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Fresh Oysters and Bubbly at Ray’s all February!

Group of friends cheering at Ray's Cafe on the Waterfront in Seattle WA

Winter is oyster season at Ray’s Boathouse!

There’s a reason seafood lovers wait all year for winter oyster season. The icy winter waters of the Pacific Northwest produce plumper oysters that are richer in flavor, with a clean, briny flavor that makes them ideal for slurping by the dozen. And there’s no better place to enjoy them than at Ray’s Boathouse, Seattle’s iconic waterfront restaurant.

This month, Ray’s is celebrating peak oyster season with Bubbles & Bivalves, happening all month long at Ray’s Boathouse and Café. Whether you’re planning a cozy date night or gathering a group of friends, this is your invitation to slow down, sip something sparkling, and savor the best of winter seafood.

Bubbles + Bivalves = Seafood Heaven

Fresh oysters and Champagne are a classic pairing for a reason. The crisp acidity and fine bubbles perfectly complement the richness of cold-water oysters, creating a match made in seafood heaven. During Bubbles & Bivalves, you can pair your oysters with Champagne or sparkling wine, available by the bottle or by the glass.

Our oyster selection changes daily based on availability, showcasing exceptional varieties from Taylor Shellfish, including:
• Shigoku
• Miyagi
• Virginica
• Olympia

Be sure to check our fresh sheet for the day’s selections. Each oyster is served with Ray’s classic red wine mignonette, plus a limited-time passionfruit mignonette that adds a bright, tropical twist to the briny bite. Cheers to that.

Winter Cocktails Worth Lingering Over

In addition to bubbly, we’re pouring special seasonal cocktails designed to shine alongside fresh oysters:

Fancy Pants
Remy Martin V.S.O.P Cognac, spiced-orange syrup, triple sec, lemon, cava

The Bitter Frenchmen
Empress 1908 Indigo Gin, Campari, lemon, topped with rosé

Each cocktail is balanced, elegant, and perfect for sipping while watching the water just beyond our windows.

A Seattle Waterfront Classic, Your Way

Ray’s Boathouse is a beloved Seattle restaurant known for its welcoming atmosphere, thoughtful casual dining, and unbeatable water views. Whether you’re here for oysters, cocktails, or a full seafood dinner, you’ll find a seat that fits your mood.
• Ray’s first-floor Boathouse is open nightly for dinner from 5–9pm, with happy hour from 5–6pm. Reservations are recommended.
• Ray’s second-floor Café is open daily from 11:30am to 9pm and welcomes walk-ins for lunch, happy hour, and dinner.

Winter oysters don’t last forever. So grab your date, gather your friends, and join us by the water for Bubbles & Bivalves—because cold waters make better oysters, and oysters always taste better at Ray’s.

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Oysters & Bubbles at Ray’s Feb. 1-28!

Enjoy perfect pairings of ice-cold oysters on the half shell with crisp sparkling wines from around the world at Ray’s Boathouse and Café from Friday, February 1-Thursday, February 28! Our local oysters are the most delicious in colder months when the water produces a really clean and bright tasting oyster.

Choose from a rotating variety of local oysters served individually, by the duo, or as a half dozen with a special menu of sparkling wines available by the glass, half bottle, and bottle.

Oyster varieties will be served on the half shell with red wine mignonette and pricing is $3.75 for one, $7 for two, and $20 for six.

Sparkling wines include the following with pricing by 3oz, 6oz, and bottle:

Bollinger ‘Special Cuvée’ Brut $16 / $32 / $125
Mestress ‘1312’ Brut Reserva Cava $6 / $12 / $46
Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs $10 / $19 / $75
Treveri Blanc de Blancs Brut Zero $5.5 / $11 / $42

While oyster varieties will change daily, Ray’s Boathouse Wine Director Chip Croteau’s favorite pairing is the full flavored and hearty beach grown Miyagi oyster with the rich yet elegant barrel fermented style of Bollinger Champagne.

Our Oysters & Bubbles menus are available daily from February 1-28 in both our main level Boathouse and our upstairs Cafe. Oysters will rotate daily and menus may change without notice. Reserve in the Boathouse or the Cafe today. Cheers!