Rye Bar and Southern Kitchen

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Southern-inspired dining in Raleigh Marriott City Center serving pulled pork, hush puppies & craft cocktails in a casual setting.

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Rye Bar and Southern Kitchen

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Enjoy modern Southern cuisine and craft cocktails at Rye Bar and Southern Kitchen inside Raleigh Marriott City Center.

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Discover modern Southern cuisine rooted in family recipes at Rye Bar and Southern Kitchen. Guests enjoy a well-curated menu featuring dishes like shrimp & crab hush-puppies and braised short ribs complemented by a focused beverage program with craft cocktails, local beers, and wine. Dinner reservations are recommended for a seamless dining experience in this upscale yet approachable downtown venue within the Raleigh Marriott City Center.

What to Expect:

    🍤 Signature Southern dishes including pulled pork and hush puppies
    🍸 Craft cocktails and robust wine list
    🔥 Inviting ambiance with a fireplace
    🎯 Located inside Raleigh Marriott City Center

Important Information:

    – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily
    – Accepts reservations; recommended for dinner
    – Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating
    – Outdoor seating available
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📍 Local Insights

🍗 Must-Try Southern Classics: Guests widely recommend the mac and cheese, collard greens, whiskey BBQ wings, and pulled pork for authentic Southern flavor.

🍹 Happy Hour Highlights: The bar offers vibrant happy hour specials with excellent craft cocktails and local beers that visitors enjoy in a lively setting.

🕒 Avoid Peak Dinner Times: To mitigate wait times and service delays, consider dining earlier or on weekdays outside of dinner rush hours.

🅿️ Parking Tips: Paid street and lot parking is available nearby, but downtown parking can be challenging; plan ahead especially during conventions.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM

Tuesday: 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM

Wednesday: 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM

Thursday: 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM

Friday: 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Sunday: 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM

👉 Best For

Southern cuisine lovers, cocktail enthusiasts, hotel guests, family dining
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Rye Bar and Southern Kitchen

500 Fayetteville St
,
Raleigh
,
NC
27601

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Review Sentiment

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Rye Bar and Southern Kitchen is celebrated for its flavorful Southern dishes and attentive staff, noted particularly for standout items like mac and cheese, wings, and burgers. Many guests praise the warm atmosphere and enjoyable beverage selection. However, some patrons report inconsistent service and challenges with reservations and communication, dampening otherwise positive experiences.
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December 9th, 2025

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What You'll Find

Pulled Pork; Shrimp & Crab Hush-puppies; Braised Short Ribs; Craft Cocktails; Local Beers; Wine List; Fireplace; Small Plates; Southern Comfort Food; Happy Hour; Private Dining Room; Breakfast; Brunch; Lunch; Dinner; Dessert; Bar onsite

📆 Best Times to Visit

Visit for breakfast before 9 AM or lunch weekdays around 12 PM to avoid peak busy dinner hours, especially Fridays and Saturdays.
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