Naturally, ordered steak. I got the ribeye and it was massive and cooked exactly as I asked - medium rare. Service was great, our waiter was polite, had a personality and was very attentive. The quality must speak for itself as it was packed in there and we were glad we made a reservation. The decor is outdated but I think it’s all part of their history. It is a steakhouse, so it is priced similar to others like The Keg, Chop, etc. This will likely be a favorite for a fancy occasion!
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There is something nostalgic about R&J's. It harkens back to a less complicated time in ones life. Think of the '60's and '70's. Think of Mad Men. Smokey cigarette haze wafting along the rafters of the restaurant , drinking scotch and soda or sipping a martini. slicing in to a fine steak. Couples dressed up in their best togs. Those romantic days are long gone but the furniture remains pretty much the same, as does the menu.
There is still a schmoozey vibe on a Friday or Saturday night in the bar, tables are huddled together, the classic red revolving chairs are pivoting back and forth, large orders are hustled in from the kitchen on massive trays delicately balanced over the patrons heads. The bar food menu is perfect for a quick nosh before heading to a Jets game, theatre or just coming back from the beach. The smoked salmon is schmaltzy, which smooth and rich cream cheese adorned with bite size pieces of bread. For a long time the 'beef bones' were a secret menu item that never appeared on the menu, but now are. Big beefy bones, perfectly sauced. Have one or two with a side of coleslaw and fries, you will leave very satisfied. The hamburger platter is huge. Open faced with all the trimmings of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bbq sauce and relishes accompanied with a crunchy pickle, fries and coleslaw. If you have to share a sandwich, try the clubhouse. It is truly that big. Crispy bacon and tomato, chicken and dill pickle. The hot roast beef sandwich is always good. Smothered in gravy with fries and a pickle. Have it medium rare with horseradish on the side.
One can also order from the main dining room menu if you just want a casual evening in the bar.
The main dining room with it's white table clothes, the assorted basket of breads to start off your meal is a nice touch from yesteryear. The steaks are always good. From the prime rib to the filet's and all the cuts in between have not disappointed me yet. Ask for your steak to be cooked Chicago style, charred on the outside but perfectly cooked on the inside. The soups are tasty, the salads are cold and crisp.
The waitresses, I have yet to see a waiter serving there! are attentive and accommodating.
There is a reason the R & J's has been there for so long. It's a Winnipeg institution.
My husband and I went last Friday evening and we were looking forward to Rae and Jerry’s all day. They did not disappoint! We had our usual cocktails before the meal.My Martini was perfect as always, they make the best! We both had our Steak Sandwich with Fries and Coleslaw. The onion rings are the best, funnel style and cake like. The steaks were perfect on top of garlic bread. Everything was hot! The service was excellent! The waitress was great. I love this place! We always sit in the lounge. The place was packed, everyone was in a good mood, lots of laughter!
Best Steak Sandwich in the city!!
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Came here for lunch with a colleague and we both got the steak sandwich. It is my favorite sandwich on the menu and is a nice rib eye grilled to your liking finished with a BBQ sauce served with onion rings AND fries and coleslaw.
Rae and Jerry's is an institution, so there are a few quirky things about this place. First, they only have Stella and a couple of other beers on tap. Their wine selection is also limited to one page. This isn't like other steakhouses with large draft and wine selections that go on for pages on end. The decor is something out of the 50s or 60s (wasn't around then so I'm actually just guessing), but when you go to the bathroom, you time warp back to 2017 because it's ultra modern! Service here is attentive and seems to include some unavoidable small talk. Most of the wait staff appear older as well.
Our meals were delivered very promptly. As expected, the steak was awesome! Portions are generous and exactly how you'd expect it. The only issue is value. Honestly, lunch for two can set you back quite a bit, but for a treat or special occasion, this place never disappoints.
Time travel back to the days of Sinatra! Rae & Jerry's is awesome! Good eats, traditional and friendly. Great cocktail lounge and tomato juice with your meal! a little pricey but worth the dosh when you're Jonesin' for the red meat!!
Four of us came here. Two had prime rib, two had steak, different cuts. Everyone said their meals were very good. Cooked and flavored perfectly. Price wise I thought the meals were good value as soup, onion on that day and very good, and two other sides are included. Other steak places some of those are add ons. Another big big positive is that it was quiet, no loud music blaring. You can actually talk to people in your party. I would come back.
This is a late review..We came here for lunch as a treat from my former Boss from my former job. The steak was cooked to our likings and was tasty and delicious. Service was on time and friendly staff. The place was quite busy for lunch but not as busy in the evening so I've heard. We'll try this place for dinner next time.
I went to Rae and Jerry's for the very first time recently. The first thing I noticed when I walked into the restaurant was the setting and the atmosphere. We noticed that the setting was quite old-fashioned with red carpets and red chairs all over.
We were served with a basket of assorted bread to start. I loved how diverse the bread that was served to us!
For entree, I had an 8oz Filet Steak with mushroom and mashed potato. The steak was good but it was not extraordinary. It was no comparison with Hys or 529.
The only issue I had the whole evening was that our server was quite inattentive. It took her awhile to finally come back to us to take our order.
Overall, I would definitely go back to this place again, perhaps not on a special fancy date but definitely on a regular date night.
We went here for the first time last week for an early Christmas celebration dinner, and we were not disappointed. The decor has gone past dated to wonderfully vintage. Everything from the carpet to the furniture has clearly been taken care of over the years, so the mid 20th century decor creates a nostalgic elegance. The entrance to the restaurant is amazing and large, with wonderful coat check and hostesses to greet you. Our server looked like she'd been there since the restaurant was built, and her personality was more than lacklustre, but the quality of food, and timing of service made it a minor issue overall.
My filet mignon was probably the best restaurant steak I've ever had. The menu is outdated, yes... but I love it. Where else can you try classics no longer offered? The menu matches the decor in that it is vintage, well taken care of, and quality. Don't change--this is part of your charm.
I will definitely be back to try other items on the classic yet retro menu!
First time goer to Rae and Jerry's and I was very impressed. The décor is very vintage and has an Old school feel when you walk in. The hostesses were very friendly and so was our server. I had the filet mignon, it was AMAZING. I don't usually like my meat too rare but asked for it anyway just to see and I definitely wasn't disappointed. Perfectly crisp and the outside and chewy on the inside. Usually it comes with mushrooms but I got sautéed onions instead, it was perf 👌
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