Ray's Boathouse

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6049 Seaview Ave.
Seattle, WA 98107

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Ray's Boathouse - Seattle, WA
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The crab cocktail was very delicious, but I have to admit I was overall disappointed. Having grown up in Ballard, I was under the impression that Ray's was a must dining experienc...

Great 1/13/2014

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Editorial review from Citysearch 8/28/2013

Awesome view.. I could stay here forever and have a great day everyday. more
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Great Seafood 8/21/2012

Fresh Northwest seafood. This is one of the top Seattle Seafood places. Although it's high end and makes a great date night place,... more
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My Favorite Seafood/Steak Meal with a Waterfront View! 3/30/2012

I love going to Rays during lunch hours for two reasons: 1. The prices are affordable when compared to their dinner menu... 2. The staff is extremely friendly and the view is AMAZING! My favorite lunch dish at this particular place is the Steak Oscar! Try ordering this exact same dish at any other 3-5 star restaurant and you will be paying double! It is served with mashed potatoes, spring vegetable - either broccalini or asparagus a tender filet cooked to your liking topped with Seattle's best Dungeness Crab sprinkles and layered with the popular Hollandaise sauce. Talking about this place makes me hungry!!!! Great spot to celebrate birthdays or group setting lunheons! more
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Ray's Boat House- The One TO Miss 11/26/2011

Rays boat House did not serve a fine dinner. The cod was not cut right and it was full of bones. The Manila Clams were cracked, leaving pieces of shells in the dish. The entree was served during the salad and the coffee was cold. THe server did not know anything about the dishes. She did not know what spices were used, just that they were fresh. I have found more helpful servers and better dinners for half ot he price. It was not wroth my time nor my money. more
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Ray's Boat House- The One TO Miss 11/26/2011

Rays boat House did not serve a fine dinner. The cod was not cut right and it was full of bones. The Manila Clams were cracked, leaving pieces of shells in the dish. The entree was served during the salad and the coffee was cold. THe server did not know anything about the dishes. She did not know what spices were used, just that they were fresh. more
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Ray's Boat House- The One TO Miss 11/26/2011

Rays boat House did not serve a fine dinner. The cod was not cut right and it was full of bones. The Manila Clams were cracked, leaving pieces of shells in the dish. The entree was served during the salad and the coffee was cold. THe server did not know anything about the dishes. She did not know what spices were used, just that they were fresh. I have found more helpful servers and better dinners for half ot he price. It was not wroth my time nor my money. more
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Great Seafood 2/24/2011

This is a great place to take friends or family from out of town. Not only is the seafood excellent they have an incredible wine list. The service is always great and so is the atmosphere. more
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Great Seafood 2/24/2011

This is a great place to take friends or family from out of town. Not only is the seafood excellent they have an incredible wine list. The service is always great and so is the atmosphere. more
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Great Seafood 2/24/2011

This is a great place to take friends or family from out of town. Not only is the seafood excellent they have an incredible wine list. The service is always great and so is the atmosphere. more
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Spirits and sunsets 5/8/2010

Every so often the weather gods smile on Seattle and Seattleites are fronted with the question of where to enjoy a drink or a meal and still enjoy the sun. In comes Ray's Boathouse and Cafe. Ray's is tucked away on the waterfront near Golden Gardens in Ballard and their outdoor deck is fantastic. There are two floors at Ray's and the Cafe and outdoor seating are upstairs. The lower level is enclosed but has lovely floor-to-ceiling windows that let you enjoy the waterfront view sans mosquitoes. Just a note, the Cafe is less expensive, which your pocketbook might like. The food is typical Northwestern cuisine, nothing surprising but definitely tasty. I stick with the basics: fish and chips, Caesar salads, clam chowder, etc. The real draw to Ray's is the view. The sunsets from the outdoor deck are amazing, really amazing. Arrive early if you can, the deck fills up quickly. Pros: Spectacular views Cons: Crowded more
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Spirits and sunsets 5/8/2010

