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15 top Restaurants in Rye 2025

Last updated: Jun 30, 2025

Each month we take a look at the most popular restaurants in and around Rye and here are the latest top 15 restaurants according to our visitors in ...

#1

Webbe's at the Fish Café

In Rye
01797 222 226
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Welcome to Webbe’s in Rye. A vibrant lively restaurant atmosphere with open plan kitchen area where you can view your meal in its creation, for serious diners and families alike. This upbeat eatery will meet your every need when you visit Rye for the day, or for a relaxing enjoyable weekend. Open 7 Days a … more

#3

No. 50

In Rye
01797 740 598
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No. 50 is a distinguished restaurant located on Cinque Ports Street in the historic town of Rye, East Sussex. This venue prides itself on utilising fresh, locally sourced ingredients, celebrating the natural bounty of the region’s farmlands and coastline. The menu, meticulously crafted by Chef / Patron Matthew Drinkwater, changes with the seasons to feature … more

#7

Big Guys French Fries

In Rye
01797 690 718

We’re an independent small restaurant located steps from the centre of town. We’re proud to be the favourite for locals to meet friends for a beer or call for a fresh “big guy burger”. We serve juicy big burgers and steak sandwiches, crispy fish rolls and spicy chicken wings, pork wraps and many others. Come … more

#9

Haydens Coffee Shop

In Rye
01797 224 501
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Fair trade and organic tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches and cakes served in a warm friendly atmosphere every day. Fully licensed.

#10

Rye Fish Market & Seafood Bar

In Rye
01797 222 900

The Fishmarket is open to the trade and public from 8am – 5pm Tuesday to Saturday and 10-4pm Sunday. You will always find a large selection of fish and seafood, along with a ready to eat deli counter. A large proportion of the fish is from our small fleet of local day boats. The harbour … more

#11

Layfield’s

In Rye
07779 649 741

Garden Terrace serving Drinks & Light Bites such as Tapas. Seasonal & Weather permitting we will be open 1pm daily (closed Mondays). Come and relax in the sun in the finest setting surrounded by plants & water features, in the shadow of St Mary’s Church.

#12

Tillingham

Peasmarsh 2.5 miles from Rye
01797 208 226

Tillingham is a vineyard and natural wine producer rooted in the East Sussex countryside. Committed to regenerative farming, we are a diversified farm spanning 70 acres of wide open spaces along with a Restaurant, eleven Rooms, terrace and outdoor Pizza Barn. Alongside vines, we have sheep, pigs, goats and chickens in addition to our walled, … more

#13

Marino's Fish Bar

In Rye
01797 223 268

Traditional Fish & Chips Take Away and Restaurant with 60 seats capacity. Open 7 days a week: Monday to Saturday 12 – 9pm Sunday 12-8pm

#14

Villa Mateo

In Rye
07305 476 449

Villa Mateo offers a delightful tapas dining experience in the heart of the historic town of Rye. Situated on Cinque Ports Street, this restaurant invites locals and visitors alike to enjoy a variety of tapas dishes. Whether you’re looking to share a meal with friends or enjoy a light bite, Villa Mateo provides a setting … more

#15

Hoof

In Rye
01797 224 983

It all began in 2018 when we had the idea of opening Hoof, a steak and burger restaurant in Rye where the beef and potatoes are still grown on the family farm less than 4 miles away on Romney Marsh. Over the last few years the menu at Hoof has expanded allowing us to bring … more

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