King & Rye

Service was quick and friendly, but did not rush us.There was a restaurant week option.The table ordered squash soup, house salad, cheeseburger, steak, pimento cheese and biscuits. The espresso martini here is made with whiskey AND comes with a homemade marshmallow garnish.It was good food. The tater tots with the burger were cubes. Dessert is a must. Please enjoy my poor quality photos.The tables aren't stacked on one another so it is possible to hear everyone. It's a casual environment based on server and patron attire. Ambiance felt like a hotel restaurant which it is.

A group of us reserved an igloo at King &Rye. This was our second year in a row as it is a great time and perfect for the holidays. One of the managers, Leo, was helping out the waiter and told us a story about his tattoo and how it related to his grandmother. The service was outstanding and Leo really was personable. Since no one had reserved the igloo after us we were permitted to stay an extra hour. The shareable small plates and entrees were very good and large enough to share with the eight people in our party. The pork Shank was the highlight, extremely tender and full of flavor. We also had the tomahawk, and short rib paella. Old fashions and specialty winter inspired cocktails were flowing! The igloos fit up to 8 people and there is a $200 minimum which is not hard to meet at all with a party of 8. Great set up for a holiday gathering with friends or family.

Came in during a very buzy breakfast period, and joined a largish group (10) in amongst many others for Saturday brunch. Order taken quickly, and drinks & food followed at a modest pace. Drinks were ok, it was a mediocre Manhattan while others had bottled local beers. The menu was, to put it bluntly, disappointing. I was hoping for a specialty, or something creative- but it was basic faire menu at marked up prices. Settled on the shrimp & grits, which they used "fat back" southern style bacon, which was mostly a smoked rendered piece of pork fat. Not very good, imho. The area was also crowded, noisy and blustery with a nearby open door blasting us with cold air anytime they went to serve people in their private dining "igloos."Oh, and I never saw the "all dressed in black wait staff" or waitress again after service except to ask if we were done with the table. Guess the included tip for the party over 6 just wasn't enough for them to be civil or to offer waters or coffee. I don't think you'll have a bad meal, on average, but it won't be memorable either. I have little reason to return. If you're fine for a mash up between starbucks & waffle house- while paying double for it, with marginal service- sure, eat here. But it's not somewhere I would recommend you dine.

Cute! Really good pancakes. The deviled eggs were aiiight. I would return only because the old town area is walkable...oh, and the biscuits are bomb.

A really convenient brunch spot. This place is right in the middle of old town making it a nice stop on a weekend morning. Had a delicious cappuccino and egg white omelet. The star of the meal is the potatoes. They are super crispy and the seasoning is amazing.

Didn't even get a picture of the main entree lol. Came here while we waited for our candle to settle after going to a candle making class nearby. If you're able to, since it's while supplies last, definitely order the skillet cinnamon roll. Overall solid place. Service was a bit slow but we got it done.

We did the igloo dinner in December and the food was so good. The tomahawk was cooked to perfection. The duck fat potatoes and macaroni and cheese balls were reordered at least 3 times each. Highly recommend the private select old fashioned and the cast iron skillet cookie with ice cream for dessert at the end. You will leave feeling very fat but also very happy.

Impromptu Date Night: My wife and I came to King & Rye yesterday evening after we swung past Ben'Yays, but boy were we surprised at this little gem on King Street.The restaurant wasn't crowded but the decor was lovely and sophisticated. We opted to sit inside since there wasn't any available tables outside but it was a mice experience. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the food was immaculate! The chicken was delcious and the potatoes were buttery goodness! The burger was cooked well-done and was good, but those carrots!!! They were top-tier and firm, yet the flavors in the remoulade were divine! So good. All in all, we had a great time, and no room for dessert! Next time, though. We'll come back though.

We tried this restaurant out on a Saturday evening. The first thing that hit me when we sat down was how hot it was in the restaurant. I will say that it was a very hot day, however, the temperature in the restaurant should not reflect the temperature outside. I was extremely hot and uncomfortable the entire time we were there. The restaurant is nice inside. As far as the food, the cornbread and deviled eggs were really good. However, I ordered the brined chicken dish for my entree and ended up sending it back. It was flavorless. I ended up getting the shrimp and grits and it was better, but it was just okay. My husband enjoyed his scallop dish. The server was nice and was helpful in recommending dishes. Overall, an underwhelming dining experience. I expected more for the price of the dishes.

We were invited as guests of someone who rented one of the igloos in the courtyard area. This is such a fun and unique experience. It seats about eight people. They do have a minimum spend for the igloo, but it is not very expensive. They have an amazing assortment of southern tapas and small plates. They have a tomahawk steak, a pork chop and a rainbow trout served family style, however what they are most known for is their sharing paella's which come in an assortment of chicken and andouille sausage, seafood, and short rib. We tried the seafood which was packed with mussels, squid and shrimp. The group also enjoyed the braised short rib. The group also got the tomahawk which was huge and already sliced. That is served with the most amazing mashed potatoes and rainbow carrots. The presentation of everything is beautiful. They also have a great cocktail menu. Keep in mind this igloo menu is different from their indoor menu and not everything is available from the indoor menu in the igloos. The igloos have different themes and we were in ski chalet. They do have blankets and some people were cold and kept their coat on and use the blankets while others like myself from Florida. We're just fine and didn't wear their coat. I would definitely gather a group of friends and go before the season ends. Enjoy!