Ray's Tavern

[Scott P]

So, we've heard a lot of things about Ray's Tavern. Some are "best hamburgers in the world", etc.

We went there and it seemed like plain old bugers and food to me. It was good, but didn't seem like anything special. Just like Red Robin or something.

So what was supposed to be the big deal? Or did we miss something?
:ne_nau:

[gonzo]

Shhh...don't tell anyone, but I thought the same thing.

[hank moon]

So, we've heard a lot of things about Ray's Tavern. Some are "best hamburgers in the world", etc.

We went there and it seemed like plain old bugers and food to me. It was good, but didn't seem like anything special. Just like Red Robin or something.

So what was supposed to be the big deal? Or did we miss something?
:ne_nau:

The big deal about ray's is mostly that it's there. And the fries - best in Utah...

[rockgremlin]

Their burgers and steaks are good, but not PHENOMENAL. I think it has more to do with people being surprised that even marginally good food could be found in lowly Green River. There are definitely better burgers to be found elsewhere.


Another thing---once you are famished by a long day of hiking and canyoneering, any food's flavor is enhanced beyond what it might normally be if you weren't starving and full of nothing but Gatorade and beef jerky.

[price1869]

It's sentimental, tradition, locally owned and operated, and pretty dang good food. I find it nothing like Red Robin. Groggs screws me over about every time I go there, but I keep going back.

and don't be mean to Ray's.

[Rev. Coyote]

FYI, Chip's Place in Hesperus, Colorado, makes a burger with whole chilies that could launch a new religion.

I'm just sayin.

[JP]

that could launch a new religion.
And what would the name of that religion be :haha:

[Rev. Coyote]

that could launch a new religion.
And what would the name of that religion be :haha:

The Holy Apostolic Order of the Hamburger. Bingo every Wednesday.

JP -- how was the trip home?

[JP]

I have to get the photos up, too lazy right now to drag the laptop out of the big Dooge :haha: We had a flat on the eastern side of Colorado. The tranny went (which was brand new) just as we entered Illinois. Wrecker picked up the Toter and we were heading to Kentucky, so a nice neighbor of my buddy's drove out to get us and the trailer and brought us the 300 some miles to the spot in Kentucky :haha:

[Alex]

So, we've heard a lot of things about Ray's Tavern. Some are "best hamburgers in the world", etc.

We went there and it seemed like plain old bugers and food to me. It was good, but didn't seem like anything special. Just like Red Robin or something.

So what was supposed to be the big deal? Or did we miss something?
:ne_nau:

I think it became more of a tradition now to stop there for the River Rats and canyoneers. It's a central location before the split between Moab and San Rafeal and a very common place to find big names after a long trip.

Plus the fries!

[Rev. Coyote]

The tranny went (which was brand new) just as we entered Illinois.

Tell me more. What year is that Dodge? What happened?

[Wasatch]

Yup, Ray's has some good burgers and yes, the fries are very good as well. Your next stop would be a long, long drive to Price.

[Iceaxe]

We went there and it seemed like plain old bugers and food to me.

Blasphemy

[price1869]

[quote=Scott Patterson]We went there and it seemed like plain old bugers and food to me.

Blasphemy

[Scott Card]

Yep, Ray's sucks... Please don't go back next weekend when I am looking for a table. :lol8:

Blasphemy is right. Ray's is a great way to top off a great day in the Roost or Swell. Not so formal that you feel uncomfortable going there a little dirty but I really like the food. I of course wash it down with a little Dew....

And thanks Shane for corruptin' me and my group into goimg into the "Tavern". Best thing in Green River, or Price or anywhere else between my house and the canyons.

And the urinal works now to boot.

[Scott P]

Then who would fight to confine mankind into tiny cities run on wind power?

No reason for personal attacks. This is a friendly question and thread.

[JP]

No reason for personal attacks. This is a friendly question and thread.
Wow, that is considered a personal attack :eek2:

[Iceaxe]

And thanks Shane for corruptin' me and my group into goimg into the "Tavern".

The Card gangs first tavern.... A Kodak moment for sure :2thumbs:

If you think the tavern was a good time wait until I introduce you to women of questionable morals....

:roflol: :roflol: :roflol:

[price1869]

Then who would fight to confine mankind into tiny cities run on wind power?

No reason for personal attacks. This is a friendly question and thread.

Granted, kind of a low blow, just between uutah buddies though. I'll tone down the hyperbole.

[Scott Card]

And thanks Shane for corruptin' me and my group into goimg into the "Tavern".

The Card gangs first tavern.... A Kodak moment for sure :2thumbs:

If you think the tavern was a good time wait until I introduce you to women of questionable morals....

