Ray's Boathouse

A Seattle icon since 1973, Ray’s is renowned for its sustainable Northwest seafood, award-winning wine list, and breathtaking waterfront view of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Seasonal outdoor dining. Private dining and catering available.

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  • Phone

    (206) 789-3770

  • Website

    rays.com

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  • Type

    Seafood Restaurant

Address

6049 Seaview Ave NW Seattle , WA 98107 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 103


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Michael Todd Smith

Love this place-especially the patio in the summer. Even on cooler nights-they'll give you a blanket if it's too cold. Great for dates/visitors to the city . Wonderful food and highly recommended

Robby Delaware

Ray's Boathouse is one of the most popular places in Seattle. You can sometimes see their catering trucks driving around in Seattle. It's located right next to another popular place named Anthony's.

Vanessa Romero

The sablefish on bed of jasmine rice with grilled Bok Choy was hands down the best thing I've ever put in my mouth!! I ate it so slow bc I didn't want it to go away. It's a must try!

Ralph Meyer

Our Christmas Dinner was at Ray's Boathouse and vaccine records were required to attend. We had a family group of six and had a nice U shaped booth to accommodate the group. Good food and service.

Tina Bradford

Fabulous iconic waterfront eatery . The oysters are wonderful, as are the salads and don’t miss the halibut , salmon , rockfish or sablefish . The calamari excellent too.

MAQ

A must while in Seattle. Been there several times. Their salmon is really good. Try the salmon burger ????????

Roger Schonfeld

Fantastic salmon . In August oyster selection was poor and staff understanding of them was limited. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous views . Downstairs outdated. Wish we had done the casual upstairs.

Jonathan Yagel

LL: "One of my favorite spots for sunset over the water - Order a Mac+Jacks if you want to have the best beer of your life!"

Denise F

This place is all about the view , the flavor is not that amazing for the $.The smoked???? was delicious, but salmon and pasta with???? were just OK. Well if I pay that $for a rest. I usually expect more

Eve

Fantastic service upstairs at the bar & with the hostess . Beautifully cooked Halibut and pulled pork sandwich w/sweet potato fries.Need to go back on a clear, sunny day

Robert Durbin

Sablefish is amazing. Texture like butter and flavor, a constant favorite... Housemade bloodmary, excellent Marguerita with spicy infused yummy ness. Posted while holding down the mayorship ;)

Drew Milam

Go upstairs for more casual dining and try to catch happy hour in the bar . Gets really busy in the summer on nice days!

Clara T

Served in the Bar * 4:00 - 6:00 PM Everyday and 9:00 - 10:00 PM Sunday - Thursday, 9:00 - 11:00 PM Friday & Saturday *Now serving Happy Hour in the entire dining room & deck on TUESDAYS from 4-6pm

Katarina T

Their sablefish will always be one of my favorite meals! Downstairs if you're feeling fancy , and upstairs for a casual summer lunch or dinner . Don't miss out on the view !

Susan Migas Dolce

Get the local grilled salmon or halibut . Awesome. The Jean Paul Gamay is wonderful. The downstairs bar has a great view and friendly staff .

Frank Devin

Love the sable fish dish and always choose the cafe rather than the dinning room which IMO was ruined with the remodel.

Erwin

Beautiful views on the sound, great seafood . Salmon martini was unique, King Salmon was legit.

Jim Anderson

Try the Fresh Grilled Alaskan Halibut - Grilled Alaskan Halibut , braised leek mashed potatoes , roasted tomato beurre blanc, chives on Small Plates menu

Brian Flock

The clam chowder is awesome, and come at sunset for an awesome view . In the summer sit on the deck.

Steve Krall

The location is great for sunsets . Clam chowder is excellent. Enjoy seasonal menus . Celebrate both solstices at Ray's

Stefan Yordanov

Shrimps were great and Alaskan Halibut was 'kin' delicious

Barry Austin

The best eating place in the world ! Hands down !

In Ballard

One of the best views InBallard!! Beautiful dining room down stairs and an unforgettable hour hour upstairs!

Almu

I love the clams and the crab artichoke dip ! Great views

Jim Anderson

Try the Sablefish - Chatham Strait Sablefish in Sake Kasu, jasmine rice , honey soy, scallion oil on Small Plates menu

Neil Buckman

Ask the waiter for salmon recommendations. They have a great variety.

Sonja Bojko

The mussels were genius! Sitting outside was just the right setting.

Clara T

Served in the Bar * 4:00 - 6:00 PM Everyday and 9:00 - 10:00 PM Sunday - Thursday, 9:00 - 11:00 PM Friday & Saturday

Seattle Happy Hour

Ray's Cafe offers happy hour beyond the bar to the entire dinning room & deck on Tuesday from 4 - 6 pm! #cheers http://ow.ly/aOyUi

Jim Anderson

Try the Chocolate and Cherry Tart - Chocolate Cherry Tart : cherry jam , chocolate filling, pistachios

Rick Gregory

Sun? Check. IPA ? Check. Seafood ? Check. A perfect place to kill a couple of hours

Robby Delaware

Ray's Boathouse, which is most certainly worth a visit if you've never been, is re-opening after a months long remodeling job. Read more

Anthony Mason

Try Ray's seafood salad , it has all manner of delicious seafood piled on top.

Brett Greene

Come for amazing seafood . Stay for the view .

Alice Ferris

Try the Sablefish - Chatham Strait Sablefish in Sake Kasu, jasmine rice , honey soy, scallion oil on Small Plates menu

Alice Ferris

Try the Chocolate and Cherry Tart - Chocolate Cherry Tart : cherry jam , chocolate filling, pistachios

Sona

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Sandro Di Simplicio

Expensive but possibly the best fish restaurant I've ever been to

Eric Munn

If you're eating past 7pm, bring sunglasses as the sun will be right in your eyes.

Aveena Mathew

crab cakes are amazing!

Stephanie Costa

Dining room can get terribly sunny at sunset ! Sunglasses kinda clash with the decor and level of dining, but most Seattleites don't mind!

John Melton

The King Salmon , & the mussels were excellent!

Carlos Butler

Great views . The salmon was terrific.

Sophie Rehel

Love the bar . The gougères and paella are amazing!

Paula Yanagimoto

The scallops are awesome! Great 52nd Anniversary dinner !!

Seattle Happy Hour

Love @raysboathouse late happy hour ! Sun-Thurs 9-10 pm, Fri- Sat 9-11 pm! http://ow.ly/aOyOz

xingxing chen

"Stylish and protective - love my Prada PR24XS Sunglasses for Women!"variousboutique.com

Greg Wetzel

Great selection of wines , especially half bottles. They actually have Vieux Telegraphe and Puligny-Montrachet by the 1/2 bottle!

Jim Anderson

Try the Dirty Chopin Martini - I LOVE Caper Berries in a frosty martini .

Beni Chhun

Seafood ! Halibut and sable in particular!

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