I came to Rey's on a Saturday evening. The parking lot was full when I arrived and there was limited parking in the businesses parking lot. There is additional parking in lots near the business. The interior of the restaurant is spacious with a main dining area and a private seating area with a bar. The servers that I engaged with were great. I ordered a glass of Riesling and it was good. My filet mignon was very tasty, tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The mashed potatoes, Caesar salad, egg rolls, and bread were good. My mixed vegetables were ok. The vegetables needed some seasoning. I enjoyed my creme brûlée and the cheesecake was plated beautifully. I would return to try some other menu items. read more

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We wanted to go to an upscale restaurant with good steaks for a Valentine's day dinner, so Rey's seemed like the perfect spot to try. We walked in and immediately got upscale vibes. We were seated immediately in a little room off the side, which was quiet and romantic. Our server was very personable and offered wonderful recommendations without having to ask. She also let us know that Rey's just won best steakhouse last week! We each started with the caesar salad, which our waitress let us know that the croutons (& dressing) were homemade - the croutons were definitely a standout, impeccably seasoned and buttery. Otherwise it was a classic caesar salad feel, dressing was nothing to write home about. For entrees, I went for the surf & turf, which came with a filet mignon and lobster tail. The filet mignon was cooked to medium rare perfection and had a buttery-like consistency where it felt like it could melt in your mouth. The lobster tail was cooked, chopped up, and placed back in the tail, which I loved. It came with a side of garlic butter, which was lovely but also not necessarily needed since it was already cooked with a good amount of garlic butter - delicious. My husband got the 16oz NY strip. All meat we got cooked "Pittsburg style" which provided a lovely crisp on the outside of our steaks. For sides, we opted for garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. The potatoes were creamy and nicely salted. The grilled asparagus was tender and not hard/stringy which often happens at the ends - however, it came to the table a tad cold. We ended our meal with some coffee - we didn't love the taste of it. Overall, this was a lovely meal. I can understand why their steak is highly regarded around here! read more

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We've been coming to Rey's for 20 years but have to agree with the recent reviews that say this place has unfortunately changed for the worse . We ordered two surf and turf and the lobster was like warm jelly and the filets were so tough we could not even cut through them or even chew . The asparagus side which was extra was 2 pieces , tough and yellow . My girlfriend who never wastes food rejected even boxing the filet and lobster . The service was slow and they forgot things we told them 3 times but maybe they were just understaffed . For a meal for 2 costing over 300 , we were terribly disappointed, and we are not picky people at all! The champagne room and patio were nice as we had never eaten on that side. Rey was nice as always but the food was absolutely awful. read more

We had reservations here to celebrate my mom's birthday, it was wonderful! As soon as we walked in, there were placards on the wall of awards that Rey's Restaurant has earned and won. The decor was beautiful, the music was soft and nice and there were many seating options to fit plenty of people with different preferences. We started off with some red wine, Romaine Hearts Salad and the grilled brie served with fresh fruit and toast points, it was very good. For the entrees, we got the chicken piccata with a side of sauteed mushrooms. (I personally didn't love this one) and we also got 2 fillet mignons with a side of garlic mashed potatoes which were absolutely delicious! The dessert menu looked so good but the food portions were pretty big so we were full. Jonathan S was our server and he was magnificent. He was very attentive and very accommodating. Rey's Restaurant was the perfect place to celebrate my mom's birthday. Will definitely come back read more

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My husband and I came across Rey's while on a work trip to North Carolina. Overall, it's a lovely restaurant for a delicious romantic date night. The offer plenty of seating - most being in their large dining area, while some is located in their bar area (Voodoo Lounge - still offers table seating). The exterior holds a large array of parking spaces for guests and the general location is nice and a stand alone. The restaurant was not extremely busy when we first arrived (we tend to eat dinner around 4/4:30pm). However, it did get quite busy as the night went on. The staff was great. Upon our arrival, the hostess asked if we were celebrating anything. We stated it was a few days past our anniversary, and the hostess immediately grabbed us a celebration card which was very sweet. The food was wonderful. Our waitress was great and offered multiple recommendations on items. All were extremely tasty. The food can get pricey as you add multiple items (apps, entrees, sides, and dessert), but in my opinion you get your monies worth with all items purchased here. If in the area again, I will definitely be back. read more

