Ray's Boathouse Restaurant, Cafe & Catering
Seattle, WA 98107
Phone: (206) 789-3770
Fax: (206) 781-1960
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Thirty Seventh Place NW
- Specialties:
- Happy Hour
- Best of Citysearch:
- Waterfront Dining 2007, Waterfront Dining 2007, Waterfront Dining 2005
- Hours:
- Boathouse: Sun-Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-9:30pm, Cafe: Sun-Thu 11:30am-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11:30pm
Message from Ray's Boathouse Restaurant, Cafe & Catering
Internationally acclaimed Northwest seafood and waterfront dining
- Waterfront Dining
- Fresh Wild Northwest Seafood
- Free Parking
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Editorial Review for Ray's Boathouse Restaurant, Cafe & Catering – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
The main dining room attracts a well-dressed middle-aged crowd. Younger, more casually attired patrons--some with kids--favor the relaxed atmosphere and less-expensive fare in the cafe. Once in a while, the bar hints of Ray's early days, when Topsider-wearing sailors from nearby Shilshole Marina and slicker-clad commercial fishermen flush with cash swapped lies over shots and brews. The cafe's large outdoor deck offers sweeping views and al fresco dining in the warmer months.
The Food
Seafood dominates the menu, which changes weekly, to ensure peak freshness. Best are local creatures such as oysters, clams and Dungeness crab (from live tanks) and wild salmon from Alaska. The simplest preparations, such as oysters on the shell, provide the essential Seattle experience. The salmon dishes and the rich, black cod marinated in miso deserve special mention, although all of the fish dishes are expertly-prepared and dependably good.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkA long wine list, strong on West Coast labels, offers many moderately priced selections.
Know Before You GoReservations are highly recommended, especially in warmer months.
Save MoneyThe more casual cafe offers a selection of free entrees on your birthday between 11:30am and 3:30pm--ID required.
Look GoodIs the patio more chilly than you expected? Ask the staff for a fleece blanket to wrap around your shoulders.
CateringThe restaurant offers a full catering service with a dazzling array of options.
Happy HourDeals on drinks and select menu items upstairs at the cafe bar; no outside seating (Sun-Thu 4pm-6pm, 9pm-10:30pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-6pm, 9pm-11:30pm).
User Reviews for Ray's Boathouse Restaurant, Cafe & Catering
06/17/2008 Posted by cmus
This is a great place for either happy hour or more formal dining. Each time I've visited, both the food and service were good. It sure doesn't hurt that the location has a water view.
Pros: View, food, service
Cons: Parking
06/17/2008 Posted by desireedralle
Ray's Cafe...The atmosphere at this less expensive version of Ray's is amazing, you can't beat the view and the food is pretty good, not great, but good. The fish from the fish and chips has an odd flavor that I wasn't crazy about, but the tarter sauce was awesome. The calamari and crab cake apps were tasty. I will definitely go here again, just won't order fish and chips.
Pros: View
Cons: Bad Fish and Chips
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