Ray’s Boathouse Joins FareStart Guest Chef Night July 9

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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 students to prepare a delicious three-course dinner at the FareStart restaurant from 5–9 p.m. Guests can expect a memorable meal inspired by the fresh Northwest ingredients and seafood-focused cooking Ray’s is known for.

Ray’s FareStart Menu
First Course:
Courgette Salad – shaved summer squash, herbed ricotta, confit tomatoes, garlic, chili, lemon, basil, fried chickpeas (GF, NF)
Second Course:
Roasted Sablefish in Sake Kasu – jasmine rice, charred cabbage, quick pickled cucumbers, honey soy, scallion oil (GF, DF, NF)
Third Course:
Baked WA Peach Cinnamon-Oat Streusel – brown butter-miso caramel, Madagascar vanilla bean ice cream (GF)

Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available upon request.

FareStart’s Guest Chef Nights pair leading local chefs with students enrolled in the nonprofit’s job training programs. Together, they create and serve a multi-course dinner while students gain hands-on kitchen and hospitality experience. All proceeds from the evening directly support FareStart’s life-changing training, career placement, and community meal programs.

For more than 30 years, FareStart has helped people overcome barriers to employment through food-based job training and support services. Their work has become an essential part of Seattle’s hospitality community, helping thousands of students build confidence, stability, and long-term careers.

At Ray’s, supporting the local community has always been part of who we are. We’re honored to spend the evening cooking alongside FareStart students and celebrating the power of food to bring people together.

Tickets are available now and tend to sell quickly. Join us for an unforgettable night of incredible food, community impact, and waterfront hospitality spirit brought from Ballard to downtown Seattle.

Get tickets for the July 9 Guest Chef Night here: FareStart Guest Chef Night Tickets

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Seattle Cocktail Week April 19-26 at Ray’s!

Hand holding a cocktail overlooking the water views at Ray's

Seattle Cocktail Week is back from April 19–26, and there’s no better place to celebrate than Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe! As a top Seattle restaurant with iconic Puget Sound views, Ray’s delivers an experience that blends expertly crafted cocktails, fresh seafood, and an unforgettable waterfront restaurant setting.

A shoutout to Ray’s hardworking bartending team, who craft, shake, stir, and pour your favorite sips year-round. Their creativity and precision are behind every memorable cocktail you enjoy.

At Ray’s Café, where casual dining meets a relaxed, beachy vibe, the cocktail lineup is bright and inviting:

  • Lucy in the Sky – Tito’s vodka, pamplemousse liqueur, raspberry, lemon, and a pinch of salt for a refreshing, slightly tart sip that’s perfect on the rocks.
  • Sunset Boulevard – Michter’s US★1 Kentucky Straight Rye with cardamom-infused Campari and Madagascar vanilla–infused Carpano Antica sweet vermouth.  A rich and aromatic cocktail. Available at both the Cafe and Boathouse.

Downstairs at Ray’s Boathouse, the mood is elevated and welcoming, with panoramic water views that define this beloved waterfront restaurant. The Sunset Boulevard shines as a perfect companion to golden hour.

  • Unintended Consequences – a bold blend of Don Julio Reposado tequila, Koch Elemental mezcal, Lustau PX sherry, and mole bitters. The result is smoky, complex, and deeply satisfying.
  • Garden Party (NA cocktail) – available at both the Cafe and Boathouse, it adds a fresh, herbaceous NA option with a kick of heat, that pairs beautifully with Ray’s signature seafood.

Whether you’re stopping in for casual dining or celebrating a special night out, Ray’s Boathouse and Café are essential stops during Seattle Cocktail Week for anyone who loves great drinks, incredible seafood, and waterfront views.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day at Ray’s May 10!

Ray's red neon sign at Sunset over Shilshole Bay

Celebrate your Mother and the Mother figures in your life on Sunday, May 10, 2026 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 fewer, including high chairs.

RESERVE 1ST FLOOR BOATHOUSE

RESERVE 2ND FLOOR CAFE

BOATHOUSE A LA CARTE (1st floor)

Boathouse Brunch
10am (first seating) to 3pm (last seating)
Enjoy our best-selling appetizers, salads and Boathouse entrées along with holiday inspired breakfast/brunch specials.

