Ray’s Herradura Double Barrel Reposado Is Here!

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Ray’s Herradura Double Barrel Reposado Is Here!

Ray’s Boathouse on the shores of Ballard has always been a special place in special location that produces something that speaks to our specific area of the planet. We consistently seek to bring this uniqueness forward to our guests so they may experience what our little part of the globe has to offer in its …

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month our Executive Sous Chef Gustavo Guerra has prepared some incredible specials hailing from Veracruz, Mexico. The flavors and traditions of these dishes date back over 200 years and are still beloved today. Rotating specials will be offered daily in our upstairs Cafe and first floor Boathouse from Sunday, September 15 through …

Get to Know Long Live the Kings

Did you know Ray’s has partnered with local salmon non-profit Long Live the Kings for nearly seven years? It’s an incredible cause and one that we look forward to supporting every year. This small but mighty team has been working hard since 1986 to ensure our local salmon and steelhead populations grow and thrive for future generations. They combine innovative …

Ray’s Apparel Holiday Sale!

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 …

Hispanic Heritage Month Specials with Chef Gus

Ray’s Executive Sous Chef Gustavo Guerra hails from Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico and he’s graciously whipped up his Pollo en Mole Oaxaqueño in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! This limited quantity dish will be available in the Boathouse and Café starting Friday, September 15 until it’s gone! Pollo en Mole Oaxaqueño pan seared chicken …

Ray’s Boathouse Toasts 50 Years With Ste. Michelle Via Historic Tasting

Article reprinted with permission from Great Northwest Wine. April 4, 2023 by Eric Degerman Douglas Zellers, co-owner and general manager of Ray’s Boathouse in Seattle, orchestrated a tasting of Ste. Michelle red wines that would have been on the wine list in the early days of his restaurant that opened in 1973. (Photo courtesy of …

Kicking Off 50 Years of Ray’s!

June 23, 2023 will mark 50 incredible years of service at Ray’s Boathouse. It’s an understatement to say that a lot has happened in Seattle over the past 50 years as our community grew into its own as a destination full of great things to do for visitors from all over the world, including sport fishing. In the …

Ray’s Chef at Feast on the Farm Sept. 24!

Ray’s Executive Chef Kevin Murray will be cooking the the main course at Stewardship Partners‘ ‘Feast on the Farm’ annual fundraiser! Join us September 24 from 4-8 pm at Griffin Creek Farm for a magical night of food, wine and live music to raise funds for Stewardship Partners’ incredible work. A limited number of tickets remain. Click here …

Join us at the WA Winemaker Picnic August 12!

Ray’s is proud to be the marquee restaurant at the Auction of Washington Wines’ Winemaker Picnic & Barrel Auction on Friday, August 12! Get your tickets here today to join us that evening at Chateau Ste. Michelle and help raise funds for Seattle Children’s Hospital and WSU Viticulture & Enology while tasting incredible Washington wines and …

Happy New Year!

  Community Spirit in 2020 & Looking Ahead to 2021 As we enter the New Year, I wish to take this time to reflect on some wonderful things that our community helped make happen in 2020. I hope to convey my gratitude for all of the hard work and dedication that our guests, team, fishers, …

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Thanksgiving 2025 at Ray’s!

Join us for Seattle’s beloved Thanksgiving tradition at Ray’s Boathouse and Cafe on Thursday, November 27, 2025! 1st floor Boathouse – Beautiful 3-Course Thanksgiving Dinner from Chef Kevin with children’s options. 2nd floor Cafe – Grand Holiday Thanksgiving Buffet for adults and children featuring a full Thanksgiving spread, fresh seafood, salads, appetizers, desserts and more. RESERVE BOATHOUSE (1st …

Bristol Bay Salmon Week 2025!

Celebrate Bristol Bay Salmon Week on the Ballard waterfront at Ray’s Boathouse! Wild sockeye salmon from Bristol Bay have a distinctive wild flavor and ruby red flesh. At Ray’s, Seattle’s best waterfront restaurant, we honor the hardworking fisher people of Alaska, by simply grilling this beautiful fish over applewood with salt and pepper, to let …

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