Sun Ray Grill

This place is closed, after an $ 8 can ride on reccomendation of the bell hop we had to hail another cab as the place is closed and out of business

R.I.P. What a loss. This was one of my hot spots. Good-​bye, Sun Ray. :(

Unfortunately, Sun Ray grill has closed its doors. As a next door neighbor, they were a bit inconsistent, but loved the fact that they delivered (and even to the pool)!!!
Can’t wait to see what goes in there next and hope they will deliver too.
Sun Ray will be greatly missed…

All I have to say is that the food is PHENOMENAL! Was in NOLA for a conference at the Hampton Inn and Suites which was right down the street of Sun Ray Grills. As a part of a Public Health organization, we LOVED that the menu featured wild caught fish and that their menu was modified to meet the «Eat Fit NOLA» initiative. Feel good aspect aside, THE FOOD IS FANTASTIC! My team ordered basically the whole menu inlcuding the Smoked Lemonfish tacos (DELISH), Grilled Fish Tacos, Jerk Shrimp with Coconut Rice, Poblano Rice and Beans, Grilled Mixed Veggies, Roasted Corn and Peppers, and the Bread Pudding with Amaretto Custard Sauce. ALL the dishes were incredibly tasty and full of flavor. The staff was incredibly sweet and accommodating as we continued to add to our order. Not a single complaint and we WILL be back before venturing back to DC and Atlanta. Nom, nom, NOM!

You know, I was going to check this place out when I came across the name in the City Dining Cards deck. But, then I found out they pulled their agreement to honor the discount! What kind of place does that? If they can’t commit to their business agreements and marketing strategies to garner new customers, I don’t trust this business.

Great beer selections and amazing spinach and artichoke dip!!:) We stopped in here about half an hour before it closed and were the only ones sitting at the bar. The bartender was very friendly and helpful. We couldn’t decide what kind of beer we wanted to get, so she gave us some samples, which was really helpful! The beer was great. We just wanted something to snack on, so we got the spinach and artichoke dip, and it was delicious. The rest of the food on their menu looked really good as well. Definitely check this place out, especially if you are walking from the Garden District back to the French Quarter!

This is more of an addition than an «update».
We have enjoyed three wonderfully excellent cheeseburgers in a row here, over the past month.
In my lifelong search fro the «bestest» cheeseburger, I have noticed one common trait of all the very best places; that is: They serve them immediately, no sitting in the service window ! A slow waiter can RUIN a great burger, as is commonly done at «Charcoal’s» !
I am now ready to grant «Sunray Grill Annunciation» the coveted «Rick’s Best Burger in N’Awlinz» Award !
Seems that, as everyone else’s burger quality was slipping, some terribly, Sunray’s was improving.
Sunray has always used very good ingredients; but, if the cook doesn’t pay attention, all is for naught. Tiens, the cook is now paying attention, and it shows !
So, I am now saying: «Better than Port of Call, Magnolia Grill, Charcoal’s, Company Burger, DTH, Dino’s, and, even Houston’s.» (Houston’s does remain a hold on second-​place, though; especially on «tortilla soup night.»)
NOW is the time for everyone to try a Sunray burger !
Dana & Crew; Don’t let me down here !
Rick

I love this restaurant for many reasons. It’s in the Warehouse District which is one of my favorite neighborhoods in New Orleans. There is a parking lot across the street for your convenience. Sometimes parking in Nola can be a pain in the rear. Not only is there a parking lot for the restaurant, it’s also free. Can’t beat that.
The atmosphere is beautiful. I’m a bit of a sucker for exposed brick. It’s just so lovely, spacious and hip inside. There is seating outside on the patio as well.
The service has always been superb. The waitstaff here are engaging and very friendly.
Onto the food… yum. I’ve never had a bad meal here. I’ve had the Chicken Quesadilla, the Shrimp Quesadilla, the Grilled Black Drum Tacos and the Santa Fe Burrito, my favorite being the Grilled Black Drum Tacos. All of these dishes have something in common… they are all served with chipotle aioli dipping sauce. That sauce is the best thing I’ve ever put in my mouth. I can’t get enough of it. Oh. My. Goodness. You have to try it!
If you haven’t given Sun Ray Grill a try, please do. You’ll probably see me there. Trying to smuggle out gallons of their chipotle aioli sauce.

