Ray's In The City

(404) 524-9224

240 Peachtree St
Atlanta, GA 30303 33.7608 -84.3876

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Neighborhoods: Downtown, Northeast, Northeast

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Price:

$$

Last updated 10.15.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Private Rooms, Business Dining, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

Traditional American, Seafood

Smoking Permitted:

At the bar

Other Locations:

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Ray's In The City

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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…

Editor's Tips

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.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “All the Rays restaurants are great, but I love the location of Ray's in the City.”
  2. “The seating area looks out onto Peachtree, the streetscape is definitly fun and can be entertaining.”
  3. “If you like to stare out into the streets and look at the scenery you might think the ambiance is great.”
  4. “Wonderful service, great atmosphere, delicious food!”
  5. “The food was great, atmosphere could have been better, but service made the difference.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “We decided to eat at the bar and the girl told us specials, her favorite items and answered questions in a knowledgeable fashion.”
  2. “If you're looking for a great place to go for appetizers and drinks after work this is the place.”
  3. “The hostess was very pleasant and we decided to sit at the bar.”
  4. “He was so darn nice, we just stayed at the bar, had oysters on the half shell, and some terrific sushi.”
food quality
87.5% positive
  1. “Overall it was great food except the bread was fair.”
  2. “Appetizer was great, but only six shrimp.”
  3. “The food was delicious and fresh.”
  4. “(I would have enjoyed a much better meal at Ted's Montana Grill.”
  5. “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.”
  6. “He loved it down to the weird tasting onion rings also known as Calamari.”
  7. “like Rays on the River better for food.”
  8. “Great food!”
  9. “The service was excellent and the food was the best I have had.”
  10. “highly recommned this spot, great service and great food!”
  11. “If you want good food and amazingly friendly service go to Ray's In The City”
  12. “The food was great, atmosphere could have been better, but service made the difference.”
  13. “If they always have fresh fish I would expect better.”
  14. “The food is excellent and the service is very good.”
  15. “I'll drop anywhere between $25 and $50 on a meal for good food with no complaint.”
  16. “He was so darn nice, we just stayed at the bar, had oysters on the half shell, and some terrific sushi.”
  17. “am vegetarain (REALLY, which means I do not eat fish), but I really enjoy the vegetarian dishes that the chef can make.”
  18. “Wonderful service, great atmosphere, delicious food!”
  19. “Doesn't share the same breath as Papaduex in Gwinnett which still isn't the best seafood resturant I have eaten at.”
  20. “They can readily make a pasta or stir-fry dish, both of which are absolutly delicious.”
  21. “great food but very expensive”
  22. “Mostly tourists, but a few of us locals, enjoying ourselves without having to go all the way to Buckhead for decent seafood.”
  23. “Food is good and fresh, excellent prices, and very attentive service.”
  24. “But I won't do it for poorly prepared food and poor service, even if the visuals are 10 out of 10.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “It is a great 1st date place.”
  2. “Downtown is coming back, and this place is a great place to start.”
  3. “If you're looking for a great place to go for appetizers and drinks after work this is the place.”
service
88.24000358581543% positive
  1. “highly recommned this spot, great service and great food!”
  2. “The service was excellent and the food was the best I have had.”
  3. “The hostess was very pleasant and we decided to sit at the bar.”
  4. “If you want good food and amazingly friendly service go to Ray's In The City”
  5. “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.”
  6. “Wonderful service, great atmosphere, delicious food!”
  7. “The service was great.”
  8. “Bar service was very good.”
  9. “The food was great, atmosphere could have been better, but service made the difference.”
  10. “But I won't do it for poorly prepared food and poor service, even if the visuals are 10 out of 10.”
  11. “Food is good and fresh, excellent prices, and very attentive service.”
  12. “The food is excellent and the service is very good.”
  13. “As much as I wanted to like my lunch experience, the service was amateurish at best.”
  14. “The waiters/ waitresses are always very professional and”
  15. “Table service was professional, friendly and attentive, not "hovering”
  16. “When our server Lee Ann greeted us not only with a wonderful smile but her great compassion and knowledge; we then were enjoying a special occasion.”
  17. “The wait staff was obnoxious.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Overall the experience was good, but could use some fine tuning considering price ($32 a plate).”
  2. “great food but very expensive”
  3. “Food is good and fresh, excellent prices, and very attentive service.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/10/12

Perfect for our anniversary

by VLang

We went to Ray's for our 3rd anniversary- the food was ridiculous. An ample amount of delicious food that will not leave you hungry- exceptional service starting from the hostess through the wait staff. The calamari was PERFECT and our main courses were even better- I had the scallops and would recommend them to anyone!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/23/09

Highly recommend this restaurant!

by LEWilliams

My husband and I went to Ray's to celebrate our anniversary, and every part of our experience was fantastic! The service was excellent and the food was the best I have had. The table was set up with flowers and the manager stopped by to check on us. The attention to details was amazing. We can't wait to dine there again!

  • Pros: Food and service
  • Cons: none
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/01/09

love it

by Jamee34

My husband and I went to Ray's In the City by recommendation from our hotel. We were sat with a small table but the service by Lee ann and John was so sweet and genuine that we had to let it be said.. The food was delicious and fresh.. We had the cheesecake for dessert and it was amazing..If you want good food and amazingly friendly service go to Ray's In The City

  • Pros: The best food and service
  • Cons: does get busy
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/24/09

The Red Velvet Cake is to Die For!

by lovatlanta

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!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/12/09

First Experience Terrific

by delectatus

Make reservations: this is one of the best restaurants in downtown Atlanta. The food is excellent and the service is very good.

  • Pros: Seafood
  • Cons: Seating if you don't have reservations

The Details on Ray's In The City

Place Categories:

  • great wonderful service
  • great date place
  • fresh prices
  • like lunch experience
  • like ray
  • fun streetscape
  • recommended concierge
  • great rays restaurants
  • absolutly delicious dish
  • obnoxious wait staff
  • love location
  • nice sized slice
  • really enjoy vegetarian dishes
  • decent seafood
  • outstanding desserts
  • knowledgeable fashion
  • unpleasant past experiences
  • gem alas right
  • great conversation
  • excellent seafood sampler
  • professional waitresses
  • great food
  • great smile
  • fresh fish
  • professional table service
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