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Ray's Boathouse

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Address:
6049 Seaview Ave.
Seattle, WA 98107

Neighborhood:
Ballard / Fremont

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Cuisine:
Seafood

Price: $31 to $50

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Ray's Boathouse Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.rays.com
Email: rays@rays.com
Phone: (206) 789-3770
Hours of Operation: Daily: 5:00pm-9:30pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Seafood, Northwest
Executive Chef: Wayne Johnson
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Ray’s Catering is Seattle’s preferred caterer for a beautifully executed event! We provide full-service catering in our own waterfront banquet room (see Banquet Facilities below), as well as full-service off-premise catering for all size events from intimate gatherings and sailing receptions to extravagant corporate galas at Seattle’s premier event venues. From professional event planning and management to chef-designed menus and exceptionally polished service, Ray's makes your event both a pleasure to plan and attend! Please contact Amy Stevens at (206) 789-6309 or email amystevens@rays.com.
Private Party Facilities: After 5:00 PM Sunday-Thursdays from October-March, the Boathouse Dining Room is available for SEMI-PRIVATE DINING for groups up to 30 guests. ***Note: We are not able to accommodate groups over 10 guests from April-September, or Fridays-Saturdays year round. For information and reservations, please contact Boathouse Dining Room for more information.
Private Party Contact: Carol Anne Lee (206) 789-3770 x219

Getting there

Cross Street: Market St.
Public Transit: Metro Bus #86,Seaview Ave. NW Stop
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: There is street and private lot parking available as well as complimentary valet.

A word from Ray's Boathouse

A Seattle icon since 1973, Ray’s Boathouse is internationally renowned for its unparalleled Northwest seafood and breathtaking waterfront view of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. The finest sustainable Northwest seafood, artisan cheeses, local produce, Wine Spectator award-winning wine list,… and our trademark hospitality make Ray’s Boathouse an unforgettable dining experience. ***Please note that online reservations are for Ray’s Boathouse, not the Café upstairs or the deck. Please contact the restaurant directly to make reservations for the Café.Continued

Ray's Boathouse

4.4

324 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerSeafood

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295 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

295 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

scenic view(210)
special occasion(201)
romantic(158)

fit for foodies(120)
notable wine list(105)
neighborhood gem(66)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (295)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

A little pricey for everyday

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2009

Dined on 04/13/2012

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"A little pricey for everyday dining but perfect for entertaining out-of-town guests and celebrating special occasions. The view is indeed spectacular."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great restaurant experience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2012

Dined on 04/12/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We have always enjoyed dining at Rays Boathouse..From the moment you enter the restaurant you are greeted by friendly people eager to make your dining time a great one. The menu is excellent, service is top notch, friendly, effecient but not intrusive. Love the view in both the upstairs cafe and formal dining downstairs. Rays is one of our favorite places to take friends and family."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food and service were excellent

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2003

Dined on 04/11/2012

2003

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food and service were excellent"

Dined on 04/11/2012

2003

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great meal, but still liked

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

"Great meal, but still liked the feel better back in the 70's, with the wooden floors, before the fire. Now it is just like any other fancy restaurant on the water. We had a great waiter."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Halibut special was cooked

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2009

Dined on 04/11/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Halibut special was cooked perfectly. Couldn't have been better. Consider starting with the mussels. They're in a coconut milk broth that was so good we saved the bowl, just to dip the bread. Was better than I'd remembered."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The food was great. Unfortunately,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was great. Unfortunately, we were really excited to feast at the buffet which was for Ray's cafe; however, we got reservations for the restaurant which was a fixed menu. My girlfriend were really bummed out. Everything was good, but the dining experience was ruined from the mix up. It may have been a simple mistake on my behalf, but I never really knew there was another option as we were set on the buffet from the beginning."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Perfect place to have a family

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Perfect place to have a family celebration of our daughter's 21st birthday."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We brought guests from Minnesota

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2007

Dined on 04/10/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We brought guests from Minnesota and they were very pleased. met all our expectations for a pleasant evening."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Easter Brunch at Ray's was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Easter Brunch at Ray's was fabulous. We normally go to Rover's every year, but since they said they'd be closed this Easter, we chose Ray's. The food was just as superb and far more reasonably pricewise. The service was excellent, as well."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great service, lovely view.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Wonderful service. We went for Sunday easter brunch, and they gladly accommodated my husband's gluten-free diet. Our server was great, and the view lovely. Food was very good... I was pleased that although it was Easter and they had a ton of people to serve that day, everything was still prepared very well, and nothing was overcooked or oversalted."