It is an honor to be awarded and recognized for delivering exceptional culinary and service experiences. Thank you to our incredible patrons for allowing us to serve you and be a part of so many wonderful memories! Joining Ray's in the City with nearly two decades of industry experience under his belt, Brian O'Rourke serves as executive chef, overseeing all kitchen operations of the downtown restaurant's kitchen.
O'Rourke brings strong leadership to the location and an innovative approach to classic dishes, through presenting familiar dishes with class and creativity. O'Rourke's passion for the culinary world began in high school when he signed up for cooking classes on a whim and was selected to participate in a culinary competition, winning eighth place nationally.
O'Rourke brings strong leadership to the location and an innovative approach to classic dishes, through presenting familiar dishes with class and creativity. O'Rourke's passion for the culinary world began in high school when he signed up for cooking classes on a whim and was selected to participate in a culinary competition, winning eighth place nationally.
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Ray's on the River has been a beloved Atlanta fine dining tradition since 1984. Situated along the Chattahoochee River, take in serene views and enjoy a menu filled with classic Ray's dishes, including fresh seafood flown-in-daily, prime cut steaks, regionally-grown vegetables, hand-crafted cocktails and an award-winning wine list.
If you have a chronic illness of the liver, stomach or blood or have immune disorders, you are at a greater risk and should consult a physician prior to consumption. Ray's on the River serves top quality Certified Angus Beef that is wet-aged 21-28 days to reach ultimate tenderness and taste, brushed with whole butter and charbroiled to your preferred temperature.
Thank you for considering Ray's on the River for your special event! We have several room options that can accommodate up to 150 guests. Our picturesque views of the Chattahoochee River and array of delicious menu selections are sure to leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a wedding, rehearsal dinner, party or corporate event, we know that we can offer you a truly memorable event.
Turn right at the light at the end of the exit ramp. At the next light, turn right onto Powers Ferry Road. Ray's on the River is approximately one-half mile on the left, just before the Chattahoochee River. Go to the second light, Northside Drive, and then turn left. Go to the second traffic light and turn right on Powers Ferry Road.
It is an honor to be awarded and recognized for delivering exceptional culinary and service experiences. Thank you to our incredible patrons for allowing us to serve you and be a part of so many wonderful memories! Our team includes award winning chefs, highly trained service staff and a dedicated Events Manager that will work with you every step of the way as you plan your event.
Reviews (23)
Steve T.
Feb 01, 2022
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Good day Team Rays On The River (R.O.T.R.)! I had the phenomenal pleasure of eating at Ray's on the River yesterday, January 31, 2022. The occasion was to celebrate my wife's birthday. She really wanted to eat there because we'd never eaten there before and because we'd heard great reviews about the restaurant too. Also, I just happen to be a big seafood lover so I couldn't wait! We had 2 waiters that served us. Their names were: Jake and Alvin. My wife will review Alvin and I'll review Jake. I really appreciated Jake answering our initially questions about the menu
Jami S.
Feb 01, 2022
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Maria M.
Jan 30, 2022
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Recently celebrated my Mom's birthday here. I will start by saying that my mom is an EXTREMELY picky eater and she absolutely LOVED the food! So much so that she did the happy dance The experience from beginning to end was so lovely. They knew our names, wished her happy birthday, even had a lovely birthday card waiting at the table for her! She got the rack of lamb, creamed corn and the key lime for dessert. My husband and I got the ribeye, lobster Mac and mushrooms and everything was seasoned to PERFECTION! Our waiter was also magnificent and so patient!Thank you for such a memorable and
Ling K.
Jan 29, 2022
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The restrooms here are filthy. Perfect way to spoil your appetite. I went last night with a friend and I am shocked. I wont be returning. Super huge turn off when all of the stalls are completely nasty. Tissue every where, feces every where, and it smells terrible. The sink and counter were filthy as well. A person like me starts to think well were the plates I ate off even clean??!
Stephanie Molina
Jan 27, 2022
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First time going here last night! Birthday dinner with my best friend. I’m not a seafood person, but this was great! And the ambience is top notch. Their staff was so nice and our server, Briana, was lovely! She made the experience extra special. I got the shrimp scampi and linguini pasta and the red velvet for dessert. Definitely returning for future special events!!
Trell S.
