A Seattle waterfront staple, especially when there's celebrating to be done.

(206) 792-5565

6049 Seaview Ave NW (Thirty Seventh Place NW)
Seattle, WA 98107 47.6717 -122.4054

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Neighborhoods: Sunset Hill, Ballard

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4.5 Star Rating: Recommended

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/16/09

Excellent Service and Food

by TropicalGirl

I have been coming here for years and I have always loved what was on the menu as well as the location and the service. However the last time I visited Ray's was exceptional. The service was great throughout the night and when my keys were locked in my car by the valet (downside of the night) the bar tenders were super friendly and I got drinks and dessert on the house. I highly recommend the bartender Ben K, he was very friendly and made great drinks, and he was just fun to talk to. Overall, great visit, although the valet got no tip.

1 Star Rating: Poor

06/07/09

Jeez, where's the service?

by sushidaisuki

Sunday 5 PM at Ray's was a drag. The bartender's were interested in turnover only and had quiite the 'tude.

Not only was ther bar service as low as it can get, the plating was haphazard; our chese/fruit platter arrived with SLIVERS of cheese and grapes rolling around on the plate, until they rolled onto the counter . Appetizing...

Then the bartender commented that it was happy hour and that for $32 he could serve us a lovely cheese plate. Love the service with a smile! As fast as we could, we scooted over to a table. Everyone smiled in relief, except the laconic waitress who took over at the table.

DId everyone work too long at bunch? I'll have to take a break from Ray's until the summer staff is GONE! (Loved the WHITE Frog beer from Issaquah Brewery!

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  • Pros: The view is as beautiful as ever!
  • Cons: If I want a snarly bartender, I'll go to Kelly's in Belltown
2 Star Rating: Below Average

05/12/09

great view, sub par food

by ryanxw

My wife and I have gone to Ray's for years. We tend to sit up in the Cafe for the view and the more relaxed atmosphere. The people are nice, view is great, but the food is really boring. The menu hasn't changed much at all over the past 5 years and the quality of the food isn't that great.

Hey Ray... update the menu to compete with the other great restaurants around Seattle, eh? It's not 1920 and there's better food out there for the same $ now days.

  • Pros: fantastic view
  • Cons: Cafe's menu is old, boring, quality lacks against competitio
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/11/09

Always supurb

by Ski2Sea

By far my favorite - and felt the need to give credit. Everyone you meet at Ray's is friendly and first class.

I try different items and am NEVER disappointed! Ask the server to have the chef put together his reccommandation for the night- you'll be amazed!

  • Pros: Best View, service and food
  • Cons: No cons
4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/30/09

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  • Cons: ask for the desert
3 Star Rating: Average

04/29/09

good for with relationships

by bearea1100

a like this place.... its kinds scary but its really amazing how did they do that... experiencing another feeling while eating... good work

  • Pros: best in shore
  • Cons: what are the drawbacks
3 Star Rating: Average

04/29/09

weird but more experiencing

by beach101

wel this place is different, but i like it though. good for dates and other occassion coming. very good place...

  • Pros: non
  • Cons: non
3 Star Rating: Average

04/29/09

underneath

by boris101

wel this one is kinda different from any other restaurant... i like this place, it like a different experience;... wow, astonishing

  • Pros: best experience
  • Cons: isn't it?
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/23/09

Delicious

by Chris2k

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  • Pros: Best view, freshness of seafood, experience
  • Cons: price
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/31/08

Very good

by profwho

Went to the restaurant on December 28th. Very good. Not the best in town, but very very good. Excellent wine. Glad I went, even though I could not see anything as it was dark at 5 p.m.

  • Pros: Very good food
  • Cons: Weird music played on their sound system -- kinda rap music .. too strange

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