southern rail

while thisplacehas the coolest atmosphere, it lacks in a variety of areas. waited 45 minutes for a sandwich today. theplacewas half empty and now i know why. our server was a nameless stranger! saw her once in 45 minutes to say our food should be right out. 25 minutes later the manager was apologizing. i've never been afraid to drink my drink for fear of not getting a refill. a all around horrible outting for my mothers birthday/mother's day lunch. the food wasn't amazing either. if the food was worth the wait- i'd be less harsh. sadly it was a disappointment all around.

ok . . . went here for dinner based upon positive recommendations. i see from the reviews that it's mixed--some really like southern rail a lot, and some had poor experiences. for me, my partner, and other two friends our experience was fabulous. we all shared the house smoked trout appetizer and cornmeal fried okra with a cajun remoulade--both absolutely delicious! one minor gripe would be both appetizers were a smallish side and could use some delicious crackers or warm bread. wonderful nonetheless. the shrimp & tomato bisque with charred corn salsa was to die for. ordered the southern fried chicken (4 huge pieces), but the roasted potatoes i wanted inplaceof mashed (6 tiny marble-size buttered potatoes) and a 2-inch long piece of sweet corn on the cob was pretty good yet way over-priced at $20 for the entree. i make a killer southern fried chicken and this was good but nothing to call grandma about in north carolina. the smoked chicken & “biscuit dumplings” with mcclendon farms heirloom carrots, mushrooms, and fresh peas was wonderfully delicious, as was the seared scottish salmon with summer corn risotto and baby spinach. fabulous food, but again my only complaint would be portions are small and over-priced. my friend ordered a plate of powdered sugar, hot beignets for dessert--simply wonderful. these at $8 probably were the best buy, ironically. the wait service was outstanding and friendly. ambiance is wonderful. a very nice yet simple wine list of delicious local wines. at least for me and my friends and partner, we enjoyed the place. we'll definitely will be back, but maybe be better prepared to spend more than one probably should for what you get here.

terrible experience. the host was thoroughly unconcerned with us. never asked us where we would prefer to sit - indoors/outdoors, etc. the waitress was stunning and helpful but we disliked her recommendation. the kitchen made us wait for 30 minutes even though theplacewas empty (on easter!). the sticky bun was unevenly heated and dry in places.

this is a restaurant that won't be here in six months. a poorly managed, brokenplacetreading water until bankruptcy.

ironically, we like beckets table and we love southern food. my entre was pretty good, but i won't be back.

funny story. we were sitting at a restaurant yesterday and i told my wife i was thinking of going to southern rail. a total stranger at the next table wheeled around and said don't go there! he recommended we go to clever koi. we did and had a superior experience. aplacerun by real professionals. but i am stubborn and decided that it's hard to mess up brunch. i was mistaken.

totally didn't suspect what was on the inside from the outside. very cool localplacewith open air, indoor-outdoor seating. the outdoor area is especially inviting (weather permitting) with it's misters and grand fireplace. a greatplacefor an appetizer, a meal or brunch, the food is fantastic and definitely reflects the southern flair it represents. the menu has many tempting offerings. we tried the blt salad, the biscuits and gravy and the gumbo. all were awesome (especially the gumbo). we'll definitely be back to try more!