Ray's Uptown

Creole restaurant · Central City

Ray's Uptown

Creole restaurant · Central City

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1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113

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No-frills eatery offering homestyle Cajun & Creole specialties & soul food favorites.  

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1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113 Get directions

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$10–20

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+1 504 858 5672
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"Want a front-row seat to Zulu this Mardi Gras? Ray’s on the Avenue in historic Treme is ground zero for the action. The restaurant and bar is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with everything from $10 restroom wristbands, parking discounts, and $100 passes including food, bar tickets, and inside seating." - Beth D'Addono

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"Elray Holmes’s Ray’s on the Ave is a local institution (even after it moved away from its original Avenue) in large part due to Holmes himself. He’s active in the community, holding frequent meal giveaways, and cooks some of the best traditional Creole food in the city. Go for the food, Saints games, happy hour, or live music, it’s always a good visit." - Lynn Wesley - Coleman

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"Elray Holmes’s Ray’s on the Ave is a local institution (even after it moved away from its original Avenue) in large part due to Holmes himself. He’s active in the community, holding frequent meal giveaways, and cooks some of the best traditional Creole food in the city. Go for the food, Saints games, happy hour, or live music, it’s always a good visit." - Lynn Wesley - Coleman

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"SWITCHEROOS — Ray’s on the Ave has moved to another ave. It’s now at 714 N. Claiborne in Treme, in a place that formerly housed Cohen’s Formal Wear." - Stephanie Carter

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Paradise Donaldson

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Went here with some friends because we keep hearing about it. We waited 2 hours to get our food. When we first arrived they forgot that we were waiting to be seated. They stated that they " thought we left". We were a party of 6. Once we actually receieved the food, it was very good. We got the soulfood platter with collard greens and macoroni and cheese. The shrimp and fried chicken was amazing ( im allergic to fish). They did forget our yams, bt it wasnt a problem. Overaĺl I just think we came on a bad day.

Macyme Macy

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I took my best friend . I call mom to this restaurant for the first time visit here. It wasn’t too bad to get a seat, but it took forever to get your food. I receive my appetizer which was meat pies. Oh my gosh, hard as a brick . It was my waiters first day he had it seemed all the tables in my area. I felt sorry for him. He did his best, but when I receive my Shrimp Poboy I was very disappointed, frozen shrimps who does that in Louisiana who does that in New Orleans? I I was given a complementary drink because of the long weight which I thought was very nice. Not sure if I’ll return. I may give it another try but with a different order. 😟

Charles Edward Lincoln III

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Very Lively and super friendly. Dancing and excellent gumbo. A great New Orleans neighborhood experiencr.

Lloyd Dennis

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Really outstanding Creole Soul Food with an unassuming, friendly ambiance. Has a kind of sports lounge vibe. Ample portions.

Coretta Davis

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The atmosphere was fantastic! The service was impeccable! Ray was very friendly he was taking pictures asking if everything was ok. The food was absolutely delicious. The best fried fish in New Orleans. The Chef Ray’s Famous Soul platter has enough food to feed three people. We’re definitely coming back!

Weave & Willow

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We circled the shopping center a couple of times till we parked and I went and peaked in the window to see if the address was correct. It’s a very limited menu right now after they recently reopened. Crawfish meat pies were the best!! The catfish plates were delicious also. Great service from them, they were friendly, place was clean. We have them on a list to revisit next trip into NOLA.

Nikki James

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The atmosphere was great. Good music and food also family oriented. The staff was attentive and the owner took time out to come talk to us at the table. We will be going back.

JR Wheeler

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Some of the best Fried Chicken and Shrimp we’ve ever had. Wife and I crushed a Soul Platter. Glad we seeked this place out. Totally worth it.