Ray’s Wins ‘Best Seafood’ & ‘Best Outdoor Dining’ 2021 in Seattle Mag

Ray’s Wins ‘Best Seafood’ & ‘Best Outdoor Dining’ 2021 in Seattle Mag

A HUGE thank you to all of our loyal guests who voted Ray’s in Seattle Magazine’s Best of 2021 poll!! We won ‘Best Seafood’ for the third year in a row and ‘Best Outdoor Dining’ 2021!

Thank you for showing up for Ray’s! We hope our fresh seafood and outdoor dining has been a respite and an escape for the community, a place to relax and enjoy some much needed time out of the house. We are grateful to you all.

Photo by Lillie Marshall

New Year’s Eve Dining 2021!

End 2021 with an incredible meal at Ray’s!

We’re thrilled to be open and serving you this New Year’s Eve in both our first floor Boathouse and upstairs Cafe. Join us for dinner, pop some bubbly and toast to 2022!

Both venues will offer regular menus along with elegant specials prepared by our Executive Chef Kevin Murray and team.

Reservations are strongly encouraged for all parties on New Year’s Eve and can be made online for the Cafe here and Boathouse here.

Boathouse reservations are available from 5pm (first seating) to 9pm (last seating). Boathouse bar will be open for guests ages 21 and over on a first-come basis.

Cafe reservations are available from 11:30am (first seating) to 8pm (last seating). Cafe bar will be open for guests ages 21 and over on a first-come basis.

Please review our holiday guidelines for a seamless experience!
*All guests must show proof of full covid-19 vaccination with valid ID to enter the building, or proof of a negative covid-19 test within 72 hours of dining.
*All guests must wear masks unless actively eating or drinking.
*All guests must practice social distancing.
*All reservations are for inside tables only.
*Walk ins are only accepted for our bar top seating in the Cafe and Boathouse bars.
*Please be timely as we have no lobby space to hold guests. Early arrivals will be asked to wait outside on the dock.
*Sorry, no promotional discounts available. Loyalty cards accepted and encouraged!

Rays will be open on New Year’s Day for regular business hours Saturday, January 1, 2022!

Holiday Gifts From Ray’s!

Give the gift of Ray’s!

In addition to the always popular Ray’s gift card we are offering an exciting assortment of holiday gifts hand-selected or hand-crafted by our talented team!

Order gifts online via Toast, schedule your desired pick up date and time and our team will have it ready at the Boathouse host stand–now through December 24.

Gift cards are available at www.rays.com/gift-card in any amount of your choosing. Based on the constraints of the covid-19 pandemic we are not able to offer our December gift card bonus as we’ve done in years past. We apologize for any inconvenience and are grateful for your continued support.

Browse our holiday gift highlights below and view the full list here.

Ray’s Exclusive Bourbons & Wines

  • Ray’s Old Forrester Bourbon Single Barrel
  • Red Blend – Ray’s Red from L’Ecole N°41
  • Chardonnay – Ray’s L’Ecole N°41

Barrel Aged Cocktails

  • Barrel Aged Brooklyn (32 oz., serves 11 drinks)
  • Barrel Aged Negroni (32 oz., serves 11 drinks)
  • Barrel Aged Vieux Carré (1 liter cocktail kit, serves 16 drinks)
  • Housemade Brandied Cherries (10oz) – Toschi cherries steeped in toasted fall spice and brandy

Rare Wines from Ray’s Cellar

  • Bollinger Brut Special Cuvee Champagne
  • Leonetti Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
  • Delille Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
  • Gaja Barbaresco 2013
  • And more!

Wine Experiences

  • Washington Wine is Delicious Pack – 1 bottle each of Treveri Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine, àMaurice Viognier, Hedges Syrah, Sleight of Hand ‘Illusionist” Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Legends of Oregon Pinot Noir – 1 bottle each from these legendary producers: Rex Hill, The Eyrie Vineyard, Brickhouse ‘Les Dijonaise’
  • And more!

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Ray’s May 10!

Celebrate your Mother and the Mother figures in your life on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Seattle’s best waterfront restaurant! Our first floor Boathouse will serve some of our best-selling appetizers, salads and entrées along with Mother’s Day inspired a la carte breakfast and brunch specials. And our upstairs Cafe will offer a grand holiday brunch buffet. RESERVATIONS We can accommodate parties of 8 people or …

Seattle Cocktail Week April 19-26 at Ray’s!

Seattle Cocktail Week is back from April 19–26, and there’s no better place to celebrate than Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe! As a top Seattle restaurant with iconic Puget Sound views, Ray’s delivers an experience that blends expertly crafted cocktails, fresh seafood, and an unforgettable waterfront restaurant setting. A shoutout to Ray’s hardworking bartending team, who …

6049 Seaview Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107-2690

BOOK A TABLE  AT RAY’S BOATHOUSE

Ray’s Boathouse elevates local, sustainable seafood with global flavors and Northwest inspiration nightly.

BOOK A TABLE  AT RAY’S CAFE

Classic seafood dishes with seasonal preparations in our upstairs Café overlooking Puget Sound.

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Simply choose either Ray’s Boathouse or Ray’s Cafe in the first drop down, then find your table.

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