Ray’s Launches Meal Kits To-Go!

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Ray’s Launches Meal Kits To-Go!

Ray’s is excited to announce that we will be launching boxed meal kits to-go starting today! Thank you for your patience and support while we have been closed, we are thrilled to open up our kitchen once again for you and your family to enjoy Ray’s at home! View our boxed meal menu online here to start …

Reflecting on Service & Hospitality

Friends & Ray’s Teammates past and present, It is not lost on anyone in our neighborhood or staff that we have had above average amazing deck weather in April. Combine that with our repositioned lunch program and our new Café happy hour we would have been incredibly busy serving families anxious to break from the …

Ray’s Black Lentil Soup & Pasta Fagiole Recipe

Executive Chef Paul Duncan shares an easy two-in-one recipe to make any night of the week. Then enjoy it a different way the next night! Black Lentil Soup & Pasta Fagiole Recipe (makes 4 portions of soup and 4 portions of pasta fagiole) *Note: this recipe makes 8 portions of lentil soup total – soup gets …

A Note From Ray’s GM & Co-Owner

Friends, On Monday March 16th we turned off the big red Ray’s neon sign for the first time in our recollection for any reason other than maintenance.  It wasn’t a sad occasion. It was a business move to reduce expenses.  As the mandates and advice to help stop the spread of the virus took shape we …

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Update From Ray’s

Dear Loyal Guests, Ray’s Boathouse, Café & Catering has temporarily suspended service as of close of business March 15  in compliance with Gov. Inslee’s restaurant shutdown announcement. We will be closed entirely during this time and we look forward to serving you as soon as we are given permission to open. Please stay safe and healthy! #WeGotThisSeattle, …

Cafe Happy Hour Starts Today!

Seattle’s best seafood restaurant offers Happy Hour in our upstairs Cafe Monday through Thursday from 4-6pm!! Enjoy fresh seafood, cocktails, wine and beer all at special Happy Hour pricing while you take in gorgeous waterfront and mountain views! Ballard’s best happy hour is a must-try for you and your crew, and we look forward to …

Easter Brunch & Dinner April 12 at Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe!

Spring is in the air at Seattle’s best seafood restaurant! Gather your friends and family for a beautiful, waterfront Easter brunch or dinner on Sunday, April 12, 2020 in the Boathouse and Café. Reservations are highly recommended and available for groups up to 8 guests (including children and highchairs). Reserve in the Café or the Boathouse today! Café Brunch Buffet Enjoy our Grand Holiday Brunch …

New Cafe Lunch Menu has Arrived!!

Ray’s Cafe is launching an exciting new lunch menu starting TODAY!!! Our Executive Chef Paul Duncan has rebuilt our Café lunch menu with a top-to-bottom refresh that includes a lineup of brand new dishes and new preparations of guest favorites, with fresh, sustainably-caught seafood continuing to fill the menu at Seattle’s best seafood restaurant. Bring your appetite …

Pop the Question at Ray’s on Feb. 14!

Getting engaged on Valentine’s Day? Pop the question at Ray’s Boathouse or Cafe and enjoy a special rate when you book your wedding at Ray’s Northwest Room in 2020! Any guests who become engaged at Ray’s Boathouse or Cafe on Friday, February 14, 2020 will receive 1/2 off their room rental fee at Ray’s Northwest …

Ray’s Cafe Closed for Renovations January 5-27

Please join us in the Boathouse January 5-27 for lunch and dinner while the Café kitchen undergoes some light renovations and upgrades. The Boathouse will be open from 11:30am-9pm daily starting Sunday, January 5. NOTE – Ray’s Boathouse, Café & Catering will be CLOSED all day on Monday, January 6 for our annual crew holiday party. We’ll see you …

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Thanksgiving 2026 at Ray’s!

Join us for Seattle’s Thanksgiving tradition at Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe on Thursday, November 26, 2026! 1st floor Boathouse – Beautiful 3-Course Thanksgiving Dinner from Chef Kevin with children’s options. 2nd floor Cafe – Grand Holiday Thanksgiving Buffet for adults and children featuring a full Thanksgiving spread, fresh seafood, salads, appetizers, desserts and more. RESERVE BOATHOUSE (1st floor …

Book Holiday Parties and Private Dining at Ray’s Boathouse!

Looking for the perfect venue for your Seattle holiday party? Celebrate the season at Ray’s Northwest Room at Ray’s Boathouse in Ballard. Prime dates for holiday parties book quickly. Reserve early to secure your preferred date. We also host holiday brunches, lunches, happy hours, and cocktail parties. Flexible event options make planning easy. Our private …

Waterfront Weddings at Ray’s Northwest Room

Imagine exchanging vows surrounded by breathtaking views of Puget Sound. At Ray’s Northwest Room, your wedding day feels as unforgettable as the setting. Located on the waterfront in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, Ray’s offers a stunning backdrop for your celebration. Ray’s Boathouse has long been a beloved Seattle destination for beautiful waterfront dining and special occasions. …

6049 Seaview Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107-2690