Didn't have a long wait, loved the crab cakes. The fresh salmon was amazing. We were sat ocean view and watched a sea lion swimming in the bay couldn't have asked for a better meal read more

What an adorable waterfront restaurant! We had seafood chowder, fresh oysters and miso cod dish. Everything was amazing! I have to say portions are not very large but we were still very satisfied in the end. read more

Ray's Waterfront - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

This was probably my favorite meal in Seward. We started with crab cakes which were amazing, I like when there's chunks of veggies in it and it was fried perfectly. The halibut andaman was so good, the crust with macadamias was still crunchy and the curry sauce it's served in was nice to warm us up after a chilly day. The service was great, we basically got what the waiter recommended. My friend got the seafood pasta which she also enjoyed. Definitely recommend this to everyone going to Seward! Just a heads up, there's a wait esp if there are cruise ships in the port, so plan accordingly! But there are also a lot of shops to walk around and kill time, not to mention the views are incredible to just soak up. read more

Ray's Waterfront - Halibut Andaman - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

This place is GREAT. After a long day on the water, we stopped in for some clams and fish and chips. They also made us a tasty Paloma. It seems unassuming from the outside but GO IN! Chefs kiss is the lovely view of the bay. read more

Ray's Waterfront - Halibut fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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This place was great overall! Just don't order the seafood stew. It was way overcooked and the seafood in it was almost inedible it was so rubbery. read more

Recommend here for lunch, so we stopped by after one of our tours. Located right on the water, it's a beautiful place to have a meal - large windows allow you to enjoy the view. Crab cakes were tasted fresh and flavorful, decent-sized. Good drink selection. Enjoyed my French 75. Our waiter was friendly and efficient. Food was definitely pricey, probably because they're a cruise ship stop. So keep that in mind. Overall, it was a good dining experience. As long as you're prepared for the higher price, it's a good stop. read more

Ray's Waterfront - Crab Cakes - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Disappointing. The king crab tasted frozen, the cioppino tasted like watered down ketchup, and the clams were bland. One bartender made great drinks, but the other was inconsistent. Good location, but the food did not live up to the hype. read more

We put our name in at 7 pm and was told 55 minutes so we went walking. Came back at 7:49 pm and still no text that a table was ready. The host said we had 3 tables in front of us. We wait until 8:15 and asked again, they said 4 tables are in front of us. They have no clue! The lady said I came in at 735 but we came in at 7:01 and had a text to prove it. Instead of getting us sat they said we still had to wait. Overall bad organization at the hostess stand. Wouldn't waste your time. read more

Yes No stars. 1.5 hr wait list took 2. Hostesses put 4 LATE parties in front of us after they lost their place in line. Table turned around was SLOW. When seated was going to be placed next to 2 who were late. Very unprofessional and disrespectful. read more

The food is amazing, the fish is fresh. Came back to back days, the black cod was amazing, savory and had an asian kind of sauce. The crab was also amazing, so fresh, broke apart in one piece every time. The severs are also great people, really friendly, ask for Mike. The art work is pretty, and the stuffed fish on the wall is awesome! read more

Ray's Waterfront - Dining room view: May 24, 2026 - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

This place is amazing! Our server George was attentive, kind and efficient. He gave us attention, without hovering, and was amazing! The food was exceptional, flavorful and tender-very fresh! All while we enjoyed a view of magestic mountains! read more

Great food and awesome service. The blackened salmon tacos were top notch. Our service was professional and friendly.

The seafood soup was delicious, the bartender was nice and efficient. The place is pricy because the cruise ship people come here. But we would go again read more

Ray's Waterfront - Seafood soup and espresso martini - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

My husband and I loved the prime rib and the crab. It was decently priced and delicious. Both were cooked perfect. The sourdough was delicious. We did se the fish and chips go by a few times and looked delicious. The place was clean and our server, she was delightful. We got there at 5 right before the tourist rush and it was perfect. read more

Ray's Waterfront - Crab legs and prime rib. - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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Awesome food & views, hard to beat fish & chips on the marina. Great, friendly service! Go here! read more

