Old school neighborhood tavern connected to a full service deli. Uhh, two of my favorite types of establishments in one? Heck ya! On my recent visit, I tried the Rachel sando. It's like a Reuben only with Cole slaw instead of Sauerkraut. Served warm on Rye of course. So good! I give it a 9 of 10 only one demerit for no pickle on the side. Call me a purist. read more

I have been going to Rays for 3 years. I usually get the Dimitri and add Chicken or Turkey. It is an expensive sandwich so I rarely treat myself. Sadly, Today will be my last time going to Rays. The sandwich I got today was so SMALL. It was TINY. The bread could not have been smaller. It seems they switched bread or something? It was barely worth the price before but definitely not anymore. Very bummed. I try to support local but it's just too $$$$& for what you get. read more

We ordered online for pick-up in store: Dimitri Special: Toasted sliced sourdough with havarti cheese, pickled jalapeno, sun dried tomato, chimichuri, avocado, Cucumber, lettuce, tomato, aioli and house dressing. *hold the chimichuri (sounds delicious but we needed easy eating on the go!) Our sandos were ready and paid for when we arrived - easy peasey. Toasted bread and fresh veggies - delicious! We grabbed a few drinks from the cold case, paid for them and were on our way. Rays is an old-school, family-owned deli with wood interior - a local gem in Petaluma. I wouldn't have stumbled upon this on my own, but glad my friend from Petaluma recommended it. If you're in the area looking for a sandwich, check them out. read more

Ray's Delicatessen & Tavern - Delis Near Me - Petaluma, California

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Delicious sandwiches and great vibes! I stopped by Ray's during the Butter & Egg Days festivities in downtown Petaluma, and it was the perfect lunch spot. I highly recommend the Dimitri sandwich...so good! My boyfriend had the turkey, cranberry, and brie and loved it. Ray's is a local classic, definitely worth a visit if you haven't been! read more

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It's hard to explain why these sandwiches are so good. You look under the bun and they seem straight forward, but the sandwiches just work. Maybe it's the Rays roll that makes them so good I'm not sure. However they are tasty and maybe more importantly they are consistent. Few tips call in to order for pick up if you're on a short lunch break. Also if possible sit at the bar it's great. Third if you arrive when the nearby school gets off you might have a wait. read more

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I forgot how much I love Ray's. I haven't been here in a while & suggested it to my friends today- everyone loved it. This is clearly a popular locals joint which is cool. The servers were all super friendly and down to earth. The prices are quite reasonable and portions substantial. I was pleased to see so many options for a vegetarian. I had the Demetri and it was fantastic. My friends shared a liver worst sandwich and raved about it. I love the funky decor-ambience here too. My friends agreed they'd definitely come back here. read more

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It's my first time here and I already know I'll come back again! I tried the pecan salad which is the best pecan salad I have ever had! It has generous amount of candy pecans and fresh salad. It was so good that I forgot to take a picture! There are lots of sandwich selections. Everything is served in Togo box which I thought is convenient for any leftovers to go! It's in a residential neighborhood with a bar inside. Draft beer is refreshing. You can sit in the bar or plenty of outdoor seatings. Staff is friendly and the atmosphere is interesting. Definitely give it a try if you love beer and sandwiches! Oh and salad!!! read more

Ray's Delicatessen & Tavern - Delis Near Me - Petaluma, California

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I visited Ray's recently because I've heard so much about it since I started working in Petaluma a few months ago. Apparently, it's a local institution - and now I know why! On one side of the place, you can sit at a low-lit bar and indulge. On the other side, a well-lit and awesome deli that's serving up some unique stuff. The whole place is casual, wood accents, clean, friendly and feels like home. When I walked in, I was quickly greeted by a person who actually owns or runs the restaurant. She was super friendly and patient with me as I looked over the menu. Then, because I couldn't decide, she offered a few suggestions: Argentinian Hot Dog and Kryptonite sandwich. Unfortunately, I forgot to snap a pic of the sandwich, but it had chicken breast (grilled, not breaded), it was cheesy and served on great bread (I think sourdough). I recently transplanted from Jersey. So I know my sandwiches - this is a really good sandwich! I got the picture of the hot dog, but it's gourmet, layered and hard to see what's on it without taking a bite - it's delicious! I will be back, 100 more times! read more

Ray's Delicatessen & Tavern - Argentinian Hot Dog - Delis Near Me - Petaluma, California

