Ray’s Catering Wins Best Rehearsal Dinner!

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Ray’s Catering Wins Best Rehearsal Dinner!

Congrats to our outstanding Catering team for winning ‘Best Rehearsal Dinner’ in Seattle Bride Magazine’s Best of Bride 2018 awards this past June! This hardworking team plans and executes Seattle’s best waterfront events and weddings! Rehearsal dinners are just the tip of the iceberg and we’re thrilled to be recognized! Contact our Director of Catering, Amanda and her exceptional …

Wedding Reception at Seattle's Best Waterfront Event Venue at Ray's Boathouse in Seattle

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 turns 45: Thank You to Our Guests & Team!

Ray’s turns 45 on Saturday, June 23rd and we want to first and foremost thank our incredible, loyal guests for getting us here. Without you this would not be possible. To our team, thank you for being our family. Thank you Ballard. We’ve worked with your grandparents, parents and children. You’ve been our team, our …

Ray’s Dad Joke Contest: Enter to win June 1-10!

We love a good cringe-worthy dad joke and we bet you do too! So send us your best PG-rated joke and you could win dinner for 4 at Ray’s Cafe!  How to Enter: Shoot a quick video of you telling us your favorite PG-rated dad joke (60 seconds or less). Email it to [email protected] by …

New Wedding Packages at Ray’s!

Spring is in the air and wedding season has arrived at Ray’s! This year we’re making it even easier for couples to plan their 2018 or 2019 wedding at Seattle’s best waterfront venue, the Northwest Room, with our new wedding packages! Whether you’re looking for us to decorate tables, create custom signage, provide thank you gifts, or …

REX HILL Wine Dinner at Ray’s Boathouse Mar. 27

We are thrilled to have Carrie Kalscheuer, Director of Sales & Education for REX HILL and A to Z Wineworks at Ray’s Boathouse on Tuesday, March 27th for a beautiful four-course wine dinner. She will share with us the groundbreaking work that these wineries are engaged in; making both stunning wines as well as forging …

New Desserts & New Pastry Chef at Ray’s Boathouse!

We’re sweet on our new pastry chef Karen Williams! She has blown us away with her new Boathouse dessert menu… from rich chocolate terrine with orange and pistachio, to almond cake with merlot poached pears and currant-balsamic ice cream–it’s time to indulge in a little winter treat or two. A former instructor at Le Cordon Bleu, …

Ray’s FareStart Guest Chef Night March 22!

Join Executive Chef Paul Duncan at FareStart’s Guest Chef Night on Thursday, March 22 from 5:30-8 p.m.! If you don’t know FareStart, this is the perfect way to learn and support its vital job training programs. The FareStart team works tirelessly to train displaced locals and teach them cooking and restaurant kitchen skills through set course work. …

Give the Gift of Ray’s this Holiday Season!

Give the gift of gorgeous Pacific Northwest views and fresh, local seafood this holiday season with a gift card from Ray’s, Seattle’s favorite seafood restaurant! Now through December 31, 2017 you’ll receive a $20 gift card for every $100 spent on gift cards at Ray’s! Gift cards can be used in the Boathouse, Café and towards Ray’s merchandise …

Toast to a New Year at Ray’s Dec. 31 & Jan. 1!

Celebrate the start of a brand new year at Ray’s! Gather your friends and family on New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31 for a perfect dinner before a night on the town or cozy evening watching fireworks on TV. The Boathouse will serve its full menu of fresh, local seafood, including chilled Northwest Oysters, Wild …

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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. …

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Seattle, WA 98107-2690