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

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

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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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

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

Popular seafood restaurant in Seward with beautiful views. Make a reservation so that you get the good tables and forgo the wait. We had some mocktails but it wasn't very good. Skip them. The calamari was decent, but the bread falls off the rings. The seafood chowder was delicious and hearty. The halibut andaman was good with Thai curry and rice, but the curry sauce overpowers the fish. Surprisingly, the broccolini was delicious. The miso sablefish was superb! I highly recommend this dish. The fish was so buttery and the miso compliments it well! read more

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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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After looking at several menus in the area, we settled on this restaurant. The hostess was awesome and so was our server. We got lucky to get a seat right by the window so we could watch the water. There were a couple of seals and otters playing in the water so that was fun to watch. The menu is quite extensive and we ordered drinks and food. Drinks were OK. My friend ordered the blackberry Mojito and it was sour. Obviously missing something. I got an aperol spritz, which was just ok. Bummer.... I asked if the halibut was locally caught and the waitress mentioned it was not but she had no idea where it was caught lol. I have never eaten halibut so my friend and I split the fish and chips. The fish was mildly fishy, but OK the french fries were all right as well. It was hungry man, fish and chips quality at a four star restaurant price. read more

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

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We walked in and it was a 45 min for 2 people but also they close at 9pm and we came in at 8pm so it was actually nice that they even considered taking us. our server was Dylan and he was really welcoming! We ordered the halibut andaman, the captins plate, and for our starter, we ordered the crab dip. In our opinion, the halibut and the crab dip were really good- the perfect amount of seasonings. The captain plate was lacking some flavor but I'm sure if the prawns and scallops had some more flavor to it, it would've been great! I thought the ambiance would've been fancier but it's pretty casual. read more

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The food was good, we enjoyed the cod fish and chips, sourdough bread, halibut, and miso sablefish. Unfortunately, the service wasn't great. Our server splashed olive oil on the table and didn't seem to notice it. Later, he snatched the menus from under our plates so quickly that it felt careless. read more

While in Seward we realized there are not too many spots to get a solid meal. Ray's is one restaurant that combines very good food, decent wine and beer selection on top of a postcard view of the harbor. We started with a half dozen oysters ($23) served with mignonette only. Deep flavors of the sea and harvested from the waters of Washington state. We followed up with ciopinno, the hearty fishermen's stew of mussels, shrimp, scallops, fish and tomatoes, green peppers and onions. Robust and flavorful, slightly spiced and combined with complimenting aromatic herbs and served over linguine. Delicious. My wife enjoyed her pistachio encrusted halibut filet. A large piece of the white, mild cold water fish was served with a curry sauce over mashed potatoes and a side of steamed broccolini. We passed on a number of desserts. Our server was knowledgeable and made sure the kitchen was timely in getting our meals from kitchen to table. Would strongly recommend this restaurant. read more

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If you read the 1 and 2 star reviews and don't heed our warnings, then shame on you! Because this dive is the worst food I can imagine. We ate here for lunch; Cod Fish & Chips, and Halibut Fish & Chips, no drinks, Total: $85. Cole Slaw: Straight out of a bag, not even edible. Fries: Frozen, seasoned fries, thrown into an oven for a few minutes. Limp, flavorless, probably been reheated a number of times. Cod: Frozen fish sticks rolled in a ton of Panko and thrown into the oven. Dry, no flavor, and did not even smell like fish! Halibut: About $10 more than the Cod, and IMO the only difference is that the Halibut is harder! Again, frozen, rolled is so much Panko that there very little fish flavor. Don't believe the bots writing the 5 and 4 star reviews. Save your money and go elsewhere. read more

Very nice service. We had Salmon entry 5/5 that was very good, seafood chowder 5/5 halibut was dry to my taste 3/5 and miso sablefish 5/5. Fried calimari appetizers very good as well just wish portion was larger. The sourdough bread was served at the table with olive oil and vinegar. Will definitely come back. read more

One of the best meals I had on our trip / ever. The salmon was perfect. Mashed potatoes were piping hot. Sourdough bread they bring you was the best. Worth the wait and the plane ticket to Alaska. read more

The crab cakes are good, the bar is friendly but wont' serve appetizers if you are waiting on a table. The king crab is good. All dishes our party had were very good. The service is good, but they do try to turn tables quickly. Bonus - we got to see the river otters from up the road come play at the edge of the bay and hang out for a bit from our table during a couple of visits this month. read more

Went around 6pm and the wait was about 45 minutes so not too long. The restaurant decor obviously had a lot of fish and fishing themed items which overall lifted the atmosphere of the establishment. Our service was fast and very nice and helpful about questions we had about the menu and different types of seafood. We ordered the sablefish dish which was great tasting, light and buttery with a savory miso sauce over the top, only thing was we wish there was a bit more sauce for the rice it came with. We also ordered the seafood linguine, which had a nice creamy sauce with it, all the seafood in it was cooked well apart from the shrimp being a little over cooked but not to the point where it was not edible. Overall a good meal and a good experience! read more

Ray's Waterfront - Ultimate seafood linguine - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

