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Rays Boathouse Restaurant Shilshole

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Ray's Boathouse is a four star restaurant in Seattle. This is a great place. Located in the Ballard neighborhood, this expensive restaurant has been around for the last 28 years. It's known for its seafood. It's been awarded the Best of Family-friendly Dining and Fodors Choice awards. This place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features a full bar, catering, valet parking, lunch, and fine wines. This restaurant is good for groups.

Expert Reviews of Rays Boathouse Restaurant Shilshole

Citysearch | A Seattle waterfront staple, especially when there's celebrating to be done.

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 the cafe. Once in a while, the...
citysearch.com - expert review - 05/31/2006
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Frommer's

When Seattleites want to impress visiting friends and relatives, this restaurant often ranks right up there with the Space Needle, the ferries, and Pike Place Market. The view across Puget Sound to the Olympic...
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Amazon.com

yes, it's that good.(not my personal favorite in seattle--but 5 star still)a bit pricy, to very expensive.but here's a tip: the upstairs "ray's cafe" not only costs about 30% less, but you have a 2nd story...
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Yahoo! Travel

Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Ray's Cafe in Seattle, Washington. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and hotels.
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Gayot

one of the most heart-stopping views in seattle is yours for the price of dinner at this landmark restaurant on shilshole bay. service is polished but not at all stuffy, and servers are dedicated to making...
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Epinions

the sunsets are spectacular at this seattle institution...
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wGuides.com

located between golden gardens and the ballard locks, this restaurant is a seattle institution and a favorite spot for special events. huge windows overlook the bay and candles top the shiny wood tables....
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OpenTable

feast on impeccably fresh northwest seafood while enjoying ray's panoramic bayside view of puget sound and the olympic mountains. ***please note that online reservations are for ray's boathouse, not the cafe...
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Fodor's

nothing really stands out except the views. food is good but not exceptional, and for the price it's just average. service is below average for what one would expect in this price range...
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer

shilshole bay restaurant's strength for much of its 28 years. the menu plots a course between tried-and-true and trendy highlighting a handful of deserved classics, like house-smoked or kasublack cod and...
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10Best

perhaps one of seattle's quintessential experiences is having a meal at ray's. views of the mountains and the water, especially in sunset's glow, thrill diners almost as much as the cuisine. while many of the...
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IgoUgo

a landmark! great and creative northwest cuisine. great atmosphere!
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Epinions

yummy for the eyes and stomach!
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Seattle Times

obtaining the highest quality seafood and doing as little as possible to mess it up has been this shilshole bay restaurant's strength for much of its 28 years. the menu plots a course between tried-and-true...
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AOL CityGuide

shilshole seafood restaurant features killer view...
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Wcities

located upstairs from ray's boathouse, this light, airy cafe attracts a young and lively crowd, more casually dressed than below. the panoramic view of shilshole bay is the only thing the restaurant and cafe...
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OpenTable

Feast on impeccably fresh Northwest seafood while enjoying Ray's panoramic bayside view of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. ***Please note that online reservations are for Ray's Boathouse, not the Cafe...
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User Reviews of Rays Boathouse Restaurant Shilshole

Yelp.com Review - by Derrell P.

1 of 5 stars. Totally out of whack with its value proposition. To start with, their apetizer rolls were served barely warm and with a sweet butter that really did not work with these rolls. Not a good start.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Great place!!

Yummy and amazing views!! The service is excellent!! Would love to go back...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jk w.

4 of 5 stars. Prepare for a major wallet biopsy. Prepare to circle the lot several times looking for parking if you're there during prime dinner hours. Prepare for food that should be a little better than it is,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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WE NEED EXECUTIVE CHEF CHARLES BACK!!!!!!!!

We went there for my dads 50th birthday and we were expecting to have a good time as we always loved the atmosphere and the food there. We waited for at least a half an hour after our reserved time and by then...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Fab!

I love the seaweed salad- it's like the whole fresh ocean is in your mouth...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheril P.

5 of 5 stars. This place officially has my heart when it comes to Bloody Marys. They are also my favorite seafood restaurant. I'm a bit partial to their Tuna Nicoise Salad for brunch. "Your mother is so stupid that…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie S.

5 of 5 stars. My favorite place to go during the daylight in Seattle! Definitely sit upstairs. If you're looking for a very formal restaurant like the downstairs, I wouldn't recommend Ray's. Upstairs is all you…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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My favorite.

I'm surprised to see that there are a few negative reviews here. For almost...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Fabulous Seafood

Choose any dish you like and you will be pleased. They have exceptional salmon. They food is fresh and delicious.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott S.

