New Game Day Menu & Hours at Ray’s Cafe

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New Game Day Menu & Hours at Ray’s Cafe

Starting Sunday, September 20th, we’ll be opening the Cafe early for game day! Join us at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday in the Cafe lounge and top deck through the fall and winter. We’ve added more flatscreens and a Game Day Menu to start the festivities early! Menu runs 9:30-11:30 a.m. until our regular lunch menu …

Sustainable Seafood Week at Ray’s

Sustainable Seafood Week Seattle is on now through August 8th! There are multiple events plus a citywide Sustainable Seafood Week Dine Out celebration at dozens of Seattle restaurants including Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe! Join us for lunch or dinner in the Cafe and dinner in the Boathouse daily. Celebrate with us all week and enjoy …

Shellfish Recipes From Bite of Seattle

Ray’s Executive Chef Paul Duncan and his team had the pleasure of participating in the Bite of Seattle’s Alley to benefit Food Lifeline last weekend. Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe helped raise thousands of dollars for Food Lifeline, met some great folks and fed a crowd with our Smoked Salmon Sliders: house-smoked salmon, scallion aioli, red …

Sustainable Seafood at Ray’s

Did you know that 90 percent of the world’s fisheries are either fully fished or overfished? Ray’s Boathouse and Café has been committed to sustainable seafood practices since we opened 42 years ago as a local seafood restaurant in Ballard. We have always prided ourselves on purchasing from local fisherman and family-owned businesses that care …

Support (RED) at Ray’s

Ray’s Café is participating in this month’s (RED) campaign to support the fight against global AIDS. The EAT (RED). DRINK (RED). Save Lives. campaign runs June 1-30 and Ray’s Café will be joining hundreds of restaurants from around the country to offer (RED) specials with proceeds benefitting AIDS research and support. Join us in the Cafe …

Find Your “Pot of Gold” at Ray’s this St. Patrick’s Day!

Follow the rainbow to Ray’s this St. Patrick’s Day and enjoy some of our Irish inspired creations! Tuesday, March 17th! Menu Specials Ray’s Boathouse Dinner Special offered 5pm- 9pm Guinness Braised Lamb Shank – potato crusted country pie, gravy and peas 32 Ray’s Café Lunch & Dinner Special offered 11:30am- 9pm Spice Braised Corned Beef …

Fifty Shades of Ray’s

Ray’s Cafe has six steamy ways to turn up the heat this Valentine’s Day!  Join us for one (or two!) of these romantic themed cocktails February 14th and 15th!*  Box of Chocolates  Vodka, Amaretto, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur  9 Between the Sheets Courvoisier, Orange Liqueur, Bacardi Rum, lemon juice 10 Raspberry Beret Gin, Raspberry Liqueur, Prosecco …

Get “Shell-Fish” in January!

Are you a shellfish fanatic? Join us in the Café to celebrate the bounty of the Pacific Northwest for a two-week celebration January 19-31 of what Ray’s does best! Chef de Cuisine Paul Duncan presents “Shell-Fest 2015”with a dozen of your favorite shellfish dishes: Full Pound Steamed Manila Clams – Pork belly, vermouth, butter, chives 7/14 Penn Cove Mussels Marinara – Fresh basil, …

Start Your New Year’s Eve Right at Ray’s!

There’s plenty of excitement to experience in Seattle on New Year’s Eve, so be sure you fuel up before the festivities begin! To help you get a great start on ringing in the New Year, we’re offering several festive menu choices in the Boathouse that are perfect for celebrating with your friends and family. Click here …

New Summer Menu Debuts in Cafe!

As summer draws near, it’s time to freshen up the Cafe menu with a variety of seasonal ingredients and new preparations that highlight the best of our warm weather season. We look forward to having you dine with us soon, whether it’s for graduation events, Father’s Day celebrations, or just a girls night out on …

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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. …

Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe Wins Best Happy Hour and Best View

Thank you to our loyal guests for supporting Ray’s in The Seattle Times 2026 Reader’s Choice poll! We are proud to celebrate our two exciting awards: Best Happy Hour and Best View! For more than 50 years, Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe has been a Seattle destination for fresh seafood, casual dining, and spectacular waterfront views. …

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Seattle, WA 98107-2690