Rai's Rendezvous Kitchen + Bar

This place is very cool. We watched Alter Ego play here and were very impressed by the lighting and sound. Very professionally done. The graffiti on the walls adds to the atmosphere. Incredibly friendly and attentive staff. Come to think of it, even the other patrons were very friendly. Get the hummus. You won't regret it. I hope the band plays here again because it was worth the drive from Baltimore.

Rai’s Rendezvous Kitchen + Bar is one of my favorite places to visit. The restaurant stays open late, which is perfect for enjoying a great meal and relaxing atmosphere. They have live music on the weekends and fun karaoke nights every Wednesday, making it a great spot for entertainment as well. The staff is always friendly, welcoming, and hospitable. The food is consistently delicious, and I highly recommend giving it a try. Whether you’re stopping by for dinner, drinks, or a night out with friends, this place is worth visiting. I always enjoy my experience here and will definitely be coming back again!

We saw The Funicular Project at Rai's. This band is amazing! Wall to wall talent! A great set list of songs from the 60s to 90s that will have you up dancing and sining along!

I was really looking forward to trying Rai’s Rendezvous, but unfortunately the experience was disappointing. Things started off well when we arrived and were seated. However, the host ended up taking all of our orders because we were told the bartenders would come to our table, but they never did. Luckily, we ordered everything at once because no one checked back on us the entire time. The Trash Can Nachos definitely lived up to their name—I’ll just say they had me running to the bathroom later. 🤣 The wings could really benefit from being double-fried for a better texture and crispiness. The biggest disappointment was the cheesesteak. It was extremely dry and lacked any effort or flavor. It was basically just meat, cheese, and a roll with no sauce or anything to bring it together. They might as well rename it the "Trash Can Cheesesteak." When it was time to leave, we couldn’t find anyone to help us check out. Thankfully, our card had already been collected earlier, so we ended up just walking out. To make matters worse, the bartenders seemed more focused on horseplaying with what appeared to be friends, running around with water guns. Our table got sprayed multiple times, which was unprofessional and took away from the dining experience. Overall, I left very disappointed. The service, food quality, and lack of professionalism made it hard to enjoy the visit.

Update to previous review: We have been back a few times since my initial review and frustratingly enough, the service and food has declined with each. 😏. Last Sunday a group of us went and it was nothing like my first experience. It was ridiculously cold in there, like they did not have the heat on at all! The service was a little slow and the plates and utensils were not cleaned well. When sharing with our server, you would think they would check the new sets being brought to us but nope so same..same.same.. the ladies seem more interested in a "Coyote Ugly" type of bar vibe than taking care of dining room customers. My biggest gripe is sitting your behind on the counters where food and/or drinks may sit! Initial Review: My husband, mother in-love and I went in this past Saturday around 5:30ish. There were people seated outside but surprisingly the inside was nearly empty with the exception of a couple people at the bar. The decor is interesting. The walls are covered in graffiti which is kind of cool and they have a full stage for bands and other performers. Olicia was attentive and gave great suggestions on menu items that we should try! The spinach dip definitely made it to my top 3 list. The pricing was okay, actually reasonable in today's times especially with the size of the portions that they give minus the cake. The smashburger and cheesesteak were really good. Let me say that the carrot cake is good! And I'm a total snob when it comes to carrot cake because I myself make a great one. It was just a small slice for $11. Overall, a good experience and we will be back!