IdleRye

4.6 (178)

$30 and under

American

2826 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75226

About this restaurant

Innovative
Great for creative cocktails
Romantic

IdleRye is a New American Grill with a rustic-industrial feel which prides itself on quality scratch-made dishes as well as craft cocktails, good wine and local beer. Inside you will find the restaurant lined with plush leather booths, bar-height tables and an open kitchen with counter seats to watch your food be made first hand. The bar is lined with comfortable stools facing a killer selection of whiskeys, bourbons and ryes along with other staple spirits, liqueurs and cordials. Come as you are, have a tasty beverage and grab a bite to eat.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon 11:00am-5:00pm, Tues–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon 5pm-10pm, Tues–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Website
http://www.idlerye.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ray Skradzinski

Location
2826 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75226
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Malcolm X
Parking details
Street and paid lots
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Tater Tots$12.00
Yukon Gold Potatoes, Gruyére, Nutmeg, Cayenne Pepper & Onion-Garlic Cream
Sautéed P.E.I. Mussels$15.00
Housemade Chorizo, Herbs, Spicy Hollandaise & Grilled Baguette
Cheese Plate$20.00
A Selection of Four Cheeses, Nuts, Compotes & Olive Oil Toast
Crispy Crabcakes$19.00
Blend of Jumbo Lump & Claw Crab, Spicy Chili Aioli, Chives, Onion Straws & Tomato Jam
Steak & Greens$16.00
Confit Beef Belly, Grilled Crustini, Chili Thyme Aioli, Arugula, Radish, Blue Cheese
Meatballs$13.00
Parmesan Pork Meatballs, Tomato, Basil, Chili, Garlic & Creamy Polenta
Crispy Gulf Shrimp$15.00
Buttermilk Batter, Chili, Garlic, Parmesan & Lemon-Herb Aioli
Sausage Board$18.00
Daily Housemade Sausage with Accouterments

Pasta & Dumplings

Pierogi$14.00
Crispy Potato Dumplings Filled with Fresh Chives, Cheddar & Sour Cream
Spaghettini$15.00
Braised Beef Bolognese, Parmesan, Basil & Crispy Garlic
Corn Dumplings$15.00
Ancho Chili-Braised Pork, Caramelized Onions, Parmesan & Crispy Garlic

Not So Small Bites

Schnitzel$25.00
Panko-Crusted Pork Tenderloin, Arugula, Sunny Side Up Egg & German Potato Salad
Salmon$28.00
Grilled Over Oak with Wild Mushrooms, Brussel Sprouts & Lemon-Dill Butter Sauce
Butcher's Cut Steak Frites$27.00
8 oz Flat Iron Grilled Over Oak to Temperature, Housemade French Fries, Caramelized Onions, Blue Cheese Butter & Steak Sauce
Chicken Milanese$18.00
Pan-Seared and Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast, Caper Lemon Butter Sauce, Arugula, Tomatoes & Parmesan
Ridiculous Sausage Sandwich$18.00
Caraway-Bratwurst Sausage, Chili-Onion Marmalade, Coriander Mustard, Pickled Shallots & Fries
House Burger$15.00
8 oz. Ground Chuck Burger, Onion-Chili Relish, Garlic Aioli, Cheddar, House Pickles & Fries
Bone-In Pork Chop$28.00
12oz Berkshire Farms Pork Chop, Rosemary Honey Jus, Lyonnaise Potatoes, Spring Onion
Pepper Rubbed NY Strip$39.00
12oz New York Strip Steak, Celery Root Puree, Grilled Asparagus, Confit Pearl Onion, Red Wine Demi

Sides

Rosemary Garlic Fries$5.00
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$7.00
German Potato Salad$7.00

Reviews

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4.6

(178)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

178 Reviews

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RebeccaR
Dallas1 review
5.0
Dined on October 29, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food with trendy ambiance. We went here after checking into our hotel on our wedding night to unwind with some cocktails and great food. Pierogis were delicious and the Green Leaves gin cocktail was to die for.
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Veganfoodie
Dallas18 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 26, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Stopped in for a quick business lunch. Food was good, service prompt and accommodating. It was a quiet Friday afternoon. My colleague and I both commented that we liked it and would go back. The Tator Tots were awesome!
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BaltimoreFoodie Gold
Dallas5 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 6, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place!!!
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Okimak Gold
Dallas27 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 3, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
It was half priced Tuesday, which I'd never visited for, but was excited to take advantage of. We sat under a cold a/c unit, which made us both uncomfortable by mid-meal. The server said The service was a bit slow considering how many people were actually there. Maybe they were short staffed. We got our food and it was good. Tater tots were amazing as were the crispy Brussel sprouts. The chicken fried steak was slightly underseasoned. Drinks were great. When the bill came I didn't see what was 1/2 price on there, but gave my CC to the server. When he returned I asked about it. He said, "Everything was 1/2 price." I said, "No everything was the same price as on your menu." He then said, "Oh my god, I'm so sorry. My bad. Then just don't tip me." And he walked off very fast. I tipped him, because I wasn't going to be seen as "that person". But I just won't be back and won't be recommending this place any longer.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas10 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 2, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food -only negative very limited wine selection
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AmandaC
Dallas16 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 30, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was passable, not bad. If friends were to meet there I would go, but I would not go out of my way to return. Service was better than average. Cocktails were interesting but tiny for the $$,
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BRRR Gold
Dallas15 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 22, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We’ve dined here a few times before going to a concert at fair park. The food and cocktails are good but the service was really slow the last time we went. Hoping they can pick up the pace a little. I want to love this place but was really disappointed on the last visit.
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Celeste Gold
Dallas40 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 15, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I have been to Idle Rye many times. This was my least favorite visit. The service was poor, my check was wrong, my brussels were burned and not palatable.
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SallyM Gold
Atlanta56 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 26, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Not a fan of the latest menu. Slow service, especially for drinks. I've enjoyed it more in the past. I'd like give this most recent visit a solid B-. Might have been a B+ but they were out of the dish I wanted.
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KimT Gold
Dallas15 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 25, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Some of the worst service ever. Our waitress had no idea what she was doing. Spilled my cocktail on the table and didn’t apologize or offer to clean it up. We had to ask for something to clean it. Did not give us appetizer plates, we had to ask for these. I had to get up and get us things myself (like salt, another napkin) because she never came by. The food had no seasoning. Not at all impressed. Will not return.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon 11:00am-5:00pm, Tues–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon 5pm-10pm, Tues–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Website
http://www.idlerye.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ray Skradzinski

Location
2826 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75226
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Malcolm X
Parking details
Street and paid lots
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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IdleRye

About this restaurant

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Menu

Weeds

Arugula$10.00

Chinese Chicken Salad$14.00

Wedge$11.00

Snacks & Shareables

Tater Tots$12.00

Sautéed P.E.I. Mussels$15.00

Cheese Plate$20.00

Crispy Crabcakes$19.00

Steak & Greens$16.00

Meatballs$13.00

Crispy Gulf Shrimp$15.00

Sausage Board$18.00

Pasta & Dumplings

Pierogi$14.00

Spaghettini$15.00

Corn Dumplings$15.00

Not So Small Bites

Schnitzel$25.00

Salmon$28.00

Butcher's Cut Steak Frites$27.00

Chicken Milanese$18.00

Ridiculous Sausage Sandwich$18.00

House Burger$15.00

Bone-In Pork Chop$28.00

Pepper Rubbed NY Strip$39.00

Sides

Rosemary Garlic Fries$5.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$7.00

German Potato Salad$7.00

Reviews

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