Ray's the Classics
8606 Colesville Rd.
Silver Spring/Takoma Park, MD 20910
301-588-7297
Neighborhood: Silver Spring/Takoma Park
Cuisines: Steaks
Opening Hours:
Open daily for dinner, 5:30 to 10.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Nearby Metro Stops: Silver Spring
Price Range: Moderate
Dress: Informal
Noise Level: Chatty
Reservations: Recommended
Website: http://raystheclassics.com/
Best Dishes:
Crab bisque; crab royale sprinkled with Old Bay; the entrecôte and the hanger steak; jumbo diver scallops; the ten-ounce Ray’s Hell-Burger; creamed spinach; Key-lime pie.
Special Features: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Why go: One of the great pleasures and values of the area dining scene is chowing down on a ten-ounce prime-beef patty in the front room of meat maverick Michael Landrum’s supper-club-style restaurant. And the rest of the modest menu is nearly as appealing, proof that it’s possible to have sophistication without a big bill.
What to get: The best crab bisque this side of the Eastern Shore; iceberg lettuce with blue-cheese dressing and bacon; au poivre burger with white cheddar; Landrum’s take on deviled eggs, with steak tartare subbing for whipped yolks; Key-lime pie as rich and creamy as it is tangy.
Best for: A night of indulgence and stylishness without the high cost; pre- and post-movie dining (the AFI Silver Theatre is across the street).
Insider tip: For lovers of retro, the bar serves—in addition to wine, Champagne, beer, and soft drinks from the tap—bottles of RC Cola, a fitting chaser for the food.
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