Ray's In The City Reviews

quality meals and the feeling here is super good. The food was tasty. The staff was very welcoming and observant. The bill was fair I would say. Food is like a place in Baltimore I loved.

Great experience and good. Our servers Troy and Destiny where fantastic and made our lunch spectacular

Good food and good service. The fillet mignon was awsome.

The Fish seared and steamed in chicken broth, with 2 slices of peach ,for a touch of sweetness was fantastic

Delicious!!! Fresh!!! Great variety and portion sizes!! We did not have room for dessert after eating the appetizer and entree

Food was ok for my second time! The first time I went everything was impeccable.customer Service was not worth the expenses.

Worst service we ve had here. We eat here on average about once a month when we make it into the city. We always sit at the bar and usually have fantastic service with bartender Melissa, but tonight we had Josh. We came in a little before 6 and immediately ordered drinks and an app. Before the app even came out we went ahead and ordered our entrees. Halibut, Grouper and Lobster Mac. At 7p we finally asked Josh to check on our order and told him we had to leave soon for a show. He came back and said he remembered the halibut but he may have forgotten to put our side in. We told him if it wasn t coming out soon we needed to cancel. He comes back and tells us he spoke to the manager and it would be at least 15 min because they were so crowded. (Side note: the bar was not full and the hostess told us the restaurant was not full and there was seating available). We told him to cancel the order because we did not have time to wait. He comped our two drinks, but a manager never came out to check on why we canceled an order. He bragged early on about being the best bartender ... seems like his ego may have gotten the best of him and he should work on getting orders in and then bragging. I believe we will be taking Rays out of our rotation for a while.

Lovely ambiance and great service. Wish they'd have more choices in vegan though.

Awesome seafood and excellent service! I highly recommend this location!!

Good food, great service and a peach martini to die for!

Mercury
The service was fabulous and Mercury did an awesome job of presenting the deals of the day!! He was attentive to our needs and asked if everything was ok. We will highly recommend that you eat here again!!!

I truly enjoyed this cafe, the food is incredible, plus the shower rooms were not bad. It was a little cool inside, so that was not perfect. The service is good. I will certainly think about returning again if I ever land the opportunity. Me as well as my good friend ordered the combo as well as we were not disappointed. My one tip is to keep the cool outside. Laters!

Excellent food and nice wine selection. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

Service was excellent. The seafood was unbelievably fresh! Worth the money.

One of the best dining place in downtown Atlanta... excellent food, all the plates I ve had were amazing. Great server staff. Lu Cion was superb and made the experience memorable. Will definitely be back.

Went to Ray's before the Eagle's concert at State Farm on February 7. Great ambience, service, food and drinks. Even though they were SUPER busy and short-staffed, the service from our server, Rachel, was fantastic and she got us out in plenty of time to get to the concert. Will definitely be back.

Mercury was such a friendly, helpful and wonderful waiter. Make sure to ask for him when you here.

Service and food were top notch- they made us feel safe all patrons had to sanitize and take temperatures and all staff had masks on

Great place to go for special occasions, just be ready to drop over $100 for two people.

My Sisters and I had a great experience at Ray s in The City this pass weekend! The food was amazing and our beautiful server Chaianne was very knowledgeable and friendly! Next time we come back I will want Chaianne to be our server! And a Pineapple Margarita!!

First of all the FOOD was amazing and definitely a 5 star. The reason I'm giving this place a 3 star review is because the dinning area was hot and felt overcrowded. Where I was seated I couldn't hear the live music playing even through I made reservations a month ahead of time. I personally wouldn't spend my money here again. The waiter was cool and so was the rest of the staff but to me it's just not worth the extra money.

It was amazing. Very nice staff, friendly atmosphere, and good food!

