T-Rays

Even though we have been local for 4 years, we never had these burgers until yesterday! Darn you T-​Rays!!! I’m already addicted… Excellent Burger!

$ 21 for the scrambler, loaded hash browns, a side of regular hash browns, an egg over medium an orange juice and a biscuit with butter. Normally I don’t splurge like that but it was my boyfriend’s birthday. Long, long, long line but people around here LOVE their breakfast food. Anywhere you go is usually going to be packed, you just have to be patient when it’s crowded.

The «best» of the best, they passed the test, forget the rest, T-​Rays has what you want to eat !!! Go Pack Go !!!

Quite possibly the best burgers we have ever had!!! Meat was moist and juicy, not overcooked! We are tourists from California and may not be back for a while, but we saved this place for our next visit!

Biscuits like grandma used to make and fresh squeezed oj. I should have gotten bacon instead of ham — it ain’t country ham ya’ll. My husband had the scrambler and loved it – said the eggs were the «fluffiest» he ever had! Atmosphere was spot on — you can tell they love what they do.

So, I got off from a early doctor’s appt and finished at 1030. Rushed to Ms. Carolyn’s to catch their breakfast menu but they’re closed since it was a Monday. I opened up Unilocal to look for Plan B & found this great place!
We arrived around 1045ish and was welcomed by a nice lady who told us that they’re not serving anything or take orders until 1130 to transition their menu from breakfast to lunch. But drink station is open and we can help ourselves.
Came 1130, our attention were called by a lady behind the cashier and said they are taking orders now. People lined up and so did we and placed our orders. Less than 15 minutes our food were served.
My bf got Big T’s Combo (that’s ½ pound burger, fries for side & an 8oz drink) and Spicy Chicken Combo (spicy chicken sandwich, corn nuggets & 8 oz drink) and I got the Little T’s Combo (that’s ¼ pound burger & added bacon & cheese on it plus onion rings & a drink) and a Spicy Chicken Combo with fries & drink. We got the large tumbler (32 oz) for our drinks instead of ending with 4 cups.
Their burger patties are juicy and flavorful. I think it’s homemade! The burgers are really good! It has lettuce, tomatoes & CARAMELIZED ONIONS! How fancy is that! I can eat this morning, noon and night! And that is something for somebody who is a rice lover. (Yes, I’m ASIAN!!! Hahaha!)
The spicy chicken sandwich was ok. It was juicy, fresh but wasn’t spicy at all though. It could taste better if I added bacon on it! You won’t be missing a lot if you don’t try this. You can just skip this!
The potato fries are about an inch wide and a half inch thick! Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. They’re gooood!
The onion rings are so crunchy! It looks burnt but definitely not! The onions won’t pull out if you bite on it! Love it!
The corn nuggets… It’s the BOMB!!! They’re awesome! Crispy on the outside and the corn & melted cheese just drips when you bite! BOOM!
If ever I get incarcerated and offered for my last meal this would be it for me except for the spicy chicken sandwich!
The crowd is diverse. You’ve got old people in their 60’s & up, teens with their friends, couples (20’s & 30’s), those in suits & ties and those who get their hands dirty. I guess, everybody just want some great food with good service!
Their restrooms are outside since it’s an old gas station converted to a resto! It’s clean and set up pretty nice.
4 stars… It would have been 5 but the spicy chicken sandwich wasn’t epic enough. If they take that out from the menu it’s definitely a 5!

I’ve only been here for breakfast and its been amazing every time. This place is filled with locals and regulars.

***OVERRATED and UNDERWHELMED***
I heard it was a good burger joint. My first impression wasn’t a positive one. No one greeted us or even acknowledged us. The place was stuffy and generally unkept and dirty. All of the highchairs were broken. There were no menus available. The grumpy waitress replied «I can’t help you» when I asked for one. When I did get one it was disgustingly sticky, bent up and nasty with dried food (I hope) or some other substance I would rather not know about.
The place was so uncomfortable and dirty and the staff was downright rude and not even a little bit welcoming. The food must be awesome to be able to overlook everything that isn’t. I couldn’t tell you because all 5 of us got up and left. For me, it is never just about the food. I’m sorry if it is too much to ask T-​Ray to provide a friendly and clean atmosphere as well. I guess he just thinks that is too much to ask because when we started to tell him about our issues he just turned his back and walked away from us. NICE! No wonder the staff sucks when the owner doesn’t care. We will never go back.

