Weddings at Ray’s Boathouse in Ballard are a stunning site. Few Seattle neighborhoods rival the charm, views, and romance found here. Nestled along the shores of Puget Sound, this seaside enclave offers the perfect blend of Pacific Northwest beauty and laid-back sophistication. So before you tie the knot at Seattle’s best waterfront wedding venue, Ray’s …

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March is Washington Wine Month and Ray’s has partnered with one of our favorite wineries, Long Shadows Vintners, to offer a special lineup of wines by the glass. Try them all in our 1st floor Boathouse and 2nd floor Cafe this month. Our Wine Director Darrell has some excellent pairing ideas to make ordering easy …

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Gather the family at Ray’s for a delicious Easter brunch or dinner at Seattle’s best waterfront seafood restaurant on Sunday, April 5, 2026! Easter reservations are strongly encouraged for our 2nd floor Cafe grand holiday buffet and our 1st floor Boathouse holiday menus. We can accommodate parties of 10 people or fewer, including high chairs. …

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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 …

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Thank you, loyal guests! Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe, is incredibly grateful for the community that continues to dine with us year after year. As a heartfelt thank you to our loyal guests, we’re excited to offer Double Loyalty Points January 20-January 31, 2026—our way of giving a little extra back to those who make Ray’s …

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Does your love story involve Ray’s Boathouse, Cafe or Catering? Tell us and win dinner for two on Valentine’s weekend! Maybe you met while working at Seattle’s most iconic waterfront restaurant, had your first date with us, got engaged, or married at Ray’s — or your parents or grandparents did? We want to hear it! …

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Waterfront Dining in Seattle, February 13–15, 2026! Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day weekend with unforgettable waterfront dining at Ray’s Boathouse & Café. From Friday through Sunday, February 13–15, 2026, our iconic Seattle restaurant invites you to enjoy thoughtfully crafted menus, warm hospitality, and sweeping water views that set the stage for a truly romantic experience. …

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Shell yeah! We’re celebrating the bounty of local shellfish all January at Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe with the return of Shellfest! Chef Kevin and team have prepared a special Shellfest menu filled with new offerings of fresh, local mussels, clams, oysters, crab, prawns and more. Join us now through January 31 at Seattle’s best seafood …

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