The food tasted good however it was undercooked and the service was horrendous. When I got to a part of my salmon and saw that it was not cooked all the way I told the server and the server said "what do you want me to do" and then they took the piece that I have left instead of giving me a new portion of salmon. Then brought back the portion still uncooked. Not one person apologized or owned up to the fact that they gave me undercooked food and all seem to have an attitude because I actually ate some of it. Another woman with me, her entire Salmon was undercooked.

Wife and I visited Atlanta for a football game. The night before we decided to check out Ray's. It was fantastic!!! The entire experience was amazing. The steak, oysters, crab cake, and sides were perfect. On top of all the food, was the service. We had Chaianne take care of us. Her menu knowledge and attitude made the visit well worth it. I would like to thank her for helping to make our trip one to remember

My coworker had this dessert and it looked AMAZING. There was a group of us so we started with the Loaded Statesboro Blue Cheese chips - ALWAYS a winner!!! I like the Maine Lobster bisque - it's sort've rich but it's disgustingly GOOD!!! Now here's where I have an issue, I'm very partial to their seafood platter (fried), but I've watched over the past years as 2 pieces of fish dwindled to 1/2 of one piece, 2 crab cakes became 1 smaller crab cake, scallops is now down to 3 as well as the shrimp. It's still all very good, but it's a noted observation. Overall, great experience - just don't forget to ask for bread! Oh, and please try the Killer Pineapple Margarita - IT WAS not fruity sweet, just a darn good tasting drink (on the rocks)!!

Always great service. Their calamari always on point, and their pork chop is awesome.

Service was friendly but inattentive. Waiter opened but did not pour wine. I ordered a rib-eye and was served a NY strip. Sides were not delivered to table with steaks. All in all it was good but not what I would have expected based upon other reviews and prices.

Definitely recommend this place! Thank You all for a wonderful experience!

5 star food and staff! One of favorite restaurants. Never had to wait for my drink to be filled or anything. I highly recommend and will go any time I'm in Atlanta. No complaints.

We waited over an hour for our food and when it did arrive it was cold/warm. My waitress made it much much better though. They did give us free cake for the wait and 25% off all 8 tickets but that was my first and last time eating at this place. The food was a little pricey and didn't taste like the price would suggest.

I love Ray's. I have never had a not good meal here. The lobster risotto is the best. I could just eat that and be happy. Atmosphere is great. The seafood is fresh and delicious.

The front desk lady isn't friendly or maybe I met her on a bad day lol but that didn't stop me from enjoying my Pasta Linguine and Salmon. Will definitely go back.

Love the Broil seafood platter! Food was just excellent!

Great service and menu - but if you want a Cuban, find another location. Cubans are Cubans and there's not shortcutting. Ray's is on a Panini when it could easily have been on real Cuban bread, it's not pressed, had a smattering of contents placed like a scoop of ice cream, and over half of the sandwich was bread. So hey Ray, if you're going to serve a Cuban, make the sandwich proud. Otherwise, why make it at all? Other than this want-a-be but never-be, Ray's is well worth a visit.

Food is absolutely amazing. Great staff! I highly recommend!

The crab cakes like always are great at Rays. I went around 4 and sat at the bar. They weren't very busy and I ordered a two glasses of champagne, the bartender was alittle busy finishing up with a couple seated at the bar, so they didn't charge me for my second glass of champagne. The atmosphere is great and it definitely improved my entire day.

My experience is a little different. My girlfriend and I were returning from the Expo when we got caught at the light and a gentleman stood next to us. We started up a conversation and he mentioned that he had a restaurant right across the street, Ray's In the City. On our last day in Atlanta (Sunday) we went to Ray's In the City. The atmosphere was nice, the receptionist was very friendly as was the waiters and waitresses. As we sat there talking about the great weekend we had, our food was being served and to our surprise, it was Mike, one of the owners, the man we had spoken with the day before. He recognized us and wanted to thank us for coming to the restaurant. That spoke volumes about the leadership of Ray's In the City and the food was excellent. I had the Blackened Salmon, mashed potatoes and asparagus. My girlfriend had the crab cakes and she said her food was delicious as well. I give Ray's In the City 5 stars and thumbs up. Thank you for the wonderful experience you gave us at your restaurant. Ruby

