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1st Ballard Beer Awards at Ray’s Cafe – Jan 14-Feb 14!

Vote for your Favorite Ballard Brew! Ray’s is thrilled to bring you the first Ballard Beer Awards voted by the people! In 1982 Paul Shipman started Redhook Brewery in a fire hall in Ballard. Later that year Ray’s Executive Chef Russ Wohlers, and Paul carried the first keg of Redhook into Ray’s and we’ve been …

Shellfest Returns in the Cafe January 4th-31st!

Ray’s is celebrating shellfish season this January! Join us in the Cafe to enjoy a variety of specially prepared shrimp, crab and oyster dishes, only available January 4-31. It’s the perfect time for the novice shellfish eater to try something new, and shellfish lovers to go enjoy their favorites. We’ll feature rotating wine and cocktail …

Give the Gift of Ray’s & Earn Rewards!

Give the gift that never goes out of style – gift cards from Ray’s, Seattle’s most beloved seafood restaurant! For every $100 you spend on gift cards in December, you’ll receive a free $20 card for yourself – it’s like two presents in one! Perfect for friends, family or co-workers, everyone loves the gift of fresh, Northwest …

Holiday Parties & Events at Ray’s!

We know the holidays are hectic and filled with extra plans and busy weekends. Let Ray’s Catering take the stress of planning holiday events and seasonal gatherings off your plate! At Ray’s, we’re gearing up for the season and putting together a special menu with many delicious options for your guests… and less decisions for you! Whether …

Betz Family Winery Dinner at Ray’s Oct. 16!

Ray’s Fall Forage Wine Dinner with Betz Family Winery Join us at Ray’s on Friday, October 16, 2015 for our Fall Forage Wine Dinner, highlighting the best of our Feast of the Fall Forage menu along with hand-selected wines from award-winning, locally-owned and operated Betz Family Winery. The five-course dinner features a bountiful harvest from some …

New Game Day Menu & Hours at Ray’s Cafe

Starting Sunday, September 20th, we’ll be opening the Cafe early for game day! Join us at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday in the Cafe lounge and top deck through the fall and winter. We’ve added more flatscreens and a Game Day Menu to start the festivities early! Menu runs 9:30-11:30 a.m. until our regular lunch menu …

Feast of the Fall Forage Sept. 14 – Oct. 11 at Ray’s

Ray’s Boathouse is excited to present our Feast of the Fall Forage, celebrating the Pacific Northwest’s beautiful fall bounty from land to sea! For four weeks, from September 14 through October 11, we will highlight local purveyors who work tirelessly to forage the Northwest for the best product available. Each week Ray’s will feature a special …

Sustainable Seafood Week at Ray’s

Sustainable Seafood Week Seattle is on now through August 8th! There are multiple events plus a citywide Sustainable Seafood Week Dine Out celebration at dozens of Seattle restaurants including Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe! Join us for lunch or dinner in the Cafe and dinner in the Boathouse daily. Celebrate with us all week and enjoy …

Shellfish Recipes From Bite of Seattle

Ray’s Executive Chef Paul Duncan and his team had the pleasure of participating in the Bite of Seattle’s Alley to benefit Food Lifeline last weekend. Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe helped raise thousands of dollars for Food Lifeline, met some great folks and fed a crowd with our Smoked Salmon Sliders: house-smoked salmon, scallion aioli, red …

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 …

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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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