Rayme’s
4801 Lincoln Ave, Lisle, IL, 60532
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Address :
4801 Lincoln Ave
Lisle, IL, 60532 - Phone (630) 963-2240
- Website https://www.raymessteakhouse.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Patrick R.
Rayme's is a Lisle gem! It instantly became my fine dining restaurant of choice after only one visit. DISREGARD the negative reviews here. This place is a hot spot for a romantic date night. My girlfriend and I made reservations for 8pm. We arrived 15 minutes early, and we're promptly sat by the manager, Jerri. More on how wonderful she is in a moment.. Our server, Lupe, arrived in less than 30 seconds to deliver menus, and ask for our drinks. Shortly after, fresh bread and butter arrived. The restaurant was nearly full, with a comfortable noise level. We ordered the Crab Stuffed Mushrooms for an appetizer. It was phenomenal. I rarely enjoy mushrooms, and these were cooked perfectly, with a delicious spread of melted cheese on top. The french onion soup arrived before our main dishes, and they were heavenly. I had already drained a mai tai--which had a perfect mix of alcohol to juice--before ordering a second drink. I've never had a New York Strip. But the one I tasted here instantly hooked me forever. I paid the extra $2 to have bleu cheese melted on top of it. It was cooked to a perfect medium. Throughout our dining experience, Lupe was attentive enough to handle our needs, but gave us equal privacy to enjoy a romantic date night. Before we left, we chatted with the manager Jerri. She took our picture for us, and told us some of the history of Rayme's. She was a wonderful little lady, and I look forward to chatting with her again. To say the least, this date worked in my favor for more than just delicious food and drinks ;).
(5)Mark K.
The inside of the restaurant is very nice, white table clothes and candles. The service is in need of a major overhaul and matches a fast food restaurant. Took a while to get our first drinks and the waitress was a bit short and not very friendly. Ordered our drinks and was told it would take a while to get as the bar was backed up. Looking at the bar, the bartender was talking to people so that might have been the wait. Our order is also delayed due to a backup, there are 10 empty tables. Wonder what the wait when they are full. Asked for a manager and was told they do not have one. All of a sudden someone showed up that was a manager. This place is a joke , unorganized and not managed in any way. First time her and last time. Good luck if you venture out to this establishment.
(1)Hannah A.
The hostess (blonde lady wearing chef jacket) was rude. Showed up at 5pm and the restaurant was not very busy. We were told we would need to be done eating by 7 pm because there was a party of ten coming and they needed our table. I ordered the pot roast sandwich and it was delicious. That's the only reason I'm giving it two stars. Everyone else's food was tasteless and un appealing.
(2)LOIS B.
Just okay. My first visit since being rebuilt. Soooooooooooooo, bar area to the left upon entry, dining room to the right. Yes, it can now accommodate more diners and you can hear it the second you walk in. And what's with the large counter area toward the rear of the dining room. Is that a support beam trying to be camouflaged? As best we could tell, it served no purpose except for people to move the candle, sugar holder, salt and pepper shakers, dirty napkins, and other stuff off the small tables to make room for food. Even yelling made it difficult to hear each other at the table. We asked to move over one table next to the one we were shown, but we were told that was not possible. Huh??? Yet, another table of 4 moved to another table when they did not want to sit at the table they were shown. How does that work???? A table set for 4 was short a bread dish. Upon request, 2 were very unceremoniously dropped on the table, no comment like, "sorry about that" or" here you go". When you sit, you will find the bread dishes are stacked under the bowl of butter. Yes, the ribs still fall off the bone, but the baked potato was not hot, my husband's potato was not fully cooked, the water had an awful taste to it, service was slooooooooooow. Our simple dinner took just over 3 hours ~ no dessert. Our server disappeared for looooooooooong periods of time and multiple requests for things were required: i.e. a knife, a sprite, a glass of ice water without lemon ( which is how I found out I was not able to drink the water), a glass of wine. Yes, it has a following and maybe they get treated better.
(3)Lochin S.
Walked in scan left, bar is packed on a Friday night at 6:30pm, scan right, nice size dining room with only a few tables occupied. Already thinking "place for drinks". Sat in dining room, ordered our super sized Martinis, which were very good. Came in timely manner. Ordered food, a steak for hubby and ribs for moi. Steak was good, not great. Ribs were ok. Would not get them again. The meat on it fell away almost mushy. No texture at all. The Brussels were un interesting, boiled? It's white table cloth with diner food. Just ok. Service was fine. Probably come back for drinks, but won't spend money there on food. Too many other options.
(3)M G.
The prime rib looked like it was re-grilled. It was fatty, greasy and tasted like a salt lick. The baked potato was cold and hard as a rock. Our fish looked and tasted like it came from a frozen food box.. They didn't charge for the prime rib because it was so bad, I couldn't eat it. I didn't order anything else because the aftertaste spoiled my appetite.
(1)M K.
Entire experience was completely underwhelming. The only dish our table enjoyed was the open faced pot roast sandwich. That was pretty decent. Everything else was basically cafeteria food. The mashed potatoes, meatloaf, Brussels sprouts, corn was a flashback to junior high days. Even the steak was pretty lifeless. Would come here for drinks, but stay away from the food.
(1)Ashley A.
I was excited to finally try this place after driving by it for the um-teenth time. I decided my friend and I would head there to try a king sized cocktail and some dinner for my 29th birthday. It has lovely charm and a soft atmosphere. It is perfect for an intimate meal with great conversation. The wine list, honestly, could be better for being a fish and steak place. But I wasn't there for wine anyway, I wanted a cocktail. It was amazing! I ended up getting the Filet Medallions, Medium Well. I ended up with three medallions, one was cooked Medium Rare, one was Medium, and on was Well Done. Since I was with a friend I just ate what was on my plate and called it a day. The food was my reason for only the 3 stars. It wasn't anything I would rave about, but with a hungry tummy, it was satisfying. We also split the Creme Brulee cheesecake. You can tell that it was definitely frozen. It was still good, but the waitress told us it was Eli's. I wish for that price we got a dessert made in house. Next time I think I will head there just for a drink.
(3)Amber S.
I've only been twice and only had the Cobb Salad and a few King Sized Cocktails. But I like Rayme's. I like the atmosphere and the service. I like the big old martini out front. And I like that they have an option to sit outside now. The flood of 2012 was not kind to Rayme's. But like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, it's better than ever. It's a Lisle institution and it's a must if you're in the area.
(5)Ron S.
Our first time visiting the NEW Rayme's and we had an excellent meal! We arrived at 5:00 PM on a Thursday evening and the bar was 3/4 full already. Only 4 tables were occupied in the dining room but by the time we left at 6:15, 3/4 of the dining room was filled. We were seated at the second table along the windows and in fairly close proximity to the bar. Yes, the folks in the bar were having a good time but we were still able to have a comfortable conversation throughout our meal. I only mention this because noise has been a frequent complaint in other reviews. I ordered broiled grouper with a horseradish crust ($22) and it was prepared perfectly. The seasonings were spot on and the "heat" of the horseradish was not overpowering. I had a standard dinner salad with blue cheese which was OK. My wife ordered Gary's Special Pasta which is a medley of clams, shrimp, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes in garlic oil over cavatappi pasta ($19). This was very good. I sampled a couple of forkfuls and this is a really nice pasta dish full of flavor. This pasta dish would pair nicely with a good white wine. Unfortunately, the wine list is not up to par with the food menu. It's a small and average selection of wines. Cocktails on the other hand are another matter entirely. Yes, Rayme's is STILL the home of the king sized cocktail. (I noticed one reviewer claim that the cocktails "proved to be normal in size". If these are "normal" Kelli, please let me know restaurants/ bars that serve bigger cocktails. I'm serious and not being a wise guy here. :)) Prices for cocktails are reasonable as well. Vodka Martini = $8. Vodka & Tonic = $6. Martini's just about everywhere are $9-$10 and not as large. I notice that the new Rayme's has received mixed reviews. All I can say is that our first experience at the new Rayme's was excellent and we will be back soon.
(4)Brian H.
Being it used to be(previous owner at location) a hip 50's swanky retro-chic atmosphere, it's a shame the setting is now riskless and drab. Service was average, food was below-average. And with an above average price tag, it all didn't add up for me.
(2)Claire M.
Rayme's was...okay. I was there with a group of about 25 for my Grandma's 86th birthday. I only know this because my mother, who lives out of state and couldn't join in the fun apparently texted to one of her siblings to wish Grandma (her mother) "Happy 85th Birthday." A good laugh was had and she was then informed that Grandma's 85th birthday was last year. I shouldn't laugh because that's the only reason how I figured out how old she was turning. So as our party of 25ish people slowly began to arrive, many of them immediately from the Illumination thing at the Arboretum up the street, we convened in the bar area where many family members (not me) ordered adult beverages. After everyone was present and accounted for, we were led to our ridiculously long table. To everyone else in my family, this is normal. To me, it's terrifying. My mother is the only sibling of 7 who chose to move out of state so I'm still not used to having any more than five people (my immediate family unit) at any given gathering. Crowds freak me out and I think I suffer from social anxiety disorder when I'm around my family. So I seated myself beside the one cousin I can actually kind of carry on a normal, pleasant conversation with (the older I get, the more strangely introverted I get) and I was actually kind of directly across from my Grandma, which was nice because I was able to talk to her a bit. I think our reservation was for 7:00. It was on a Sunday and I had to work an 11 hour day the following day, Monday, which I was already dreading. Mondays at my job are very often hell (as they are for most people I guess) and especially when it's such a loooooong day. I was glad to be there, but feared it would be a late night, which it was. It was a very leisurely and social meal, which I expected, but I was preoccupied with the work situation which prevented me from fully enjoying the meal, and instead kept staring at the time on my phone. On to the food... I ordered eggplant parmesan with cavatappi and I'm guessing a caesar salad, I don't really remember. I thought it was pretty awesome that they offered the cavatappi option. Spaghetti is such a pain for me to eat. Husband ordered the boneless rib eye, we think. We can't remember. Seeing as we were a huge group, I obviously couldn't see and hear what was going on everywhere, but I heard several people ask for things that were forgotten. Side items, soups and salads, for example. And one cousin was apparently completely forgotten about altogether. He was just getting his food as I, and others, were finishing and I guess there was something wrong with it because his mother picked up his plate and started to talk back to the kitchen herself before catching a waitperson en route. So his had to be made over again, or whatever the issue was had to be fixed. I think he got a steak so perhaps it wasn't cooked the way he asked? I think it was 9:30 before he actually ate. Drink refills were hard to get also, though I totally pity any waiter or waittress that has to serve a table of 25 people. Everyone seemed to be having a lovely time and I didn't hear anyone complain about anything. So they brought out a turtle cheesecake or something and we sang Happy Birthday to Grandma. Then other desserts were ordered. Me, being the crazed timekeeper, was freaking out all the while because the time was past 10:00 by this point. We pretty much split at 10:30 and were the first people to leave. So Raymes was alright, but not a place I would frequent on any kind of regular basis. Grandma seemed to have a nice birthday dinner and enjoyed the company so I guess that's the most important thing.
(3)Howard C.
Nice place...average food...had good service....atmosphere...feels like a lot of regulars come here, owner very friendly and seems to know everyone. Crab cakes....too much fillers...but great sweet potato fries. Prime Rib...like it rare...came out kinda gray like it was sitting under heat lamp for too long...ok flavor and texture of meat...cost 27 for king cut...nice size, good price...*** out of *****
(3)Kimi T.
I finally decided to try Raymes after driving past it for well over a decade. I was pleasantly surprised, and my visit was a truly delightful experience. The atmosphere was decidedly semi-formal. White table clothes and a real votive candle on every table. Larger, 'wedding style' candles adorned the window sills. There wasn't any music playing, but overall Raymes had a unique ambiance. Raymes had several well priced specials the night I dined. Known for their "giant cocktails" the drink menu consisted of several wines and over-sized martinis. Our waitress, Jordan, was polite and attentive. There were also several other wait staff bustling around, making sure our bread basket and drinks were full, and that used plates and utensils were quickly removed from our table. Raymes also offered a seated bar area, with Sporting events playing on televisions. This area was separate from the dining room, and did not in any way interfere with our dining experience. I would definitely recommend Raymes for a romantic date night, or drinks with friends.
(5)Gary C.
meh. Decided to try this place after the renovations. we were both pretty disappointed and couldn't understand how this place has stayed open for decades. We must have ordered the wrong dish, though we did ask our server for recommendations!
(2)Marck O.