:roflol: :roflol: :roflol:

:roflol: :roflol: It wasn't a big deal to me, after all, my going away party from the office I worked at in Texas and my wife's party in California were Happy Hour farewell parties. There were a couple who may have looked like deer in headlights in my group. However, I must admit the "lewd" women, as John Wayne would say, would make me nervous. I do have a reputation and an image to uphold you know, at least that's what I keep telling everyone. :lol8:

[Rev. Coyote]

This whole thread is offensive. Obscene and racist!!!

[Scott Card]

This whole thread is offensive. Obscene and racist!!!

Of course it is, we have fry sauce. :roflol:

[Iceaxe]

This whole thread is offensive. Obscene and racist!!!

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[sparker1]

I'm in Green River for a week, so Ray's will be given a try. Any other restaurants worth trying? Ben's?

What about best things to do near Green River?

[Iceaxe]

I'm in Green River for a week, so Ray's will be given a try. Any other restaurants worth trying? Ben's?

Ben's (the mex cafe) near Ray's is good. Avoid the Tamerisk (Take-a-risk) resturant at all costs.


What about best things to do near Green River?

Leave :lol8:

Green River in not a garden paradise.... some things to do:

Sego Canyon
http://climb-utah.com/Moab/sego.htm

Tusher Tunnel
http://climb-utah.com/Moab/tusher.htm

Moonshine Wash
http://climb-utah.com/Roost/moonshine.htm

Visit the Powell Museum at the east end of town.

Book a rafting trip on the Green River Daily.


:popcorn:

[sparker1]

Thanks a lot, Shane. I'll see which of these I can squeeze in.

Also, appreciate the restaurant advice.

[Iceaxe]

I really like Sego Canyon for fast and easy. I was amazed at how good the rockart was.

http://climb-utah.com/Moab/Files/SEGO5s.jpg

[gonzo]

Avoid the Tamerisk (Take-a-risk) resturant at all costs.

I've not avoided it in the past, and it was regrettable.

[hank moon]

Avoid the Tamerisk (Take-a-risk) resturant at all costs.


(Posted on Yahoo Canyons group Apr 24, 2007 3:08 PM) ...and when dining in Green River, there is no place *worse* than the Tamarisk (aka Takarisk).

Ya, the same discussion is happening on the light side. Thanks to Shane for generously lifting some light to share with the Troglos. :haha:

[Iceaxe]

Thanks to Shane for generously lifting some light to share with the Troglos. :haha:

Did anyone else notice the joke was funnier when I told it? :ne_nau:

You should feel honored that I found your turn of words amusing enough to steal.... :lol8:

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[hank moon]

Did anyone else notice the joke was funnier when I told it?

You should feel honored that I found your turn of words amusing enough to steal.... :lol8:

:hail2thechief:

[wojo342]

Why would you want to spend a week in Green River? (I grew up there!)

[sparker1]

Why would you want to spend a week in Green River? (I grew up there!)

OK, OK, it's only 2 days. It just seems like a week. :naughty:

Actually, I wanted to spend some time exploring San Rafael Swell, and they have RV parks here, so it's a match made in heaven. Before the week is up, I may find myself driving to Hanksville for something to do. :roll:

[JP]

I may find myself driving to Hanksville for something to do. :roll:
I have a feeling it will have something to do with a camera :haha:

[sparker1]

Hiked several small canyons in the San Rafael Reef this morning, then stopped in at Ray's for lunch. Maybe not the "best" burger I ever had, but it was good (and good sized). Had a biker crowd there today. One big table of mountain bikers, one big table of Harley bikers. One table quiet, one table rowdy. I'll let you guess which was which. Also at at Ben's a couple nights ago, it was OK. I think I've done the entire culinary experience here in Green River.

[wojo342]

When I was growing up there (30 years ago) the best place in town was the Arbon Cafe, (Next door to Rays.) Rays is a great place and a good value.

[Scott Card]

I was at Ray's on Saturday night and the burgers are great. The were out of steak and baked potatoes. Sounded like a group of 30 had just left before we got there. After Not Mindbender and Zero Gravity. It was the best burger in the world. That place was really hoppin' Saturday night. We got there about 9 pm. I did mention that there was a lot of chatter on two web sites about Rays which was amusing to the waiter. We put Scott Pattersons name on the Bathroom wall. (JK :haha: )

[Rev. Coyote]

On a side note, has the Moab Diner reopened? They were under renovation when I was there in January.

[greyhair biker]

The Moab Diner was a hoppin place during Easter Jeep Safari....now THATS a good place to go for a lube job....Awesome grub!

[Heather]

Never heard of the place....do they have any salads? :razz:

[greyhair biker]

Never heard of the place....do they have any salads? :razz:

The Diner has a variety of great salads...I have to have one nearly every day down there....no lie...an amazing southwest chicken salad too....and, they have great green chili cheese fries....YUM! :popcorn:

[Heather]

They even have salads, huh? Well, as long as there are plenty of veggies and lots of avocado, then I would be satisfied. Sounds like an interesting place to visit, anyway. :)

[Rev. Coyote]

The Diner has a variety of great salads...I have to have one nearly every day down there....no lie...an amazing southwest chicken salad too....and, they have great green chili cheese fries....YUM! :popcorn:

Their green chili is great. On eggs, anything.

