THAT... Is hiw you do catfish! Thank y'all. We will be back. Full fillets. Good seasoning. Not too much batter... Only thing I would change, is add Okra to the menu. Keep doing what y'all do! read more

We eat here every time we visit Monticello! They have the best fish in town ! A local hot spot read more

Quick service, best peach fried pies around. Great place to eat. Been coming here since I was a child. Highly recommend!

Great food. Great service. Clean establishment. When we first moved here to Arkansas, we visited based on the sign out front stating they have been there for so many years. They did not disappoint. We will keep supporting. read more

Food was very good. service was efficient and pleasant. Lunch was really busy. Its not fancy, just good.

Everything good very nice and cool spot happy I stopped by and ate. Service was great too

A legend. Consistently good food... catfish, burgers, fries among my favorites. Fed me during college days. Feeding me during retirement.

What can i say. Rays is like a blast from the past. Anytime i go to Monticello, i must get a fish sandwich! I love the fish coating and they fry it perfectly to my liking. The service is always great. Everyone is always smiling and helpful. read more

With my family originating in rural Drew County, Arkansas, I have been making annual pilgrimages there since the mid-1960's for some family visits and hunting. Every year we make sure to have dinner one night at Ray's. We live the fried catfish in particular and I love their onion rings as well. Ample portions of fish, two sides, and really good iced tea. Love the family themed service and they are big supporters of the nearby University of Arkansas at Monticello's Bill Weevils. A true Monticello bastion of history and it is always great to see that some things don't need to change. read more

The food is amazing. Try the burger. The service is mixed. There are some great ones and then some not so great ones.

Are hear when I was a teenager and lived in the area. I was passing thru and decided to drop in for old time's sake. Loved the nostalgia. Service was great and quick considering it was lunch time. I ordered a burger, fries and drink. Food came out hot. Frieda were good. Burger was good, with that old fashion burger flair. Stop in and enjoy. read more

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Having lived here since 1984, Ray's is still considered to be the GOAT as far as restaurants in our great state b/c of the delicious food, friendly service, family atmosphere, & great portions at a fair price not to mention Elvis was a big fan of Ray's back in the day!! Grade earned: A+, gold star, smiley face! read more

I'm a pretty picky eater but I just love Ray's. I absolutely love their chocolate malt and their cajun fries are the best fries I've ever had. Even though there's mostly teens who work there they're mostly all nice great service. Also last I just love the aesthetic of the place just the old timey feeling is amazing also just fun fact, Elvis Presley has been there before. To me that's crazy but yea I love Ray's read more

We were returning home from Little Rock, seen this cafe and decided to give it a try, believe me it didn't disappoint, It was Monday and we try the lunch special, could not have asked for a better sandwich, mustard potato salad, and beans, this will be a place to return later when we travel in that direction read more

Was not as good as I hoped it would be...and their prices were high. The fired pies were good though.

Old fashioned restaurant. Fish sandwhich is delish! Fish plate is crispy and quite tasty. So is pulled pork and baked beans. I wish they had normal mustard potato salad that is creamy. The hunks in the other are sometimes not done. Fried pies and milk shakes are phenomenal. read more

Best burgers and sweet tea! We try and always stop on our way home. Chocolate pies are good too!!!

We enjoy going on every trip to Monticello. The fried pies are the best. Try one of each flavor. Love the chili cheese fries.

Amazing fish , fast service, hot food , glad I didn't go by the lying reviews, it was good , hot and fast . Recommend highly.

Great food, every single time. But it's always really packed and the people taking orders are always rushing you.

Great food. Friendly staff taking orders Have ordered several things on the menu and they have all been wonderful. read more

Food is AWSOME but the service is slightly we called our order In about 9 minutes ahead of time and it still was still not ready it normally takes about five minutes for the food to be ready other than that food was AWSOME I would definitely recommend and the customer service is great read more

Delightful little diner with great service and home cooked food. This diner has everything from burgers and hot dogs to fish and tacos, and don't forget dessert. Unfortunately, they did forget ours we had to ask for it and still never got the ice cream. Also, we ordered peach pie and got apple. There really wasn't anyone there so they weren't overly busy. But, the staff was friendly and the food was good. It is very casual. You order at the counter, get a number, and get your food when they call your number. The baked potato salad was very good and a nice change from the norm. read more

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Ray's is a Monticello tradition. Much more than a hamburger stand--their barbecue is smoked, tender & tasty; their catfish dinner is the best with their own bbq beans & coleslaw. They also have an adjoining dining room that can accommodate large groups. I would give 6 stars to Ray's if possible. read more

Really good catfish not the best but good great coleslaw and hush puppies Really nice staff read more

Ray's - Fish and shrimp - American Near Me - Monticello, Arkansas

I have been coming to Rays since the mid 60's. I keep coming back when I am in Monticello. I have never been disappointed. I ordered fish this evening and waiting on my order to dine in. Very pleasant person behind the counter waited on me. Good again. read more

Ray's - Catfish - American Near Me - Monticello, Arkansas

Great all American food. Ray's has been in business since 1968 and is a favorite among all ages. Quick service @nd clean facility make dining in a real joy. Take out and call in available read more

the food here has no flavor. the food taste like shart. one of the employees rolled their eyes when i asked a question. they are extremely rude and sharty. would not recommend. they don't have good customer service. read more

