Ray’s Boathouse serves a Dungeness crab cake that showcases large pieces of crab bound with minimal filler, seared so the exterior forms a golden crust.[7] It is often plated with a tart, herb-accented sauce and seasonal garnishes that keep the dish feeling bright despite its richness.[7][13] The texture leans toward tender and moist inside with a noticeable contrast from the pan-crisped edges, and the portion size works well as a generous appetizer.[7] Reviews emphasize the clean crab flavor and careful cooking, reinforcing Ray’s reputation as a place to taste classic Pacific Northwest crab in a refined format.[7][13][24]