
espresso / vanilla ice cream

What 458 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

458 Reviews

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ChefJake
Columbus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is only my second time here, but both times, the service has been absolutely fantastic. Everyone is truly so kind and a genuine joy to be served by. The drinks have always been wonderful and so has the food. Oh, and happy hour is definitely something to take advantage of. Can't wait for my next visit.
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VAM9
VIP
Columbus
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic food with the new menu- burger is great, shrimp is great, and the new cocktails are very good.
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KellyM
VIP
Columbus
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The service was lacking from the time we came through the door. Took a bit to get seated, which wasn’t a typical seating. You choose where you want to sit on your own, then go to the bar to order food and drinks. They didn’t give us a menu and someone flew by and dropped a bottle of self serve water on the table without saying a word. To order drinks, we were 6th party in line so we had to wait forever to place the order. Just wasn’t at all what we were expecting when making dinner reservations.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Columbus
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We made reservations to go to Rye River Social for a birthday gathering. We called and confirmed and asked for a specific server there. All was set. We got there, 17 of us, and there was not a table set. I had to figure that out and put tables together. After being seated for approximately 20 minutes, a bartender told us that there are no longer servers and we had to go to the bar to order food. Huh? They finally agreed to me taking everyone’s order and delivering to the bar. As food was being prepared, I ran another round of drinks for the table. When we sat with empty plates, I went to the bar and grouped everyone’s checks for them, then delivered the checks. One employee (and I didn’t get her name) actually tried to make it an okay experience by allowing me to serve the table. What’s worse? They charged us an automatic 20% gratuity. Rye River Social, you just lost business from a lot of people. That was disappointing, to say the least. The 20% automatic gratuity should have at least been removed. Just completely disappointed and upset at the experience.
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VAM9
VIP
Columbus
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food at a good price! Burger is good; brussel sprouts are delicious
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
After driving 8 hours to spend the weekend in Columbus and specifically picking this restaurant for their menu it was very disappointing to walk into the restaurant to find out that the whole menu had changed. New menu was disjointed and hard to figure out (appetizers/shareables vs sandwiches). Very few selections. Service and drinks were WONDERFUL though. Food and selection not so much. If you are going to revamp your space do it in entirety and change your website.
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SherryS
VIP
Columbus
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great atmosphere and top of the line service. Will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Columbus
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We were pleasantly surprised by how wonderfully crafted the food and beverages were. The service was really good, too. 10/10 will definitely return.
Rye River SocialResponded on March 20, 2024
Hi there - thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food, beverages, and service. We can't wait to have you back again soon!
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VAM9
VIP
Columbus
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food with the new menu; locally sourced! Good drink selection too!
Rye River SocialResponded on March 20, 2024
Hi VAM9! Thank you for the fantastic review. We're glad you enjoyed our new locally sourced menu and drink selection. We can't wait to have you back.
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KeithB
Columbus
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Have been going to Rye River Social ever since they opened. First time there was such a great experience. The Wings were to die for. The Cocktails were on point. The food was really good. Don’t remember what we had but remember everyone saying how great it was. We were there last night 3/2/2024 Had the wings and cauliflower for appetizers. cauliflower was tasty. The wings were the opposite. Absolutely no taste. Even though they were supposed to have been rubbed????? These are by far the most disappointing wings I’ve ever had. The original wings were so outstanding. But why keep something great when you can do mediocre. Had the duck and pasta. While it was flavorful and quite a bit of duck . It could have been beef or pork or chicken. No real Duck Flavor. Red sauce overwhelms the duck. It’s my fault because I know better. But why is that combination even on the menu? Last but not least one of the worst Vodka Dirty Martini’s I’ve ever had. After all these years I believe that will be losing us as Customers. Too many other great places that do much better. Could be why they were a bit slow last night.
Rye River SocialResponded on March 20, 2024
Hi Keith! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. While we are disappointed your food was not to your liking, we will be rolling out a brand new menu and atmosphere at Rye River Social on Thursday, March 28th. We would love for you to come in and give us another try - thanks again.
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Rye River Social is rated 4.3 stars by 458 OpenTable diners.

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955 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43212-2635

Additional information

Neighborhood
Short North - Arena District
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
TJ Schmidt
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://ryeriversocial.com/
Phone number
(614) 429-3835
Private party facilities
Please email info@ryeriversocial.com for inquiries regarding our private dining space.

Rye River Social

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SMALL PLATES

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS$10.00

CAF WINGS$16.00

CHARRED OCTOPUS$18.00

BREAD & BUTTER$8.00

RYE RIVER BACON BOARD$22.00

MARINATED OLIVES$6.00

TOSTONES$6.00

FRIED CAULIFLOWER$12.00

LETTUCES, VEGETABLES, GRAINS AND CHEESES

BIBB SALAD$10.00

GRILLED RADICCHIO$13.00

BURRATA$15.00

RAINBOW CARROTS$14.00

BEET SALAD$18.00

POLENTA & MUSHROOMS$14.00

COCONUT CARROT SOUP$5.00

TRADITIONAL PLATES

CANARY STEAK$36.00

NEW ZEALAND LAMB$36.00

THE OG BURGER$18.00

BONE-IN PORK CHOP$26.00

SMOKED PORK BOLOGNESE$18.00

BAKED COD$18.00

DUCK SUGO$18.00

DESSERTS

ROOTBEER FLOAT$10.00

BASQUE CHEESECAKE$9.00

AFFOGATO$6.00

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