Great ½ lb burger, but it was a little too messy for my wife. Onion rings were good too. Service was good and food came out quick and hot. Fries were okay, but I am not a big fan of steak fries. Drinks were serve yourself. I will be back.

I think this place is overrated. It’s an average diner with average food. This used to be a gas station and the owners decided to remodel as little as possible, so although the décor preserved the looks, it feels kind of messy. I had Trey’s Favorite (2 pancakes, 2 pieces of bacon, 2 eggs… and nothing special). On my way back home, I stopped at Beach Diner and I had a more pleasant experience overall.

Yeah, a burger joint in an old gas station, what do you expect?
Well prepare to get your mind blown. This is easily the best burger within any reasonable driving distance.
The place is small, and when it’s busy, expect to wait quite some time for your food. When it arrives, you’re going to enjoy how hot and fresh it is.
Parking is a serious pain though. Hours aren’t the best either.

First impressions when we walked in the door was that it was extremely dirty. Every empty table was dirty and the garbage receptacle was literally overflowing out onto the floor. Wish I had gotten a picture of it.
However, after driving 4+ hours we didn’t want to keep driving to find another place to eat, besides the reviews were pretty good.
Three of us ordered burgers, one turkey bacon Swiss sandwich, and a grilled cheese sandwich. One burger came without the cheese which you pay extra for and the turkey sandwich didn’t have the bacon. The food was less than mediocre! Disappointing.
Less than average, dirty, barely edible food.

T-​rays has very good service and the prices were really low. The bacon was nice and crispy and the sausage tasted homemade (but it did seem a little spicy). The pancakes were personally my favorite, they were light and fluffy and tasted really good. On the contrary the water taste like it came out of the ocean and me, my sister and father wanted biscuits and gravy but they only had two left. I mean what restaurant runs out of food? Anyway I have tasted better biscuits and gravy at Omega Coney Island in Matthews North Carolina (I defiantly recommend that place if your ever in the area).
The place looked very nice (in an old fashion way) even though it used to be a gas station.
In conclusion i would recommend people to go to T-​rays but get there early so they don’t run out of food.

We went here on a Friday for lunch and they had a good crowd. It’s an order at the counter & find your seat setup with a diner-​esque atmosphere. It is literally a forme gas station.
The fried shrimp appeared very popular but we had a burger and a chicken salad. The burger was kind of greasy but that sort of went with the whole thing. Both were quite good. It’s a good spot for a casual meal after a day at the beach!

I have to agree with the reviews on the fried shrimp. They may be the best I’ve ever had. The fried green tomatoes rank up there as well. We had burgers, fried fish, and the aforementioned. All was delicious, fresh, cooked to perfection. It’s a shame that a restaurant like Sandy Bottoms has so much better of a location when a restaurant like T-​Rays is tucked away downtown. The service was also excellent.

Was told by several people that we HAVE to eat here at least once on our vacation. They were right! The burgers are great and on Fridays they have crab cakes that are out of this world. This is a must for anyone staying on the island!

Wish I could leave a good review. Came to
Visit family all the way from CA and was looking forward to trying this place at my daughter’s recommendation. Walked in the door and they had shut down breakfast 30 minutes early. Don’t know how the food is but the reliability is terrible. Won’t go back.

This gas station turned restaurant has a great home town feel. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is as wonderful as it looks. The sausage links are spicy and full of flavor. My husband and I make this restaurant a top stop on our visit to Fernandina Beach every year and the food never disappoints us! And T-​Ray is the man who actually cooks the food!

I don’t live on the Island anymore, but when I did, I was a regular here at T-​Rays.
Best breakfast sandwiches on the island, hands down. One of the best burgers I’ve had period, plus I love the onion rings as well.
Anytime I make it down here to visit my folks, I make sure to pass by. Not to be missed by locals and visitors alike!

My son and I had bacon cheeseburgers with fries and onion rings. Everything about this meal was 5-​star, except for one thing that actually ruined the meal for me: the hamburger meat is laced with spices that left an unpleasant aftertaste. For myself, i’d give 3 stars, and I won’t be going back.
But I recognize that some people actually like flavored meat, so I think on average, other people would rate this 4 stars.