Ray's Waterfront - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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While on an Anchorage tour, a couple recommended Ray's as a good place to eat in Seward. They were not wrong. My husband and I shared oysters, seafood chowder and fish with chips. Everything was delicious and tasted so fresh. Stan, our server, was professional and friendly. He provided excellent service. Atmosphere was very pleasant. Music was just the right level so talking was very easy. And the view is incredible. read more

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Every local I spoke to said Ray's was the best. I enjoyed a simple dinner of crab legs and local oysters that was delicious. The views of the harbor are spectacular and worth any wait! read more

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Food was excellent and the service was very quick and professional. We were seating overlooking the very picturesque boat harbor. Definitely a return is required . read more

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Calamari was perfectly seasoned. Crab cakes were good. Miso sablefish was my favorite. It had the texture of a Chilean sea bass. Salmon was a bit dry. Halibut was ok. Our server, Ryan, was so nice! The view of the marina is amazing. I'd come back for the miso sablefish. read more

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We stopped in for a quick lunch and only had to wait 5 minutes. The entire restaurant has great views of the harbor and it doesn't seem like there is a bad seat. The chowder was the best we had the entire trip! read more

Ray's Waterfront - Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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Service and food were delicious. Our waitress was personable and attentive. We would definitely eat here again.

Was recommended to stop here during a stop in Steward. Long wait for a table but well worth it. Our food was outstanding as was our waiter. Gorgeous view. read more

Ray's Waterfront - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Very, very high prices. Portions very small to split between two people if one wants to be reasonable about what they spend. Salmon undercooked and mushy. No flavor at all. Expensive, too! Hollandaise sauce on the side, yucky. No flavor either. Only accept cash. Interesting. Unable to get a separate check per couple at a "group table." All charged as one and parties left to "figure it out." Gratuity as part of charge based upon bill, not on what individuals or couples ordered. Almost impossible to figure out. Service fair. Never checked back on quality of order. 4 small slices of bread for 2 provided. Extra charge to ask for more! I would not recommend this restaurant. We live in Alaska and will not be back. Would not recommend to vulnerable travelers who will spend a small fortune to eat a small meal that does not taste exceptional like it should. read more

For the cost of the food, I don't think it's worth it. Ordered calamari, a burger, a NY strip, seafood linguine and the fish and chips (cod). Had the chocolate dessert and the sundae as well. Calamari was pretty decent. The Burger was ok. NY strip was mediocre and the sides tasted like something from an old folks home. Seafood Linguine was hot and cooked decent and wasn't horrible, but wasn't spectacular either. The fish and chips was fried properly, but it was cold like is sat in the window too long and the tartar sauce had too much onion in it or something and couldn't be eaten more than one bite without being overwhelming. The chocolate desert was meh, but the sundae was better. Service was spectacular. Front of the house was friendly, prompt. I never had my drinks refilled so much and without asking and asking. Plates cleared multiple times throughout our service. Server was great. I tipped 20% The view was awesome as well. Probably will never be back to be honest, but I always wanted to try this place and now I have. read more

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Best salmon I had in my life!!! If you are in the area come here the drinks are also great read more

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Tanner crab was so good we ordered a second order rice not very flavorful (was mid )broccolini had no seasoning but added salt pepper and butter it was fine. Burger was very good but the beat part was the salad on the side! Tsunami martini has a beautiful lychee flavor Northern lights was full of lavender Service was very quick and attentive especially since the lines to even be seated are out the door! Very busy place with a great view of the harbor read more

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We had about a 30 minute wait but it was worth it. We had a great tableside view and the staff was friendly. The calamari appetizer was great. The cioppino was great, lots of clams, scallops, shrimp and fish. It also contained large pieces of fresh tomato that actually had taste! Everyone enjoyed their meal. read more

Great service and awesome view! Food was delicious - definitely would eat again next time I'm in Seward. read more

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Service- Excellent! Cordial, quick, friendly. Food-- very yummy. I had the phyllo dough pie thing that had melted cheese, mushroom, pepper (?), either way it was very good. The review is only 4 stars because the crust was tough to knife thru at the bottom. Sourdough appetizer was very yummy and cheap. Hubby had snow crab legs as the special. Crème brûlée was very yummy dessert! Atmosphere- excellent, had dock side view of sea lion munching on lunch. Just lovely view. read more

