Ray’s Cafe Menu
- Lunch Menu
- Dinner Menu
- Daily Specials
- Drinks
- Dessert
- Happy Hour
- Kids
- Full Wine List
- Wine by the Glass
- Spirits List
- Dessert Wine
Lunch Menu
Bites
Bread Basket V
Seawolf Bakery white sourdough, charred scallion-furikake butter 8
Crispy Calamari DF
basil-lime aïoli half 11 / full 22
Pacific Northwest Mussels DF
Thai style red curry, coconut milk broth, toasted baguette half 13 / full 25
Pacific Northwest Manila Clams
garlic, ginger, sake, miso-lime butter, cilantro, green onion, grilled baguette half 13 / full 25
Oysters on the Half Shell* GF/DF
ask your server for rotating selection red wine mignonette MP
Grilled WA Asparagus GF
herbed ricotta, crispy prosciutto, lemon-almond gremolata 16
Soups, Salads & Bowls
Ray’s Clam Chowder
New England style with clams & house smoked bacon
cup 9 / bowl 11
Soup of the Day V
cup 8 / bowl 10
Classic Caesar
house-made croutons, shredded Parmesan
small 8 / large 16
add grilled chicken 9
add Spanish anchovies 7
Spring Green Salad GF
mixed greens, chevre, snap peas, fennel, watermelon, radish, pepitas, chevre, lemon-mint dressing
small 8 / large 16
add avocado 5
House-Smoked Scallop & Bay Shrimp Salad DF/GF
chilled smoked scallops and bay shrimp, mixed greens and fennel, citrus vinaigrette, avocado, grapefruit, Marcona almonds 26
Seared Oregon Albacore Cobb Salad* DF
pink peppercorn crusted tuna, romaine/spring mix, red wine vinaigrette, house smoked bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion,
avocado, cucumber, 6 ½ minute egg 26
Cauliflower & Quinoa Bowl VGN/GF/DF
seared cauliflower steak, quinoa, sautéed greens, lemon-tahini dressing, confit tomatoes, caper-golden raisin vinaigrette, herbs 28
Teriyaki Bowl DF
Jasmine rice, seared broccolini, red cabbage slaw, teriyaki sauce, scallion, toasted sesame
grilled coho salmon 25 / grilled chicken 22
Ahi Poke Bowl* DF
soy-ginger marinated tuna, sesame encrusted rare tuna, wasabi aïoli, Jasmine rice, wakame salad, pickled cucumber, edamame, carrots, wontons 32
Handhelds
Ray’s Classic Burger*
1/3rd lb. beef patty, Tillamook cheddar cheese, lettuce,
tomato, onion, special sauce, brioche bun, choice of side Caesar or garden salad 21
sub battered fries OR sweet potato fries 1
sub chowder 3
add bacon 5
PNW Coho Salmon Sandwich
jerk seasoning, green goddess dressing, sliced cucumber, pickled red onion,
butter lettuce, King’s Hawaiian bun, choice of side Caesar or garden salad 25
sub battered fries OR sweet potato fries 1
sub chowder 3
add bacon 5
Baja Style Fish Tacos
pickled red onion, cabbage slaw, chipotle aïoli, flour tortillas, side of tortilla chips & tomatillo-avocado salsa
fried white fish 26 / fried King Oyster mushrooms V 22
Entrées
True Cod Fish & Chips
cilantro coleslaw, house-made tartar sauce, French fries
Rockfish two pieces 26 / three pieces 36
True Cod two pieces 32 / three pieces 45
Seared Dungeness Crab Cakes
two crab cakes, basil-lime aïoli, salad of arugula, strawberry, Persian cucumber, balsamic reduction. 28
Seafood Cioppino DF
herbed tomato sauce, mussels, clams, salmon, white fish,
prawns, shell on Tanner crab, toasted baguette 38
Grilled Fresh PNW King Salmon GF
garlic-whipped potatoes, asparagus, lemon-chive beurre blanc
Coho 42 / King 52
Steamed Alaskan Tanner Crab
asparagus, fried Yukon Gold potatoes, butter sauce, lemon
one cluster 52 / two clusters 88
Pan Seared Ling Cod GF
stir fried wild rice, mushrooms, French Breakfast radish, green garlic sauce, toasted hazelnuts 38