5 of 5 stars. Great NW seafood! Call ahead for a reservation to avoid waiting time if you're headed there during dinner hours 6-8pm, or come after 8 and just walk in. The wait staff is very knowledgeable and the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meghan O.

4 of 5 stars. I really really wanted to give Ray's five stars. Service was great- we were seated with pretty much no wait as walk-ins on a Friday night (we were early for dinner, arriving about half past 6, but the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan B.

5 of 5 stars. I've been here twice now, both times for the 30 for 30 promotion. I've been very impressed by the high quality service both times. It's not a slick, hip Belltown fusion eatery, but I think that's a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tammy W.

4 of 5 stars. The first time I went to Ray's was on a date, and I lived in Ev-urt (that's Everett, for the uninitiated) at the time. Needless to say, I was very impressed. Great views, good service, good…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kenneth s.

3 of 5 stars. Ray's Boathouse is a Seattle institution. A restaurant that promises you a nice evening out with your someone special be it your wife, mistress or your mom from out of town. On a recent visit (pick…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jasmine M.

4 of 5 stars. The sea scallops exceeded my expectations. They were so tender and near mirthful in their fennel/artichoke-ness. And the swiss chard was right on without any sign of being mush. My dungeness crab and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by James F.

5 of 5 stars. Ray's is the best on a warm clear evening sitting out on the deck watching the sun set over the Olympics! I go for the happy hour deals and the views!
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Laurie B.

2 of 5 stars. You know.... ....I have to say, as the poor, financially strapped student as I am, I already had a chip on my shoulder when my professor rounded us up to go here. It was 5:30, the end of a long day at…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina N.

5 of 5 stars. love love love ray's.... So here's the scoop on ray's
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by shannon l.

4 of 5 stars. I really really wish we went in the daytime instead because I know there's an aweome view, a view that I couldn't see! Oysters on the Half Shell (half dozen, with mignonette) - Very fresh. The…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ti B.

5 of 5 stars. What a great spot! My lovely man wanted to share one of his favorite spots...so we entered and immediately headed up stairs to the bar tables. I ordered a spicy white wine and he got clam chowder.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul W.

5 of 5 stars. When Ray's is on, I think it is some of the best seafood in Seattle, with a creative chef, excellent service, and great ambiance. Bummer it is pretty expensive. I have tried some of their dishes…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh B.

5 of 5 stars. This was the first nice restaurant I ate at in Seattle (before moving out), and now that I live out here it is still near the top of my list. The food at Ray's is terrific, but perhaps not…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Victoria L.

4 of 5 stars. Ray's is worth four stars in the summer, on the patio, with a tasty beverage and great company. I'd give it five stars but for the packed in tables. It's tough to manipulate the fork without elbowing…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Ray's Boathouse: 'Pretentious.' Ray's Cafe: 'Sublime.'

Best place to watch the sunset in Seattle? Ray's Cafe. When you go to Ray's...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Ray's a beautiful birthday experience -25 for 25

I just went to ray's yesterday for my birthday dinner. I was pretty nervous...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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one word: happy hour

Ray's is solid between the hours of 4-6 and after 10. There food is really...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Well decorated food, but lacking substance

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie T.

5 of 5 stars. This restaurant is fantabulous. (Yes, it merits its own word.) Awesome view? Check. (Make sure you go here during the summer when sunset is not at 4:30pm!)
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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Yay! Veggie-friendly!

I was invited out to dinner at Ray's recently by my aunt-in-law, and I will say it met my expectations in almost every way. I recently decided to go vegetarian, and I was pleased Ray's had an option for me -...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mercy B.

5 of 5 stars. Our first trip to Seattle - a friend recommended that we go to Ray's Boathouse Restaurant. It was a gorgeous day and we were seated on the deck. The panoramic view of the sound was spectacular.
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jess L.

4 of 5 stars. Make sure you try the Sable Fish Sake Kasu in the Sampler Entree. Tender cut of fish in a savoury and sweet sauce. Also, try the Pear Mojito. Just like a regular mojito but the pear vodka makes it…
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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Beautiful view, delish food

Possibly the best chowda in Seattle! They drizzle a little olive oil on top and that makes it. We went to the cafe upstairs for a lovely lunch. While Seattle was having a typical gray, rainy day the view is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Amazing! GO. NOW.

WONDERFUL, delicious food. Every seat has a view. Great wine pairings. Attentive servers that also know how to stay out of the way. A truly masterful dining experience. Expensive, so save for your next special occasion.
openlist - user review - 11/08/2007

THE place to take out of town visitors

How could you not be blown away? Great view and excellent food. I took my friends from California there during the Copper River Salmon season. One of my friends, who's not a big fish fan, loved it. An
kudzu.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul L.