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First recommendation is to make a reservation! We are residents visiting from Anchorage but that dinner rush filled in quickly, especially because of the season. Waited a true hour but it went by fast being able to look around. Overall service and food were great! We had a gorgeous window overlooking the harbor that tied in a great visit. I ordered the chowder as an appetizer and the rockfish as an entree. My mother and I liked the switch up in featuring broccolini. Prices are ranging that $30-50 average for entrees. read more

Ray's Waterfront - Window view. - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

My main recommendation would be make a reservation. They went from no very busy to poppppppin very quickly and a lot of people were waiting. We all loved our food and had a great view. I would 100% come back here and really enjoyed our dinner. read more

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How can you screw-up a perfectly fresh filet of halibut? By giving it to the cooks at Ray's Waterfront. Their grilled halibut filet comes on top of overcooked lumpy rice, and 3 asparagus that taste like garlic - so much it's used in their cooking. On top of it all, they throw a disgusting lobster gravy, made the way your grandmother did, with flour and all. I'm sure I've had worse meals in my life, I just can't remember where and when. read more

When my husband and I first got to Seward, we were looking everywhere on where to eat. He had found this place with three different reviews. Good, bad and in the middle. I would personally say it's in the middle. The seafood chowder was very good. However the artichoke dip did not taste good at all. The blackened salmon on Alice's salad was fantastic but then the Cod fish and chips was dry and the fries tasted old. The tartar sauce was the only thing saving that dish. We asked locals where to eat and they also recommended this place. It felt like a very upscale place which had originally given me hope but after eating the food it was just a mid experience for the price of it all. read more

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Dinner was delicious. I had a salmon salad and my husband had grilled Halibut, jasmine rice and string beans. We had a crème brûlée for dessert. The service was excellent. It was crowded but that's because it's a great restaraunt. read more

Ray's Waterfront - Crème brûlée - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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Dinner was bomb.com... super delicious leaving you mouth craving more! Ryan was super friendly, knowledgeable and made sure we was tended to throughout our dinner... the view was spectacular, the restaurant it self was clean and the volume was perfect! It was the best way to end our stay... Thank you Seward! read more

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Got my crab fix! Tuna starter was delicious, so fresh!! The view was absolutely gorgeous from our table. Great service. Prices are on the higher end but for fresh seafood and a view? Deal. read more

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Ray's Waterfront is undoubtedly #1 in Alaska. Perhaps a slight upcharge aka "tourist pricing" but you get an awesome view from the restaurant and the food is amongst the top in my all time faves. Couple this with good service and you see why it's an easy 5 stars! Started off with a sampling of 3 different appetizers, calamari, crab cakes and scallops. Perfection on all 3 and impossible to pick a favorite but the scallops were unlike any other I've had. Main course I opted for Halibut Andaman and it was yet another home run. I'm always a bit skeptical with curry sauces but Ray's nails this one. It pairs like a marriage meant to be atop the macadamia nut crust surrounding an ever so delicious filet of fresh halibut. After 2 immediate wins on appetizers and main course, I had to go for it all and try a dessert. Bread pudding caught my eye and it was an absolute grand slam!!! From the first bite, I was in paradise as this recipe encompasses all things great about bread pudding and elevates it at least 3 notches beyond the "best you've ever had". A total win-win here and true 5 star experience! read more

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Awful $40 salmon. Small paper thin and overcooked. Beyond disappointing. They made a huge sell on how magnificent their fish was. We were a large party and some had excellent thickness cooked ok but others were not. Beyond inconsistent quality confrol. For a $40 entree it was abominable. I would rather spend half and get fast food for dry thin small portions read more

We enjoyed our lunch so much here we returned two days later. We had the stone crab dinner and seafood chowder which were both delicious. The service was great. Our waiter was very friendly! We returned and sat at the bar to dine with again enjoying seafood chowder. Rays has a great history and still serving up delicious food! read more

Better than expected! Had the Alaskan Oysters on the shell that were top notch! I had never seen oyster shells so deep. Very fresh and served with a vinaigrette/onion splash that was also a nice addition. Seafood chowder was thick with a good seafood flavor and filling too; also better than expected. Prices are a bit high I thought but the service was excellent. It's a nice Seward eating spot with a higher end ambiance. I liked it. read more

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