Pan Seared Diver Scallops GF/DF
tom kha broth, Jasmine rice, mushrooms, red bell peppers, broccolini, basil, scallion, cilantro, chili oil, lime 42
Chicken & Chips
hand-breaded chicken strips, batter-dipped French fries, honey mustard, ketchup 21
House-Made Falafel VGN/DF
five deep-fried chickpea patties, hummus, Persian cucumber, red onion, confit tomatoes, herbs, extra virgin olive oil 25
Add to any Item
avocado 5
bay shrimp 7
crispy calamari 10
grilled chicken breast 9
Dungeness crab cake 13.5
Dungeness crab meat 29
Del Pacifico day-boat prawn 5 ea
4oz PNW Coho salmon 13
grilled 6oz King salmon 30
two seared diver scallops 26
Tanner crab cluster 42
Dinner Menu
Shareable
Bread Basket V
Seawolf Bakery white sourdough, charred scallion-furikake butter 8
Crispy Calamari DF
basil-lime aïoli half 11 / full 22
House-Made Falafel VGN/DF
three deep-fried chickpea patties, hummus, Persian cucumber, red onion, confit tomatoes, herbs, extra virgin olive oil 18
Seared Oregon Albacore Tuna DF
pink peppercorn crusted albacore, red cabbage slaw, ginger-scallion sauce 26
Grilled WA Asparagus GF
herbed ricotta, crispy prosciutto, lemon-almond gremolata 16
Pacific Northwest Mussels DF
Thai style red curry, coconut milk broth, toasted baguette half 13 / full 25
Pacific Northwest Manila Clams
garlic, ginger, sake, miso-lime butter, cilantro, green onion, grilled baguette half 13 / full 25
Dungeness Crab Dip
artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, chives, cream cheese, tortilla chips 25
Bacon Wrapped Scallop Skewer GF
Alaskan weathervane scallops wrapped in house-smoked bacon,
charred lemon, sherry beurre blanc 17
Oysters on the Half Shell* GF/DF
ask your server for rotating selection red wine mignonette MP
Seared Dungeness Crab Cakes
three crab cakes, basil-lime aïoli 42
Soups & Salads
Ray’s Clam Chowder
New England style with clams & house smoked bacon
cup 9 / bowl 11
Soup of the Day V
cup 8 / bowl 10
Classic Caesar
house-made croutons, shredded Parmesan
small 8 / large 16
add grilled chicken 9
add Spanish anchovies 7
Spring Green Salad GF
mixed greens, chevre, snap peas, fennel, watermelon, radish, pepitas, chevre, lemon-mint dressing
small 8 / large 16
add avocado 5
House-Smoked Scallop & Bay Shrimp Salad DF/GF
chilled smoked scallops and bay shrimp, mixed greens and fennel, citrus vinaigrette, avocado, grapefruit, Marcona almonds 26
Sandwiches
choice of a side Caesar or garden salad
sub battered fries 1
sub sweet potato fries 1
sub chowder 3
Ray’s Classic Burger*
1/3rd lb. beef patty, Tillamook cheddar cheese, lettuce,
tomato, onion, special sauce, brioche bun 21
add extra burger patty & cheese 11
add bacon 5
PNW Coho Salmon Sandwich
jerk seasoning, green goddess dressing, sliced cucumber, pickled red onion,
butter lettuce, King’s Hawaiian bun 25
Entrées
True Cod Fish & Chips
cilantro coleslaw, house-made tartar sauce, French fries
Rockfish two pieces 26 / three pieces 36
True Cod two pieces 32 / three pieces 45
Seafood Cioppino DF
herbed tomato sauce, mussels, clams, salmon, white fish,
prawns, shell on Tanner crab, toasted baguette 38
Ahi Poke Bowl* DF
soy-ginger marinated tuna, sesame encrusted rare tuna, wasabi aïoli, Jasmine rice, wakame salad, pickled cucumber, edamame, carrots, wontons 32
Grilled Fresh PNW King Salmon GF
garlic-whipped potatoes, asparagus, lemon-chive beurre blanc 52
Pacific Northwest Sablefish in Sake Kasu GF/DF
Jasmine rice, grilled bok choy, honey soy, scallion oil 52
Steamed Alaskan Tanner Crab
