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Bristol Bay Salmon Week November 18-23!

Join us for Bristol Bay Salmon Week now through November 23, 2024! Try our delicious fresh sheet special in both our first floor Boathouse and upstairs Café, featuring wild Bristol Bay Sockeye from Alaska.

Grilled Wild Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon creamy polenta, sautéed kale and mushrooms, sherry-beurre blanc, goat cheese, toasted walnuts. GF

This week supports and recognizes the great, wild, and sustainable Bristol Bay fishery and the fisherpeople that harvest the salmon. Cheers to our hardworking fisherpeople!!

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Christmas Eve & Christmas Day at Ray’s!

Reminder: Ray’s Cafe opens at 12:30pm on Christmas Day!

Join us at Ray’s for festive Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining!

Our first floor Boathouse and second floor Cafe will be serving up your favorite dishes and seasonal specials on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25, 2024!

Reservations are available now and strongly encouraged for both dates for groups of 10 people or fewer (including highchairs):

Reserve Boathouse Christmas Eve – first floor
Reserve Boathouse Christmas Day – first floor

Reserve Cafe Christmas Eve – second floor
Reserve Cafe Christmas Day – second floor

RAY’S 1st FLOOR BOATHOUSE
Christmas Eve: reservations from 2pm (first seating) to 8pm (last seating). 3-course holiday menu with soup or salad, choice of entrée, and dessert for $75 per person (beverages, tax and gratuity not included). We will also serve our normal menu offerings.

Christmas Day: reservations from 2pm (first seating) to 8pm (last seating). 3-course holiday menu with soup or salad, choice of entrée, and dessert for $75 per person (beverages, tax and gratuity not included). We will also serve a limited Boathouse a la carte menu.

Full children’s menu is available both days. Boathouse bar will be open with the same offerings for guests ages 21 and over, no reservations taken.

1st Floor Boathouse Christmas Eve & Day 3 course Menu

choice of one from each

Appetizers

  • Creamy Cauliflower Soup, roasted cauliflower, Pinot gris soaked golden raisins, pecorino romano, herbs
  • Kale and mixed green salad, orange segments, pomegranate, feta cheese, pecans, champagne vinaigrette
  • Seared Oregon Albacore, blood orange-avocado salsa, ponzu, watercress

Entrée

  • Panseared PNW Halibut, creamy polenta, sauteed kale and mushrooms, beurre blanc, toasted walnuts
  • Spice Rubbed Prime Rib of Beef, garlic whipped russet potatoes, seared brussels sprouts, demi-glace
  • Lemon Ricotta Agnolotti, sauteed mushrooms and fennel, parsnip puree, sundried tomato pesto

Desserts

  • White Chocolate Peppermint Crème Brulee, white chocolate custard, caramelized shell
  • Apple Crisp ala mode, granny smith apples, oatmeal crumble, caramel, Madagascar vanilla ice cream
  • Olympic Mountain Creamery ice cream/sorbet

RAY’S 2nd FLOOR CAFE
Christmas Eve: reservations available from 11:30am (first seating) to 8pm (last seating). Normal Cafe menu along with seasonally inspired a la carte specials.

Christmas Day: reservations available from 12:30pm (first seating) to 8pm (last seating). Normal Cafe menu along with seasonally inspired a la carte specials.

Full children’s menu is available both days. Cafe Bar & Lounge will be open with the same hours and menus with no reservations needed, ages 21 and over only.

2nd Floor Cafe Christmas Eve & Day A La Carte Specials

  • Creamy Cauliflower Soup, roasted cauliflower, Pinot gris soaked golden raisins, pecorino romano, herbs
  • Spice Rubbed Prime Rib of Beef, garlic whipped russet potatoes, seared brussels sprouts, demi-glace
  • Braised Short Rib Ragu, red wine and tomato simmered short ribs, rigatoni pasta, ricotta salata, herbs
  • White Chocolate Peppermint Crème Brulee, white chocolate custard, caramelized shell

Kindly review our Christmas guidelines for a seamless experience!
*Reservations for parties of up to 10.
*All reservations are for inside tables only.
*We cannot accommodate window seating requests.
*Walk ins are only accepted for our bar top and lounge seating (ages 21 and over).
*Sorry, no promotional discounts available. Loyalty cards accepted and encouraged!

