Rye Bar and Southern Kitchen

I've been to Rye Bar several times, and it's consistently a great experience. The buffalo chicken dip is a standout dish, especially when paired with a cold drink. Despite the bar being busy during my last visit, the staff did a fantastic job keeping up with the crowd. The decor is charming, with a cozy yet stylish vibe that makes it a perfect spot for casual dining. The servers are always friendly and attentive, which keeps me coming back.

I was staying over at the Marriott hotel and came down to pick up some food. On my first visit I came down after check in. The bar area was filled with people. They staff told me they were no longer serving lunch and it was too early for dinner. I had to order from the bar food menu. I ordered the Rye Burger which came with bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and fries. It was very large and packed with flavor. The fries were the highlight with the seasonings they used. The meal was very good. I wish I had a bigger tray as everything started slipping down and falling all over. It was great regardless. The second time I came down here was for check out. It was about 12pm so I was hoping to get some brunch. The staff informed me they were no longer serving breakfast. They only had the lunch menu available. I should have gone over to the Starbucks down the hall but I was already sitting down and decided to order the Hickory Chicken Sandwich. It was a grilled chicken breast, mustard barbeque, applewood smoked ham, jack cheese lettuce, tomato, red onions, and a pickle. This sandwich was underwhelming. I did not enjoy it. It felt very bland. I should have sticked with my original idea and go to Starbucks for a breakfast meal. Maybe on a different day it would have been good but today it was not.

I try to avoid restaurants in hotels but would have missed a gem had I done so. I'm here with a large conference and was afraid the wait would be long. To my surprise, I was seated quickly. I did have to wait and ask for my server but the lady I asked wasn't my server and still took my order!I ordered salmon and double Brussels sprouts and OMG! Both were amazing. I wanted to know what each had been cooked in but I'm sure it was something I didn't need or need to know. The salmon was seasoned and cooked to perfection. The Brussels sprouts had a really nice savory taste. So I stand corrected. Restaurants in hotels can be pretty good, actually great. Let's see what some wings will be like tonight. And you can guess that I'm getting Brussels sprouts again!

I arrived late to my hotel, so seeing most places close at 9 pm turned this place into my dinner to-go spot. Even though I was staying at the hotel, I couldn't confirm if the Marriott's room service was offered via Rye because when I tried calling the restaurant (used the number on Yelp), they didn't answer the phone. I could have called front desk, but it wasn't that important. I walked downstairs to order at the bar.I ordered the veggie burger. The menu didn't describe the patty, but it sounded good.. turns out it's a Beyond (or Impossible? My bet is Beyond) Patty. A veggie burger is the incorrect name and I knew right away by the smell of the take out bag upon dropping it off to me that it couldn't be a true veggie burger. Regardless, the smoked gouda and mushrooms is what sounded good. The patty was cooked to a burnt crisp, so it was like a real charbroiled burger and the mushrooms were cooked nicley. It was a to-go order, and there was no sauce description on the menu, so I'm curious.. would all the condiment packets been provided if I dined in? Because it needed a condiment, desperately. I layered the mayo, ketchup, and mustard and it tasted better. The bread was nicely toasted, but no sauce! Add it yo self! The fries are seasoned crinkle fries.

Pretty impressed with Rye, which shattered my expectations of a hotel restaurant and bar. I had the wedge salad with blackened chicken on top and it was the best wedge salad I had ever had, hands down, and fairly priced too! The chicken on top was really perfectly done. Staff was friendly and helpful. All of the usual caveats apply to it being a hotel bar/restaurant combo. Other diners said their wings were excellent as well, though I got the salad and didn't have the wings. Ate breakfast here the next morning and the garden omelette was outstanding. Would definitely eat here again if I am at the Marriott.J.Ja

Is this restaurant still in business? I called three times for a reservation, leaving a message twice, and no one returned my call. I will NEVER consider Rye Bar and Southern Kitchen again. What a farce. EDIT: I just called them at 919-227-3370. No one answered. On their website, it looks as though you can reserve a table through Open Table, but when you click on the link, it tells you to call the restaurant. Catch 22! These people don't want your business. There are too many good restaurants in the area to warrant tolerating this place's shoddy customer service and bizarre approach to reservations. Move on, nothing to see here. 0 stars.

Came down for breakfast. Would not recommend the Açaí smoothie, it is way to thick with not a lot of flavor and should just be a bowl. The steak and eggs along with the French toast are a must.

We were staying at the Marriott and ate here during a conference break. I did not feel like driving around and going in anywhere else. I was definitely pleased with what they offered in the menu choices. I thought the french fries were good and the food was plentiful. The burger was pretty big. Probably too big to be honest. it was a good burger. The service at the bar was awesome. She definitely went above and beyond. Somebody else I was with got the veggie burger and said it was really really good and she is not a vegetarian by nature. If I were staying at this hotel would definitely go here again.it's easy and good.

We walked around downtown trying to find something to eat before a concert and we just randomly stopped in cause we were really hungry. You can eat at the bar area or a nice, huge dining room. Scott was our waiter and he was full of life. I ordered a rare salmon filet and a small house salad. The salmon was absolutely delicious. I mean like over the top delicious. My salad was great for $5.00. My friend had the salmon meal with amazing Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. The Brussels were some of the best I have had. I really enjoyed this meal!

DO NOT EVEN BOTHER TO WALK IN THE DOOR HERE!!!!! The day we tried to eat here there were only 3 tables of people. We got sat at a table. And that was the last time anybody acknowledged our existence. We sat there for 45 minutes with no acknowledgment, no drinks, no silverware. The two servers walked by us several times and just acted like we were invisible. Another table got up and left without eating as well, but they had at least gotten something to drink. The gentleman that was sat at a table right before us, got a drink, ordered his food, served his food, ate it and paid for it and left. All while we were still sitting there being ignored!! This place is awful and a joke. Again as a warning DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME TRYING TO EAT HERE!!!!! I will never set foot near this restaurant again.