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Food was excellent and well seasoned. Service was second to none. Ambiance is upscale but relaxing. read more

Revisited on April 12th with a party of 4 and everyone enjoyed their food! I ordered Crab Cake fritters and roasted veggies this time around. Yummy! Shrimp Cocktail came with 6 massive shrimp and was the perfect appetizer! Highly recommend! Service was prompt again. We actually had the same young lady from Wednesday night. Ambiance is nice and dim read more

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Celebrated my husband's birthday with a trip to Rey's and it did not disappoint! Split a 10oz filet with my daughter - best steak I've ever had! The guys both had the ribeye, which they enjoyed. For sides, we shared potatoes au gratin and asparagus. Both were delicious. We ended the night with cheesecake topped with the freshest fruit. Service was great, and the place was well decorated for the holidays. This is my new favorite steakhouse in the triangle. read more

We've been coming to Rey''s for the last 15 years for special occasions for to make an occasion special. This is one of those restaurants that if you know you know it is a staple- consistently great. We enjoyed the tuna appetizer, New York strip, potatoes Au Gratin and bread pudding. The wine list offers lots of options, and we've always experienced servers who are knowledgeable and ready to provide recommendations. This dinner was one of the rare occasions when Rey himself did not stop by the table to say hello, as he is well known for his rapport with customers. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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I made reservations at Rey's for my birthday, which fell on a Tuesday this year. I wasn't expecting much of a crowd, but the place was surprisingly busy. As soon as we walked in, the hostess greeted us warmly and seated us right away. She placed our menus in front of us and even gave me a birthday card, which was a nice touch. Our server came over, asked if it was our first time, and inquired about who was celebrating a birthday. After wishing me a happy birthday, he went over the day's specials and explained that the menu was à la carte. I ordered a lemon drop martini for my drink, and for my entrée, I chose the grouper. For the table, we ordered the lobster mac and cheese, greens, and mashed sweet potatoes. They also brought some bread, which was absolutely delicious. The food was excellent--flavorful without being too heavy, so I didn't feel overly stuffed. Since it was my birthday, they offered me a complimentary dessert, and I chose the crème brûlée, which was also very good. I loved the ambiance of the place, and at one point, either a manager or one of the owners came by to check on us, which showed great attention to detail. All the employees seemed to work well together, creating a cohesive experience. The vibe was perfect for a family outing, date night, or a girls' night. I would definitely return! read more

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This place has absolutely gone downhill over the years. The last time we went my wife's filet was cooked medium rare when she had ordered it medium. It was the first time we'd had an issue though over the many times we had visited however so I wrote it off as nobody being perfect. We returned last night as a party of 5, including my oldest son's girlfriend. Unfortunately my wife's steak was undercooked again with very much a red center. I ordered the wagyu beef special which had hard gristle in the meat. In addition, the waitress mixed up the drinks my wife and I ordered, twice, and I had to flag down a different server for a tea refill. Unfortunately there is a mandatory tip percentage for parties of 5 or more so I was unable to voice my opinion through that avenue. I actually think the mandatory tip was part of the issue as the server didn't really act like she cared about the mistakes, knowing she'd receive 20% either way. With so many other great restaurants in the Triangle we will not be going back to this one. read more

Place looks very neat and the food was absolutely amazing. Service was very personal. Other than that we also ordered a banana foster which was made in front of us which was a very cool experience. Oh and we also got a dessert on the house! Something that I found kinda annoying is that they ask you if you want refill for mocktails but don't tell you it's not free. read more