They should have just stayed closed! Food was overpriced, tasteless and poor quality. Service was abysmal. 30 minutes for a round of drinks. Had to request things 2-3 from the waitress. Food took close to an hour. (hamburgers and a pot roast sandwich). No explanation or apology. So loud inside you couldn't think so we sat outside. Every table had issues.
(1)Rick C.
I was glad to see the new Raymes since I've been going to the old one for years, had many great meals there. I got there a little before my friend and luckily I had made reservations, the place was packed. Service was good, I had the Rib Eye with the oven brown potatoes and black bean soup. My friend had the catfish, french onion soup, Brussels sprouts. Steak, ok, far from great, soup as good as ever, potatoes sad. My friend said the catfish was ok, soup good, sprouts fair. Now for the bad news, you can't carry a conversation in there, WAY to loud, our ears hurt by the time we left. I might try again on a week night, but not even close to what they used to be.
(2)Jon P.
I've eaten at Rayme's about thirty times and never been disappointed. Rayme's before the flood was like a time capsule. A restaurant that focused more on the quality of the food and drink than the art on the wall or a fancy wine list. The French dip was my favorite anywhere (A+) Oysters Rockefeller (A+++) Pot roast (A++) Cole slaw (A+++) Drinks (KING SIZED!!!!) I hope they reopen, not so much for me, because I have my memories, but for those that haven't experienced old school quality like Rayme's!!
(5)Andrew G.
Prime rib with the bleu cheese crust. Medium rare. You won't be disappointed. Trust me. Such a great place to come with friends or a girl. Get a White Russian too. The dude abides.
(5)Frank L.
we have been customers of the "old" Rayme's for years, but only recently realized it had been rebuilt since the flood. The new place is beautiful and seems much larger. The food is as great as always, especially the black bean soup. Since we have always been happy here we decided it might be a good place to have my granddaughter's high school graduation party. Boy were we right! We met with Geri one of the owners who could not have been more accommodating. She helped us lay out a menu with 3 entree's for our guests to choose from and even made our soup choice the soup of the day. On the day of the party the service was exceptional. We had 2 of their best servers all afternoon. We will definitely be back.
(5)CathyPhil G.
We live in Lisle and it was one of the restaurants we used to frequent the most when we first moved to Lisle years ago. However, we had not been to Rayme's for several years before the flood due to a bad experience. However, we have been very excited to see the new building going up and have been very happy to see its parking lot full almost every evening and were very much looking forward to trying the new spot out. Having read the reviews ahead of time, we went in there not expecting a lot. It was noisy, but not as bad as some of the reviews made it out to be. It was busy, and the lot was full and we had to park up the block. But not a big deal. We had a 6:30pm reservation, and we were not seated until 6:50. But it did give us time to sit at the beautiful bar and have a cocktail, which was good (though I would not have said great) The food was OK. I was "safe" and took the ribs, something they are known for and I had loved them in the past. They were good as usual; fall off the bone with a nicely sweet bbq sauce. My husband had the prime rib, which made me nervous because that's what was a disaster the time we had a bad experience years ago, but it was OK. It had been grilled to warm it up, there were grill marks on both sides, but it was done to medium rare as requested. What was very BAD however, was the wine order. We are red wine people and the list of wine options was very poor. However we selected one that we thought we could get by with. The server brought the bottle to the table already opened! My husband was very upset with this. So upset that he did not notice that she also brought the wrong wine as well. We complained to the server about the bottle being opened before being brought to the table and she had the owner come over. The owner apologized for the error but she used the word "snooty" saying that she didn't want the place to be so snooty as to require the bottles being opened at table side. She used the word at least twice, leaving us feeling like she was calling us snooty for complaining about it. She did promise to work on it, but it would take a while to teach all the servers to open the bottles (REALLY??) The place is beautiful, but we will not rush to go back Just call us Snooty in Lisle
(2)Monica M.
We went last night for ladies night out. The new building is beautiful. The owner and Staff are great. I had the prime rib with mashed potatoes and Brussel sprouts and it was perfection. Melt in your mouth flavor and juicy. The ladies all ordered the pot roast and after stealing a taste, it will be hard to choose next time around. The dinner menu is a little pricey but for a really good prime rib, I won't complain. It was very loud but with the new opening I am sure that will ease some. The bar was full and the game was on but that didn't show in the formal dining area. This place is a good date night place. Throw on a nice dress and enjoy the food! The lunch menu was a bit cheaper but I doubt the food will lack any flavor as dinner was a 10!
(4)John J.
To modify the title of a Natalie Cole song, "It's Forgettable". Lipstick on the water glass. Patty melt ordered medium rare came well done and as dry as shoe leather. Talking about shoe leather, the fish sandwich did not look any better. The french fries were lukewarm and the coleslaw lacked taste. Lastly in an era when we are becoming more germaphobic, it's not very comforting to see the server serve your drink with their hand wrapped around the top of it. Unfortunately, as nice as the building looks from the outside is as bad as the experience was inside.
(1)Ally M.
I went to Rayme's for my second time in a week last evening. Both of the times I was there I sat at the bar with a few other people and ordered martinis. The pear berry martini is excellent; but the grey goose martini (extra dirty with bleu cheese stuffed olives) is quite possibly the absolute BEST martini I have ever had. Exceptionally smooth, made just perfect, and poured right up to the rim of my glass. Lynn, the bartender, is one of the nicest bartenders I've ever come across in a restaurant. I ordered the catfish dinner (fried). It was out of this world. The catfish was cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth. The asparagus was delicious as well. I was never a patron of this restaurant/bar before the flood. I live within walking distance and would always choose somewhere else as the atmosphere was old and stale. Now, with the redesign, I will spend a lot more time enjoying those wonderfully made martinis from Lynn. I love it here!
(4)Yvonne M.
I went to Rayme's a long time ago...before the flood...and was not at all impressed. It was old-fashioned and dark and the menu items seemed very dated. Fast forward to the present day. Rayme's has been completely rebuilt from the ground up! The restaurant itself looks lovely now, compared to before. Once inside, however, the food is very similar to how it was before...average. This place is definitely not bad, but it's also not the best either. They get a solid 4 stars for ambiance, service and the food (although the food could use some improvement).
(4)Bob C.
Hats of to them for even putting blue gill on the menu, but it was rubbery, oily, and bland. The asparagus was completely unseasoned. The service was good, and they went out of their way to accomodated my disabled dad and I, but the kitchen seems to have lost much of its zest with the reopening.
(3)Natalie S.
stopped in for dinner Monday night and I immediately thought it must be happy hour with the amount of people at the bar! No happy hour but the cocktails were definitely BIG and definitely strong! My server recommend the blue moon martini and I loved it! She was so welcoming and although they seemed to be busy she had time to walk me through the menu and answer all my questions. I ended up going with the full slab of ribs & I'm so glad I did, fall off the bone and the sauce is to die for! I saved some room for dessert and again going with what my server recommend I had a brandy Alexander. Wow so creamy and delicious I can't even believe places like this exists anymore. I can't wait to come back!
(5)Spring B.
So, I know they just reopened, so hopefully they will improve.... BUT... The parking lot was completely inadequate and I had to park in a strip mall down the street. We sat at a small bar table, and it was so loud we could barely hear each other. The service was VERY slow. Waited a long time for drinks, to order, food, silverware, to get the check... And the food (at least the seafood we tried) was rather pricey at least considering it wasn't good. The fish and scallops came out cold. My shrimp scampi was really overlooked and... Fishy.. The pasta with marinara was very bland. The French onion soup was ok. And the coleslaw was reportedly good as was the dragontini. While I hope they get things under control and improve, I won't likely be returning. Way overpriced for less than mediocre food.
(2)Lynn R.
Please Raymes - IMPROVE THE FOOD! I want to love you, but out-of-box (can) appetizers/sides, poor presentation, and high prices for what one gets, makes for a very disappointing dining experience. Owners - please visit Hugo's Frog - try their calamari or, anything for that matter, to see how it is consistently done right.
(2)Vikki S.
Way too loud. Would wonder if they have a cook or chef. The food was okay but nothing I would rush back for.
(3)Peter A.
After the Lisle flooding, watched as they rebuilt and finally opened this week. Called and made a reservation, and went for dinner on Sunday.... Place looks great on the outside, looks great on the inside, layout is open., and then... dinner was served.... Owner Jerri is also the hostess - so when she's away chatting - the podium is left empty. We got seated - and our server finally came over. Here are a couple of observations - Service, Food, Layout... Service - took awhile for server to appear & take our drink order - she was not busy. 15 mins later - after saying she had to "re-order" our drinks, they appear - 15 mins. BTW - don't know the timing or initial food items - but we didn't get a bread basket until almost done with dinner.... as some other server, just walked by and placed on table. We hardly saw our server, not in the dining room - so where was she ? Food - I ordered Filet Medallions, salad, & baked potato, wife had Pork slices, and same salad. The salad was cutup iceburg lettuce, one grape tomato, croutons, and red onion. If that's what you like for a salad - with nothing else, like carrot, cuc, etc - fine. The medallions came out on a small metal plate inside a large plate. They usually do this because the metal plate is usually sizzling - this one was lukewarm. Therefore the medallions were lukewarm - in fact the entire meal was lukewarm. The baked potato would not even melt the small packet of butter, that's how lukewarm it was. The pork slices are of course "white", serverd with/over slices of white bread, with white saurkraut and white gravy on a white plate. Suggestion - mix it up so the plate "looks" interesting and appealing - vs just big white blob of stuff. SO - everything was lukewarm, server was MIA until check time - nothing really mentioned about dessert or ..... and it was very loud inside - all solid walls. ok - it's 1st week - but not so good -
(2)Krista K.
5 stars for the drinks!! A little disappointed for tonight jumbo shrimp scampi. shrimp was over cooked hubby had crab cakes and they tasted like they are from jewel. So nothing special, the scampi sauce was really good just wish the shrimp wasn't over cooked. Black bean soup tasted like chili but was good. Hubby had baked French onion soup and we both had better before.
(4)Guy K.
I agree with some of the other comments. Same food you would get from a diner, which is really too bad. The old Raymes had amazing food and a so so ambiance. The new Raymes has a great ambiance and terrible food.
(1)Jenny P.
This is my second time at Rayme's. Wanted to love it as it's close to my house but I have to give it a bad review. For a restaurant that's been in business for many years, I would have thought service would be spot-on. I was at the restaurant tonight with some friends...just sat in the bar. My feeling was that bar waitress was unfriendly and annoyed with our group. Appetizers-calamari and coconut shrimp, BAD. At 9:15pm, a few people,in our group wanted to order a beer. Nope, no can do.... Restaurant closes at. 9pm. Really? We went to Country House who welcomes customers. Won't return to Rayme's.
(1)Einstein F.
Epic. Welcome back! This is a nicer place among casual establishments in Lisle. It's homegrown and sorry they don't have corporate hogwash to back them up. It's like your mom and pop but with glitz and swagger - now freshly redone this place is amazing! Any faults are easily forgiven once you experience Raymes for their outstanding food and delicious cocktails.
(5)Melina H.
Overpriced, horrible food, slow service. There were twelve of us in our party and everyone was disappointed. We had a 6:00 reservation and were not seated until 6:30. We did not leave the restaurant until after 8:30, it took over an hour for our food to come out of the kitchen and our drinks remained empty throughout most of our meal. Once we finally received our food we were again disappointed. The asparagus and Brussels sprouts were boiled and had no seasoning, the walleye was overcooked and not properly cut with many bones, the filet was overcooked and also had no seasoning. The manager apologized for the fish that was overcooked but tried to explain that it was not their fault it had bones it was the fault of the fish. This is supposed to be a restaurant that specializes in steak and seafood...their chefs should know how to properly filet a fish. We will not return to Raymes.
(1)John B.
Back in business after the flood closed them for almost two years. The ambience is even better; supper club cozy, in spite of being much larger now. Food and drinks still very good. Prime rib sandwich is great, and a good bar as well.
(5)Katie C.
#1. Service and bus people need training and common sense. Bus person grabs dishes without ever asking. Venue also uses butcher paper over the tables cloths. That would be okay, however the same bus person put a stack of them on the floor in the corner and then rolled them up. Now you are eating off the floor. #2. It is very loud, no matter if you are with a big party or not. It is as loud as evivas a couple blocks over but missing the great pizza. #3. Way over priced for the quality. Stuffed flounder special didn't taste like anything and the chef needs a lesson on cooking a steak medium rare. Ask for steak sauce or ditch it all together. #4. We've been here twice since they reopened and have yet to see "king cocktails". #5. If you have a hard time with your eyes, bring a maglight. The only lights in the venue are candles only. There are better options for the money especially in the area, and you don't have to overpay to eat off the floor in the process. Downtown naperville and bollingbrook are worth the extra minutes driving than raymes.
