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Ray's the Steaks

2300 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209
703 841 0001
Ranked #6 of 332 restaurants in Arlington
4.0 of 5 stars 246 Reviews
Price range: 20 AUD - 36 AUD
Cuisines: American, Steakhouse
Good for: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Good for: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Charlton, NY
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We were on vacation and I wanted a great steak. I read some reviews and decided Ray's the Steaks was the place to go. First impression is a modern upscale resaturant. Our only complaint for the whole eveinig is the air conditioning was on high. Now lets talk food. Nice bread to start. Great menue made it hard to decide... More

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rara8698
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

I've been to Ray's the Steaks twice now and both times I was really impressed by the food and the service. The ambiance leaves a little something to be desired, but that's kind of the point. They focus more on the quality of food than the setting. I get it. I am a vegetarian but I found that they had... More

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Silver Spring
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Do the bar area seating for an excellent value. The side dishes are nearly as good as the steak itself! More

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Saratoga Springs, New York
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

We had filet mignos with foie gras and the meal was delicious! The side order of wild musrooms was also great. Wonderful, friendly service as well. A very popular place to eat--it was crowded by 6:30 More

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Florida
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

These were definitely some of the best steaks we ever had. We ordered the brazilian strip picanha with piranha sauce which was very good for those who like spicy food. The filet mignon au poivre with black peppercorn was exceptional, as was the filet with brandy mushrooms. We had the mixed green salad with the complimentary mashed potatoes and creamed... More

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Ft Riley, KS
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Yes its a bit expensive (I spent over a hundred dollars on dinner and wine for two). But the food is absolutely the best you will find and well worth every penny. By far, my favorite place to get a great steak in DC! More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

It's a painful fact that if you are in DC, you are going to overpay to eat. Not at Ray's the Steaks - half the price of what the other steak houses charge in the area and it is very high quality. Just know the place is popular so you will have to wait to be seated. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

the best steak we ever had... i highly recommend this restaurant More

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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Worth the hassle to get in. There's two parts to the restaurant, if you want to have conversation with your meal, recommend requesting the carpeted room (think it requires reservations). If you don't have reservations, be ready to wait. Wine list is very good, and the service is excellent. More

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Arlington, VA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Would not let us sit down until all eight were present, even though five in the party were there. When making the reservation, we were asked if it was a special occasion (it was) but then the restaurant did nothing about it. (So was that just a survey question?) The steak of one person in our party came out so... More

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