It's pretty good but overall atmosphere feels Eire and weird and there nachos where terrible

We were passing thru traveling at lunch time saw a ton of car parked at this place so we figured it'd be good and it was great. We both had a jumbo cheeseburger a chili cheese fry and a milkshake everything tasted great. The meat was fresh hand formed patties fully dressed and was under $3 The fries were just frozen seasoned fry's but the chili on top was delicious had some heat to it like chili should have. Took about 7 minutes for them to cook our burgers and make the shakes but it takes a few minutes for fresh stuff. They also had Bbq and fried catfish although I didn't taste it, it looked tasty. read more

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Driving through, swung into Ray's. Ordered Cheeseburger, fries and onion rings. 1. Cost: $45 for 4 burgers, 3 fries, 1 onion ring and 4 drinks. Overpriced. 2. Quality: Only the burger was hot. Fries and Rings cold totally not fresh. Burgers could use some seasoning on patties. Patties were homemade, but small in comparison to the bun. 3. Service: Cashier was super friendly genuinely concerned with making a great impression on guest. Drink girl, was super unhappy to be at work. Passed our drinks as if we annoyed her. 4. Bathroom: Trash can was overflowing. read more

Ray's has a good reputation, but here's the reality (at least in the last few years): 1) The food is overpriced and mediocre 2) The staff, for the most part, are rude, ESPECIALLY if you're making an order to go 3) The restaurant, ESPECIALLY the restroom, is ridiculously hot in the warm months 4) My husband waited over 30 minutes TWICE for a to-go order. Both times this order was the same. Coleslaw, hush-puppies and a fried pie. Simple and quick. They were unapologetic and rude to him both times for their mistake of not making it. I've eaten here MANY time and taken my out-of-town family here when they come to visit. Things need to change. read more

Really like eating here. Good hamburgers and fries. Been in Monticello, Ar since 1964 so they are doing something right. When I come to town I always stop by for a bite to eat!!! My Mom left her phone once and one of the waitresses lived towards Star City, AR so after they closed we meet her half way and she brought us my Mom's phone. A very nice thing to do!!! Worth the stop every time!!' read more

Ray's is a great dive restaurant. There's not much to it, but there doesn't have to be. The food speaks loud and clear! I've passed by Ray's I don't know how many times. I had opportunity to be going back and forth for Dallas for a couple of months during the end of last year. I was looking for a quick lunch, but not fast food, My dad told to stop by Ray's. The menu is quite large. There's a little bit of everything up on the menu. But I kept ordering the same few items over and over. First was the hamburger, these are just good ol' fashioned burgers. Large and juicy. And fries. Nothing fancy going on here, they just get you with what appeared to be a 70/30 beef patty and fresh veggies on a soft bun. Bam!! Done. The second thing that got me was the Catfish. Crispy & dark brown. This is about as fresh as it gets without catching and cooking it yourself. Lastly was the Fried Apple Pie...HOT! HOT! HOT! And soooo good! Great local dive! Now I stop almost every time I go through Monticello. read more

Yummy! I love to buy BBQ by the pound to take home and make my own sandwiches. However, during my last visit, my mother and I ordered our food to go. We waited more than 30 min while other people repeatedly ordered and received their food before us. When we complained they seemed unconcerned. They also made our drinks and sat them aside when we ordered. They sat there the whole 30 min watering down. Customer service here is never that great, but because of this recent experience we will not return for a while. read more

Stopped here as we were passing through Monticello. The bathroom was disgusting. Looked as if it hasn't been cleaned in months. Urine was all over toilet and the floor. Around bottom of toilet so so gross. Smell was horrific. The entry door into Rays has about an inch gap on top. It's black from filth so are the base boards. Wish I would have went to bathroom before I ordered because I would've walked straight out. Girl behind counter was very sweet. read more

We got the catfish. It was really good. My boyfriend got onion rings, which tasted like they were refried. He said hands-down they were the worst onion rings he has ever tried. The baked beans were great. I didn't like the hush puppies. The main problem with this place is the customer service. The two girls taking orders didn't smile once. They acted annoyed if you had the nerve to ask a question about the menu. I had to laugh at just how bad the service was. It was almost like a comedy skit! read more

Completely underwhelmed. Service was slow and not particularly friendly. We ordered burgers and fries and it took about 20 minutes to get our food even though there was no one waiting in front of us. (And only a few people after us.) The food was nothing special: typical pre-made frozen burger patties and lackluster frozen restaurant fries. The decor was typical dive decor and (unfortunately) included a blaring tv. I've been told the bbq sandwiches are better than the burgers, but the service was so poor I won't be hurrying back. read more

Just passing thru and stopped to eat. Hubby got a burger and homemade onion rings. They were so good. I got a fish dinner with baked beans and fantastic baked potato salad. Good good, fast service and friendly staff! read more

Burgers were great! Cajun fries were ok. But the fried pies are A-MAAAA-ZING! Don't forget to eat the fried pies!! read more

Ray's - Menu - American Near Me - Monticello, Arkansas