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This was my first time going to this restaurant. I've never heard of this place until last week. My husband took me for my birthday and the food was great. The ambiance was very nice. We both ordered Ribeye steaks. It was cooked perfectly but my steak had a lot of fat on it. Still, the steak was well seasoned and I enjoyed every last bite. We ordered the creamed spinach and mashed sweet potatoes, which are big enough for two. I loved the sweet potatoes but the creamed spinach could've been better taste wise. Our waiter was nice, but my husband's drink wasn't refilled for a long time. Also, they have complementary valet parking. I would definitely go back to this place. read more

Rey's Restaurant - Ribeye steak, mashed sweet potatoes, and creamed spinach. - Seafood Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We came here for my boyfriend's birthday and it was so good! I ordered the chicken and it was so flavorful and cooked to perfection! The drinks were delicious and the service was impeccable! I can't wait to go back and I would recommend this restaurant to everyone! read more

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I took my wife and daughter for Mother's Day, we were looking for an event restaurant at the same time as avoiding UNC, Duke and NC State graduation. A friend recommended Rey's and we were quite happy. Coincidentally we were in New Orleans a few weeks ago, we didn't book Rey's because of its New Orleans style, but we definitely felt it when we were there. I was impressed with the breadth of the menu, very challenging deciding what to order with many great options both as starters, salads and main courses. I ended up starting with the carpaccio, which had a lot of flavor outside the beef, as you sometimes just get nice meat but this was a more complete dish. I particularly liked the accompanying greens, they had quite a nice dressing. I ordered a ribeye medium rare as my main, it was also cooked perfectly and a nice steak. I added soft onions and although they were not world changing. I also found the sides simply okay. The better was the creamed spinach, which was nice but not the creamiest I have had. I did not particularly enjoy the asparagus, thin asparagus, nothing special. For dessert, we shared bananas foster, largely for the presentation and it lived up to it. Our waiter did a great job, the bananas tasted good, and they were nice enough to split it into three servings, each with sufficient ice cream. Service was very professional. Overall ambience was among the most formal I have experienced in the Triangle (very similar to Ruth Chris, not coincidentally also with NO roots), you didn't need a jacket but you would not be out of place without it. Overall, an excellent event restaurant. read more

Rey's Restaurant - 16 Oz. Prime Ribeye* with onions - Seafood Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Well, if I'm going to be honest ... it was a terrible evening at Rey's! My wife suggested Rey's for an early Mother's Day and so I scheduled a reservation for 5:30PM Saturday night. Waiter came across like a cheap used car salesman trying to push their Bone-In Ribeye (most expensive thing on the menu). We proceeded with our orders ... all ordered Soup/Salad and Filets. Soups were great according to my wife (French onion) and son (chicken gumbo). I ordered a $12 Caesar and it was made like someone threw a few wilted romaine lettuce together with a couple croutons and light on the typical Caesar dressing. Zero pride on their presentation. So steaks come out to our table and excited to to see the meal change direction ... nope! All steaks were ordered medium and came back rare! My son and wife grinned and bared the steak but I sent mine back to be cooked! My daughter had a thin piece that got cooked. But all the others were way under cooked! I had also asked during the ordering process for some Béarnaise sauce which was forgotten. We were all pretty disappointed in the meal. My wife ordered bread pudding and our server asked if she wanted to top it with vanilla ice cream which was an extra cost! The waiter surprisingly provided me a free cheesecake which told me he knew the meal was not well received by our family. A Hail Mary at best! The room we were in was was packed with a large party and a couple tables like us. The had the whole Clemson Girls LAX team there which looked like 100 people +. Maybe that screwed up their kitchen? Regardless ... my party won't be returning to what I feel was a horrible, expensive experience. The Rey's Team didn't execute the way a high-end steakhouse should. Go take a lesson from the Fleming's Team at Crabtree! Sorry but the truth hurts and it hurts writing this review on a local Raleigh restaurant! A final shot is the restaurant looks very dated and needs a facelift! read more

