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Ray’s Celebrates Alaska Herring Week

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Alaska Herring Week starts today through June 25th!

This week celebrates herring, the most consumed fish in the world, but often overlooked in the U.S. It contains more omega 3s than salmon, a Northwest favorite, and imparts delicious flavor to any number of dishes – not just pickled! It can be poached, smoked, grilled, fried, you name it. That’s why we’re excited to be joining in the effort to raise awareness of our local Alaska herring and all it has to offer.

Executive Chef Paul Duncan has created a beautiful herring dish available today through June 25th in the first floor Boathouse: crispy fried herring fillet, potato blini, pickled radish, and tarragon cream for $26.

Join us and savor this sustainably harvested fish while it lasts! To learn more about Alaska Herring Week, click here.

For Boathouse reservations, call 206.789.3770 or click here.

 

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New Boathouse Summer Menu!

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Summer is here! And it’s time to shake things up with new dishes and seasonal updates to our Boathouse menu. Tempt your taste buds with crisp, cool summer salads, fresh Alaskan Halibut, crispy smoked Sablefish, and more below! View the full menu here and look out for weekly specials on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

For Boathouse reservations call 206.789.3770 or click here, and join us all summer long at Seattle’s best seafood restaurant!

Starters:

Deviled Eggs
Ikura and whitefish roe, mixed greens, carrot, and lemon vinaigrette. $14

Ahi Poke
Yellowfin tuna, ginger-soy marinade, scallion, compressed watermelon, wasabi aioli, and wontons. $15

Butter Lettuce Salad
Avocado, grilled red onion, snap peas, radish, sunflower seeds, and green goddess dressing. $14

Dungeness Crab Louie
Avocado, boiled egg, heirloom tomato, and traditional dressing. $17

Green Salad
Garlic marinated cherry tomatoes, Washington asparagus, pine nuts, and sherry vinaigrette. $10

Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata
Fresh heirloom tomatoes, burrata cheese, saba, micro basil, and extra virgin olive oil. $14

Dungeness Crab Salad
Granny Smith apples, watercress, endive, house-smoked bacon, and cider vinaigrette. $19

Entrées:

Pork Belly & Crispy Sablefish
Garlic braised pork belly, crispy smoked sablefish, sautéed summer greens, garden vegetables, and miso glaze. $37

Fresh Alaskan Halibut
Pan seared, carrot puree, fiddlehead ferns, king oyster mushrooms, toasted pistachios, and crispy Yukon Gold potatoes. $46

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Fresh Fish Series: Black Cod!

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Hello again my fresh fish friends! Today’s chapter in our series is all about Black Cod. Or is it called Sablefish, or Butterfish or Candlefish or… ? The list of names for this flaky deliciousness goes on.

At Ray’s you’ll hear it referred to as Sablefish or Black Cod. The versatility of this fish is endless, just like its names. For that reason we have several preparations for you to choose from including House Smoked, Grilled Sake Kasu and Roasted Sake Kasu. Like Salmon, it’s loaded with omega 3s, plus our wild caught black cod is highly sustainable.

During the stormy winters while the fishermen are keeping warm on land, chefs work hard to source quality frozen options that parallel the flavors of fresh. But alas the sun is coming out, and so are the fishing boats who have off-loaded and delivered fresh Black Cod to our kitchens… now ready for you to enjoy in the Boathouse or Cafe!

There’s much more to share on our Fresh Fish Series coming up this summer, stay tuned!

See you soon,

Steve Hauch, Executive Sous Chef

 

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Father’s Day Brunch at Ray’s June 17 & 18

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Father’s Day is this weekend! What better way to show dad how much he means to you and the whole family than with a delicious brunch, thirst-quenching Bloody Mary’s, and a gorgeous view?

Treat dad to an amazing brunch in our first floor Boathouse, Saturday, June 17th or Sunday, June 18th from 10am – 2:30pm.

Just this weekend in celebration of dads everywhere, we’re featuring Double R Ranch Steak and Eggs, applewood-grilled sirloin, two scrambled eggs, arugula, sweet peppers, balsamic syrup, and Old Bay breakfast potatoes for $35.

Or try our regular brunch menu items, including:

Eggs Benedict $24
Buttermilk biscuit, hollandaise, spinach, tomato, poached eggs, asparagus, Old Bay breakfast potatoes.

Challah Bread French Toast $26
Vanilla custard-dipped challah bread, house-smoked bacon, scrambled eggs, and Old Bay breakfast potatoes.

House-Made Beignets $12
Served with hazelnut mascarpone and Marionberry jam.

Applewood-Grilled Double R Ranch Beef Burger $18
Aged white cheddar, brioche bun, and house-cut fries.

View our full menu here and reserve in the Boathouse today by calling us at 206.789.3770 or click here to reserve online.

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Photo Gallery: View our Northwest Room Refresh!

Have you seen our newly renovated Northwest Room yet?! Feast your eyes on this photo gallery then contact Amanda and Paula on our events team to book your wedding, anniversary, birthday party, corporate event, holiday party, life celebration and more! [email protected] or 206.789.6309.

The Northwest Room, our private events space, is located just steps from the Boathouse restaurant and atop the Puget Sound! The beautiful renovation includes:

  • stunning floor-to-ceiling folding glass doors to showcase our sweeping views
  • brand new deck where the indoors flow seamlessly to the outdoors
  • new flooring
  • a built-in dance floor
  • fresh new color palate 

We also have many layout options to customize the Northwest Room and private deck to your preference. Plus our tented deck area can become fully enclosed and heated to enjoy the gorgeous, sweeping views year-round. Set up a tour today to experience it in person!