Grab your favorite sweater and head to Ray’s to experience Fall at Seattle’s best waterfront restaurant—thank you Seattle Times for naming us the city’s favorite once again! Crisp breezes, golden sunsets, cozy blankets, and a glass of wine pair perfectly with our seasonal seafood dishes and warm hospitality. Chef Kevin and our talented culinary team have …

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September Stuns at Ray’s Boathouse! September is one of the most magical months to visit Ray’s Boathouse in Ballard. The cotton candy sunsets reflecting across Shilshole Bay make this time of year unforgettable, and there’s no better place to soak it all in than at our Seattle restaurant right on the water. Start your evening …

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Join us for Seattle’s beloved Thanksgiving tradition at Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe on Thursday, November 27, 2025! 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 …

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There’s no better way to enjoy the last weeks of summer than at a Seattle restaurant with a stunning water view and fresh, vibrant drinks. At Ray’s Cafe, we’re serving up three refreshing cocktails that pair perfectly with sunshine, sea breeze, and the best seafood in town. Pink Grapefruit & Strawberry Sangria – A Taste …

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August is here, and there’s no better time to enjoy the best of Seattle dining than at Ray’s Boathouse & Café. Whether you’re planning a relaxed lunch with friends or a breezy evening dinner, our stunning waterfront restaurant offers the ideal setting for summer memories. Dine Al Fresco on the Boathouse Patio There’s something truly …

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Celebrate your mother and the mother figures in your life on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Seattle’s best waterfront restaurant! Our first floor Boathouse will serve some of our best-selling appetizers, salads and entrées along with Mother’s Day inspired a la carte breakfast and brunch specials. And our upstairs Cafe will offer a grand holiday brunch buffet. RESERVATIONS We can accommodate parties of 8 people or …

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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 20, 2025!  Easter reservations are strongly encouraged for our upstairs Cafe holiday buffet and our first floor Boathouse holiday menus. We can accommodate parties of 10 people or fewer, including high chairs. RESERVE RAY’S UPSTAIRS CAFE HERE. RESERVE …

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Celebrate Washington’s incredible breadth of wines at Ray’s this March during Taste WA Wine Month! We’re featuring special cellar selection glass pours and Washington selections by the bottle. Raise a glass of WA wine at Seattle’s best seafood restaurant. Cheers! Cellar Selections by the Glass 3oz & 6oz pours Woodward Canyon Chardonnay WA 2023 aromas of white floral, …

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