Rey's

4.7

4969 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

Rey's is an upscale, fine dining, steak house featuring spectacular food & exceptional service with a hint of New Orleans / French Quarter Flare. The comfortable ambiance and affordable prices are sure to please. Six Private dining rooms available for 6 - 200 guests. Gorgeous new courtyard for outdoor dining, weddings, social events or al fresco dining.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Continental, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 380-0122
Website
http://www.reysrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Lupe Becerra
Catering
Rey's will customize and accommodate your catering needs. Please email or call Christina Reeves for details. Christina@ReysRestaurant.com (919) 380-0122
Private party facilities
Rey's offers 6 private dining rooms for 6-200 guests, including a beautiful, new, addition to our dining space. A large part of the new space is covered, heated and air-conditioned with two walls of custom windows that open wide to view the uncovered patio portion. This room seats approximately 75 guests and includes a built-in bar, brick fireplace and Italian chandeliers. The open-air patio has two fire-tables, portable heaters and comfortable furniture for lounging and dining under the stars. Please contact our Private Events Director, Christina Reeves, for more information or to reserve. Christina@ReysRestaurant.com 919-380-0122

Location
1130 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
Neighborhood
Raleigh
Cross street
Nottingham Drive
Parking details
Rey's offers an on-site, large, private lot with over 100 parking spaces. Complimentary, Valet parking is available most weekends.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Shrimp Orleans$14.00
Four gulf shrimp sautéed in a New Orleans butter
Shrimp Cocktail$14.00
Jumbo white shrimp served with cocktail and spicy remoulade sauce
Crabmeat Cocktail$20.00
Lump crabmeat served with cocktail and spicy remoulade sauce
Pan-Seared Scallops*$18.00
With a garlic-lime butter
Fried Calamari$12.00
With a basil aioli sauce
Seared Ahi Tuna*$12.00
With wasabi cream and pickled ginger
Grilled Brie Served with Fresh Fruit and Toast Points$11.00
Fried Oysters$18.00
Served over a New Orleans style succotash topped with a cajun aoili
N'awlins Crab Cakes$18.00
Lump crabmeat with green and red bell peppers dressed with a garlic-lime butter
Beef Carpaccio*$11.00
Seared and shaved, raw New York Strip served with toast points

Soups

New Orleans Turtle Soup$10.00
A French Quarter classic
French Onion Soup$10.00
Grilled Chicken and Sausage Gumbo$10.00
A classic made with andouille sausage
Shrimp Bisque$12.00

Salads

Housemade Dressings: Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, White Balsamic Vinaigrette, Spicy Remoulade, Caesar, Oil & Vinegar and Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Romaine Hearts Salad$10.00
Made with hearts of palm, artichoke hearts and Danish bleu cheese crumbles tossed with raspberry vinaigrette
Caprese Salad$12.00
Italian Burrata, fresh basil and white balsamic vinaigrette
Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing$10.00
Lettuce Wedge$10.00
Topped with diced tomatoes, Danish bleu cheese crumbles, bacon bits and blue cheese dressing
Caesar Salad$10.00
Traditional Caesar topped with Parmesan-Reggiano
Field Green Salad$8.00
Baby mesculin, cucumber, goat cheese, roma tomatoes
Jackson Square Chop Salad$12.00
Mixed greens, red onions, mushrooms, green olives, bacon, eggs, hearts of palm, croutons and Danish bleu cheese tossed in lemon basil dressing and topped with crispy fried onions
Calypso Berry Salad$12.00
Mixed greens tossed with white balsamic vinaigrette and topped with blueberries, strawberries, toasted almonds, sliced yellow bell peppers and goat cheese

Entrees - Beef, Veal & Pork

Grilled Center Cut Corn-Fed Filets*$43.00
- Filet Mignon (8 Oz.)$43.00
- Filet Mignon (10 Oz.)$49.00
16 Oz. Prime New York Strip*$51.00
16 Oz. Prime Ribeye*$51.00
Beef Tournedos*$41.00
Two 4 oz. medallions topped with your choice of grilled shrimp or fried oysters
Roasted Rack of Lamb*$45.00
New Zealand lamb with a Dijon herb crust
Veal Piccata$22.00
Sautéed with white wine, capers and lemon butter sauce
Veal Marsala$22.00
Sautéed with butter, mushrooms and Marsala wine
Bourbon Street Pork Chops*$24.00
Twin 6 oz. loin chops, marinated in garlic, soy and bourbon and topped with a white wine, apple and raisin chutney

Entrees - Chicken

French Quarter Chicken$22.00
Airline breast stuffed with herb cheese and topped with lemon butter
Chicken Piccata$22.00
Sautéed with capers, white wine, and lemon butter sauce
Chicken Marsala$22.00
Sautéed with butter, mushrooms and Marsala wine

