I went to Ray's with a bunch of coworkers prior to a rafting trip. There aren't a ton of dining options in Green River, but several people said "Eat at Ray's!" We had 15ish in our group, so they seated us in the rear section of the restaurant, up close to the pool tables. It was a tight fit, but we were glad we could sit together. Ray's half-pound burgers are the main attraction on the menu. I got a bacon cheeseburger, and it was meaty. The bacon was disappointing...thin, flavorless and wimpy. I liked the fries, and our group was happy that they had squeeze bottles of "fry sauce" a-plenty. There were a few flies zipping around the bar, and it wasn't the tidiest place I've ever been to, but the restroom was very large and clean. If I needed to make a pitstop (or quick change of clothes) in Green River, I might eat at Ray's just for the restroom. It's definitely not the best burger I've paid $10 bucks for, but its worth a try if you're famished on your way back from Moab. read more

Had a bacon cheeseburger. The great thing is that it's all hand-done. Slices tomatoes, onions, and hand pressed burger. The burger was cooked to a solid medium, but surprisingly, it was just a touch dry. Also, the bacon and the cheese were a bit light. That said, the fries were fantastic! And a selection of some great beers. My wife and I split the Niger and we were both full. Definitely a place to stop when traveling through. read more

Ray's Tavern - Burgers Near Me - Green River, Utah

After traveling and skiing for a couple of days ( purgatory and telluride) I was looking forward to a great burger and fries with an ice cold beer!!! That is just what you get at rays! The staff are always running around and the service is great! I am always excited to stop in green river and eat at rays!!! Can't wait for my next adventure so I can stop and eat at rays read more

Ray's Tavern - Cold beer, bacon cheese burger and fries! So good can't put it down !!! - Burgers Near Me - Green River, Utah

Best burger is an under statement. And the same goes for the service, wonderful choice. Highly recommend.

Wish I would have seen the reviews for the burgers. Would have tried one. The ribeye, 31.19, is really not worth it. All said and done $40. A bit pricey for this restaurant and nothing that stands out for $40! read more

We were nearing the end of a massive two-day drive and were feeling hungry. Problem: where in the middle of nowhere does one find nourishment? After a desperate yelp search, Ray's Tavern showed up like an oasis in the proverbial desert. The exterior is nothing much and may even deter would-be patrons from entering. But go inside! Ray's is a simple dive-y bar and grill, complete with beautiful wooden booths polished to a shine and pool tables in the back. Menu options are limited to burgers and (hand-cut) fries and drink offerings are also restricted (but are decent microbrews). We ordered the hamburger and chicken burger with coleslaw and fries (burgers come with your choice of side) and all were generously portioned and very yummy. The fries in particular were really good: hand-cut, skin-on, and fresh! We finished our lunch with a piece of homemade apple pie à la mode -- again, very good. Sadly, this tavern is located in a teeny tiny town that seems to be dying. I believe that Ray's is THE local hangout spot because it probably is the ONLY hangout spot in Green River....that said, Ray's would hold its own almost anywhere due to its dive-bar charm, personable servers, and good food. read more

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Wow...I cannot understand how someone could give this place a bad review! Everything and everyone were wonderful!!! The steak was melt in your mouth charcoaled goodness. My only regret is that I am just passing through town and Ray's can't become my go to place!!! read more

I stopped by Rays after a few days on the Colorado River, and their burger really hit the spot. I had the garden burger with fries, and it was just a simple, delicious burger. The setting is what you'd expect from a small town burger joint - casual and friendly. I'll stop by again if I'm ever Green River. read more

Great ambiance! The steaks are good, the burgers are good, and a wonderful selection of beers. Also--the Ray's house glasses are $4.00 each with a cool logo--good for gifts for the folks back home. The fries taste home-made, meaning they're not twice-cooked, and the salads are ehhh. But Ray's is a real find, and Green River is a good place to stop, raft the river, and enjoy the scenery. Go across the street to Desert Flavors for real home-made like in New York gelato (peach and watermelon are especially good) and ice cream. Buy a watermelon on your way out of town. read more

5 stars if you are into river running. 4 if you are not. The place is Fried and True. Great Burgers, especially after a river trip. Great atmosphere and the walls are covered with older whitewater pictures and outfitter T Shirts. Excellent Service, great classic burger with grilled bun and homemade french fries and homemade coleslaw. We ran into neighbors (from Flagstaff) it has an excellent following that spans the generations. read more

Great food and great atmosphere! Love their burgers! We stop here every time we come through Green River.

