Ray's Boathouse Cafe, & Catering

Ray's Cafe is the perfect vantage point for savoring our postcard view of the Puget Sound with a micro brew and a bowl of clams. With a casual and lively atmosphere, the Cafe offers a wide array of menu options featuring world-class seafood dishes. Open for lunch and dinner everyday, the Cafe is the perfect place to kick back and relax! Our outdoor deck is the place to be on a sunny summer day....

Know Before You Go: Reservations are highly recommended, especially in warmer months.

The Extras: Servers can supply blankets if the setting sun leaves a chill in its wake.

Ray's architecture and windows are designed to maximize the sunset, in much the same way the menu is designed to maximize the Pacific Northwest's regional bounty. Executive chef Paul Duncan’s creations take a classic direction with the seafood choices carefully sourced from local and global markets. Begin with Ray’s hearty Pacific Northwest chowder, then perhaps order the Olympic Duo of apple...

Western views of the snow-covered Olympic Mountains and sunsets over Puget Sound complement Ray's Northwest cuisine. In the evening, the formal dining room offers an unpretentious, romantic setting. Start with mussels in a thai red curry… Read More

In Short
While majestic views of Shilshole Bay and the Olympic Mountains make this a sweet spot to take your sweetie, it's not especially private--Ray's is no secret.
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A Seattle waterfront staple, especially when there's celebrating to be done.