3 of 5 stars. Microsoft Prime 2007 Ambience: 5
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Better than it had to be

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug T.

5 of 5 stars. Ray's maybe the best fish dining experience ever including Boston, San Francisco and Los Angeles. The parking lot was crowded but with valet parking not a problem. The weather was cooperating with a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Karl H.

3 of 5 stars. I just want to make it clear that my family loves... absolutely loves Ray's Boathouse. We've probably have eaten here 5 or 6 times in the past couple of years and it's always been parties of 6 or…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Whitney C.

5 of 5 stars. My boyfriend and I went here for our 5 year anniversary and it was awesome. the service was excellent, especially the chocolate bar from local Theo Chocolate as a gift for celebrating at Ray's. I had…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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more sablefish please!

If you've ever had the Chatham Strait Sablefish in Sake Kasu, you'll know what I mean when I explain that the flavors in this dish cannot be named. Cooked with the dregs of sake, the fish is at the same time...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric G.

5 of 5 stars. Finally, a great place for seafood! Parking was a breeze thanks to complimentary valet. Our waiter was very knowledeable and friendly and explained what the hell a sablefish is (very tasty btw). The…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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Beware the Salmon Burger!

What must be avoided at all costs is the salmon burger. Usually this is served as basically a salmon sandwich (nice piece of salmon on a hamburger bun at Chinook's for instance) but it is truly a frightening...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen A.

1 of 5 stars. Booo...Ray's! Reservations? Check. Parking? Guaranteed if we got there an hour beforehand. We did as advised and there was no parking anywhere near. Fine. Tried calling multiple times - no one…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elisa C.

4 of 5 stars. I'm not much of a fan of pricey, traditional seafood restaurants--stodgy menus and a clientele that's too starched, too mustachioed, to stir up the imagination in the appetite. Ray's Boathouse…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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sweet patio

there are few better places to sit over lunch and a beer on a sunny Seattle...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jeffrey T.

4 of 5 stars. Rays Boathouse- Seattle classic, and well worth it for a evening out. Most recently- I went to Ray's without a reservation to enjoy a beautiful sunset.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary T.

4 of 5 stars. What's between noon and five? Dunch or linner? We got to Ray's at 4, seriously overdue to eat, and because we were there at such a weird time, even though it was Saturday we magically got a table in…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by la Bella L.

3 of 5 stars. I've been here several times, and every time I leave feeling like I paid too much. Sure it has an awesome view, but the food, is seriously not all that its talked about. My mom can make better Salmon.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lydia K.

5 of 5 stars. My husband and I had an amazing dinner at Ray's this weekend. The view was gorgeous--what a great place to watch the sunset and watch boats go by. Since it's in Shilshole, it doesn't feel very…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ayse B.

4 of 5 stars. The views at sunset was great at this restaurant. We skipped the expensive looking restaurant downstairs and headed upstairs for the cafe and were seated right away. It was a bit chilly to sit on the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica Y.

4 of 5 stars. Four stars for the view. The deck is a cool place to hang out, and the food's not bad. The service was a bit slow, but it was busy, and a lovely day so I wasn't bothered. Drinks are expensive. I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mira H.

4 of 5 stars. The menu is not worth the price unless you go for happy hour. It's hard to spend $12 on something when you know you can have the same thing at happy hour for about $7. Walk in and head straight…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Avitania B.

3 of 5 stars. Great view, good service, okay food that's fancily plated. Really, the star of the show at Ray's Boathouse is not the food -- it's the view. Even on a cloudy day, dining during sunset can make even…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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Ray's is changing for the better

I'm not sure how long Peter Birk has been the chef at Ray's, but he is changing my opinion of the place for the better. There are plenty of restaurants with good views and good seafood in Seattle, but I like...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea Z.

5 of 5 stars. Great happy hour, friendly staff and excellent Cucumber mojitos- "it's like a day at the spa" I quote from our waitress. The weather was amazing this week in Seattle and I have to admit that I did…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Betsey S.

5 of 5 stars. I'm going to tentatively - TENTATIVELY, because I hate commitment - put it out there that Ray's is my favorite restaurant in our fair city. The view is unparalled, the food is unfailingly fabulous,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle B.

3 of 5 stars. The deck at Ray's Boathouse is going to be placed, right next to communism, in the "better in theory than in practice" category. When we first go there (after waiting over an hour and a half for a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jules K.

4 of 5 stars. We enjoyed Ray's on Easter Sunday. Like Sean D, there is just a little something that holds this back from a 5 star experience and you can't quite put your hands on it. The service is professional…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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Awesome food and service!