We look forward to celebrating the season with you and yours!

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Shellfest at Ray’s November 1-30!

We’re celebrating fresh, PNW shellfish this November with our annual Shellfest! Today through November 30 only enjoy a new menu of limited-time shellfish dishes in our first floor Boathouse and upstairs Cafe daily.
Shellfest Menu

Steamed Manila Clams
Uli’s linguica sausage, sherry, garlic, herbs, butter GF

Mussels Mariniere
garlic, shallot, leek, white wine, crème fraiche, herbs GF

Baked Oysters
lime-seaweed butter, pickled seabeans GF

Oysters on the Half Shell 
shallot mignonette, 3-4 varieties GF/DF

Blackened Bourbon Prawns
yellow onion, blackening seasoning, bourbon, butter, herbs, grilled baguette

Fried Razor Clams
panko breaded pacific razor clams, green goddess dressing, pickled red onion, herbs

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Sip on New Fall Cocktails at Ray’s!

Our talented bar team has created a new lineup of Fall cocktails to complement our newest menu items! Sip them at Ray’s daily. Cheers!

Ray’s Cafe

Back in My Day
Old Forester 100 Proof Rye Whiskey, Letterpress nocino, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, maple syrup, angostura, large rock

Jalisco Old Fashioned
Campo Bravo reposado tequila, Amaro Montenegro, chai simple, Bittermen’s, Xocolatl mole bitters, large rock

Ray’s Boathouse

Apples & Pears
Boulard V.S.O.P Calvados Pays d’Auge, St. George Spiced Pear liqueur, Mata Tinto sweet vermouth, Dolin dry vermouth

Autumn Sidecar
Metaxa ‘5 star’ Greek Brandy, Cointreau orange liqueur, lemon, apple cider, nutmeg, up

Coffee & Cigarettes
Caffé Vita Espresso infused Cynar70 amaro, Ilegal Mezcal Joven, Old Forester 100 Proof Rye Whiskey, agave, Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Aged Bitters, large rock

Available at Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe

Bolívar
Diplomático Mantuano rum, Vecchio Amaro del Capo, Lillet Blanc Aperitif, Bittermen’s Tiki Elemakule bitters up

Earth & Sky
Ford’s London dry gin, Tozai ‘Well of Wisdom’ ginjo sake, yuzu, bell pepper syrup, up

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New Fall Menus at Ray’s!

Dive into new Fall menus at Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe! We love seasonal changes and showcasing local flavors in delicious new ways.

Our first floor Boathouse has a new selection of small and shareable plates to mix and match alongside main dishes. And our upstairs Cafe has introduced some delicious new sandwiches as well as a PNW Seafood Gumbo.

Take a peek into our new menus below and click for full menus: Boathouse and Cafe. Then join us to try them all at Seattle’s best seafood restaurant!

Ray’s Cafe

Seafood Gumbo
PNW salmon & whitefish, clams, mussels, prawns, Uli’s andouille sausage, green bell pepper, okra, jasmine rice, scallion (pictured)
Seared Dungeness Crab Cakes
sweet potato puree, fried brussels sprouts, honeycrisp apples, toasted pecans
Chicories Salad
Treviso, Belgian endive, blue cheese crumbles, sliced pears, candied walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette GF
Smoked Scallop Carbonara
house-smoked bacon and bay scallops, bucatini, pecorino romano
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
spicy fried chicken thigh, cilantro slaw, buttermilk aïoli, bread and butter pickles, King’s Hawaiian Bun (pictured)

Ray’s Boathouse

Seared Diver Scallops
braised pork belly, cauliflower puree, radicchio, pork jus, toasted pecans (pictured)
Honeycrisp Apple Salad
mixed greens, red onion, Honeycrisp apples, blue cheese crumbles, craisins, toasted pecans, apple cider vinaigrette GF (pictured)
Dungeness Crab Cakes 
grapefruit, goat cheese and fennel salad, stone ground mustard aioli, pine nuts, olives, basil oil
Pan Seared Wild PNW Halibut
creamy polenta, sautéed greens, chanterelle mushrooms
Butternut Squash Risotto 
pepitas, fried sage, basil oil
Ray’s upstairs Cafe is open daily from 11:30am to 9pm for walk-ins during lunch, happy hour and dinner. Ray’s first floor Boathouse is open daily from 5-9pm for happy hour and dinner. Reservations accepted and encouraged for the Boathouse. Cheers!
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Book Your 2024 Holiday Parties at Ray’s!

