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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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 [email protected].
Ray’s Catering
If you’re looking for a larger private dining experience please contact Ray’s Catering for more details. [email protected] or 206.789.6309.
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Celebrate your mother and the mother figures in your life on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Ray’s!
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 are strongly encouraged for both restaurants and available for the Cafe here and Boathouse here for parties of 8 people or fewer, including high chairs. Cafe brunch reservations are accepted from 9am to 2pm on Mother’s Day, Cafe dinner is walk-ins only.
BOATHOUSE
Brunch: 10am (first seating) to 3pm (last seating).
Dinner: 3pm (first seating) to 9pm (last seating). Enjoy our full Boathouse dinner menu featuring our new selection of shareable and small plates with sustainable, local seafood like Wild Alaskan King Salmon, Wild Alaskan Halibut, NW Sablefish, handmade pasta, Spring vegetarian dishes and more!
Full children’s menu available all day in the Boathouse.
Boathouse Brunch Menu Sunday, May 12
Smaller
Shareable
Mains
CAFE – Brunch is currently sold out
Brunch: Enjoy our upstairs Cafe grand holiday buffet from 9am (first seating) to 2pm (last seating for buffet) for $85 per adult and $42.50 per child ages 5 to 11 (pricing includes juice and sodas but excludes tax and gratuity).
No reservations needed for the Cafe bar and lounge, ages 21 and over only.
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.
Dinner: At 2pm we will begin serving the entire a la carte Café menu.
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!
Book a daytime or Sunday wedding at Ray’s private, waterfront Northwest Room June-September 2024 and receive complimentary Smoked Scallop Skewers for you and your guests to enjoy during your reception!*
Contact our Catering team to inquire about dates and details today: rayscatering@rays.com or 206-789-6309. View floor plans, sample menus and more.
Ray’s Boathouse offers the best waterfront weddings in Seattle! With stunning water and mountains views, it’s the best wedding venue in Seattle by far.
*Offer is based on availability.
Photo by Double Coast Photography
Celebrate local craft cocktails at Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe during Seattle Cocktail Week March 3-10! We’re offering two new cocktails in our restaurants just for the occasion.
Try them both before they’re gone!
First floor Boathouse
Ray Bird in the Jungle
Ten to One white & dark rum, Aperol, chai simple, lime, pineapple, black strap bitters, large rock
Upstairs Cafe
Spill the Tea
Hibiscus tea infused Tito’s vodka, Giffard ‘Ginger of the Indies’ liqueur, lime, rocks
March is Washington Wine Month and we’re excited to share some of our current favorites with you!
Enjoy these local wines by the glass or bottle all March long in our first floor Boathouse and upstairs Cafe.
By the Glass
Gorgiste Gamay Noir Rosé
Columbia Gorge, WA 2022
Private label rosé made for Rays by Jeff Lindsay-Thorsen of WT Vintners. Dry andmineral driven with watermelon rind, tart strawberry, raspberry, and tangerine
Dunham ‘Shirley Mays’ Chardonnay
Columbia Valley, WA 2022
Beautifully balanced with just a touch of oak. Anjou pear, green apple and nectarine.
Discover more Washington wines by the glass when you come to Ray’s!
By the Bottle
Delille Chaleur Estate Blanc
Columbia Valley, WA 2022
Blend of sauvignon blanc and semillon fermented in French oak. Notes of fresh pear, roasted hazelnut and starfruit
Avennia Roussanne-Marsanne
Columbia Valley, WA 2020
Ripe pear, lemon curd, tangerine blossom crushed macadamia and toasted brioche. Rich and plush but supported by nice acidity
Poet’s Leap Dry Riesling
Columbia Valley, WA 2021
Very limited release. As opposed to the typical riesling from Poet’s Leap, this is fermented to dry. Bright minerality and crisp tropical fruit character
Cadence ‘Tapteil’ Red Blend
Red Mountain, WA 2018
Plum, black cherry, licorice, pomegranate, cocoa powder and graphite. Long finish with dark red fruits, river stones, and savory herbs.
Lobo Hills ‘Right Bank Blend
Columbia Valley, WA 2021
Blend of predominantly Merlot with Cabernet, Petit verdot and Cab Franc. Vibrant aromas of strawberry and clove then finishing with blackberry and dark chocolate.
Pedestal Merlot
Columbia Valley, WA 2018
Concentrated dark fruit aromas with wild blackberry, and chocolate covered cherry
Our first-floor Boathouse has a new menu with a bigger focus on small andshareable plates so you can mix and match to try more dishes while you dine!
We also have the main dishes you know and love like our Sablefish in Sake Kasu, Grilled Wild Alaskan King Salmon and more. After being grilled, rested andsliced even our steaks are served shareable now!
Our Happy Hour menu has also been revamped! Come check it out and join us nightly starting at 5pm. Reserve in the Boathouse today.
Shareable
PNW Mussels jalapeño-lime butter, radish, toasted baguette
PNW Manila Clams onion, celery, white wine, Old Bay, herbs, toasted baguette
Seared Diver Scallops roasted parsnips, parsnip purée, vanilla beurre blanc, chervil GF
Seared Yucatan Octopus zucchini and chickpea salad, toasted pine nuts, salsa verde GF DF
Moroccan Carrot Salad baby carrots, couscous, hazelnuts, yogurt, cilantro, garlic-harissa oil V
Steamed Alaskan Tanner Crab Clusters butter sauce, lemon GF
Crispy Fried Calamari mini sweet peppers, green goddess dressing
Crab Cakes lemon aïoli, pickled red onion, orange supremes, pea vines
Seared Asparagus parmesan vinaigrette, hazelnuts DF GF V
Crispy Brussels Sprouts muhummara, walnuts, scallions DF
Crispy Fried Yukon Gold Potatoes hollandaise, chives V
Mains
Applewood Grilled Sablefish in Sake Kasu jasmine rice, charred savoy cabbage, scallions, dashi-miso velouté
Grilled Wild Alaskan King Salmon garlic whipped potatoes, seared asparagus, cornichon-caper beurre blanc GF
House-Made Tagliatelle basil cream sauce, crispy prosciutto, peas, mint
House Smoked Sablefish gnocchi, caramelized celery root, green apple vinaigrette
Grilled Double R Ranch Hangar Steak celery root purée, roasted Brussels sprouts, sauce Bordelaise
Applewood Grilled Double R Ranch 15 oz Ribeye sautéed wild mushrooms, caféde Paris butter GF
Ray’s Boathouse elevates local, sustainable seafood with global flavors and Northwest inspiration nightly.
Classic seafood dishes with seasonal preparations in our upstairs Café overlooking Puget Sound.
Simply choose either Ray’s Boathouse or Ray’s Cafe in the first drop down, then find your table.
