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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
2504 Reviews
$31 to $50
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
RAYA, a restaurant concept by Chef Richard Sandoval, showcases Pan-Latin coastal cuisine prepared with sustainable seafood, local produce, natural and organic meats, and 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
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • 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

  • Weekend Brunch

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    RAYA’s talented culinary team invites you to indulge in Weekend Brunch featuring an elevated four-course menu. Jamon Eggs Benedict, Churrasco Steak & Eggs, and Coconut French Toast are just a few delicious items offered at this special brunch by the ocean. Enhance your meal with a seafood tower and refreshing cocktails. Food and beverage staff charges are not included, and prices are subject to 7.75% state and local taxes. A 20% service charge will apply to all parties.
    Weekend Brunch Photo
  • Candlelight Inspired Dinner

    $78.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 28, 2025 - Apr 25, 2025
    Indulge in a three-course dinner inspired by the enchanting ambiance of Fever’s Candlelight concert series, exclusively available at RAYA in The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Before or following the mesmerizing performance, guests are invited to savor a curated menu showcasing RAYA’s signature blend of coastal flavors and innovative culinary artistry. If you are dining before the concert, please allow at least 90 minutes for your dining experience to ensure you are punctual for the show. Kindly note, this elevated dining experience does not include tickets to the candlelight concert series. Tickets to the concert series may be purchased directly through Feverup.com.
    Candlelight Inspired Dinner Photo
  • Easter Brunch

    $95.00 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    RAYA’s talented culinary team invites you to indulge in Easter Brunch featuring an elevated four-course menu. Jamon Eggs Benedict, Churrasco Steak & Eggs, and Coconut French Toast are just a few delicious items offered at this special brunch by the ocean. Enhance your meal with a seafood tower and refreshing cocktails. Food and beverage staff charges are not included, and prices are subject to 7.75% state and local taxes. A 20% service charge will apply to all parties.
    Easter Brunch Photo

What 2,504 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel offers diners "spectacular ocean views" and an "amazing ambiance." The staff are praised for being "attentive and friendly," particularly servers like Joel and Jennifer. Diners highlight the "delicious and flavorful" food, with recommendations for "seafood enchiladas" and "churros." Ideal for special occasions.

2,504 Reviews
  1. surbhi

    VIP

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect view, delectable dishes with attention to detail. Competent server.

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  2. Paul

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So amazing and Cameron made the night special for our family on my Mom’s Birthday. Very grateful

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  3. Melita

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Marvelous dinner! Great food and ambience! Elizabeth is an awesome server! Enjoyed our evening!

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  4. Yolee

    VIP

    Orange County

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Ritz Carlton is absolutely incredible. Raya the restaurant the food was magnificent. The Yuzu chill will definitely be my new favorite cocktail. What a beautiful experience to said by those huge magnificent windows and to see the ocean in the sunset, it was absolutely incredible

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  5. Timothy

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Treated like royalty from the valet, through all of dinner and back out again. Never had a better fillet which was cooked just like I prefer (very rare [blue]}. Some places will not do that. Flowers I delivered earlier in the day waiting at the table when seated, even though we were early and created the surprise I wanted for my guest. High end - sure, but wasn't a killer to the wallet like I thought it could be.

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  6. Kerre

    VIP

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dean, out server, was amazing as always! We also really appreciated all the help from the manager to help us have a wonderful evening - thank you again!!

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  7. Jason

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and a beautiful view from the restaurant. Service was impeccable and the atmosphere great!

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  8. Jesse

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best food I’ve ever had. Had a great view with live music. I can honestly say that I had the best customer service that I’ve had in my life. Dean was absolutely phenomenal professional, attentive, and even brought a rose to the table being it was valentine’s Day. Definitely a great ambience because of the amazing customer service and overall experience of ambience and view will definitely be returning highly suggest.

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  9. Bill

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my wife’s birthday and Valentine’s day. Our server, Dean, took great care of us and the live entertainment by Dave Damiani added to our dining experience.

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  10. Harald

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a superb dining experience at RAYA! Incredible food, perfect service, attentive to our every need and wish. A top 5 dining experience in my 40+ years of dining in restaurants.

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FAQs

RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is rated 4.7 stars by 2504 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
7:00 PM
Booked 15 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
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • 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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