Entrees - Seafood

Grouper Lafayette$39.00
Pan fried grouper topped with sautéed crabmeat over a New Orleans style butter
Blackened Tuna*$25.00
Topped with strawberry, papaya, mango and cilantro tapenade
Broiled Cold-Water Lobster Tails$68.00
Two 7 oz. tails
Scottish Salmon*$25.00
Topped with strawberry, papaya, mango and cilantro tapenade
Broiled Flounder$30.00
Filled with crabmeat stuffing and topped with shrimp and lemon butter

Entrees - Vegetarian

Grilled Vegetable Platter$20.00
Grilled or steamed asparagus, squash and zucchini seasoned with butter or olive oil, sea salt and black pepper served with a sweet, broiled tomato
Pasta Primavera$20.00
Zucchini, squash and onions tossed in our house marinara sauce over gemelli pasta

Entree Add-Ons

Sautéed Sweet Onions$6.00
Danish Bleu Cheese$8.00
Four Pan Seared Scallops$18.00
Four Grilled Shrimp$15.00
Fried Oysters$16.00
Oscar Style$18.00
4 ounces lump crabmeat, asparagus and hollandaise

Sides

$10 each

Green Beans with Almonds
Grilled Asparagus
Au Gratin Potatoes
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Sautéed Mushrooms
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sautéed Spinach
Creamed Corn
Steamed Broccoli
Vegetable Medley
Creamed Spinach

Desserts

Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce$10.00
New York Style Cheesecake$10.00
Vanilla bean cheesecake with fresh berries
Crème Brulee$10.00
Topped with fresh berries
Sorbet with Fresh Fruit$7.00
Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake$10.00
Rich flourless cake with raspberry filling
Chocolate / Vanilla Ice Cream$5.00
Cherries Jubilee$24.00
- For Two$24.00
Bananas Foster$24.00
- For Two$24.00

Coffees

French Press$4.00
Cappuccino$5.00
Espresso$4.00

What 4,969 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Steakhouse
Raleigh
Steakhouse

Review summary

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Rey's offers a warm, elegant dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its "amazing" seafood trio and steaks cooked "to perfection," it's a top choice for special occasions. The ambiance is sophisticated, while the "attentive" staff, including Rey himself, ensures guests feel special.

4,969 Reviews

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Nina
Raleigh
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I should have listened to the reviews….. We have been eating at Rey’s for 10+ years and it’s disappointing to see how far this place has fallen; we will absolutely never go back. We always used to recommend Rey’s to everyone as the ‘best steak in the area’ and now it’s probably worse than what you buy at the discount grocery store. Seems like they just don’t care anymore about providing a fine dining experience. All drinks were good (mocktail, wine, martini, old fashioned and tequila). Our waitress was not up to par with a fine dining establishment. She could remember who any of the drinks or food belonged to; she delivered every item to the wrong person. The lettuce on my calypso berry salad was wilted and lifeless. The soup was good, the beef carpaccio was good. The wedge salad was good except it was absolutely drenched in dressing. Two of the four steaks we ordered were horrible. One had to be sent back due to being so thin (less than a 1/4 inch thick for a $50+ NY Strip) and the replacement wasn’t brought out until everyone else was finished - they didn’t comp this steak. The other was so tough that you could barely cut through it (Ribeye) - this one was removed from our bill. The two children’s meals we had: the Mac and cheese was gross and tasteless, the fries as the side were limp and soggy. The berries on top of the cheesecake were old and brown. The bananas foster was fine. Overall, this once highly recommended, top of the line restaurant where we had never had a bad meal is now just another less than mediocre place that is grossly overpriced for what you get. It feels like they pre-prepare all the food, buy cheap meat, and just want to get you in an out of the door. For just shy of $500 with tip, it was a tough pill to swallow based on the food and experience we had. 12/10 do not recommend.
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Andrew
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We had to wait over 15 minutes for our table to be ready when we arrived on time for our reservation. No apologies or updates were given. Seated next to the kitchen which was loud and busy. Steaks were not high quality or worth the price we paid. Very disappointed as we were excited to eat at this restaurant.
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John
Raleigh
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service is outstanding. The food was just okay for the price. My steak was overcooked. The salads were excellent as were the sides. The wine list is weak and over priced.
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Gaye
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rey’s never disappoints!!! Excellent service and delicious food. We always feel special when we eat there. The steak and lobster tail was simply amazing. It’s definitely our go to place for a special meal.
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Tammy
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was decorated beautifully, the entire staff was very friendly. Our server was the best! Great food!
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Patricia
Raleigh
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely birthday celebration for two for my husband last evening. The wine was delicious. Our pork chop and rack of lamb entrees were superb! Delicious sides (garlic mashed potatoes, lobster mac and cheese) as well as wonderful spinach salads to start. My husband’s best birthday treat was the Bananas Foster, prepared table side. Attentive, knowledgeable service and a festive holiday atmosphere made for a terrific celebration!
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Howard
VIP
Raleigh
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Guila was exceptional as our waitress! Food tremendous and cherrie juliblee was outstanding
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ANTHONY
Raleigh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We were first to walk in after the doors opened for our reservations. Three other groups walked in after us and they were seated first. So as we continued to wait, I decided to leave but then was approached that our table was ready… there were plenty of tables ready, they had just opened the doors for service. Upon finishing our meal, we asked for to-go boxes Only to get home and realize that they did not put my husbands meal in the bag. I called the restaurant, and I was told that they threw his meal away, and they are not cheap mind you. But no accommodation made. Over all, Rey’s is a very nice place to dine, but there is room for improvement in the service department.
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Wesley
Raleigh
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Rey’s was fine. Nothing remarkable and probably will not return. Service and food were “meh”. Can definitely get better elsewhere.
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Celeste
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We took my mom for her Birthday to Rays and let me say from start to finish it was an amazing time! Our server Monique was amazing and so kind. We truly enjoyed from the blue cheese stuffed Olives to the bananas foster.
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FAQs

