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    Rayz on the Bay

    4.2 (80 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Fast Food, Salad
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    J A.

    What a fun place on a cold winter day before Christmas! The burger was excellent, service great and decorations festive!

    Sarah E.

    Great service. Food was ok. It was smothered/drowning in sauce. Would have loved more fries.

    Hamburger* with cheese and fries
    Julie B.

    We stopped here while on a weekend getaway and loved it. The outside bar had a great vibe to it so we sat there and had some drinks. Our bartender Jen was fantastic. She's really the reason we loved the place so much. I started out with my usual vodka and cranberry but then she recommended the raspberry vodka with cranberry. It was really good! We decided to grab some food while we were there. I ordered the burger with cheese and fries. The burger was good and the fries were very good. They were fresh cut. Our waitress was great as well she gave us really good service. I can't recall her name but she was going to school to be a nurse and was very sweet. If you're in the area give this place a try! I highly recommend it.

    Mushroom swiss burger and hickory smoked BBQ burger
    Mo T.

    Great place with multiple outdoor patios and a stunning view at sunset by the lake. Burgers will not disappoint. I had the mushroom swiss which was juicy and decadent, my friend had the hickory smoked BBQ burger. I'm not a fan of BBQ sauce but this burger was very well made, they did not overload it with BBQ sauce and only accentuated the flavor of the burger. Both burgers came with seasoned batter fries for a very filling meal. With 2 beers, cost came to $41, definitely worth it! They warned us that the food would take an hour as the place was packed but everything arrived in less than 30 minutes. Taking away a star because I am not a fan of paper plates or beer in a plastic cup. Definitely recommend this place if you're in the area!

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    Rachel Macie H.

    Looking for something that's a bit hidden but still manages to deliver what's good sure you are as you really can't go wrong with something of that nature as hidden gems are never enough to be found! One given day some friends and I were just driving around killing time enjoying all the amazing views of that gigantic lake when we found Rayz it was purely by mistake or was it as this given night was like a Wednesday or something and I'm like why is this place cracking midweek so a few minutes later with use of some website called Yelp that I'm sure none of you ever heard of before I had my answer! My answer was the specials here mostly burgers at a super good price for a special that usually comes with fries or onion rings so how can you really not be into that! Every time I've been here my food as been awesome as the burgers have tasted fresh and just yummy so you know that will bring you back no matter what as they all have been simple but that's all that was really needed as it just worked! Those onion rings are the kicker beer battered so you know they are good as well as huge in their own circular way of fried goodness definitely some of the better ones I've had for sometime! The fried pepper jack ballz were also yummy too as who doesn't like fried cheese in every way possible! The fried pickles were alright not my favorite but definitely still good in their own pickle way either way you fry it! Overall awesome specials super cool little spot right on the lake just be prepared to be here for a minute as it gets super busy as you can tell it's the locals spot Forshures I'm sure I'll be back here soon as it's just what's good any given day of the week!

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    Sayward C.

    This place was fun! Lots of locals. You literally walk in through the back bar lol! It's traditional fried food, but was great! It has a nice view and the staff were friendly and Accommodating .

    Lisa B.

    Took a drive with no agenda in mind. When we stumbled upon this place. It's kind of out of the way so we decided to give it a try. It's a bar with typical bar atmosphere. They have a small patio on the front and a second bar and outside seating next to the main building. We sat outside and watched the Ohio State game. It was nice. Dogs are allowed as well. They also have a 3nd story balcony which is self serve, but what a view the bay!! Our waiter was amazing we stayed longer than we planned because he was welcoming and very attentive. He said he's leaving for the army soon, hopefully we'll make it back to say goodbye. We both had the perch basket and it was delicious!!! Definitely a place to try

    Nice place right on the bay . Great in the summer.

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    Tyler stepped up to the plate for excellent service!! Great perch dinner and Roman burger. He made us feel right at home. You're hired, sir!

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    10 months ago

    Great service, ambiance,menu and prices!! Live music and $25 prime rib dinner on Fridays! New ownership!!

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    1 year ago

    Great food options. Service was very good, besides the fact that I opened the place. Decor is very nice; modern but inviting.

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    Great place to chill relax and have a drink. Philly cheese steak sandwich was very good! Wonderful staff

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    Clean nice bar and burger joint. Shot and a beer. burger nice and juicy. Clean floors and overall organized and service was good.

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    Friendly staff, great made to order food, icy cold drinks, picturesquely situated right on beautiful Sandusky Bay. A summer must!

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