Riley's Smokehouse — Restaurant in Marion

Food is a 3.5, nothing too great but nothing really bad. Had the brisket sandwich and it was relatively dry and flavorless, while paradoxically fatty.

Food was nice and hot, so 3.5 instead of 2.5.

The service was what brings it down to a 1. The older lady at the window was inconvenienced by us ordering food apparently. Rude manners must be the norm there since they have a sign up saying to "Be Nice" to the staff.

If you have to put a sign up for customers to be nice to your staff you might want to take a second look at your staff. Like a good break up, "it's not you, it's me". No, it's definitely them. Was recommended to go here with one of the guys with us and he said "wow she was rude" also. I can excuse having a bad day but the sign speaks to it being a habitual problem.

Some how also 2 meals cost $30+ for shrimp basket, brisket sandwich and fries and 2 drinks.

Pass this place up...

If you guys are debating on trying Riley’s or not, maybe this will influence your decision:

Me and my best friend have been here THREE times in the span of ONE WEEK since trying them for the first time.

I know we sound feral, but this place is awesome! The first time we went, which was Tuesday, we both got the $3 pork sandwiches and they were absolutely wonderful, and I like their sauces and “chow” too. The second time we went, I got the pit boss burger and my friend got the pork-a-dilla with street corn. Of course, all delicious. The street corn was phenomenal, I’m obsessed! (Ofc I stole a bite) And today, we both got some Carolina Gold 75¢ wings and they are undoubtedly the best wings we’ve both ever had! I wish I got more!! Also, their sweet tea is great too. This place is 11/10 amazing and deserves more...

I’ve heard so much good about this diner. While it wasn’t bad, I was a little disappointed. I ordered a blue gill plate, and the fish I got was not blue gill. It had a dark streak of meat through it, that blue gill do not have. My wife’s catfish was much better. The service was more than disappointing. It was terrible. The waiter took our order and I never saw her again. Someone else brought us our food and we were on our own after that. No refills, nothing. I know that they really treat veterans with much respect, so I hate to give a bad review, but for real these two issues are easy to fix. Hopefully I’ll get another chance to...