Great food service sucks was there with one other person ahead of me and still had to wait over a half hour for one sandwitch I would suggest to call it in ahead of time what a bummer read more

Legendary. Best sandwich shop in petaluma by far and one of the best bars in California. If you don't know Rays you're not really from the North Bay. Legendary doesn't do it justice. read more

Rays would fit into the dive category, opened in 1946 and not much changed since. This is a bar delli with a reputation for good food and reasonable prices. Had to give it a try, based on local recommendations. One room is just the bar. Two small tables in the window. Other room is the dining room. Or you can sit outside, but this day it was 100 degrees, so we opted to go with air conditioning, which did not work well, but did work. Menu is quite extensive, mostly focused on sandwiches and booze. Categories are: build your own deli sandwiches ($9.50), specialty sandwiches ($12 - 15), vegetarian sandwiches ($12 - 15), chicken sandwiches ($13 - 14), hot dogs ($8 - 12), and salads ($4 - 15). Service was great, warm and friendly and the food was excellent. We understood why Ray's has been in business for as long as we have been alive. read more

Great spot to chill with friends after work. I haven't had the food but all my friends from Petaluma have said it is delicious. Bar tenders are friendly and attentive. read more

The sandwiches we had were just ok. I appreciate the effort for sure. Just not blown away or feel like this is THE spot. Longer than suggested wait time didn't help matters. Again, ok meal. Not a waste of money. read more

My colleagues and I had been up in Santa Rosa in the morning, so we stopped for lunch on the way to visit Walker Creek Ranch. I had done some research and proposed that we choose between Ray's and two other spots in Petaluma. The consensus was to get sandwiches, so Ray's it was. It took a little longer than I expected for the sandwiches to be ready -- two of the three of us had finished our drinks by that point. I won't fault Ray's for this, as we didn't say we were in a rush. Just be mindful if you go and don't have a lot of time. I'll give Ray's credit: each of the sandwiches contained a healthy amount of meat. There were a few things that could have been better, though. A Reuben is my go-to choice at any deli, but I ordered the Rachel for a change. There was nothing wrong with it; however, it wasn't anything to write home about, either. My colleague who ordered the Reuben reported there was not enough Russian dressing. I felt similarly about the Rachel. My colleague who ordered the turkey avocado special seemed to liked hers the most, but she did note that it was not actually spicy as the menu described. It is hardly a big deal, but I can't remember the last time I ordered a deli sandwich and it didn't come with a pickle. The one other thing to note was the Reuben and Rachel, which were supposed to be served hot, didn't seem hot to either of us. My team had a decent lunch -- I'll generously round up to four stars. read more

Ray's Delicatessen & Tavern - Rachel sandwich on Marble Rye -- it made me think of Seinfeld. - Delis Near Me - Petaluma, California

Everyone working at Ray's was so nice and helpful. Love the local feeling/ambiance that's casual and friendly, and everyone working there was so helpful from what bread paired best with our sandwich choices to what were the best flavored Yerba Mate's available that day. Great sandwich choices, drink choices, and not shown was a delicious Mac salad. read more

Ray's Delicatessen & Tavern - Fig and Brie Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Petaluma, California

The Rueben and Rachel are both delicious go-to's at Ray's. I've tried a couple other sandwiches here, which were good, but whenever I'm in the mood for a Rueben I head over to Ray's! There are several tables outside and inside there's a bar. The service has always been pleasant. A couple poorly timed visits led to a rush from a few teens that came over either during their lunch or after school. Outside of there being a bit of a rush, it was the usual lovely experience. read more

We stopped by here for a lunch after finding it right down the street from a cheese tour. We were starving so just wanted to find whatever decent looking food we could. There's tons of options available and we ended up getting the Keokuk sandwich ($12) and Ray's Hot Pastrami sandwich ($10). It was a 20 minute wait with the lunchtime orders going on, but well worth it when both sandwiches came out nice and hot. I'm not sure if it's because of how hungry we were, but the sandwiches were delicious! Full of flavor and not dry at all. The Keokuk was my favorite because of how packed full of veggies it was. The food here definitely exceeded all our expectations! read more