We eat at Rays in the City because it s located beside hotel Indigo, we are so glad it is because it is delicious! We ate on Sunday evening and our waiter was Troy. He has the most pleasant deep voice and is an extremely good waiter! Our food, the salmon Oscar and the filet Oscar with lobster, was nothing short of fabulous. We added the Brussel Sprouts and they too are delicious! A wonderful meal on all accounts! Ps the warm blueberry cake is a must!

The food was excellent; however the service was mediocre.

DELICIOUS cocktails, great service and a beautiful blue wig during dragon-con.... THANKS Darlene and John :)

Expensive but the food was good and the atmosphere was great. Awesome wine selection.

This restaurant was amazing. Yesterday was my very first time going. My boyfriend has been, and wanted me to try them out. The atmosphere was so warm & welcoming from the host, to the servers. The food was amazing. Thank you sooo much Chaianne for explaining the menu & making me feel soo welcomed. She was an amazing waitress. I plan on bring my mom back one day. I wish I could attach a pic of my entire, but I m not sure how to. Lol! Love love love Ray s In the Kitchen !!!

Food is excellent, service is average at best. I would expect a little better for fine dining. With all the amazing locations in the area, this is not one I would try a second time.

Waiter was very rude when he found out we were leaving, after he bought us our drinks. He didn t say excuse me and throw change and bill on the table. We were waiting on the rest of our party and decided to stop there for a drink until they arrived. Plan was to come back after we retrieved the rest of the party, but after his rude behavior, we decided not to return.

Went for mothers day brunch. Excellent selection and great waffles

We always book one to two nights at Ray's during our market trip to Atlanta! After more than 10 years of eating at Ray's we can always report the service, the food and the ambiance is on point! This time we were pleased to have Jesus as our server! All I can say is WOW!! I don't think we have ever had a server like him!! OVER THE TOP!! And the nicest guy as well! We will be sure to reserve our table next year with Jesus! Can't wait to see him next year!!!

We went here for our 26th wedding anniversary celebration on a Thursday night. We had a short wait for our table since we had reservations. There was an hour wait for those that didn't. And with covid-19 restrictions, seatings were at half capacity since they were only seating every other table for social distancing. Also menus were online and you had to scan the QR code to see menu.
Right from the start we could tell it was a swanky place, from the waiting area to the well dressed servers. Servers were courteous and professional.
Since we were celebrating our anniversary, we went all out. We ordered drinks, appetizers, entrees and dessert. Everything was delicious. But the wait for the food was long. We spent 2 hours there.

Teresa was the most amazing waitress ever!!
Very attentive and personable service in you could receive. This is the spot to visit weather you re visit or live here.

This was the WORST dining experience I have ever had! I waited over an hour for my steak while the person next to me ordered his dinner after me and finished his dessert before I got my dinner. The server didn t check it until I asked and then it still took 20 minutes to get my dinner. I was expected a top-notch restaurant and I was greatly disappointed. Will not be coming back.

Classy, romantic great live music and delicious food. Happy Hour menu is amazing.

First time at Ray's and the dinner was delicious. Excellent wine list and super service.

OMG!! I Love this place. The staff was awesome, the food was great. We will visit again next time we are in town. Love the atmosphere

Excellent service, excellent food, exceptional visit.

enjoyed my dinner at Ray s in the City. My waiter (Mercury) was the best. He made sure that my food was hot and enjoyable.. Ask for Mercury he will take care of you.

It was my anniversary and Rachel & Kalia were sooo wonderful! So pleasant and made sure that our food was amazing! Definitely will be back!

Went for lunch and sat at bar - blacked rare tuna was very good. Bartender was quite pleasant and very attentive. Good meal and experience.