Celebrated the 64th birthday of my coworker and she was excited to visit Rey's after hearing such rave reviews. Upon arriving at the restaurant we were told they don't open til 5pm but people were entering and being seated around 4:45pm. We had a private dining area since there were 14 of us. The room was nice but it was extremely hot in there. Staff turned on the air and it would fluctuate between hot and cold. Our server was very nice and energetic I forgot her name but she was very good. For me personally they don't offer enough appetizers that are not seafood based. I am allergic to shellfish so it was disappointing to see only two options were not seafood inspired. I ordered a Caesar salad, it was very basic to say the least. I wish they offered chicken or salmon to go on top of it. For my main course I ordered the French quarter chicken and a side of macaroni and cheese. The chicken was just ok. I was expecting the cheese to be oozing out of it but it wasn't. The Mac and cheese was good. It had a little kick because it's made with pimento cheese. We didn't order dessert because we brought our own but overall it was a great first time. read more

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I had heard so many great things (in foodie groups on Reddit, etc.) so we chose Rey's over other steakhouses (especially the chains). The meal was 'average' (food quality) but for the prices charged, a horrible value and hence my 2 star review. Nothing special in any of the courses and everything was priced like it was somethings special. And some things were prepared 'odd' - the burrata salad was drenched in a creamy balsamic dressing (all over the cheese), so you couldn't taste the cheese. The $14 caesar salads were tiny as well. The ambience is sort of 1980's retirement home (and the clientele seemed to be largely older); while it wasn't particularly busy (we went on a Monday), they seated us right next to the doors to the kitchen which didn't help matters. The wine list is nothing spectacular, mostly recent vintages with a few older bottles but nothing you can't get anywhere else. I guess when I'm going to a steakhouse, I'm looking for some glam/wow factor and phenomenal sides, as I can generally make great steaks at home. I won't be going back to Rey's (nor will I go back to Vinnie's - many of the same complaints about Rey's I would apply there). read more

Stepped out with friends to try Rey's for the first time and I was not only impressed with the food but the service and ambiance was great!!! Definitely worth every penny!!! read more

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Went to raise for the first time tonight for our anniversary dinner. Our waitresses were Jasmine and Monique and they were phenomenal. The dinner was superb. Everything was awesome. Loved it old school decor, but who cares when the food is that good!!! read more

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Good food and nice servers but pretty slow service. We did have a big group but dinner took about 3.5 hours start to finish. Bananas foster was done table side, super fun! read more

We went to this restaurant right after landing in North Carolina and we were so hungry and I'm so glad we picked this restaurant because the food was awesome. We sat in the bar area which had wonderful ambience. We had the Aji tuna appetizer and let me tell you the wasabi that came with. It was the strongest wasabi I've ever tasted in my life. The garlic mashed potatoes were life-changing and I really enjoyed the sautéed spinach and my steak. We enjoyed the lamb chops because they weren't too gamey. The crab appetizer has a good amount of crab and is a favorite of my father who is a regular at this restaurant. Would definitely come back! read more

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Good good but not great. NY strip delicious. Salad ok. Soup good. Should include side with steak. Pretty restaurant with excellent service.

It's been over four years since my last visit. Ironically, after my visit tonight, I read my last review, and I ordered the same items. The service is attentive, and 3 different folks handled our table. The chicken marsala is nicely cooked. I found the filet to get decent but not exceptional. Very heavy on the pepper. The ambiance is upscale. Last visit men were in sports coats. This visit not so much. Great place to go for a special event outing. read more

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Didn't have much expectations but the food and service blew my mind! I liked how the rooms were partitioned so dining experience was intimate and cozy. This also brings the acoustics down so it is great! Mr. Rey himself stopped by to check on us 2x. Food was good, really good. The fried oysters are a must for appetizer. I got the grouper and others got pork chops. We have to come back and try the rest of the menu. read more

