Ray's in the City Celebrates 20 Years of Approachable Hospitality and Fine Cuisine
Ray’s in the City has welcomed loyal guests for its award-winning menu and approachable, elevated service for 20 years, and that is reason enough to celebrate. Guests regularly walk through the doors at Ray’s in downtown Atlanta for fresh fish flown in daily, prime steaks, house-cut chops, an extensive selection of fine wines and exceptional service.
While there are countless reasons why guests should visit Ray’s in the City, the local restaurant’s 20-year anniversary commemorates the occasion with 20 reasons to come in (or come back) to indulge in the Ray’s experience.
Try the blue-plate specials. The $20 blue-plate specials change each weekday for lunch at Ray’s and include dishes such as the shrimp roll, oyster po’boy, seafood paella, skillet steak fajitas and fish and chips.
Taste the fresh seafood. Fresh fish is flown in daily from the Atlantic and Pacific, offering guests a wide variety of delicacies such as tender New Orleans BBQ shrimp, fresh market fish, crispy calamari, oysters Rockefeller, horseradish crusted grouper, jumbo lump crab cakes and much more.
Celebrate a milestone. Guests can celebrate that special birthday, anniversary or any other special occasion by simply letting Ray’s staff know. The dedicated staff will pull out all the stops for a special meal.
Grab a bite before or after going to an event. With an extensive menu and late hours, it is easy to add Ray’s in the City to the itinerary of the event. A weekday happy hour menu suits for a quick bite before a show, and a satiating dinner of fresh seafood and succulent steak is a perfect way to end a matinee or afternoon game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium or State Farm Arena.
Order the chilled seafood tower. Ray’s show-stopping chilled seafood tower is piled high with Maine lobster, king crab legs, freshly shucked cold-water oysters, colossal shrimp cocktail and jumbo lump crab meat, topped off with a dry ice presentation. A lavender-scented hot towel service adds the finishing touch.
Host a private event. Whether it’s a going away party, thank-you celebration or conference reception, Ray’s can take the stress out of party planning with a dedicated events manager, private rooms, award-winning chefs and menus guaranteed to please the crowd.
Savor superior service and friendly hospitality. Crisp white plates, sparkling silver cutlery and glistening glassware are all part of a well-laid table at Ray’s. The local restaurant specializes in the art of approachable hospitality with extensive experience and a sense of tradition, making every guest feel welcome and comfortable.
Break bread prepared by Ray’s very own bakery. A magnificent breadbasket is filled with seasonal focaccia, pretzel, sourdough, raisin walnut and lavash and served with Banner Butter small-batch butter. To ensure the quality, Ray's recently purchased local bakery The Grateful Bread Company to make bread exclusively for its restaurants.
Crave a signature cocktail. Carefully crafted cocktails are part of the Ray’s experience with several signature drinks to quench the thirst. Try the Sweet Peach margarita with peach schnapps, tequila, sweet and sour and agave nectar or the fig old fashioned with fig-infused 1792 Bourbon and black walnut bitters.
Take a break for happy hour. On weekdays, guests gather at the bar to enjoy daily drink specials and bar bites while taking in the atmosphere.
Bring on the business lunch. Seal the deal with a solid lunch experience. A menu of martinis starts the conversation flowing, and the lunch menu offers anything from blue-plate specials to cold-water oysters, handheld sandwiches and fresh, crisp salads. The atmosphere makes any client feel the love while also respecting a prompt timeframe.
Join the Dining Club. The Ray’s Dining Club is free to join and gives an instant 10% off the subtotal of the food purchase every visit. Guests can ask their server how to join.
Gather the gang. Ray’s in the City will accommodate groups with specialized service. Reservations can be made to save a nook and cocktails for a girls’ evening or a meeting place for guests staying downtown.
Carve into a prime steak. Top-quality certified Angus beef is hand-cut and wet-aged for 21-28 days to reach ultimate tenderness and taste. Guests can top steaks with foie gras, bone marrow butter or black garlic puree.
Bring on the wine. Not only does Ray’s offer an award-winning wine list, but servers also present each wine to guests and decant the bottles tableside. The Ray’s wine portfolio has been recognized multiple years in a row by Wine Spectator with a “Best of Award of Excellence,” as it appeals to a wide range of wine lovers.
Marvel at the martinis. Ray’s is known for its classic cocktails, and guests are in for a treat when ordering one of Ray’s James Bond-worthy martinis that are shaken and served tableside.
Order all the sides. Worthy of its own vegetable plate, the sides at Ray’s are not to be missed. Menu items include souffle praline sweet potato with Madagascar vanilla bean, corn crème brûlée, fire-roasted asparagus with hollandaise, lobster mac and silky whipped potatoes, to name a few.
Shell out the oysters. No one can go wrong with oysters served with the Ray’s signature atomic cocktail sauce. The oysters get rave reviews whether fried, steamed or served Rockefeller-style.
Carry on a conversation. While the atmosphere at Ray’s in the City is certainly upbeat, diners in the know come to this restaurant to catch up over a favorite meal where the noise level is subdued.
Delve into desserts. It’s worth it to save room for dessert with creations like warm butter cake with fresh blueberry compote, rich red velvet cake and the Ray’s signature praline basket.