Food was good, limited menu. Selection of wine and beer was amazing! Vibe was chill.

Outstanding food and beverage all wrapped into a wine/beer shop. They had live music too, which was pretty amazing. -Everything is prepared fresh. -Excellent wine selection - you can even just grab a bottle and they will cork it for you for $5 (cheaper than drinking two glasses). -Robust beer list to choose from as well. -When it comes to dinner, the biggest challenge we all had was selecting what we wanted because everything looked pretty fantastic. We dined as a group of 18 - adults and young teenage kids - as part of a night out during our travel soccer tournament. We called ahead and got lucky enough to get a table right away as a large group had just left when we were arriving. My son and I were impressed when we walked in and heard a live saxohponist performing. He was incredibly talented and provided a nice background to our dinner experience. The decor is simple, yet perfect for the casual atmosphere in the restaurant and bar. Our server was excellent and very attentive - not an easy thing to do with such a large group of people. I've included some photos of what we ordered, but would definitely get the crab dip appetizer again. Our friends ordered the shrimp appetizer and said it was very good. For dinner, I had the fish tacos - fresh and full of flavor - and very healthy too. My husband had the reuben and it was prepared to perfection. As we were leaving, a few folks said, "I wish we had a place like this close to home. We'd eat there every week." Clearly this place was a hit with our group. read more

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Excellent food service all around. Still dreaming about the smoked fish appetizer. Sandwich also was delicious and huge. Friendly staff too. Can't wait to return. read more

The staff is warm and welcoming and the food is always spot on! Great wine selection to enjoy with your meal

I'm going to try to say this in a nice way because I thoroughly enjoy every visit I have at Ray's...they have some dishes that are absolutely delicious and you can't get enough of, and then they have some dishes that should just be taken off the menu because they are not even close to up to par with the tasty dishes. I'll say one on here, and that is the French dip. Just save yourself the disappointment and order the sarge burger or the seafood trio instead because those are incredible. Great wine and beer selection all around. Only other complaint, and it is a minor one, is that it's always a little too warm in the building. Again, I love going here and any negatives I have stated are purely for the reader of this review's benefit when they visit, and you should visit! They have a great staff that is friendly and helpful, and it is a very exciting place to be. The positives definitely outweigh the minor negatives I have stated. read more

One of top five steaks ever. Waitress was extremely quick and had suggestions to accommodate some of our Japanese members. Wide selection of drinks read more

Excellent and great service; nice selection of wines, limited menu. Love their white bean soup

Great for group events I've attended. Food is tasty and selection of beverages is limitless.

Great selection of drinks. Quaint. Perfect spot to meet up with friends Gotta love where the locals go

Great food. We had a little bit of trouble when our order didn't get put in at first, but the restaurant was very apologetic and brought us out an extra appetizer and drinks. read more

What a great local watering hole! Not only can you sip on a great selection of by the glass wines n beer...you can buy a bottle in their adjoining wine store they will uncork and let the fun begin. Very friendly staff..Now for the food. Super duper yummo!! I smacked my lips devouring a fresh salmon club! Perfectly cooked hot juicy...smack... smack. Served with fresh lightly seasoned greens..triple smack. Calling all that need to head to a local watering hole..moisy up to the bar n enjoy . .quench your thirst, smack your lips...repeat . read more

Great restaurant! Always great food, wine and beer selection is fabulous. Summer evenings on the patio are lovely

Great dinner this evening on a stopover in town. We were in a steak mood and the food definitely does not disappoint. I had the filet with roasted vegetables and sweet potato chips; my husband I ordered ribeye steak with sides. Both were cooked exactly as we wanted them. Nice bottle of cabernet at a reasonable cost, which is unusual and a good accompaniment. Service was good. The only thing stopping me from 5 stars is the noise level. Too many hard surfaces and not enough acoustic panels. But still definitely would go back next time we are in the area. read more

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Ray's is the most impressive and delightful unexpected surprise I've ever happened upon west of 75! This place is a must-try for anyone in the Dayton Metro who appreciates culinary excellence. Ray's (at the time of my visiting) employs a classically trained chef with a heart that translates to the plate. Everything is made from scratch, fresh and gorgeous, and if you have dietary restrictions Ray's is your new BFF. The chef actually came out to meet me (yep, I'm one such annoying customer who goes out and can't eat anything lol) and talk to me about what I love, flavor combinations, and paid such perfect attention to my needs I was beyond just graciously accommodated, but felt humbled by the great deal of care extended! The chef actually asked if he could create me a surprise meal, tailored to my exact restrictions, using the info he gleaned--and created something so beautiful and artistic I was blown away! He even came out to present it. I did NOT expect any of this! I hope he is still there, and I hope he has been so very happy because wow, he deserves it. I do not have a single complaint. Beautiful, classy niche atmosphere that includes a cigar and wine specialty store for connoisseurs of such things, in addition to a beautiful glossy bar. If you're lucky you might discover you've come on a night with music--a musician's gently lilting melody drifting off the acoustic, relaxing waves of vocals that are neither too loud nor distracting, but really give the place an artistic (I'm gonna offer a funny word here considering the fact that I just said it was in a wine and cigar shop) elegance that leaves you feeling enchanted, and like you've discovered something truly special and nobody else knows your secret! It feels somewhat exclusive being so far off the beaten path, but trust me, it's well worth the drive. read more

