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Rapid Ray's

4.0 (145 reviews)
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Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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RAPID RAY'S ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Milk, burgers, & onion rings
Matt M.

This is a classic old school Maine burger spot. I recommend the onion rings and the "Big One" a double cheeseburger. I just wish they had their 1950's prices...

Nothing fancy, but clean
Bill D.

We intended on making dinner at home the other night, but a small kitchen accident made us pretty late. So a quick stop at Rapid Ray's was in order. Ray's is a Saco institution and has been around in a couple incarnations for decades. I made a quick run inside to order and watched while the helpful crew made our order fresh to our order. While the inside isn't fancy, it's clean and there is plenty of standing room. If you're looking for a quick, basic diner-style burger, check out Rapid Ray's!

Poutine sign. Poutine not on the other menu
Regina D.

We got the Lobster roll and Poutine. Both were good. For the poutine it's the first time we have had it so we have nothing to compare it to. But you can't go wrong with French fries gravy and cheese curds. We are trying lobster rolls from different locations and we just left a place that charged 30 bucks for the same size lobster roll. Anyway Rapid rays was only 14 plus it was sooooo much better! We didn't think we would like a cold lobster roll but boy was it wonder. I went home thinking I was going to come back and get four. The service was definitely fast.

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I have been to rapid rays many times they have excellent hot dogs, always fresh and very instant service. Would definitely recommend.

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Certainly was rapid. Was pretty expensive for what it was. And not that good to be honest. Great vibe though. Staff were very nice

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2 years ago

GREAT food for a fair price. There are up tables, food is for takeout. We always stop in for a quick bite when we're in town.

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Great easy burger place, basic but doesn't need anything, service is always nice. The inside reminds me of the 70s.

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Good burgers and fries. Support from business. Need 85 characters yoooooooooooooooo

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This place simply doesn't have enough 5 star reviews... period. Good people, good service, great food. Need anything else? Didn't think so.

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Someone recommended The Hamburger Stand to me, so my husband and I went to check it out today. For…read morewhat it is, it is excellent. The burgers aren't as good as the best homemade burgers of course, but for a fast food burger, it was great. The meat was lean and flavorful, and the burger was cooked well. However, the fresh cut crinkle fries were the real star. They are as good as the best ones at the beach, and it was nice that it was easy to park, that there was a very clean place to sit, and that there was white vinegar and salt on every table. Unless you want the OOB vibe, this is the place to eat beach fries. My husband tried the poutine and said it was authentic and delicious. If you're looking for a very casual hamburger, fries and shakes place, and don't care about fancy atmosphere, this is a great option.

Now here's a place that really does remind me of Chicago greasy spoons. And I love places like…read morethis. Unpretentious, no fluff burgers... and delicious at that! Food was made pretty quick, though there was nobody queued up when I arrived. Burgers are slightly on the smaller side (imo), which is perhaps why the double is also prominently listed on their menu. Onion rings are hand-made and not factory produced. Their mayo-based special sauce is dangerously great. Give me a bowl and spoon, please. Friendly folks here; minimal 'bar' indoor seating and several picnic tables outside. It's on a busy road so there's fair traffic noise. Unfortunately it's too far for me to be here regularly but I am glad I know it exists... just in case... for next time.

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The Hamburger Stand - This was after we dug into them. So many fries that magically stay warm in the car and once you open them!

This was after we dug into them. So many fries that magically stay warm in the car and once you open them!

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Run of the Mill is just that - a local beer-slinging, gastro-pub that can serve both as a hangout…read moreat the bar & a easy sit-down meal mid-day. My favorite part is that it still feels part of the mill system while having an updated aesthetic. It doesn't feel out of place - it feels right IN place. I normally come here to have a beer or two with a friend & catch up when I'm in the area, I enjoy their beers & they usually have one or two new drinkable things kicking around on their menu - I have yet to try a beer I haven't enjoyed. They have a fairly decent menu but I typically stick to pretty common mainstays - I've never had a bad experience. Service is always friendly & attentive.

We were swinging through and saw the sign for this and decided to stop in and grab a bite to eat in…read morethe outdoor seating area. First issue, parking. We had to park at the lot near the mill buildings and water and walk a pretty good distance to get to the restaurant but I guess I could use a few steps. Walked in it was very loud where they wanted to seat us under the canopy where there were some unruly bar patrons so they brought us to a quieter area. We sat for a long while before being greeted by our server. But we still wanted to give it a shot. We ordered poutine with portobello mushrooms and the three tables around us got their full meals before we got our appetizer. Then, she took our main course order and like the app, the food took forever and we are usually very patient. The server was super nice but just was very slow and the fries in the poutine were cold. The main course was a root salad that my wife thought was pretty good with turnips and vinaigrette. I had clam chowder and calamari/shrimp dish ... I paid almost 20 bucks for the calamari and got about 5 pieces and 4 small shrimp and the chowder had no flavor. We then asked for a box to put her salad in and the waitress forgot. Until she realized as she was dropping off the check. I don't think we will be back .. maybe just for the outdoor patio ambiance but, not the food.

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Run of the Mill Public House & Brewery
Run of the Mill Public House & Brewery
Run of the Mill Public House & Brewery - Outside

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This is one of those reviews where it's an easy 5 star and you know you won't be able to use enough…read morewords to describe the food. French Toast - 10/10 Best french toast we ever had. The bread is out of this world and is perfect for making french toast. The bread is challah bread from a local bakery. Every component of this french toast is perfect. The outside of the bread has a nice crust while the inside is warm and custardy but not too soggy. The butter and syrup are really good as well and they do not skimp. Bacon - 10/10 It is possibly the best bacon I have ever had. It might have been it was cooked to perfection that day or we were just at the right place at the right time. To me this is saying a lot because we all eat and have had a ton of bacon in our lives. I mean of course the bacon was good but it's not that simple. It was crispy while parts of it were still tender with a great chew. It also had a great smoke flavor. Most bacons say, "smoked." This bacon actually had a smokey flavor with wasn't artificial and paired so well with the coffee and sweet breakfast items. Pancakes - 9.4 The cook and tenderness of the pancake was fantastic. Again, the butter they serve is great and pairs well with the pancakes. The only hang up we had is the pancakes have a lemon flavor we weren't expecting. It didn't ruin the pancake however, we wished the lemon flavor wasn't there. Coffee - 10/10 The coffee is ground second prior to being brewed. It's not just your typical diner or breakfast spot coffee. Outside of a drink containing espresso, this was maybe the best cup of coffee we had at a restaurant. There was something different about this coffee as well. Maybe the atmosphere, the service, the weather and the food actually being amazing contributed to how great everything was. This place will definitely be added to the top 15-20 places I have visited so far.

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Palace Diner - The middle of the diner.

The middle of the diner.

Palace Diner - Chicken Sandwich

Chicken Sandwich

Palace Diner - The Palace Diner exterior.

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