Fall at Ray’s Boathouse: Cozy Dining, Fresh Seafood, Stunning Views

Fall at Ray’s Boathouse: Cozy Dining, Fresh Seafood, Stunning Views

October 1, 2025

Grab your favorite sweater and head to Ray’s to experience Fall at Seattle’s best waterfront restaurant—thank you Seattle Times for naming us the city’s favorite once again! Crisp breezes, golden sunsets, cozy blankets, and a glass of wine pair perfectly with our seasonal seafood dishes and warm hospitality.

Chef Kevin and our talented culinary team have created new Fall menus for both our 1st floor Boathouse and 2nd floor Café, highlighting the best of the Pacific Northwest this season.

Whether you’re planning a relaxed lunch, award-winning happy hour, or a memorable dinner, Ray’s is your go-to Seattle restaurant for every occasion. Join us daily for:

  • 2nd Floor Café – Walk-in casual dining for lunch, happy hour, and dinner starting at 11:30am. Plus, enjoy the covered and heated deck (open weather permitting) for unbeatable views of Shilshole Bay.

Pacific Northwest Manila Clams
house-smoked bacon, leek, white wine, cream, apple cider, butter, herbs, toasted baguette

Lacinato Kale Salad
sliced apples, pickled shallots, candied pecans, maple-balsamic vinaigrette GF/DF

Seared Oregon Albacore Cobb Salad

Pan Seared Fresh Wild Alaskan Halibut
Uli’s chorizo, corona beans, white wine, kale, cherry tomatoes GF

Fusilli Pasta
creamy tomato sauce, Grana Padano, basil

  • 1st Floor Boathouse – Elegant seafood dining with happy hour and dinner service starting at 5pm daily.

Arugula Salad
Honeycrisp apples, sharp cheddar, Marcona almonds, red onion GF/V

Mixed Greens Salad
candied pecans, Craisins, maple-pecan vinaigrette, blue cheese, pears GF/V

Fennel Dusted Albacore
pear chutney, hazelnuts, brown butter vinaigrette, chive oil GF

Roasted Delicata Squash
fried sage, brown butter vinaigrette, whipped goat cheese, toasted walnuts

Fresh Burrata
roasted red and gold beets, pistachio pesto, orange, toasted pistachio V/GF

Fall is one of the most beautiful times to take in the Puget Sound, and Ray’s makes the perfect backdrop for gathering with friends and family at a true water view restaurant.

Explore our newest menus and join us for a season full of flavor and cozy waterfront moments!

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BOOK A TABLE  AT RAY’S BOATHOUSE

Ray’s Boathouse elevates local, sustainable seafood with global flavors and Northwest inspiration nightly.

BOOK A TABLE  AT RAY’S CAFE

Classic seafood dishes with seasonal preparations in our upstairs Café overlooking Puget Sound.

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