Ryde

Well let me tell you! First impression, beautiful! Second impression, WTH??? We arrived after speaking to someone on the phone after dinner was canceled (Got a BLAT from Al the Wop, yummy)to confirm we would be staying for the night, to an empty hotel, doors locked 😳. We were traveling down river from Sacramento by boat, it's about 4:15, we were panicked! Well Tina called me back after I left a voicemail and texted, she was on her way. There was a roadblock in Rio Vista that delayed her. She gets to Ryde and gives us this very roomy room with a River view. We ended the night with cocktails and dinner from Al the Wop on the patio. With beautiful lighting. Slept like a baby. Woke up and had coffee on the same patio from night before while waiting for brunch. Well, let me tell you brunch did

I have always wanted to get married at Ryde since I was a little girl. The little garden area is so gorgeous and the reception area is amazing. The value in the price was so worth it because they have everything you need including food. Only had to get photographer, DJ & florist. There’s little separate house in the back for the bride and groom to stay in and for the wedding party to all get ready in the day of. ||||The rooms were very affordable for guests to stay the night. The hotel is old so the rooms are very basic, but it does the job of giving guests somewhere to sleep for your special day. ||||They also did our rehearsal dinner the night before. On our wedding night, I expected the same food they usually serve at the buffet, which is delicious but I was blown away with how amazing

I must admit that I have always been a fan of their deco inspired Continental Sunday Brunch fare. So this AM (only mildly hungover) we gave their New Year's Nosh a shot and it paid off. The classic items such as the Benedict and Brisket w/horseradish were savory and abundant. The standout items for us were The blintzes 10/10. The Lox Fish bagel station 10/10. The preseco grapes 10/10. My Austrian grandmother would have been proud and or jealous of the schnitzel. Thank you staff for being there to set up such a marvelous offering on the Morning of a heavy holiday.

We had a lovely brunch today, and, what a cool spot! Entering the Ryde Hotel felt like we stepped back in time to the Speakeasy days. The Sunday Buffet had a nice variety of foods and all were very well prepared. Our group also enjoyed the selection of desserts as well as the display--loved the cut glass cups! Staff were friendly and attentive taking care of our needs. One person was especially thoughtful to remove the used dishes from the table before he snapped our group photo. Everyone enjoyed the food and experience. It was well worth the drive!

Absolutely horrible. Sent my 24 year old sister to tears. She’s so scarred she’ll never eat brunch again. The poor girl can’t even look at a bottle of champagne without suffering flashbacks. Ordered the mimosa kit and had the flattest bottle of champagne I’ve ever had. Not to mention it was half empty. My poor mother couldn’t even cut through her eggs Benedict. I almost choked on my biscuits and gravy because it was drier than the Mojave desert. A poor old man next to me had to give me the heimlich. My sisters boyfriend was fighting for his life eating his sad looking French toast. All in all we paid $140 for the worst meal of my life and I’m going to need therapy to get over this experience. Thinking about billing the Ryde hotel for my therapy bills…