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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!

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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!

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Celebrating Long Live the Kings this Earth Day!

Woman releasing Kokanee salmon into the wild

Happy Earth Day from Ray’s!

As a Seattle restaurant rooted in the waters of the Puget Sound, we care deeply about the health of our local ecosystems. Today we’re celebrating some inspiring wins from our friends at Long Live the Kings and the positive impact they’re seeing in the world of recovery.

We’re proud to support local organizations like Long Live the Kings who protect the waters that feed us all. Here’s to healthy fish, clean water,  and a more sustainable future.

Check out a few of their incredible accomplishments from the past year!

🐟Kokanee Comeback in Lake Sammamish
Incredible news—6,800 Kokanee returned to spawn last fall; a 10-year high! Just a few years ago, these native fish were nearly gone. Thanks to LLTK’s work on Orcas Island, they’re making a major comeback. Cheers to that!

🌊Restoring the Nisqually Delta
LLTK and the Nisqually Indian Tribe helped shape new state bridge plans to go beyond “no net loss” and actually restore vital salmon habitat. That’s smart, sustainable infrastructure & a win for fish, water, and local communities.

💧Stormwater Innovation at Ohop Creek
Runoff from roads is deadly to coho salmon, but LLTK is testing a new compost-based filtration system (yes, compost!) with Cedar Grove that’s showing serious promise. Clean water = healthy salmon = a thriving Puget Sound.

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Large Group Dining at Ray’s!

We’re looking forward to hosting your large group for celebrations Ray‘s this Summer! As we approach graduation season and summer dining we wanted to share a quick overview with some key reminders for a seamless experience.

1st Floor Boathouse
All availability for large groups in the Boathouse (10 guests max) is available online.

2nd Floor Cafe
The Cafe Fireside Room can accommodate groups up to 30 people. Some stipulations apply, please review our Fireside Room FAQ for details. To reserve the Fireside Room email [email protected].

Ray‘s Cafe main dining room and deck remains walk-ins only (deck can seat groups up to 6 guests).

Ray‘s Northwest Room
If you’re looking for a larger private dining experience with your own outdoor deck and indoor space, please contact Ray‘s events team for details and dates. rayscatering@rays.com or 206.789.6309.

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Dive Into New Spring Menus at Ray’s!

Gorgeous greens, tender peas, radishes, strawberries and more fill Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe’s new Spring menus. The perfect dishes to usher in nicer days.

Here’s a peek below, then explore our full menus here: 1st floor Boathouse and 2nd floor Café. Join us this week at Seattle’s best waterfront restaurant for a casual lunch or gorgeous seafood dinner!

1st Floor Boathouse
Burrata & Strawberries
strawberry vinaigrette, radish, Tarragon, toasted sesame seeds, basil rosemary cracker
Arugula Salad
basil lemon vinaigrette, watermelon radish, snap peas, cucumber, feta, blueberries
Dungeness Crab Cakes
red pepper aïoli, arugula, pickled fennel, charred shishito, lime (pictured)
House Smoked Sablefish
Harissa roasted green cabbage, cabbage cream, chimichurri, toasted walnuts

2nd Floor Cafe
Smoked Scallop & Bay Shrimp Salad
arugula, mixed greens, snap peas, watermelon radish, goat cheese, citrus vinaigrette, herbed breadcrumbs
Jerk Seasoned Sockeye Sandwich
green goddess dressing, sliced cucumber, pickled red onion, butter lettuce, King’s Hawaiian bun
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Alaskan Weathervane Scallops, house smoked bacon, sherry beurre blanc, charred lemon GF

1st floor Boathouse open nightly for dinner 5-9pm, happy hour 5-6pm. Reserve today.

2nd floor Cafe open daily 11:30am to 9pm. Accepts walk-ins for lunch, happy hour (4-6pm), and dinner.

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Mother’s Day at Ray’s 2025!

Celebrate your mother and the mother figures in your life on Sunday, May 11, 2025 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 fewer, including high chairs.

RESERVE 1ST FLOOR BOATHOUSE

RESERVE 2ND FLOOR CAFE

BOATHOUSE A LA CARTE (first floor)

Boathouse Brunch
10am (first seating) to 3pm (last seating)
Enjoy our best-selling appetizers, salads and Boathouse entrées along with holiday inspired breakfast/brunch specials.

Boathouse Dinner
3pm (first seating) to 9pm (last seating)
Enjoy our full Boathouse dinner menu featuring shareable and small plates with sustainable, local seafood like Wild Alaskan King Salmon, NW Sablefish, handmade pasta, vegetarian dishes and more!

Full children’s menu available all day in the Boathouse.

CAFE BRUNCH BUFFET (2nd floor)
Brunch: Enjoy our upstairs Cafe grand holiday brunch buffet from 9am (first seating) to 2pm (last seating for buffet) for $95 per adult and $45 per child ages 5 to 11 (pricing includes juice and sodas but excludes tax and gratuity).

