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Ray's Boathouse Restaurant, Cafe & Catering

6049 Seaview Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Phone: (206) 789-3770
Fax: (206) 781-1960
Well decorated food, but lacking substance
2 Star Rating: Below Average

12/29/2007 Posted by sheagayle

We celebrated our anniversary with friends and family at Ray's and were disappointed. The T-Bone steak offering was thin, and average at best - I can find a comparable steak at the grocery store. This was a far cry from a $36 steak. The ribeye that was served with the Turf & Surf special was flavorful, but tough and the three small prawns that were served with it were unexciting. The crab cakes were good, but the serving was very small. The seafood sampler includes a crab cake, a very small piece of salmon, and a very small piece of the black cod. All were good, but the servings were small. The accompaniments all around were meager - I think I counted a total of six green beans with my sampler. The T-Bone was served very unceremoniously over a half of a small potato that was very plain and boring. Their sauces were good, but the dribble they provided wasn't adequate. The dessert menu might appeal to some, but the items offered were too complicated for my taste and some of their old stand-by items are no longer offered. The service was good, and our table was ready at the time we reserved. Overall - very disappointing. The view is great but we can get a comparable view with much better food elsewhere.

Pros: View, service, wine list

Cons: Price, value, serving size

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Editor's Review

A Seattle waterfront staple, especially when there's celebrating to be done.  See the full editorial review.

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What to Drink

A long wine list, strong on West Coast labels, offers many moderately priced selections.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Lot
  • Valet

Hours

  • Boathouse: Sun-Thu 5pm-9pm
  • Fri-Sat 5pm-9:30pm
  • Cafe: Sun-Thu 11:30am-10:30pm
  • Fri-Sat 11:30am-11:30pm

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Gift Certificate
  • American Express

Cuisines

  • Seafood

Meal Price

  • $$$$

Amenities

  • Notable Wine List
  • View
  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Catering
  • Online Reservations
  • Open 7 Days
  • Kid Friendly
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Happy Hour
  • Waterfront Dining
  • Lunch Spot
  • Private Rooms
  • Group Dining
  • Romantic Dining

Recognition for Ray's Boathouse Restaurant, Cafe & Catering

2007 Editorial Winner - Waterfront Dining
2007 Audience Winner - Waterfront Dining
2005 Audience Winner - Waterfront Dining

Specialty ratings for Ray's Boathouse Restaurant, Cafe & Catering

Specialty Rating  
Happy Hour 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended  

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