Ray's Boathouse, Cafe & Catering

Ray's Boathouse, Cafe & Catering Seattle's best local seafood restaurant, 50 years strong! Located on the water's edge in Ballard.
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A quintessential Seattle dining destination, Ray's Boathouse is internationally renowned for its ultimate seafood experience and breathtaking waterfront view of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Savor sustainable seafood, local produce, organic meats, house made desserts, and Northwest-centric w**es.

A whimsical waterfront wedding at Ray’s🌿Congrats Meredith & Andy on your gorgeous day!🌊📸: PNW Wedding Photographer      ...
09/04/2026

A whimsical waterfront wedding at Ray’s🌿

Congrats Meredith & Andy on your gorgeous day!🌊

📸: PNW Wedding Photographer

Thanksgiving reservations are open!🦃Gather with friends & family to enjoy our beloved Thanksgiving buffet and 3-course m...
09/01/2026

Thanksgiving reservations are open!🦃

Gather with friends & family to enjoy our beloved Thanksgiving buffet and 3-course menu on Thursday, November 26, 2026!🍁

1st floor Boathouse - Beautiful 3-Course Thanksgiving Dinner with children’s options🍗

2nd floor Cafe - Grand Holiday Buffet for adults and children featuring a full Thanksgiving spread, fresh seafood, salads, appetizers, desserts & more🦀

Reserve at link in bio!🌊

08/28/2026

This Harbor Seal floated & swam around for an hour in front of Ray’s. Basking in the glow, surrounded by a school of fish🦭✨

🏅It’s been an honor to be one of Seattle’s James Beard award-winning restaurants!Thanks Seattle Met for shouting them al...
08/26/2026

🏅It’s been an honor to be one of Seattle’s James Beard award-winning restaurants!

Thanks Seattle Met for shouting them all out!🔥

08/25/2026

Late summer menu is packed with fresh, local Sweet Corn, Heirloom Tomatoes, Summer Squash, Herbs & more!🌽

Here’s a peek at some of our late Summer dishes at Ray’s 1st floor Boathouse🦀

Come celebrate August & soak in the stunning views with friends & family!🌊

🐟Applewood Grilled Sablefish in Sake Kasu
coconut red curry, jasmine rice, summer squash, scallions, chili oil, herbs GF/DF

🦀Dungeness Crab Cakes
sweet corn purée, corn and cherry tomato salad, cotija, scallions

🍤Green Papaya Salad
bay shrimp, cherry tomatoes, long beans, peanuts, basil, serrano peppers GF/DF

🍅Fresh Burrata
heirloom tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette, balsamic, basil, pistachio, olive oil V

Sip Summer Sangria at Ray’s!🍹Try these refreshing new cocktails (and b**r!) to celebrate the last full month of Summer!E...
08/21/2026

Sip Summer Sangria at Ray’s!🍹

Try these refreshing new cocktails (and b**r!) to celebrate the last full month of Summer!

Enjoy them on the breezy patios at Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe or in our air conditioned dining rooms🌊

2nd Floor Cafe:

🍓Pink Grapefruit & Strawberry Sangria
bright and citrus forward with just a touch of sweetness
dry rosé w**e, Giffard Pamplemousse liqueur, Aperol, vodka, lemon, grapefruit, strawberry purée, soda, rocks

🍺‘Rays of Our Lives’ Summer IPA
Stoup Brewing, Ballard
bursting with tropical flavors of passionfruit and peach
light, easy drinking IPA brewed just for us!

1st Floor Boathouse:

🍋Crop Top
a bright last word riff with a grapefruit spin
Broker’s London Dry gin, Amaro Montenegro, Giffard Pamplemousse liqueur, lemon, grapefruit & Angostura bitters, up

🥭Enter If You Dare
a little sweet, a little tart, more than a little spicy
serrano pepper infused blanco tequila, cilantro syrup, lime, mango, rocks, salt

Cafe is walk-ins for indoor & outdoor dining. Boathouse accepts reservations for indoor dining. Both decks are seated on a first come basis. Please check in with our host when you arrive!

A stunning photo finale to a beautiful wedding at Ray’s!🌊Congrats to Haylee & Patrick on their gorgeous day!🤍Click link ...
08/19/2026

A stunning photo finale to a beautiful wedding at Ray’s!🌊

Congrats to Haylee & Patrick on their gorgeous day!🤍

Click link in bio for details about weddings at Ray’s NW Room!🌅

📸Anthony Vierra of 7th Soul Photography

Address

6049 Seaview Avenue NW
Seattle, WA
98107

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 9pm
Thursday 11:30am - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 9pm
Saturday 11:30am - 9pm
Sunday 11:30am - 9pm

Telephone

+12067893770

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