No reservations needed for the Cafe bar and lounge, ages 21 and over only.

Buffet Menu
Complete range of appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts, plus Ray’s traditional carving and shellfish action stations, as well as breakfast and brunch items. Buffet items will be available until 3:30pm when the buffet closes.

Dinner: At 2pm we will begin serving the entire a la carte Café menu.

Cafe brunch reservations are accepted from 9am to 2pm on Mother’s Day (reserve in our Cafe Lounge from 9am-2pm only if whole party is ages 21+). Cafe dinner is walk-ins only.

Please note: we will not be offering Happy Hour in the Boathouse or Cafe on Mother’s Day.

We can’t wait to share this special day with you and yours at your favorite Seattle restaurant!

Kindly review our Mother’s Day guidelines for a seamless experience!
*Reservations for parties of up to 8, including highchairs.
*All of our availability is posted on RESY. If the time and party size you are seeking is not listed, it is not available. This includes Cafe Lounge high top seating for ages 21+.
*All reservations are for inside tables only.
*We cannot accommodate window seating requests.
*Walk-ins are only accepted for our bar top seating in the Cafe and Boathouse bars (both ages 21 and over). Our Cafe Lounge high top seating accepts reservations but is also ages 21 and over.
*Sorry, no promotional discounts available. Loyalty cards accepted and encouraged!

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Book Your Rehearsal Dinner & Wedding Events at Ray’s!

We love to celebrate love! Book your engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner and more at Ray‘s Northwest Room, Seattle’s best waterfront venue!

From the perfect menu prepared by our culinary team, to cocktails, decor, music and more, Ray’s has you covered here and with our excellent preferred vendors. Events are available from morning to evening every day of the week and include our critically-acclaimed Seattle seafood event catering.

Ray‘s Venue Rental Seattle Offerings:

  1. Cafe Fireside Room – semi-private group dining for groups up to 30 with a food and beverage minimum spending requirement, in our upstairs Cafe space. Learn more.
  2. The Boathouse – group dining for up to 12 guests in our first floor Boathouse dining room.
  3. The Northwest Room – parties, luncheons, dinners, cocktail parties and more for large and small groups in our private Northwest Room. Learn more.

Contact Ray’s Catering to book your event today! rayscatering@rays.com or 206.789.6309.

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Celebrate Easter at Ray’s April 20, 2025!

Gather the family at Ray’s for a delicious Easter brunch or dinner at Seattle’s best waterfront seafood restaurant on Sunday, April 20, 2025! 

Easter reservations are strongly encouraged for our upstairs Cafe holiday buffet and our first floor Boathouse holiday menus. We can accommodate parties of 10 people or fewer, including high chairs.

RESERVE RAY’S UPSTAIRS CAFE HERE.

RESERVE RAY’S FIRST FLOOR BOATHOUSE HERE.

CAFE EASTER BUFFET (2nd floor)
Enjoy our Cafe grand holiday buffet from 9am (first seating) to 8pm (last seating). $95 per person including coffee, juice and sodas (excluding tax and gratuity). $47.50 for children 5 to 11 years of age.

Menu
Complete range of appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts, plus Ray’s traditional carving and shellfish action stations featuring Northwest seafood. Breakfast items will be served on the buffet until 3pm then we will transition to a dinner buffet until 9pm.

The Cafe Bar will be open from 9am (first seating) to 8pm (last seating) and is seated on a first come basis. Cafe Bar is 21 and over only.

BOATHOUSE EASTER A LA CARTE (first floor)

Boathouse Brunch
10:30am (first seating) to 3pm (last seating)
Enjoy our best-selling Boathouse appetizers, salads and entrées along with holiday inspired breakfast and brunch specials.

Boathouse Easter Brunch A La Carte Menu

  • Fresh Berry Parfait vanilla whipped yogurt, fresh berries, house-made almond granola, honey GF
  • Avocado Toast  toasted Como loaf, smashed avocado, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes, everything bagel seasoning DF
  • Vegetarian Quiche fried breakfast potatoes, mixed green salad V
  • Steak & Eggs*  8oz Double R Ranch bavette steak, two eggs, fried breakfast potatoes, chimichurri GF
  • 8oz House-Ground Beef Burger*  brioche bun, American cheese, shredded lettuce, special sauce, fried breakfast potatoes
  • Two Eggs*  choice of bacon or Uli’s breakfast sausage, fried breakfast potatoes, toasted Como loaf
  • Challah French Toast  Uli’s breakfast sausage, spiced Vermont maple syrup, whipped cream, fresh berries, fried breakfast potatoes
  • Prawns, Grits & Eggs*  Del Pacifico Day Boat prawns, Anson Mills grits, chorizo vinaigrette, two eggs, Como loaf
Boathouse Dinner
3pm (first seating) to 8pm (last seating)
Enjoy our full a la carte dinner menu alongside an $80.00 Easter inspired 3-course dinner menu of appetizer, entrée and dessert (beverages, tax and gratuity not included). Full children’s menu available all day.

