Ray’s Boathouse Wins Big in The Seattle Times’ Best of PNW!

Ray’s Boathouse Wins Big in The Seattle Times’ Best of PNW!

September 19, 2025

We are beyond honored to share that Ray’s Boathouse has been recognized in The Seattle Times’ Best of PNW People’s Choice poll! Thanks to our incredible guests, we received awards across four categories:

• Best Waterfront Dining (Gold)
• Best All-Around Restaurant (Silver)
• Best Outdoor Dining (Bronze)
• Best Happy Hour (Bronze)

For more than 52 years, Ray’s has proudly served Seattle as a locally-owned restaurant. Your continued support makes it possible for us to share the very best of the Northwest—fresh seafood, warm hospitality, and breathtaking waterfront views—day after day.

As a Seattle restaurant known for our waterfront dining, we’re grateful for this recognition and the opportunity to create memorable experiences for our community. Whether you’re here for casual dining, a special celebration, or just soaking in the sunset with friends, we’re thrilled to be your go-to spot for seafood on the water.

From the entire Ray’s team—thank you for voting for us and for being part of our story for more than five decades. Here’s to many more meals, memories, and sunsets together at your favorite water view restaurant in Seattle!

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6049 Seaview Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107-2690

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