(2)E C.
Great place- they close early though - don't go there for after dinner drinks.. You can barely get one. Nice inside and heard food is amazing- will be back but much earlier next time.
(5)Greg J.
Ahh!!! Back home again. Great food and really friendly bar tenders. Not the same as the old place, but same great service and really friendly staff.
(5)Mark C.
I understand that this place just recently opened back but they need to get it together soon. First off, it was packed and it was so loud in there you couldn't hear the people at your own table. It took 20 minutes to get our cocktails, and then an additional 20 minutes to get our onion rings. I then got my Pork Chop before my salad so then they had to take back the Chop so we could enjoy our salads. The fish entrees were good but my dads Prime Rib was overcooked (he sent it back) and my medium Pork Chop I ordered was extremely overcooked so I had to send that back to be cooked again (30+ minutes). By this time my family was done eating and my sides were cold. I just took my meal home. Couldn't wait to leave. The waitress could have at least got me a comped drink while i waited and watched my family eat.
(1)Jeannine F.
I was SO disappointed at lunch. We waited over 30 minutes for our food. They had to remake one of the lunches and while that was happening, the other lunches sat out. My grilled chicken salad had warm lettuce and room temperature chicken, which was very dry. My other coworker had a steak sandwich which came cold with no sides. When we told the waitress that the sides were missing and could she take a little off the bill since we didn't have time to wait, she laughed at us and walked away. I will never go back.
(1)K P.
Atmosphere was nice, drinks were good, service was good....the food was not. The prices are decent (scallops were $21 and came with salad and side), but the food just isn't good - as one other reviewer said "tasteless". My husband had a steak and wasn't impressed either. The brussel sprouts were literally just boiled and put in a bowl. Bummer.
(3)Brian P.
Had lunch on Friday afternoon. The roast pork with sauerkraut and dumplings is to die for!!!!
(5)John Z.
Disappointing. I'd give it another try in a year or so, but my wife already vowed to never come back again. So, I really didn't know the old Rayme's was anything other than a bar. Then there was a flood and at some point they rebuilt and I thought "Boy, that looks like a restaurant where it didn't before," looked online and saw a promising looking menu. So, last wednesday, I go by at like 4:30ish on the bus and think that we have nothing planned for dinner. Get home at 5ish, suggest this place, We get there at like 5:15, the parking lot is packed, not a spot in the place. I figure it's already too crowded to go there, and it's not worth trying at that point. That crowded on a wednesday, it must be pretty good! So, flash forward to sunday, it's like 4pm, we're all talking about how we could go for an early dinner, we figure let's see how it is. Respectably crowded, but I can park. I get inside and the restaurant is somewhat sparse and the bar is pretty packed. My wife who is kind of an aspiring vegetarian (though she'll still have fish) sees "STEAKS - SEAFOOD - RIBS" and gets a bit skittish. Looks at the menus some and we're both pleasantly surprised with a lot of tasty sounding things. "I really like this place so far, I hope it doesn't turn out to be bad," my wife says. So, I had steaks and ribs other times in the weekend, I was thinking seafood. I went with scallops with sides of a french onion soup and a some green beans in a tomato sauce. My wife got sauteed bluegill and the house salad and some spaghetti with marinara. So, I love scallops, but it does tend to be a letdown in portion size many places. This place beat my low expectations by serving me 4 scallops total. And kind of boring, even though I chose scampi-style, which I've thought of as kind of a flavorful style. My wife's bluegill seemed more like fried instead of sauteed, but they insisted on it being sauteed. It, too, was kind of bland. My wife was really annoyed, because she was underwhelmed by her salad earlier. They come by and ask how it is and we're like "I think we got the fried fish instead," and they're like "No, that's sauteed." And they're like "We could have it broiled for you if you like, I can find out how long it'd take?" And my wife said no, because we have a toddler and he was already getting kind of antsy. Later on, while I was waiting for the check , and the managerial-seeming lady asked me how things were, I noted that it really seemed like it was fried, and she said "you have to put a little flour in there otherwise it turns out icky," and I was like "Eh, okay." Then I get home and I'm looking, and a lot of sauteed fish recipes I'm seeing don't do flour at all, but it's not unheard of. I do wonder a bit what the fried fish ends up like though. So, back when I lived in Des Plaines there was a restaurant, Via Roma, that always seemed to have a pretty good crowd and I'd eat there and be like "This is really average at best, I don't see why people go there, the food isn't so good." I'm kind of getting a similar vibe from this. However, it must be said I didn't try an cocktails or a steak, kind of two of their big selling points, so I figure another trip at some point, but I figure if they're this crowded without the food being so great, it may not improve either.
(2)Deb M.
After wonderful meals at the old Raymes, we decided to try the new Raymes for a friend's birthday. BAD decision. Poor wine list. Prebagged rusty salad. BLACK (not blackened!) overcooked dry catfish. Limp watery frozen vegetables. Indifferent service. So long, Raymes!
(1)Ed W.
Food was overpriced, tasteless and poor quality. Service was abysmal.
(1)Jim R.
The food is pretty decent, but overpriced...the ambience is of the sort that - if my parents had been going out for a dinner together 40 years ago - they would have been quite happy to check out, and would have had a mixed drink with their meal. It's obvious that the clientele have been in and out of the place for at least that long. This is NOT to say that it's bad, because it isn't. It is what it is, and does well at it (aside of the kinda stiff prices) food wise and ambience-wise. I can see people who dig this sort of thing would be happy to be a regular, and it's very homey - sort of the 'Cheers'ish 'where everyone knows your name' sort of local hangout. It loses about a star easily for the $$ levels.
(3)Natalie S.
We went to the newly renovated Rayme's for dinner last night. We had a reservation for a party of 10. The first thing we noticed when we walked in was how noisy it was. Like very very loud. They had our table ready for us so we sat down and waited. And waited and waited and waited. It was almost an hour before they took our drink order and an hour and a half from when we were seated before we got our drinks. At one point the waitress told us that she just had to pick up the check from the next table over and then we had her full attention. Right. We barely saw her the entire night. An hour after we ordered dinner the waitress came to one of our party members and told her that they were out of the fish he had ordered. An hour after ordering and you are just finding this out!? Overall the food was good although the shrimp bisque was thicker than chowder and full of celery but everything else was good. Don't know if the poor service was due to the kitchen or the waitress or a combination of both but a 4 hour dinner on a Friday night is not what I was looking for!
(1)Ann B.
I like King Sized Cocktails. I work down the street and my boss lady said to try out their lunch and asked me not to drink too much. She kills me!!!! So the food is dang good! A little pricey for lunch but it is a higher end establishment than most restaurants in the area. Food portions are huge and the team is as nice a can be. I'm going to sound like a snot but it needs a little face lift in there. It's a dark, outdated, little place that has serious potential!!!! Now that ain't stopping me from feasting and drinking.....no way. I'm a happy little clam going I when I can for some lunch and a drank. I can't wait to get back in, the wedge salad, stuffed mushrooms, filet sandwich!!! Holy cow!!!! Go and Hit it! Go in hungry and you'll be a fan too. Such a great establishment in lil old Lisle. Love it as a little watering hole with some great freaking tastes.
(4)Steve S.
Went there on Thursday 09/18 and they were only open for a few days. I assumed they would have a few kinks to work out but it was really bad. Start to finish everything about it was bad. Cold soup, the medium well steak came and it was that deep uncooked purple color, had to go to the bar for ice to cool my drink, nobody to bring water, bad timing on appetizers, soup, salad, etc. Had a reservation for 7:00 and were promptly seated but the main course didn't arrive until 8:45. Every table around us had problems and that's all people were talking about. I'll be back as they have the best rib eye anywhere but honestly it was a terrible experience. They opened too early. I'm sure it will get better but I would have thought the owners would have come around and said something. To top if off the waitress asked if I would like a dessert for free for the problems so I ordered a carrot cake to go. I got home and found out I was given chocolate cake instead. I'm sure all this will get better but the only lasting problem I see is it's really loud in there. it's one square room with four walls and the minute you open the door the sound hits you like a sports bar. Again....the best $25.00 rib eye you can find. ( if they cook it right )
(1)Michele S.
Home of the King Size Cocktails!!! I had the cherry cake martini. AWESOME. When my coworker suggested coming here for lunch I was a little hesitant. From the outside, this place looks like a total dive. Once we got inside, the decor was totally outdated and dark. At first glimpse, I was afraid I was going to not enjoy lunch. We were able to order half sandwiches with a cup of soup. I got the reuben with cup of clam bisque. The food was fresh and delicious. The owner came by to help deliver our cocktails, and chatted with my coworker. The service was pretty good, and we got back to the office pretty quickly. All in all, we had a great time. The cocktail prices are great, but the food is a little pricey. I would definitely come back.
(4)John K.
I grew up in Lisle and Raymes was a standard for my parents. I am not too far, but not close enough that it is a regular thought. I stopped in today. It was the first time I had been there since the opening of the new building. A lot of the quirky old school roadhouse supper club cocktail bar was missing, but it looks like a lot of the old (take that for what you want it to mean) staff were present. It seems like the regulars at the bar are the same guys that were there when I was a kid! I met my Father for lunch, and I will the the place was busy (lunch on a Wednesday) but if I had to guess the average age of the patrons, I would guess 68.7 years old. Food was good, just as I remembered. Lots of old school comfort food dishes like pot pie, chicken dishes and pot roast. Luckily there will always be a place for that kind of food and for this kind of place. I am glad they had the cajones to rebuild after the flood. Welcome back, I missed you. Every time I go there I always say i should put this place in "regular rotation" but never do. Maybe this time!
(4)Janine K.
I took my parents here for dinner this past weekend for their Anniversary. My Dad is extremely picky when it comes to restaurants and he does NOT like going to chain restaurants so I thought this place would be good, and it was. He was still talking about it the next day. We went around 5:30 on a Sunday - the place wasn't very busy and the Bears/Packers game was on. The service was excellent and so was the food. My mom ordered talapia, my dad ordered prime rib, and I got the prime rib special for the day which was topped with blue cheese - YUM! I did see the "Home of the King Size Cocktails" sign but on this particular evening I wasn't going to indulge in any but since it's close to home...I WILL definitely be back another time for some food, and king size cocktails!
(4)Roseanne P.
My husband and I went to Rayme's before the flood. When we walked in, he took one look at the place and asked, "Do you really want to eat here?" I assured him that it would be okay and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal even though my husband considered the place a real "dive" We noticed that they had gone through some remodeling and decided to try the restaurant again. It's been upgraded considerably as far as the building goes to include not only a bar but a full fledged restaurant. The quality of the food hasn't changed one bit--it's still pretty excellent. On your first visit I recommend the pot roast that is fall apart tender and filling! But they also have seafood, steaks etc., with a full menu that includes appetizers, salads, soups, main dishes and deserts. My only gripe is that now that it's so vastly improved in atmosphere, it's sooo busy that its hard to get a table and you have a wait for someone to take your order. Maybe the tide of patrons well slow down a little over time but my husband and I waited nearly ten minutes for someone to take our drink orders. My next beef is the place has been taken over by the commuter crowd. You know who I'm talking about--the yuppies who park at the Lisle train station and go downtown to uppity jobs in the city. I hope Rayme's can maintain it's "neighborhood joint" rep by keeping the great menu and quality of the meals it serves. Even though the sign out front says this place was established in 1974, I remember it being there a lot longer than that--perhaps previous owners. I also hope it remains because one of the reasons I love this place is that it is family owned and operated. That's why I gave it four stars!
(4)Ilea P.
