Shellfish Recipes From Bite of Seattle

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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 …

Sandy Smith Exits Ray’s After 20 Years

One of the things I enjoy about the career I have chosen is the journeyman nature of the trade.  My father told me a long time ago that in this industry you can pick up and go to any city in the world, you will always have fun people to work with, and you will …

Tom Olsson Celebrates 20 Years at Ray’s!

Tom Olsson, Controller at Ray’s, started with us in 1995 as a banquet cook, he progressed to Chef Charles Ramsayers’ right hand man, and then to Food Purchaser. During his time as Food Purchaser he attended night school and earned an accounting certificate from City University of Seattle and was promoted to Controller.  Tom is an …

New Executive Chef Paul Duncan!

Please give a big congratulations to Ray’s new Executive Chef Paul Duncan! With Ray’s since 2013, Chef Paul began overseeing the kitchen team in February 2014 when he was promoted to Chef de Cuisine of Ray’s three kitchens (Boathouse, Café and Catering). We are thrilled about his promotion and new role as the sixth Executive …

Chef Wayne Resigns; Duncan Named Chef de Cuisine

Wayne Johnson, Executive Chef at Ray’s Boathouse since February 2012, has announced his resignation in order to pursue other career opportunities and spend time with his family. “I want to say thank you to my colleagues at Ray’s for the great ride,” said Johnson. “It’s time to slow it down a bit and spend time …

General Manager Shaw to Depart Ray’s for Next Career Move

May 28, 2013 (Seattle, WA)- Ray’s Boathouse, Café and Catering, announced a leadership change at the helm, as Maureen “Mo” Shaw, General Manager, will step aside in mid-June before undertaking a new leadership role in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Shaw came to Ray’s Boathouse in 1997, following a five-year stint as Senior General Manager …

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Ray’s Boathouse Joins FareStart Guest Chef Night July 9

This summer, Ray’s Boathouse is proud to partner with FareStart for a special Guest Chef Night on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The evening will bring together great food, community connection, and an important cause that continues to impact lives across Seattle. Our Executive Chef Kevin Murray and the Ray’s culinary team will collaborate with FareStart …

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