Contest! Share your Ray’s Swag & Win!

Ray’s Boathouse turns 50 on June 23, 2023! We have so many fun plans in store for you next year as we hit this landmark in our history.

But first, we’re asking for your help in gathering Ray’s swag from the last 50 years! 

Please share photos of any Ray’s branded items on Instagram or Facebook (making sure to tag @raysboathouse) or email images to rays@rays.com by Wednesday, November 30 at 8pm PST to be entered to win a $100 gift card to Ray’s Boathouse and a 50th anniversary swag package!

Swag items include but are not limited to:

  • Clothing – t shirts, sweatshirts, etc.
  • Hats
  • Sunglasses
  • Matchboxes
  • Napkins
  • Glassware
  • Postcards
  • Menus
  • And more!

We can’t wait to see all the amazing items!!

 Contest Rules

  • Must be 18 years of age or older to enter.
  • Must submit items to Ray’s by Wednesday, November 30 at 8pm PST to be considered to win.
  • Ray’s will announce the top three submitted swag items on Wednesday, December 7 on its Instagram and Facebook pages. We will then ask followers to vote on their favorite swag item. The item with the most votes will win a $100 Ray’s gift card.
  • Winner will be announced on Wednesday, December 14 via Ray’s social media pages and the winner will be contacted by Ray’s to claim their prize.

Winter Wedding Special!

Say “I do” this Winter at Ray’s! Enjoy special offers and pricing when you book your wedding at Ray’s Northwest Room January-March 2023!

Offers include:

-10% off photo, floral and DJ services when you book with Emma Lee Photography, Bond in Bloom and/or Puget Sound DJ.
-Ray’s will waive your ceremony fee for weddings of 65 people or fewer, a $600-800 value*

Our stunning waterfront & mountain views make the perfect backdrop rain or shine!

Contact us at rayscatering@rays.com or 206-789-6309 to learn more & book your date!

*Subject to availability, inquire for dates.

Photo by Emma Lee Photography (top) and Kaitlyn Montanaro (bottom).

Holiday Parties at Ray’s!

It’s almost holiday party season at Ray’s Northwest Room and we can’t wait to celebrate with you and yours!

Dates are going fast and we recommend contacting us today to inquire about availability from our Catering team!

Then we’ll help plan your festive event at our gorgeous waterfront venue with everything from delicious menus prepared by our Culinary Team, to seasonal cocktails and desserts.

Remember that events can be booked for breakfast/brunch, lunch, receptions or dinners! Whatever best fits your vision, we can execute.

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

Thanksgiving 2022 Reservations & Details!

Join us for Thanksgiving in our Boathouse and Cafe on Thursday, November 24! Our upstairs Cafe will be serving its signature holiday buffet throughout the restaurant and bar and our Boathouse will offer a seasonal Fall-inspired 3-course menu.

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

RAY’S CAFE
Enjoy our signature Cafe buffet upstairs for $70 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 $35 each(excluding tax and gratuity), children under 5 dine free.

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

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

Cafe Buffet 2022 Menu

Salads & Cold 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

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 BOATHOUSE & BOATHOUSE BAR
The Boathouse’s 3-course menu offers a delicious seasonal fall menu of soup or salad, choice of entrée, and dessert for $70 per person (beverages, tax and gratuity not included). Our children’s menu will include a $20 traditional turkey plate (excluding tax and gratuity). Boathouse bar top will be open with the 3-course menu available if the entire party is over the age of 21. No reservations taken.