Solid American bar with a top range of beers on tap & delicious (full) 1/2lb burgers. I went for the bacon & cheese. Everything you could ask for in a burger. Also checkout the awesome White-Water T-shirt collection framed along the walls. Happy to put on the Champions League soccer for us too which was appreciated. read more

I should start out by letting you know that I don't really eat meat or fries and don't really drink beer. But I'm in middle of nowhere desert utah so I ordered a burger with fries and a nice local micro brew. It was all done so right. A great tasting burger with nice cut fries. and the beer was fabulous. I didn't love the coleslaw, but who the hell comes to Utah for 'slaw. This is meat country, cowboy! One thing to note, most of the reviews say it's a local hangout, but I only really saw tourists, maybe this was why the staff was not so friendly... or maybe that's their gimmick. read more

Great price, great burgers, friendly service. This will definitely be our go to when we pass through Green River. Our burgers were thick and perfectly cooked and the kids enjoyed some chicken tenders. It is always nice to get back to that famous Utah fry sauce. It never disappoints, and neither did Ray's. read more

Great food! No social distancing though. The food took a little while to come but it was worth it! If you have a problem with people not wearing masks I would not recommend this place. But otherwise the food was good! read more

What a nice little place for dinner. I had the ribeye and my son had a bacon burger. Both were delightful. And yes hey have fry sauce!!!!! read more

Have been going to rays for 30 years. Burgers are still good. The staff seemed irritated to serve us the three times we visited there this summer. Will not be going back . This is the end of a cherished rafting ritual read more

Best burger around! Yummy home cut fries. Waitress was a cutie. Chicken sandwich was real breast of chicken. Very accommodating, fast service. Definitely will return next time in town. You should too!! read more

Only 3 or 4 sit down restaurants located inside green river. Not that many selections, I got the fish which was bit salty. My wife got the hamburger and she said it was very good. Friendly staff and price is reasonable. read more

No one here long time waiting for service and food take to long for just a sandwich waiter totally ignore us don't even bother to see if we need any drinks just a simple sandwich and it is tasteless here waiting for my drink chucking never again my first and last time read more

Best burger place. Always look forward to my visit. The polygamy porter goes perfectly with a bacon and cheddar burger!

It may have been the two hour hike in the hot Goblin Valley desert but, Ray's was the perfect dinner! The cheeseburger was very, very good. The bun in particular was tasty, soft and dense. The fries have skins on which I like. I had an amazing gluten free beer called Mission Impossible but, I must disagree with the folks saying this place has a great micro brew selection. They have all Uinta has to offer which is good...but I was hoping for some out of state micro brews as well. No biggie. I will go back to this place for sure! read more

Ray's street looks like it came straight out of my deserted hometown of Meriden, KS. But we didn't have anything this fun in Meriden. I sat at the bar, where a perfectly matronly bartender served me two beers and a cheeseburger, and then talked me into a slice of apple pie. I loved every minute of it. read more

Great cheeseburgers, fries are incredible, and fresh cole slaw. Ray's Tavern is my choice in Green River!

