Coton and Rye

@ Landsdown Resort and Spa

The low reviews are baffling because this is honestly the best restaurant at the hotel. This is my second visit at this resort and there's never been an issue. The menu is simple and consists of about 4 pages (2 for drinks + 2 for food), which is good for someone that doesn't want to be overwhelmed with too many options. **When in doubt, go with any of the sliders...and don't forget the dessert!

Atmosphere: There's a cozy fire place, couches and chairs if you'd prefer a warmer scene instead of the bar area. There's also a pool table and several mounted TVs to enjoy.

Food: served fast, piping hot, and delicious.

Service: Great! Everyone -- the servers, the bartender, the manager -- will check on you often (without being a nuisance) to make sure you're fine.

This establishment opens at 4pm and I really REALLY wish they were open earlier.
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This place was fine! I honestly am not too sure why it has such low reviews.

Being one of the few restaurants in/around the resort, we ended up eating here. The service was fine (one girl was in training but the other guy was fantastic!!), good beer selection (on draft), a smaller menu - but still good food! I would go back for the sliders!

Wasn't expecting much because the other restaurant on the property was just ok... I was actually surprised that my salad ( Mediterranean) was quite good and large- I added chicken and there were 3 skewers of nicely seasoned and cooked chicken breast chunks. We ordered chicken tenders and fries for the kids and the tenders were good and so were the fries- it was hot and fresh! Next time we are visiting landsdowne resort, we will choose this restaurant!!

Service was good. Food was not. It's surprising, the resort could do SO much better with the food. It's not difficult to cook a nice piece of chicken to put on top pasta, but the thin slices of chicken were dry and tough as a boot. Completely inedible. Lemon and thyme, none of that flavor detected.

This is the "lobby bar" at the Landsdowne Resort. Check hours before coming here since they open later on the weekends(3:00pm) on Sundays.

The staff was very friendly and apologetic if things ran behind. The management on the other hand, NOT too accommodating. She never came to talk to us about our issue.

We had drinks and snacks. Their menu is limited and quite pricey. It's a resort so that's expected.

Since one of us lives next door at the retirement village, she was given discount cards to use at Landsdowne Resort(rooms, restaurants, golf and spa). The card clearly states 15% discount at this restaurant/ bar. Although we pointed it out to the server he said that his "manager" at the the time(Sunday) said that she was only giving us a 10%discount. It's pennies in difference but it's the principle. If you are going to advertise a perk then why don't you abide by your own rules.

They serve local Virginia wines and they charge $14-16 a glass. Flatbreads range in price from $14 on up as do other small plates. The food was ok, nothing to drool over. We got the Virginia BLT flatbread ($14). It was a good size. We also got these ridiculous Spicy Gougeres, puff pastry stuff with these andouille sausage that was literally too hot to eat. Taste your food before you serve it.

This is a convenient place if you are staying at the hotel but honestly there are closer restaurants and bars with far better food and better management.

Service is slow even on an empty night. Atmosphere is pleasant enough but Food is so lacking and overpriced. They need a revamping or shut down. Will never go back there if nothing changes.

Why 5 stars? It's a combination oof decent food, classy ambiance, and free use of their pool tables and shuffleboard game. Kind of like a classy pub. It's a perfect place to bring a classy lady on an evening date. Most things on the menu are decent (I've tried about 50% of the menu) but the highlight is the Chicken Pot Pie. Crispy and flaky crust with wonderfully deep flavors.

Food has become worse since the early opening. Its basically just hyped bar food. And $150 for a bottle of Stone Tower Hogback Mountain is twice retail and absurd. If you are staying there and want a beer and burger fine but I would not go out of your way.

Had the Poutine and it was mediocre at best. Description was not what I was served. Battered fries were simply regular fries, melted cheese NOT cheese curds. Beef was pretty tough and the gravy was very salty. I've had poutine in many other establishments and this experience was was of the worst in my opinion. I'm sure at some point the food here was much better judging on menu descriptions but they are in desperate need of an overhaul.

Came for drinks after work and it was alright. Pls note: I didn't have any food.

The atmosphere is good and so are the drink selections. The bar is lively but the seated section is slow. As a lobby hotel bar, Colton and Rye is a casual, re-imagined dining and bar experience that's only great if you're staying in the hotel or looking for a quiet place for an after work drink.