A gem for enjoying fresh seafood with an incredible view. I had the king crab legs, which were perfectly cooked, sweet, and tender - definitely worth it. The menu highlights local catches, and everything tastes fresh and well-prepared. The atmosphere is cozy yet lively, and the large windows offer stunning views of the water and mountains. It’s the perfect place to relax, enjoy amazing seafood, and take in the beauty of Alaska.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Halibut Fish and Chips, Alaskan King Crab Legs, King Crab Legs, Seafood
Rick Weisberg
Thay had a King Crab legs special for $61. I came all the way from Arizona and was looking forward to fresh King crab but instead got snow crab legs which I can get anywhere in Arizona. They should give you what is listed. Waiter never checked back with us to see if we needed anything else and she gave us the wrong bill twice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Audrey J. Krumbach
Y'all. First of all, the food was great. The crab was exceedingly fresh and it was nice to get a smaller (1/2 lb) portion! Also loved the classic sourdough and the linguine!! The real star was the service. Perfectly paced, attentive but not lurking and just PLEASANT. this place is a do not miss.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Alaskan King Crab Legs, Seafood Linguine, Seafood
Andrew Stephenson TV
The atmosphere here was beautiful when I visited here along with my friends. The service was quite slow but the atmosphere was pleasant so wasn’t much need to rush. I personally had the chowder my friend had separated orders. However I was a little disappointed with the this soup, I think the restaurant downtown had better chowders for example Flamingo chowder was really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Seafood
Darryl A. Davis
We had a window table overlooking the harbor. An eagle flew directly over us.
Parking: Ray's has its own free lot.
Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchairs welcome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari & Seafood Chowder, Seafood, Fish & Chips
J K
This is a great restaurant. We had a salad, crab cakes and fish and chips at the bar. The food, especially the fish, was very good—nicely fried not greasy at all. The service was also good. It’s definitely a popular place; there were no tables available when we arrived just after 4 pm. If you are a small group, you may be able to find a seat at the bar without waiting (they serve the full meal there).
SP Reviewer
Poor Service restaurant I ever visited.
We visited this restaurant during our trip to Alaska and had a disappointing experience. We ordered a Halibut Sandwich and Buttery Garlic Steamed Manila Clams but waited over an hour without any updates from our waitress. Other tables received their orders before us, and she seemed more focused on them. After an hour, she finally informed us that our order would take another 30 minutes. Frustrated, we canceled it, but she still brought the clams—without bread—10 minutes later. When I asked for the bread, it took another 15-20 minutes to arrive.
She also brought the burger, but it was missing sauce, and overall, the food was not good. The clams were decent, but the bread wasn’t fresh, and the service was rude. Given the high prices, the experience was not worth it. I regretted choosing this restaurant and wanted to share my experience to help others avoid the same disappointment. Be cautious if you're dining with a larger group, as the wait can exceed two hours.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Angela Rose
Great food and views of the waterfront!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Graeme Iveson
End of season so menu restricted. Food was a little cold.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Bharath Hunkunda Sreenivasa
After our 6.5-hour cruise, we wanted a light dinner before heading to Anchorage. We found Ray's in Seward, and it turned out to be a great seafood spot. The staff was professional, and the food was good—I'd rate it 3.5 out of 5. The mocktails were nice too, so I'd give them a 3 out of 5. The atmosphere was fantastic, a perfect 5 out of 5!.
We had a window table and enjoyed watching a sea otter play with some ducks while we ate. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we’d definitely dine there again when we return to Seward.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Halibut Fish and Chips, Alaskan King Crab Legs, Seafood
Had a great rib eye steak and mashed potatoes. Somewhat on the pricey side. I was hesitant on ordering the steak, because I never spent that much for a steak. It was the best. Glad I ordered it. Although I wish they offered baked potatoes opposed to mashed potatoes. Great service.
Parking: Free parking in their lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yifan
I ordered the halibut with red curry, Alice salad, steamed clams, and crab legs. Every dish was spot on, with fresh seafood that wasn’t overcooked, which is key.
The halibut was especially tender, and the nuts on top added a perfect contrast in texture. The salad was fresh and had a nice kick, thanks to the garlic blended into the dressing—it gave it a bit of spiciness that I absolutely loved. The clams, served in a garlic butter sauce with dill, were packed with flavors.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Claudia Stipe, Realtor
We enjoyed one of the best meals we had since visiting Alaska. The evening view of the harbor was beautiful & our server Ryan was so awesome & fun. I highly recommend Ray’s Waterfront!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Alaskan King Crab Legs, Seafood
Sailingdipity
Staple in Seward. Great food, beautiful views and wonderful service. Every. Single. Time!
