FIRST TIME WILL BE THE LAST TIME!!!!!!  Looked forward to going here for dinner, with sister and brother in law.  Looked at menu on line before going. Looked pricey, but if the service and food is good than its worth the extra expense. First impression was the atmosphere. Very noisy, crowded, people and tables are crammed in together. We sat at a  table that  was literally half way out in the hall area where people wait to be seated. We kept getting bumped by everyone walking by. Service was terrible!  Waitress kept disappearing, and we had to look for her. Three of us ordered the fish, and one ordered a filet medium well. The steak was RARE. Waitress takes steak back to kitchen, comes back 1 minute later with same steak, STILL RARE.  My sister was so upset, she lost her appetite, and sent it back for good.  The owner came to our table and apologized, and said she would take it off the check.  YOU THINK???!!  My sister didn't even touch the meal!!  They try to make this place look like a fine dining restaurant, (THE PRICES DEFINITELY FIT THE BILL) However the place has  more of a neighborhood bar feel, and should not give the impression, especially on their website that you will have this nice relaxing fine dining experience.  The burgers, and sandwich menu fits the atmosphere. They are overpriced, service sucks, and obviously cater only to the  regulars. I will not go back, and I know that my sister and husband were quite embarrassed. They wanted to take us out for a nice dinner.  I know they will not go back again!!
Review Source:I looked forward to trying Rayme's for a long time having lived in Lisle and driven by so many times. Â I took the plunge on a Saturday night in late October around Halloween. Â Nice quaint place, friendly staff. Â I did not have a drink since I am a craft beer snob and they did not offer anything remotely interesting, but I do understand it is a "cocktail" sort of place and not a beer haven. Â I wasn't in the mood for an expensive steak or dinner so I opted for the butt steak burger. Â It was tasty, I'm just disappointed in the size of the meal for the price. Â even still after paying $15.00 for a plate of food I was hoping to leave full but that was not the case. Â I ended up moving on to the Bavarian Lodge for some delicious beers and a sausage platter.
Review Source:Great ambiance if you like an old school Wisconson supper club, which I enjoy, very cozy with attentive service, great stiff cocktails. We had the filet medallions which were melt in your mouth tender with a great rich french onion soup and mashed potato, the seafood sampler was great, loved the baked clams left whole with a flavorful breading, oyster rockafeller a bit small but delicious and crab stuffed mushrooms, all very tasty. I'll be back for the Walleye :)
Review Source:My parents used to bring us here when I was a kid. Kiddie cocktails and the relish bar were my favorite parts.
The relish/salad bar is gone, but the rest remains much like I remembered. Dark paneling, carpeted floors and a bathroom with 100 coats of paint caked on the walls, doors and exposed pipes.
Looks aside, the food was real good. We had a seafood sampler for an appetizer. It was rather small but it was tasty. Â The prime rib was out of this world. Perfectly seasoned and roasted to medium rare. Ill be going back just for that.
The only thing was that the service was rather on the slow side. It took about 2 hours to order and receive everything, without dessert. I only saw three waitresses in the place and every table was full. This was on a weeknight too.
The food was enough to bring me back again.
You folks recall the four-day power outage in early July of 2012? Â The wind storm came through and flattened parts of Du Page County? Â Especially the West Chicago area? Â Being on well and septic out here, in unincorporated Du Page, we of course lost our water at the house. Â No power, no pump. Â So my wife and I bugged out to the Extended Stay America corporate suites in Lisle. Â Took the dog along and had an adventure. Â But where to eat dinner that first night? Â For the past three years, I've driven by Rayme's on my way to work. Â Always looked cozy inside. Â I'd crane my neck while passing on the way home. Â To be nosy, you understand. Â The interior reminded me of a Wisconsin supper club to some extent. Â With hints of The Golden Steer in Forest Park and the good old Come Back Inn in Melrose Park that we all still miss. Â
I suggested Rayme's. Â We went. Â We had an incredible dinner. Â The people were so nice. Â They seated us in The Jackie Gleason Booth to the rear. Â That's my name for it. Â Two of The Great One's old record albums are framed and displayed on the wall above this booth. Â Best booth in the house! Â Especially if you're there with a special someone for an intimate evening. Â My wife had a fish entree. Â I did a steak. Â And yes, I went with two of their signature King Size Cocktails. Â I come from a long line of gin martini drinkers. Â My father was a mid 1960s advertising man like the guys you see on Mad Men. Â (None of his colleagues were that slick or affected.) Â Pop took martini crafting to another level and passed along his technique to me when I was in my mid 30s. Â So I know my way around a classic gin martini. Â But I'm no snob. Â I never specify a fancy-schmancy gin. Â Just give me your well brand. Â (Isn't it usually Gordon's, anyway?) Â The Rayme's bartender gives a generous pour and has the drill down cold. Â Excellent drinks, delicious dinner, ambience that goes on forever if you're an Old School type. Â The only thing missing is a Hammond B-3 organ over by the bar, and a gent wearing a jaunty Karastan toupee, playing "Summr Samba" and "The Girl from Ipanema." Â In this case, I think I preferred the quiet. Â In Chicago restaurants...low volume gets harder to find. Â We all tend to shout in 2012. Â Lots of laughter at Rayme's, but not much shouting. Â Try this place!
