TESTIMONIALS

"I just wanted to send you a quick thank-you for last night; it was elegant and spectacular!  I know all the guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and it was a wonderful evening through and through.  We really enjoyed working with you and would love to again sometime!"
~ Christine, Zino Society, November 2011

 Personable, friendly, professional service, and topped off with fabulous food. "k

"Amy, Thank you for being the best onsite wedding coordinator in Seattle!  You are one of the major reasons we picked Ray's and will have the best wedding ever.  You are truely the dream team."
~Beth & Sharon

"The luncheon on Sunday was absolutely perfect.  Guests were blown away, service was wonderful, food was delicious, setting was gorgeous.  We are 100 percent pleased with the event.   Everyone said they will never forget the day.  Thank you!"
~Mary, Baptismal Celebration, May 2011

"Everything on Saturday went absolutely perfectly, we couldn’t have asked for a better wedding or reception. You (Amy), Scott, and the rest of your staff really went the extra mile; everyone was thoroughly impressed with the setting, the food, and the impeccable service. I can’t begin to tell you how many people commented on how great everything was there at Ray’s.   We are so pleased we chose to have such a special occasion there at the NW room. We had our first date and now have had our wedding and reception there and will continue to be big fans of Ray’s for a very long time to come. Thanks again for helping make such a special day so perfect for us!"
~Groom, Paul, April 2011

"The party was absolutely fantastic!! My parents were completely surprised, and overwhelmed with delight. My dad said it was a “life highlight”. All the guests seemed to have a great time, and so did I.  I have nothing but good feedback for you and your staff. The food was great and the service was outstanding."
~ Jessie, Surprise Birthday Party, April 2011

 "First of all, thank you SO very much for EVERYTHING.  We have talked about the wedding endlessly, amongst ourselves, with our family, and with our friends, and we were so impressed and just overjoyed with how everything went.  Your staff was so enjoyable, and so in tune with everything going on at every moment.  I never felt like I needed to do anything, someone was always right there making sure we were having fun, that we had a drink if we wanted one, asking if we needed anything, and keeping us on a good schedule so that we could have lots of time for dancing.  It truly was about as perfect as any event could be.  Our friends and family were so impressed with the decor, the food, and the service.  I just can't tell you enough  how much we enjoyed it.  It was a perfect wedding."
~Bride, Kristin, March 2011 

 "Ray’s did such a wonderful job of my dad’s memorial that we didn’t have to thing twice about where mom’s would be.  Our family was able to enjoy the gathering feeling like a guest instead of having to worry about the food and drinks and other logistics."
~Kathy, Life Celebration, March 2011

 "The first day of IConference 11 finished in style at the SeattlePublic Library Central Branch. First the important part—catered by the professional and unflappable staff of Ray’s Boathouse, we info geeks enjoyed Northwest beers and wines, smoked salmon, hors d’œuvres and desserts (loved the lemon tartlets!)"
~ Attendee from the UW Information School Conference, February 2011 

"I wanted to tell you how very pleased I was with the service for our dinner. Planning this event was huge for me, a full year planning all the activities for the day, wrangling surgeons for information, tracking down residents and planning for our VIP’s visit.  Working with you on  planning for the dinner at Ray’s was so easy and truly, a pleasure. I showed up to the event rushed, late and quite frankly, already exhausted.  Your staff was so amazing, ushering me to get a glass of wine, making sure I got some appetizers and handling every little detail. They are all really charming, professional and an all around wonderful group of people. The whole evening went off without a hitch, I didn’t have to worry or double check on one single thing. Thank you so much for a lovely evening for everyone. The guests at my table raved about the food. The location is beautiful and the Northwest Room is truly the perfect private dining setting. I can’t wait until we see you again next year!"
~ Jennie, University of Washington, Department of Surgery, February 2011

 "I have to say it was a great delight working with you and your team.  ALL OF THEM ARE AWESOME. It is rare to see a team not only work well together, but also value and appreciate the company they work for.  I got a chance to ask them if they like what they do and they all shared that Ray's is a great place to work and the leadership is so supportive.  Wow!  Hearing that says a lot not just about the business, but the amount of respect and enjoyment they get from working with inspiring management.  I would definitely consider Ray's again."
~ Grace, Mozy, February 2011

"We had a wonderful time, the food was superb, as were the wines. But that's why we go to Ray's!  See you next year."
~Rick, Attendee of Ray's Retrospective of Northwest Wines, January 2011

  "The whole experience with Ray’s Catering from our site inspection through the actual event was an A+. I don’t think I’ve ever done an event where at least one thing didn’t get messed up. You guys were amazing!"
~Moxie Event Management, Summer, January 2011

"Thanks again to all of the staff at Ray’s Boathouse for making our annual Holiday Luncheon a success. The room with its view, the friendly and professional staff, the great food, and the warmth of all of us being together is an unsurpassable combination that draws PSCC back every year to party down."
~ Puget Sound Cancer Center, George, December 2010