A gem for enjoying fresh seafood with an incredible view. I had the king crab legs, which were perfectly cooked, sweet, and tender - definitely worth it. The menu highlights local catches, and everything tastes fresh and well-prepared. The atmosphere is cozy yet lively, and the large windows offer stunning views of the water and mountains. It’s the perfect place to relax, enjoy amazing seafood, and take in the beauty of Alaska.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Halibut Fish and Chips, Alaskan King Crab Legs, King Crab Legs, Seafood
Thay had a King Crab legs special for $61. I came all the way from Arizona and was looking forward to fresh King crab but instead got snow crab legs which I can get anywhere in Arizona. They should give you what is listed. Waiter never checked back with us to see if we needed anything else and she gave us the wrong bill twice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Y'all. First of all, the food was great. The crab was exceedingly fresh and it was nice to get a smaller (1/2 lb) portion! Also loved the classic sourdough and the linguine!! The real star was the service. Perfectly paced, attentive but not lurking and just PLEASANT. this place is a do not miss.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Alaskan King Crab Legs, Seafood Linguine, Seafood
The atmosphere here was beautiful when I visited here along with my friends. The service was quite slow but the atmosphere was pleasant so wasn’t much need to rush. I personally had the chowder my friend had separated orders. However I was a little disappointed with the this soup, I think the restaurant downtown had better chowders for example Flamingo chowder was really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Seafood
We had a window table overlooking the harbor. An eagle flew directly over us.
Parking: Ray's has its own free lot.
Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchairs welcome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari & Seafood Chowder, Seafood, Fish & Chips
This is a great restaurant. We had a salad, crab cakes and fish and chips at the bar. The food, especially the fish, was very good—nicely fried not greasy at all. The service was also good. It’s definitely a popular place; there were no tables available when we arrived just after 4 pm. If you are a small group, you may be able to find a seat at the bar without waiting (they serve the full meal there).
Poor Service restaurant I ever visited.
We visited this restaurant during our trip to Alaska and had a disappointing experience. We ordered a Halibut Sandwich and Buttery Garlic Steamed Manila Clams but waited over an hour without any updates from our waitress. Other tables received their orders before us, and she seemed more focused on them. After an hour, she finally informed us that our order would take another 30 minutes. Frustrated, we canceled it, but she still brought the clams—without bread—10 minutes later. When I asked for the bread, it took another 15-20 minutes to arrive.
She also brought the burger, but it was missing sauce, and overall, the food was not good. The clams were decent, but the bread wasn’t fresh, and the service was rude. Given the high prices, the experience was not worth it. I regretted choosing this restaurant and wanted to share my experience to help others avoid the same disappointment. Be cautious if you're dining with a larger group, as the wait can exceed two hours.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Great food and views of the waterfront!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
End of season so menu restricted. Food was a little cold.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
After our 6.5-hour cruise, we wanted a light dinner before heading to Anchorage. We found Ray's in Seward, and it turned out to be a great seafood spot. The staff was professional, and the food was good—I'd rate it 3.5 out of 5. The mocktails were nice too, so I'd give them a 3 out of 5. The atmosphere was fantastic, a perfect 5 out of 5!.
We had a window table and enjoyed watching a sea otter play with some ducks while we ate. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we’d definitely dine there again when we return to Seward.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Halibut Fish and Chips, Alaskan King Crab Legs, Seafood
Restaurantji Recommends
Had a great rib eye steak and mashed potatoes. Somewhat on the pricey side. I was hesitant on ordering the steak, because I never spent that much for a steak. It was the best. Glad I ordered it. Although I wish they offered baked potatoes opposed to mashed potatoes. Great service.
Parking: Free parking in their lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered the halibut with red curry, Alice salad, steamed clams, and crab legs. Every dish was spot on, with fresh seafood that wasn’t overcooked, which is key.
The halibut was especially tender, and the nuts on top added a perfect contrast in texture. The salad was fresh and had a nice kick, thanks to the garlic blended into the dressing—it gave it a bit of spiciness that I absolutely loved. The clams, served in a garlic butter sauce with dill, were packed with flavors.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
We enjoyed one of the best meals we had since visiting Alaska. The evening view of the harbor was beautiful & our server Ryan was so awesome & fun. I highly recommend Ray’s Waterfront!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Alaskan King Crab Legs, Seafood
Staple in Seward. Great food, beautiful views and wonderful service. Every. Single. Time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service food and place. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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