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RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel - RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, CA

RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.7
4.7
2427 Reviews
$31 to $50
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 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 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Executive Chef Michael Treanor
  • Neighborhood
    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

    $148.69 per person

    Prepaid

    Nov 25, 2024 - Dec 19, 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
    Holiday Tea Photo
  • Thanksgiving Dinner

    $174.55 per person

    Prepaid

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    Gather at RAYA and enjoy an indulgent 3-course pre-fixe menu inspired by the season’s finest flavors
    Thanksgiving Dinner Photo
  • Holiday Brunch

    $148.69 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 29, 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.
    Holiday Brunch Photo

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Ryan

    Columbus

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 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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  4. Cynthia

    Orange County

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 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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  5. John

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 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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  6. Barbara

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 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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  7. Sean

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 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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  8. colin

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 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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  9. Julianne

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 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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FAQs

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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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