asparagus, fried Yukon Gold potatoes, butter sauce, lemon
one cluster 52 / two clusters 88
Pan Seared Diver Scallops GF/DF
tom kha broth, Jasmine rice, mushrooms, red bell peppers, broccolini, basil, scallion, cilantro, chili oil, lime 42
Pan Seared Halibut
stir fried wild rice, mushrooms, French Breakfast radish, green garlic sauce, toasted hazelnuts 54
Roasted Cauliflower Steak VGN/GF
sautéed quinoa and spinach, lemon-tahini dressing, confit tomatoes, caper-golden raisin vinaigrette 36
Grilled Double R Ranch Ribeye* GF
broccolini, braised cipollini onions, garlic-whipped potatoes,
port demi-glace 64
Add to any Item
avocado 5
bay shrimp 7
crispy calamari 10
grilled chicken breast 9
Dungeness crab cake 13.5
Dungeness crab meat 29
Del Pacifico day-boat prawn 5 ea
4oz PNW Coho salmon 13
grilled 6oz King salmon 30
two seared diver scallops 26
Tanner crab cluster 42
Daily Specials
Oysters on the Half Shell* GF/DF
30 for a half dozen – served with red wine mignonette
Miyagi– Totten Inlet, WA
deep cup, crisp, sweet snap pea finish
Shigoku – Stony Point, WA
strong brininess with a sweet finish, firm and plump texture
Chef’s Specials
Warm BrieV
honey drizzle, apple butter, Marcona almonds rosemary croccantini 18
Panzanella Salad
toasted sourdough, tomatoes, basil, red onion, shallot, Persian cucumber, feta, red wine vinegar dressing
small 8 / large 16
Bartender’s Special
Mint Moxie Spritz
*a bright, low abv spritz style bevy with a local vermouth*
Moxie Mule Bianco vermouth, mint tea simple, lemon, splash of soda, rocks 13
Featured Wine
Tranche Pape Blanc
Walla Walla Valley, WA 2022 62/btl
blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Clairette Blanche. Washington’s version of a Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc. Layered and complex with crisp acidity
Bites
Bread Basket V
Seawolf Bakery white sourdough, charred scallion-furikake butter 8
Crispy Calamari DF
basil-lime aïoli half 11 / full 22
Pacific Northwest Mussels DF
Thai style red curry, coconut milk broth, toasted baguette half 13 / full 25
Pacific Northwest Manila Clams
garlic, ginger, sake, miso-lime butter, cilantro, green onion, grilled baguette half 13 / full 25
Oysters on the Half Shell* GF/DF
ask your server for rotating selection red wine mignonette MP
Grilled WA Asparagus GF
herbed ricotta, crispy prosciutto, lemon-almond gremolata 16
Soups, Salads & Bowls
Ray’s Clam Chowder
New England style with clams & house smoked bacon
cup 9 / bowl 11
Soup of the Day V
cup 8 / bowl 10
Classic Caesar
house-made croutons, shredded Parmesan
small 8 / large 16
add grilled chicken 9
add Spanish anchovies 7
Spring Green Salad GF
mixed greens, chevre, snap peas, fennel, watermelon, radish, pepitas, chevre, lemon-mint dressing
small 8 / large 16
add avocado 5
House-Smoked Scallop & Bay Shrimp Salad DF/GF
chilled smoked scallops and bay shrimp, mixed greens and fennel, citrus vinaigrette, avocado, grapefruit, Marcona almonds 26
Seared Oregon Albacore Cobb Salad* DF
pink peppercorn crusted tuna, romaine/spring mix, red wine vinaigrette, house smoked bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion,
avocado, cucumber, 6 ½ minute egg 26
Cauliflower & Quinoa Bowl VGN/GF/DF
seared cauliflower steak, quinoa, sautéed greens, lemon-tahini dressing, confit tomatoes, caper-golden raisin vinaigrette, herbs 28
Teriyaki Bowl DF
Jasmine rice, seared broccolini, red cabbage slaw, teriyaki sauce, scallion, toasted sesame
grilled coho salmon 25 / grilled chicken 22
Ahi Poke Bowl* DF
