Sip Seattle at Ray’s Cafe: Local Draft Beers with a View

Sip Seattle at Ray’s Cafe: Local Draft Beers with a View

Two cold glasses of beer at Ray's Cafe

There’s nothing better than pairing a cold local beer with fresh seafood and one of the best waterfront views in town. At Ray’s Cafe, our local draft lineup is packed with Seattle favorites, making us the perfect Seattle restaurant to kick back, relax, and enjoy a taste of the city.

Perched above Puget Sound, Ray’s Cafe is a go-to water view restaurant for casual dining, sunset cocktails, and Northwest-inspired seafood. Our current draft list celebrates the incredible brewing talent found right here in Seattle, with many of our taps brewed just down the road in Ballard.

Two pours we’re especially loving right now:

Old Stove Brewing “Two-Pronged Crown” IPA – This bright, juicy IPA is brewed with heaps of Mosaic hops and a sprinkle of Citra, bringing notes of mango and tangerine in every sip.

Urban Family Brewing “Surfin Bird” Sour – We always keep a rotating local sour on tap, and this Ballard-brewed favorite is bursting with passionfruit, guava, and orange zest.

Our full local draft lineup currently includes Georgetown Brewing’s Tavern Beer Lager, Manny’s Pale Ale, and BodhizafaIPA; Stoup Brewing’s Cervecita Mexican Lager and Porter; Fremont Brewing’s Golden Pilsner and Dark Star Stout; Jellyfish Brewing’s Hydra Pilsner; Hellbent Brewing’s Seattle Sunshine Hazy Pale Ale; Reuben’s Brews Striker American Wheat; Future Primitive’s Green River IPA; Old Stove’s Amber Waves Amber; Holy Mountain’s Spectral Bliss Berry Hard Seltzer; and Ballard-made ciders from Yonder Cider Co., including Dry Cider and Mazama.

Whether you’re craving an easy-drinking lager, a hop-forward IPA, a tart sour, or a crisp cider, Ray’s Cafe has a local pour for you. Join us for lunch, happy hour, or dinner and raise a glass to Seattle craft beer, Ballard brewing, and fresh Northwest seafood by the water. View our full Cafe drink menu here.

Try Our 50th Anniversary Beer Collabs!

Try our three 50th anniversary collaboration beers on tap in the Cafe while supplies last!

We partnered with beloved Seattle craft breweries Fremont BrewingGeorgetown Brewing and Stoup Brewing to create three celebratory beers. Raise a glass and sip on these as we cheers to 50 years!

‘Catch Some Rays’ IPA – Georgetown Brewing, 6.9% ABV. Custom brewed to celebrate 50 years of cold beer on the patio this bright, easy drinking IPA is bursting with citrus and stone fruit

‘Ray’s 50th Hazy Pale Ale’ – Fremont Brewing ABV 5.5%. Big and juicy bursting with tropical fruit and citrus featuring Equinox, Amarillo, Galaxy hops

‘Ray’s 50th IPA’ – Stoup Brewing, Ballard ABV 6.2%. Mosaic, Simcoe, Citra and a pinch of Waimea hops bring the citrus and pine. A Northwest Style IPA for a Northwest icon.

Ballard Beer Awards Returns April 16 – May 11!

2017 Ballard Beer Awards Winner Lucky Envelope Brewing
2017 Ballard Beer Awards Winner Lucky Envelope Brewing

Beer lovers rejoice! Ballard Beer Awards is back at Ray’s Café and it’s up to you to crown the victor in the battle of the best Ballard beers! But… in true Ballard fashion it’s more like a friendly neighborhood competition.

How it works: from Monday, April 16 to Friday, May 11 the Café will feature one beer on tap from each of the following Ballard breweries: Stoup BrewingReuben’s BrewsLucky Envelope Brewing and Maritime Pacific Brewing. Each purchase of one of these beers (any size on our menu) counts as one vote for that brewery.

On Monday, May 14 we’ll announce the winner and along with bragging rights, they’ll receive a dedicated tap in the Café for one year!

Bonus! Every Wednesday throughout the duration of the contest a different brewery will host a happy hour from 4-6pm in the Café where you can chat with their team and learn more about your favorite Ballard beers. Here’s the lineup:

Wed., April 18 – Reuben’s Brews

Wed., April 25 – Stoup Brewing

Wed., May 2 – Maritime Pacific Brewing

Wed., May 9 – Lucky Envelope Brewing

Share your Ballard beer photos with us on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter by tagging #BallardBeerAwards. Cheers!!

Reuben’s Brews Dinner at Ray’s March 5!

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Congrats to Reuben’s Brews!! Winner of our first Ballard Beer Awards voted by the people! Thank you to all who voted throughout the contest! It was a great showing and we’re prouder than ever to be a part of the Ballard community!

Join us for our Ballard Beer Awards Dinner with Reuben’s Brews on Saturday, March 5 at Ray’s Cafe!

Our 5-course menu compliments the flavor notes of each Reuben’s beer paired alongside it, from smoky to sweet. Meet Reuben’s team, and our Executive Chef Paul Duncan, as they guide you through the menu and talk about the nuance of flavors in each course.

We’re also excited to debut Reuben’s first canned beer! Their Gose will be making its first public appearance during our reception. You can be the first to try it!

Seating is limited and by reservation only. Please reserve today by calling 206.782.0094 or emailing [email protected] before they go! $65 per person, inclusive of gratuity and tax. Dinner begins at 6pm for all guests.

Reuben’s Brews Beer Dinner Menu

Reception
Tarragon fritters, spiced Marcona almonds
Gose – German style sour ale; bright lemon, refreshingly tart

Appetizer
Penn Cove mussels and Uli’s chorizo
Sherry reduction, grilled bread
Dark Lager – Light lager notes, cocoa, crisp and refreshing

Starter
Crispy pork ribs
Sweet and spicy mustard
Crikey IPA – Tropical citrus, pine backbone

Entree
House smoked sablefish and chips
Cole slaw, jalapeno tartar sauce
Hoppy Rye – Sweet berry fruit, lime, grapefruit, crisp finish

Dessert
Chocolate Caramel Crème Brûlée
Caramel sauce
Foreign Export Stout – Coffee, sweet caramel

Celebrate Father’s Day at Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Dad this year? Join us at Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe on Sunday, June 21 for a memorable Father’s Day meal at one of Seattle’s most iconic waterfront destinations. Whether Dad is craving a perfectly cooked steak, our signature Dungeness crab cakes, fresh wild seafood, pasta, or another Ray’s …

6049 Seaview Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107-2690

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