Just arrived home from our first visit to the Rythre Arms. Our party of eight thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The food was excellent, the staff really friendly and the service faultless. The Rythre came highly recommended and it did not disappoint us.

The ambiance and tranquility of the Ryther Arms is a winner from the moment you walk through the door. We were made to feel welcome on our arrival and were shown to our table promptly. I do feel, however, that the speed of service (too fast) lets the Ryther Arms down. My wife and I dined at the Ryther Arms having constantly heard from friends and family about how excellent both the food and service is. We felt rushed throughout our dining experience, having our mains served to us about 3 minutes after finishing the starters and then having our bill brought once we said we didn't fancy a pudding (we may of wanted further drinks?).

That said, the food was exquisite. The wife had soup of the day which was Butternut Squash and Chilli, follow by the 6oz fillet. Both of which she really enjoyed. I went for the deep-fried brie, then the 6oz fillet and King Scallops. Having never had Scallops of any size before I was not sure what to expect but what I got was vice nice (although they were that big after eating three I had to battle to eat the last two)!

Overall, the quality of the food won the day and I am sure that we shall be returning to the Ryther Arms to try something else on their grand menu. Maybe with parents and in-laws who we know would love the food (and portion sizes)!

I simply cannot believe Vince is not a landlord of a pub or friend of a landlord trying to compete with this little diamond of a place! My wife (vicky) and I (tony Laird) decided to pay our first visit here on Friday 11th June 2010 and what a fabulous choice of venue we selected! Having rang to book on Wednesday, it seemed unlikely that we would be able to be squeezed in as the restaurant, but we accepted a 9pm sitting. We turned up slightly early at 8.10pm and had decided to get a drink prior to our meal. We let the staff know that we had arrived and within 5mins we were invited through to our table. Having eaten steak across Europe, Mexico and in the usa I eventually decided to go for the 20oz Fillet Steak and wasn't disappointed - This was one of the best steaks I've ever had! Even compared to Argentinian steak. My wife chose the 8oz sirloin with 2 x giant king prawns and was delighted with her choice, said she'd never seen prawns like it! We let our main settle and then eventually gave in to temptation and went for a sweet. I got the Jam Roly Poly and custard and Vicky got the cheesecake. Omg! Rythre Arms does not believe in small portions! The staff our so friendly and at the end of the evening we had a natter with a lovely lady who was the landlady's mum. Overall this was a superb evening, superb food, warm cosy atmosphere and a wide choice of wine - unfortunately I was driving though ;-(we'll be back! Vince obviously doesn't appreciate the good things in life!

Disappointed, what I found was a small, dark, dingy little pub, serving up reasonable food at extraordinary prices; Bland vegetables with no sauce and hardly any seasoning – I DON’T eat out for boiled veg!! Which seems to come with EVERYTHING!! The steak I had was nice but I would have expected the whole meal to truly wonderful when it cost me nearly twenty pounds for a main course!!! My partners was the same a few pieces of chicken and a packet sauce and yes MORE steamed VEG!! and nearly twenty pounds again. I was expecting fantastic for the money and got average instead, what can I say. The service was disjointed drinks were wrong and took a long time, then when our glasses were empty the waitress and I think the owner maybe just kept walking past us without even asking or looking at us so we could ask them for more. Maybe we were unlucky or it was a bad night but when I pay nearly £20 for a main course I expect excellence, NOT AVERAGE.

We went along on thursday night (15th april) myself and my wife and took along 2 friends who had not eaten here before. Needless to say the food was excellent, service tip top again! Our friends will definitely be back time and time again - if theY can get in! I talked myself out of Having the rib eye and went for medium T-bone which was Amazing, Everything cooked perfect and Piping hot! What more could I ask for. All left very happy and very full! Once again keep up the fantastic work guysxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

One of the finest pieces of steak I have ever eaten. My wife and I had a fantastic meal and a most enjoyable evening. Highly recommended. Vince 100 may be Mcdonalds is more up your street!

Vince 100---- I am sorry but I must completely disagree with your comments! I have eaten here probably 3 times a year for the last 7or 8 years! If the steak only rated 6/10 can you please tell me where I can get a 10/10 as I had the rib-eye approx 3 weeks ago and it was amazing! As for it being dated, the pub/restaurant I think is in keeping with its history and its location, if u want a clean crisp modern place then go into a city center for some pre -pack crap! As for your steaks not being 'cooked right' if it was dealt with, what was the problem? Also £190 for 4 people, 3 couses with wine is not expensive, again why not try wetherspoons! I know I am ranting a little but Ryther Arms means alot to me and alot for other people, that is why u have to book for a sat night and normally through week! Xxx top venue, keep up the great food and service! Xxx

The reputation seemed high so we travelled one half hours for the first sitting 7-9pm. First impressions were just ok , it is a pub so expected it to be pub like which it was but the restuarant areas are very dated , tired and layed out with cheap mats and paper table cloths / napkins , it is stuck in the eighties , and far too cramped , private conversations are out of the question.

We asked for a wine list at the table it never arrived we had to go find a waiter 15 mins after been seated just to order the wine. We were served by 5 different peolple in all and the overall attentiveness was poor. The starters were good and ok valuewhen the mains came two out of the four steaks were cooked quite wrong , so had to go back , they did this for us no problems though and when the new steaks came they were cooked exactly right. I had the ribeye and have to say the taste was about 6/10 , I have tasted nicer most times at decent restuarants throughout leeds and ilkley for lees cost too. We had desserts which were ok too nothing special. The bill for four people was nearly £190 which was high for the overall experience.

To conclude , if quantity is more important than quality and you dont mind feeling cramped in to somebodys time warped 1980's style front room with poor service from pretty lacklustre waitresses who plonk your food down and say " tar love " then this would be the place for you , dining with etiquette it isnt!