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Shellfest Returns to Ray’s Café Jan. 17-31!

Shellfest is back this winter at Ray’s Café from Wednesday, January 17 through Wednesday, January 31! Our Executive Chef Paul Duncan has created a delicious, limited-time Shellfest menu featuring an array of fresh, local shellfish including oysters, snow crab, clams, shrimp and more in our upstairs Café. Enjoy them while they last and try them all from January …

Give the Gift of Ray’s this Holiday Season!

Give the gift of gorgeous Pacific Northwest views and fresh, local seafood this holiday season with a gift card from Ray’s, Seattle’s favorite seafood restaurant! Now through December 31, 2017 you’ll receive a $20 gift card for every $100 spent on gift cards at Ray’s! Gift cards can be used in the Boathouse, Café and towards Ray’s merchandise …

Announcing the Winner of ‘Dinner for a Year’ at Ray’s!

Congratulations to longtime Ray’s guests Jerome Cathey and his wife Janice! Pictured above with our GM and Co-owner Douglas Zellers. Thank you to everyone who participated in our Win Dinner for a Year at Ray’s contest. Stay tuned for more exciting events in 2018 as we celebrate our 45th year!

Toast to a New Year at Ray’s Dec. 31 & Jan. 1!

Celebrate the start of a brand new year at Ray’s! Gather your friends and family on New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31 for a perfect dinner before a night on the town or cozy evening watching fireworks on TV. The Boathouse will serve its full menu of fresh, local seafood, including chilled Northwest Oysters, Wild …

Gingerbread House Decorating Party at Ray’s Cafe Dec. 10!

Gather the family and join us at Ray’s Café for a DIY holiday Gingerbread House Decorating Party on Sunday, December 10 at 12pm and 4pm! This event is all ages and includes graham crackers and decorating supplies for each guest to build-their-own gingerbread house. Festivities will take place on Ray’s winterized Café patio, completely enclosed and heated. Food and drinks …

Announcing our Guest Favorite Menu Nov. 15-21

Drumroll please! After sorting through your emails, tweets, comments and survey answers, we are pleased to present our Guest Favorite Menu! This 3-course menu showcases your all-time favorite Ray’s appetizer, entrees and dessert from our 44-year history. This limited-time menu will be offered a la carte in the Boathouse and Cafe from Wednesday, November 15 until Tuesday, November …

Celebrate Christmas at Ray’s Dec. 24 & 25!

Experience our snow-capped mountain views and fresh, local seafood this Christmas! Join us in the Boathouse or Cafe on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24 and Christmas Day, Monday, December 25. The Boathouse will feature a holiday-inspired three-course menu with choice of starter, entree and seasonal dessert for $60, as well as its regular dinner menu, on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 2 …

Sold Out – Thanksgiving 2017

We are currently sold out for Thanksgiving 2017 in the Boathouse and Cafe. We apologize if we were not able to accommodate your reservations this year but please join us for Christmas Eve and Day in either venue!  

Win Dinner for a Year at Ray’s Nov. 1-21!

This November, as we look forward to 2018 and turning 45, we want to pause for a moment to celebrate the past, present and future of Ray’s, with you our beloved guests. From November 1-21 enjoy three weeks of special menus that throwback to memorable moments and eras in our history. It will conclude with …

Reeling in the years at Ray’s by Russ Wohlers

Ray’s started with the small kernel of an idea that salmon and other fish could be broiled just like a steak on a beach bonfire grill, after reeling it into the boat from a good day of fishing. Then came halibut, lingcod, sable fish, oysters, mussels and clams. Excellent seafood that could be cooked in …

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Mother’s Day at Ray’s 2025!

Celebrate your mother and the mother figures in your life on Sunday, May 11, 2025 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 …

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