Boathouse Easter Dinner 3-Course Menu

Choice of one from each

Appetizers

  • Caramelized Carrot Soup, coconut milk, carrot top pesto, fried carrot chips GF
  • Roasted Beet Salad, arugula, goat cheese, pistachio, anchovy, sherry vinaigrette GF
  • Seared Oregon Albacore, green curry coconut milk sauce, wakame GF/DF

Entrées

  • Double R Ranch Spice Rubbed Prime Rib of Beef, garlic whipped potatoes, seared broccolini, demi-glace GF
  • Panseared Wild Alaskan Halibut, pearled couscous, sauteed snap peas and mushrooms, lemon-chive beurre blanc
  • Panfried Tofu, Roasted Cabbage, harissa-chimichurri, cabbage cream, fresh herbs GF

Desserts

  • Chocolate Pot de Crème, Chantilly cream, brownie biscotti crumbles
  • Spiced Carrot Cake, cream cheese frosting, candied pecans
  • OIympic Mountain Ice Cream/Sorbet GF
Kindly review our Easter guidelines for a seamless experience!
*Reservations for parties of up to 10, including highchairs.
*All of our availability is posted on RESY. If the time and party size you are seeking is not listed, it is not available. This includes Cafe Lounge high top seating.
*All reservations are for inside tables only.
*We cannot accommodate window seating requests.
*Walk-ins are only accepted for our bar top seating in the Cafe and Boathouse bars (both ages 21 and over). Our Cafe Lounge  high top seating accepts reservations but is also ages 21 and over.
*Sorry, no promotional discounts available. Loyalty cards accepted and encouraged!
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Sip & Celebrate Washington Wines this March!

Celebrate Washington’s incredible breadth of wines at Ray’s this March during Taste WA Wine Month! We’re featuring special cellar selection glass pours and Washington selections by the bottle.

Raise a glass of WA wine at Seattle’s best seafood restaurant. Cheers!

Cellar Selections by the Glass
3oz & 6oz pours

Woodward Canyon Chardonnay
WA 2023
aromas of white floral, crushed apple, seashell, and pear marry perfectly with understated oak creating subtle spice and vanilla notes 

Figgins Estate Red
Walla Walla Valley, WA 2018 
Cabernet Sauvignon with some Merlot and Petite Verdot. Explosive nose of candied cherries, blueberries and pencil shavings. The palate has layers and layers of plum and dried figs 

Selections by the Bottle

 Gorgiste ‘Ray’s 50th’ Rosé

Columbia Gorge, WA 2022

This Gamay Noir Rosé from the Rainmaker Vineyard in the Columbia Gorge AVA is a delightful and playful expression of the varietal. On the nose, the wine exhibits subtle mineral undertones intertwined with vibrant red fruit aromas. On the palate, it is light to medium body, with bright acidity that brings a refreshing crispness to each sip.

Delille ‘Chaleur Estate’ Blanc

Columbia Valley, WA 2022

blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. classic Sauvignon Blanc notes of gooseberry lead on the nose, followed by green apple, apricot and white flowers.  The palate has flavors of lemon brioche and peach-infused mascarpone, buttressed with flinty, mineral qualities.

Gorman Chardonnay

Columbia Valley, WA 2023

100% barrel fermented in French oak.  25% of the barrels are new. This is an expressive offering of chardonnay, with notes of marzipan, barrel spice and herb. Rich, full-bodied, textured flavors follow

Delille Cellars ‘Sagemoor Vineyard’ Riesling

Columbia Valley, WA 2022

Bosc pear, lychee, Meyer lemon and wet stone are showcased initially on the nose.  A touch of residual sugar is just enough to balance out the bustling acidity and create a more full-bodied mouthfeel, full of honeysuckle, dried apricot and jasmine.  There is a freshness and liveliness to this wine that makes it very easy to enjoy on its own but will pair easily with a variety of seafood dishes.

Beautiful Figgins Estate Vineyard in Walla Walla pictured above.

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Seattle Cocktail Week March 2-9!

Seattle Cocktail Week is the perfect time to get out and find a new favorite cocktail–NA or spirited! And Seattle’s best seafood restaurant happens to have an incredible bar program!

Grab your friends and try our line up of featured cocktails available daily in our first floor Boathouse and upstairs Cafe through Sunday, March 9. Cheers!

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

Unintended Consequences 
Casamigo’s Reposado tequila, Del Meguay ‘Vida’ Mezcal, Lustau Pedro Ximenez ‘San Emilio’ Sherry, Bittermen’s Xocolatl mole bitters, up

The Last Night in Barbados 
Planteray ‘Stiggins’ pineapple rum, Planteray Original Dark rum, B.G. Reynolds falernum, Laphroaig scotch rinse, large rock

Garden Party (NA Cocktail)
Seedlip Garden NA spirit, lime, pineapple, jalapeño, salt rim, rocks