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A restaurant with locations in Kansas City and Leawood, co-owned by Chef Colby Garrelts and Megan Garrelts, known for Midwestern comfort food.
Megan Garrelts is a celebrated pastry chef and restaurateur, co-owning critically acclaimed restaurants Bluestem and Rye with her husband, Colby Garrelts. She is particularly known for her decadent dessert creations.
Last updated: 8/26/2026, 4:50:25 AM
Rye is a celebrated Kansas City restaurant with two locations, including one on the Country Club Plaza. It focuses on Midwestern-inspired cuisine, offering seasonal menus with bold flavors and comforting classics. The restaurant is known for its elevated dining experience, helmed by James Beard Award-winning chefs Megan and Colby Garrelts.
Customers generally praise Rye for its superb food, excellent customer service, and gorgeous interior. Popular dishes include the Salmon, pork chop, and French toast, with many highlighting the delicious cocktails like Bloody Marys and espresso martinis. However, some reviews mention inconsistencies in seasoning for certain dishes (e.g., fried chicken) or specific preparations (e.g., tomato-based shrimp and grits, overly sweet desserts). A few isolated comments noted issues with dish quality (e.g., mushy fried green tomatoes, old oil for hushpuppies) and perceived lack of discretion from kitchen staff in a 'finer dining' setting.
Rye operates two locations in the Kansas City region: Rye Leawood in Mission Farms and Rye Plaza on the Country Club Plaza. Both locations offer similar menus focused on seasonal, comforting Midwestern cuisine.
Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for dinner on weekends, as the restaurant can fill up quickly. Visiting early on a Saturday without reservations might be possible but is not guaranteed.
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