I just returned from Rayme's with a party of 4 (plus my 15 month old daughter). We were really looking forward to welcoming Rayme's back to the neighborhood, as we live within walking distance and were excited at the prospect of a great, neighborhood local place we could enjoy regularly. We had a reservation for 5pm on a Sunday. We were seated quickly and ordered drinks, which arrived promptly. We put in an order for an appetizer and our meals, and then... waited. We waited over 45 minutes for our appetizer of mozzarella sticks to arrive. When they came, I grabbed a mozzarella stick that happened to have no cheese in it, and we agreed that they must have been frozen. They were absolutely nothing special, considering they took 45 minutes to prepare. Our entrées arrived perhaps 10 minutes later. The 4 of us each ordered a different meal, and each of us was disappointed. My husband ordered the open faced meatloaf sandwich, and was presented with the meatloaf. His side of Brussels sprouts had not been seasoned. My sister ordered a cavatappi pasta with meatballs, and felt her noodles were overcooked, sauce was bland and meatballs seemed frozen from a store. Her boyfriend ordered the tilapia and felt it had "no seasoning; I could have made this better at home.". First, he actually ordered the red snapper meal, but was told they were out of that (at 5pm on a Sunday?!). We were not told of any dishes that were unavailable at the beginning of our service. I ordered spaghetti and meatballs with marinara sauce--how hard could that be? My noodles were overcooked, marinara had no seasoning or taste, I agreed with my sister that the meatballs were bland, but also had an unusual texture. Worse, though, in addition to the mozzarella stick that wasn't, my spaghetti had a stray noodle and a random piece of potato that must have been at least an inch in diameter. I don't know where the potato came from, but it really made me question how my dish was prepared and with what type of attention. When we mentioned to our waitress that we weren't enjoying our dishes, she first thought we were joking, then gave a half hearted apology. We were then approached by another woman (manager? Hostess? Not sure as she didn't introduce herself), and mentioned that we were not happy with our dishes. She apologized, and said, "We have an Italian girl in the kitchen, you didn't like your sauce?!" Then we sat and waited for our check, because we were basically ignored after that. When we did get our check, our waitress said, "Please come back, we'll get better.". Walking out, the manager/hostess said, "I'm sorry you had a poor experience.". We were not offered to select another dish, we were not offered to have any portion of our meal comped, we were not offered anything but half hearted apologies and disbelief that we did not enjoy ourselves. To be perfectly fair, I'm sure that opening a restaurant after such a long hiatus must be difficult, and because my grandmother likes Rayme's, we may in fact try it again. But we paid $125+ for our meals and left incredibly disappointed. A poor meal, and a poor service. It was most definitely not worth the money, and not worth the wait. Had the food been good after our 45 minute wait, it would have not been a problem. In truth, I was more insulted by the lack of concern for our experience than I was the quality of the food.
(1)BT W.
They honestly did not pull the carpet up after the flood and sewage ran into this place. We live right next door...they just had blowers and had the workers wipe down the chair's.
(1)Michael D.
My parents used to bring us here when I was a kid. Kiddie cocktails and the relish bar were my favorite parts. The relish/salad bar is gone, but the rest remains much like I remembered. Dark paneling, carpeted floors and a bathroom with 100 coats of paint caked on the walls, doors and exposed pipes. Looks aside, the food was real good. We had a seafood sampler for an appetizer. It was rather small but it was tasty. The prime rib was out of this world. Perfectly seasoned and roasted to medium rare. Ill be going back just for that. The only thing was that the service was rather on the slow side. It took about 2 hours to order and receive everything, without dessert. I only saw three waitresses in the place and every table was full. This was on a weeknight too. The food was enough to bring me back again.
(4)Lydia Z.
Rayme's...the place where time stood still. It's like walking back into 1979. Stopped in for lunch today and it was okay. We have been there about a dozen times in the last 6 years. The prices have gone up quite a bit since i was there last. $9 for a burger during lunch seems high to me. Especially since another place in Lisle has 1/2 price lunches. The service is okay. The lady is really nice and friendly and has been there forever.
(3)Bill G.
been a rayme's fan for many years. love the owners. the service is great. the food is devine. went for dinner at the new place last thursday. very nice decor but the acoustics are terrible. couldn't carry on a conversation. it was like being in a sports bar during a hawks game. the food is still top notch, but i ordered prime rib and they brought me a broiler cooked ribeye. hope they get it ironed out.
(4)Tobin h.
The walls of this bastion of the 70's must be filled with stories of feather boas, Stem held cigarettes, Harvey Wall bangers, and disco. I would love to spend an evening here at the bar hearing the reminiscence of the days of old...however, today, the food wasn't worth the price and my generation just can't appreciate the raspy voiced aging waitress with very few service skills. I am glad I tried it and wouldn't be all that against going back for a dinner on someone elses dime, but making it back is well down the priority list.
(2)Nick K.
I looked forward to trying Rayme's for a long time having lived in Lisle and driven by so many times. I took the plunge on a Saturday night in late October around Halloween. Nice quaint place, friendly staff. I did not have a drink since I am a craft beer snob and they did not offer anything remotely interesting, but I do understand it is a "cocktail" sort of place and not a beer haven. I wasn't in the mood for an expensive steak or dinner so I opted for the butt steak burger. It was tasty, I'm just disappointed in the size of the meal for the price. even still after paying $15.00 for a plate of food I was hoping to leave full but that was not the case. I ended up moving on to the Bavarian Lodge for some delicious beers and a sausage platter.
(3)Katie M.
The food here is sooo amazing! The waitresses are always nice. I've gone to some of the best streak houses and this place tops them.
(5)Jen F.
There is something to be said for the owners here. Within 5 minutes of us sitting at the bar for a cocktail to wait for the rest of our party, one of the owners was already talking to us, asking if we had questions, and making recommendations. The other owner stopped by our table a few times throughout our dinner to check in and make sure we are happy. Love it. The bartender was sweet, and the drinks were good. The cherry cake martini may be my new favorite. At $8.50 it was super reasonably priced too. Our waitress was snarky but fun, a good match for our group. We felt taken care of. The food itself was good - my steak was perfectly cooked, as was my potato. Mom totally enjoyed the oysters rockefeller. Though her prime rib cut was thinner than expected, the flavor was great. And the ribs are super duper good. I thought the prices were totally in line too. As for the decor.... it's exactly what I hoped it was going to be. I WANTED a place that looked like the supper clubs my folks used to drag me to when I was a kid. The wood paneling was comforting. It was clean, which is more important to me than being modern. My biggest critique is the bathroom was tiny, but it was clean as well. We were thanked by the owner when we left. This so rarely happens. It's good to know there are still honest to goodness family owned establishments out there. I would be thrilled to go back.
(4)Monica B.
Raymes is a wonderful place- very friendly! The owner was incredibly nice, the watiress was quick and nice, even the regulars were extremely friendly! Very good Baked French Onion soup! Food was okay, dont get me wrong, Raymes is very good at what they do... but it's a little pricey and the steak was not one I'll remember. I regret not getting the Ribs, so I may just come back for the ribs one day.
(3)Sandy M.
I've been to some of the best restaurants in the country and, although different than most in atmosphere, Rayme's provided a unique and much appreciated blast from the past. My wife and I took our neighbors out for a quick bite before catching an 8:00 PM performance of Neil Simon's Rumors at the Village Theater Guild in Glen Ellyn (just 2.5 miles away). As there is no assigned seating, we were told by the theater to arrive 1/2 hour early to insure that we could all sit together. Upon our arrival at Rayme's, the place was wall to wall at 6:00 PM on a Friday. We talked with the owner and told her our predicament in trying to be at the theater at 7:30. She made us comfortable at a high top table near the bar where we sampled the truly KING SIZE COCKTAILS. For the size they are a genuine bargin! In less than 15 minutes she had us seated in the dinning room and had told the wait staff about our impending show. The service was friendly and professional. All of our dishes were fresh, crisp, savory and absolutely beyond reproach. With a cozy atmosphere, genuine, friendly management/staff and the best food in the area...this place is a real diamond in the rough. To quote MacArthur..."I shall return"
(5)Steve J.
Great ambiance if you like an old school Wisconson supper club, which I enjoy, very cozy with attentive service, great stiff cocktails. We had the filet medallions which were melt in your mouth tender with a great rich french onion soup and mashed potato, the seafood sampler was great, loved the baked clams left whole with a flavorful breading, oyster rockafeller a bit small but delicious and crab stuffed mushrooms, all very tasty. I'll be back for the Walleye :)
(4)Kim V.
OH MY GOD ARE THE RIBS GOOD!!! I was here for dinner wit my father and husband and we had heard that the ribs were good - but they weren't just good, they were GREAT! The meat falls right off the bone it's so tender. The owner Jerri said that they're cooked four times before they're served. Awesome! For a half slab it was $16 (I think) and a full slab was $20 and both you get a dinner side and either soup, salad or something else along those lines. I had coleslaw as one of my sides and that was very tasty too - a little sweet and not super mayonnaise-y. I give that two thumbs up as well. Overall the atmosphere is like your favorite bar if you lived in Wisconsin. Everybody seems to know each other and the servers are nice and friendly. It's a great laid back place to enjoy a couple big drinks and some tasty ribs. Wish I could review more of the food, but I'll probably never try anything else since I've had the ribs!
(5)Lisa D.
YUM! Everything was great. Ordered the roasted pork with sauerkraut and my husband tried to wrestle it away he loved it so much. we'll be back for sure!
(5)William D.
I've grown very fond of this locked-in-time road house restaurant. Little has changed in decades, so if you're looking for trendy, this ain't it. The only trendy thing here is the standard "-tini" menu, but the choices are all good. The Pear Berry martini is best in show-- it's actually like biting into a fresh, ripe pear. Dinners run toward comfort food and retro choices, and most items are usually delicious. The prime rib dinners are quite good, but the meatloaf, for my taste, tends to favor green peppers. Sides run from traditional (they're famous for their cole slaw) to the unusual (Brussels sprouts). I don't remember having dessert here because portions are always so filling. The waitresses are prompt and chipper. The place is friendly but can be a little crowded and noisy at times. It reminds me of the sort of places my parents would take me back in the fifties, so it's probably one of the few places where you can order a Tom Collins and they'll know what you mean.
(3)Kitty K.
Eating at Rayme's is like eating at an old-time supper club, and I mean that in every good way. It's cozy, paneled in circa-1970s wood, and a little dated. But don't let that throw you off. The service is top-notch: Friendly and super-efficient. Cocktails are generous, with no skimping on the good stuff. The ribs are sublime. The seafood is also great. Really, anything I've had here is wonderful. I also love that the place is family-owned and operated.
(4)Karen R.
FIRST TIME WILL BE THE LAST TIME!!!!!! Looked forward to going here for dinner, with sister and brother in law. Looked at menu on line before going. Looked pricey, but if the service and food is good than its worth the extra expense. First impression was the atmosphere. Very noisy, crowded, people and tables are crammed in together. We sat at a table that was literally half way out in the hall area where people wait to be seated. We kept getting bumped by everyone walking by. Service was terrible! Waitress kept disappearing, and we had to look for her. Three of us ordered the fish, and one ordered a filet medium well. The steak was RARE. Waitress takes steak back to kitchen, comes back 1 minute later with same steak, STILL RARE. My sister was so upset, she lost her appetite, and sent it back for good. The owner came to our table and apologized, and said she would take it off the check. YOU THINK???!! My sister didn't even touch the meal!! They try to make this place look like a fine dining restaurant, (THE PRICES DEFINITELY FIT THE BILL) However the place has more of a neighborhood bar feel, and should not give the impression, especially on their website that you will have this nice relaxing fine dining experience. The burgers, and sandwich menu fits the atmosphere. They are overpriced, service sucks, and obviously cater only to the regulars. I will not go back, and I know that my sister and husband were quite embarrassed. They wanted to take us out for a nice dinner. I know they will not go back again!!
(1)Alex C.
Both food and atmosphere came off like an old, dingy diner. Dingy atmosphere. Very bland...yucky...food. shrimp bisque - tiny cheap shrimps they sell in frozen department, side salad consisting of limp old lettuce and few slices of red onions bread was warm but it tasted like cheap crackers linguine with clams - so bland and greasy ribs - what kind of bbq sauce is that? gross. it fell off the bone but somehow was still very dry. Service...well, it was horrendously terrible but I don't think it's usually like that so I won't judge it by this one incident. One thing it wasn't diner like..the price...way higher. I would say, definitely pass on this place.
(1)Jeni F.
Eating at Rayme's reminds me of eating at someone's grandma's house. The food is down-home and excellent -- especially St. Patty's Day corned beef and cabbage. The service (a mother/daughter team) is consistently great. The decor, however, is retro in a not-so-appealing-but-not-unbearable way. I'm talking about low drop-ceilings and wood paneling on the walls. Oddly, if you go to Rayme's for lunch on a week day, you will not find an open seat at the bar but the dining room will be empty. I always wonder how they have regulars in the middle of the days during the week. I don't know whether to be happy or sad for those folks. Bottom line, the food is delicious and thats why I continue to eat there.
(3)Karen S.
My boyfriend took me here for dinner last night, and we both enjoyed it very much. We got there in perfect timing because after we sat down it filled in very quickly. It's a small place, but every table was taken when we left. It's a small neighborhood type place with a bar, and it seemed like a place where regulars hung out. My boyfriend had the meatloaf, and I had linguine with clams, artichokes and sundried tomatoes. It was delicious! Not sure who it was, maybe the owner? But she came around throughtout our meal to ask how everything was. The waitress was great as well. We will be back for sure!
