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Oysters & Bubbly All February at Ray’s!

Bring on February! The perfect month to indulge in fresh, Washington oysters at Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe. Facts: icy winter waters produce plumper oysters, that are richer in flavor and ideal for slurping by the dozen. So grab your date or group of friends and join us at Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe for Bubbles & …

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Try Ray’s Delicious Non Alcoholic Cocktails for Dry January!

Spice up your Dry or Damp January with zero proof cocktails at Ray’s Cafe in Ballard! The perfect drinks if you’re eliminating or cutting back alcohol but craving something more complex. Garden Party We take Seedlip Garden NA spirit and turn it up with lime, pineapple and jalapeño for a sipper that’s herbal & refreshing …

Sip on New Fall Cocktails at Ray’s!

Our talented bar team has created a new lineup of Fall cocktails to complement our newest menu items! Sip them at Ray’s daily. Cheers! Ray’s Cafe Back in My Day Old Forester 100 Proof Rye Whiskey, Letterpress nocino, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, maple syrup, angostura, large rock Jalisco Old Fashioned Campo Bravo reposado tequila, Amaro Montenegro, …

Sip on New Summer Cocktails at Ray’s!

It’s not summer until you’ve had cocktails at Ray’s! And luckily we’ve got some exciting new additions in our first floor Boathouse and upstairs Cafe. Cheers! Cafe The Tiki Drink  Don Q white rum, Planteray dark rum, Amaro Montenegro, St. Elizabeth’s allspice dram, lime, pineapple, float of Gosling’s black seal rum, rocks, adorable umbrellaHot Girl …

Fresh Wild Alaskan Halibut is Here!

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 …

Celebrating 50 Years this June!

We’re 50!! Thank you to everyone who has spent the last six months celebrating with us (and to many, the last 50 years). This June we’re diving into our 50th summer season so grateful for this community. Though our roots in Ballard date back to the 1930s, the Boathouse and Cafe that you all know and love …

Seattle Cocktail Week at Ray’s March 26-April 2!

Join us at Ray’s to imbibe during Seattle Cocktail Week! From March 26-April 2 we’ll be offering four special cocktails created by Ray’s bartender LeAnne Burk, so make sure to join us in the Boathouse or Cafe to try them all! Foreign Relations Monkey 47 Gin, yuzu, lime leaf, simple, topped with bubbles Checking Out Plantation Stiggins pineapple rum, Plantation …

February Seafood Spotlight: Olympia Oysters & Schramsberg

This February we’re celebrating oysters as part of our 50th anniversary guest favorites! Specifically we’re showcasing Olympia oysters paired perfectly with Schramsberg sparkling wine. A match made in seafood heaven! Ray’s has a long history with Olympia oysters — the only oyster truly native to the West coast, that was incredibly abundant but fell victim to over-harvesting and became …

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Shellfest Returns January 5 to Ray’s Cafe!

We’re thrilled to kick off 2022 with the return of our beloved Shellfest in the Cafe! Join us starting Wednesday, January 5 to enjoy new selections of delicious shellfish dishes created by our Executive Chef Kevin Murray and team. Menu items include the following with new dishes popping up at the chef’s whim: Alaskan Spot Prawn Appetizer shell on salt …

New! Virtual Wedding Tours at Ray’s

Weddings are returning to Ray’s in 2021 and looking ahead to 2022! If you or someone you know is looking for a stunning wedding experience we have created a series of virtual tours that highlight different elements of our gorgeous Northwest Room venue and catering offerings. View our five virtual tours including a Ray’s Virtual Wedding …

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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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