About

Ray's Boathouse & Cafe is an iconic Seattle seafood and event destination. Located on the shores of Shilshole Bay in Ballard it offers guests an incredible menu of fresh, sustainable PNW seafood, with breathtaking Olympic mountain and Puget Sound views. A hallmark of Seattle's seafood scene since 1973, Ray's continues to innovate and serve up creative and delicious seasonal dishes. 

The first floor Boathouse is open for dinner and happy hour nightly with a menu focused on shareable plates and mains for mixing and matching. Their award winning wine list and excellent certified sommeliers will recommend your new favorite bottle of wine to pair with your meal. Known for its Sablefish, Wild PNW Salmon, fresh Halibut, pastas, steaks and more, the Boathouse is the perfect spot for dinner with friends, family or date night.

Ray's upstairs Cafe is open daily at 11:30am for lunch, happy hour and dinner. With a menu of seafood classics and favorites like Fish & Chips, Clam Chowder, Seared Albacore Cobb Salad, and Wild PNW Salmon, plus burgers, pastas, veggie dishes and more - it's sure to be a hit with groups large or small. Ray's Cafe is known for its large outdoor patio which looks out over the spectacular views, it's a local favorite and perfect spot for great food and cocktails.

Ray's Northwest Room is a year-round event venue with a private outdoor deck. Popular for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, company celebrations and more, the catering team at Ray's works with you to guide the perfect event from food menus to custom cocktails and more. Events include seated dinners, buffets, cocktail parties, breakfast and lunch events and more!