Excellent food, good service, nice clean & quiet. My favorite place to eat, especially love their salmon dishes. We always enjoy family dinners here & menu is diverse enough to satisfy all. Also a great wine selection. A hidden gem. read more

I'll think twice before I come here again. The service seems to get worse every time we come here.

The more I go here, the more I like it. The walk in beer cooler has more local craft beers than most as well beers from around the country and world. For dinner, I had their Ruben which was very good. Instead of sour kraut they used coleslaw and it was a nice touch. The dressing on the salad was one of the best I've had. My wife also got. Sandwich they call the barnyard - she said it was great but could only finish half of it. Live music on a Saturday night with drinks - give it a try read more

WOW! Can't believe Dayton has a place like this...fresh, organic, not microwaves, fryers or aluminum pans! They actually try to make their patrons healthier! Love it. It's a wine/cigar shop with a bar and restaurant. I ordered a meal for pick up-it was delicious!!!!! They have gluten free breads, dessert, pizza and appetizers. Awesome menu! My meal consisted of: spinach/artichoke dip, barnyard sandwich on gluten free bread and the gluten free bread pudding. All of it was delicious! I would go back in a heart beat, if I am ever in Dayton again. The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of, the salad that came with the sandwich. It was a good mix of lettuce ( no iceberg! Yay!) and just dressing. I like things ok my salad. Prices are great, good quality food with some flavor! Go Dayton! read more

Great appetizers - we loved the smoked trout, delicious!! Our friends got the Maryland blue crab dip and enjoyed that as well. For dinner I ordered the Cuban sandwich and it was very tasty albeit the smallest Cuban sandwich I have ever seen served with a handful of lettuce. My wife got the crowned portobello and very much enjoyed it and it was piled high with vegetables and the delightful salmon crown. We also shared a salad and the creamy garlic dressing had us wanting to but a bottle, yum. The cocktails were strong but not well made. The bloody mary tasted as if it was only tomato juice and vodka and topped with a lime (?) , the manhattan was lacking sweet vermouth (it seemed), but the gin martini was decent. If we were invited by friends to come again we would likely go because the food was very good but probably wouldn't voluntarily come here again unless a new bartender was found. read more

Wonderful hidden gem. Everything is good here... the food, the spirits, the service. Great all around

Best pastrami Reuben around! The app has asked me to add more words but I do not need to!

I would highly recommend this restaurant! The smoked trout appetizer is delicious! Filling! And you truly don't need anything else to eat! Even the pizzas are good! The salads are great! Anything you eat there is delicious! The wine is good! Go and try Ray's! You won't be disappointed! read more

Always a nice time. Specials are available which is a nice change up as menu has been established for quite a while. Plenty of choices for beer, wine or cocktails. Can also finish off with a cigar from humidor on the patio, read more

In town visiting family and my brother recommended this neighborhood gem on the far North side of the city in Englewood. The food is simple but well prepared - fresh ingredients, eclectic menu selection and awesome seasonings. We had the crab dip which would have been better if it were warmer. Coming from the south near the gulf, I was a little disappointed with the amount of. crab in the dish. The dip was creamy and tasty. We ordered the catch of the day, tilapia, which was prepared blackened with potatoes and veggies. My brother enjoyed the dish and said he'd order it again. I had the Barnyard sandwich which comes with ham and turkey on sourdough bread. I was able to substitute the ham with pastrami for no additional charge. The sandwich was warm and delightfully delicious. My friend had the salmon quesadilla. This was a favorite at the table. We ordered the key lime dessert which was extremely sweet. The dessert missed on the tart key lime flavor. The chocolate bread pudding was rich and tasty however, a little dry. We also had wine and other cocktails. The service was amazing. Our server was knowledgeable and kind. The crowd was nice - diverse patrons - ages, races, couples, and lone diners or bar patrons. Overall, this is a nice place to eat, meet friends, and hang out. I will be back when in town. read more

