Ray’s Place — Restaurant in Jonesboro

Updated review 6/1/2025: My 94 year old Southern grandmother approved of the Chicago style fried catfish 😆 so I came back yesterday to get some more for her and myself. I also tried their whole fried wings this time and wow they were great! Super crispy on the outside but so moist and juicy on the inside. The owner remembered me from my first visit a couple weeks ago. They truly are the nicest people. Please go try their food!!!

Original review: We tried Ray’s Place for the first time today and it did not disappoint! We ordered some catfish fillets with fries and coleslaw to try. The catfish dredge was seasoned well. The fish was cooked to perfection. It was moist and flaky on the inside while being golden brown and slightly crunchy on the outside. The pieces of catfish were also a very good size and thickness. The fries were cooked well also. The coleslaw had a great taste, but I wish it had a finer shred. Some pieces of cabbage were very large and crunchy. But overall it had a nice tang and I appreciated the added red bell pepper which made it unique. We met the owner and two of her sons AND two of her grandsons! It truly is a family business and I hope you will give them a try like we did. They were all so friendly and inviting. The owner gave us some extra sauces just to try out! We will definitely be back to try other items like their fried chicken, rib tips, chicken wings, salmon bites and gyros. I remember when this used to be a barbecue restaurant and they have completely renovated the inside. They have a small stage where they told us they plan to do karaoke. There is also a small bar inside, but they are a family restaurant. They have only been open about two months, so things are still getting set up for events like karaoke we were told. Today they had beautiful fresh flowers on each of the tables in the dining area. Try this place out and help support a local family...

My husband and I recently visited Ray’s Place in Jonesboro, and we were genuinely impressed. The atmosphere was quiet and welcoming — a nice change of pace. We ordered the catfish nuggets and the turkey tips, both served with fries. The food was fantastic, especially the catfish — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.

The service was attentive and friendly from start to finish. We each tried a lemon drop cocktail made with tequila — a twist we’d never had before — and they were absolutely delicious. Prices were reasonable, and the portion sizes felt fair.

If I had to mention one downside, it would be the lack of air conditioning or fans. It was quite warm inside, and that made things a little uncomfortable. Still, the quality of the food and service more than made up for it.

All in all, we highly recommend Ray’s Place. If you're in the area, it's definitely...

Saw this place on TikTok and had to come check it out — definitely glad we did! The salmon Alfredo tacos were absolutely delicious and lived up to the hype. The whole vibe of the restaurant feels family-owned, and you can tell they take real pride in their food and service.

The old-school tunes playing in the background were a nice touch — had me and my wife singing along — and the volume was just right so we could actually enjoy a conversation. There’s also a bar area, and I can see this place turning into a good late-night spot.

We came around 2 PM, didn’t have to wait, but a crowd started rolling in right after we ordered. All in all, a great experience — we’ll...