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

Boathouse Thanksgiving 3-Course Menu

Starters

Choice of one

Potato Leek Soup

Yukon gold potatoes, leek, crème fraiche, chives, crispy potato threads

Roasted Beets Salad GF

Whipped goat cheese, arugula, sherry vinaigrette, pistachios, scallion oil

Pink Peppercorn Crusted Albacore Tuna GF DF

Avocado mousseline, shiso leaf, yuzu kosho, daikon radish

Entrees

Choice of one

Oven Roasted Turkey

Herbed stuffing, garlic whipped russet potato, green beans, cranberry, glazed carrots

Prime Rib of Beef GF

Spice rubbed prime rib, garlic whipped russet potato, brussels sprouts, green beans, Demi-Glace

Mushroom Ragout Shepherdess Pie GF

Roasted Delicata Squash, mixed mushroom ragout, butternut squash, green salad with red wine vinaigrette

Alaskan Halibut GF

Whipped Washington potatoes, blistered green beans, lacinato kale, whole-grain mustard beurre blanc

Desserts

Choice of one

Traditional Pumpkin Pie

Spiced pumpkin, vanilla bean whipped cream

Apple Pie

Pecan Pie

Olympic Mountain ice cream or sorbet

Kindly review our Thanksgiving guidelines for a seamless experience!
*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).
*Sorry, no promotional discounts available. Loyalty cards accepted and encouraged!

We look forward to celebrating with you this Thanksgiving!

Washington Wine Month Specials this August!

We’re celebrating Washington Wine Month with an exciting lineup of some of our Wine Director’s top local picks! Try them this month in the Boathouse & Café alongside fresh local seafood like summery versions of Wild Alaskan Halibut, King Salmon, Scallops and more!

Wine specials are subject to change as we sell out but here is a peek into what we’re kicking the month off with!

BOATHOUSE

Eroica Riesling Columbia Valley, 2019

This beautiful slightly off dry Riesling shows ripe apricot and peach notes. Some beautiful minerality and zippy acids.

Avennia Oliane’ Sauvignon Blanc, Yakima Valley 2019

Crisp and vibrant with lovely citrus and stone fruit notes. Beautifully balanced. A delightful and refreshing white.

L’Ecole No 41 Grenache Rose, Alder Ridge Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills 2021

Strawberry and raspberry notes with subtle hints of citrus and melon. Bright, refreshing and delicious.

DeLille Cellars D2′ Columbia Valley 2019

A merlot forward Bordeaux blend. Fantastic nose, with notes of black cherry, raspberry, flowers and chocolate. Elegant and refined. A Washington State classic.

Sequel by Longshadows Syrah, Columbia Valley 2019

Blackberry, black current, peppered game, licorice and subtle chocolate flavors shine in this powerful Syrah.

CAFE

Eroica Riesling, Columbia Valley 2019

This beautiful slightly off dry Riesling shows ripe apricot and peach notes. Some underlying minerality and lively acidity.

Avennia Oliane’ Sauvignon Blanc, Yakima Valley 2019

Crisp and vibrant with lovely citrus and stone fruit notes. Beautifully balanced. A delightful and refreshing white.

L’Ecole No 41 Grenache Rose, Alder Ridge Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills 2021

Strawberry and raspberry notes with subtle hints of citrus and melon. Bright, refreshing and delicious.

DeLille Cellars D2′ Bordeaux Blend, Columbia Valley 2019

A merlot forward Bordeaux blend. Fantastic nose, with notes of black cherry, raspberry, flowers and chocolate. Elegant and refined. A Washington State classic.

Ray’s Chef at Feast on the Farm Sept. 24!

Ray’s Executive Chef Kevin Murray will be cooking the the main course at Stewardship Partners‘ ‘Feast on the Farm’ annual fundraiser!

Join us September 24 from 4-8 pm at Griffin Creek Farm for a magical night of food, wine and live music to raise funds for Stewardship Partners’ incredible work.

A limited number of tickets remain. Click here to purchase and support this amazing local cause with us!

Stewardship Partners’ mission is to create people-based solutions that engage Puget Sound communities as caretakers of the land and water that sustain us. As a partner of Ray’s we know the importance of their work & have seen firsthand how their efforts make a difference in the future of wild salmon.

Summer Drinks & Eats at Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe!

Summer has officially hit our Boathouse and Cafe menus! Seattle’s best waterfront restaurant is cooking up fresh, sustainable seafood, local fruits and vegetables and of course plenty of cold cocktails (and beer and wine)!

