RAY'S is one of the best contemporary restaurants in Vancouver for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Yaletown.
RAY'S opened in Yaletown in April 2026 with an unusually clear sense of what it wants to be — and the 270-seat room backs that up before the menu even arrives.
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Crispy chicken, sweet chili glaze, wonton strips, cucumber, green onion, toasted sesame + Jasmine rice
Fresh prawn, lime, mango, avocado, red onion, cilantro, jalapeños, chive oil, house-made corn chips
Fire-dusted calamari, tempura red onion, jalapeños, parsley, tarragon aioli
Ahi tuna, soy-ginger rice, avocado, cucumber, mango, radish, crispy onion, furikake, macadamia nuts, tempura crunch, soy-ginger vinaigrette, togarashi mayo
House-made meatballs, pomodoro, herb ricotta, truffle oil, Parmesan cream
RAY'S works for date night in Yaletown because the room and the food both help the evening land. General Wow Chicken and Prawn Ceviche also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 305 Google reviews.
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For now, RAY'S holds a 9.4 rating across 305 Google reviews.
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RAY'S is a Contemporary restaurant located in Yaletown, Vancouver. RAY'S opened in Yaletown in April 2026 with an unusually clear sense of what it wants to be — and the 270-seat room backs that up before the menu even arrives.
RAY'S is best for yaletown night out, date night, group dinner, patio, cocktails. RAY'S works for date night in Yaletown because the room and the food both help the evening land. General Wow Chicken and Prawn Ceviche also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 305 Google reviews.
RAY'S is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.4 from 305 reviews
Start with General Wow Chicken, Prawn Ceviche, Calamari Fritti and Tuna Poke Bowl. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
RAY'S holds a 9.4 Google rating from 305 reviews. RAY'S works for date night in Yaletown because the room and the food both help the evening land. General Wow Chicken and Prawn Ceviche also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 305 Google reviews.
RAY'S is located at 1131 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6C5, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, RAY'S accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — RAY'S is tagged for date night dining. RAY'S works for date night in Yaletown because the room and the food both help the evening land. General Wow Chicken and Prawn Ceviche also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 305 Google reviews.
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