Boathouse Brunch a la Carte Menu

  • Avocado Toast – toasted Seawolf Sourdough, smashed avocado, 6 ½ minute eggs, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes, everything bagel seasoning
  • Vegetarian Quiche – asparagus, mushrooms, spinach, gruyere, fried breakfast potatoes, mixed green salads
  • Steak & Eggs – Coulotte Steak, two eggs, fried breakfast potatoes, chimichurri
  • 8 oz house ground beef burger – brioche bun, American cheese, shredded lettuce, special sauce, fried breakfast potatoes
  • Two Eggs – choice of bacon or Uli’s breakfast sausage, fried breakfast potatoes, toasted Seawolf sourdough
  • Challah French Toast – Uli’s Breakfast sausage, spiced Vermont maple syrup, Chantilly cream, fresh berries, fried breakfast potatoes
  • Hangtown Fry – fried oysters, scrambled eggs with Pancetta, chives, hollandaise, toasted sourdough
  • Chicken Schnitzel Salad – pounded and breaded chicken breast, avocado mousse, gem lettuce, green goddess, pickled red onions, radish, toasted sesame seeds

Boathouse Dinner
3pm (first seating) to 9pm (last seating)
Enjoy our full Boathouse dinner menu featuring shareable and small plates with sustainable, local seafood like Wild Alaskan King Salmon, NW Sablefish, handmade pasta, vegetarian dishes and more!

Full children’s menu available all day in the Boathouse.

CAFE BRUNCH BUFFET (2nd floor)
Enjoy our upstairs Cafe grand holiday brunch buffet from 9am (first seating) to 2pm (last seating for buffet) for $110 per adult and $50 per child ages 5 to 11 (pricing includes juice and sodas but excludes tax and gratuity).

Buffet Menu
Complete range of appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts, plus Ray’s traditional carving and shellfish action stations, as well as breakfast and brunch items. Buffet items will be available until 3:30pm when the buffet closes.

Cafe brunch reservations are accepted from 9am to 2pm on Mother’s Day (reserve in our Cafe Lounge from 9am-2pm only if whole party is ages 21+). No reservations needed for the Cafe bar top, ages 21 and over only.

Cafe Dinner: At 2pm we will begin serving the entire a la carte Café menu. Cafe dinner is walk-ins only.

Please note: we will not be offering Happy Hour in the Boathouse or Cafe on Mother’s Day.

We can’t wait to share this special day with you and yours at your favorite Seattle restaurant!

Kindly review our Mother’s Day guidelines for a seamless experience!
*Reservations for parties of 8 or fewer, including highchairs.
*All of our availability is posted on RESY. If the time and party size you are seeking is not listed, it is not available. This includes Cafe Lounge high top seating for ages 21+.
*All reservations are for inside tables only.
*We cannot accommodate window seating requests.
*Walk-ins are only accepted for our bar top seating in the Cafe and Boathouse bars (both ages 21 and over). Our Cafe Lounge high top seating accepts reservations but is also ages 21 and over.
*Sorry, no promotional discounts available. Loyalty cards accepted and encouraged!

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April is for Salmon Recovery! Celebrate Long Live the Kings

Young Coho Salmon for Long Live the Kings

At Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe, Earth Month is a time to celebrate and protect our local waters.

We are proud to support and highlight the impactful work of Long Live the Kings year round but especially in April. They are celebrating 40 years of salmon restoration work in 2026 and we wanted to share some of their recent wins!

  • Tracking Real Fish with Survive the Sound: In 2025 their Survive the Sound fish tracking race allowed 75,000+ people to track live steelhead migrating through Puget Sound, all the while learning about the benefits salmon provide local communities. This year the race is back with a fresh look, new games, and fun prizes. Sign up now, build your team, and compete to see if your favorite fish will survive its migration starting on April 27!
  • Re-Imagining the Hood Canal Bridge: LLTK has been hard at work over the last three years testing acoustic seal deterrents and guidance structures to solve the 50% mortality rate facing juvenile steelhead at the Hood Canal Bridge. This Fall, LLTK also began exploring more permanent solutions, meeting with Hood Canal residents at libraries, grocery stores, and ferries to learn more about what local residents want to see in a future fish friendly bridge. LLTK and their partners are using this information to lay out a vision for what a new bridge might look like that better meets the needs of Hood Canal residents and local salmon populations.
  • Re-Connecting Juvenile Salmon Habitat in the Nisqually: Habitat fragmentation from human development is a major barrier to healthy salmon populations in Puget Sound. In response, LLTKs and its partners at the Nisqually Indian Tribe and Joint Base Fort Lewis McChord have launched a new effort to reconnect nearly 400 acres of historic off-channel wetlands back to the Nisqually River. Re-establishing this connection will provide essential habitat for the salmonids who call the Nisqually River home.

