Celebrate local craft cocktails at Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe during Seattle Cocktail Week March 3-10! We’re offering two new cocktails in our restaurants just for the occasion.
Try them both before they’re gone!
First floor Boathouse
Ray Bird in the Jungle
Ten to One white & dark rum, Aperol, chai simple, lime, pineapple, black strap bitters, large rock
Upstairs Cafe
Spill the Tea
Hibiscus tea infused Tito’s vodka, Giffard ‘Ginger of the Indies’ liqueur, lime, rocks
March is Washington Wine Month and we’re excited to share some of our current favorites with you!
Enjoy these local wines by the glass or bottle all March long in our first floor Boathouse and upstairs Cafe.
By the Glass
Gorgiste Gamay Noir Rosé
Columbia Gorge, WA 2022
Private label rosé made for Rays by Jeff Lindsay-Thorsen of WT Vintners. Dry andmineral driven with watermelon rind, tart strawberry, raspberry, and tangerine
Dunham ‘Shirley Mays’ Chardonnay
Columbia Valley, WA 2022
Beautifully balanced with just a touch of oak. Anjou pear, green apple and nectarine.
Discover more Washington wines by the glass when you come to Ray’s!
By the Bottle
Delille Chaleur Estate Blanc
Columbia Valley, WA 2022
Blend of sauvignon blanc and semillon fermented in French oak. Notes of fresh pear, roasted hazelnut and starfruit
Avennia Roussanne-Marsanne
Columbia Valley, WA 2020
Ripe pear, lemon curd, tangerine blossom crushed macadamia and toasted brioche. Rich and plush but supported by nice acidity
Poet’s Leap Dry Riesling
Columbia Valley, WA 2021
Very limited release. As opposed to the typical riesling from Poet’s Leap, this is fermented to dry. Bright minerality and crisp tropical fruit character
Cadence ‘Tapteil’ Red Blend
Red Mountain, WA 2018
Plum, black cherry, licorice, pomegranate, cocoa powder and graphite. Long finish with dark red fruits, river stones, and savory herbs.
Lobo Hills ‘Right Bank Blend
Columbia Valley, WA 2021
Blend of predominantly Merlot with Cabernet, Petit verdot and Cab Franc. Vibrant aromas of strawberry and clove then finishing with blackberry and dark chocolate.
Pedestal Merlot
Columbia Valley, WA 2018
Concentrated dark fruit aromas with wild blackberry, and chocolate covered cherry
Our first-floor Boathouse has a new menu with a bigger focus on small andshareable plates so you can mix and match to try more dishes while you dine!
We also have the main dishes you know and love like our Sablefish in Sake Kasu, Grilled Wild Alaskan King Salmon and more. After being grilled, rested andsliced even our steaks are served shareable now!
Our Happy Hour menu has also been revamped! Come check it out and join us nightly starting at 5pm. Reserve in the Boathouse today.
Shareable
PNW Mussels jalapeño-lime butter, radish, toasted baguette
PNW Manila Clams onion, celery, white wine, Old Bay, herbs, toasted baguette
Seared Diver Scallops roasted parsnips, parsnip purée, vanilla beurre blanc, chervil GF
Seared Yucatan Octopus zucchini and chickpea salad, toasted pine nuts, salsa verde GF DF
Moroccan Carrot Salad baby carrots, couscous, hazelnuts, yogurt, cilantro, garlic-harissa oil V
Steamed Alaskan Tanner Crab Clusters butter sauce, lemon GF
Crispy Fried Calamari mini sweet peppers, green goddess dressing
Crab Cakes lemon aïoli, pickled red onion, orange supremes, pea vines
Seared Asparagus parmesan vinaigrette, hazelnuts DF GF V
Crispy Brussels Sprouts muhummara, walnuts, scallions DF
Crispy Fried Yukon Gold Potatoes hollandaise, chives V
Mains
Applewood Grilled Sablefish in Sake Kasu jasmine rice, charred savoy cabbage, scallions, dashi-miso velouté
Grilled Wild Alaskan King Salmon garlic whipped potatoes, seared asparagus, cornichon-caper beurre blanc GF
House-Made Tagliatelle basil cream sauce, crispy prosciutto, peas, mint
House Smoked Sablefish gnocchi, caramelized celery root, green apple vinaigrette
Grilled Double R Ranch Hangar Steak celery root purée, roasted Brussels sprouts, sauce Bordelaise
Applewood Grilled Double R Ranch 15 oz Ribeye sautéed wild mushrooms, caféde Paris butter GF
We’re thrilled to reopen our first-floor Boathouse on Saturday, February 17 at 5pm!
Book a post-Valentine’s date or a night out at Seattle’s best seafood restaurant and join us back here for your favorite Ray’s dishes like Wild PNW King Salmon, Applewood Grilled Sake Kasu, Dungeness Crab Cakes, salads, steak, pasta, dessert and so much more!
Don’t forget a bottle from our award-winning wine list.
Reserve in the Boathouse today. See you soon!
Join Ray’s for a delicious Easter brunch or dinner on Sunday, March 31, 2024! Our first floor Boathouse will serve brunch with a la carte guest favorites and a spring-inspired 3-course dinner menu.
