Ray’s In The News

Ray’s In The News

Ray’s Boathouse guests dining in Seattle WA

Check out these great articles featuring Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe, Seattle’s best seafood restaurant!

From casual lunches and dinners at Ray’s 2nd floor Cafe, to date nights and friend dinners over sharable plates in our 1st floor Boathouse — Ray’s has it all! Reserve in our Boathouse here, Cafe is walk-ins. See you soon!

13 Classic Seattle Restaurants That Define Seattle – Eater Seattle 

Graduation Dinner Guide – Seattle Met
The Best Restaurants for Weddings in Seattle – Eater Seattle

Mother’s Day Dining – Seattle Magazine

Eating Well in Seattle – Woman Around Town

Washington’s Best Waterfront Restaurant – Newstalk870

Washington’s Best Waterfront Restaurant – KEYW

Copper River Salmon is Here!

Fresh, wild Copper River King and Sockeye salmon is on the menu at Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe, Seattle’s best waterfront restaurant! From the icy waters of Alaska to your plate, enjoy this local, seasonal delicacy while it lasts, during a casual lunch or date night out.

Grilled Copper River King or Sockeye sautéed morel mushrooms and leeks, fried baby rainbow potatoes, Pinot Noir gastrique.

You know we love to pair it with an Oregon pinot noir, but there’s many other delicious options our sommeliers can help you select from our wine lists. Don’t miss out on enjoying this perfect fish at Seattle’s best seafood restaurant!

Sip New Spring Cocktails At Ray’s!

Cocktails at Ray's Waterfront restaurant in Seattle

Enjoy new Spring cocktails at Seattle’s best waterfront restaurant!

Our 1st floor Boathouse and 2nd floor Cafe have a fresh lineup of cocktails to sip on our outdoor waterfront patios.  Enjoy a casual dining experience with the freshest local seafood every day of the week!

Southern Charm Tito’s vodka, Giffard Crème de Pêche, triple sec, lemon, Scrappy’s grapefruit bitters

Staycation Diplomatico Planas white rum, Giffard apricot liqueur, lime, pineapple, up

Blueberry Bourbon Smash Buffalo Trace ‘Ray’s Private Selection’ Bourbon, Giffard Crème de Pêche, lemon, blueberries, demerara

Velvet Old Fashioned Ray’s ‘Private Selection No. 4’ Old Forester Bourbon, Monkey Shoulder Scotch, Lustau Pedro Ximenez ‘San Emilio’ Sherry, chocolate bitters, large rock

Passionfruit Mai Tai Don Q white rum, Pierre Ferrand Dry Orange, Curaçao, Reynold’s orgeat, lime, passionfruit, Gosling’s dark rum float, rocks

Evergreen Negroni Uncle Val’s Botanical gin, Ransom Old Tom gin, Carpano Classico sweet vermouth, Campari, Clear Creak Douglas fir Eau de Vie rinse, large rock

Explore our full cocktail list here! See you soon!

5 reasons Ray’s Cafe is Seattle’s Go-To Lunch Spot! 

Group of friends cheering their cocktails at Ray's Cafe, Seattle's best casual lunch and dinner restaurant

5 reasons Ray‘s Cafe is Seattle’s go-to lunch spot! 

🌊Epic views of Puget Sound and the Olympics
🐟Fresh local seafood, always
🔥Heated outdoor patio
☀️Chill vibes, perfect for catching up
🍹Refreshing cocktails and plenty of NA bevvies

Ray’s 2nd floor Café is open for casual lunch daily at 11:30am and accepts walk-ins. Find Seattle’s best outdoor patio at Ray’s Cafe, open weather pending. See you soon at our waterfront restaurant!

Ray’s Boathouse Joins FareStart Guest Chef Night July 9

This summer, Ray’s Boathouse is proud to partner with FareStart for a special Guest Chef Night on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The evening will bring together great food, community connection, and an important cause that continues to impact lives across Seattle. Our Executive Chef Kevin Murray and the Ray’s culinary team will collaborate with FareStart …

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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