Party at Ray’s this holiday season! Prime party dates are starting to book up in December, check out our offerings below and contact us today to learn more!

In addition to evening parties we offer holiday brunches, lunches, happy hours and more!

Ray’s Venue Offerings:

  1. Cafe Fireside Room – semi-private group dining for groups up to 30 with a food and beverage minimum spending requirement. Learn more.
  2. The Boathouse – group dining for up to 12 guests.
  3. The Northwest Room – holiday office 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 holiday parties:
rayscatering@rays.com or 206.789.6309. We look forward to making your event unforgettable!

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month our Executive Sous Chef Gustavo Guerra has prepared some incredible specials hailing from Veracruz, Mexico. The flavors and traditions of these dishes date back over 200 years and are still beloved today.

Rotating specials will be offered daily in our upstairs Cafe and first floor Boathouse from Sunday, September 15 through Tuesday, October 15. Look out for the below dishes as well as some surprise options that will show up throughout the month!

Chiles en Nogada Stuffed with Prawns
Fire roasted poblano pepper stuffed with sautéed prawns, tomatoes, onions, garlic, corn, and almonds, topped with nogada sauce (walnuts, cream and goat cheese), and pomegranate seeds

Camarones en Adobo
Sautéed prawns, onions, peppers, garlic, over adobo sauce made with guajillo andancho chilis and achiote. Topped with pickled green tomatoes, jalapeños andwakame

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Book A Cozy Fall Wedding at Ray’s!

Outdoor Waterfront event venue at Rays Boathouse on the Seattle waterfront

Book a gorgeous and cozy Fall wedding at Ray’s Northwest Room!

Enjoy a private dock and venue for your ceremony and reception, dine on incredible food from Ray’s culinary team, serve your guests a custom wedding cocktail and so much more… all set to the backdrop of the stunning Olympic mountains and Puget Sound.

View our Northwest Room 360 tour here! Visit rays.com/catering for photos, floor plans, menus and more.

We offer both morning and evening weddings with weekend dates still available.

Contact our talented Catering team today to inquire about dates and more at rayscatering@rays.com or 206.789.6309.

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Thanksgiving at Ray’s 2024!

PLEASE NOTE: Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe is sold out for Thanksgiving Day 2024. You can join our waitlist if you click the reservation links below.  Thank you!

 

Join us for Thanksgiving at Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe on Thursday, November 28, 2024!

Our upstairs Cafe will be serving a signature holiday buffet throughout the restaurant and bar and our Boathouse will offer a seasonal Fall-inspired 3-course menu and greatest hits menu.

Reservations are required for all parties on Thanksgiving and can be made online for the Cafe here and Boathouse here.

RAY’S 2nd FLOOR CAFE
Enjoy our signature Cafe buffet upstairs for $85 per person (includes coffee, tea, juice and sodas – excludes tax and gratuity) with a variety of guest favorite items including Seasonal Salads, Northwest Antipasto, Seafood Buffet with Oyster Shucking, Dungeness Crab clusters and Gulf Prawns, Oven Roasted Turkey with all the trimmings, Roast Prime Rib of Beef, smoked PNW Salmon Sides, variety of Fresh Seasonal Vegetables, Dessert Table and more!

Children 5 to 11 years old are $42.50 each (excluding tax and gratuity), children under 5 dine free.

Cafe reservations are available from 11:00am (first seating) to 8pm (last seating) online for groups of 10 or fewer, including highchairs.

RAY’S 2nd FLOOR CAFÉ BAR & LOUNGE
The Cafe lounge will accept advance reservations if the entire party is over the age of 21. Cafe bar top will be available for walk ins only. Only our buffet menu will be available.