I have been here many times over the years, but I rarely deviate from the shrimp quesadilla, which is filled with grilled red onions, cheese and shrimp, and served with a chipotle aioli. Quesadillas are so simple and basic, but I’ve never had one that tasted as good as this one.
My friend had the fish and chips, the fish pieces were huge. It looked like Willie Mae’s fried chicken — it had that same dark, crackly crust. Seemed a little pricey, though, at $ 16 or $ 17. It only came with the fries. Sun Ray offers a barbecued half-​rack of ribs with two sides for $ 14.50, so I wonder what gives with the high priced fish and chips.
Watermelon lemonade was good, and even though the menu said no-​refills they graciously topped me off.
Service was pleasant.

The sandwich I ordered was okay, but it was something that’s kind of hard to mess up. I also shared a bit of my friend’s burger. Yucky. It was ordered medium but came out well done. Bland. The mimosa looked and tasted like it hardly had any champagne in it at all. Not worth it.
The service was terrible and the parking lot sucks.

Besides the enjoyment of the restaurant my wife and I recently hosted a catered party at the restaurant. We were able to select the food items from a large menu. And the way we were treated was fantastic.
Dana and his staff really made us the host of New Orleans for the event. And we did take full credit for the food and booze provided. Our guests were very happy and pass a grand time in the Crescent City.

Wife ordered the salmon medium, came out extra crispy. I ordered the steak, came out cooked correctly and the flavor was pretty good. However, it was the worst steak I’ve ever had. It was probably the cheapest cut of meat they could have found! There was an insane amount of fat on it and in all the wrong spots. Usually, its around the edges and I’ll just cut it off. This one was everywhere! Ended up sending it back since there was only a little bit of meat on it and got another, ended with the same result.
Staff seemed put off and the manager was rude due to the fact I requested a replacement.

Open, airy spot in the CBD. Very cool vibe — sort of an industrial warehousey feel dressed up with cool local art. I agree with a previous reviewer — this would be a good spot for groups.
They mix up some interesting and tasty margarita’s including Habanero Strawberry and Blood Orange which were overpriced ($ 11) for their strength (which was not very). You can go down Magazine to Rum House and get your ass kicked by some fab drinks for less than that.
The menu is sort of all over the place but everything was very good. We had spring rolls, chicken tacos, and fish and chips — yeah pretty random but everything tasted great.
I’m on the fence about 3 or 4 stars because I thought it was a little overpriced compared to similar restaurants. I’m guessing the CBD location affords them the ability to jack the prices a bit.
We will go back!

My fiancé and I traveled to New Orleans with 35 of our closest friends to get married. People were coming from all over the country to celebrate with us.
While looking for a rehearsal dinner restaurant I came across the Sun Ray Grill. Located in the Warehouse District, this restaurant was the PERFECT location for our whole group to gather for a pre-​wedding dinner the day before.
Dana, the owner, was beyond accommodating and helpful. I went over to the restaurant on Wednesday to meet with one of the managers who was also amazing! They printed up our select menu and had everything ready for us that night. The restaurant is intimate, perfectly lit and the staff was amazing.
I could not speak more highly of the staff and location. We were so pleased!

When I lived in the Cotton Mill, I kep this place in business.
Great to be back after being gone for nearly eight years.
The menu has changed dramatically but it’s still good.
We had the nachos and spring and egg rolls.
Very tasty and the servce was great, Kimbre took god care of us.
The move Failue To Launch was filmed here in August just before Katrina.
I saw Mary Louise Parker here with her son when he was about a year old.
I also saw Laurence Fishburne here once.
The have LA 31 on tap.

We were in NOLA for a convention in October 2012, and had the great fortune to enjoy this place on several nights because it was close to our hotel. We had our young child with us, so our restaurant options were a little limited.
We loved our food both nights we went — the items I shared with my wife and little one were: grilled fish tacos, grilled Mahi Mahi, shrimp and grits, and blackened drum. All entrees very tasty and well prepared — served at the correct temperature by very friendly staff. Guacamole prepared at our tableside was delicious.
Drinks were well made (although the margarita was a little «generic» tasting — do the lemon drop instead, it tasted like the juice was freshly squeezed…). I know that some have said the service was sub-​par, but that was not our experience. On our first night, they were a little slow on the draw, but were very aware of this (there was a large, private party in the other side of the place, and they seemed demanding…) and made it up to us. Overall, will definitely go back when in town!
Tip: Get the brownie à la mode, it’s great!

