Some dads are impossible to shop for, which is exactly why dinner remains the most reliable gift humanity has managed to invent. A good Father’s Day meal does not need to be overly fancy, but it should feel like more than a regular Sunday where everyone ends up asking what’s in the fridge.
In Washington, the best options have that little extra spark, whether it is waterfront scenery, a steak worth discussing, seafood that tastes like the coast, or a room that makes the whole evening feel easy.
The sweet spot is a place where Dad can relax, eat well, and pretend he was not secretly hoping someone would plan something thoughtful all along.
1. Ray’s Boathouse, Seattle
Few restaurants in Seattle carry the kind of legacy that Ray’s Boathouse has built over more than five decades on the Shilshole Bay waterfront. Since 1973, Ray’s has been the go-to destination for fresh Pacific Northwest seafood, and it still delivers every single time…