(4)Hannah A.
The hostess (blonde lady wearing chef jacket) was rude. Showed up at 5pm and the restaurant was not very busy. We were told we would need to be done eating by 7 pm because there was a party of ten coming and they needed our table. I ordered the pot roast sandwich and it was delicious. That's the only reason I'm giving it two stars. Everyone else's food was tasteless and un appealing.
(2)Amber S.
I've only been twice and only had the Cobb Salad and a few King Sized Cocktails. But I like Rayme's. I like the atmosphere and the service. I like the big old martini out front. And I like that they have an option to sit outside now. The flood of 2012 was not kind to Rayme's. But like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, it's better than ever. It's a Lisle institution and it's a must if you're in the area.
(5)Howard C.
Nice place...average food...had good service....atmosphere...feels like a lot of regulars come here, owner very friendly and seems to know everyone. Crab cakes....too much fillers...but great sweet potato fries. Prime Rib...like it rare...came out kinda gray like it was sitting under heat lamp for too long...ok flavor and texture of meat...cost 27 for king cut...nice size, good price...*** out of *****
(3)Gary C.
meh. Decided to try this place after the renovations. we were both pretty disappointed and couldn't understand how this place has stayed open for decades. We must have ordered the wrong dish, though we did ask our server for recommendations!
(2)Marck O.
They should have just stayed closed! Food was overpriced, tasteless and poor quality. Service was abysmal. 30 minutes for a round of drinks. Had to request things 2-3 from the waitress. Food took close to an hour. (hamburgers and a pot roast sandwich). No explanation or apology. So loud inside you couldn't think so we sat outside. Every table had issues.
(1)Kimi T.
I finally decided to try Raymes after driving past it for well over a decade. I was pleasantly surprised, and my visit was a truly delightful experience. The atmosphere was decidedly semi-formal. White table clothes and a real votive candle on every table. Larger, 'wedding style' candles adorned the window sills. There wasn't any music playing, but overall Raymes had a unique ambiance. Raymes had several well priced specials the night I dined. Known for their "giant cocktails" the drink menu consisted of several wines and over-sized martinis. Our waitress, Jordan, was polite and attentive. There were also several other wait staff bustling around, making sure our bread basket and drinks were full, and that used plates and utensils were quickly removed from our table. Raymes also offered a seated bar area, with Sporting events playing on televisions. This area was separate from the dining room, and did not in any way interfere with our dining experience. I would definitely recommend Raymes for a romantic date night, or drinks with friends.
(5)Patrick R.
Rayme's is a Lisle gem! It instantly became my fine dining restaurant of choice after only one visit. DISREGARD the negative reviews here. This place is a hot spot for a romantic date night. My girlfriend and I made reservations for 8pm. We arrived 15 minutes early, and we're promptly sat by the manager, Jerri. More on how wonderful she is in a moment.. Our server, Lupe, arrived in less than 30 seconds to deliver menus, and ask for our drinks. Shortly after, fresh bread and butter arrived. The restaurant was nearly full, with a comfortable noise level. We ordered the Crab Stuffed Mushrooms for an appetizer. It was phenomenal. I rarely enjoy mushrooms, and these were cooked perfectly, with a delicious spread of melted cheese on top. The french onion soup arrived before our main dishes, and they were heavenly. I had already drained a mai tai--which had a perfect mix of alcohol to juice--before ordering a second drink. I've never had a New York Strip. But the one I tasted here instantly hooked me forever. I paid the extra $2 to have bleu cheese melted on top of it. It was cooked to a perfect medium. Throughout our dining experience, Lupe was attentive enough to handle our needs, but gave us equal privacy to enjoy a romantic date night. Before we left, we chatted with the manager Jerri. She took our picture for us, and told us some of the history of Rayme's. She was a wonderful little lady, and I look forward to chatting with her again. To say the least, this date worked in my favor for more than just delicious food and drinks ;).
(5)Mark K.
The inside of the restaurant is very nice, white table clothes and candles. The service is in need of a major overhaul and matches a fast food restaurant. Took a while to get our first drinks and the waitress was a bit short and not very friendly. Ordered our drinks and was told it would take a while to get as the bar was backed up. Looking at the bar, the bartender was talking to people so that might have been the wait. Our order is also delayed due to a backup, there are 10 empty tables. Wonder what the wait when they are full. Asked for a manager and was told they do not have one. All of a sudden someone showed up that was a manager. This place is a joke , unorganized and not managed in any way. First time her and last time. Good luck if you venture out to this establishment.
(1)LOIS B.
Just okay. My first visit since being rebuilt. Soooooooooooooo, bar area to the left upon entry, dining room to the right. Yes, it can now accommodate more diners and you can hear it the second you walk in. And what's with the large counter area toward the rear of the dining room. Is that a support beam trying to be camouflaged? As best we could tell, it served no purpose except for people to move the candle, sugar holder, salt and pepper shakers, dirty napkins, and other stuff off the small tables to make room for food. Even yelling made it difficult to hear each other at the table. We asked to move over one table next to the one we were shown, but we were told that was not possible. Huh??? Yet, another table of 4 moved to another table when they did not want to sit at the table they were shown. How does that work???? A table set for 4 was short a bread dish. Upon request, 2 were very unceremoniously dropped on the table, no comment like, "sorry about that" or" here you go". When you sit, you will find the bread dishes are stacked under the bowl of butter. Yes, the ribs still fall off the bone, but the baked potato was not hot, my husband's potato was not fully cooked, the water had an awful taste to it, service was slooooooooooow. Our simple dinner took just over 3 hours ~ no dessert. Our server disappeared for looooooooooong periods of time and multiple requests for things were required: i.e. a knife, a sprite, a glass of ice water without lemon ( which is how I found out I was not able to drink the water), a glass of wine. Yes, it has a following and maybe they get treated better.
(3)Lochin S.
Walked in scan left, bar is packed on a Friday night at 6:30pm, scan right, nice size dining room with only a few tables occupied. Already thinking "place for drinks". Sat in dining room, ordered our super sized Martinis, which were very good. Came in timely manner. Ordered food, a steak for hubby and ribs for moi. Steak was good, not great. Ribs were ok. Would not get them again. The meat on it fell away almost mushy. No texture at all. The Brussels were un interesting, boiled? It's white table cloth with diner food. Just ok. Service was fine. Probably come back for drinks, but won't spend money there on food. Too many other options.
(3)Ashley A.
I was excited to finally try this place after driving by it for the um-teenth time. I decided my friend and I would head there to try a king sized cocktail and some dinner for my 29th birthday. It has lovely charm and a soft atmosphere. It is perfect for an intimate meal with great conversation. The wine list, honestly, could be better for being a fish and steak place. But I wasn't there for wine anyway, I wanted a cocktail. It was amazing! I ended up getting the Filet Medallions, Medium Well. I ended up with three medallions, one was cooked Medium Rare, one was Medium, and on was Well Done. Since I was with a friend I just ate what was on my plate and called it a day. The food was my reason for only the 3 stars. It wasn't anything I would rave about, but with a hungry tummy, it was satisfying. We also split the Creme Brulee cheesecake. You can tell that it was definitely frozen. It was still good, but the waitress told us it was Eli's. I wish for that price we got a dessert made in house. Next time I think I will head there just for a drink.
(3)Ron S.
Our first time visiting the NEW Rayme's and we had an excellent meal! We arrived at 5:00 PM on a Thursday evening and the bar was 3/4 full already. Only 4 tables were occupied in the dining room but by the time we left at 6:15, 3/4 of the dining room was filled. We were seated at the second table along the windows and in fairly close proximity to the bar. Yes, the folks in the bar were having a good time but we were still able to have a comfortable conversation throughout our meal. I only mention this because noise has been a frequent complaint in other reviews. I ordered broiled grouper with a horseradish crust ($22) and it was prepared perfectly. The seasonings were spot on and the "heat" of the horseradish was not overpowering. I had a standard dinner salad with blue cheese which was OK. My wife ordered Gary's Special Pasta which is a medley of clams, shrimp, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes in garlic oil over cavatappi pasta ($19). This was very good. I sampled a couple of forkfuls and this is a really nice pasta dish full of flavor. This pasta dish would pair nicely with a good white wine. Unfortunately, the wine list is not up to par with the food menu. It's a small and average selection of wines. Cocktails on the other hand are another matter entirely. Yes, Rayme's is STILL the home of the king sized cocktail. (I noticed one reviewer claim that the cocktails "proved to be normal in size". If these are "normal" Kelli, please let me know restaurants/ bars that serve bigger cocktails. I'm serious and not being a wise guy here. :)) Prices for cocktails are reasonable as well. Vodka Martini = $8. Vodka & Tonic = $6. Martini's just about everywhere are $9-$10 and not as large. I notice that the new Rayme's has received mixed reviews. All I can say is that our first experience at the new Rayme's was excellent and we will be back soon.
(4)Brian H.
Being it used to be(previous owner at location) a hip 50's swanky retro-chic atmosphere, it's a shame the setting is now riskless and drab. Service was average, food was below-average. And with an above average price tag, it all didn't add up for me.
(2)M G.
The prime rib looked like it was re-grilled. It was fatty, greasy and tasted like a salt lick. The baked potato was cold and hard as a rock. Our fish looked and tasted like it came from a frozen food box.. They didn't charge for the prime rib because it was so bad, I couldn't eat it. I didn't order anything else because the aftertaste spoiled my appetite.
(1)M K.
Entire experience was completely underwhelming. The only dish our table enjoyed was the open faced pot roast sandwich. That was pretty decent. Everything else was basically cafeteria food. The mashed potatoes, meatloaf, Brussels sprouts, corn was a flashback to junior high days. Even the steak was pretty lifeless. Would come here for drinks, but stay away from the food.
(1)Rick C.
I was glad to see the new Raymes since I've been going to the old one for years, had many great meals there. I got there a little before my friend and luckily I had made reservations, the place was packed. Service was good, I had the Rib Eye with the oven brown potatoes and black bean soup. My friend had the catfish, french onion soup, Brussels sprouts. Steak, ok, far from great, soup as good as ever, potatoes sad. My friend said the catfish was ok, soup good, sprouts fair. Now for the bad news, you can't carry a conversation in there, WAY to loud, our ears hurt by the time we left. I might try again on a week night, but not even close to what they used to be.
(2)Jon P.
I've eaten at Rayme's about thirty times and never been disappointed. Rayme's before the flood was like a time capsule. A restaurant that focused more on the quality of the food and drink than the art on the wall or a fancy wine list. The French dip was my favorite anywhere (A+) Oysters Rockefeller (A+++) Pot roast (A++) Cole slaw (A+++) Drinks (KING SIZED!!!!) I hope they reopen, not so much for me, because I have my memories, but for those that haven't experienced old school quality like Rayme's!!
(5)Andrew G.
Prime rib with the bleu cheese crust. Medium rare. You won't be disappointed. Trust me. Such a great place to come with friends or a girl. Get a White Russian too. The dude abides.
(5)Frank L.
we have been customers of the "old" Rayme's for years, but only recently realized it had been rebuilt since the flood. The new place is beautiful and seems much larger. The food is as great as always, especially the black bean soup. Since we have always been happy here we decided it might be a good place to have my granddaughter's high school graduation party. Boy were we right! We met with Geri one of the owners who could not have been more accommodating. She helped us lay out a menu with 3 entree's for our guests to choose from and even made our soup choice the soup of the day. On the day of the party the service was exceptional. We had 2 of their best servers all afternoon. We will definitely be back.
(5)Einstein F.
Epic. Welcome back! This is a nicer place among casual establishments in Lisle. It's homegrown and sorry they don't have corporate hogwash to back them up. It's like your mom and pop but with glitz and swagger - now freshly redone this place is amazing! Any faults are easily forgiven once you experience Raymes for their outstanding food and delicious cocktails.
(5)CathyPhil G.
