Est. 2018

The Cedar & Rye

Seasonal American Kitchen

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Tue – Thu 5–10 PM  ·  Fri 5–11 PM  ·  Sat – Sun 11 AM – 9/11 PM  ·  Mon closed

Our Story

Honest cooking.
Seasonal craft.

Marcus Webb grew up eating at his grandmother's table in Richmond, Virginia — where Sunday supper meant slow-cooked greens, hand-rolled biscuits, and a house that smelled like possibility. That memory drives everything at The Cedar & Rye.

After training under James Beard Award–winning chef Elena Vasquez at Meridian in San Francisco and a stage at a two-Michelin-star kitchen in Lyon, Marcus returned east and opened The Cedar & Rye in 2018 with a simple conviction: the best cooking starts at the farmers market, not a flavor lab.

He changes the menu every six weeks. He knows his beef farmer by first name. He believes dessert should never be an afterthought.

“Seasonal sourcing. Honest cooking. The belief that a neighborhood restaurant should feel like the best version of home.”

— Marcus Webb, Chef & Owner

When We're Open

Hours

Day Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Thursday 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Brunch + Dinner
Sunday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Brunch + Dinner

Kitchen closes 30 minutes before listed closing time. Holiday hours may vary — follow @cedarandrye for updates.

Book Your Table

Reservations

We recommend booking ahead, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings. Parties of 6 or more, please call us directly. Walk-ins welcome when available.

Reservations held for 15 minutes after booking time

Walk-ins welcome — check with us on availability

Special occasions? Add a note when booking and we'll take care of you

Recognition

Press & Awards

“Marcus Webb has done something rare: built a neighborhood restaurant that feels essential — not just convenient. The braised short rib alone warrants a pilgrimage.”

Pete Wells The New York Times Dining

“The Cedar & Rye is exactly the kind of place Williamsburg needed: warm, chef-driven, and free of pretension. Go for the duck. Stay for the Old Fashioned.”

Eater NY

“One of Brooklyn's most dependable kitchens. Webb's seasonal menu changes every six weeks, and somehow it keeps getting better.”

Danielle Torres Brooklyn Magazine
Bib Gourmand MICHELIN Guide NYC · 2023
Best New Restaurant Brooklyn Magazine · 2019
Top 10 Neighborhood Spots Eater NY · 2022

Gather with Us

Private Events & Catering

The Cedar & Rye is available for private buyouts, intimate rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and seated celebrations up to 60 guests. Chef Marcus works with each host to design a custom menu around your occasion.

We also offer off-site catering for select events within the greater New York area. Inquire for pricing and availability.

Inquire About Events

60

Max guests for private buyout

6+

Years hosting memorable events

4

Custom menus per season

100%

Seasonal, locally sourced

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Find Us

Location & Getting Here

Address

142 Metropolitan Avenue
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Getting Here

  • Subway: L train to Graham Ave (3 min walk) or Montrose Ave (5 min walk)
  • Bus: B48 on Metropolitan Ave — stops directly outside
  • Parking: Street parking on Metropolitan and Lorimer. Accessible lot 1 block north on Devoe St.
  • Bike: CitiBike station at the corner of Metropolitan & Graham

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible — ground floor, accessible restrooms, staff happy to assist.

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