It was our first time at Ray's Boathouse and everything exceeded our standards. We started off by sharing a starter of gravlax, a surprisingly generous portion served with slices of rye bread. Our wines,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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borderline

We ate at Ray's Boathouse back in November, also for the $25 promotion...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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Hit-and-miss (25 for $25, March 15, 2007)

Ray's exudes Northwest charm like no other restaurant on the list, with views...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kira D.

4 of 5 stars. I hear the view is astounding, but since we went after dark, I couldn't testify to that! It did have a great atmosphere, fantastic service (especially since the server had to put up with 6 drunks!),…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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Oh the cucumber hollandaise!

Ray's happens to serve possibly my favorite salmon preparation in Seattle...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda K.

5 of 5 stars. I just went to ray's yesterday for my birthday dinner. I was pretty nervous because a lot of the restaurants I have been to lately have been quite dissapointing. Ray's, was definitely not…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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Relaxing View Accompanies Average Cuisine

Used the 25 for $25 and did not disappoint entirely. I arrived perfectly at the determined reservation of 5:45pm and had to wait in the lounge for a few minutes. What sense does that make? Is there someone...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean M.

4 of 5 stars. Rays is like getting to second base in a baseball game. You have to be good at the game to do it, but its just not as good as hitting the ball out of the park. Ray's has alot of those great aspects of…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John H.

4 of 5 stars. Ray's ain't cheap, but it's hard to argue about the food, view, atmosphere, and service. We came in for a late Saturday dinner and were surprised how effeciently they moved things along. I had our…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia Z.

4 of 5 stars. We had a great time here with my old boss, who treated us via his generous expense account. :-) I doubt that I would pay the prices on my own, since I'm not a huge lover of seafood, but it was an…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Henry L.

4 of 5 stars. As others have stated here, the view is excllent. However, the view is of the sound not a city view. So coming here for the view during the winter is kind of a rip off since it gets dark so early.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sonia P.

5 of 5 stars. I LOVE Ray's! The view is spectacular on a nice day and even pretty good on a rainy day. I usually step upstairs to the Ray's Cafe on the second floor. It's still got great food, but a more casual…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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Good view, good drinks

I took my cousin in for happy hour. The view was great, but the service was a bit slow. I would recommend going here on special occasions, but not as a regular visit.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina T.

5 of 5 stars. No, not the best food in town, but there's something about this restaurant that I just love. Service is always good -- waiters are attentive and my cup of water is always full. Wonderful view and the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Marilynn C.

4 of 5 stars. No complaints about the food but no raves either; fantastic view and very romantic atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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A good mediocre

Went here for the 25 for 25 November special. Service was good: courteous, passably knowledgeable, but sometimes intrusive - it's hard to get a good conversation going with strangers, especially when the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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Wonderful summer spot

I've been to Ray's so many times just this past, beautiful summer, that I must admit I'm a little bit tired of the menu. Still, to their credit -- the people who work there have been consistently friendly on...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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The Best Seafood

For years Ray's has been my favorite restaurant in Seattle. The food is great, the view is beautiful and the valet parking comes in handy. I have always loved the crabcakes, but have also enjoyed variations of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Great Seafood

I would highly recommend you make reservations and have your visa card ready. The service is great, but the food is excellent.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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Good seafood

The seafood is good...I can't say that it's the best I have ever tasted. I liked their clam chowder. It wasn't too busy when we went dinner, but we went late, so that could have made a difference. The service...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Pat M.

5 of 5 stars. This is my #1 favorite place to go for drinks and a little happy hour fun. I'm talking about the cafe by the way. To be perfectly honest and upfront, I'm going to have to say the service is pretty…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Juliann B.

5 of 5 stars. We went to Ray's Cafe and wow. The rolls taste homemade, the hummus is seriously the best I've ever had (with a nice lemon splash), the salads are large and hearty, and the desserts are warm, sweet…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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Extremely disappointing

I ate here for the first time about a week ago and it was one of the worst dining experiences I have had in seattle. We started with Calamari, which was cooked awfully and saved only by the quality of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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Classy restaurant, lacking class

For such a highly respected restaurant, you would expect some decorum in the dress attire of the employees. Seeing a woman at the reception desk upstairs with a t-shirt that said "F*** religion, Jesus just...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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Best Crab Cakes in Town

Thats a big statement considering I've been pulling crab traps and making the cakes myself since I was about seven - but something about these little devils gets better every time. If you can, come to this...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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The best calamari in Seattle!

