SOUTHEAST MISSOURI'S  DINING DESTINATION   The name Ray’s is remembered by many in the area for Great food.  It all started in 1964 when my father and mother opened a Drive-In here in Kelso.   In 1967, they modified our home and opened it to the public as Ray’s House of Pizza and Steaks.  By offering some of the area’s best food in a unique atmosphere,  It was here the reputation was made.  We closed the business in 1976 because of Dad’s health related issues.  Now, after 30 years;  my wife Cindy and I have rekindled the fire, so to say.  Our old house no longer stands, but the recipes and philosophies I grew up with are not forgotten.   Today, much like then, We are a family owned and operated business.  Our main restaurant was built in 1920 as the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Kelso. The building was aquired by my grandfather in 1934 after the bank closed.  In our family ever since,   Cindy and I decided to renovate and restore this historic place as close to it’s original 1920’s appearance as possible.  Still to be seen;  is the original tin ceiling, the marble floors and partial marble walls, even the original bank vault and its steel door are intact.   Our "Whiteford House"  (Dining)  is adjacent to our main restaurant.  We offer the same menu, but in an atmosphere a bit more quite and cozy than our main restaurant.  The facility is also available for Group Dining  and Parties of nearly 50 people.       Our Outdoor Courtyard Dining area is nestled between our two buildings.  We open the outdoor area from May into October for dining.  Over the past several years, Our Courtyard has become popular for our Saturday Night Cook-Outs and Themed Buffets,  paired with the areas best Entertainment.  Check out the Courtyard  Entertainment button for this year's Calendar.        Our Plaza Conference Center (Banquet Center) is located in Cape Girardeau, adjacent to the Holiday Inn Express.   With 3 different rooms, we can accommidate groups from 30 to 800.  Weddings, Conventions, Parties, Dinner Auctions, Reunions and more... Our facility is the ideal venue for your special event!      Catering at a venue or location of your choice?   NO PROBLEM!   With our Completely equipped Catering Truck (A Kitchen on Wheels)  Any event is possible.  We are quite frequently seen all over Southeast Missouri & Southern Illinois.   No matter why you choose Ray's;  It is our goal that your TOTAL experience be a Great One!      One behalf of our family before us...                                   And our Family today,              Welcome to Our Place!