Very nice... Birthday Celebration for my Love. A party of 8, we had a ball and the drinks were delicious!!

Stopped by for a bottle of wine and some oysters. Loved the atmosphere and service.

So tonight I had the best time at Ray's, and it's all due to Phil! He took us the through the menu so elegantly. We had the Calamari and it was so zesty and full of flavor. Then he led us to the horseradish grouper and the seafood platter and when I say I had nothing more than the best experience of my life... I will be back and there's no way I won't ask for Phil!!

Early Valentines with my wife before the Alan Jackson concert. Service was great and so was the food. Lushon is the man!

One of my favorite "Downtown Atlanta" spots! Everything is amazing..., the cocktails, the steaks, the seafood, the wait staff! Love the ambience! Live music artist too! No mistake, perfect for date nite and you will be pleasantly surprised!

Went here yesterday for my mother s surprise birthday dinner! Our server Telesa was awesome! I took her suggestion and ordered the Honey Glazed Salmon and it is TO DIE FOR. Telesa was very professional, kind, and very patient with our party. She set up (candles and everything) and brought my moms cake out, which I really appreciated. Overall it was a great experience. My cocktail was amazing (shout out to the bartender) and my salmon was made to perfection. If you dine here, ask for Telesa!

They were great. The staff was timely and cognizant of my tables needs. The food was great, though rich for me. My only complaint is their menu was more than half wine.

DELICIOUS. Good crowd! Great waitstaff. Troy served me and he was wonderful! Highly recommend the oysters and crabcake!

The food and service here is great. Waiter was attentive and very nice. Worth the money and no wait time.

It wasnt horrible, but all around sort of disappointing for a "fine dining" place. Server was a bit slow at the beginning and made numerous mistakes such as forgetting an appetizer and placing the wrong entree.
Their knowledge on GF for Celiacs was shaky at best, my husband would have been really sick if we didnt ask them to double check on some ingredients.
My rare steak looked like it was cooked by somebody who didnt know how to cook a rare steak - barely any sear on the outside.
The only reason they get 3 stars is because most of the food was good and they were willing to make up for the mistakes. Just surprised they happened in the first place when it's fine dining?

Good sushi! They forgot to place my to go order that I called in though so I had to wait when I arrived.

I ve been to a lot of great restaurants and I have to say Ray s tops the list. Not only is the food amazing but Danielle made the experience complete. She was attentive, accommodating and all round a great. Will be back next time I m in town.

We both had the seafood platter. Very expensive and juat ok. Ray's could do better to get me to come back. Too much competition.

Sushi and dessert. A great ending on a long day. Loved the chocolate cake with raspberry sauce. Would have loved to try more of the sushi, but too much good food while in Atlanta made that impossible tonight.

From start to finish it was impeccable. I m not sure it could have been any better! Mercury our server was by far the best at what he does. I wish I could leave a million stars!!

From the time you walk in you're greeted like one of their favorite regulars, even if it's your first time there. The food was delicious and service 5 star all the way. I'll definitely be back.

Excellent location in Atlanta. Excellent and varied food, first class service

Always an awesome experience when I come here. Food is great and drinks are delicious! Ask for Danielle. She's a wonderful and attentive server! So sweet!

Easily one of the best sea food experience I've had to date. I highly recommend the Market Salmon with the pan seared mushrooms as your side. Great quiet romantic date environment located in the heart of downtown.

The food and drinks were really good.. atmosphere good..staff funny..I'm giving them a 4 star only because they don't have valet parking and u have to walk a mile if u want to park in the lot that they validate parking...glad I didn't wear heels

Awesome food and service. We are visiting from NYC celebrating my 50 Birthday. Mercury and Phil are top notch Hosts. Thank you
The seafood platter was absolutely delicious and the lobster bisque soup delicious!!!!

The food was amazing. The ambience had a quiet yet friendly air about it. Music nice. Service great.