I've grown very fond of this locked-in-time road house restaurant. Â Little has changed in decades, so if you're looking for trendy, this ain't it. Â The only trendy thing here is the standard "-tini" menu, but the choices are all good. Â The Pear Berry martini is best in show-- it's actually like biting into a fresh, ripe pear. Â Dinners run toward comfort food and retro choices, and most items are usually delicious. Â The prime rib dinners are quite good, but the meatloaf, for my taste, tends to favor green peppers. Â Sides run from traditional (they're famous for their cole slaw) to the unusual (Brussels sprouts). Â I don't remember having dessert here because portions are always so filling. Â The waitresses are prompt and chipper. Â The place is friendly but can be a little crowded and noisy at times. Â It reminds me of the sort of places my parents would take me back in the fifties, so it's probably one of the few places where you can order a Tom Collins and they'll know what you mean.
Review Source:The walls of this bastion of the 70's must be filled with stories of feather boas, Stem held cigarettes, Harvey Wall bangers, and disco. I would love to spend an evening here at the bar hearing the reminiscence of the days of old...however, today, the food wasn't worth the price and my generation just can't appreciate the raspy voiced aging waitress with very few service skills. I am glad I tried it and wouldn't be all that against going back for a dinner on someone elses dime, but making it back is well down the priority list.
Review Source:I had not been here in about 20 years. Â New owners as of 3 years ago. Â It was soooooooooooooooooooooo smokey last time I was here that I do not remember the wall she said they removed, I probably couldn't see it through the smoke.
Yes, it is still small but the owner greeted us, she helped bus tables, and walked around to speak with the patrons.
The ribs fell off of the bone ~ just the way I like them. Â I have advanced past the cave man state when a person had to wrestle their meat to get it off of the bone. Â Entree comes with soup or salad and choice of a side. Â The bread was served warm and there were also crackers and bread sticks in the basket. Â Service was quick and friendly.
Their sign says they are the home of the king size cocktail with some pretty fancy names. Â I did not partake, but it sure looked like those who ordered them, enjoyed them.
I would not hesitate to return or recommend it, if someone asked for a place with good ribs.
I like King Sized Cocktails. I work down the street and my boss lady said to try out their lunch and asked me not to drink too much. She kills me!!!!
So the food is dang good! A little pricey for lunch but it is a higher end establishment than most restaurants in the area. Food portions are huge and the team is as nice a can be.
I'm going to sound like a snot but it needs a little face lift in there. It's a dark, outdated, little place that has serious potential!!!!
Now that ain't stopping me from feasting and drinking.....no way.
I'm a happy little clam going I when I can for some lunch and a drank. I can't wait to get back in, the wedge salad, stuffed mushrooms, filet sandwich!!! Holy cow!!!! Go and Hit it! Go in hungry and you'll be a fan too.
Such a great establishment in lil old Lisle. Love it as a little watering hole with some great freaking tastes.
Home of the King Size Cocktails!!! Â I had the cherry cake martini. Â AWESOME.
When my coworker suggested coming here for lunch I was a little hesitant. Â From the outside, this place looks like a total dive. Â Once we got inside, the decor was totally outdated and dark. Â At first glimpse, I was afraid I was going to not enjoy lunch.
We were able to order half sandwiches with a cup of soup. Â I got the reuben with cup of clam bisque. Â The food was fresh and delicious.
The owner came by to help deliver our cocktails, and chatted with my coworker. Â The service was pretty good, and we got back to the office pretty quickly. Â All in all, we had a great time.
The cocktail prices are great, but the food is a little pricey. Â I would definitely come back.
Raymes is casual dining with white tablecloths.  The staff Is friendly and will point out house favorites.  Steak or ribs are our favorites...you can't go wrong.  Raymes is fairly quiet, except when  there is a big sports game....so choose your quiet time carefully as the bar with televisions are connected with the dining room.
Review Source:Rayme's redeemed themselves. Â We returned to see if our last visit was just an off night.
My wife ordered the broiled scallops and loved them. Â I had one of the dinner specials, Beef Stroganoff on butter noodles. Â It was delicious! I started out with a wedge salad with blue cheese. Â It was very good except for the cherry tomatoes that were a little soft.
The Appletini and Blue Martini cocktails were terrific. Â Service was friendly and attentive. Â Prices are a tad on the high side though although $8.50 for the King Size Cocktail IS a good deal.
A 3.5 star experience.
Raymes is a wonderful place- very friendly! The owner was incredibly nice, the watiress was quick and nice, even the regulars were extremely friendly!
Very good Baked French Onion soup! Food was okay, dont get me wrong, Raymes is very good at what they do... but it's a little pricey and the steak was not one I'll remember. I regret not getting the Ribs, so I may just come back for the ribs one day.
I took my parents here for dinner this past weekend for their Anniversary. Â My Dad is extremely picky when it comes to restaurants and he does NOT like going to chain restaurants so I thought this place would be good, and it was. Â He was still talking about it the next day.