We really enjoyed our meal at Ray's Waterfront. The location is beautiful and peaceful, right on the Seward Harbor. I ordered the miso sablefish and it was delicious! Very fresh and the flavors were great. It's a meal I wish I knew how to make myself. A little on the pricey side but many restaurants in the area were comparable. read more

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

Felt queasy after eating at rays and today am weak, broke out in rash, flush and sweaty. Something had msg in it and we should have been told. Pls give A heads up to customers. read more

Halibut was tough and overcooked, like most restaurants we went to. Fish and chips were above average. Clams were nice. But the fish cooking is sub par. read more

Let me just start this review off by saying I dislike seafood. I don't like anything fishy or any food that comes from the sea. That being said, I was in for a very pleasant surprise when I ordered the miso sablefish. It was expensive but worth every penny!! It is so soft, melts in your mouth and tastes rich and flavorful. Even if you are like me and don't like seafood, you will love it. The service was great, we had a very friendly waitress. The restaurant has a breathtaking view of the water and the mountains surrounding this town in every direction. read more

Ray's Waterfront - View from the restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Our server Meeks was excellent and attentive, that's why the rating is a 2 stars instead of 1 or zero. I ordered the Today's Special appetizer of Alaska Weathervane scallops and expected for $25 to get large, plump scallops. Instead, they were size of a quarter, dry and rubbery. I don't know if they shrank from overcooking, but they certainly were very disappointing. My main course was Sable Cod for $40. The fish was okay, but the rice was dry and hard. The server quickly replaced the rice from another area of the pot. Must have been sitting there for a while. The broccoli was cooked to a mush. I don't know how they did it. Perhaps the broccoli came from a frozen bag? To accompany a $40 plate of really good fish, it seems inappropriate. To the owner: keep the server and fire the chef! read more

Anyone who thinks this restaurant is a 3.5 stars doesn't know high quality food. Best restaurant I've eaten at in Alaska. Freshest, highest quality fish, amazing service, and a beautiful waterfront view. read more

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

Awesome food and service! The food was delicious, absolutely fresh and yummy. We ate steamed clams, halibut, chowder and salmon. Love the food. Oh, expect to wait for an hour to be seated, I'd recommend reserving a spot in advance! read more

Dined in on a Saturday night without reservation as we just got to town. Waited about an hour for a party of 6! Very crowded and small seating/waiting space so I highly recommend to make a reservation if you can. We got really lucky and sat in a spot that had a great view of the water. We were greeted by our server immediately and he took our drink orders, he also told us that the kitchen was backed up but he would gladly put in our orders immediately! I wished I got his name because he was very kind, one of the best servers I've had! We ordered 3 appetizers, the clam chowder (which was amazingly thick and flavorful, the calamari (which tasted fresh and not frozen), and the steam buttered clams?( which were SO SO SO FLAVORFUL!) it tasted amazing with the complementary sour dough bread dipped in it. Which by the way, we had like 3 of them because they were so delicious. Crispy and flaky on the outside and warm and soft (like clouds) on the inside. Captain's Platter- they mistakenly gave us fries instead of rice (but our server offered to bring rice since they forgot) but it was your slightly above fish n chips. The fried fish were big pieces. Halibut special- my brother said "less would be more" Alaskan King Crab- my father said "you go to Alaska to eat crab because it's the best the US has to offer, tasted like the lower 48" Brandy Glaze Salmon- my brother said "taste like burnt salmon" Prime rib- I know it's funny how I ordered this at a seafood restaurant but it honestly was one of the best dishes. The meat was juicy and tender. The prime rib needed a little more seasoning. The mashed potatoes were seasoned perfectly. Overall it was a good experience and beautiful view. Would like to give a shout-out to Mono(?) he wasn't our waiter but seemed to always ensure our waters were filled! read more

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I had the chowder and another app that was forgettable. The soup came lukewarm and but had an okay flavor. The soup itself was way too thick for me. perhaps if it was hotter it would have thinned out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view is great though.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I hadn't been to Ray's in a few years and when we couldn't get reservations at any of our other go-to places, even a few weeks out, we made reservations for 7. While we had reservations, we still had to wait about 10 minutes for them to seat us, which was weird since the table was sitting there empty. The place was chaos! Typical tourists piling through the doors and spilling out the entryway. It was extremely loud, both in the bar and dining room. The view is always nice, being right there in front of the docks. Service was good... our server took all orders without writing them down and we ended up with an extra calamari that we paid for, medium rare steak cooked medium well and the side to one dish was incorrect. Who's fault, who knows but the kitchen was blamed! I get that we're in Seward and seafood is what most people eat, but being from AK, I don't dine out for seafood very often. I ordered a Ribeye, and I don't think a grain of seasoning was added to it and it was the one that was over cooked. My husbands strip steak was also bland, however cooked medium rare as requested. Crispy calamari was excellent while Caesar salads and sablefish were enjoyed by others. I was happy that the server left the handheld POS device and walked away... although the gratuity was already included, I prefer when they don't hover while cashing out. read more