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Johnny Rays Drive In

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Hamburger restaurant

One of the Top rated Hamburger restaurants in Lee's Summit


Address

800 SW Blue Pkwy, Lee's Summit, MO 64063, United States

Website

www.johnnyraysdrivein.com

Contact

+1 816-524-1910

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 am to 2 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: burger (12) great (9) Johnny (8) order (8) time (8) good (7) fries (6)
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  • 1/5 Maria H. 1 year ago on Google
    Normally this place is great! I’ve been craving Johnny Ray’s for awhile. So it was really disappointing that our food was not good. My order was messed up, I asked for everything but onion so I got nothing but onion. The worst was my burger was cold and dry. So was my husbands. We do not live far from Johnny ray’s so there was no way it would’ve gotten cold on the drive home. Tator tots were mushy. Just an all around bad food experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Merrill W. 1 year ago on Google
    Closed earlier than their advertised hours. Took a trip over and no food. Low class way to operate business.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Isaac B. 2 years ago on Google
    This is by far the best burger in town. my co workers and I frequently Johnny Rays for lunch all the time. with a 30 minute lunch break often its hard to find good food in the allotted time, but they are supper fast and get all of us in and out. the service here is awesome too the wait staff are the friendliest and they treat you like family.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Audra J. 1 year ago on Google
    First time visiting, was excited to go because I heard great things about the restaurant. I was very disappointed the burger was burnt didn’t have any flavor and the fries were awful. A total waste of $33 one bite and we threw it away it was just that bad! Will not be going back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SamsGarageSale 10 months ago on Google
    Great American Diner. Clean and welcoming. It's small with booths and an awesome counter. Simple but great menu. Cooked as you wait. Drive through rocks also. We did both. The Steak Burgers, fries 🍟 😋 🍔 and shakes are fantastic. I highly recommend. I have over 15 million views on my reviews. We give Johnny Rays Drive In 5 stars.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Crystal GanjaGoddess Rice (. 5 months ago on Google
    My husband has wanted to try this place for more than 40 years. Last night we decided to stop and try it. It was the worst $12 we have ever spent. The one star is for the bacon on the burger only. The meat tasted like charcoal and the Suzy Q's were pathetic. My husband could have gone another 40 years without going there had he been aware. I have zero idea how they are so popular and stayed in business for so long. We won't waste our money again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Justis H. 8 months ago on Google
    We just went in drive thru on the way home to warrensburg and the burger was huge and super filling but it could've used more cheese. The burger needed mayo. The speaker at the drive-thru seemed a bit out dated. We had a super delicious jalapeno Mozzarella stick order I wish there would've been a large side of this. We got corn nuggets and to our surprise mini corn dogs. The corndogs were basic and we didn't even order them so we ended up basically wasting them. We waited in line for 20 minutes. So we didn't really want to go back to get the issue fixed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mr & Mrs H. 1 year ago on Google
    Normally this is my family's go-to place when we're craving some good ol'fried food! We just ate there on a Saturday evening when the teenagers are basically running the place and you could definitely tell because everything was either overcooked or under seasoned and I now have a really bitter aftertaste in my mouth like dirty fryer oil.

  • 5/5 Cordell W. 4 months ago on Google
    Had a great server! Such a cool vibe and old school look! I got the single big John burger which is a half pound steak burger and tots. Amazing! Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Michael F. 10 months ago on Google
    Great lunch place with a classic diner look and atmosphere. Burgers are the best

  • 4/5 Matt L. 1 year ago on Google
    American style local drive-in with good selection. Food is fast and reasonable. Huge local Lee's Summit staple. Simple, but effective for most. Occasionally leave wishing for better value.

  • 5/5 redbullguy01 6 months ago on Google
    Definitely an old school diner vibe with delicious food inside. I got the bacon cheese burger from Johnny Ray's drive in, it was definitely worth the stop. I loved their fries also... crinkled thick fries.. the waitress that waited on me was really nice and very helpful making sure I had everything I needed.