"Thank You! It was truly a success. I’ve had very positive feedback about the party Saturday night from our employees. I know our owners were pleased with how the evening went, the space was very comfortable and all comments have been that the food was fantastic."
~PhenoPath Laboratories, Dana, December 2010

"Everything went very well on Saturday evening.  Angela was lovely.  The food was great – a number of people asked who was catering because they liked what they were eating.  The salmon was a huge hit.  I think our guests were a little surprised and perhaps impressed that everything was professionally done."
~ Lakemont Consulting, Karen, December 2010 

 "Thank you for the most wonderful event.  So many of our guests commented on how good the food was and the beautiful room.  The service was perfect and my brother and sister and I will long remember the celebration."
~ Sharon, November 2010

 "The event was wonderful. Just as we had imagined it to be! We had numerous compliments from the guests who attended. But what put the cherry on top was the service. We couldn't of had better people taking care of us. The staff an absolute delight that evening.  Please send our thanks to them if you could. And finally I want to let you know that we will most definitely be back for the spring. I look forward to working with you lovely ladies again. Thank you again for all the kindness you showed us."
~Lambda Phi Epsilon, UW, Cole, November 2010

"Our dinner last evening was perfect, your staff could not have been more helpful and courteous.  Thank you for all you help arranging our dinner.   We will keep you on the top of our list next time we are in Seattle."
~IWPC Administration, Debbie, November 2010

"I want to let you know that I'm so thankful to be working with you and Amy. You guys have been beyond words with your generosity and hospitality. From all the events I have organized, I can say that no one has come close to being as accommodating and as understanding as you two. I'm absolutely excited to throw this event with you guys and I'm positive that if the event goes well, we will be coming next April for our new member ceremony, June for our end of year ceremony and every year after that. Thank you so much!"
~Lambda Phi Epsilon, UW, Cole, November 2010

"Thank  you!  I thought the dinner, service, atmosphere and the entire evening was flawless, my team and I were super happy with every detail.  Your staff was professional, extremely responsive and adaptive, and we were just thrilled with the outcome.  The food was exceptional.  Thank you - we look foward to our next event at Ray's!"
~Ignition Partners, Shannon, November 2010

 Thanks so much to Ray’s for making the day special.  The party was wonderful and everything went beautifully.  I heard from numerous guests (and I concurred wholeheartedly) that the venue was charming, the food spectacular, and the staff attentive yet unobtrusive.  They made the behind the scenes activities for the event seamless to us."
 ~Birthday Girl, Kathy, October 2010

  """"Thanks so much - the Harkins dinner went very well tonight. Everyone commented on how great the food was, and the event staff was truly outstanding. I really appreciated their attentiveness and friendliness." 
  ~UW Harkins Surgical Society, Sarah, October 2010

   "The food was amazing, kudos to Ray's Catering."
~Jerome Tso, wedding photographer.
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"Again we had another delightful meeting at Ray’s, thanks to you, Adam, and the rest of your great staff.  It amazed me that I recognized some staff, which tells me that Ray’s has a lot of keepers, and I can see why!  I really appreciate all of your help, but especially your great menu selection, we all loved it!  Until next time."
~Pioneer Human Services, Mary, September 2010

"I just wanted to thank you for your fantastic job! We LOVED it all! Your food was to die for, and your staff was excellent! By far the best we have ever had for our event. Everyone was raving! Thank you so much! It was a real treat!"
~Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Haley, September 2010

  "The food was delicious, its presentation  was beautiful, and the team led by Scott was friendly and most hospitable.  Thank you for all your hours of communication and coordination leading up to, and including, today."
~Express Metrix, Hannah, September 2010

  "We couldn't have been happier about how the reception turned out.  From the food to the service, everything was exceptional!  It was great to just enjoy the day and know that we're in good hands.  We both received comments from guests that the food was fantastic--especially the halibut.  In addition, please thank the staff for us.  They were phenomenal--courteous, friendly, and extremely responsive.  We wish we could name specific members of the staff that were awesome, but to be honest, every single member of the staff from the bartender to the waitstaff, chef, and captain made the experience one that we will cherish."
~ Bride, Anne, September 2010

"Just a quick email to let you know how much we enjoyed your food and service on Friday the 10^th.  There were raves about all the food (especially the scallops and brownies) and Adam did a FAB job.  Everything went smoothly and it was a real pleasure working with you.  Definitely will be contacting you again in the future."
~T-Mobile, Tracy, September 2010

"Everything went very well and we were very pleased with not only the food but the excellent team that you sent over to oversee the event.  Our guests really liked the food and everyone asked who the caterer was!"
~ Swedish Cancer Institute, Margie, August 2010

"We cannot thank you enough for the lovely and memorable anniversary party! My parents received so many compliments on everything from the food to the location to the weather (thanks Mother Nature!) and of course the great company of dear family and friends. You and your staff did a wonderful job. Everything was just as we had hoped and last minute requests were accommodated easily.  I would recommend Ray's to anyone."
~ Anniversary Celebration, Sara, August 2010

"Please extend our thanks to your team – the service, food, and overall experience was top notch and Ray’s will certainly be at the top our list next time!"
~Metzler North America, Rachel, August 2010