We live in Lisle and it was one of the restaurants we used to frequent the most when we first moved to Lisle years ago. However, we had not been to Rayme's for several years before the flood due to a bad experience. However, we have been very excited to see the new building going up and have been very happy to see its parking lot full almost every evening and were very much looking forward to trying the new spot out. Having read the reviews ahead of time, we went in there not expecting a lot. It was noisy, but not as bad as some of the reviews made it out to be. It was busy, and the lot was full and we had to park up the block. But not a big deal. We had a 6:30pm reservation, and we were not seated until 6:50. But it did give us time to sit at the beautiful bar and have a cocktail, which was good (though I would not have said great) The food was OK. I was "safe" and took the ribs, something they are known for and I had loved them in the past. They were good as usual; fall off the bone with a nicely sweet bbq sauce. My husband had the prime rib, which made me nervous because that's what was a disaster the time we had a bad experience years ago, but it was OK. It had been grilled to warm it up, there were grill marks on both sides, but it was done to medium rare as requested. What was very BAD however, was the wine order. We are red wine people and the list of wine options was very poor. However we selected one that we thought we could get by with. The server brought the bottle to the table already opened! My husband was very upset with this. So upset that he did not notice that she also brought the wrong wine as well. We complained to the server about the bottle being opened before being brought to the table and she had the owner come over. The owner apologized for the error but she used the word "snooty" saying that she didn't want the place to be so snooty as to require the bottles being opened at table side. She used the word at least twice, leaving us feeling like she was calling us snooty for complaining about it. She did promise to work on it, but it would take a while to teach all the servers to open the bottles (REALLY??) The place is beautiful, but we will not rush to go back Just call us Snooty in Lisle
(2)Monica M.
We went last night for ladies night out. The new building is beautiful. The owner and Staff are great. I had the prime rib with mashed potatoes and Brussel sprouts and it was perfection. Melt in your mouth flavor and juicy. The ladies all ordered the pot roast and after stealing a taste, it will be hard to choose next time around. The dinner menu is a little pricey but for a really good prime rib, I won't complain. It was very loud but with the new opening I am sure that will ease some. The bar was full and the game was on but that didn't show in the formal dining area. This place is a good date night place. Throw on a nice dress and enjoy the food! The lunch menu was a bit cheaper but I doubt the food will lack any flavor as dinner was a 10!
(4)John J.
To modify the title of a Natalie Cole song, "It's Forgettable". Lipstick on the water glass. Patty melt ordered medium rare came well done and as dry as shoe leather. Talking about shoe leather, the fish sandwich did not look any better. The french fries were lukewarm and the coleslaw lacked taste. Lastly in an era when we are becoming more germaphobic, it's not very comforting to see the server serve your drink with their hand wrapped around the top of it. Unfortunately, as nice as the building looks from the outside is as bad as the experience was inside.
(1)Ally M.
I went to Rayme's for my second time in a week last evening. Both of the times I was there I sat at the bar with a few other people and ordered martinis. The pear berry martini is excellent; but the grey goose martini (extra dirty with bleu cheese stuffed olives) is quite possibly the absolute BEST martini I have ever had. Exceptionally smooth, made just perfect, and poured right up to the rim of my glass. Lynn, the bartender, is one of the nicest bartenders I've ever come across in a restaurant. I ordered the catfish dinner (fried). It was out of this world. The catfish was cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth. The asparagus was delicious as well. I was never a patron of this restaurant/bar before the flood. I live within walking distance and would always choose somewhere else as the atmosphere was old and stale. Now, with the redesign, I will spend a lot more time enjoying those wonderfully made martinis from Lynn. I love it here!
(4)Yvonne M.
I went to Rayme's a long time ago...before the flood...and was not at all impressed. It was old-fashioned and dark and the menu items seemed very dated. Fast forward to the present day. Rayme's has been completely rebuilt from the ground up! The restaurant itself looks lovely now, compared to before. Once inside, however, the food is very similar to how it was before...average. This place is definitely not bad, but it's also not the best either. They get a solid 4 stars for ambiance, service and the food (although the food could use some improvement).
(4)Bob C.
Hats of to them for even putting blue gill on the menu, but it was rubbery, oily, and bland. The asparagus was completely unseasoned. The service was good, and they went out of their way to accomodated my disabled dad and I, but the kitchen seems to have lost much of its zest with the reopening.
(3)Natalie S.
stopped in for dinner Monday night and I immediately thought it must be happy hour with the amount of people at the bar! No happy hour but the cocktails were definitely BIG and definitely strong! My server recommend the blue moon martini and I loved it! She was so welcoming and although they seemed to be busy she had time to walk me through the menu and answer all my questions. I ended up going with the full slab of ribs & I'm so glad I did, fall off the bone and the sauce is to die for! I saved some room for dessert and again going with what my server recommend I had a brandy Alexander. Wow so creamy and delicious I can't even believe places like this exists anymore. I can't wait to come back!
(5)Spring B.
So, I know they just reopened, so hopefully they will improve.... BUT... The parking lot was completely inadequate and I had to park in a strip mall down the street. We sat at a small bar table, and it was so loud we could barely hear each other. The service was VERY slow. Waited a long time for drinks, to order, food, silverware, to get the check... And the food (at least the seafood we tried) was rather pricey at least considering it wasn't good. The fish and scallops came out cold. My shrimp scampi was really overlooked and... Fishy.. The pasta with marinara was very bland. The French onion soup was ok. And the coleslaw was reportedly good as was the dragontini. While I hope they get things under control and improve, I won't likely be returning. Way overpriced for less than mediocre food.
(2)Peter A.
After the Lisle flooding, watched as they rebuilt and finally opened this week. Called and made a reservation, and went for dinner on Sunday.... Place looks great on the outside, looks great on the inside, layout is open., and then... dinner was served.... Owner Jerri is also the hostess - so when she's away chatting - the podium is left empty. We got seated - and our server finally came over. Here are a couple of observations - Service, Food, Layout... Service - took awhile for server to appear & take our drink order - she was not busy. 15 mins later - after saying she had to "re-order" our drinks, they appear - 15 mins. BTW - don't know the timing or initial food items - but we didn't get a bread basket until almost done with dinner.... as some other server, just walked by and placed on table. We hardly saw our server, not in the dining room - so where was she ? Food - I ordered Filet Medallions, salad, & baked potato, wife had Pork slices, and same salad. The salad was cutup iceburg lettuce, one grape tomato, croutons, and red onion. If that's what you like for a salad - with nothing else, like carrot, cuc, etc - fine. The medallions came out on a small metal plate inside a large plate. They usually do this because the metal plate is usually sizzling - this one was lukewarm. Therefore the medallions were lukewarm - in fact the entire meal was lukewarm. The baked potato would not even melt the small packet of butter, that's how lukewarm it was. The pork slices are of course "white", serverd with/over slices of white bread, with white saurkraut and white gravy on a white plate. Suggestion - mix it up so the plate "looks" interesting and appealing - vs just big white blob of stuff. SO - everything was lukewarm, server was MIA until check time - nothing really mentioned about dessert or ..... and it was very loud inside - all solid walls. ok - it's 1st week - but not so good -
(2)Krista K.
5 stars for the drinks!! A little disappointed for tonight jumbo shrimp scampi. shrimp was over cooked hubby had crab cakes and they tasted like they are from jewel. So nothing special, the scampi sauce was really good just wish the shrimp wasn't over cooked. Black bean soup tasted like chili but was good. Hubby had baked French onion soup and we both had better before.
(4)Guy K.
I agree with some of the other comments. Same food you would get from a diner, which is really too bad. The old Raymes had amazing food and a so so ambiance. The new Raymes has a great ambiance and terrible food.
(1)Jenny P.
This is my second time at Rayme's. Wanted to love it as it's close to my house but I have to give it a bad review. For a restaurant that's been in business for many years, I would have thought service would be spot-on. I was at the restaurant tonight with some friends...just sat in the bar. My feeling was that bar waitress was unfriendly and annoyed with our group. Appetizers-calamari and coconut shrimp, BAD. At 9:15pm, a few people,in our group wanted to order a beer. Nope, no can do.... Restaurant closes at. 9pm. Really? We went to Country House who welcomes customers. Won't return to Rayme's.
(1)Melina H.
Overpriced, horrible food, slow service. There were twelve of us in our party and everyone was disappointed. We had a 6:00 reservation and were not seated until 6:30. We did not leave the restaurant until after 8:30, it took over an hour for our food to come out of the kitchen and our drinks remained empty throughout most of our meal. Once we finally received our food we were again disappointed. The asparagus and Brussels sprouts were boiled and had no seasoning, the walleye was overcooked and not properly cut with many bones, the filet was overcooked and also had no seasoning. The manager apologized for the fish that was overcooked but tried to explain that it was not their fault it had bones it was the fault of the fish. This is supposed to be a restaurant that specializes in steak and seafood...their chefs should know how to properly filet a fish. We will not return to Raymes.
(1)Katie C.
#1. Service and bus people need training and common sense. Bus person grabs dishes without ever asking. Venue also uses butcher paper over the tables cloths. That would be okay, however the same bus person put a stack of them on the floor in the corner and then rolled them up. Now you are eating off the floor. #2. It is very loud, no matter if you are with a big party or not. It is as loud as evivas a couple blocks over but missing the great pizza. #3. Way over priced for the quality. Stuffed flounder special didn't taste like anything and the chef needs a lesson on cooking a steak medium rare. Ask for steak sauce or ditch it all together. #4. We've been here twice since they reopened and have yet to see "king cocktails". #5. If you have a hard time with your eyes, bring a maglight. The only lights in the venue are candles only. There are better options for the money especially in the area, and you don't have to overpay to eat off the floor in the process. Downtown naperville and bollingbrook are worth the extra minutes driving than raymes.
(2)E C.
Great place- they close early though - don't go there for after dinner drinks.. You can barely get one. Nice inside and heard food is amazing- will be back but much earlier next time.
(5)John B.
Back in business after the flood closed them for almost two years. The ambience is even better; supper club cozy, in spite of being much larger now. Food and drinks still very good. Prime rib sandwich is great, and a good bar as well.
(5)Lynn R.
Please Raymes - IMPROVE THE FOOD! I want to love you, but out-of-box (can) appetizers/sides, poor presentation, and high prices for what one gets, makes for a very disappointing dining experience. Owners - please visit Hugo's Frog - try their calamari or, anything for that matter, to see how it is consistently done right.
(2)Vikki S.
Way too loud. Would wonder if they have a cook or chef. The food was okay but nothing I would rush back for.
(3)Greg J.
Ahh!!! Back home again. Great food and really friendly bar tenders. Not the same as the old place, but same great service and really friendly staff.
(5)John Z.
Disappointing. I'd give it another try in a year or so, but my wife already vowed to never come back again. So, I really didn't know the old Rayme's was anything other than a bar. Then there was a flood and at some point they rebuilt and I thought "Boy, that looks like a restaurant where it didn't before," looked online and saw a promising looking menu. So, last wednesday, I go by at like 4:30ish on the bus and think that we have nothing planned for dinner. Get home at 5ish, suggest this place, We get there at like 5:15, the parking lot is packed, not a spot in the place. I figure it's already too crowded to go there, and it's not worth trying at that point. That crowded on a wednesday, it must be pretty good! So, flash forward to sunday, it's like 4pm, we're all talking about how we could go for an early dinner, we figure let's see how it is. Respectably crowded, but I can park. I get inside and the restaurant is somewhat sparse and the bar is pretty packed. My wife who is kind of an aspiring vegetarian (though she'll still have fish) sees "STEAKS - SEAFOOD - RIBS" and gets a bit skittish. Looks at the menus some and we're both pleasantly surprised with a lot of tasty sounding things. "I really like this place so far, I hope it doesn't turn out to be bad," my wife says. So, I had steaks and ribs other times in the weekend, I was thinking seafood. I went with scallops with sides of a french onion soup and a some green beans in a tomato sauce. My wife got sauteed bluegill and the house salad and some spaghetti with marinara. So, I love scallops, but it does tend to be a letdown in portion size many places. This place beat my low expectations by serving me 4 scallops total. And kind of boring, even though I chose scampi-style, which I've thought of as kind of a flavorful style. My wife's bluegill seemed more like fried instead of sauteed, but they insisted on it being sauteed. It, too, was kind of bland. My wife was really annoyed, because she was underwhelmed by her salad earlier. They come by and ask how it is and we're like "I think we got the fried fish instead," and they're like "No, that's sauteed." And they're like "We could have it broiled for you if you like, I can find out how long it'd take?" And my wife said no, because we have a toddler and he was already getting kind of antsy. Later on, while I was waiting for the check , and the managerial-seeming lady asked me how things were, I noted that it really seemed like it was fried, and she said "you have to put a little flour in there otherwise it turns out icky," and I was like "Eh, okay." Then I get home and I'm looking, and a lot of sauteed fish recipes I'm seeing don't do flour at all, but it's not unheard of. I do wonder a bit what the fried fish ends up like though. So, back when I lived in Des Plaines there was a restaurant, Via Roma, that always seemed to have a pretty good crowd and I'd eat there and be like "This is really average at best, I don't see why people go there, the food isn't so good." I'm kind of getting a similar vibe from this. However, it must be said I didn't try an cocktails or a steak, kind of two of their big selling points, so I figure another trip at some point, but I figure if they're this crowded without the food being so great, it may not improve either.