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Rays deli was delicious. I had such an awesome experience here as a first timer. Menu has a variety of delicious choices, salads, sandwiches etc. I am a turkey sandwich kind of a guy (I know, boring) and the owner, who's a sweetheart BTW, suggested a sandwich they are known for: Keoku Sandwich. I was so happy with my choice I really wanted to get another one. They have indoor and outdoor sitting area or food to go if you are in a rush for lunch. They got beers, wine and tons of can non alcoholic drinks. Give this awesome place a try! I am sure you will love it! read more

Ray's Delicatessen & Tavern - Famous Keoku sandwich - Delis Near Me - Petaluma, California

Ray's Deli is a staple of Petaluma and has been around since 1947. That's when you know they are doing it right! They serve up specialty sandwiches, soups and salads all made with local ingredients. I recently stopped by with a friend after hiking at Helen Putnam. From the moment I walked up I could tell this was a local's spot. They were pretty busy for a Sunday afternoon. People were hanging out inside and outside and picking up orders they placed to go. In addition to being a deli they offer craft beer and wines. I choose the Mediterranean vegetarian specialty sandwich which came on a soft roll and was loaded with artichoke hearts, olive tapenade, sun dried tomato, pesto mayo, feta cheese and lettuce. I really enjoyed my sandwich, and the price was very reasonable too! I can't wait to come back again soon to try more of their menu! read more

This was the last stop on our Sonoma County weekend girls' trip, and I'm so happy it ended on a high note. The staff here is welcoming, helpful and friendly, and even the regular customers waiting in line were friendly and helpful too! First off, being the age of 'rona, good protocols are followed here with all staff and customers wearing masks and good distance kept between people in line and the seating outside. With that note out of the way, let's get to the sandwiches! Upon recommendations by staff and regulars, my friend chose a Dmitri (w/ham added) and I ordered a Hot Ham & Jalapeno. We were both very happy with these choices. The Dmitri was HUGE, perhaps because my friend ordered it with meat included, which it doesn't typically include, but it definitely required some minor deconstruction in order to take a bite. Even so, my friend finished every deconstructed morsel. My hot sandwich was perfect, exactly what I needed on the chilly/rainy afternoon. I'd like to note that with the American cheese and hot-sweet relish, this Ham & Jalapeno is the closest I've tasted to a Korean-style street toast in the area - add scrambled egg and you'd nail it. I would absolutely order this sandwich again and look forward to returning to Ray's again in the future! read more

Ray's Delicatessen & Tavern - Dmitri sandwich w/added ham - Delis Near Me - Petaluma, California

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Good food, nice seating. Friendly service and atmosphere. Great variety of sandwiches hotdogs. read more

Ray's Delicatessen & Tavern - Menu 3/18/23 - Delis Near Me - Petaluma, California

Today the Justins Mad was absolutely perfect ! Always fresh ingredients, Yum Yum Yum! Ordering online and stopping in to grab he sandwich was seamless and the customer service is smears friendly and welcoming. We gobbled this sandwich up before I could snap a photo it was delicious!! We will be back for sure! I just love that Rays Roll The Justin's Mad has: Chicken breast, jack cheese, pepperoncinis, onion sundried tomato, mayo, tomato & lettuce served hot on a Fresh Ray's roll. Mmmmmm... read more

My friend raved about Ray's and we were in town so a visit seemed appropriate. It definitely has a "neighborhood icon" feel to it, with lots of locals hanging out and enjoying beers and sandos. It was a little after noon and the place was packed. We were told that it would be a 30+ minute wait for the sandwiches and they weren't wrong. I had hoped the wait for my Rachel would make it all worthwhile but alas, it was not to be. The sandwich was smallish and a bit dry. The quality of the ingredients seemed good but it was nothing special. Maybe I picked the wrong day, time or sandwich. I might try it again in the future, just to see if I missed out. read more

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Great salads and great service! Went here weekly for awhile and it was consistently wonderful.

excellent food, large portions The Rachel was a perfect sandwhich would definitely recommend this deli

The manager was very helpful in assisting us with how much to order for a large party. They even went in early to make sure the order was done and fresh for us when we needed it. Awesome sandwiches too btw! Love the Roast Beef special. read more

This place is pretty good. The service is nice. I was pretty dissatisfied with the French dip. The au jus was very oily and bland and had what looked and tasted like cooked Italian seasoning. The meat to bread ratio was laughable and overall the whole sandwich was flavorless. The other sandwich we got was very good. read more

Ray's Delicatessen & Tavern - Keokuk sandwich. So delicious - Delis Near Me - Petaluma, California