  • 4/5 Jonathan E. 5 months ago on Google
    Burger was good. Reminded me of an old style cheeseburger. The veggies on it were all fresh. Food came out fast. Kinda wished they had prices on the menu tho. It wasn't expensive but usually when I go to a place with no prices it's expensive haha

  • 5/5 Anya R. 8 months ago on Google
    Great American Diner. Clean and welcoming. It's small with booths and an awesome counter. Simple but great menu. Cooked as you wait. Drive through rocks also. We did both

  • 2/5 Marissa R. 4 months ago on Google
    Prices pictured are way off, kids meals are over $7 each. The burgers were just okay. The guy taking orders is super rude. First time here and unfortunately will be our last.

  • 3/5 Andrea P. 8 months ago on Google
    Loved the car show, but couldn't hear cashier for nothing. Really wish I could have had her repeat my order back because it was wrong, I didn't get my Dr Pepper. Sadly this was my first time going there

  • 5/5 Brian D. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good milkshakes. The burger and curly fries were on point.

  • 5/5 Kyle W. 10 months ago on Google
    Johnny Rays always has a tasty shake and burger! I am always getting great service. I love the extensive side options! I will definitely return!

  • 5/5 Debbie B. 9 months ago on Google
    They have awesome food!!! I love the Italian steak sandwich. Also had tatar tots you could tell the oil was nice and fresh. Love this place!!!

  • 1/5 Caleb F. 10 months ago on Google
    I have been eating here my entire life, i went through the almost shutting down a few years ago but it’s not worth it anymore, it’s not the same, prices are through the roof for half of what you used to get. The burgers are incredibly greasy, like I don’t think these kids know how to cook greasy, grease running through the bag greasy and anything fried tastes so bad I’m pretty sure they haven’t filtered the fryer oil in months, it really hurts me to write this but if you remember and crave the old Johnny Rays save your time and money, this isn’t it anymore. i don’t get how with so many people in that kitchen every time I look, someone can’t get it right, I have given them chance after chance to get it right but it is still consistently inedible, we won’t be back

  • 5/5 joe w. 1 year ago on Google
    I always stop in anytime I'm in the area. Love their food! I'd highly recommend to anyone that hasn't been there, check it out.

  • 5/5 Terry B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great old fashion burger joint and best shakes we've ever had. Good people. You'll love it!

  • 5/5 Shawn W. 1 year ago on Google
    I think of this as one of the little-known treasures that LS has to offer. They have a wonderful selection, and the costs are very reasonable. Make sure that this restaurant is at the top of your list to visit if you are thinking about having a hamburger for dinner. 🍔🍔🍔 They also have a tenderloin, cheese curds and much more.

  • 5/5 Kenneth B. 3 years ago on Google
    In area at doctor appointment and got a tasty quick bite of lunch. Food was delicious, service was fast and great costumer service from guy who took order and lady who brought it! Will definitely stop there again!

  • 5/5 Sassy F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and malts. The line may look long .. But they will have your order done in a jiffy!!

  • 5/5 Brenda J. 2 years ago on Google
    Little joint, great taste! Good place to get an Italian steak sandwich. Their burgers are a nice size and delicious, too! Everything is made fresh and somehow they get your order to you in good time, not too long of a wait. Remember to order one of their specials to make sure you get fries with your sandwich ☺️

  • 3/5 Margie W. 1 year ago on Google
    Hi, we eat here often but this evening when we opened up our burgers they were cold. The onion rings were burned. We noticed they are asking for help again. When I went on line to contact the manager and or owner, it is impossible to locate this contact information. Really sad how bad the quality has gone down. Thanks, Margie

  • 5/5 Steven E. 1 year ago on Google
    My first visit was 1967. 55 years later I still love it. The Johnny Ray family is keeping a Lee'Summit tradition a live! And the hamburgers are great!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Drive-through
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup

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