Jan 26, 2022
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Tonia Toni Roddy
Jan 24, 2022
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Charmaine Bailey
Jan 16, 2022
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I was there celebrating my bestie 50th birthday & she was so pleased. I was very happy she was & that I chose to dine there. We had reservations & was seated almost immediately. The food & drinks were excellent! The wait staff(Cedric & Shannon), were totally AWESOME! We had such a great time, we didn't want to leave. Thank you for such a great time!
Marian D.
Jan 13, 2022
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Liked #Liked #Liked #Liked #Liked #Liked #Liked #
Beautiful views
Fresh Oysters
Manhattan
Crab Cake
Trout
Lobster Man
Parmesan Fries
Great Service and timing
Disliked # Disliked # Disliked # Disliked # Disliked # Disliked # Disliked #
Fig Old Fashion: I LOVE old fashions but this one was a little odd tasting to me. The presentation was beautiful but I don't know if I was a fan of the walnut bitters perhaps.
Not completely impressed with the flavor of the strip. It was a pretty piece of meat but it didn't seem to be salted well.
Beautiful views
Fresh Oysters
Manhattan
Crab Cake
Trout
Lobster Man
Parmesan Fries
Great Service and timing
Disliked # Disliked # Disliked # Disliked # Disliked # Disliked # Disliked #
Fig Old Fashion: I LOVE old fashions but this one was a little odd tasting to me. The presentation was beautiful but I don't know if I was a fan of the walnut bitters perhaps.
Not completely impressed with the flavor of the strip. It was a pretty piece of meat but it didn't seem to be salted well.
Seneca Dooley
Jan 12, 2022
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The experience at Ray's on the River was phenomenal! The food was delicious, ambience was cozy and welcoming. The service provided by Randall and David was exceptional, they definitely paid attention to our table and personalized our experience. They made great recommendations, remembered our names and kept the wine coming! We will definitely come back to visit to explore everything on the menu and see Randall and David again!
Nick A.
Jan 03, 2022
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Everyone knows I'm not a fan of chains at all. Ray's, however, stands out as one of my noted exceptions. The service here is always five-star. The wait staff really goes out of their way to make sure every guest feels special and well taken care of. The food, wow, the food! I love all of their seafood offerings. They season everything here very well. No bland insipid food at Rays! Only the finest catches, plumpest cuts of meat and freshest picked vegetable at Rays. As an awesome bonus this location sits on a tranquil little river. After you finish your meal you can walk outside to the
Audrey W.
Dec 29, 2021
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Came in for a pre-theater dinner with the family and enjoyed the best dinner in a long time. Cannot express how amazing our servers were! Randal, Alvin, and Michael R., we're attentive, personable, and helpful without being overbearing. I almost forgot what great service was like! We ordered the cold seafood tower, and it did not disappoint!! It says 4-6 people, but 3 would be more realistic if you love seafood the way we do. The lobster mac was tasty, the salmon dish was big enough to split between two people, and the breads didn't last long at all!
Ken Radolinski
Dec 27, 2021
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This was our first time dining at Rays and it was a great experience. The feel inside is very warm and inviting and the views of the river awesome.
Our servers Alvin and Ryan were a great team and took care of our table all night. They did a great job letting us know about this history of the restaurant and all it had to offer. This was a great spot to take our family after a day at the Nutcracker.
Thank you for a great dinner!
Our servers Alvin and Ryan were a great team and took care of our table all night. They did a great job letting us know about this history of the restaurant and all it had to offer. This was a great spot to take our family after a day at the Nutcracker.
Thank you for a great dinner!
Shaneah Daise
Dec 19, 2021
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Kandace Barzey
Dec 18, 2021
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I really enjoyed my time at Ray’s for Christmas Eve!! For one, the restaurant was beautifully decorated. The restaurant was busy but the staff made sure our party was seated in a timely manner. I had the pleasure of being served by Alvin and Jayla. They were amazing and made sure my meal and drinks were up to par. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience! We will definitely be back again!
Dreu Dionne
Dec 17, 2021
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Had the best time at Ray’s on the River for a girls night out. We were served by Alvin and Bryant the whole night who were both extremely helpful and informative about the different dishes offered as well as some nice pointers about the restaurant and what they have to offer besides dining. I was recommended by Alvin to try to horseradish grouper. I’m not a huge fish fan, but he made it sound so enticing that I had to order and i was really pleased with the way it was prepared. He also recommended the warm lemon butter cake that was *chefs kiss*. Overall, our experience was great and everything
Peggy H.
Nov 30, 2021
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My sweet sister invited me to accompany her family to Thanksgiving at Ray's, and I'm so grateful she did. We celebrated a wonderful holiday here and it was so special we may make it an annual tradition!