Easter reservations are strongly encouraged and available on RESY! We can accommodate parties of 10 people or fewer, including high chairs.
Reserve Easter in our first floor Boathouse
BOATHOUSE BRUNCH
10:30am (first seating) to 3pm (last seating).
A La Carte Boathouse Easter Brunch Menu:
Smaller
Shareable
Mains
BOATHOUSE DINNER
3pm (first seating) to 8pm (last seating)
Enjoy our normal a la carte dinner menu alongside a $75.00 Easter inspired 3-course dinner menu of appetizer, entrée and dessert (beverages, tax and gratuity not included).
3-course Boathouse Easter Dinner Menu
choice of one from each section
Appetizers
Entrees
Desserts
Full children’s menu available all day in the Boathouse.
Boathouse Bar has limited seating and will be offered on a first come basis for ages 21 and over only. The Bar is open from 10:30am (first seating) to 8pm (last seating).
CAFE
Enjoy our Cafe grand holiday buffet from 9am (first seating) to 8pm (last seating) for $85 per person including coffee, juice and sodas (excluding tax and gratuity). Children 5 to 11 years of age $35.
Menu
Complete range of appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts, plus Ray’s traditional carving and shellfish action stations featuring Northwest seafood. Breakfast items will be served on the buffet until 3pm then we will transition to a dinner buffet until 9pm.
The Cafe Bar will be open from 9am (first seating) to 8pm (last seating) and is seated on a first come basis. Cafe Bar is 21 and over only.
Try these delicious, guest-favorite hot cocktails from our talented bar team and stay nice and cozy while we’re closed this month. Cheers!
Ray’s Hot Buttered Rum
Buttered Rum Mix
Blend together with kitchen aid or similar device.
Build your cocktail:
In a mug combine rum and butter mix, top with hot water and stir to mix until combined. Serve hot and top with whipped cream. Enjoy!
Ray’s Blueberry Mulled Wine
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries and sugar. Cook until lightly simmering, about 5 minutes.
Puree blueberry mixture until smooth, then add in cloves, allspice, cadamom, and cinnamon. Continue lightly simmering for 30 minutes.
Pour wine into the pot and reduce heat to a very slow simmer for 30 minutes.
Strain and serve warm with a cinnamon stick and blue berries.
Come dine with us on New Year’s Eve and take in the gorgeous views as you toast to 2024!
Ray’s first floor Boathouse and second floor Cafe will be serving the last day of our Steakhouse Pop-Up menu along with the two specials below (our normal menus are also available) on Sunday, December 31.
New Year’s Eve Specials 2023
View our full Steakhouse Menu here!
Reservations for both restaurants are strongly encouraged!
BOATHOUSE HOURS (first floor)
5pm (first seating) to 9pm (last seating). Reserve your table.
CAFE HOURS (second floor)
11:30am (first seating) to 8pm (last seating). Reserve your table.
We’re Open New Year’s Day!
Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe will be open regular hours on New Year’s Day Monday, January 1! Join us starting at 11:30am in the Cafe for Bloody Mary’s, Fish & Chips, Clam Chowder and all of your favorites. The Boathouse will open at 5pm for hay hour and dinner. Cheers!
We’re beefing up our menus this December!
Our Steakhouse Pop-Up features a limited number of steaks per day served with classic steakhouse sides and option to add special sauces or compound butters.
These specials are available now through December 31 in our first floor Boathouse and upstairs Cafe!
Reserve your table today in the Boathouse, our Cafe is walk-ins only (except on select holidays).
Ray’s Steakhouse Menu
Grilled RR Ranch Steak
(served with demi-glace and seared broccolini)
Sauce/Butter Add-ons
Sides
Plus… we’re hearing rumblings of an off-menu, house-ground burger. Come in to check it out!
Take 20% off all Ray’s apparel now through December 31!
Our current apparel line up will be gone January 1 so make sure to stock up on this commemorative gear including our retro hoody, beanies and more before it’s too late!
This cozy, quality gear is the perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer for all the Ray’s fans in your life. And we’re offering 20% off as a token of our appreciation for 50 incredible years!
Shop now and use code Rays20 at checkout to get 20% off your entire order of our 50th anniversary retail collection through Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 11:59pm PST!
Shop today before this limited edition merch is gone for good!
We’re celebrating fresh, PNW shellfish this November with our annual Shellfest! Available in the Boathouse & Cafe daily now through November 30 – try them all!
Shellfest Menu
Fried Coconut Shrimp
thai chili dipping sauce DF $14
Baked Oysters
lime-seaweed butter, pickled sea beans GF $5/each
Oysters on the Half Shell
with shallot mignonette GF/DF $4/each
Black Pepper Tanner Crab
jasmine rice, steamed bok choy, scallion $36
Ray’s Boathouse elevates local, sustainable seafood with global flavors and Northwest inspiration nightly.
Classic seafood dishes with seasonal preparations in our upstairs Café overlooking Puget Sound.
Simply choose either Ray’s Boathouse or Ray’s Cafe in the first drop down, then find your table.