This place probably gets its Yelper stars because there is absolutely nothing anywhere else nearby for miles and miles of cross-country driving... so you're famished into thinking it's the best burger in UT. If you like your patty pretty well cooked and topped with American cheese, this is your spot and you can enjoy it on a very sunny patio. Non-ironic points for good fries, some sort of mayo-ketchup-special sauce in a squeeze bottle on the table, dirtbikes on the menu, and the charming selection of decades-old family excursion rafting t-shirts that serve as wall decor. Love the local flavor, too - almost exclusively frequented by wildland firefighters, rafting guides, and leathers. Enjoy! read more

Ray's Tavern - Burgers Near Me - Green River, Utah

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As others have mentioned, there are not many options in Green River. We had a large group that went to Ray's. The service was excellent. The food was just okay. Not bad, but nothing to write home about. I had the NY Strip and a baked potato. It was fine and served it's purpose. Had the apple pie for desert, and it was good. They had some nice micro brews to choose from the tap. It's a tavern, so don't expect anything even as fancy as you'd get at a chilies or similar. But that was perfectly okay for our group because we could get a little loud and no one cared. Several members of our group stayed late and played pool. I would definitely go to Ray's again, but mostly because of the very casual atmosphere and friendly service. read more

Only been here once, and my wife and I both ate the burger and fries, so can't comment on other menu items. That said, the burgers were excellent, the fries were truly hand cut as described on the menu, and the service was excellent. Oh, and it was a terrific value. Highly recommended! read more

Good Hamburger, very nice folks. 5 min off of I-70 an hour west of Utah/Colo border - beats Arby's & McD's. Good meat but was a bit over cooked, making BG it dry. But I'll give them another try and update my review then. read more

Tavern! Small menu/ kitchen but great food! I am gluten/ dairy free and was able to get their filet mignon (wrapped in bacon) and a side of ( hand cut) French fries. Their food was really good for Tavern food, the FM was juicy and cooked to perfection. The fries were super yummy too! Everyone who works here is very nice! We will be back. read more

There's not much to say about his place except for the fact that my family has been coming here for 50+ years and we have yet to be disappointed Definitely recommend if you are passing through town read more

A bit overpriced, but very tasty food. Stopped here on the way to Arches Nat'l Park. It's kind of a diner/pub place populated with locals, as well as bikers and other travelers along I-70. As I said, for a 'bar', the prices were a bit steep, but if you're hungry, you'll forget that very quickly. Moreover, you're rewarded with very tasty dish. And there's nothing wrong with that, is there? :) I would return, and I will...since there's so much more to see in Utah. read more

Not much on the menu but that's a sure sign that the food is fresh or maybe a small kitchen, which i think the whole thing is behind the bar! They have cool log booths. Was surprised to see black olives and a beet on the salad and happy with it's generous portion. Missed my wine but settled for a Corona. Not a great place for kids, with no kids menu. Burgers were awesome as expected from reviews. Baked potato wasn't as fresh as I'd like to get but still edible. Steak tasted and felt like select grade and not worth $26. Would recommend sticking with the burgers. read more

Ray's Tavern - Business is good. It's 9 pm and they are on wait. Hoping it's as good as the reviews suggest. - Burgers Near Me - Green River, Utah

Burger was pretty good. Seems like one of the only places in town still left open for business. Saw a lot of locals here. They have a full bar and whatever game is on TV up... Try it out! read more

Fast service and no non sense. Plenty of seating with casual dining to please any taste buds. Do yourself a favor and stop in for no nonsense dining. read more

Ray's Tavern - Fries are homemade and the beer is cold - Burgers Near Me - Green River, Utah

We stopped in this small town for the night and looked for a restaurant for dinner. We found Ray's Tavern. Had a wonderful meal. Their menu is not extensive, but the pork chops dinner was really good. Service was also very good. Would highly recommend. read more

Every single time we raft the Green River, we stop at Ray's. Nice people. Great food. Small town magic.

You are likely spending the night in Green River going east or west on I70. Ray's is great place for good food at a good price

Love this place. Always stop by when in the area Great service, basic menu but consistent food read more

Ray's Tavern - Burgers Near Me - Green River, Utah

Great burgers! We stopped here after a day at Arches. The burgers were cooked perfectly, good prices and tastes great. Service was fast even with big groups coming in. I would definitely eat here again! read more

Have eaten dinner here several times and always busy. Love the staff and the burgers are filling with those amazing fresh cut fries