The Ryland Inn

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   Randall

   VIP

   New York City

   14 reviews

   4.0

   14 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Beautiful place, always a great experience. However, the “up-charge” of $15 for a lobster that was the size of a large prawn was outrageous. I don’t even know how its size was considered legal….don’t they have restrictions on a minimum length for a harvestable lobster 🦞? Honestly, I thought it was a joke…….$360, price fix, for 2, one drink each, all in with tip… the rest of the meal was very tasty. But Lord folks poor inflated pricing really smacks you hard.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   We were underwhelmed by our New Year’s Eve experience at the Ryland Inn. The food was largely cold as it was likely premade and sat around for 10-15 min before being served to us. The service was quite poor with non-professional servers who would disappear for 10 min in the kitchen (I timed it) despite only covering 4-5 tables. We likely would have had 2 more drinks, but could not chase down our server to place an order and did not want to place an order for a cocktail to pair with dessert as it was taking other guests 15 min to get their cocktails. The food was uninspired with poorly cooked lobster accompanied by burned chanterelles, a lukewarm chestnut soup, and caviar served with overly-thick blinis. All this for $450. This was extremely disappointing as we had our wedding at the Ryland Inn a few years back and we had an amazing experience with excellent food and service. Sadly, not sure we will return.
   

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   Dawn

   VIP

   New York City

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Usually can’t expect too much since it’s New Years. Food took over 1 hour 1/2 for the 1st course. Part of my entree was cold. Definitely not the same as it used to be. At least we had good company :)
   

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   Michele

   VIP

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ryland Inn did a beautiful New Year's Eve. Great ambiance, festive holiday decor, classy and elegant. Drinks were served in crystal. Service was spot on and super friendly and professional. My only negative is that the portions were very tiny. However, I have been there for brunch on Sundays and there's an unlimited buffet that offers an array of great options.
   

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   Doris

   VIP

   New York City

   63 reviews

   3.0

   63 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a 645 reservation for the Ryland Inn on NYE. It's a lovely venue and it looked very inviting for the holidays. We were greeted and seated promptly. We sat for about 15 minutes with no waiter coming over and no one saying anything and empty water glasses. Finally someone noticed and we were brought water but still did not have a waiter for another 10 minutes. We understand its a busy night but this really was not acceptable especially for the cost. Once we ordered the food was brought out efficiently. Our waitress was just ok, we just expected a little more in such a nice place. The food was very good overall as well as the cocktails.
   

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   JACK

   Philadelphia

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   my meal was not good but was replaced satisfactorily making the evening a success
   

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   rich

   VIP

   New York City

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   This new version of Ryland is nothing like the old one. You can skip this. Bad food and even worse service. A total disservice to a great venue and what was once a great restaurant.
   

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   Liz

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I absolutely love the Ryland Inn. The food is amazing and the ambiance is perfect. We came back to celebrate our anniversary since we got married here and every time I come, it’s amazing. Sooo happy the restaurant is back open.
   

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   Michael

   New Jersey

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server was excellent ! She created a great atmosphere without being over bearing
   

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    Richard

    VIP

    New York City

    45 reviews

    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Restaurant is still beautiful, but it is seriously underheated. We requested they turn up the heat and they said they did, but it was still like a refrigerator with a draft (I'm sure the high ceilings don't help but,....). Only the bathrooms were adequately heated. Except for made to order eggs, the Brunch food was room temperature or cold, including the carving station and French toast. Ham, shrimp, salmon were cold, overcooked, and surprisingly tasteless. If you want to serve buffet, you need to figure out how to keep the food warm but not dried out, especially in the winter. Many of the items listed on their website were not available on the buffet. Service was good, but unfortunately I don't see going back to do this again.
    

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