Join us in our first floor Boathouse for dinner nightly at 5pm or our upstairs Cafe daily at 11:30am for lunch, happy hour and dinner. Boathouse reservations can be made online here for indoor dining (deck is first come), and our Cafe is walk-ins only.

Here’s a peek at some new menu items from starters and cocktails to entrees and desserts. We’ll see you soon!

Boathouse

Seared Yucatan Octopus romesco, red potatoes, salsa verde, pickled red onion and parsley salad

Seared Wild Alaskan Halibut warm orzo and sundried tomato salad, Castelvetrano olives, arugula, onion and fennel slaw

Pan Seared Sea Scallops focaccia and heirloom tomato panzanella, lime aioli, pickled mustard seeds, cucumber, toasted hazelnuts

Strawberries and Cream Washington strawberries, house-made brown sugar ice cream, roasted strawberry sauce, orange sponge cookie, miso streusel

Raspberry Chocolate Verrine milk chocolate mousse, raspberry gelee, brown butter peanut crumble

Dino-Mite! High West American Prairie Bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, lemon, egg white 17

Rhu the Day El Corazon Blanco tequila, lemon, grapefruit, rhubarb-raspberry-rosemary Syrup 1

Cafe

Hatch Chile Prawns charred corn, red onion, cherry tomatoes, spicy hatch chiles, lime, cilantro

Pan Seared Alaskan Halibut sweet corn purée, charred corn succotash, scallion

Pan Seared Sea Scallops herbed yogurt, roasted summer squash and peppers, fennel/herb salad, lemon oil

Raspberry Chocolate Verrine milk chocolate mousse, raspberry gelee, brown butter peanut crumble

Honey Poached Apricot Tart strawberry-stone fruit sauce, salt & pepper diplomat cream, citrus curd, candied pistachios

2023 Weddings at Ray’s Going Fast!

2023 waterfront weddings at Ray’s are booking fast! Don’t wait to experience the ultimate Northwest wedding at Seattle’s best waterfront wedding venue.

Ray’s private waterfront venue, the Northwest Room, offers incredible views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains for stunning photographs, fresh and sustainable Northwest seafood, menus by Ray’s acclaimed culinary team, private indoor and outdoor spaces, and much more!

Click here to learn more about our wedding package and offerings! Then contact our talented Catering team today to learn more and book your date now before they go! rayscatering@rays.com or 206.789.6309.

Photo: Sasha Reiko Photography

Join us at the WA Winemaker Picnic August 12!

Ray’s is proud to be the marquee restaurant at the Auction of Washington Wines’ Winemaker Picnic & Barrel Auction on Friday, August 12!

Get your tickets here today to join us that evening at Chateau Ste. Michelle and help raise funds for Seattle Children’s Hospital and WSU Viticulture & Enology while tasting incredible Washington wines and local food!

Our Executive Chef Kevin Murray will be cooking up some delicious fresh Northwest seafood including:

Grilled Washington Oysters with seaweed butter
Cold Smoked Washington Black Cod Wrap
Freshly Hot Smoked Washington King Salmon with WA huckleberry preserve
Washington ‘Street Style’ Sweet Corn with garlic aioli, cotija cheese, cilantro

Private Waterfront Dining & Events at Ray’s Northwest Room!

Summer and Fall is a stunning time on the water at Ray’s!

Take full advantage of these gorgeous views with parties, dinners and events in our private Northwest Room, reserved just for you!

Celebrate it all, including:

  • Grad parties
  • Birthdays
  • Anniversaries
  • Celebrations of Life
  • Rehearsal dinners and brunches
  • Weddings
  • Post-wedding brunch and more

Calling all engaged couples! We have just a few prime wedding dates remaining this summer on July 22, August 21 (daytime only), August 26, August 28 (all day) and September 25. Click here to learn more about our wedding package and offerings!

Additionally, we have daytime summer wedding options which run from 11am-3pm. Available dates include: July: 3, 9, 17, 31. August: 6, 14, 21, 27.

Contact our talented Catering team today to learn more & book your date! rayscatering@rays.com or 206.789.6309.

 

Photo by Ksenia Vasanev Photography