Stopped in for lunch this afternoon and the food was good. The Aloha Sushi is closed until 4 PM. That’s right closed, it opens at 4 PM, which is a weird time and upsets me that sushi is held at ransom. Is this a ploy to engage the senior market in for an early bird sushi special?
The menu offers a lot of different things; this is a good place when you can’t decide what you want to eat, or if you and a diner can’t agree on what to eat. I like a mix of this and that offerings. Their salads are pretty big, so you will feel full after combing through a bowl of greens and other delightful assortments, such as goat cheese; pecans; etc. I opted for the chicken club pita, which I enjoyed and ended up only eating half. It is also served with your choice of fries, coleslaw or fruit.
Our service was a little slow and we were a little neglected by our server, which was unfortunate. The restaurant had a good amount of people in it, but I wouldn’t say it was crowded and super busy; seemed manageable for the staff.
Sun Ray is in a great neighborhood and has a parking lot nearby. Smoking is allowed under the awning upfront, but on a warm day, it may be a little too hot. I like this location and would recommend it. The food is always good!

This Sun Ray is a weird mix of cooked plates and sushi.
They have things you would probably expect from a place like this such as chicken and shrimp and even nachos and quesadillas. Oddly, I have never had any of that.
The two times I have been here, I had the sushi. Now, this isn’t what you think of when you think of a typical sushi place. I got a few rolls and the sashimi, and the fact is, it was just ok. It’s definitely a good place to get sushi, if you are in the mood for it while you are with people who don’t eat the stuff, or are in the mood for cooked food.
Would I seek this place out for just sushi? No. Sun Ray wouldn’t even make it into my top 5 for that, but it’s not terrible.

Sun Ray has been one of my favorite local chains for many years. I started eating at their first location on the west bank in an old Zack’s frozen yogurt location near Meadowcrest.
Each location has a different menu and style. This location in the warehouse district has its own sushi chef along with their regular menu items. The regular menu is expansive enough that even picky eaters should find something to enjoy/​
On this visit we started with some crawfish bruschetta and edamame. The bruschetta was great. Thick french bread topped by a tomato based sauce with sauteed crawfish. It was delicious.
For an entrée I ordered the grilled shrimp caesar salad and my companions ordered chicken tacos and three different sushi rolls.
The caeser salad was topped with perfectly cooked shrimp and a homemade dressing. It was good, but didn’t blow me away (it is a salad after all). I tried a couple of the sushi rolls and I was highly impressed with one of them. I have no idea what it is called, but it was wrapped with Marlin. It may have been one of the best rolls I have ever had. I didn’t even know that marlin was edible, but damn, it was good.
Service was friendly and attentive and the restaurant is very attractive inside.
One thing to be aware of is that if you order sushi, it will not come out at the same time as the other entrees.
Parking on the street may be difficult, but there is a parking lot at the corner across from the restaurant.

John reviewing Sun Ray made me realize that I didn’t have a review… although I’m convinced I wrote one. Oh well, Unilocal!gets hungry on occasion.
This is a great place to go with a group who cannot agree on food style or genre. It has a very diverse menu which means something on it will come out mediocre. But they usually do prepare most dishes well. I know we ended up here on Father’s Day in 2008 after our first choice was shut down by flooding… it was a crazy day. My Dad really liked both his martini and the duck. And I think I fought with one of my brothers over appetizers… but I can’t remember any other details since my brothers & I fight over food fairly often.
But here’s my BIG addendum to John’s review. Yes, there is a parking lot. But for goodness sake, DO NOT TRY TO USE IT @ NIGHT. It has no lights and is not safe. I was headed over to Sun Ray one evening with friends and turned into the lot and… I’m still not certain what I saw going on in the back corner, maybe solicitation, maybe a drug deal, but whatever it was it was supremely sketchy and made me slam into reverse & buzz out of the parking lot pretty darn quick. When I mentioned it to the staff at the restaurant, their response was that they wished the parking lot had lights. Yipes.