Rey's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 380-0122.

Rey's is rated 4.7 stars by 4969 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1130 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh, NC 27606

Additional information

Cross street
Nottingham Drive
Neighborhood
Raleigh
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Continental, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Rey's offers an on-site, large, private lot with over 100 parking spaces. Complimentary, Valet parking is available most weekends.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Lupe Becerra
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.reysrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(919) 380-0122
Catering
Rey's will customize and accommodate your catering needs. Please email or call Christina Reeves for details. Christina@ReysRestaurant.com (919) 380-0122
Private party facilities
Rey's offers 6 private dining rooms for 6-200 guests, including a beautiful, new, addition to our dining space. A large part of the new space is covered, heated and air-conditioned with two walls of custom windows that open wide to view the uncovered patio portion. This room seats approximately 75 guests and includes a built-in bar, brick fireplace and Italian chandeliers. The open-air patio has two fire-tables, portable heaters and comfortable furniture for lounging and dining under the stars. Please contact our Private Events Director, Christina Reeves, for more information or to reserve. Christina@ReysRestaurant.com 919-380-0122

Rey's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Bananas Foster

16 Oz Prime New York Strip

French Onion Soup

Appetizers

Shrimp Orleans$14.00

Shrimp Cocktail$14.00

Crabmeat Cocktail$20.00

Pan-Seared Scallops*$18.00

Fried Calamari$12.00

Seared Ahi Tuna*$12.00

Grilled Brie Served with Fresh Fruit and Toast Points$11.00

Fried Oysters$18.00

N'awlins Crab Cakes$18.00

Beef Carpaccio*$11.00

Soups

New Orleans Turtle Soup$10.00

French Onion Soup$10.00

Grilled Chicken and Sausage Gumbo$10.00

Shrimp Bisque$12.00

Salads

Romaine Hearts Salad$10.00

Caprese Salad$12.00

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing$10.00

Lettuce Wedge$10.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Field Green Salad$8.00

Jackson Square Chop Salad$12.00

Calypso Berry Salad$12.00

Entrees - Beef, Veal & Pork

Grilled Center Cut Corn-Fed Filets*$43.00

16 Oz. Prime New York Strip*$51.00

16 Oz. Prime Ribeye*$51.00

Beef Tournedos*$41.00

Roasted Rack of Lamb*$45.00

Veal Piccata$22.00

Veal Marsala$22.00

Bourbon Street Pork Chops*$24.00

Entrees - Chicken

French Quarter Chicken$22.00

Chicken Piccata$22.00

Chicken Marsala$22.00

Entrees - Seafood

Grouper Lafayette$39.00

Blackened Tuna*$25.00

Broiled Cold-Water Lobster Tails$68.00

Scottish Salmon*$25.00

Broiled Flounder$30.00

Entrees - Vegetarian

Grilled Vegetable Platter$20.00

Pasta Primavera$20.00

Entree Add-Ons

Sautéed Sweet Onions$6.00

Danish Bleu Cheese$8.00

Four Pan Seared Scallops$18.00

Four Grilled Shrimp$15.00

Fried Oysters$16.00

Oscar Style$18.00

Sides

Green Beans with Almonds

Grilled Asparagus

Au Gratin Potatoes

Lyonnaise Potatoes

Sautéed Mushrooms

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Sautéed Spinach

Creamed Corn

Steamed Broccoli

Vegetable Medley

Creamed Spinach

Desserts

Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce$10.00

New York Style Cheesecake$10.00

Crème Brulee$10.00