(2)Deb M.
After wonderful meals at the old Raymes, we decided to try the new Raymes for a friend's birthday. BAD decision. Poor wine list. Prebagged rusty salad. BLACK (not blackened!) overcooked dry catfish. Limp watery frozen vegetables. Indifferent service. So long, Raymes!
(1)Ed W.
Food was overpriced, tasteless and poor quality. Service was abysmal.
(1)Mark C.
I understand that this place just recently opened back but they need to get it together soon. First off, it was packed and it was so loud in there you couldn't hear the people at your own table. It took 20 minutes to get our cocktails, and then an additional 20 minutes to get our onion rings. I then got my Pork Chop before my salad so then they had to take back the Chop so we could enjoy our salads. The fish entrees were good but my dads Prime Rib was overcooked (he sent it back) and my medium Pork Chop I ordered was extremely overcooked so I had to send that back to be cooked again (30+ minutes). By this time my family was done eating and my sides were cold. I just took my meal home. Couldn't wait to leave. The waitress could have at least got me a comped drink while i waited and watched my family eat.
(1)Jeannine F.
I was SO disappointed at lunch. We waited over 30 minutes for our food. They had to remake one of the lunches and while that was happening, the other lunches sat out. My grilled chicken salad had warm lettuce and room temperature chicken, which was very dry. My other coworker had a steak sandwich which came cold with no sides. When we told the waitress that the sides were missing and could she take a little off the bill since we didn't have time to wait, she laughed at us and walked away. I will never go back.
(1)K P.
Atmosphere was nice, drinks were good, service was good....the food was not. The prices are decent (scallops were $21 and came with salad and side), but the food just isn't good - as one other reviewer said "tasteless". My husband had a steak and wasn't impressed either. The brussel sprouts were literally just boiled and put in a bowl. Bummer.
(3)Brian P.
Had lunch on Friday afternoon. The roast pork with sauerkraut and dumplings is to die for!!!!
(5)Jim R.
The food is pretty decent, but overpriced...the ambience is of the sort that - if my parents had been going out for a dinner together 40 years ago - they would have been quite happy to check out, and would have had a mixed drink with their meal. It's obvious that the clientele have been in and out of the place for at least that long. This is NOT to say that it's bad, because it isn't. It is what it is, and does well at it (aside of the kinda stiff prices) food wise and ambience-wise. I can see people who dig this sort of thing would be happy to be a regular, and it's very homey - sort of the 'Cheers'ish 'where everyone knows your name' sort of local hangout. It loses about a star easily for the $$ levels.
(3)Tobin h.
The walls of this bastion of the 70's must be filled with stories of feather boas, Stem held cigarettes, Harvey Wall bangers, and disco. I would love to spend an evening here at the bar hearing the reminiscence of the days of old...however, today, the food wasn't worth the price and my generation just can't appreciate the raspy voiced aging waitress with very few service skills. I am glad I tried it and wouldn't be all that against going back for a dinner on someone elses dime, but making it back is well down the priority list.
(2)Natalie S.
We went to the newly renovated Rayme's for dinner last night. We had a reservation for a party of 10. The first thing we noticed when we walked in was how noisy it was. Like very very loud. They had our table ready for us so we sat down and waited. And waited and waited and waited. It was almost an hour before they took our drink order and an hour and a half from when we were seated before we got our drinks. At one point the waitress told us that she just had to pick up the check from the next table over and then we had her full attention. Right. We barely saw her the entire night. An hour after we ordered dinner the waitress came to one of our party members and told her that they were out of the fish he had ordered. An hour after ordering and you are just finding this out!? Overall the food was good although the shrimp bisque was thicker than chowder and full of celery but everything else was good. Don't know if the poor service was due to the kitchen or the waitress or a combination of both but a 4 hour dinner on a Friday night is not what I was looking for!
(1)Ann B.
I like King Sized Cocktails. I work down the street and my boss lady said to try out their lunch and asked me not to drink too much. She kills me!!!! So the food is dang good! A little pricey for lunch but it is a higher end establishment than most restaurants in the area. Food portions are huge and the team is as nice a can be. I'm going to sound like a snot but it needs a little face lift in there. It's a dark, outdated, little place that has serious potential!!!! Now that ain't stopping me from feasting and drinking.....no way. I'm a happy little clam going I when I can for some lunch and a drank. I can't wait to get back in, the wedge salad, stuffed mushrooms, filet sandwich!!! Holy cow!!!! Go and Hit it! Go in hungry and you'll be a fan too. Such a great establishment in lil old Lisle. Love it as a little watering hole with some great freaking tastes.
(4)Steve S.
Went there on Thursday 09/18 and they were only open for a few days. I assumed they would have a few kinks to work out but it was really bad. Start to finish everything about it was bad. Cold soup, the medium well steak came and it was that deep uncooked purple color, had to go to the bar for ice to cool my drink, nobody to bring water, bad timing on appetizers, soup, salad, etc. Had a reservation for 7:00 and were promptly seated but the main course didn't arrive until 8:45. Every table around us had problems and that's all people were talking about. I'll be back as they have the best rib eye anywhere but honestly it was a terrible experience. They opened too early. I'm sure it will get better but I would have thought the owners would have come around and said something. To top if off the waitress asked if I would like a dessert for free for the problems so I ordered a carrot cake to go. I got home and found out I was given chocolate cake instead. I'm sure all this will get better but the only lasting problem I see is it's really loud in there. it's one square room with four walls and the minute you open the door the sound hits you like a sports bar. Again....the best $25.00 rib eye you can find. ( if they cook it right )
(1)Roseanne P.
My husband and I went to Rayme's before the flood. When we walked in, he took one look at the place and asked, "Do you really want to eat here?" I assured him that it would be okay and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal even though my husband considered the place a real "dive" We noticed that they had gone through some remodeling and decided to try the restaurant again. It's been upgraded considerably as far as the building goes to include not only a bar but a full fledged restaurant. The quality of the food hasn't changed one bit--it's still pretty excellent. On your first visit I recommend the pot roast that is fall apart tender and filling! But they also have seafood, steaks etc., with a full menu that includes appetizers, salads, soups, main dishes and deserts. My only gripe is that now that it's so vastly improved in atmosphere, it's sooo busy that its hard to get a table and you have a wait for someone to take your order. Maybe the tide of patrons well slow down a little over time but my husband and I waited nearly ten minutes for someone to take our drink orders. My next beef is the place has been taken over by the commuter crowd. You know who I'm talking about--the yuppies who park at the Lisle train station and go downtown to uppity jobs in the city. I hope Rayme's can maintain it's "neighborhood joint" rep by keeping the great menu and quality of the meals it serves. Even though the sign out front says this place was established in 1974, I remember it being there a lot longer than that--perhaps previous owners. I also hope it remains because one of the reasons I love this place is that it is family owned and operated. That's why I gave it four stars!
(4)Michael D.
My parents used to bring us here when I was a kid. Kiddie cocktails and the relish bar were my favorite parts. The relish/salad bar is gone, but the rest remains much like I remembered. Dark paneling, carpeted floors and a bathroom with 100 coats of paint caked on the walls, doors and exposed pipes. Looks aside, the food was real good. We had a seafood sampler for an appetizer. It was rather small but it was tasty. The prime rib was out of this world. Perfectly seasoned and roasted to medium rare. Ill be going back just for that. The only thing was that the service was rather on the slow side. It took about 2 hours to order and receive everything, without dessert. I only saw three waitresses in the place and every table was full. This was on a weeknight too. The food was enough to bring me back again.
(4)Lydia Z.
Rayme's...the place where time stood still. It's like walking back into 1979. Stopped in for lunch today and it was okay. We have been there about a dozen times in the last 6 years. The prices have gone up quite a bit since i was there last. $9 for a burger during lunch seems high to me. Especially since another place in Lisle has 1/2 price lunches. The service is okay. The lady is really nice and friendly and has been there forever.
(3)Bill G.
been a rayme's fan for many years. love the owners. the service is great. the food is devine. went for dinner at the new place last thursday. very nice decor but the acoustics are terrible. couldn't carry on a conversation. it was like being in a sports bar during a hawks game. the food is still top notch, but i ordered prime rib and they brought me a broiler cooked ribeye. hope they get it ironed out.
(4)Ilea P.
I just returned from Rayme's with a party of 4 (plus my 15 month old daughter). We were really looking forward to welcoming Rayme's back to the neighborhood, as we live within walking distance and were excited at the prospect of a great, neighborhood local place we could enjoy regularly. We had a reservation for 5pm on a Sunday. We were seated quickly and ordered drinks, which arrived promptly. We put in an order for an appetizer and our meals, and then... waited. We waited over 45 minutes for our appetizer of mozzarella sticks to arrive. When they came, I grabbed a mozzarella stick that happened to have no cheese in it, and we agreed that they must have been frozen. They were absolutely nothing special, considering they took 45 minutes to prepare. Our entrées arrived perhaps 10 minutes later. The 4 of us each ordered a different meal, and each of us was disappointed. My husband ordered the open faced meatloaf sandwich, and was presented with the meatloaf. His side of Brussels sprouts had not been seasoned. My sister ordered a cavatappi pasta with meatballs, and felt her noodles were overcooked, sauce was bland and meatballs seemed frozen from a store. Her boyfriend ordered the tilapia and felt it had "no seasoning; I could have made this better at home.". First, he actually ordered the red snapper meal, but was told they were out of that (at 5pm on a Sunday?!). We were not told of any dishes that were unavailable at the beginning of our service. I ordered spaghetti and meatballs with marinara sauce--how hard could that be? My noodles were overcooked, marinara had no seasoning or taste, I agreed with my sister that the meatballs were bland, but also had an unusual texture. Worse, though, in addition to the mozzarella stick that wasn't, my spaghetti had a stray noodle and a random piece of potato that must have been at least an inch in diameter. I don't know where the potato came from, but it really made me question how my dish was prepared and with what type of attention. When we mentioned to our waitress that we weren't enjoying our dishes, she first thought we were joking, then gave a half hearted apology. We were then approached by another woman (manager? Hostess? Not sure as she didn't introduce herself), and mentioned that we were not happy with our dishes. She apologized, and said, "We have an Italian girl in the kitchen, you didn't like your sauce?!" Then we sat and waited for our check, because we were basically ignored after that. When we did get our check, our waitress said, "Please come back, we'll get better.". Walking out, the manager/hostess said, "I'm sorry you had a poor experience.". We were not offered to select another dish, we were not offered to have any portion of our meal comped, we were not offered anything but half hearted apologies and disbelief that we did not enjoy ourselves. To be perfectly fair, I'm sure that opening a restaurant after such a long hiatus must be difficult, and because my grandmother likes Rayme's, we may in fact try it again. But we paid $125+ for our meals and left incredibly disappointed. A poor meal, and a poor service. It was most definitely not worth the money, and not worth the wait. Had the food been good after our 45 minute wait, it would have not been a problem. In truth, I was more insulted by the lack of concern for our experience than I was the quality of the food.
(1)BT W.
They honestly did not pull the carpet up after the flood and sewage ran into this place. We live right next door...they just had blowers and had the workers wipe down the chair's.
(1)Nick K.
I looked forward to trying Rayme's for a long time having lived in Lisle and driven by so many times. I took the plunge on a Saturday night in late October around Halloween. Nice quaint place, friendly staff. I did not have a drink since I am a craft beer snob and they did not offer anything remotely interesting, but I do understand it is a "cocktail" sort of place and not a beer haven. I wasn't in the mood for an expensive steak or dinner so I opted for the butt steak burger. It was tasty, I'm just disappointed in the size of the meal for the price. even still after paying $15.00 for a plate of food I was hoping to leave full but that was not the case. I ended up moving on to the Bavarian Lodge for some delicious beers and a sausage platter.
(3)Katie M.
The food here is sooo amazing! The waitresses are always nice. I've gone to some of the best streak houses and this place tops them.
(5)Jen F.
