About Ray’s Place

Ray’s Place is a top-rated restaurant and nightlife destination in Kent, OH, serving draft beer, burgers, salads, comfort food, and other familiar favorites in a casual, cozy, historic, and trendy setting. Located at 135 Franklin Ave, Kent, OH 44240, Ray’s Place is known for great beer selection, great cocktails, fast service, bar games, local specialty dishes, and a welcoming atmosphere for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Guests can enjoy dine-in, takeaway, and delivery, plus table service, happy-hour drinks, dessert, and sport viewing. Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms. Reservations are accepted, and payments include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. For a highly rated restaurant and nightlife experience in Kent, OH, visit Ray’s Place at 135 Franklin Ave or call +1 330-673-2233.

Last updated: Jun 13, 2026

Business Hours

Open Now · Monday 11:30 AM-12 AM
Friday 11:30 AM-2 AM
Saturday 11:30 AM-2 AM
Sunday 12-10 PM
Monday 11:30 AM-12 AM
Tuesday 11:30 AM-12 AM
Wednesday 11:30 AM-12 AM
Thursday 11:30 AM-2 AM

Customer Reviews

4.50
Based on 2065 reviews
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Kelly Federico

First time here. The staff blew me away. They were on their "A" game. Whenever a staff walked by our table they asked how everything is and if we needed anything. It just wasn't our waitress, who was so bubbly and nice by the way, that made sure we had everything. It was so refreshing to be in an atmosphere …

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Pamela Anderson

Ordered lasagna and stir fry, food was excellent, we’ll be back!

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Don Venham

Great food options and even better beer selection! First visit and we will definitely return. Service was quick and our server was very friendly.

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Katie Robb

It’s a bar in a college town and they’re doing their best! lol. We did go on a busy Friday and it seemed only 1-2 guys were waiting tables and trying to run the bar. With that said, they did great! The food was all so delicious! Nice place! Service being a little slower let us talk and catch up …

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Brendan O'Hara

Always great good. Good service. Decent prices. Close to home. Good beer list. Clean. Parking can suck on the weekends but usually it's fine. Highly recommend. Ray's place two is also really good. If you're closer to that location. Just saying.

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Frank Ross

I ate and drank a lot of beer here when I was in college at Kent State in the late 70's. Looks a lot different today. Brought my son here who is now going to Kent State. The food was delicious, the service was great and the atmosphere was comfortable. A little surprised that the crowd was mostly middle aged …

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Jessica Larson

Food was amazingly hot and fast despite how slammed it was on a Friday night. Waitress was on point the entire time and super nice. She wasn’t impatient when I asked whether the brisket was fatty that day and went and asked for me. I got the brisket sandwich with the pepper cream cheese, pickled onion and bbq w/ a …

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Alex Vaught

The first time I ate here, I think I was one. I'm thirty seven at the time of this review. There's a reason they've been around since my grandparents were kids. Every time I'm back in town, I try to make time for a bite here. Good place for families until about 9pm. Starts to get rowdy with college students …

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Manuel Nunez

Ray's Place continues to be a community staple. The classic restaurant offers all the American Bar classics to the best level. On my trip, my group ordered a Burger with the works, Hot Wings, Taco Salad, and a Chicken Wrap. The taco salad and wrap were fine, but the burger and wings were incredible. The wings are a standout, especially …

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Michael O

If you’re in Kent and want consistently amazing food, top-tier service, and an atmosphere that’s genuinely fun, Ray’s Place is the place to go. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is energetic and welcoming without feeling chaotic. It’s the perfect balance of laid-back and lively — great for a casual dinner, a night out with friends, or even …

People Also Ask

Where is Ray’s Place located?
Ray’s Place is located at 135 Franklin Ave, Kent, OH 44240, United States, Kent, OH, United States. You can get directions here.
What is Ray’s Place rated?
Ray’s Place has a rating of 4.50 out of 5 stars based on 2065 customer reviews.
What are Ray’s Place's hours?
Ray’s Place's hours vary by day. Please check the Business Hours section above for the full weekly schedule.
How do I contact Ray’s Place?
You can reach Ray’s Place by phone at +1 330-673-2233.
What type of business is Ray’s Place?
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