Category: Events

Sustainable Seafood at Ray’s

Did you know that 90 percent of the world’s fisheries are either fully fished or overfished? Ray’s Boathouse and Café has been committed to sustainable seafood practices since we opened 42 years ago as a local seafood restaurant in Ballard. We have always prided ourselves on purchasing from local fisherman and family-owned businesses that care …

13th Annual Rose’ Revival & Other Cool Whites

  Thurs. June 18th, 2015 Ray’s Boathouse 6049 Seaview Ave NW Seattle, WA 6 – 9 pm ~ $35 *Special VIP early entry at 5 pm for $50 What could be more summer than sipping tasty rose’ and white wines on the beautiful deck of at Ray’s Boathouse watching the sun set over the Olympic …

Support (RED) at Ray’s

Ray’s Café is participating in this month’s (RED) campaign to support the fight against global AIDS. The EAT (RED). DRINK (RED). Save Lives. campaign runs June 1-30 and Ray’s Café will be joining hundreds of restaurants from around the country to offer (RED) specials with proceeds benefitting AIDS research and support. Join us in the Cafe …

Ray’s Hosts Woodward Canyon Winery – Winemaker Dinner

    Don’t miss out on Woodward Canyon’s Winemaker Dinner! Join us at Ray’s Boathouse as we celebrate Woodward Canyon and the pioneering efforts of Rick and Darcey Small. Chef Paul Duncan will prepare five courses of classic Northwest cuisine showcasing the Washington heritage that both Ray’s and Woodward Canyon are proud to share. The …

Get “Shell-Fish” in January!

Are you a shellfish fanatic? Join us in the Café to celebrate the bounty of the Pacific Northwest for a two-week celebration January 19-31 of what Ray’s does best! Chef de Cuisine Paul Duncan presents “Shell-Fest 2015”with a dozen of your favorite shellfish dishes: Full Pound Steamed Manila Clams – Pork belly, vermouth, butter, chives 7/14 Penn Cove Mussels Marinara – Fresh basil, …

Start Your New Year’s Eve Right at Ray’s!

There’s plenty of excitement to experience in Seattle on New Year’s Eve, so be sure you fuel up before the festivities begin! To help you get a great start on ringing in the New Year, we’re offering several festive menu choices in the Boathouse that are perfect for celebrating with your friends and family. Click here …

Chef Paul Featured at DeLille Cellars and AWW Wine Gala

Ray’s Chef de Cuisine Paul Duncan will be featured at two exciting local events this summer, so please be sure to come say hello if you are at either event! Celebrate Bastille Day at DeLille Cellars Chateau Sunday July 13 at One if by Land, Two (three and four) if by Sea, DeLille’s 20th annual celebration …

Celebrate Father’s Day and Support the Ballard Food Bank!

What do dads really want for Father’s Day? A recent study showed that fathers want quality time with their family and prefer gifts that don’t cost anything.  So this year, Ray’s Boathouse has created the perfect opportunity for you to make dad’s wishes come true! To celebrate Father’s Day (June 15), Ray’s Boathouse and Sutter …

It’s “Home Sweet Ballard” for April Brewmasters Dinner

“Home Sweet Ballard” is the theme for the April 13 Brewmasters Dinner at Ray’s Cafe, as we feature five talented breweries from our own Ballard neighborhood! The dinner features one seating at 6:00 pm in the Cafe, and guests will be greeted with a glass of Seattle Cider Company Semi Sweet Hard Cider upon arrival. Brewmasters from …

Family Wineries of Washington Post Harvest Party Nov. 6

We are proud to host the Family Wineries of Washington Post Harvest Party on Wed. Nov. 6 from 6-9pm in the Northwest Room here at Ray’s. Please come join us as we celebrate the harvest just passed and hear about the vintage from those who lived it!  Click here for tickets ($55). Join some of Washington …

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Thanksgiving at Ray’s 2024!

PLEASE NOTE: Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe is sold out for Thanksgiving Day 2024. You can join our waitlist if you click the reservation links below.  Thank you!   Join us for Thanksgiving at Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe on Thursday, November 28, 2024! Our upstairs Cafe will be serving a signature holiday buffet throughout the restaurant and bar and our Boathouse will offer a seasonal Fall-inspired 3-course menu …

Bristol Bay Salmon Week November 18-23!

Join us for Bristol Bay Salmon Week now through November 23, 2024! Try our delicious fresh sheet special in both our first floor Boathouse and upstairs Café, featuring wild Bristol Bay Sockeye from Alaska. Grilled Wild Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon creamy polenta, sautéed kale and mushrooms, sherry-beurre blanc, goat cheese, toasted walnuts. GF This week …

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