...and the best summertime deck experience--they will even bring you a blanket if you get cold in the Seattle evening weather. A perfect place to take out of town guests any time of the year.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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Wow! Worth every penny

We went to Ray's Cafe and wow. The rolls taste homemade, the hummus is seriously the best I've ever...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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Much more than just a great view!

I am exceedingly pleased to report that my dinner at Ray's Boathouse last Friday completely exceeded my expectations. Ray's is something of a Seattle institution, but given its gorgeous Sound views, I had...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ass Man Z.

4 of 5 stars. The food is good, not great, but the view is fantastic and it's another Seattle "thing" to do. Time your reservations so that you can have an after dinner cocktail while watching the sunset.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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Great food - great happy hour

Just went to Rays for the first time. It was sunny. It was busy. But it was worth it. I recommend going for Happy Hour. It's 4-6 (even on weekends) and you can get drinks for $3 and appetizers for $3.50-$6 on...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Esme W.

4 of 5 stars. The food is average. But the most important reason to try Ray's is the view! Unbelievable!
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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Ray's Boathouse--the seafood isn't the only good thing on the menu

With my visiting sister, and her family in tow, Alex and I went to Ray's Boathouse last weekend. Fr...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/03/2006
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The clams are delish.

I've only been to Ray's once, but I remember it vividly. I don't know what got into me, but I order...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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All 5 star reviews are warranted. Ray's rules.

We have spent 2 anniversaries here; we will continue go back without hesitation every year. A bit sa...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike O.

5 of 5 stars. I've been going to Ray's since I was in diapers. My grandmother used to take the family here whenever we were in town (both before and after the Ray's fire) and it's always been my prototypical…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Honor G.

5 of 5 stars. I love seafood. I'd rate Ray's boathouse a 7/10 on the taste of the Seafood, 10/10 on value, 10/10 on the view. I'd rate Ray's as the #1 spot to take guests visiting from out of town. And wheather…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by megan d.

4 of 5 stars. the view and deck makes for a romantic atompsphere and the food is really enjoyable. i espcially like the oyster selction here. and i also rember really like the deserts and cocktail menu. i don't…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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Ray's Boathouse: Excellent

My wife and I have been trying to get out to new restaurants this month to take advantage of the 25 ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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Ray's Boathouse Cafe

Ray's is always a winner. My husband and I have been long-time fans of the restaurant downstairs. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave B.

4 of 5 stars. Ray's was my first seafood experience here in Seattle. Overall, it was quite good. My wife had some oysters which she claimed to be very good. All the fish we ate was fresh and tasty as well. My…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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Great Spot - Be Prepared When Sunny

I have dined at Ray's for years - usually in the Cafe. The food is almost always above average, the waitstaff quite consistently attentive. BEWARE - don't expect a perfect dining experience when it's randomly...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rick L.

4 of 5 stars. I love seafood, and this place is definitly a step above most. Boasting beautiful views that don't disappoint and a wide variety of seafood definitly will keep you happy. It's generally prices…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Laural B.

4 of 5 stars. Came here for V-day last year. I'm not a huge seafood person but this was almost enough to convert me.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey D.

5 of 5 stars. I had the scallops and very few places can get these right! Rays did a great job! If you have MS Prime, this place is a steal too!
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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Not what it's cracked up to be

My wife, her mother and I went to Ray's for lunch (unfortunately Anthony's nest door was closed) and it was not memorable. My mother-in -law had chowder which was great. My wife had salmon that was served cool...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan P.

4 of 5 stars. Somehow the very wooden interior left me feeling like I was seated in a cigar box, but as that sensation faded a nice selection of delicious flavors paraded their way to my table. Definitely better…
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve S.

4 of 5 stars. let's face it. most of these "seafood with a view" places are pretty much the same. the seafood is adequate, the view is spectacular. whether its chandler's or salty's. they are all pretty much…
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2005
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One of the best places to eat in Seattle!

Ray's is one of the best places to eat in Seattle - they have amazing seafood, an incredible view and some of best cocktails that are poured in the Puget Sound! The service is always top notch as well. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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SEATTLE'S WORST FOOD WITH A VIEW.

IF you like FOOD, don't go here. IT is one seattles' worst places to eat. Prices are ridiculously high for the quality offered, service offered by young people not really interested in serving, an uninspired...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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Best Seafood Bar in Seattle

My wife and I enjoy eating lunch in a nice bar setting where we don't have to wait. Ray's is always no waiting, the bar staff is friendly and enjoyable and the view excellent. I can highly recommend the salmon...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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Great and imaginative cuisine

Overall a great place. I met the chef and felt very welcome by his warm and gracious manner. The waitstaff is however not well trained and even a bit rude. This