Category: Media & Events

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 …

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 …

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 …

People Magazine Names Ray’s Most Popular Restaurant in WA!

We are so honored to receive the Most Popular Restaurant in Washington from People Magazine’s “Favorite Restaurants in Every State” 2017 and in Zagat’s “50 States 50 Favorite Restaurants” 2017 article! Thank you to our amazing guests for your continued support!

Fresh Fish Series: Last of season Copper River Coho at Ray’s

The summer fresh season is winding down for this year’s Fresh Fish Series, but we’re going out with a bang! Our friends in Alaska, Mike and Nelly Hand of Drifters Fish will be setting nets on the Copper River Delta searching for the last of this year’s salmon species to swim up the river, and be delivered to …

Sip & Savor Oregon Pinot Noir this Fall at Ray’s!

Welcome to Fall at Ray’s! As the seasons start to change, we find ourselves at Ray’s looking for wines and flavors that capture this unique time of year. And nothing encapsulates the change of season quite like pinot noir. The bright fruit flavors and acidity of pinot noir pair perfectly with a variety of seafood, …

Bring Ray’s Catering to your home!

Bring Ray’s into your home this fall to cater Dinner Parties, Galas, School Fundraising Dinners, Cocktail Parties and special gatherings! Our talented catering team brings you Ray’s signature service, fresh local seafood, wine from our award-winning lists, cocktails and more. We create custom menus for breakfast, lunch or dinner events, or keep it simple with bites and …

The Legend of Julia Child at Ray’s August 11-13

Ray’s has had the opportunity to serve some incredible individuals and organizations throughout the years. One of the most memorable was the larger-than-life Julia Child. Yes, the Julia Child. Back in 1990 Ray’s Boathouse cooked and served dinner to Julia while on a visit to Seattle. Julia & Russ Wohlers (founding partner) in 1990 Reflecting …

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Thanksgiving at Ray’s 2024!

Update: 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 and …

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day at Ray’s!

Join us at Ray’s for festive Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining! Our first floor Boathouse and second floor Cafe will be serving up your favorite dishes and seasonal specials on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25, 2024! Reservations are available now and strongly encouraged for both dates for groups of 10 people or fewer (including highchairs): Reserve Boathouse Christmas Eve Reserve Boathouse Christmas Day Reserve …

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