Ray's Boathouse, Ballard

Recommends Ray's deck as a spot for salmon or crab.

Says Ray's Cafe above Ray's Boathouse has same quality seafood, less fancy.

Tentatively suggests Ray's Boathouse for its sablefish, but says restaurant sablefish is pricey and they haven't found a preparation they like.

Rates Ray's highly for someone staying in Ballard.

Calls Ray's Cafe legit and says its quality matches the downstairs restaurant.

Recommends Ray's Boathouse among Seattle places serving quality seafood.

Recommends Ray's for trying just a few items as a starter before a fuller meal, suited to people new to seafood.

Takes tourists to Ray's, noting it has the best views.

Calls the sablefish, the restaurant's signature dish, excellent.

Calls its seafood quality decent; praises the view and outdoor seating and says it is not too pricey.

Praises the seafood and views in Ballard; says portions and service are good for the price.

Agrees and advises going before sundown for amazing views.

Says the food there is fairly solid overall.

Recommends it.

Suggests it for diners who enjoy cooked fish, and says to book a time for sunset views.

Lumps this with Palisades as pricier fine dining that tastes excellent.

Says it feels fancy enough to impress relatives, but the food underwhelms.

Agrees with the Ray's suggestion and says the upstairs has great views on a sunny afternoon.

Suggests Ray's Boathouse as a Seattle option for the dinner.

Not a fan and no longer recommends it; says product quality and uneven service put them off.

Endorses Ray's for its halibut and views when asked for a birthday seafood spot.

Found the fish and chips underwhelming for the price, though the place is fun with nice views.