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Ray's Boathouse Restaurant, Cafe & Catering

6049 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107-2658 (Ballard)
206-789-3770
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Ranked #60 of 2,519 restaurants in Seattle
Price range: ₹ 837 - ₹ 4,465
Cuisines: American, Seafood
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, View, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Fine Dining
Neighbourhood: Ballard
Cross street: Market St.
Transit: Metro Bus #86,Seaview Ave. NW Stop
Description: We deliver artfully composed plates, elevating the freshest seafood on local and global markets. Our culinary team demonstrates their passion with every seared salmon, sake kasu marinated sablefish and braised lamb shank while pouring their hearts into every detail of complex sauces and syrups. A weekly rotating Chef’s Tasting menu, inspired by our chefs’ endless creativity, will surely delight your culinary senses while our knowledgeable wine director guides you through our extensive wine list featuring local and international vintages. Our gorgeous 30 ft. waterfront bar is the perfect location for imbibing in a specialty hand crafted cocktail while capturing the magnificent view of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. With a unique rum focus, our bar features both classic and specialty cocktails as well as a selection of delectable bites from our Boathouse kitchen. Enjoy the confident hospitality provided by our team as they deliver a high level of service to you and your guests.
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Seattle
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Ray's is our favorite restaurant for special occasions. The food is fantastic, The View is wonderful and the service is great. This is where we bring out of town guests who love seafood. The best!

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Lombard, Illinois
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

We were very disappointed in the new menu at Ray's. We ordered 2 small plates and 1 chicken entree which was tough. Had to order bread from the menu and had one salad and 2 cocktails. The bill was over $100.00 and we went home hungry and very disappointed. I gave it a poor rating instead of poor because the... More

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Mustang, Oklahoma
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

My husband and I visited Seattle from Oklahoma. We ate at Ray's twice during our stay with friends who live in the area and wanted us to enjoy one of Seattle's finest restaurants. The first time we ate there we were seated on the second floor. We asked about deck seating but it happened to be one of the few... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I'd been hearing about Ray's for years from a former microsoft friend. I met up with my buddy, Kara, that I hadn't seen in 16 years and we drove past on the local "tour" and decided to opt for late lunch. One of the best oyster poboys I've ever had and I eat a lot of them. No, the bread... More

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Nyack, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

I had never been to Ray's before, but knew of the reputation as a Seattle staple. I found the decor not important because of the view which is fantastic! We had an overcast sunset, but the moonrise was terrific. There were 3 of us, out for a special dinner. Our server was helpful when asked but unengaging. I found the... More

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seattle
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Creative food and cocktail preparation, best to order to fish! You're in Seattle! Head over at sunset time for an early evening drink, followed by a great dinner and a walk on the beach just a mile away! It's a great place to eat and be!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We were able to eat at this great restaurant on our trip to Seattle. We just happened upon it while taking in the sites, and very happy we did. The service and food were EXCELLENT! Definitely look for this restaurant when visiting Seattle. You'll be glad you did.

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Mill Creek WA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I hadn't been to Ray's in a long time but met a friend for dinner. It's still great! We just had an appetizer and two small plates. The food was excellent; service top notch -- and then the view! Watching the sun go down (yes it was a sunny day) over the Olympics with kayakers, boaters and paddle boarders going... More

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Seattle, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Love to go here when the weather is great. Food menu is limited, though, and pretty expensive. Cafe is better tasting that upstair casual restaurant where food can be pretty bland.. but very neutral if you're just looking for NW American fare.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Excellent..Best Clam Chowder I ever had. I have to rave about the clam chowder, it was that good. I also had the smoked scallop salad which was wonderful as well as sorbets for dessert, the lavendar honey was exceptional. Definitely a place I want to go back to on my next visit.

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