My spouse and I visited this restaurant in pursuit of some good old BBQ. I called the restaurant prior to arrival and ask if it had BBQ. I was told yes. However, after traveling to the restaurant and ask for BBQ I was told by the Cashier/Host that they only do BBQ once a month and they was not serving it on that day. That's a result of poor training. Clearly, the staff is not on the accord. I explained that I had called and what was said. I was told sorry. Therefore, my spouse and I settle for something a cheeseburger and a daily meal/special pork sandwich and baked beans. Both meals was horrible. We do not recommend Ray's of Monticello, Arkansas . read more

Sincerely the closest to concession stand food I have had anywhere not at a ball park. This place has been open for a very long time, using the same equipment run by the same family. They claim to specialize in hamburgers, but what is special or unique about a standard hamburger I can get anywhere in town or even make myself at home? Is there some kind of special seasoning I wasn't tasting? The food was below average, service is non-existent because the place is usually staffed by high school students, and the menu is so full of fried items, it's a wonder no one has had a heart attack here. Speaking of the menu, it's way too big. It's almost like certain items are there to satisfy the craving of one or two customers a week. The options are, again, all fried or salted to the extreme. No healthy options at all. read more

The barbeque cant be beat. It is easily the best I've ever had. Catfish, fried shrimp and burgers are amazing too. Don't forget to order a malt! read more

I think this is one of those places that's been around so long just because it's been around so long. The food is no better than what you'd get at a concession stand. It's not bad, it's just not that good. read more

What was I thinking. Right off, the staff were very unwelcoming. These two slovenly back country gen-Y geniuses are the "give you a dirty look as you order because you're inconveniencing them in the middle of a Candy Crush game" type. If you thought "those underrated hole in the wall places are the hidden gems", you have not scored here. The American Cuisine (slop) they serve is pretty on par with edible diner food. No hot sauce within reach peeved me, c'mon it's a BBQ joint. I know the bar isn't high in the land where sleeping with your sister is fair game but dude have decency for those of us traveling through. read more

I have a few negatives and a few positives about Ray's. I have been there many times and have always enjoyed the food; my recommendations being the burgers and the baked potato salad are both wonderful. The bad part is there isn't a lot of service and you do feel like you are inconveniencing the staff by asking for a refill. read more

4 stars for Monticello. Good selection, hometown environment, 3rd best burgers behind, city drug, and breakers. Little expensive as well. But good place. read more

A Monticello tradition, it's all good! Friendly service at the order window and cooked to your order food. Great burgers and bar b q

Excellent service. Burgers are always good along with the homemade onion rings. Definitely one of my favorite places to go! Always will come back read more

Definitely the BEST fast food in town, maybe a bit old fashion and a bit run down looking. But the food is usually good and the place is usually busy. Seriously if you want fast food in Monticello it is one of the best choices. My family gets take out from here regularly and even eats in occasionally. read more

This restaurant is truly a place you go for the novelty not the food. Although the food was as if it were in a ballpark it was nice to visit because we have family nearby. You don't eat at many places that have been open since 1962. read more

My wife and I had to go to Monticello on a Monday, and I had always heard good things about Ray's, so we decided to try it for lunch. I had read some bad reviews about bad service and waitresses handling food with bare hands, and those reviews were spot on. We had a sleeping baby in the car, so I went in to order while she waited in the car with the baby. The first thing that struck me was how expensive it was. 2 jumbo cheeseburgers, a regular onion ring, and a regular Cajun fries was $14.99! No drinks! Just the food! The waitress also threw the $5.01 into my hand like another review had said. I thought, well, if the food was as good as people say it would be worth it. While waiting 20 minutes for my food, I saw a waitress, who had just handled money, picking up fried pies with her bare hands and serving them to customers, who weren't phased by it, so I assume this is the norm. I finally received the food and we went to Sonic for some ice waters to drink. The burgers were very good, the meat seemed fresh and the cheese was melted perfectly, but the double battered onion rings and Cajun fries both had NO FLAVOR! I couldn't believe it. We just ate the burgers, threw away the sides, called it a lesson learned, and wished we had ordered sonics burger and onion rings for $2.99. If you want a burger, get that, but pass on the sides. read more

my husband took me on a date here and it was delicious we only spent 13.00 the Service was awesome food was super good very decent prices I am definitely going back the food is huge and and taste amazing read more

I love Ray's. I am not huge on fried food, but this place is really awesome. they have a fried shrimp dinner that is so good.

Didn't realize Ray's is a hamburger place. Not many healthy choices. Nice and clean and cheerful. Reminds me of a burger place before McDonald's and Burger King. It was reasonably priced. My husband had a hamburger and I had a bowl of chili. They didn't know what eating gluten-free is. Great place for a group to gather! read more

Rays has been in Monticello since 1964. Still serving the very best in burgers,BBQ,catfish and homemade onion rings. I go by Rays when we come home to Monticello. I love me some Rays! read more