This Earth Month, we invite you to learn more and get involved. Protecting salmon helps preserve the future of Puget Sound. Donate here to support their efforts!

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Celebrate Washington Wine Month at Ray’s!

Washington Wine Bottles at Ray's Boathouse and Cafe

March is Washington Wine Month and Ray’s has partnered with one of our favorite wineries, Long Shadows Vintners, to offer a special lineup of wines by the glass.

Try them all in our 1st floor Boathouse and 2nd floor Cafe this month. Our Wine Director Darrell has some excellent pairing ideas to make ordering easy and so delicious. Cheers!

Poets Leap Riesling
Columbia Valley, WA 2024
Cafe Pairings: Thai Mussels and Sablefish Sake Kasu
Boathouse Pairing: Korean Chili & Sesame Crusted Albacore Tuna
Complex off-dry Riesling with white blossoms, bright citrus and minerality

Cymbal Sauvignon Blanc
Columbia Valley, WA 2023
Cafe Pairings: Seared Oregon Albacore Cobb Salad and Dungeness Crab Cakes
Boathouse Pairings: Pan Seared Diver Scallops with Pork Belly and Grilled King Salmon
Japanese pear, kumquat and green papaya with freshly cut grass and clove. Intense yet beautifully balanced

Pedestal Merlot
Columbia Valley, WA 2020
Cafe Pairing: Grilled Ribeye
Boathouse Pairings: Grilled Ribeye and Filet Mignon
Aromas and flavors of ripe plums, chocolate, spicy oak, and graphite define the aromatics. This Merlot is concentrated, has ripe, chalky tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great finish

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Easter at Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe April 5, 2026!

Guests dining at Ray’s Boathouse seafood restaurant and bar on the Seattle waterfront

Gather the family at Ray’s for a delicious Easter brunch or dinner at Seattle’s best waterfront seafood restaurant on Sunday, April 5, 2026!

Easter reservations are strongly encouraged for our 2nd floor Cafe grand holiday buffet and our 1st floor Boathouse holiday menus. We can accommodate parties of 10 people or fewer, including high chairs.

RESERVE RAY’S 2ND FLOOR CAFE HERE.

RESERVE RAY’S 1ST FLOOR BOATHOUSE HERE.

CAFE EASTER BUFFET (2nd floor)
Enjoy our Cafe grand holiday buffet from 9am (first seating) to 8pm (last seating). $110 per person including coffee, juice and sodas (excluding tax and gratuity). $50 for children 5 to 11 years of age.

Cafe Menu
Complete range of appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts, plus Ray’s traditional carving and shellfish action stations featuring Northwest seafood. Breakfast items will be served on the buffet until 3pm then we will transition to a dinner buffet until 9pm.

The Cafe Bar will be open from 9am (first seating) to 8pm (last seating) and is seated on a first come basis. Cafe Bar is 21 and over only.

BOATHOUSE EASTER BRUNCH & DINNER (1st floor)
Boathouse Brunch
10:30am (first seating) to 3pm (last seating)
Enjoy our best-selling a la carte Boathouse appetizers, salads and entrées along with holiday inspired breakfast and brunch specials.