Ray's Wine Spirits Grill - Blackened Tilapia (catch of the day) with fingerling potatoes and veggies - Wine Bars Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Not impressed. Sloooooooooow service. Took 20 mins to get a beer then had to go up to the bar to order another beer. Our server (Hannah) was more worried about her boyfriend two tables down than tipping customers. Lucky for her I've worked in the service for too long to leave a shitty tip. Probably won't be back. P.s. To management: you think the iPads for checking out is more convenient but it's slow and awkward for customers. read more

I came here for a rehearsal dinner so I'm not sure if the food we had is on their regular menu, but, I'll assume so. It's a pretty interesting place because when you walk in, on the right is the bar/restaurant, and on the left is the shop so you can go pick out your beer or wine or whatever spirits you plan on imbibing yourself in and drink it right then and there while having a meal. The food they served for the rehearsal dinner was veggie lasagna as well as normal lasagna with beef and they had salads and cheese, pepperoni pizza, breadsticks and chicken parm. The lasagna was hands down some of the best I've ever had. The cheese made this lasagna and I'd drive back to Dayton the next time I have a lasagna craving... actually, thinking about it now makes me want lasagna and the amazing amounts of cheese that were in it. read more

Wine was very good and decently priced. Hubby had roasted red pepper soup that was very good. Garden salad was large and good but balsamic dressing was soooo tart it was hard to enjoy the salad. I ordered the portobello mushroom sandwich. It was fair at best. Hub had the 3 seafood pasta. It was not very good. One of the scallops tasted tainted. The cod in the seafood pasta was very good but did not redeem the tiny shrimp and funny tasting scallops. Servers were very nice. read more

What a cool place. I brought clients for dinner and we all enjoyed our meals. My Asian salmon club was good and filling! My clients enjoyed the fish tacos and stuffed pork loin. Get there early as it fills up quick! Next time I'll browse the wine store and try the chocolate bread pudding! read more

A fun find. We were passing through town, saw a listing and decided to give it a try. Very reasonably priced wine and good food in a friendly neighborhood place read more

Went the for lunch with a few coworkers. The food was great. Everything was made fresh with high quality ingredients. The service was good. I will be back. read more

Really nice atmosphere. Combination of wine/beer store with a bar and restaurant. No deep fried food. Lots of good stuff to choose from. And of course, beers, wines spirits Wine testing Five stars!!!! read more

Impressive! Steaks and Salmon and Sandwiches ... OH MY! This place is an absolute gem! No microwaves...fryers... Or aluminum cookware.... Organic.. Gluten-free..healthy and DELICIOUS food that is made fresh... And you can definitely taste the difference.... Nice selection of beers/wines/cigars on one side and the restaurant /bar on the other. read more

Ray's Wine Spirits Grill - Delicious is an understatement... OUR favorite restaurant hands down. - Wine Bars Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

I love this place. The menus is amazing and has wonderful options. The wine!!!! I love picking out my bottle and having what I want with my meal. If you can't finish the whole bottle, no worries, they will cap if for you. We love to stop by. There are wine tasting, we just keep forgetting to sign up. read more

Great place to shop for wine or beer- great selection, knowledgeable staff, lots of cold beer in the cave! Locally sourced menu if you want to enjoy the restaurant, wine tastings on Wednesday evening & Saturday afternoon if you're looking expand your palate. Lovely outdoor patio, plus space to reserve private parties and events. A wonderful local spot that truly creates community engagement! read more

Ray's Wine Spirits Grill - Delicious pear & chocolate creation from the Ray's ever changing dessert menu - Wine Bars Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Awesome environment for a relaxing being, excellent food,and wine and very good cigar choices. Staff is always welcoming and helpful Love going here!! read more

This is truly a hidden gem. An excellent beer selection (more beer than I have seen in many other stores), an excellent wine selection, decent cigar selection, and a sit down eating area with a fantastic bar. The service was spot on, and the manager was also very attentive. We like it when the chef comes around to see how things are, and that is exactly what he did. My wife eats differently than I do, and they took care of her. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Great organic fare with outstanding selection of beer and wine. Pick out your beverage from the beer cave or wine racks and enjoy them in the restaurant or bar! Fun atmosphere and good people. read more

Ray's Wine Spirits Grill - Crown Portabella: grilled and topped with blackened salmon and veggies yum. - Wine Bars Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Awesome Organic Food....made from scratch! Gluten free options. Huge selection of beer and wine. read more

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Great stop on our recent road trip. Huge salad, tasty pizza, excellent shrimp bisque and the best part was the open faced Tuscan. Yum! Love that you could select a bottle of wine from the store and enjoy it with your meal. read more

Great wine and beer bar. Huge in-house selection of fine imported beers. Grab a sarge burger, or my absolute favorite, the filet mignon.