There is something to be said for the owners here. Within 5 minutes of us sitting at the bar for a cocktail to wait for the rest of our party, one of the owners was already talking to us, asking if we had questions, and making recommendations. The other owner stopped by our table a few times throughout our dinner to check in and make sure we are happy. Love it. The bartender was sweet, and the drinks were good. The cherry cake martini may be my new favorite. At $8.50 it was super reasonably priced too. Our waitress was snarky but fun, a good match for our group. We felt taken care of. The food itself was good - my steak was perfectly cooked, as was my potato. Mom totally enjoyed the oysters rockefeller. Though her prime rib cut was thinner than expected, the flavor was great. And the ribs are super duper good. I thought the prices were totally in line too. As for the decor.... it's exactly what I hoped it was going to be. I WANTED a place that looked like the supper clubs my folks used to drag me to when I was a kid. The wood paneling was comforting. It was clean, which is more important to me than being modern. My biggest critique is the bathroom was tiny, but it was clean as well. We were thanked by the owner when we left. This so rarely happens. It's good to know there are still honest to goodness family owned establishments out there. I would be thrilled to go back.
(4)Monica B.
Raymes is a wonderful place- very friendly! The owner was incredibly nice, the watiress was quick and nice, even the regulars were extremely friendly! Very good Baked French Onion soup! Food was okay, dont get me wrong, Raymes is very good at what they do... but it's a little pricey and the steak was not one I'll remember. I regret not getting the Ribs, so I may just come back for the ribs one day.
(3)Sandy M.
I've been to some of the best restaurants in the country and, although different than most in atmosphere, Rayme's provided a unique and much appreciated blast from the past. My wife and I took our neighbors out for a quick bite before catching an 8:00 PM performance of Neil Simon's Rumors at the Village Theater Guild in Glen Ellyn (just 2.5 miles away). As there is no assigned seating, we were told by the theater to arrive 1/2 hour early to insure that we could all sit together. Upon our arrival at Rayme's, the place was wall to wall at 6:00 PM on a Friday. We talked with the owner and told her our predicament in trying to be at the theater at 7:30. She made us comfortable at a high top table near the bar where we sampled the truly KING SIZE COCKTAILS. For the size they are a genuine bargin! In less than 15 minutes she had us seated in the dinning room and had told the wait staff about our impending show. The service was friendly and professional. All of our dishes were fresh, crisp, savory and absolutely beyond reproach. With a cozy atmosphere, genuine, friendly management/staff and the best food in the area...this place is a real diamond in the rough. To quote MacArthur..."I shall return"
(5)Steve J.
Great ambiance if you like an old school Wisconson supper club, which I enjoy, very cozy with attentive service, great stiff cocktails. We had the filet medallions which were melt in your mouth tender with a great rich french onion soup and mashed potato, the seafood sampler was great, loved the baked clams left whole with a flavorful breading, oyster rockafeller a bit small but delicious and crab stuffed mushrooms, all very tasty. I'll be back for the Walleye :)
(4)Kim V.
OH MY GOD ARE THE RIBS GOOD!!! I was here for dinner wit my father and husband and we had heard that the ribs were good - but they weren't just good, they were GREAT! The meat falls right off the bone it's so tender. The owner Jerri said that they're cooked four times before they're served. Awesome! For a half slab it was $16 (I think) and a full slab was $20 and both you get a dinner side and either soup, salad or something else along those lines. I had coleslaw as one of my sides and that was very tasty too - a little sweet and not super mayonnaise-y. I give that two thumbs up as well. Overall the atmosphere is like your favorite bar if you lived in Wisconsin. Everybody seems to know each other and the servers are nice and friendly. It's a great laid back place to enjoy a couple big drinks and some tasty ribs. Wish I could review more of the food, but I'll probably never try anything else since I've had the ribs!
(5)Lisa D.
YUM! Everything was great. Ordered the roasted pork with sauerkraut and my husband tried to wrestle it away he loved it so much. we'll be back for sure!
(5)Jeni F.
Eating at Rayme's reminds me of eating at someone's grandma's house. The food is down-home and excellent -- especially St. Patty's Day corned beef and cabbage. The service (a mother/daughter team) is consistently great. The decor, however, is retro in a not-so-appealing-but-not-unbearable way. I'm talking about low drop-ceilings and wood paneling on the walls. Oddly, if you go to Rayme's for lunch on a week day, you will not find an open seat at the bar but the dining room will be empty. I always wonder how they have regulars in the middle of the days during the week. I don't know whether to be happy or sad for those folks. Bottom line, the food is delicious and thats why I continue to eat there.
(3)Karen S.
My boyfriend took me here for dinner last night, and we both enjoyed it very much. We got there in perfect timing because after we sat down it filled in very quickly. It's a small place, but every table was taken when we left. It's a small neighborhood type place with a bar, and it seemed like a place where regulars hung out. My boyfriend had the meatloaf, and I had linguine with clams, artichokes and sundried tomatoes. It was delicious! Not sure who it was, maybe the owner? But she came around throughtout our meal to ask how everything was. The waitress was great as well. We will be back for sure!
(4)Claire M.
Rayme's was...okay. I was there with a group of about 25 for my Grandma's 86th birthday. I only know this because my mother, who lives out of state and couldn't join in the fun apparently texted to one of her siblings to wish Grandma (her mother) "Happy 85th Birthday." A good laugh was had and she was then informed that Grandma's 85th birthday was last year. I shouldn't laugh because that's the only reason how I figured out how old she was turning. So as our party of 25ish people slowly began to arrive, many of them immediately from the Illumination thing at the Arboretum up the street, we convened in the bar area where many family members (not me) ordered adult beverages. After everyone was present and accounted for, we were led to our ridiculously long table. To everyone else in my family, this is normal. To me, it's terrifying. My mother is the only sibling of 7 who chose to move out of state so I'm still not used to having any more than five people (my immediate family unit) at any given gathering. Crowds freak me out and I think I suffer from social anxiety disorder when I'm around my family. So I seated myself beside the one cousin I can actually kind of carry on a normal, pleasant conversation with (the older I get, the more strangely introverted I get) and I was actually kind of directly across from my Grandma, which was nice because I was able to talk to her a bit. I think our reservation was for 7:00. It was on a Sunday and I had to work an 11 hour day the following day, Monday, which I was already dreading. Mondays at my job are very often hell (as they are for most people I guess) and especially when it's such a loooooong day. I was glad to be there, but feared it would be a late night, which it was. It was a very leisurely and social meal, which I expected, but I was preoccupied with the work situation which prevented me from fully enjoying the meal, and instead kept staring at the time on my phone. On to the food... I ordered eggplant parmesan with cavatappi and I'm guessing a caesar salad, I don't really remember. I thought it was pretty awesome that they offered the cavatappi option. Spaghetti is such a pain for me to eat. Husband ordered the boneless rib eye, we think. We can't remember. Seeing as we were a huge group, I obviously couldn't see and hear what was going on everywhere, but I heard several people ask for things that were forgotten. Side items, soups and salads, for example. And one cousin was apparently completely forgotten about altogether. He was just getting his food as I, and others, were finishing and I guess there was something wrong with it because his mother picked up his plate and started to talk back to the kitchen herself before catching a waitperson en route. So his had to be made over again, or whatever the issue was had to be fixed. I think he got a steak so perhaps it wasn't cooked the way he asked? I think it was 9:30 before he actually ate. Drink refills were hard to get also, though I totally pity any waiter or waittress that has to serve a table of 25 people. Everyone seemed to be having a lovely time and I didn't hear anyone complain about anything. So they brought out a turtle cheesecake or something and we sang Happy Birthday to Grandma. Then other desserts were ordered. Me, being the crazed timekeeper, was freaking out all the while because the time was past 10:00 by this point. We pretty much split at 10:30 and were the first people to leave. So Raymes was alright, but not a place I would frequent on any kind of regular basis. Grandma seemed to have a nice birthday dinner and enjoyed the company so I guess that's the most important thing.
(3)Michele S.
Home of the King Size Cocktails!!! I had the cherry cake martini. AWESOME. When my coworker suggested coming here for lunch I was a little hesitant. From the outside, this place looks like a total dive. Once we got inside, the decor was totally outdated and dark. At first glimpse, I was afraid I was going to not enjoy lunch. We were able to order half sandwiches with a cup of soup. I got the reuben with cup of clam bisque. The food was fresh and delicious. The owner came by to help deliver our cocktails, and chatted with my coworker. The service was pretty good, and we got back to the office pretty quickly. All in all, we had a great time. The cocktail prices are great, but the food is a little pricey. I would definitely come back.
(4)John K.
I grew up in Lisle and Raymes was a standard for my parents. I am not too far, but not close enough that it is a regular thought. I stopped in today. It was the first time I had been there since the opening of the new building. A lot of the quirky old school roadhouse supper club cocktail bar was missing, but it looks like a lot of the old (take that for what you want it to mean) staff were present. It seems like the regulars at the bar are the same guys that were there when I was a kid! I met my Father for lunch, and I will the the place was busy (lunch on a Wednesday) but if I had to guess the average age of the patrons, I would guess 68.7 years old. Food was good, just as I remembered. Lots of old school comfort food dishes like pot pie, chicken dishes and pot roast. Luckily there will always be a place for that kind of food and for this kind of place. I am glad they had the cajones to rebuild after the flood. Welcome back, I missed you. Every time I go there I always say i should put this place in "regular rotation" but never do. Maybe this time!
(4)Janine K.
I took my parents here for dinner this past weekend for their Anniversary. My Dad is extremely picky when it comes to restaurants and he does NOT like going to chain restaurants so I thought this place would be good, and it was. He was still talking about it the next day. We went around 5:30 on a Sunday - the place wasn't very busy and the Bears/Packers game was on. The service was excellent and so was the food. My mom ordered talapia, my dad ordered prime rib, and I got the prime rib special for the day which was topped with blue cheese - YUM! I did see the "Home of the King Size Cocktails" sign but on this particular evening I wasn't going to indulge in any but since it's close to home...I WILL definitely be back another time for some food, and king size cocktails!
(4)Alex C.
Both food and atmosphere came off like an old, dingy diner. Dingy atmosphere. Very bland...yucky...food. shrimp bisque - tiny cheap shrimps they sell in frozen department, side salad consisting of limp old lettuce and few slices of red onions bread was warm but it tasted like cheap crackers linguine with clams - so bland and greasy ribs - what kind of bbq sauce is that? gross. it fell off the bone but somehow was still very dry. Service...well, it was horrendously terrible but I don't think it's usually like that so I won't judge it by this one incident. One thing it wasn't diner like..the price...way higher. I would say, definitely pass on this place.
(1)William D.
I've grown very fond of this locked-in-time road house restaurant. Little has changed in decades, so if you're looking for trendy, this ain't it. The only trendy thing here is the standard "-tini" menu, but the choices are all good. The Pear Berry martini is best in show-- it's actually like biting into a fresh, ripe pear. Dinners run toward comfort food and retro choices, and most items are usually delicious. The prime rib dinners are quite good, but the meatloaf, for my taste, tends to favor green peppers. Sides run from traditional (they're famous for their cole slaw) to the unusual (Brussels sprouts). I don't remember having dessert here because portions are always so filling. The waitresses are prompt and chipper. The place is friendly but can be a little crowded and noisy at times. It reminds me of the sort of places my parents would take me back in the fifties, so it's probably one of the few places where you can order a Tom Collins and they'll know what you mean.
(3)Kitty K.
Eating at Rayme's is like eating at an old-time supper club, and I mean that in every good way. It's cozy, paneled in circa-1970s wood, and a little dated. But don't let that throw you off. The service is top-notch: Friendly and super-efficient. Cocktails are generous, with no skimping on the good stuff. The ribs are sublime. The seafood is also great. Really, anything I've had here is wonderful. I also love that the place is family-owned and operated.
(4)Karen R.
FIRST TIME WILL BE THE LAST TIME!!!!!! Looked forward to going here for dinner, with sister and brother in law. Looked at menu on line before going. Looked pricey, but if the service and food is good than its worth the extra expense. First impression was the atmosphere. Very noisy, crowded, people and tables are crammed in together. We sat at a table that was literally half way out in the hall area where people wait to be seated. We kept getting bumped by everyone walking by. Service was terrible! Waitress kept disappearing, and we had to look for her. Three of us ordered the fish, and one ordered a filet medium well. The steak was RARE. Waitress takes steak back to kitchen, comes back 1 minute later with same steak, STILL RARE. My sister was so upset, she lost her appetite, and sent it back for good. The owner came to our table and apologized, and said she would take it off the check. YOU THINK???!! My sister didn't even touch the meal!! They try to make this place look like a fine dining restaurant, (THE PRICES DEFINITELY FIT THE BILL) However the place has more of a neighborhood bar feel, and should not give the impression, especially on their website that you will have this nice relaxing fine dining experience. The burgers, and sandwich menu fits the atmosphere. They are overpriced, service sucks, and obviously cater only to the regulars. I will not go back, and I know that my sister and husband were quite embarrassed. They wanted to take us out for a nice dinner. I know they will not go back again!!
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