"I want to thank you and Ray’s for such a beautiful job on making our wedding a success.  Everything was beautiful.  Our guests enjoyed their meals and thought the food was excellent.  I was completely impressed with the wait staff and their attention to details.  We appreciate the hard work that your wait staff put in to help make our wedding what we have always wanted.  THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!"
~Bride, Sunny, August 2010

 "Everything was great.  The food, the view and the weather were perfect.  I must commend you on your excellent staff.  They took care of everything, and made things run so smoothly.  My compliments to the chef - the food was outstanding.  And thank you for all of your help - everything looked wonderful, the setup was perfect and everything worked out so effortlessly for us due to your having taken care of all the details in advance.  And we managed to keep it all a surprise!"
~ Anniversary Celebration, Theresa, August 2010

 "Everyone loved the food and the staff you provided were great!  Thanks again and I look forward in using you again for future events."
~ Microsoft, Josh, August 2010

"Once again Ray's Boathouse has done a fabulous job; the wait staff were attentive, friendly and efficient; the set-up and ambiance were perfect and the food was superb!  Our guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves and it was the perfect ending to the wedding weekend."
~Mother of the Groom, Emily, August 2010 

"I am still receiving rave reviews about our party at Ray’s.   I expected to receive great food and good service at Ray’s, but you really exceeded our expectations."
~ Department of Transportation, Barbara, August 2010 

 "Ed's birthday dinner was a huge success.  The food was spectacular, and the wait-staff did a perfect job.  We and all our guests went away very happy." 
~Lyndsay, August 2010

"We were all very pleased with our afternoon at Ray's.  The food was great, the service was exceptional, and the location was beautiful.  It was a nice day to get all the out of town family and guests together to celebrate the Bride & Groom's upcoming wedding.  Thank you for all your help organizing this event. We look forward to dining at Ray's next time we are in Seattle."
~ Mother of the Groom, Patricia, August 2010

"Thanks, again, to you and your staff for a memorable send-off for my Dad - beautiful setting, delicious food.  Martha was an exceptional hostess, from setting up the buffet tables, passing appetizers, to just being available for everything we needed. We've already received many wonderful comments on my Dad's life celebration that, with your help, we were able to put together in just a couple of days."
~ Pam, August 2010

   "Thanks much for all you did to make our August WAMI celebration at Ray's such a resounding success. I especially appreciate your own personal attentions to all the food selections and decorations and can assure you that there was a resounding approval of the overall quality of the event.  Dr. and I continue to receive grateful comments about the day's activities and you are to be congratulated!  We are very appreciative of your hospitality."
~ WAMI Pioneers, Dick, August 2010

  ""All I have is positive feedback for you.  Everyone in the wedding parties as well as the families were very impressed by your organization and leadership.  The food was great, and I know all the guests enjoyed themselves. A couple of our friends told us that this was the best wedding they'd ever been to!"
~ Bride, Sally, August 2010

"Thank you so much! You did a really wonderful job bringing everything together! From the moment I walked in the door, everything was ten times more beautiful than I ever imagined it could be.  Everyone at Ray's was so overwhelmingly kind and helpful --- the most constant comment I got from people was how wonderful, professional, and nice the staff was. The food was delicious and exactly what we wanted -- all in all everything was absolutely perfect and I can't think of anything I would say could have been done differently or better.  You all are truly amazing professionals and we were all very, very impressed. I will definitely be recommending Ray's to anyone I know planning an event in the future." 
~Bride, Jessica, February 2010 

 "Once we decided on Ray’s for our event, I felt thoroughly confident that all aspects of the evening would be great.  We were not disappointed."
~ Amgen, Olivia, January 2010

"The party was wonderful, better than I could have imagined.  Your staff did a terrific job with the food and the management of the event.  We will definately call you again if we have another event on our calendar." 
~ Alice, November 2009

"We were all so pleased with the service, food and facility.  Everything, and I mean everything was perfect.  It was absolutely some of the best food we have had!  We would recommend your facility for any event.  Thanks for making it all so easy and wonderful. You were great to work with." 
~ Bride, Tamara, May 2009

"We had the most increadible time of our lives having our wedding at Rays."
~ Bride, Lindsey, August 2008

"Our evening was delightful, the food wonderful and the service superb. You lived up to your reputation and our expectations!  Thank you so much for a wonderful time."
~ Mother of the Groom, July 2008

"The event was a HUGE success.  We had soooooooo many people tell us what a great time they had and they complimented the food, the atmosphere and the location.  Your staff was simply wonderful to work with and to observe throughout the evening.  All were perfectly pleasant and smiled and accommodated every request.  We could not be happier with the whole event.  Thank you !  It was a pleasure to work with you."
~ Mother of the Bride, January 2008

"We wanted to thank you for all of your help in making our wedding such an amazing day.  It was everything we were hoping for, and so much more. "
~ Bride, Aimee, September 2006

"You seem to have a great knowledge for what a bride and groom need."
~ Bride, Myla