Boathouse Easter Brunch a la Carte Menu
• Berry Parfait, vanilla bean whipped yogurt, mixed berries, house made granola, honey
• Avocado Toast, toasted Seawolf Sourdough, smashed avocado, 6 ½ minute eggs, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes, everything bagel seasoning
• Vegetarian Quiche, asparagus, mushrooms, spinach, gruyere, fried breakfast potatoes, mixed green salads
• Steak and Eggs, Coulotte Steak, two eggs, fried breakfast potatoes, chimichurri
• 8 oz house ground beef burger, brioche bun, American cheese, shredded lettuce, special sauce, fried breakfast potatoes
• Two Eggs, choice of bacon or Uli’s breakfast sausage, fried breakfast potatoes, toasted Seawolf sourdough
• Challah French Toast, Uli’s Breakfast sausage, spiced Vermont maple syrup, Chantilly cream, fresh berries, fried breakfast potatoes
• Hangtown Fry, fried oysters, scrambled eggs with Pancetta, chives, hollandaise, toasted sourdough
• Chicken Schnitzel Salad, pounded and breaded chicken breast, avocado mousse, gem lettuce, green goddess, pickled red onions, radish, toasted sesame seeds

Boathouse Dinner
3pm (first seating) to 8pm (last seating)
Enjoy our full a la carte dinner menu alongside an $85 Easter inspired 3-course dinner menu of appetizer, entrée and dessert (beverages, tax and gratuity not included). Full children’s menu available all day.

Boathouse Easter 3-Course Dinner
choose one item from each course

Appetizers
• Cucumber and Avocado Gazpacho, mint, English peas, pickled red onions, yogurt GF
• Strawberry and Arugula Salad, goat cheese, honey balsamic vinaigrette, toasted almonds GF
• Sumac Crusted Albacore Tuna, tzatziki sauce, pickled fennel, radish, cucumber GF

Entrees
• Double R Ranch Spice Rubbed Prime Rib of Beef, garlic whipped potatoes, seared broccolini, demi-glace GF
• Fresh PNW Halibut, carrot-ginger puree, fried Yukon potatoes, seared asparagus, miso beurre blanc
• Roasted Cauliflower Steak, chili garlic labneh, hot pepper relish, pomegranate syrup GF

Desserts
• Carrot-Coconut Cake, candied pecans, cream cheese frosting, butterscotch sauce
• Chocolate Budino, miso caramel, chocolate sable cookie
• Olympic Mountain Ice Cream/Sorbet

Kindly review our Easter guidelines for a seamless experience!
*Reservations for parties of up to 10, including highchairs.
*All of our availability is posted on RESY. If the time and party size you are seeking is not listed, it is not available. This includes Cafe Lounge high top seating.
*All reservations are for inside tables only.
*We cannot accommodate window seating requests.
*Walk-ins are only accepted for our bar top seating in the Cafe and Boathouse bars (both ages 21 and over). Our Cafe Lounge high top seating accepts reservations but is also ages 21 and over.
*Sorry, no promotional discounts available. Loyalty cards accepted and encouraged!

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Contest: Does your love story involve Ray’s? We want to hear it!

Does your love story involve Ray’s Boathouse, Cafe or Catering? Tell us and win dinner for two on Valentine’s weekend!

Maybe you met while working at Seattle’s most iconic waterfront restaurant, had your first date with us, got engaged, or married at Ray’s — or your parents or grandparents did?

We want to hear it!

Share your story on Instagram or Facebook from January 15-31, 2026 and  be entered to win dinner for two at Ray’s 1st floor Boathouse on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026!

No purchase necessary. Open to U.S. residents 21+. Ray’s employees are not eligible. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram.

Full contest details below. Cheers to love and cheers to Raymances!

 

Ray’s Boathouse & Café Raymance Contest Official Rules

Contest Period
January 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM PST through January 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.

Sponsor
Ray’s Boathouse & Café (“Ray’s”), Seattle, WA.

Eligibility
This contest is open to legal residents of the United States who are 21 years of age or older at the time of entry. Current Ray’s employees (including Boathouse, Café, Catering) are not eligible to win.

How to Enter
During the contest period, eligible participants must:

1. Post a photo on their Instagram feed featuring themselves and their partner (or their parents/grandparents).
2. Include a caption sharing how their love story is connected to Ray’s (meeting, engagement, dates, marriage, etc.).
3. Tag @raysboathouse in the caption and/or photo.
4. Ensure their Instagram and/or Facebook account and post are set to public.

Bonus Entry
Participants may receive one (1) additional entry by sharing their post to Instagram and/or Facebook stories and tagging @raysboathouse. Limit 3 (3) entries per person.

If you share your post on both Instagram and Facebook and tag @raysboathouse in each, that will count as two (2) entries.

