Carlyle's Restaurant — Restaurant in Marion

UPDATE: How is it possible that the food gets even better and better? I have favorites but then I see specials for the day on their Facebook page and so I try something new and then WOWEEE! I have yet another favorite! It's a wonderful I'm not too terribly overweight because after I've enjoyed this delicious food, my thoughts return to Carlyles and I tell my honey, "I'll treat you to lunch! We both know where we want to go---Caryle's! ❤️❤️

Friendly staff. Owner came out of the kitchen and welcomed his clientele. He has a great gift, a real magnetism with people and his cooking is magnificent. I only wish they would stay open longer than 3:00 p.m. due to day shifters not being able to have the experience. Extra delicious food. They have the BLOOMING ONION! I've missed it. You always had to drive out of town for it! So delicious! -All tables, no booths. -Daily specials listed on their Facebook as well as posted in the restaurant. -Carryout is available. -Clean. Pleasant aromas wafting. -Buzzing of people talking but keep in mind, this is in a former "Lawsons" convenience store so it is not small but also not large. -Parking lot is always full; indicative of clients flocking to Caryle's. -Not open on weekends. -Closes at 3:00 p.m. M-F. -I absolutely cannot...

My husband and I went there last night,our 2nd visit.We walked in at 7:15pm,noticed not very many people there which is rare so I asked what time you close? They said 7pm. I said well it 7:15pm. She reply with a smile on her face..we have plenty of food and would be more than happy to serve you! I felt bad thinking it's Thanksgiving eve they want out of there so we figure just eat fast. A man which I think was the owner came out of the kitchen and asked is everything ok? We replied yes,it's great,which it is ,I said we're trying to hurry being you're closed. He says ohhh nooo,don't you dare eat fast and not enjoy your meal,we are here for you. Not every day that's gonna happen. How many places are like we're closed and not serve you,and Thanksgiving eve at that. Very very impressed. And the service is...

When you walk into a diner and it looks like a large living room with tables, you know you've found a good place.

Carlyle's is such a place. There was a small wait as it was a Friday, and it was obvious that it was a popular local place. But I was sat quickly, and had already known what I wanted beforehand so ordered the Reuben. It came out quickly, and came with a side of fries.

The fries were just about perfect; crispy but not hard, and seasoned but not overly salty. The Reuben was amazing. Everything about it was great, and the dressing was on the side so I could add as much as I wanted.

I also got the Kentucky Derby pie, which the waitress described as "Chocolate pecan with chocolate chips" and I was instantly sold. Quite honestly probably one of the best pies I have ever had. I will definitely...