All I can say is wow! This is the perfect date/anniversary spot in the triangle! Not only that id dare say it boasts the best steak around as well! Let's talk more about that.... The filet and strip were cooked to absolute perfection and seasoned by gifted hands. The crust that was on the steak and filet was world class. Our table host was on his A game as well. Whatever we needed he provided and he made one of the best mixed drinks I've ever had. I will be back here within a month so. I can't stay away at this point! Stop reading and go! read more

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I came here to celebrate my sister's 32nd birthday last night. Our server was Diana. Diana was nice enough and pleasant. She was pretty attentive initially, but the restaurant started getting busy, and it was harder to get her attention, which is fine she finally came around. Overall, good service. We sat in the Voodoo Lounge, which accommodated our large and loud party of seven. My entree (pictured) was delicious--steak and scallops with garlic mash potatoes. The sides are sharable. The crab cakes (not pictured) in the trio seafood appetizer tasted like imitation crab meat and like someone sprinkled them with sugar. The calamari and scallops on the appetizer were delicious and a hit at the table. We all enjoyed it! There were raised eyebrows from everyone at the table when the tickets arrived with a handwritten tip. I understand gratuity is automatic for large groups, but I would expect the normal practice, which is suggested tier level tips 10, 15, 20%. It's a bit tacky for a nice restaurant like this to write in tips. We all felt this way! We are seven cultured and professional adults mid to late 30s and early 40s with jobs who are accustomed to tipping well when good service and food is provided. If this is normal practice, it should be changed. It takes away from experience. What if we wanted to tip more or less?! I was okay with the 20%, but a few said they might tip more had this not been written in. The tip in writing made me feel like Rey's selectively put this tip in writing to ensure a tip is given as if they thought we weren't going to tip. This decreased my rating from 4 stars to three. I have never seen this done in my entire life of dining out. Leave it up to the customer to input the tips. read more

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"Hurry up!" Thats what we thought every time the staff members would wander around our area documenting where we and other diners were in our meals. Constantly the staff looking and documenting, even on an iPad as one looked to see status of the diners. This went on ever 3-5 mins our entire meal! Other tables noticed as well as we joked, "here they come again." Highly irritating! We started with scallops as we sipped a very good Old Fashioned and Dirty Martini. Bread on the table was tasty as well. We had a Caesar and Chopped Salad both were good but the crispy onions on the Chopped Salad had become a little too soft because based on the temperature of the salad and very cold plate, it may have spent too much time in the refrigerator waiting for someone to order it. We had lamb chops which were average/good and a Strip which was fantastic. Our sides included sautéed spinach and lobster mac'n cheese, very good. Dessert was a fantastic flourless chocolate cake, which went great with our Red Wine. The atmosphere was old school steakhouse and clean. Our server was prompt, attentive, happy and enhanced our dining experience. Unfortunately based on the very uncomfortable constant pressure by the staff roaming around, we will not be back. read more

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One of my top few restaurants in the Triangle. The food, service, atmosphere, and owner Rey are all top notch. Not only is the steak amazing, the seafood is too. I LOVE the Grouper Lafayette, scallops, fried oysters, crab meat cocktail, and much more. read more

This place is a hidden gym that most of us have driven past and I wouldn't do that again. Do yourself a solid, and make sure you stop next time. This place is an upscale New Orleans food cuisine restaurant featuring some of the highest quality food in the city. We used to be an old Ruth Chris is now a local ownedNew Orleans steakhouse that you should consider giving a try. Great service by Matt and amazing food. read more

Ambiance was nice, food was good and service was great. Our waitress kristine really helped make our anniversary special. read more

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We have been treating ourselves to Rey's for special occasions over the past four years. Historically, it has been a wonderful experience. This year, it was very disappointing. We went on November 13th (a Wednesday). The service was adequate (although not up to previous standards) but the steaks were not. The portions were small and my husband had to send his steak back because it was not cooked as requested. We have a special standing order of onion rings; in previous years these have been large glorious onion rings lightly coated with panko crumbs. This year, the onion rings were heavily oiled and coated with bread crumbs which fell off as we bit into the rings. What used to be a very special night turned out to be an ordinary and very expensive night. Very very disappointing. I have reached out twice via their email without getting a response. read more