soy-ginger marinated tuna, sesame encrusted rare tuna, wasabi aïoli, Jasmine rice, wakame salad, pickled cucumber, edamame, carrots, wontons 32
Handhelds
Ray’s Classic Burger*
1/3rd lb. beef patty, Tillamook cheddar cheese, lettuce,
tomato, onion, special sauce, brioche bun, choice of side Caesar or garden salad 21
sub battered fries OR sweet potato fries 1
sub chowder 3
add bacon 5
PNW Coho Salmon Sandwich
jerk seasoning, green goddess dressing, sliced cucumber, pickled red onion,
butter lettuce, King’s Hawaiian bun, choice of side Caesar or garden salad 25
sub battered fries OR sweet potato fries 1
sub chowder 3
add bacon 5
Baja Style Fish Tacos
pickled red onion, cabbage slaw, chipotle aïoli, flour tortillas, side of tortilla chips & tomatillo-avocado salsa
fried white fish 26 / fried King Oyster mushrooms V 22
Entrées
True Cod Fish & Chips
cilantro coleslaw, house-made tartar sauce, French fries
Rockfish two pieces 26 / three pieces 36
True Cod two pieces 32 / three pieces 45
Seared Dungeness Crab Cakes
two crab cakes, basil-lime aïoli, salad of arugula, strawberry, Persian cucumber, balsamic reduction. 28
Seafood Cioppino DF
herbed tomato sauce, mussels, clams, salmon, white fish,
prawns, shell on Tanner crab, toasted baguette 38
Grilled Fresh PNW King Salmon GF
garlic-whipped potatoes, asparagus, lemon-chive beurre blanc
Coho 42 / King 52
Steamed Alaskan Tanner Crab
asparagus, fried Yukon Gold potatoes, butter sauce, lemon
one cluster 52 / two clusters 88
Pan Seared Ling Cod GF
stir fried wild rice, mushrooms, French Breakfast radish, green garlic sauce, toasted hazelnuts 38
Pan Seared Diver Scallops GF/DF
tom kha broth, Jasmine rice, mushrooms, red bell peppers, broccolini, basil, scallion, cilantro, chili oil, lime 42
Chicken & Chips
hand-breaded chicken strips, batter-dipped French fries, honey mustard, ketchup 21
House-Made Falafel VGN/DF
five deep-fried chickpea patties, hummus, Persian cucumber, red onion, confit tomatoes, herbs, extra virgin olive oil 25
Add to any Item
avocado 5
bay shrimp 7
crispy calamari 10
grilled chicken breast 9
Dungeness crab cake 13.5
Dungeness crab meat 29
Del Pacifico day-boat prawn 5 ea
4oz PNW Coho salmon 13
grilled 6oz King salmon 30
two seared diver scallops 26
Tanner crab cluster 42
Shareable
Bread Basket V
Seawolf Bakery white sourdough, charred scallion-furikake butter 8
Crispy Calamari DF
basil-lime aïoli half 11 / full 22
House-Made Falafel VGN/DF
three deep-fried chickpea patties, hummus, Persian cucumber, red onion, confit tomatoes, herbs, extra virgin olive oil 18
Seared Oregon Albacore Tuna DF
pink peppercorn crusted albacore, red cabbage slaw, ginger-scallion sauce 26
Grilled WA Asparagus GF
herbed ricotta, crispy prosciutto, lemon-almond gremolata 16
Pacific Northwest Mussels DF
Thai style red curry, coconut milk broth, toasted baguette half 13 / full 25
Pacific Northwest Manila Clams
garlic, ginger, sake, miso-lime butter, cilantro, green onion, grilled baguette half 13 / full 25
Dungeness Crab Dip
artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, chives, cream cheese, tortilla chips 25
Bacon Wrapped Scallop Skewer GF
Alaskan weathervane scallops wrapped in house-smoked bacon,
charred lemon, sherry beurre blanc 17
Oysters on the Half Shell* GF/DF
ask your server for rotating selection red wine mignonette MP
Seared Dungeness Crab Cakes
three crab cakes, basil-lime aïoli 42
Soups & Salads
Ray’s Clam Chowder
New England style with clams & house smoked bacon
cup 9 / bowl 11
