Visiting family and we had a 'Daughter's Date With Dads'. The food was amazing. The ambiance was a delight. And, let's forget the drinks. The service was was definitely 5-stars with the waitstaff being confident and knowledgeable of the menu. I ,especially, liked they keep up with the trend sharing some of the most popular bites.
Between the food, the atmosphere including the view of the chattahoochee and the service this place is and will always be a gem to me. It's like the staff is in competition with one another to provide the best experience their position can offer. I love it. Lol
I can honestly say this was one of the best dining experiences I've had in Atlanta. Parking: I believe it's complimentary valet only but there may be self parking too Atmosphere: upscale, riverfront, steakhouse vibes. Definitely check the dress code! The interior is very bright and open with incredible views to the river. The patio is just so lovely with a little garden. Staff: everyone we encountered was totally incredible! We felt taken care of without being crowded. Felt so upscale! Drinks: wine list was great! Food: alright here we go y'all. My partner and I split everything and I highly recommend that! Bread basket - worth it. We couldn't get a picture because it was gone so fast. It's not your average bread service with flavorful seeded crackers, raisin bread, and sourdough. Tuna poke (I think that's what it was called!) - oh my LANTA this was delicious. I don't think I've had tuna wish rice puffs before but it was a harmonious textural balance and totally let the tuna shine. Absolutely delicious. The wedge - sooooo delicious - wedge salads are just intrinsically good but their dressing was definitely homemade and the bacon shined bright. They even split it in half for us to share. Chefs kiss! Del monico ribeye Oscar style - I recognize that this is the height of luxury. The Oscar style is crab, a cream sauce, and asparagus. It was. Decadent. The steak itself was so incredible but with this add just put it into another category. Every bite was better than the last. Because we had split everything this was a perfect portion to split. Crème brulee - we were totttttally full after the steak but it was my birthday and they kindly brought this over but we ate it all up. Fresh, great berries, and a delicious way to end the meal. Price: this is definitely an indulgent meal. We were celebrating but it was steep. So worth every penny though!!! I hope I get the opportunity to go back!
My sister treated me and my husband to a birthday lunch at Ray's, and it was absolutely lovely. Our table was river-side and the view was beautiful. Everyone greeted us warmly and checked by frequently to make sure we were enjoying our meal. Since my sister had indicated this was a celebration lunch, the manager asked what we were celebrating and gave me a sweet card to commemorate the occasion! This made the lunch feel so very special. I had the shrimp and grits and they were delicious. I loved the tasso, fresh shrimp, and the corn and sun-dried tomato topping. So good, especially the tomatoes, which had been soaking in the delicious sauce. Yum! My sister had the brisket burger and my husband enjoyed the prime rib French dip sandwich. Both loved their meals. Since it was my birthday, Ray's comped my dessert . . . delicious creme brulee . . . which was a perfectly shareable size. The manager stopped by near the end of the meal to tell us about the Monday through Friday Happy Hour. Good nibbles and drinks sounded great. We will be back for this! I don't know if our experience was so much more positive because of the new ownership/management, but it felt much fresher and the service was exceptional. We will include this in our rotation from now on. Good work, Ray's! Thank you for a fabulous birthday luncheon!
On a preview trip ahead of a temporary move to Atlanta and it happened to be an anniversary, so we wanted to celebrate. At the last minute I changed from another restaurant to Ray's on the River and what a great move that turned out to be! The service and atmosphere was divine. Our server, Ryan, was phenomenal with a great attitude, great suggestions, and very accommodating to any/all of our requests being newbies. He even went outside with us to take a great picture with the river as the backdrop. The Maytag Martini and the Fig Old Fashion was a delight as was the wines to follow with dinner! The Crispy Calamari was tender as it should be. My Filet and my wife's shrimp/scallops were delicious, and the Corn Creme Brulee cannot be missed! So decadent and so good! While we were splurging on food, we finished everything off with a Creme Brule and a Ray's Signature Praline Basket, both divine! We spent time talking with one of the managers, Bryson, who was so helpful in giving us some tips and tricks on the Atlanta area given our pending move. Yes, while not part of the food/dining experience, when combined with Ryan's service, it all show's Ray's commitment to the customer. Guess who's going to Ray's again when we get to Atlanta! And there are two other locations to experience!
A great time was had at Ray's last night! The food was unbelievable! Service was superior, Shout out to Miles who took great care of us. He met our every need! The food and service were both unmatched although I'm not surprised as this is the case every time we visit Ray's. Can't wait for our next visit!!
Looking to having a fancy dining experience, Rays on the River is definitely a great choice! The ambiance is amazing as it is sitting next to a bed of water with a beautiful scenery. The quality of the food at Rays is AMAZING! The only reason why I am giving it 4 starts and not 5 is because I do wish the Lobster Mac & Cheese was a little cheesier (that is just my personal liking but I'm sure to the average person, this may be the perfect amount of cheese). In addition, my boyfriend's steak was slightly overcooked at first. However, the waiter and chef was very accommodating and understanding and re-cooked it to his liking! The lobster tails were *muah* Chefs Kiss! They were so fresh & flavorful I think we had great service! I believe our servers name was Mike and he was very knowledgeable of the menu and each food and drink item. Even the servers who were in training did a great job. Parking was a breeze. There were plenty of spots for self parking and an option to valet! Overall, would 100% recommend Rays