Prize
One (1) winner will receive a romantic 3-course dinner for two (2) with wine pairings from the Ray’s team, on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at Ray’s first-floor Boathouse dining room. Winner will choose 3-courses from our Valentine’s menu available that weekend only. Prize is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. Ray’s covers 3-course dinner, wine pairings, taxes and gratuity.

Winner Selection & Notification
The winner will be randomly selected by an automated program. The winner will be notified via Instagram direct message by February 2, 2026, and must respond within 72 hours to claim the prize. Or another winner will be selected.

Instagram Disclaimer
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram. By entering, participants release Instagram from any responsibility related to this contest and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.

Publicity Release
By entering, participants grant Ray’s the right to use submitted photos, captions, and Instagram handles for marketing and promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.

General Conditions
Ray’s reserves the right to disqualify entries that do not comply with these rules or to cancel or modify the contest if necessary. All decisions are final.

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Valentine’s Day 2026 at Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe

Ray's Boathouse Iconic Red Neon Sign in Seattle, WA

Waterfront Dining in Seattle, February 13–15, 2026!

Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day weekend with unforgettable waterfront dining at Ray’s Boathouse & Café. From Friday through Sunday, February 13–15, 2026, our iconic Seattle restaurant invites you to enjoy thoughtfully crafted menus, warm hospitality, and sweeping water views that set the stage for a truly romantic experience.

Whether you’re planning an intimate date night, or a relaxed afternoon together, Ray’s offers something for every style of Valentine’s celebration—from elevated seafood dining at Ray’s 1st floor Boathouse to cozy, casual dining at Ray’s 2nd floor Café.

Reservations are highly recommended and now open for the holiday weekend!

Reserve Boathouse (1st floor) – Available February 13-15 from 5-9pm

Reserve Cafe (2nd floor) – Reservations available Saturday, February 14, from 11:30am-9pm (last seating). Special menu available February 13-15.

Valentine’s 3-Course Menu at Ray’s Boathouse
Our 3-course Valentine’s menu at Ray’s Boathouse highlights seasonal ingredients and refined flavors, making it a standout choice for a special evening at a waterfront restaurant in Seattle.

Choose one course from each section of our special menu:

Appetizers

  • Ahi Tuna Carpaccio, arugula, toasted pinenuts, extra virgin olive oil, shaved parmigiano Reggiano, lemon, chive
  • Chicken Liver Mousse, pomegranate molasses, za’atar, cornichon, lavash cracker
  • Crab and Truffle Raviolo, dashi broth, chive oil
  • Red wine poached pears, whipped goat cheese, watercress, toasted hazelnuts, EVOO

Entrees

  • Grilled Double R Ranch Filet Mignon, pomme puree, roasted baby carrots, sauce bordelaise
  • Grilled Alaskan King Salmon, sauce cardinale, smoked ikura, fried fingerling potatoes, sauteed spinach
  • Wild Mushroom Risotto, caramelized onion, garlic-caper-chili vinaigrette

Desserts

  • Chocolate Budino, miso caramel, chocolate sable cookie
  • Raspberry-Lime Tart, raspberry pastry cream, lime curd, pistachio crumble
  • Olympic Mountain Creamery Ice Cream and Sorbet

Our full Boathouse menu will be available February 13-15 along with our Valentine’s 3-course. 3-course menu is $90 per person plus tax and gratuity.

With candlelit tables and expansive water views, Ray’s Boathouse offers an elevated Valentine’s dining experience that feels both timeless and romantic.

Valentine’s A la Carte Specials at Ray’s Café
Looking for a more relaxed, casual dining option without sacrificing flavor? Ray’s Café delivers with a Valentine’s specials menu that’s approachable, vibrant, and perfect for a laid-back date by the water.

  • Shaved Beet & Carrot Salad, citrus dressing, clementine orange, arugula, toasted pistachio
  • Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna Tataki, jasmine rice, carrot ginger puree, sauteed green beans, miso beurre blanc
  • Grilled Herb Marinated Petite Tenderloin, fried fingerling potatoes, seared broccolini, pomegranate gastrique
  • Raspberry-Lime Tart, raspberry pastry cream, lime curd, pistachio crumble
  • Chocolate Budino, miso caramel, chocolate sable cookie

Full Cafe menu will be available February 13-15, along with special a la carte offerings from Chef Kevin including the above two items.