[Scott Card]

DANG HIJACKERS....This thread is about Ray's and Ray's meat... or the meat that Ray serves rather.... This ain't no salad from Moab thread. Jeez... :haha:

[Iceaxe]

do they have any salads? :razz:

Salads?!?!? That is what my food eats. :lol8:

[Scott Card]

do they have any salads? :razz:

Salads?!?!? That is what my food eats. :lol8:

:lol8: :lol8:

[moabfool]

Ray's :2thumbs: It's the only place to stop on the way back from The Swell. Those fries are awesome. Order a milk shake and your waitress will run to the milk shake place down the street and get one for you. That's service.



Moab Diner is just okay. That's where I go when I've got a bunch of college kids with me who can't afford anything better. It's not my first choice, but it beats fast food. The Broken Oar is just okay too. Same with Eddie Mc Stiff's and The Moab Brewery. Some will call this blashemy, but I didn't like Zax that much either.

La Hacienda (also in Moab) was good considering how cheap it was, just avoid the lobster encheladas.

Want to eat good in Moab? Pasta Jay's or Buck's Grillhouse. :popcorn:

[Rev. Coyote]

Ray's :2thumbs: It's the only place to stop on the way back from The Swell. Those fries are awesome. Order a milk shake and your waitress will run to the milk shake place down the street and get one for you. That's service.



Moab Diner is just okay. That's where I go when I've got a bunch of college kids with me who can't afford anything better. It's not my first choice, but it beats fast food. The Broken Oar is just okay too. Same with Eddie Mc Stiff's and The Moab Brewery. Some will call this blashemy, but I didn't like Zax that much either.

La Hacienda (also in Moab) was good considering how cheap it was, just avoid the lobster encheladas.

Want to eat good in Moab? Pasta Jay's or Buck's Grillhouse. :popcorn:



Haven't tried Buck's, and will on your advice. Pasta Jay's didn't do too much for me. I caught Zak's on a good night, I guess. Heard locals say they food at Zak's will sometimes make you yell at the ground.

I'm a fool for the Diner. Just something about the place -- easy-going feel, nice staff, good homestyle food. Plus, Lin Ottinger eats there.

Place to avoid: Center St. Cafe. Supposedly a four-star establishment, but the service is lousy (rude), the food forgettable, and the prices insane. Also, the Sunset Grill is a great setting, but the food isn't much to write about.

[rockgremlin]

Pasta Jay's is marginal in my opinion too. Eddie Mcstiffs really only has one good thing on the menu (don't order steak there!). I have been consistenly pleased with the Brewery, and Fiesta Mexicana.

When at the Brewery, order the SMOKED PLATTER...mmmmmm!!!

Zax is decent. Definitely not the best pizza I've had. In fact, I think Dominoes is comparable. The only saving grace that Zax has is their pizza bar, and the fact that they will custom make you any kind of pizza you want.

But then again.....I'm a bonafide food snob.

[Wasatch]

I like the one Chinese joint, forgot the name. They have a buffet going on. It's in a small parking lot, I think it's shared with a apartment complex or motel.

[Iceaxe]

I heard a lot about Zak's.... and I was not impressed. so-so pizza.

Poplar Place is on of my Moab favorites.

:popcorn:

[Rev. Coyote]

Poplar Place is on of my Moab favorites.

:popcorn:

I'll have to try them gain. It was deader than hell in January, and the food so-so. Very nice atmosphere.

[moabfool]

Ray's :2thumbs: It's the only place to stop on the way back from The Swell. Those fries are awesome. Order a milk shake and your waitress will run to the milk shake place down the street and get one for you. That's service.



Moab Diner is just okay. That's where I go when I've got a bunch of college kids with me who can't afford anything better. It's not my first choice, but it beats fast food. The Broken Oar is just okay too. Same with Eddie Mc Stiff's and The Moab Brewery. Some will call this blashemy, but I didn't like Zax that much either.

La Hacienda (also in Moab) was good considering how cheap it was, just avoid the lobster encheladas.

Want to eat good in Moab? Pasta Jay's or Buck's Grillhouse. :popcorn:



Haven't tried Buck's, and will on your advice. Pasta Jay's didn't do too much for me. I caught Zak's on a good night, I guess. Heard locals say they food at Zak's will sometimes make you yell at the ground.

I'm a fool for the Diner. Just something about the place -- easy-going feel, nice staff, good homestyle food. Plus, Lin Ottinger eats there.