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What a great deli! Quality sandwiches that the whole family loves, low prices, and a really good supply of chips, drinks, and great beers on tap. Fairly copious outdoor seating also. What's not to like? read more

Ray's Delicatessen & Tavern - Pop's pesto chicken sandwich - Delis Near Me - Petaluma, California

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The Rueben was only so so and small for what one might expect from a deli. The bread did a lot of heavy lifting as the contents of the sandwich were surprisingly "mild". The service was acceptable, and they did bring our orders to our table which was considerate, but there wasn't even the offer of a receipt at the register. Upon review, I was a little offended to discover that it would have been cheaper to order my exact sandwich as a custom order instead of the listed Rueben. We sat outside and while there wasn't enough shade for our large group to sit together, a smaller group wouldn't have an issue with seating. read more

Finally made time to try this place out!! The Keokuk sandwich is amazing!! Will definitely be back to try out more of the menu! Great service, thank you!! read more

Ray's Delicatessen & Tavern - The Keokuk!! - Delis Near Me - Petaluma, California

Everyone loves a great sandwich...and Petaluma has its fair share but every once in a while you discover a new one and just have to smile and go Wow! This place makes their own bread to go with their amazing sandwiches. I had one of their chicken sandwiches which I can't remember the name of right now cause I'm stoned .. but it was absolutely mouth watering delicious. I can't wait to go back! read more

Ray's Delicatessen & Tavern - The Popeye - Delis Near Me - Petaluma, California

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I took my friend here today and super impressed with how delicious the sandwiches were here. What a hidden gem Off the beaten path. It was a beautiful day so we decided to go out for sandwiches and I had heard of this place for many years, but never tried it out. Both my friend and I were super surprised and definitely will be back again. I ordered the kryptonite and my friend a turkey sandwich both outstanding we loved it. If you're in the area, definitely go in & and grab a bite to eat. read more

Cool little place with a local vibe. Nice outdoor seating area and an old school bar if you feel like having a drink. Great sandwiches!

Great sandwich options and quality ingredients. Ham and Brie also favorite for group. When pass through town take time to drive inland to west Petaluma for food. Only negative some of roles were bit dry, but sliced breads no issue. Also dog friendly outside. Strong recommend. read more

Loud children running wild outside and sitting at the bar crying and acting out. It was like a daycare on coffee and sugar. Horrible atmosphere for lunch, never again. read more

This is my absolutely go-to sandwich place in all of Sonoma County. If you are looking for some delicious sandwiches at really reasonable prices, look no further. I always get the Keokuk and Kryptonite and have never gone wrong with those two options. Each sandwich contains a generous amount of fresh ingredients and is perfectly made. Despite having had the sandwiches multiple times, I have never had a bad experience. The only thing I would recommend is ordering your sandwich in advance as the wait time can get pretty long; especially during the lunch rush. As long as you do that, you should be good to go. If you end up with a longer wait time, you can always go explore the beautiful Westside of Petaluma while you wait. Check this place out the next time you have a hankering for sandwiches. read more

So far I've only tried the Hot Ham & Jalepeno and the Reuben. Although there are numerous sandwiches I hope to try, I end up always ordering the Hot Ham! The place and the people are great- happy to support. read more

Ray's Delicatessen & Tavern - Hot Ham & Jalapeño - Delis Near Me - Petaluma, California

This place has been around for years and everyone knows you should expect to wait ~20 minutes to get your sandwich. I arrived outside the business 2 minutes before open, and first in line. I ordered a turkey and avocado sandwich, hoping a simple sandwich would be ready quickly. While I waited, people were walking in to get their sandwiches. It was clear that they prioritized phone orders over people coming into their physical business. I finally got my sandwich after 35 minutes. When I opened it, the bread was smashed and mushy and there was an obscene amount of mayo soaking the bread and oozing out the side. It was inedible without a fork. Very disappointed and honestly, that will be my last time going there. read more

Came for the first time with fam. Build your own was a great way to start. Husband got the Popeyes sandwich he loved it. 5 y/o loved her ham and cheese. read more

Ray's Delicatessen & Tavern - Delis Near Me - Petaluma, California

This place is yummy. The sandwiches! The 10,000 things on the menu! The conviviality! Great neighborhood sandwich shop, nothing fancy except some of the bottled sodas, everything delicious. I wish they were open later. read more