RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.7

2439 Reviews

$31 to $50

Latin American

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2 people

4 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Romantic

RAYA, a restaurant concept by Richard Sandoval, showcases Pan-Latin Coastal Cuisine prepared with sustainable seafood, local produce, natural and organic meats, and Chef Sandoval’s signature Latin flavors.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin American, Pan-Asian, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 6:30 am–11:30 am Sun 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(949) 240-5050
Website
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/LagunaRAYA
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Executive Chef Michael Treanor

Location
One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
Area
Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
Cross Street
Pacific Coast Highway and Niguel Road
Parking details
Valet parking is $15 with validation.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

Sunday Brunch at RAYA
US$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
RAYA’s talented culinary team invites guests to indulge in Sunday A la Carte Brunch delicacies prepared the Ritz-Carlton way. Shrimp and Octopus Cocktail, Carnitas Huevos Rancheros, and Benedict Enmolado are just a few delicious items offered at this special brunch by the sea.
Christmas Dinner
US$174.55 per person
Prepaid
25 Dec 2024 only
Gather at RAYA and enjoy a festive 3-course pre-fixe menu inspired by the season’s finest flavors.
New Year's Eve Dinner
US$213.35 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Ring in 2025 at RAYA and enjoy a festive 4-course pre-fixe menu

Popular dishes

What 2,439 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, offers a "spectacular view" of the ocean, making it a breathtaking dining experience. Guests praise the "top-notch service," especially from staff like Reena and Samantha. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the overall atmosphere, "amazing food," and special touches for celebrations make it a memorable destination.

2,439 Reviews

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Ellen
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a fantastic day. Cheers to Ryra Christmas Tea
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We hadn't visited the restaurant for a long time, having moved to a different state. We were pleased to find that the food and beautiful surroundings matched our fond memories. The service, however, went well beyond that, and contributed to a lasting memory for our party.
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Lisa
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chris was an exceptional person to help us make the right selections for our brunch and was so kind to us! He was very attentive to us! We so enjoyed the brunch menu and the ambiance is exquisite! Can’t wait to return and share with others so they can have enjoy a special experience as well.
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Danna
Los Angeles
78 reviews
vip
5.0
78 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I dined here with a friend for a late dinner. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. My steak was cooked perfectly and my friend really loved her cod. The churros for dessert were amazing!! Plus, my friend wanted affogato which wasn’t on the menu put since they had espresso and vanilla ice cream they made one for her. Very accommodating! The view is amazing too.
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Annette
Orange County
78 reviews
vip
5.0
78 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We live close to the Ritz Carlton and love to come to RAYA for special occasions. The view, food and service are always great. We had a very nice celebration last night, everything turned out perfectly.
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Nasrin
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
2.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We ordered Cesar salad and steak , there was a pice of fish skin on my lettuce and after salad it takes 55 minutes to have very small piece of steak that just need to be prepared in 5 minutes, staff all the time apologies for that but we have to go another location and we were late . Also the price for quality was so high. But i love the design and view .
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surbhi
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and exceptional service. Enjoyed the turkey and stuffing was super delicious as well. I enjoy coming to Raya every now and then.
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Julie
Orange County
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
It was a very memorably pathetic experience. The food was lousy, the waitress smiles were fake with cold service. The menu was extremely limited, incompatible to the price they charged (over $170/ per person). The holiday atmosphere and decorations were dated. The temperature of the dining room was unfriendly cold. It was the worst meal I have ever had in any 4 star hotels above.
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David
Orange County
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Thanksgiving dinner was absolutely outstanding, the service was impeccable, and the location was spectacular. I highly recommend them.
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Michael
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful restaurant with an amazing view of the ocean.
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RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is rated 4.7 stars by 2439 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

4 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629

Additional information

Cross Street
Pacific Coast Highway and Niguel Road
Area
Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 6:30 am–11:30 am Sun 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin American, Pan-Asian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking is $15 with validation.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Executive Chef Michael Treanor
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/LagunaRAYA
Phone number
(949) 240-5050

RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

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Additional information

Experiences

Sunday Brunch at RAYA

Christmas Dinner

New Year's Eve Dinner

Popular dishes

BRANZINO ZARANDEADO

TEA

SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS

Menu

1st

Empanadas de Langosta

2nd

Chile Ancho Relleno

3rd

Black Enmoladas

4th choice of

Filete en Salsa Negra

Steamed Black Cod

5th

Million de Recuerdos

What 2,439 people are saying

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