Highly recommend this restaurant!! Took my girlfriend here for her birthday they have the best food I've had from a restaurant in a long time. I hope this place never changed what they do, our server was also great, we enjoyed his advice, attitude and personality. read more

Rey's Restaurant - 16 Oz. Prime Ribeye* Scottish Salmon* Macaroni Special - Seafood Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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What an amazing experience! We celebrated our 2 year anniversary at Rey's tonight. The care the staff took to make us feel special was above and beyond with a hand written card and delicious dessert. Our server Monique was incredibly personable and provided outstanding service. We will certainly be back! Thank you Rey! read more

The food and service are impeccable. Everything on the menu that we've tried was amazing and worth the price. You'll have at least 2 people dedicated to serve your party and the owner will come out to greet each table. Worth the trip! read more

Came here to celebrate a birthday. The service was excellent. This restaurant has a very romantic and comfortable ambiance. The food was pretty good . We ordered the filet , French quarter chicken and potatoes lyonnaise. Not the best steak I've had but it was good . Overall 8/10 from us :) read more

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We arrived in Cary today and wanted to have a quality and filling dinner after a long day of travel. Someone in our group suggested Rey's and it was the right call. When you first arrive it looks more like an old fashioned house from the south, but the sign in front lets you know that you are at the right place. We were able to get a table without a reservation, which we were grateful to get. Our server was one of the funniest and helpful guys I've ever run into. Excellent suggestions and friendly in all the right ways. We all decided to take his recommendation of the prime ribeye with the Oscar add on. I had mines medium rare + and it was really good: juicy and full of flavor. The creamed spinach was also really good. I decided to take it easy on the drinks so I hade one of their mocktails, which I enjoyed. To top it off our server ended our meal with the flambéed banana ice cream dessert that was the best ending to a meal we could ever expect (give this man a raise). Our whole meal with excellent and we were thoroughly entertained. I would not hesitate to recommend Rey's to anyone thinking about a nice entertaining dinner. read more

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The food is mediocre. They claim to be New Orleans-inspired, but after a food tour there this fall, I think Rey needs to book a trip himself. Everything *looks* good, but they're charging $20 for a kid's pizza boat--the same kind we had in grade school. The steaks, ordered medium and medium-well, came out well-done. Also pictured is the questionable crab meat in my flounder, which I couldn't finish. The à la carte sides lack flavor, though the chicken piccata is a bright spot with great taste and a generous portion. On a positive note, the service was excellent throughout. read more

The two of us were feeling a fancier dinner one night and decided on Rey's! We opted for takeout because of the pandemic, but I do feel like we missed out on what would've been a nice fine dining ambiance and experience, and so I'll have to come back at a later date. The food was good, but definitely pricey for the amount you get. The N'awlins Crab Cake appetizer was full of delicious lump crabmeat, but cost $16 for a few pieces. The Veal Marsala was alright, but probably the biggest letdown in terms of flavor . However, they were definitely generous with the amount of veal they gave. The Scottish Salmon was topped with a strawberry, papaya, mango and cilantro tapenade and was really good! Definitely leave room for dessert at Rey's! The Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake was mind-blowing and was hands-down the best part of the meal. read more

Rey's Restaurant - Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake - Seafood Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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My husband and I went there for date night just because it was Thursday. Our server JT was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. He was thorough when going over the food choices, friendly, attentive and courteous. He helped to make our time at Rey's incredibly memorable. The appetizer(broiled scallops were delicious). Our entrees of ribeye were cooked as ordered (well done for me and perfectly medium rare for my husband). The lobster mac and cheese was superb as well as the cream corn. I got some of that to take home. The banana foster presentation was amazing and tasted the same (and I don't even care for bananas. We will definitely be returning we had such a great time. Thank you JT AND SUPPORTING TEAM MEMBERS! read more