Rey's Restaurant

We love this place. We drive 45 min. just to eat here. The owner Rey is great. He is always there when we eat there. The food is great the wait staff is great what more can you ask for. If you liked Ruth Chris then you will love Rey's. The steak is the same, but there is so much more to love. Make a reservation and remember the plates are really hot, so order your steak less cooked the plate will do the rest. Pros: great food and service Cons: make a reservation more

I joined an old friend for dinner at Rey's about a month ago. I was extremely disappointed. The food was o.k. at best. I have had better salmon at the Outback (which is usually a last choice). The steak looked good, but it's really not that hard to grill a steak. Everything else was second-rate- table service, the ambiance was stale, they served bottled water (in a .99 cent plastic bottle?), bad salad and overall there was nothing special about the place. For what they tout, they have certainly missed the mark. I am amazed that there is a 9.6 rating. People- you need to get out more often. Cons: Food, ambiance, location, more

Rey's is highly recommended by our family. They have a great wine list and the meals were delicious. The side orders were large enough to pass around. The steaks were cooked to perfection using quality meat. The decor is very warm and romantic.We will be back soon. Pros: Quality dining in a warm atmosphere Cons: Not recommended for children more

Wonderful atmosphere and food. Great place for adults. Food is delicious and priced appropriately. I wouldn't recommend taking children but I'm sure they are welcome. Have a drink at the bar with a cozy warm atmosphere and the fireplace is roaring (seasonal). The people that work there want to make you happy and can't do enough for you. Pros: Service is great. Food is great. Wonderful atmosphere. Cons: I have nothing negative to say. more

Rey's was a great dining experience. They have elegant ambience, and even had live music (this was on a Friday). All of the food we ordered was cooked perfectly and was delicious. The tuna appietizer, the creamed corn, and the French Quarter chicken were exceptional. I've seen other reviews stating that steaks were not properly cooked, but my husband's was perfect and he ate every bite. Other reviews also stated the martinis were not good; however, we sampled 2 -- the Metropolitian and Lemon Drop (which is not on the menu and is difficult to make correctly), and they were very good. Our waitress was attentive, knew the menu, and did a great job. Rey stopped by our table to make sure everything was to our liking. I was very impressed with our experience at Rey's and look forward to returning soon. Pros: Great food, elegant ambience, live music more

I found out about Rey's through city search. I invited one of my good friends to come along for dinner. The prices were ridiculous. The garlic mashed potatoes were cold (sure sign of a microwave). The microwavalbe potatoes wer $4. KFC has better ones. The steak that I ordered was over cooked. At the end of the experiece our waiter took forever to bring the ticket. Stay away Pros: none Cons: pityful more

We went to Rey's with a large group (10 adults and 5 children) for a special occasion. We were seated in one of the private rooms. Although service was excellent, the food and drinks were ordinary at best. The martinis were just okay. I had the Hurricaine martini which was only vaguely reminiscent of the famous drink served in New Orleans. I followed that with a Maker's Mark martini (I forgot what they call it but it was supposed to be a New Orleans version of the Manhattan) which was not very good at all and sour mash whiskey is my favorite drink. You wound think after all that booze the food would have to be good. Not so much. The Grilled Chicken and Sausage Gumbo was the only high point of the meal. I ordered a 12 oz Filet medium-well and it came to the table RARE! I also ordered it blackened and as far as I could tell, it was not. I can make a much better steak than that for a fraction of the cost on my grill at home! The side dishes were nothing to write home about either. The Lyonnaise Potatoes were like home fries from a road-side diner. The Herb Roasted Red Potatoes were just ordinary as well. The vegetable side dishes were a little better. We had a great time and the ambiance is good so I can't blame the mediocre food on either of those things. For $60 per person (not counting the kids), I expect a much better meal. By-the-way, there is really no kids menu. Not that this should matter to most people going here - the only reason we felt okay taking kids is that we knew we were in a private room. They could keep something kid appropirate on hand though for just this type of situation. Overall, I would say skip this place if you are looking for good food. Ruth's Chris is a little more expensive but the food is much better and worth it in my opinion. Pros: Excellent service, nice ambiance Cons: Below average food, especially for the price more

My husband and I recently spent our 9th anniversary with a dinner at Rey's. Probably not the best choice. Although the ambience is nice, our servers kept changing. One took the entree order, one pour the water, one took the dessert order and the check. Good grief! Maybe we smelled bad. Oh well. The dinner was mediocre. Nothing to write home about. The chicken piccata was a bit chewy, and could have been bursting with flavor, but someone missed the mark. The creme brulee should have been named soup brulee. What a disappointment. Even with a $25 gift certificate we still paid enough to refinance our house. Sorry Rey, we were just not impressed. Pros: Nice ambience Cons: Average food more

I really enjoyed dining there. Though it is far away for me (N. Raleigh), I think I'll make the trip frequently. My wife said her filet mignon was the best she's ever had. My waiter was great, the chef came out and spoke with diners, and the owner made the rounds as well- a nice touch. Afterwards, we went into their lounge and had a cigar. Loved it! Only downer is their wine selection doesn't match the other positive aspects- and a $25 or $50 corking fee is ridiculous. Pros: Ambience, Food prices, Lounge Cons: Wine prices, corking fee more