Ray’s 2nd Floor Cafe Thanksgiving Buffet Menu

Salads & Chilled Items

  • Farm Lettuces and Greens Salad spring mix, chopped romaine, sliced red onion, white balsamic vinaigrette, dried apricot, aged white cheddar cheese (GF)
  • Roasted beets Salad, sherry vinaigrette, arugula, Goats milk cheese (GF)
  • Market cheese board domestic and imported cheeses, marinated mozzarella balls, dried fruit (GF)
  • Ray’s cured meats platter hot coppa, salame Toscano, sliced prosciutto, finocchiona salame
  • Vegetable Platter grilled vegetables, olives, pickled peppers, marinated artichoke hearts
  • Roasted Delicata Squash Salad pomegranate, arugula, pepitas, maple-balsamic vinaigrette (DF)
  • Kale and Honeycrisp apple salad, lemon vinaigrette, honeycrisp apples, grana Padano, pickled shallot (GF)
  • Caesar Salad chopped romaine lettuce, grana Padano, creamy Caesar dressing, house made croutons
  • Fruit Platter honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, mixed berries (DF & GF)
  • Fusili Pasta Salad butternut squash, bell peppers, Brussels sprouts, Pecorino Romano cheese, paprika vinaigrette

Seafood Bar & Shucking

  • Half shell oysters mignonette, cocktail, lemons (GF)
  • Peel and eat prawns cocktail, horseradish. Lemons (GF)
  • Dungeness crab Clusters lemon, bopo (GF)

Carving Station

  • Spice rubbed prime rib of beef horseradish cream, demi-glace (GF)
  • House smoked NW salmon ginger-peach compote (GF)

Hot Entrée & Side Dishes

  • Manilla clams white wine, garlic, herbs and butter (GF)
  • Penn cove mussels coconut curry broth (GF)
  • Butter whipped Washington Russet potatoes (GF)
  • Oven Roasted Turkey cranberry sauce, herbed gravy
  • Pan seared PNW Rockfish roasted cherry tomatoes and mini sweet peppers, lemon-chive beurre blanc (GF)
  • Traditional Herbed Stuffing
  • Mac and Cheese
  • Corn Pudding (GF)
  • Roasted Brussels sprouts house smoked bacon, toasted garlic, chilies (GF)
  • Blistered green beans garlic, lemon (GF)
  • Glazed carrots brown sugar, fresh herbs, shallot, butter (GF)
  • Garlic Prawns garlic, smoked paprika, chili flake, EVOO, herbs, lemon (GF & DF)

RAY’S 1st FLOOR BOATHOUSE
Our first floor Boathouse will offer a delicious 3-course seasonal Fall menu of soup or salad, choice of entrée, and dessert for $75 per person (beverages, tax and gratuity not included). Our children’s menu will include a $25 traditional turkey plate (excluding tax and gratuity). A menu of our Boathouse greatest hits will also be available all day.

1st FLOOR BOATHOUSE BAR
The Boathouse bar top will be open with the 3-course menu available if the entire party is over the age of 21. No bar reservations taken, seated on a first come basis.

Boathouse reservations are available from 11:30am (first seating) to 8pm (last seating) online for groups of 10 or fewer, including highchairs.

1st Floor Boathouse Thanksgiving 3-Course Menu

Choice of one from each

Starters

  • Potato Leek Soup Yukon Gold potatoes, leek, crème fraîche, chives, crispy potato threads
  • Roasted Beets Salad GF whipped goat cheese, arugula, sherry vinaigrette, pistachios, scallion oil
  • Seared Oregon Albacore Tuna * GF DF pickled cabbage slaw, apple cider vinegar aïoli, grapefruit

Entrees

  • Oven Roasted Turkey herbed stuffing, garlic whipped russet potato, green beans, cranberry, glazed carrots
  • RR Ranch Prime Rib of Beef GF spice rubbed prime rib, garlic whipped russet potato, Brussels sprouts, green beans, demi-glace
  • Creamy Polenta sautéed mixed mushrooms, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, herbs
  • PNW Halibut PNW pan seared halibut, beurre blanc, gnocchi, sautéed mushrooms and kale

Desserts

  • Traditional Thanksgiving pies served with vanilla bean whipped cream Choice of Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie or Pecan Pie
  • Olympic Mountain Creamery ice cream or sorbet GF

Kindly review our Thanksgiving guidelines for a seamless experience!
*Reservations for parties of up to 10.
*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 accepts reservations but is also ages 21 and over.
*Sorry, no promotional discounts available. Loyalty cards accepted and encouraged!

We look forward to seeing you this Thanksgiving!