Place to avoid: Center St. Cafe. Supposedly a four-star establishment, but the service is lousy (rude), the food forgettable, and the prices insane. Also, the Sunset Grill is a great setting, but the food isn't much to write about.

When you go to Buck's get your steak "cowboy style." You've got to give Pasta Jay's another chance. The chicken pesto is awesome.

I can understand liking the Moab Diner. It has an endearing atmosphere, a tasty menu, and reasonable prices. I just end up eating there too often when I'd like to try somewhere else.

I think the Chineese place is called the Szechuan. I did like the buffet as a cheap way to fill the hole, but it's on a par with other Chineese buffets, cheap and greasy. I've never eaten there for dinner.

I've never heard a guy tell me he likes Zax. Every time I hear somebody spouting off about how good that place is it's a girl. Not saying that girls can't eat what they like, I'm just saying it's chick food so be warned.

[Iceaxe]

I'll have to try them gain. It was deader than hell in January, and the food so-so. Very nice atmosphere.

Poplar Place closes for the winter months.... so one of us might be confused.

:popcorn:

[Rev. Coyote]

I'll have to try them gain. It was deader than hell in January, and the food so-so. Very nice atmosphere.

Poplar Place closes for the winter months.... so one of us might be confused.

:popcorn:

OK OK!! I broke in and fixed a meal for myself. Sheesh!

Wasn't much in the fridge, either.

I think they closed just after we were there (New Year).

[moabfool]

I'll have to try them gain. It was deader than hell in January, and the food so-so. Very nice atmosphere.

Poplar Place closes for the winter months.... so one of us might be confused.

:popcorn:

OK OK!! I broke in and fixed a meal for myself. Sheesh!

Wasn't much in the fridge, either.

I think they closed just after we were there (New Year).

There's Poplar Place, which is downtown, and there's Center Cafe which is north of town.

[Rev. Coyote]

I'll have to try them gain. It was deader than hell in January, and the food so-so. Very nice atmosphere.

Poplar Place closes for the winter months.... so one of us might be confused.

:popcorn:

OK OK!! I broke in and fixed a meal for myself. Sheesh!

Wasn't much in the fridge, either.

I think they closed just after we were there (New Year).

There's Poplar Place, which is downtown, and there's Center Cafe which is north of town.

Been to both. Center Cafe tried to serve me raw venison, and the staff got REAL offended when I asked it be cooked. Then, when our table of 11 asked the ticket be split (in like 3 parts), the waitress threw her notes and a calculator at me and said, "Here. YOU figure it out."

I tipped her $1 because I was feeling charitable.

[Heather]

do they have any salads? :razz:

Salads?!?!? That is what my food eats. :lol8:

Well, you know what they say...vegetarians taste better.

Must be true. :haha:

[Iceaxe]

Well, you know what they say...vegetarians taste better.

Vegetarian is an old indian word meaning "terrible hunter".

:lol8:

[Heather]

Well, you know what they say...vegetarians taste better.

Vegetarian is an old indian word meaning "terrible hunter".

:lol8:
Meh...meat was sparse back in hunter/gatherer times. Women actually brought in more of the food in those times because they were the gatherers. :mrgreen:

[asdf]

Well, you know what they say...vegetarians taste better.

Vegetarian is an old indian word meaning "terrible hunter".

:lol8:
Meh...meat was sparse back in hunter/gatherer times. Women actually brought in more of the food in those times because they were the gatherers. :mrgreen:

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[Heather]

Well, you know what they say...vegetarians taste better.

Vegetarian is an old indian word meaning "terrible hunter".

:lol8:
Meh...meat was sparse back in hunter/gatherer times. Women actually brought in more of the food in those times because they were the gatherers. :mrgreen:

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Good plan! As long as I get to eat all the veggies off your plate! :2thumbs: If they aren't cooked, that is. :mrgreen:

[nefarious]

Been to both. Center Cafe tried to serve me raw venison, and the staff got REAL offended when I asked it be cooked. Then, when our table of 11 asked the ticket be split (in like 3 parts), the waitress threw her notes and a calculator at me and said, "Here. YOU figure it out."

I tipped her $1 because I was feeling charitable.Are you sure she was serious? I would have laughed my ass off either way, that was cute. :haha:

[Sombeech]

Well, you know what they say...vegetarians taste better.

:dropmouth:
:eat: :eat: :eat:

[Rev. Coyote]

Been to both. Center Cafe tried to serve me raw venison, and the staff got REAL offended when I asked it be cooked. Then, when our table of 11 asked the ticket be split (in like 3 parts), the waitress threw her notes and a calculator at me and said, "Here. YOU figure it out."

I tipped her $1 because I was feeling charitable.Are you sure she was serious? I would have laughed my ass off either way, that was cute. :haha:

She was DEAD serious, and very pissy. And for that she won $1.