Menu - Bird Rye

The location and menu looked promising, but unfortunately, the staff during my visit left much to be desired. The Nashville chicken sandwich was delicious, but... read more The location and menu looked promising, but unfortunately, the staff during my visit left much to be desired. The Nashville chicken sandwich was delicious, but the hush puppies were a letdown. We ordered them as a snack, but they didn’t arrive until we had already finished our sandwiches. To make matters worse, they were so burnt that we couldn’t eat them at all. It felt like the kitchen had forgotten about them and just served us the charred version anyway. Our server also seemed to be having a rough day and made that quite clear. Overall, I was not impressed; there are definitely better dining options in Ashland.

I brought up the Nashville Hot Chicken again, and she offered to reorder it for us. The second order was exactly what I had hoped for—juicy, succulent, and fres... read more I brought up the Nashville Hot Chicken again, and she offered to reorder it for us. The second order was exactly what I had hoped for—juicy, succulent, and fresh (see pictures). The first order seemed like leftover food from earlier in the day that had simply been reheated, which is quite disappointing. Despite these issues, there is a pleasant atmosphere in the restaurant. If they serve you a fresh order, the chicken can be fantastic. However, I wouldn’t recommend visiting; it feels too much like a gamble. If you do decide to go, remember that after they seat you and provide you with a menu, you’ll need to get up and order from the bar. Good luck!