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1725 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209
(28 Ratings)
This popular yet small Wilson Boulevard stop for DC's hungriest carnivores features hearty portions of flavor with minimal pretension. The 45-seat restaurant has a down-home feel, a warm, relaxed atmosphere and a simple yet exquisite menu. Note that there is no bar or waiting area.
Soups range from rich and meaty chicken noodle to a savory crab bisque. Although primarily a steak house, there are light salads, fresh fish of the day, and, of course, your choice of four cuts of high-quality steak. It's a toss up which is better -- the juicy charbroiled burgers topped with your choice of charred jalapeno, roasted garlic or aged blue cheese, or the peppercorn-seared steak, but any choice here is a meat-lover's dream. Feasting on the family-style sides of mashed potatoes and creamed spinach, you'll realize that meeting raised stakes here is no problem.
Tip: As of April 1, 2006, reservations are no longer accepted. Only parties of six or less can be accomodated, and the entire party must be present to be seated. -- Jamy Bond and staff
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28 Ratings and Reviews
Great , plaese don't go
BethanyBilly - 12/29/2008Thought I'd check the reviews of my favorite restaurant while waiting for the new Ray's to open in the Courthouse Metro area any day now. I'm so glad to see all the whiners give bad reviews - means less of a wait for all of us who used to go to Morton's, Ruth's Chris, etc. and paid more than twice as much for inferior food! The steak is so superior here and we've always been treated with good service and respect - maybe because we've always treated the staff with respect! Please stay away!!!
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DarkWaterz29 - 09/22/2008Sure...the steak tastes like what a $30.00 steak generally tastes like..but is it worth waiting around for? Definitely not. Combine that with rude wait staff and you have a combination that no one but the most die hard of locals will tolerate. Seriously...go to Outback or something and save yourself some time.
Best Value you can get on a plate!
Dougwsmth - 07/19/2008I enjoy Ray's time and time again. The staff works magic from balancing supply and demand. This is not a Fine Dinning Sit and be Served Place, this is a destination for those who know the difference between enjoyment of the best ingredients and preparation without buzzes and fanfare, and those seeking to be entertained by a food based establishment.
The place is so small and the demand is so high there is not a great deal of socialization between the staff and customers. No hand holding while "our friend can't find parking" so we want to sit and wait.(No problem there is a bench out front) but your table space will go to the complete party behind you. Supply and Demand it works. I say go early have a drink next door gather your group and send someone to get a table time. But be prepared for the best meat in the area bar none, you will go back.Great food HORRIBLE SERVICE!
PITRAUNH - 07/02/2008Friends and I went to Ray's on Saturday to enjoy a wonderful steak. The food was fabulous after waiting an hour, but the service was horrible. The hostess walks around like she is the queen of the world and mocks clients after she seats them. We had a fun time watching her act like a fool. The waitstaff was also quick to get you to leave by telling us we could recork our wine and drink it at home. Also the busboy was quick to pick up my plate five time before I told him, I would let him know when I was done eating. How annoying is all I have to say. If you want a restaurant were you can enjoy your $30 steak and a few bottles of wine Rays Steak might not be the atmosphere you are looking for.
Great Steak. but lousy service
Sansu5525 - 06/11/2008Overall, if you are looking for a great piece of steak, whether it be a NY Strip, filet, etc - this is the place to go. But do not expect to be wined and dined by the atmosphere, and certainly not by the staff. The hostesses are very snobby and short with customers and the wait staff are also short and a tad rude. I understand that the place gets busy and staff could get overwhelmed, but please - customer service should be a priority. Having been a waiter for 10 years, service is important to me. With that said, great darn steak period! Ray should improve his staff, but in the end, folks keep going back for the great food. Again, just do not expect good service, so tip accordingly. Cheers.