As first-time visitors to Seattle, I chose Ray's because I wanted an excellent seafood restaurant with a view. I also wanted to be away from downtown, where we were staying. When we pulled up to the crowded parking lot, I was afraind we were in for a tourist trap. Luckily, we were wrong.
I had requested a table next to the window in my online reservation. At our appointed reservation time they didn't have one but had one better: a booth that faced the water. And what a view: my wife and I got to see the full sweep of the Sound, not just what would have been a more limited view at a window-side table.
Given this, we were rather surprised at the high quality of our dinner, since we expected that the owners would figure the view would compensate for shortcomings in the bill of fare. The appetizers and entrees were excellent and the chocolate dessert was superlative. We arrived at the right time to see the sun set and, given that the table was not needed after our seating, the server never rushed or hurried us in any degree. All in all, a great and never-to-be-forgotten evening.
Pros: Beautiful view and excellent food
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