Ray's Meat Market

In 1973, a Steuben father moved his car out of the garage and turned the space into a neighborhood meat market. Nearly half a century later, Ray's Meat Market remains a family tradition, serving generations of Downeast Maine customers from that same unassuming location on Dyer's Bay Road.

For the Carignan family, the business has always been about more than cutting meat.

Growing up, Raymond Carignan and his four sisters all had jobs to do. They stocked shelves, cleaned equipment, filled coolers, and learned firsthand what it meant to keep a small family business running. Their father taught them the importance of preparing meat carefully, keeping food fresh, and treating customers well.

Today, Raymond and his family continue that tradition.

Fresh Cuts, Familiar Favorites

Ray's offers a selection of meats, including ribeyes, New York strip steaks, chuck roasts, and other cuts prepared for customers. The shop also offers freezer orders, fresh haddock, sandwiches, and homestyle favorites.

Whether someone is planning a backyard cookout, picking up a sandwich after church, or stocking the freezer, Ray's has long been a familiar stop for Steuben residents.

Where Everybody Has a Story

Part of what makes Ray's special is the conversation across the counter.

Raymond remembers customers arriving with stories about everything from the deer that got away to the changing seasons in Downeast Maine. Some families have been shopping at Ray's for three or four generations.

The store has changed over the years, but its foundation remains the same: a family working together, preparing food for their neighbors, and carrying forward the lessons of the man who started it all.

At Ray's Meat Market, the welcome is personal, the history runs deep, and the next generation of stories is still being written.