We went around 5:30 on a Sunday - the place wasn't very busy and the Bears/Packers game was on. Â The service was excellent and so was the food. Â My mom ordered talapia, my dad ordered prime rib, and I got the prime rib special for the day which was topped with blue cheese - YUM!
I did see the "Home of the King Size Cocktails" sign but on this particular evening I wasn't going to indulge in any but since it's close to home...I WILL definitely be back another time for some food, and king size cocktails!
There is something to be said for the owners here. Within 5 minutes of us sitting at the bar for a cocktail to wait for the rest of our party, one of the owners was already talking to us, asking if we had questions, and making recommendations. The other owner stopped by our table a few times throughout our dinner to check in and make sure we are happy. Love it.
The bartender was sweet, and the drinks were good. The cherry cake martini may be my new favorite. At $8.50 it was super reasonably priced too. Our waitress was snarky but fun, a good match for our group. We felt taken care of.
The food itself was good - my steak was perfectly cooked, as was my potato. Mom totally enjoyed the oysters rockefeller. Though her prime rib cut was thinner than expected, the flavor was great. And the ribs are super duper good. I thought the prices were totally in line too.
As for the decor.... it's exactly what I hoped it was going to be. I WANTED a place that looked like the supper clubs my folks used to drag me to when I was a kid. The wood paneling was comforting. It was clean, which is more important to me than being modern. My biggest critique is the bathroom was tiny, but it was clean as well.
We were thanked by the owner when we left. This so rarely happens. It's good to know there are still honest to goodness family owned establishments out there. I would be thrilled to go back.
Rayme's...the place where time stood still. It's like walking back into 1979.
Stopped in for lunch today and it was okay. We have been there about a dozen times in the last 6 years. The prices have gone up quite a bit since i was there last. $9 for a burger during lunch seems high to me. Especially since another place in Lisle has 1/2 price lunches.
The service is okay. The lady is really nice and friendly and has been there forever.
Both food and atmosphere came off like an old, dingy diner.
Dingy atmosphere.
Very bland...yucky...food.
shrimp bisque - tiny cheap shrimps they sell in frozen department,
side salad consisting of limp old lettuce and few slices of red onions
bread was warm but it tasted like cheap crackers
linguine with clams - so bland and greasy
ribs - what kind of bbq sauce is that? Â gross. Â it fell off the bone but somehow was still very dry.
Service...well, it was horrendously terrible but I don't think it's usually like that so I won't judge it by this one incident.
One thing it wasn't diner like..the price...way higher.
I would say, definitely pass on this place.
Eating at Rayme's is like eating at an old-time supper club, and I mean that in every good way. Â It's cozy, paneled in circa-1970s wood, and a little dated. Â But don't let that throw you off. Â The service is top-notch: Friendly and super-efficient. Â Cocktails are generous, with no skimping on the good stuff. Â The ribs are sublime. Â The seafood is also great. Â Really, anything I've had here is wonderful. Â I also love that the place is family-owned and operated.
Review Source:Eating at Rayme's reminds me of eating at someone's grandma's house. Â The food is down-home and excellent -- especially St. Patty's Day corned beef and cabbage. Â The service (a mother/daughter team) is consistently great. Â The decor, however, is retro in a not-so-appealing-but-not-unbearable way. Â I'm talking about low drop-ceilings and wood paneling on the walls. Â Oddly, if you go to Rayme's for lunch on a week day, you will not find an open seat at the bar but the dining room will be empty. Â I always wonder how they have regulars in the middle of the days during the week. Â I don't know whether to be happy or sad for those folks. Â Bottom line, the food is delicious and thats why I continue to eat there.
Review Source:OH MY GOD ARE THE RIBS GOOD!!! Â
I was here for dinner wit my father and husband and we had heard that the ribs were good - but they weren't just good, they were GREAT! Â The meat falls right off the bone it's so tender. Â The owner Jerri said that they're cooked four times before they're served. Â Awesome! Â For a half slab it was $16 (I think) and a full slab was $20 and both you get a dinner side and either soup, salad or something else along those lines. Â I had coleslaw as one of my sides and that was very tasty too - a little sweet and not super mayonnaise-y. Â I give that two thumbs up as well. Â
Overall the atmosphere is like your favorite bar if you lived in Wisconsin. Â Everybody seems to know each other and the servers are nice and friendly. Â It's a great laid back place to enjoy a couple big drinks and some tasty ribs. Â Wish I could review more of the food, but I'll probably never try anything else since I've had the ribs!
My boyfriend took me here for dinner last night, and we both enjoyed it very much. Â We got there in perfect timing because after we sat down it filled in very quickly. Â It's a small place, but every table was taken when we left. Â It's a small neighborhood type place with a bar, and it seemed like a place where regulars hung out. Â My boyfriend had the meatloaf, and I had linguine with clams, artichokes and sundried tomatoes. Â It was delicious! Â Not sure who it was, maybe the owner? Â But she came around throughtout our meal to ask how everything was. Â The waitress was great as well. Â We will be back for sure!
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