Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar
Welcome to Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar, a beloved dining destination located at 15 Huntington Road in Athens, Georgia. With a solid 4.4-star rating, our establishment is dedicated to providing a memorable dining experience for both locals and visitors. Whether you’re craving a hearty meal after a long day or looking for a lively spot to catch up with friends, Rafferty's offers a vibrant atmosphere complemented by friendly service. Our comprehensive menu features a variety of mouthwatering options, including our popular Cajun shrimp Alfredo, known for its generous portion sizes that keep our guests coming back for more. Conveniently situated in the heart of Athens, Rafferty's is easily accessible and perfect for any occasion. We pride ourselves on our attentive staff, ready to ensure that your visit is enjoyable from start to finish. While we strive to provide an exceptional dining experience, we understand that every visit may not be perfect. We continuously listen to our customers' feedback, whether it's about our menu variety or service training, to enhance our offerings. Open seven days a week, with hours extending until 9 PM on weekdays and 8 PM on Sundays, we invite you to come enjoy our welcoming ambiance and delicious food. For reservations or to learn more about our menu, feel free to call us at +1 706-613-0081 or visit our website at raffertys.com. We look forward to serving you soon!
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Cynthia
Great service! Our waitress was so wonderful. Very attentive and very friendly. The food was great. I went with the Cajun shrimp Alfredo, very good size portion. Ended up packing up half for to go. We had the fried mushrooms as an appetizer and they were delicious. The horseradish dipping sauce was perfect! Very large quantity of mushrooms too. My fiance went for the sirloin, of course I had to take a small bite haha. But oh my goodness the flavor!! You can taste that delicious grilled taste. Well seasoned and cooked a perfect medium! We will most definitely be back! If you haven't tried Rafferty's please do so! 😊
Eddy “tvmechanic21” Williams
Went to eat supper and was really disappointed. Had to ask for salt and pepper for the table. Sofia was our server and she told us that she was finishing up her training which I think she may need more. Had to ask twice for sweet and low, creamy horseradish. Ordered our meal and we got our salad and about 30 seconds later our prime rib came out so it sat on the table and got cold while we ate our salads. My wife's was ok but mine had a lot of crissle and was not very appealing. I have given 5 star reviews here before but they really fell short this time. 9-29-25 I guess management no longer looks at or responds to review's.
Jennifer Head
First, if you have a large group they have a sign they won't seat groups of 12 or more together (we were a party of 11 and missed the sign). They did finally accommodate, but we almost left (because they weren't really busy) due to them splitting us into 2 groups at tables that couldn't be rearranged. Once seated, we had an excellent waitress and the food was good. I highly recommend the fried mushrooms & horseradish sauce. Cheese fries (with bacon and ranch) were good, and the Honey pecan croissants are also a win. Everything else was ok in my opinion. I didn't get many pictures, but enjoyed time with family.
Amber Mitchell
Since moving to the area this one has been on the list of places to try. I have to say we left there underwhelmed. The menu was pretty limited and my $22 salmon plate didn’t wow me. The salmon was overcooked and appeared pretty sad slapped on the plate with little more than a lemon slice and my 1 side item choice. Hubs got the burger, which is difficult to mess up, so 4 stars for a decent burger, good fries and a yummy sweet potato. Rafferty’s isn’t terrible, but it’s definitely not on the repeat list either.
David Smith
I recently ordered nachos from your location and noticed that the queso I was expecting was not included in the bag. I asked about it and was told that the queso comes already on the nachos, so I opened the box to check. However, it was clear that there was no queso on the nachos either. I spoke with a staff member and politely asked if I could have the queso. She said no, explaining that the manager had already stated it was included. I then showed her the nachos to demonstrate that the queso was missing, but she still refused to provide it unless I paid for it again. I’m disappointed with how this was handled, especially after clearly showing that the queso was missing. This manager clearly has no experience in customer service. I would love if the owner/manger would please reach out to me on this review. I paid for a product and did not receive it. This will be reported to the federal business burrow as theft. I have attached a picture. Do you see the queso??
Mechelle Chen
LOVE the honey croissants! Remind me a lot of my favorite restaurant back in Dunwoody! We also ordered a steak & a burger that was decent. The food had generous portion so we had tons of leftovers which was great! Maybe it was because we went on new year’s but the restaurant was super busy and we got sat at a 2 person booth. The booth had extremely small table that our entree plates can barely fit on it 😂😂
Yoshi Kasahara
Always been the same. Good place to dine in.
Annelisa Livingston-Phillips
I brought 2 of my girl friends with me this time and they loved it too! We had wine and steak dinners with salads and loaded baked potatoes. Our server, Ryan and the manager were both very nice. The steak was cooked a perfect medium rare and of course we had a basket of the melt in your mouth drizzled honey pecan croissants. Those are always the highlight of coming there! I forgot to get some to go! But I will next time. Thank you!
M R Brightwell
Croissants! They are AMAZING! The food is so well prepared and the menu is diverse. I have eaten here a few times and this is my current go-to Athens restaurant. The service is fantastic. The atmosphere is "Sports bar". The flooring has multiple levels which can be a challenge for mobility impaired people. Unlike most restaurants, however, there are two handicap parking areas and two handicap friendly entrances. Innovative and very much appreciated. Did I mention the croissants?
Benny Hansird
40 yrs old and I’ve been coming here since I was a kid. Always great service. Large menu with several options if you eat healthy or gluten free and no seed oils. It’s nice to walk in and recognize the same servers over several years. Tons of seating. A lot of patio tables if you want to sit outside. This place is great for all ages/generations.