Reserve Your Table
This Valentine’s Day weekend, treat your special someone to exceptional seafood, warm service, and one of the most beloved water view restaurants in Seattle. Whether you choose Ray’s Boathouse or Ray’s Café, your celebration will be framed by the beauty of Puget Sound and the flavors of the season.

Reservations for February 13–15, 2026 are now available. We look forward to celebrating Valentine’s Day with you at Ray’s!

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Shellfest Is Back at Ray’s This January!

Fresh Manila Clams at Ray's Boathouse and Cafe in Seattle for Shellfest

Shell yeah! We’re celebrating the bounty of local shellfish all January at Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe with the return of Shellfest!

Chef Kevin and team have prepared a special Shellfest menu filled with new offerings of fresh, local mussels, clams, oysters, crab, prawns and more.

Join us now through January 31 at Seattle’s best seafood restaurant before these Shellfest dishes disappear!

Come for a casual lunch in our 2nd floor Cafe or enjoy a beautiful, cozy winter dinner in our 1st floor Boathouse. The Ballard waterfront is stunning year round, and the icy waters of Winter make for extra delicious and flavorful shellfish.

Check out our Shellfest menu below and plan your date! Come with friends to enjoy a catch up gathering or make it a Seattle date night and try a little of everything.

Shellfest Menu

• Oysters on the Half Shell – 3-4 varieties
• Steamed Manila Clams – garlic, ginger, sake, miso-lime butter, cilantro, grilled baguette
• Moroccan Mussels – spiced tomato sauce, parsley, cilantro, fried chickpeas, grilled baguette
• Fried Oyster Po’boy – deep fried pacific oysters, hoagie roll, remoulade, shredded lettuce, tomato
• Hawaiian-style Garlic Prawns – spiced shell on prawns, charred lemon, herbs, jasmine rice
• Baked Oyster with Compound Butter – bacon-kimchi OR garlic-herb
• Littleneck Clams on the Half Shell – passionfruit mignonette (based on availability)

We source our shellfish from local producers and mongers so you get the best quality every time, including Taylor Shellfish. Taylor is known for its fresh “tide to table” ethos, and has been a family-owned and operated farm, growing high-quality, sustainable shellfish in the Pacific Northwest since the 1890s.

Let our talented servers and sommeliers guide you and pair the perfect glass or bottle of wine with our Shellfest menu!

See you soon at Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe! Open daily on the Ballard waterfront starting at 11:30 am for lunch, happy hour and dinner.

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Cozy Holiday Cocktails at Ray’s!

Cozy Up with festive Seattle holiday cocktails at Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe.

Rainy season has officially arrived in Seattle, and there’s no better way to warm up than with a hot, handcrafted cocktail by the waterfront. This December, Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe invites you to grab a table by the fireplace, soak in the sweeping Puget Sound views, and sip on a lineup of cozy, seasonal drinks that pair perfectly with lunch or a relaxed afternoon escape. If you’re searching for the best waterfront dining in Seattle, this is your sign.

First up is the Sweater Weather, a rum-based hot toddy-style cocktail designed to warm you from the inside out. Featuring Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, Amaro Montenegro, St. Elizabeth’s Allspice Dram, fresh lemon, and a chai-tea simple syrup, this soul-soothing sipper is aromatic, gently spiced, and irresistibly comforting.

For a festive classic with a fruity twist, try the Warm Blueberry Mulled Wine. This holiday favorite blends red wine with Christian Brothers brandy, blueberries, clove, cinnamon, orange peel, and star anise. It’s rich, fragrant, and full of nostalgic winter flavor—perfect for slow sipping while watching the water shimmer outside.

Rounding out the trio is the decadent Hot Buttered Rum, a rich and velvety winter classic. Crafted with Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, brown sugar, cinnamon, clove, butter, nutmeg, and topped with whipped cream, it’s indulgent, comforting, and utterly satisfying.

Whether you’re stopping in for lunch, meeting friends for a midday toast, or planning a cozy date by the fire, these festive Seattle holiday cocktails are the perfect way to celebrate the season. This December, come experience the magic of warm drinks, waterfront views, and holiday cheer at Ray’s—where Seattle’s winter feels a little brighter, and a lot cozier.

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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