Every so often the weather gods smile on Seattle and Seattleites are fronted with the question of where to enjoy a drink or a meal and still enjoy the sun. In comes Ray's Boathouse and Cafe. Ray's is tucked away on the waterfront near Golden Gardens in Ballard and their outdoor deck is fantastic. There are two floors at Ray's and the Cafe and outdoor seating are upstairs. The lower level is enclosed but has lovely floor-to-ceiling windows that let you enjoy the waterfront view sans mosquitoes. Just a note, the Cafe is less expensive, which your pocketbook might like. The food is typical Northwestern cuisine, nothing surprising but definitely tasty. I stick with the basics: fish and chips, Caesar salads, clam chowder, etc. The real draw to Ray's is the view. The sunsets from the outdoor deck are amazing, really amazing. Arrive early if you can, the deck fills up quickly. Pros: Spectacular views Cons: Crowded more
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Spirits and sunsets 5/8/2010

Every so often the weather gods smile on Seattle and Seattleites are fronted with the question of where to enjoy a drink or a meal and still enjoy the sun. In comes Ray's Boathouse and Cafe. Ray's is tucked away on the waterfront near Golden Gardens in Ballard and their outdoor deck is fantastic. There are two floors at Ray's and the Cafe and outdoor seating are upstairs. The lower level is enclosed but has lovely floor-to-ceiling windows that let you enjoy the waterfront view sans mosquitoes. Just a note, the Cafe is less expensive, which your pocketbook might like. The food is typical Northwestern cuisine, nothing surprising but definitely tasty. I stick with the basics: fish and chips, Caesar salads, clam chowder, etc. The real draw to Ray's is the view. The sunsets from the outdoor deck are amazing, really amazing. Arrive early if you can, the deck fills up quickly. Pros: Spectacular views Cons: Crowded more
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Best Outdoor Seating Restaurant in Seattle 4/5/2010

In Ballard, within walking distance of Golden Gardens, you will find the best oudoor restaurant deck in Seattle at Rays. Beautiful, great views of the boats coming into the Ballard locks and various wildlife. Sunshine on the deck in the right weather. This is one of the most romantic places to eat in Seattle because of the outdoor dining and views. Pros: views, food, cocktails Cons: no reservations on the deck more
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Best Outdoor Seating Restaurant in Seattle 4/5/2010

In Ballard, within walking distance of Golden Gardens, you will find the best oudoor restaurant deck in Seattle at Rays. Beautiful, great views of the boats coming into the Ballard locks and various wildlife. Sunshine on the deck in the right weather. This is one of the most romantic places to eat in Seattle because of the outdoor dining and views. The seafood is special. Fantastic service, every time. The cocktail menu is worthy of note -- very creative drinks of all varieties -- so tempting it makes you want to try them all. The food is so good here, you may want to come back several times so that you can try them all. :) This is my favorite seafood restaurant in Seattle, for all of the reasons mentioned above. The food and cocktails here are creative and fantastic, yes, but the amiance is simply best of breed here in Seattle. A dining experience includes both food and ambiance, and the combination here is unbeatable. Come here, and enjoy. Pros: views, food, cocktails Cons: no reservations on the deck more
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Best Outdoor Seating Restaurant in Seattle 4/5/2010

In Ballard, within walking distance of Golden Gardens, you will find the best oudoor restaurant deck in Seattle at Rays. Beautiful, great views of the boats coming into the Ballard locks and various wildlife. Sunshine on the deck in the right weather. This is one of the most romantic places to eat in Seattle because of the outdoor dining and views. The seafood is special. Fantastic service, every time. The cocktail menu is worthy of note -- very creative drinks of all varieties -- so tempting it makes you want to try them all. The food is so good here, you may want to come back several times so that you can try them all. :) This is my favorite seafood restaurant in Seattle, for all of the reasons mentioned above. The food and cocktails here are creative and fantastic, yes, but the amiance is simply best of breed here in Seattle. A dining experience includes both food and ambiance, and the combination here is unbeatable. Come here, and enjoy. Pros: views, food, cocktails Cons: no reservations on the deck more
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Not so great 11/20/2009

I have been here twice, once on 3/19/2007, and once 11/11/2009. Both times was for Dine Around Seattle (or... more
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Not so great 11/20/2009

I have been here twice, once on 3/19/2007, and once 11/11/2009. Both times was for Dine Around Seattle (or... more
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for seafood, i'd go elsewhere 11/20/2009

I've been to Ray's 3 or 4 times, both for the Dine Around Seattle deals and also regular dinner with... more
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A Seattle waterfront staple, especially when there's celebrating to be done.

Editorial

  • 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...

  • 5/31/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Happy Hour Sunday-Thursday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm & 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Friday-Saturday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm & 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover, Diner's Club, Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Sunset Hill, Ballard
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