Soup of the Day V
cup 8 / bowl 10
Classic Caesar
house-made croutons, shredded Parmesan
small 8 / large 16
add grilled chicken 9
add Spanish anchovies 7
Spring Green Salad GF
mixed greens, chevre, snap peas, fennel, watermelon, radish, pepitas, chevre, lemon-mint dressing
small 8 / large 16
add avocado 5
House-Smoked Scallop & Bay Shrimp Salad DF/GF
chilled smoked scallops and bay shrimp, mixed greens and fennel, citrus vinaigrette, avocado, grapefruit, Marcona almonds 26
Sandwiches
choice of a side Caesar or garden salad
sub battered fries 1
sub sweet potato fries 1
sub chowder 3
Ray’s Classic Burger*
1/3rd lb. beef patty, Tillamook cheddar cheese, lettuce,
tomato, onion, special sauce, brioche bun 21
add extra burger patty & cheese 11
add bacon 5
PNW Coho Salmon Sandwich
jerk seasoning, green goddess dressing, sliced cucumber, pickled red onion,
butter lettuce, King’s Hawaiian bun 25
Entrées
True Cod Fish & Chips
cilantro coleslaw, house-made tartar sauce, French fries
Rockfish two pieces 26 / three pieces 36
True Cod two pieces 32 / three pieces 45
Seafood Cioppino DF
herbed tomato sauce, mussels, clams, salmon, white fish,
prawns, shell on Tanner crab, toasted baguette 38
Ahi Poke Bowl* DF
soy-ginger marinated tuna, sesame encrusted rare tuna, wasabi aïoli, Jasmine rice, wakame salad, pickled cucumber, edamame, carrots, wontons 32
Grilled Fresh PNW King Salmon GF
garlic-whipped potatoes, asparagus, lemon-chive beurre blanc 52
Pacific Northwest Sablefish in Sake Kasu GF/DF
Jasmine rice, grilled bok choy, honey soy, scallion oil 52
Steamed Alaskan Tanner Crab
asparagus, fried Yukon Gold potatoes, butter sauce, lemon
one cluster 52 / two clusters 88
Pan Seared Diver Scallops GF/DF
tom kha broth, Jasmine rice, mushrooms, red bell peppers, broccolini, basil, scallion, cilantro, chili oil, lime 42
Pan Seared Halibut
stir fried wild rice, mushrooms, French Breakfast radish, green garlic sauce, toasted hazelnuts 54
Roasted Cauliflower Steak VGN/GF
sautéed quinoa and spinach, lemon-tahini dressing, confit tomatoes, caper-golden raisin vinaigrette 36
Grilled Double R Ranch Ribeye* GF
broccolini, braised cipollini onions, garlic-whipped potatoes,
port demi-glace 64
Add to any Item
avocado 5
bay shrimp 7
crispy calamari 10
grilled chicken breast 9
Dungeness crab cake 13.5
Dungeness crab meat 29
Del Pacifico day-boat prawn 5 ea
4oz PNW Coho salmon 13
grilled 6oz King salmon 30
two seared diver scallops 26
Tanner crab cluster 42
Oysters on the Half Shell* GF/DF
30 for a half dozen – served with red wine mignonette
Miyagi– Totten Inlet, WA
deep cup, crisp, sweet snap pea finish
Shigoku – Stony Point, WA
strong brininess with a sweet finish, firm and plump texture
Chef’s Specials
Warm BrieV
honey drizzle, apple butter, Marcona almonds rosemary croccantini 18
Panzanella Salad
toasted sourdough, tomatoes, basil, red onion, shallot, Persian cucumber, feta, red wine vinegar dressing
small 8 / large 16
Bartender’s Special
Mint Moxie Spritz
*a bright, low abv spritz style bevy with a local vermouth*
Moxie Mule Bianco vermouth, mint tea simple, lemon, splash of soda, rocks 13
Featured Wine
Tranche Pape Blanc
Walla Walla Valley, WA 2022 62/btl
blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Clairette Blanche. Washington’s version of a Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc. Layered and complex with crisp acidity
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6049 Seaview Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107-2690