RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Name: RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Address: One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, CA, United States, 92629
Telephone: (949) 240-5050
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2427 Reviews

$31 to $50

Latin American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 34 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Fancy

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 06:30–11:30 Sun 06:30–11:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:00 Brunch Sun 12:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
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
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Holiday Tea
US$148.69 per person
Prepaid
25 Nov 2024 - 19 Dec 2024
Partake in the timeless tradition of Afternoon Tea overlooking the Pacific at RAYA. Prepare your palate to enjoy holiday-inspired teas, savory canapés, sweet bites, and a glass of champagne
Thanksgiving Dinner
US$174.55 per person
Prepaid
28 Nov 2024 only
Gather at RAYA and enjoy an indulgent 3-course pre-fixe menu inspired by the season’s finest flavors
Holiday Brunch
US$148.69 per person
Prepaid
1 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2024
Visit the resort for endless ocean views and festive décor accompanied by an elevated Sunday Brunch experience in RAYA. A complimentary glass of sparkling champagne is included.

Popular dishes

What 2,427 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel offers an exceptional dining experience with "spectacular ocean views" and a "remarkable" ambiance. The service is often praised as "top-notch," with attentive staff enhancing memorable occasions. While some dishes are "amazing" and beautifully presented, securing a window seat can significantly elevate the experience. Ideal for special celebrations.

2,427 Reviews

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Horwath
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Kudos to our server, Jennifer, she was fabulous and made our entire dinner experience better than ever!
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Robert
Orange County
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was amazing. The food was incredible along with the festive atmosphere. Loved the extra touch with the wonderful complimentary Anniversary Dessert. Overall it was an amazing evening with first class treatment.
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Ryan
Columbus
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Raya has an outstanding view, good service and excellent food. It’s not inexpensive but everything was done of high quality.
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Cynthia
Orange County
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience! Margaritas superb. Had stone fruit and burrata salad, tuna tacos and seafood enchiladas. All were outstanding. Somehow my earring slipped out of my ear. After a search, I located our server, Georgina, who had found it. What a relief. Thank you. Excellent setting with views of the ocean and beach.
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John
San Francisco
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
At the table next to us, the couple had a dog sitting in the chair at the table. They were hand feeding the dog at the table. Pretty gross and disappointing to watch while we spent $1,400 for dinner at your restaurant. By the way, this dog was not a service dog so you can’t use that excuse.
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Barbara
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were married at the Ritz Carlton in 1990 and we were there to celebrate our 34th anniversary. We received many congratulations and good wishes from the staff as we were seated at a lovely ocean view table. Our server did an excellent job of explaining the various menu options and made some recommendations at our request. The service was cordial and professional and we were encouraged to relax and enjoy our dining experience, while they made sure we had everything we needed. The food was delicious and attractively presented. We had been to Raya several times before to celebrate birthdays and our anniversary and both the food and the serving staff make it a very enjoyable experience.
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Sean
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Elizabeth was so kind and helpful. Food was delicious too
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colin
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You was outstanding beautiful at Sunset recommend highly the appetizers. I would definitely recommend the shrimp large and so delicious me always prepared very well and we both had fish and it was excellent and then because it was our anniversary they brought us a special cake an amazing place and a great place for special occasions Staff was excellent and the hotel is beautiful highly recommended
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Julianne
Los Angeles
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
You forget how spectacular the view is until you walk in and then...breathtaking. It's arrived to a very nice band, just the right volume, playing a song I love. The brunch menu was exactly what one would expect from a Ritz Carlton and it was arguably idyllic. We had one not inconsequential hiccup but it was handled the way one expects at a Ritz Carlton property and for this, I truly cannot complain. Can't wait to go back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous views, delicious Sunday brunch, and very friendly service . We will come back and try the patio dining next time. Its a beautiful property
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RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is rated 4.7 stars by 2427 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

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 34 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 06:30–11:30 Sun 06:30–11:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:00 Brunch Sun 12:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
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
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Holiday Tea

Thanksgiving Dinner

Holiday Brunch

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 2,427 people are saying

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