We take pride in being the Damascus Diner since 1960!
Stop by for breakfast all day, house-made desserts, & to experience one Damascus's favorite traditions.
HOURS
Thursday - Saturday: 8 AM - 1 PM & 4-8 PM
Sunday: 8 AM - 1 PM
OUR STORY
First opened in 1960 by Tommy Bellison and Ray Luhn, Tom & Ray’s Family Restaurant has been a Damascus staple. We are proud to continue their legacy of service to guests and the community.
We believe that there is no higher calling than service and that there is no finer community than Damascus, Maryland. Our Damascus roots run deep and we understand that people want a sense of place and have a desire for a simpler time.
Tom and Ray’s strives to provide an exceptional dining experience focused on friendly and attentive service coupled with fresh ingredients prepared by our wonderful Team. We look forward to having you as a guest, so stop by, relax, enjoy a good meal and great company.
Ordered a chocolate chip waffle and some chicken tenders. The waffle doesn't have chocolate chips in it, and the chicken is burnt/not breaded fully. I called and the girl said allergens is why they can't put chocolate chips in the waffle, yet they have a shared dessert case with all the desserts together, including keeping gluten free and full gluten items together. And her excuse was "the gluten free one isn't touching the others". Which isn't how allergens work. The chicken also tastes weird. Almost like no seasoning, but cornflakes. And it tastes more burnt than it looks. Maybe old oil?
Everything is so fresh and PERFECTLY cooked! The staff are friendly and happy to be there. I wish I lived next door to this place. I'd never cook again. They went above and beyond our expectations. I highly recommend the chicken and waffles! Everything was amazing, but that dish was my family's favorite! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 We were so pleased, we asked to meet the cook, Claudia, for whom we gave a standing ovation.
Huge after church crowd when we got there on a Sunday. I ordered fried chicken livers. With vegetables. I loved it! Never see that anywhere. Staff was nice. Very friendly. A bit of a wait for service. Family friendly. I'd definitely go back.
Great atmosphere, and top notch service. Abby was awesome! I ordered the Bacon Burger, perfectly grilled bun and topped with a ridiculous amount of bacon! However, the burger was overcooked and bland. On a side note, I was charged extra for the mayo, onion and pickle that I asked for on the burger. I always thought those were included. The Apple crisp was a good sized portion. However, it too was bland. I'd give Tom & Ray's another shot, I just need to find the right item on the menu. Unfortunately, the burger isn't it.
I enjoy coming into Tom & Rays on Fridays and having great conversations at the bar with Abby, Cindi and the other ladies that work there, as well as meeting other patrons. Despite living in Clarksburg, this has become a staple for a great breakfast and a casual atmosphere to break the remote work environment. LOVE their bacon egg and cheese bagels.