It is like Cheers! We have been quite a few times to dine at Rey's and EVERYONE knows our names. It is nice to be remembered and recognized. The food is exceptional and I highly recommend getting whatever the chef's nightly special is... we have not been disappointed yet! Oh, and you have to try the cheesecake - WOW! DELICIOUS!!!!!! Everything is homemade, from the bleu cheese dressing (best in town)to the chocolate raspberry truffle cake. (need I say more) Sometimes we eat in the lounge/bar rather than the dining room and the service is still perfect. Give it a try - you wont be sorry! Pros: atmosphere, service, Rey more

Waiters should be more knowledgeable but they make an effort. Crab cocktail was fresh. Remoulade had a balance of heat and flavor. Fried oysters would have benfited by salt and cayenne. Filet mignon was average needing more hollandaise. Only one tournados had crab. Quickly remedied but should have been caught before it left the kitchen. Grouper was superb. Bananas Foster was dessert, made personally by Rey. It took a while to get the ingredients set up at our table. By the time he was igniting the brandy our vanilla ice cream had nearly melted. Still, they drew customary oohs and ahs from nearby tables. Ours was a romantic dinner, but it could also be a large adult-only group with a few apple martinis and some steaks. All in all Reys was good, but still a work in progress. Which way they head will depend on their committment to their craft. Pros: Attention to Ambiance, Efforts to please, Wine list Cons: Familiar Food, Green Staff, Small portions more

I dined at Rey's with a large group and found the food and service to be superb. I would highly recommend this restaurant to friends. more

I should have listened to the reviews... Rey's does not come close to "fine dining with a french quarter flare." The service was mediocre at best with little knowledge of the menu and far from fine dining expectations. The steaks were okay, little flavor to them, the Lyonnaise Potatoes were undercooked and not true lyonnaise -- the potatoes did not have the onion flavor as they should if cooked properly. The dessert I ordered, bread pudding, was obviously microwaved and spongy. Overall, not worth the expense. Pros: ambience Cons: service more

My husband and I recently took some business colleagues to Rey's for the first time. Our first impression was nice, as the lounge is an inviting place to have a drink by the fire. While the atmosphere was nice in the dining room, there was a noticable absence of background music. I ordered filet mignon, and found it to be extremely overcooked and tough to chew. I would have sent it back, but I did not want to draw attention to it while entertaining guests. Though friendly, the waiter was more suited to a casual dining restaurant..his level of expertise did not rise to the high end menu. Overall, a very discouraging first visit. I don't think we will return unless it is only to the bar. We tried to really like it as we love to support independant restaurants. In the end, it came up short. Pros: Inviting lounge Cons: Bland food, Mediocre service more

I came here before attending a show and was suprised to find it quite empty. The steak was tasty and cooked perfectly-I shared the 22oz Beef Tenderloin in bordelaise sauce. Watch out for the plates, they heat the dinner plates to 400 degrees. I'd recommend getting additional sides of vegetables-the vegetables that were provided were a bit sparse and a bit dry-almost overcooked. The steak however made up for it, and the Brie appetizer was one of the better Brie spreads I've had. Pros: Service, Parking more

We love Rey's. Its the restaurant my husband knows is always a sure hit when we have out of town family or business meals. We also enjoy going when its just the two of us. You don't feel rushed to leave. You can enjoy your wine before dinner and your dessert time. Wonderful food. We especially love the Pork Loin. Rey is sometimes in the restaurant and makes our special out of town guest feel welcomed and special. Hope you enjoy. more

Romantic Ambiance, Excellent Food, Wonderful Wait Staff, we'll be back again soon! I tried the Turtle soup on the recommendations of other reviewers and I'm glad I did. It was wonderful and the added sherry took it over the top. If you're not sure which wine to order ask your server, their recommendations were right on the money. I would have never combined chicken and crawfish, thank goodness Rey did, the French Quarter Chicken was delightful. Please don't take the kids, we moms need to be taken someplace special for date night! The only negitive comment is the Ratatouille. Someone forgot the key ingredient, eggplant and the vegetables didn't have proper time to cook and let the flavors meld. That being said, Rey's was a wonderful taste and dining experience, one that will please even the most discerning appetites. Definatly my date night favorite! Pros: prompt service, knowledgable wait sta more

Wow - I had high expecations based on the 9.7 point ranking, but Rey's didn't live up to the mark. The marketing tag line says "Fine Dining with a French Quarter Flare", but they forgot the french quarter. There are more Italian items on the menu than there are French Quarter specialties! Pros: Free Parking Cons: Expensive more

Rey provided a special dinner for many of the drafting students that helped to provide artwork for Rey's. The students loved the service, food, and attention. Rey, Chef Jerry, Mike, Tom, Tim, Drew, Luis, Angie, Marie, Stacy, Jessica, and all the staff member came into the Mardi Gras room to let the students know how wonderful their work is and to provide encouragement. Rey came in and shared with the students about coming to America from Cuba, and making his dreams come true. Rey inspired the students to strive for success with hard work and determination to make their dreams come true. Jason served the students with flair, attention to detail, and respect. The food was fantastic and loved by all. Pros: great food, great service, great experience more

Tonight Jerry's special was cajun stuffed fish. It was the best fish I have ever tasted. The Talapia (I think that is how it's spelled) was stuffed with shrimp, crawfish, and lobster in a creole sauce. My husband and I thought we had died and gone to heaven. I love the way Rey lets Jerry get creative with his specials. The French Quarter chefs could learn a lot from Rey and Jerry. Pros: Food with Flavor, Service with a Flair, Art with a Theme more