“Fresh Catches & Warm Welcomes.”
“Fresh Catches
& Warm Welcomes.”
Ray’s Waterfront is a family-owned and operated restaurant and bar with spectacular views of mountains, sea life, and boat harbor activity. We’ve been making people smile since 1988 with tasty food made from scratch and friendly service.
Our menus feature local seafood, quality steaks, fresh vegetables, bold flavors, and a great selection of wine, beer, and cocktails. Beloved by fishermen, locals, travelers, families, and friends — we aim to please everyone with a delightful experience.
Ray’s Waterfront is a family-owned and operated restaurant and bar with spectacular views of mountains, sea life, and boat harbor activity. We’ve been making people smile since 1988 with tasty food made from scratch and friendly service.
Our menus feature local seafood, quality steaks, fresh vegetables, bold flavors, and a great selection of wine, beer, and cocktails. Beloved by fishermen, locals, travelers, families, and friends — we aim to please everyone with a delightful experience.
Seasonal Hours
April – September
Monday
11AM – 10PM
Tuesday
11AM – 10PM
Wednesday
11AM – 10PM
Thursday
11AM – 10PM
Friday
11AM – 10PM
Sat & Sun
11AM – 10PM
We are closed for the winter & reopen on April 17, 2025.
Thanks for a wonderful season! See you again soon!!
Ray’s, founded in 1988 by Ray and Leslie Simutis, is Seward’s oldest family-owned restaurant. Ray, a former taxi driver and stockbroker from New York, and Leslie, a Seattle native with a background in scientific illustration, met one summer while working at a fishery in Alaska — escaping conventional life achievement expectations, instead opting for adventure immersed in beautiful nature. Ray went on to become a commercial fisherman catching king crab and harrowing stories on the Bering Sea. Leslie honed her culinary skills at home, in cafes, and at the Culinary Institute of America... dreaming of owning a restaurant someday.
With Leslie crafting the menu centered around local seafood and Ray a daily fixture chatting folks up in the bar, Ray’s soon became beloved by locals and visitors alike. Now run by their daughters, Anna and Janina, Ray’s continues to serve fresh, locally sourced seafood with house-made sauces, honoring the Simutis family’s legacy.
Ray’s, founded in 1988 by Ray and Leslie Simutis, is Seward’s oldest family-owned restaurant. Ray, a former taxi driver and stockbroker from New York, and Leslie, a Seattle native with a background in scientific illustration, met one summer while working at a fishery in Alaska — escaping conventional life achievement expectations, instead opting for adventure immersed in beautiful nature. Ray went on to become a commercial fisherman catching king crab and harrowing stories on the Bering Sea. Leslie honed her culinary skills at home, in cafes, and at the Culinary Institute of America... dreaming of owning a restaurant someday.
With Leslie crafting the menu centered around local seafood and Ray a daily fixture chatting folks up in the bar, Ray’s soon became beloved by locals and visitors alike. Now run by their daughters, Anna and Janina, Ray’s continues to serve fresh, locally sourced seafood with house-made sauces, honoring the Simutis family’s legacy.
Join the Ray’s Crew
We have multigenerational families on our team — many have been with us for over 10 years, which warms our hearts (and makes us feel old)! Ray’s has entry-level positions and opportunities for skilled individuals on the hospitality and culinary career path.
If you thrive on connecting with people, a busy environment, and excelling at what you do — come join us! We’d love to have you on our team.
We have multigenerational families on our team — many have been with us for over 10 years, which warms our hearts (and makes us feel old)! Ray’s has entry-level positions and opportunities for skilled individuals on the hospitality and culinary career path.
If you thrive on connecting with people, a busy environment, and excelling at what you do — come join us! We’d love to have you on our team.
