Contest: Does your love story involve Ray’s? We want to hear it!

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Contest: Does your love story involve Ray’s? We want to hear it!

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! …

Ray's Boathouse Iconic Red Neon Sign in Seattle, WA

Valentine’s Day 2026 at Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe

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. …

Fresh Manila Clams at Ray's Boathouse and Cafe in Seattle for Shellfest

Shellfest Is Back at Ray’s This January!

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 …

Cozy Holiday Cocktails at Ray’s!

Cozy Up with festive Seattle holiday cocktails at Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe. Rainy season has officially arrived in Seattle, and there’s no better way to warm up than with a hot, handcrafted cocktail by the waterfront. This December, Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe invites you to grab a table by the fireplace, soak in the sweeping …

Holiday Gift Cards from Ray's Boathouse in Seattle

Shop Ray’s Gift Cards This Holiday Season!

Give the Gift of Ray’s: Share the Flavors of the Season Holiday gifting in Seattle is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by sharing the warm, welcoming flavors of Ray’s Boathouse and Ray’s Café. Whether you’re thanking a teacher, treating a coach, appreciating a colleague, or surprising a loved one, Ray’s holiday …

New Year's Eve friends dining at Ray's boathouse with water view and cocktails.

New Year’s Eve Dining at Ray’s!

Celebrate and dine at Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe this New Year’s Eve and take in the gorgeous views as you raise a glass to 2026! On Wednesday, December 31 Ray’s first floor Boathouse and second floor Cafe will offer a New Year’s Eve Surf & Turf dining special in addition to our full menus. Choose from our Steakhouse Pop-Up …

Steakhouse pop-up at Ray's Boathouse in Ballard

Steakhouse Pop-Up All December at Ray’s!

We’re thrilled to bring back our guest-favorite Steakhouse Pop-Up at Ray’s Boathouse! Seattle’s best steakhouse pop-up features a limited number of steaks per day served with classic steakhouse sides like Loaded Baked Potatoes, Mac and Cheese, Oysters on the Half Shell more! Plus, the option to add special sauces or compound butter. Or make it …

Bristol Bay Salmon Week 2025!

Celebrate Bristol Bay Salmon Week on the Ballard waterfront at Ray’s Boathouse! Wild sockeye salmon from Bristol Bay have a distinctive wild flavor and ruby red flesh. At Ray’s, Seattle’s best waterfront restaurant, we honor the hardworking fisher people of Alaska, by simply grilling this beautiful fish over applewood with salt and pepper, to let …

Christmas Eve and Day Dining at Ray’s 2025

Join us at Ray’s for festive Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining! Our 1st floor Boathouse and 2nd floor Cafe will be serving up your favorite dishes and seasonal specials on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25, 2025! Reservations are available now and strongly encouraged for both dates for groups of 10 people or fewer (including highchairs): Reserve Boathouse Christmas Eve …

Ray’s Herradura Double Barrel Reposado Is Here!

Ray’s Boathouse on the shores of Ballard has always been a special place in special location that produces something that speaks to our specific area of the planet. We consistently seek to bring this uniqueness forward to our guests so they may experience what our little part of the globe has to offer in its …

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Contest: Does your love story involve Ray’s? We want to hear it!

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! …

6049 Seaview Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107-2690

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Ray’s Boathouse elevates local, sustainable seafood with global flavors and Northwest inspiration nightly.

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Classic seafood dishes with seasonal preparations in our upstairs Café overlooking Puget Sound.

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