Ray's In The City
(404) 524-9224
240 Peachtree St
Atlanta,
GA
30303
33.7608
-84.3876
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Northeast, Northeast
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The Scene
The front dining room of this sibling to Ray's on the River has huge plate-glass windows that provide a cool sunken view of Peachtree Street. The back room features a tank of crustaceans, a sushi bar and a glittery bar with hanging plasma TVs. Conventions and tourism are the restaurant's bread and butter, but the reasonably priced fare and exuberant service brings a few locals into the mix.
The Food
The menu, which changes daily, lives up its fresh seafood billing. The waitstaff states that fish is delivered five times a day--guaranteed never out of the water for more than 48 hours. The broiled seafood platter features buttery lobster tail and Atlantic salmon. Selections from the raw bar change daily and showcase oysters and clams from disparate coasts. Sushi standards are just as fresh and a lightly seared tuna tataki is reason enough to make that trip downtown.
User Reviews
lovatlanta
February 24, 2009
In town visiting for the Bronner Brothers hair show 2/21/09-2/23/09. Our Concierge recommended Rays---and I am so glad they did, it was less than a block from our hotel, the service was amazing and the food was wonderful. We went to Rays for lunch. the blacked shrimp po boy was delicious! We ordered the red velvet cake to share...lets just say I wish I had gotten my own! It was soooooooo moist, and only 3.75 for a slice ( nice sized slice). I highly recommned this spot, great service and great food!
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delectatus
January 12, 2009
Make reservations: this is one of the best restaurants in downtown Atlanta. The food is excellent and the service is very good.
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theflyonthewall
January 03, 2009
We arrived at Ray's in the City after a long day of traveling. The concierge at the Hyatt recommended it. The hostess was very pleasant and we decided to sit at the bar. There was a spattering of people at the bar, approx 8 I think. A very beautiful young woman greeted us with a great smile and enthusiasm. She offered us a wine list and drink menu, informing us also of the half-price appetizers for happy hour. I ordered a glass of wine and my husband ordered a cocktail. We also ordered some calamari and mussels. There was another bartender there and he actually stood in the exact same spot the entire time we were there talking to one male guest while the girl moved back and forth from one end of the bar to the other, making drinks and cleaning up the bar surface. We decided to eat at the bar and the girl told us specials, her favorite items and answered questions in a knowledgeable fashion. She was extremely helpful & charming. I ordered the parmesean encrusted scallops with a lobster risotto that was out of this world! My husband ordered the sun corn crusted georgia mountain trout. Both were absolutely scrumptious! I highly recommend this place to anyone traveling through Atlanta. I wish there was a Ray's in my hometown!
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Know Before You Go:
The restaurant is open Sundays from 11am to 10pm when large conventions are in town.
Parking:
There's a garage on the corner of Andrew Young International and Peachtree Street. Or avoid the parking hassle and take MARTA. Ray's is next to the Peachtree Center station.
The Extras:
Ask about the low-carb dishes. Your server will even tell you exactly how many carbs are in each dish.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Private Rooms, Business Dining, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar
