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New Cafe Summer Menu!

It’s Summer at Ray’s Cafe and our new menu is filled with fresh PNW seafood, local ingredients and the best seasonal produce available! Enjoy lunch, happy hour and dinner at Ray’s upstairs Cafe daily starting at 11:30am, and see why Ray’s has the best waterfront dining in Seattle! Walk-ins welcome. See you soon!

Oysters on the Half Shell rotating selection with red wine mignonette

Alaskan Tanner Crab Cajun Boil red potatoes, corn on the cob, Cajun butter sauce

Warm Brie honey drizzle, bourbon blueberry compote, Marcona almonds, rosemary croccantini

Charred Corn & Dungeness Crab Salad shredded romaine, lime aïoli, cherry tomatoes, onion, avocado, cotija cheese, jalapeño, cilantro, lime

Smoked Scallop & Bay Shrimp Salad chilled smoked scallops and bay shrimp, mixed greens, shaved fennel, avocado, grapefruit, Marcona almonds, citrus vinaigrette

Fresh Wild Alaskan Halibut garlic whipped potatoes, sautéed green beans, roasted grape & fennel salad, Banyuls gastrique 

Steamed Alaskan Tanner Crab WA asparagus, fried Yukon Gold potatoes, butter sauce, lemon

Seared Dungeness Crab Cakes cucumber-peach salsa, basil-lime aïoli, blistered mini sweet peppers, basil

Pan Seared Sea Scallops coconut milk-green curry sauce, jasmine rice, fresh mango-cabbage slaw, crispy shallots, Thai basil, lime

Spring Pea Cacio e Pepe bucatini, pancetta, green peas, snap peas, cacio e pepe butter, breadcrumbs, herbs

Roasted Zucchini and Yellow Squash sautéed quinoa, mushrooms, spinach, roasted red bell pepper sauce

Grilled Double R Ranch Bavette Steak roasted baby carrots, toasted walnuts, bleu cheese crumbles, Banyuls gastrique

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Boathouse Summer Happy Hour!

Join us nightly at Ray’s first floor Boathouse for Summer Happy Hour! Monday-Friday 5-6pm and Saturday-Sunday 4:30-6pm. We have the best selection of delicious, fresh Northwest seafood, cocktails, wine and beer.

Happy Hour Food
Ray’s Clam Chowder house smoked bacon, red potato
Spinach Strawberry Salad arugula, toasted pecans, feta, balsamic poppy seed dressing, shallots
Crispy Fried Calamari mini sweet peppers, green goddess dressing
Ancho Crusted Albacore ginger sesame sauce, wakame
Crispy Brussels Sprouts muhummara, walnuts, scallions
PNW Mussels jalapeño-lime butter, radish, baguette
PNW Manila Clams onion, celery, Old Bay, white wine, baguette

Happy Hour Premium Cocktails
Negroni Broker’s London Dry gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, up
Old Fashioned Old Forester Bourbon, demerara, bitters mix, rocks
Vesper Martini Bombay Sapphire gin, Lillet Blanc, vodka, up
Vodka Martini Grey Goose vodka, Dolin dry vermouth, up, olives or a twist

Click here to view our full Happy Hour menu. No substitutions, excludes holidays. Reserve your table!

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Book Your 2025 Wedding at Ray’s!

We’re so lucky to host dozens of gorgeous weddings each year at Seattle’s best wedding venue! We’ve had the pleasure to be a major part of so many big days!

Let our trusted Catering team help plan your wedding in 2025 and experience the magic that is a waterfront wedding at Ray’s private Northwest Room, complete with gorgeous water and mountain views as your backdrop.

Contact us today to learn more: rayscatering@rays.com or 206-789-6309. Visit rays.com/catering to explore photos, floor plans and menus!

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Sip on New Summer Cocktails at Ray’s!

It’s not summer until you’ve had cocktails at Ray’s! And luckily we’ve got some exciting new additions in our first floor Boathouse and upstairs Cafe. Cheers!

Cafe
The Tiki Drink 
Don Q white rum, Planteray dark rum, Amaro Montenegro, St. Elizabeth’s allspice dram, lime, pineapple, float of Gosling’s black seal rum, rocks, adorable umbrellaHot Girl Summer 
cucumber infused gin Broker’s London dry gin, Aperol, lemon, soda, rocks

New Cafe Happy Hour Cocktail!
Happy Hour Paloma
blanco tequila, lime, grapefruit soda, rocks, salt rim

Boathouse
White Sangria
dry white wine, brandy, triple sec, melon, pineapple, orange, cucumber, rocks

Check out our full drink menus including delicious zero proof beverages for the Boathouse here and Cafe here.
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Father’s Day at Ray’s 2024!

Treat the Father and Father figures in your life to a special lunch or dinner this weekend Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16!

Our Executive Chef Kevin Murray and team will be offering two food specials to celebrate Dad, and our bar team has whipped up an exciting bourbon flight and special cocktails. Cheers!

Father’s Day Food Specials

Boathouse
Applewood Grilled Kurobuta Pork Chop
Anson Mills white grits, fried brussels sprouts, pickled sweet corn, red eye gravy

Café
House Smoked Baby Back Ribs
smoked apple barbecue sauce, potato salad, cilantro coleslaw, bread and butter pickles 

Father’s Day Drink Specials
Boathouse

Dad’s Perfect Manhattan 
Old Forester ‘Ray’s Private Selection No. 3’ 100 Proof Bourbon, Carpano Antica Formula sweet vermouth, Dolin dry vermouth, orange & Angostura bitters, up

Café
Dad’s Day Off 
Buffalo Trace ‘Rays Private Selection No. 1′ Bourbon, Aperol, Punt e Mes,
Crème De Cacao, orange bitters, up

Ray’s Private Selection Bourbon Flight
.75 oz each of:
Buffalo Trace ‘Rays Private Selection No. 1’
Old Forester ‘Ray’s Private Selection No. 3’ 100 Proof
Four Roses ‘Ray’s Private Selection No. 1’ Barrel Strength

Our first floor Boathouse is open for Happy Hour and dinner starting at 4:30pm Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are strongly encouraged and available online here. View our full Boathouse dinner menu.

Our upstairs Cafe is open daily at 11:30am and accepts walk-ins over Father’s Day weekend. View our full Cafe menu.

We look forward to seeing you this weekend!

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Copper River Salmon is Here!

It’s that time of year again when we’re treated to some of the best fish in the world! Copper River Salmon is now in house and available to enjoy daily at Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe.

We have fresh Copper River King and Sockeye but please check with your server ahead to make sure it’s available that day, as supplies are limited.

Don’t miss out on this exciting time! Reserve in our first floor Boathouse nightly or walk in to our upstairs Cafe.

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Cafe Deck Dining Hacks!

Cafe Deck

We can’t wait for the warm, sunny season to arrive! To prepare for busy days on the Cafe deck here’s our hacks to make your experience easy, fun and memorable every time.

  • Arrive early
  • Be flexible
  • Be patient – we promise we’re working as fast as we can to seat you!
  • We can’t guarantee a spot on the deck but we’ll work hard to get you there!
  • We love talking to you but please don’t call ahead about holding a table – we truly can’t hold any spots!
  • Keep your phone handy and stay close by – we’ll text when your table is ready but if we don’t see you at the host stand within 10 minutes we will have to give your table to the next guest.
  • The largest party we can accommodate on the deck is 6 adults. For larger group dining in the Cafe please check out our Fireside Room FAQ. To book please email rays@rays.com.

Ray’s Cafe is located upstairs and opens daily at 11:30am. We look forward to seeing you soon and being a part of your summer plans!

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Fresh Wild Alaskan Halibut is Here!

Fresh Wild Alaskan Halibut is in season and featured on our Cafe and Boathouse menus this Spring!

Boathouse – carrot puree, warm quinoa salad, roasted carrots, snap peas, mint oil, almonds, feta

Cafe – pan seared, fregola sarda, peas, sautéed mushrooms, creamy parmesan sauce

Also enjoy fresh in-season Washington Asparagus right now in the Cafe andBoathouse! The Boathouse is featuring it as a shareable plate:

Seared Washington Asparagus – fresh burrata, salsa verde, hazelnuts, mint

Our first floor Boathouse is open nightly starting at 5pm for happy hour, dinner anddrinks. View the full menu here.

Our upstairs Cafe is open daily at 11:30am for lunch, happy hour and dinner. View the full menu here.

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Boathouse Happy Hour 5-6pm Daily!

Kick off your evening or end your day with our Boathouse Happy Hour! It’s the perfect mix of Boathouse food and drinks to enjoy with friends, on a date, or with family.

Join us nightly at Ray’s first floor Boathouse for Happy Hour from 5-6pm and take in the gorgeous views. It’s the best happy hour in Seattle!

Boathouse Happy Hour Menu

Food
Ray’s Clam Chowder house smoked bacon, red potato
Little Gem Salad green goddess, pickled lemon, feta, scallions, cherry tomatoes
Crispy Fried Calamari mini sweet peppers, green goddess dressing
Ancho Crusted Albacore ginger sesame sauce, wakame
Crispy Brussels Sprouts muhummara, walnuts, scallions (pictured)
PNW Mussels jalapeño-lime butter, radish, baguette
PNW Manila Clams onion, celery, Old Bay, white wine, baguette

Premium Cocktails
Negroni Broker’s London Dry gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, up
Old Fashioned Old Forester Bourbon, demerara, bitters mix, rocks
Vesper Martini Bombay Sapphire gin, Lillet Blanc, vodka, up
Vodka Martini Grey Goose vodka, Dolin dry vermouth, up, olives or a twist

Click here for the full drink list including beer, wine and more cocktails!

(no substitutions, excludes holidays)

The Boathouse is open nightly at 5pm for happy hour, dinner and drinks. View our menus here. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Large Group Dining at Ray’s Summer 2024

A quick note about large group dining at Ray’s as we approach graduation season and summer!

Boathouse
All of our availability for large groups in the Boathouse (10 guests max) is listed online at RESY. We recommend searching there for your desired date and time and if there are no tables available for your group size we unfortunately cannot accommodate your large party at that time.

Cafe 
Ray’s upstairs Cafe remains walk-ins only. The largest party we can accommodate on the deck in any scenario is 6 adults. We do accept groups up to 30 guests in the Cafe Fireside Room which is available for a food and beverage minimum spending requirement.

The fireside room is available 7 days per week for both lunch and dinner UNTIL Memorial Day weekend. We do not accept reservations for the Fireside Room on the weekends (Friday-Sunday) during peak summer months which is Friday, May 24 (Memorial Day) through Monday, September 2 (Labor Day), 2024.

Please review our Fireside Room FAQ for all the details. To book please email rays@rays.com.

Ray’s Catering
If you’re looking for a larger private dining experience please contact Ray’s Catering for more details. rayscatering@rays.com or 206.789.6309.

Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you soon!