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Best Happy Hour in Seattle at Ray’s Cafe

Ray's 2nd floor Cafe Happy Hour

If you’re searching for a standout Seattle restaurant with stunning views, excellent seafood, and relaxed casual dining, Ray’s Cafe happy hour should be at the top of your list. Located right on Puget Sound, Ray’s Cafe is a classic water view restaurant that delivers both atmosphere and flavor.

Ray’s 2nd floor Cafe offers a popular happy hour that draws locals and visitors alike, thanks to its unbeatable combination of fresh seafood, drink specials, and panoramic waterfront views. As a true waterfront restaurant, the Cafe overlooks the Olympic Mountains and water, making it one of the best places in Seattle to unwind after work or kick off an evening out.

The happy hour menu offers Ray’s seafood favorites. Guests can enjoy items  like:

Manila Clams
Penn Cove Mussels
Clam chowder
Ceasar Salad
Tuna Poke
Crispy Calamari

All offered at special happy hour pricing. These dishes highlight the Pacific Northwest’s local ingredients while staying approachable and perfect for sharing. Pair your food with a happy hour cocktail, local beer, or Washington wine, and you’ve got an ideal casual dining experience.

What makes Ray’s Cafe stand out among other Seattle restaurants is its ability to feel both elevated and laid-back. Whether you’re meeting friends, hosting out-of-town guests, or simply craving seafood with a view, this waterfront restaurant delivers consistently.

For anyone looking to experience a quintessential Seattle happy hour, Ray’s Cafe offers the perfect mix of seafood, scenery, and relaxed charm. It’s proof that some of the best casual dining in Seattle happens right on the water.

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Fresh Oysters and Bubbly at Ray’s all February!

Group of friends cheering at Ray's Cafe on the Waterfront in Seattle WA

Winter is oyster season at Ray’s Boathouse!

There’s a reason seafood lovers wait all year for winter oyster season. The icy winter waters of the Pacific Northwest produce plumper oysters that are richer in flavor, with a clean, briny flavor that makes them ideal for slurping by the dozen. And there’s no better place to enjoy them than at Ray’s Boathouse, Seattle’s iconic waterfront restaurant.

This month, Ray’s is celebrating peak oyster season with Bubbles & Bivalves, happening all month long at Ray’s Boathouse and Café. Whether you’re planning a cozy date night or gathering a group of friends, this is your invitation to slow down, sip something sparkling, and savor the best of winter seafood.

Bubbles + Bivalves = Seafood Heaven

Fresh oysters and Champagne are a classic pairing for a reason. The crisp acidity and fine bubbles perfectly complement the richness of cold-water oysters, creating a match made in seafood heaven. During Bubbles & Bivalves, you can pair your oysters with Champagne or sparkling wine, available by the bottle or by the glass.

Our oyster selection changes daily based on availability, showcasing exceptional varieties from Taylor Shellfish, including:
• Shigoku
• Miyagi
• Virginica
• Olympia

Be sure to check our fresh sheet for the day’s selections. Each oyster is served with Ray’s classic red wine mignonette, plus a limited-time passionfruit mignonette that adds a bright, tropical twist to the briny bite. Cheers to that.

Winter Cocktails Worth Lingering Over

In addition to bubbly, we’re pouring special seasonal cocktails designed to shine alongside fresh oysters:

Fancy Pants
Remy Martin V.S.O.P Cognac, spiced-orange syrup, triple sec, lemon, cava

The Bitter Frenchmen
Empress 1908 Indigo Gin, Campari, lemon, topped with rosé

Each cocktail is balanced, elegant, and perfect for sipping while watching the water just beyond our windows.

A Seattle Waterfront Classic, Your Way

Ray’s Boathouse is a beloved Seattle restaurant known for its welcoming atmosphere, thoughtful casual dining, and unbeatable water views. Whether you’re here for oysters, cocktails, or a full seafood dinner, you’ll find a seat that fits your mood.
• Ray’s first-floor Boathouse is open nightly for dinner from 5–9pm, with happy hour from 5–6pm. Reservations are recommended.
• Ray’s second-floor Café is open daily from 11:30am to 9pm and welcomes walk-ins for lunch, happy hour, and dinner.

Winter oysters don’t last forever. So grab your date, gather your friends, and join us by the water for Bubbles & Bivalves—because cold waters make better oysters, and oysters always taste better at Ray’s.