Thanksgiving was a beautiful day and we were seated by the window so we were able to enjoy the lovely view of the surrounding grounds as well as the river. Lots of families were strolling the grounds and simply being g together. After so many weird Covid holidays last year, you could feel the excitement in the air as folks came together again once more.
Ray's served Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving was a beautiful day and we were seated by the window so we were able to enjoy the lovely view of the surrounding grounds as well as the river. Lots of families were strolling the grounds and simply being g together. After so many weird Covid holidays last year, you could feel the excitement in the air as folks came together again once more.
Ray's served Thanksgiving
Tameka B.
Nov 29, 2021
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My husband surprised me with a date for our Anniversary.
You must to dressed out to sit by the River, if you are in Jeans, Athletic wear and tennis shoes you can only sit inside or on the top patio.
You can walk by the river after dinner but you must be dressed up for this establishment.
Food especially the mash potatoes was AWESOME.
THEY DO PERSONALIZE YOUR VISIT AND I LOVED THAT.
You must to dressed out to sit by the River, if you are in Jeans, Athletic wear and tennis shoes you can only sit inside or on the top patio.
You can walk by the river after dinner but you must be dressed up for this establishment.
Food especially the mash potatoes was AWESOME.
THEY DO PERSONALIZE YOUR VISIT AND I LOVED THAT.
Jade Cunningham
Nov 14, 2021
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I dined 11/20/2021 for my birthday and I had a fabulous time. Justin and Shannon were well versed on the menu and wine list. They were both extremely attentive and made my experience ! Justin bought out a chocolate cake for my Birthday with a candle. Shannon got my drink order just right! Thanks to both of you for the wonderful service. 5/5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ !
Hannah K.
Nov 06, 2021
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Looks like Rays has figured out food but they haven't figured out how to properly clean dishes....
Today was a Friday dinner date~
Opted for the Springer Mountain Farms Chicken.
Reminded me of a marsala, the mushroom jus was a little too salty, potatoes were fluffy and sticky and the chicken was perfectly tender and juicy.
Washed it down with a glass of Ghost Pines Merlot.
The wine had a much cleaner aftertaste than the Tribute Cabernet.
For dessert I got the Praline Basket:
Praline bowl, vanilla ice cream, fruit and warm caramel sauce....delish!
It had been a couple of years since I
Today was a Friday dinner date~
Opted for the Springer Mountain Farms Chicken.
Reminded me of a marsala, the mushroom jus was a little too salty, potatoes were fluffy and sticky and the chicken was perfectly tender and juicy.
Washed it down with a glass of Ghost Pines Merlot.
The wine had a much cleaner aftertaste than the Tribute Cabernet.
For dessert I got the Praline Basket:
Praline bowl, vanilla ice cream, fruit and warm caramel sauce....delish!
It had been a couple of years since I
Angelica Ryan
Oct 16, 2021
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Ray's was everything it was mentioned to be and MORE. We were immediately greeted when we arrived and even though we arrived a little before our set reservation we were still seated. We were seated by the window with a BEAUTIFUL view of the Chattahoochee River. The ambience of the restaurant was a mix of relaxing, upscale, and romantic but the piece that elevated our night was our waiter Alvin. He was perfectly amazing. He was personable, polite, and very knowledgeable about things both on and off the menu. He answered every question we had with a lovely smile and was so attentive. If you ever
Rene B.
Oct 12, 2021
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Ashley B.
May 28, 2021
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We like our wine like we like our server.... JUSTIN!!! Woah! Love this place, food and atmosphere!!!! HOW is this my first time!?!?
THANK YOU to the managers for getting us the perfect spot, thank you to the hostess for being so welcoming and helpful and thank you Justin for legit the best authentic recommendations!!
We started with the delicious Fritters..:: x2 because if i likey... I likey!, lol
I enjoyed the Scallops dinner SO GOOD!!! & My husband devoured the Crusted Grouper with a side of crabcake he loved it all around! & We ended with the Brownie Sundae (not sure the fancy
THANK YOU to the managers for getting us the perfect spot, thank you to the hostess for being so welcoming and helpful and thank you Justin for legit the best authentic recommendations!!
We started with the delicious Fritters..:: x2 because if i likey... I likey!, lol
I enjoyed the Scallops dinner SO GOOD!!! & My husband devoured the Crusted Grouper with a side of crabcake he loved it all around! & We ended with the Brownie Sundae (not sure the fancy
