Rai’s Rendezvous

Food: Decent bar food. I had the trash nachos which was HUGE!! Service: It was very busy the night I came because of a show but once everyone sat down, the servers were very good about checking to see we got what we needed.Ambience: It's a bar. There's a stage for entertainment. I think they have karaoke. I was there for Magic Hunk. They also old school archaeology games.

Went with the wife in october 2024. Place is definitely more of a sports bar vibe than restaurant. Thave have outside seating and large TVs all around as well as comfy looking sofas. Inside is dark and the first time I went there was line dancing going on, which can be fun to watch.This time I had an OK smash burger, but my wife ordered the blackened shrimp and it was brought out by a man who was probably the cook. He seemed a bit 'off'. The shrimp looked like it was not fully cooked and when she asked the server, was told that is how it is served. She gingerly ate 1 or 2 before deciding it was a bad idea. Lets just say things went decidedly downhill after this and we had to make a hasty ride home as the shrimp were definitely not properly cooked and probably not fresh, resulting in some stomach issues. If she had eaten the entire dish she probably would have had to to to ER. Not cool.Prices are somewhat high, but the focus seems to be more on the booze than the food. Their beer selection is good, but I can say both of my visits had me regretting the food.

Came randomly for lunch, wanted to try it for a longtime, came with a toddler and dog We sat outside very nice seating with sofas and tvs to watch games, I can imagine it getting super busy in eveningsFood was fresh and served hot surprisingly decent veggie options too Server was very nice.

Came here after a ride around for a bit of an escape from the cold! We got a meat pizza which was nice to share! The service was very nice and I had loved the atmosphere! They have many pinball machines and people dancing to latin music on the dance floor! I'll have to learn to join them next time 3000%. It's a nice place to have a little fun!

Having been listed as a top five Reuben in the DC Metro area I had to put it to the test. Rai's passed with flying colors! The meat was plentiful but the surprise was the sauce! It really gave it a punch most restaurant Reuben's lack. Now for the kicker...the Rai's happy hour starts at noon and rivals the best deals in the area. Got to glimpse a burger and pizza delivered to another customer and it looked great. Service was fantastic. Sides were plentiful and the offered multiple options. Loved the bar area.

This was the only new spot we tried while in town visiting my in laws and it was so good! The lobster pj&j is something I'll be talking about for a while. The short rib pizza was also something special. Glad they had some pinball & virtual golf since they seemed to be short staffed. While the food & drinks came out quickly the wait for the check dragged on a bit. Other than that slight delay, everything was amazing and we'll probably add this to our regular rotation when we're in town.

FOOD/DRINK: 4/5SERVICE: 5/5EXPERIENCE: 5/5Well, helloooo to the revamped Bungalow Alehouse! The vibe is totally different from the Alehouse, which is welcomed. It is more hip hop/90s vibe and more high top seating instead of the pool table. There are also pinball machines. The renovations were quick! LoCo definitely needed this - we were starving for a tapas place! Service was great! Our waitress, Emi, offered suggestions on what to get and even made a drink I wanted into a mocktail! They also have a few mocktails under the "sober curious" section of the menu. The owner's wife stopped by at the end to ask how everything was as well (I didn't know until I saw on Facebook when she commented!). I got a butterfly pea flower lemonade (mocktail of "pretty lil liar" drink), while hubby ordered the fallin' off cocktail ($10). We ordered the grilled halloumi cheese ($9), chicken lollipops ($15), blistered shishito peppers ($9), and rounding out with the halva blondie ($16).FOOD/BEV:-butterfly pea flower lemonade / mocktail - very good and refreshing! more lemonade than anything but it was fun. AND they only charged us $3!-fallin' off cocktail - hubby deemed it as "really good" - I had a sip and deemed it as too strong but I rarely drink-grilled halloumi cheese - this is such an unexpected combo but the grilled cheese with the pomegranate seeds was really great. the chef really thought about textures!-chicken lollipops - we didn't particularly care for these. the sauce was too sweet and some of the lollipops were too fatty. a steep $15 price tag deemed it not worth getting again-blistered shishito peppers - wonderful rendition of a classic app - the green goddess dressing and the walnut dust really elevated the dish. dipping them into the dressing was hands-on, too. both of us drew a spicy one this time!-halva blondie - the STAR of the show! we did get it without the whipped cream, as i am lactose intolerant, but it didn't really need it (or rather, it was great without it). the blondie had a peanut buttery taste and the coffee anglaise matched it perfectly. hubby STILL talks about this dessert and it was a week ago.NOTE: they have since changed their menu - the shishito peppers are no longer on it and they have pizza and sammies now! They also have a DJ on Saturdays but it wasn't too loud.Even though the chicken lollipops weren't great, I've bumped up this review to 5 stars due to everything else. We can't wait to come back.

Been hearing some things about this new place and today I got my chance to check it out. They are now open for lunch, which worked out great. Very bright "graffiti-like" paintings on the walls, lots of TVs going to catch all the sports action. My far the most unique menu options in Ashburn, blend of Mediterranean, Greek, and more. Items like lobster PB&J to a variety of small plates and handhelds. Andre was our server and was on top of everything, made some great recommendations and answered our questions. My wife had the hummus, that Chef John came out and talked to us about, a long time family recipe from Greek, it was the best hummus I have every had. I had the Arayes Burger, think of sliders in pita, outstanding!The only knock I would give them, and it's small, is the music, too loud Beyonce, Katy Perry, pop junk. I will be back soon for dinner.

Delicious and refreshingly different type of place in Ashburn Village where Bungalow Alehouse used to be! The service is phenomenal (they try to locally source their ingredients) and it's a really cool vibe!Let's start with the food...So they have some great small plates to try with a seasonal rotating menu. I was with a couple of people and we tried so many plates (at least 8)! My favorite thing about their food was an overall well-balanced and well-seasoned menu. There's a lot of flavor in most dishes without being too salty or strong. The seafood was all cooked perfectly from the tempura shrimp to lobster. I thoroughly enjoyed the deviled lobster eggs and the yellowfin tacos!! Soooo yummy!We were regulars when it was Bungalow Alehouse and the layout is pretty much the same but even more screens! It's a good place to watch football or other sports. The staff are so friendly and helpful. They go out of their way to make you feel welcome and always on top of refills! Andre is great as is Jerry. The decor is very unique for Ashburn with a casual vibe. Graffiti art everywhere is really cool with old school hip hop playing when I was there.For REALLY good REAL food in a cool atmosphere (not stuffy) with good people you should definitely check it out. The place is big and open, has plenty of seating (pool tables gone), and lots of outdoor seating. I cannot say enough good things and hope people go check out this new place!!

Had a very large group for a birthday dinner. I initially did have some trouble getting confirmation making the reservation, but after sending an email, the staff quickly reached out and answered all my questions and got the reservation squared away. It was pretty busy when we came in but got a nice spot tucked away from the outdoor party, so we were able to have a nice dinner without being overwhelmed. Towards the end, the band moved indoors due to the rain so it did get louder but it was at the tail end of dinner. They were sweet enough to do a small birthday bit weaved into their song as they were playing.This place has a very casual vibe but can be a bit loud. Lot of party vibes but chill and welcoming for guests to mill around, have a good time with the music. Some of us went around to browse the selection of games. Service was slow as they seemed to be understaffed since our waiter was manning multiple stations of the restaurant, but they were able to provide everything correctly. Food was a tad pricey but exceptional! We will return again soon!