Catering Team

OUR CATERING TEAM

Kevin Murray

- Executive Chef

Kevin Murray

- Executive Chef

Kevin is an energetic and talented chef. He loves the month of May at Ray’s when we source his favorite fish, Copper River salmon from Alaska. He enjoys traveling and trying new foods from all over the world, like the time he lived in Doha, Qatar for two years in high school. During his college years at the University of Washington he worked at Agua Verde Paddle Club in Portage Bay each summer and enjoyed being on the water with ample bird watching opportunities, one of the traditions he has continued here at Ray’s. Kevin loves to view all sorts of bird life from bald eagles to cormorants, belted kingfishers and many other marine birds. When not at Ray’s Kevin can be found spending time with his wife and 1 year old daughter, studying wine, cooking elaborate meals at home, and playing disc golf with Sous Chef Stephen Rodriguez.

Gustavo Guerra

- Executive Sous Chef

Gustavo Guerra

- Executive Sous Chef

Gus feels very fortunate to have been doing what he enjoys the most for the past twenty years—creating and presenting food in new and inventive ways. Starting in 2009 he has been on an incredible journey in the Northwest.

He began at Cave B, a vineyard and resort in eastern Washington. Then moved on to Poppy located in Capitol Hill. Since 2012, he has had the pleasure to be employed at the iconic Ray’s Boathouse. Each restaurant in his Northwest journey has provided the opportunity and blessing to collaborate with great chefs such as Chef Joe Richie, Chef Jerry Traunfeld and of course Chef Paul Duncan whom he currently works with.

Ray’s Boathouse has allowed him to express his own work in a creative manner. He worked his way into the Boathouse Sous Chef position before being promoted to Sous Chef of Banquets and now to Executive Sous Chef. He is extremely honored to be at a restaurant that supports his creativity and is very excited for what the future holds. Siempre hacia Adelante!

Peter Payyappilly

- Catering Manager

Peter Payyappilly

- Catering Manager

Peter grew up in India and moved to the United States in 2004. He started working in the restaurant industry in 2012 as a dishwasher at friend’s family restaurant. Addicted to the hospitality he climbed his way up learning the ins and outs of various roles. He began a management position at Ram Restaurant & Brewery, learning to problem solve and cater to the needs of the guests. He was able to get creative in planning events, giving brewery tours, and partaking in festivals to promote the brand.

He moved to Seattle from Illinois 2 years ago. He loves long road trips, camping, hiking and being on a boat somewhere. If he’s not at work, you could catch him exploring new restaurants and bars, watching movies, cheering on his favorite sports team, and wearing out his goldendoodle, Baby.

Sip New Spring Cocktails At Ray’s!

Enjoy new Spring cocktails at Seattle’s best waterfront restaurant! Our 1st floor Boathouse and 2nd floor Cafe have a fresh lineup of cocktails to sip on our outdoor waterfront patios.  Enjoy a casual dining experience with the freshest local seafood every day of the week! Southern Charm Tito’s vodka, Giffard Crème de Pêche, triple sec, …

6049 Seaview Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107-2690

BOOK A TABLE  AT RAY’S BOATHOUSE

Ray’s Boathouse elevates local, sustainable seafood with global flavors and Northwest inspiration nightly.

BOOK A TABLE  AT RAY’S CAFE

Classic seafood dishes with seasonal preparations in our upstairs Café overlooking Puget Sound.

MAKE A RESERVATION

Simply choose either Ray’s Boathouse or Ray’s Cafe in the first drop down, then find your table.

* indicates required
Book your Ray's Boathouse reservation on Resy
Book your Rays Cafe reservation on Resy