RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.7

2457 Reviews

$31 to $50

Latin American

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 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
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
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 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.
Candlelight Inspired Dinner
$84.05 per person
Prepaid
Dec 12, 2024 - Jan 31, 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. 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.
New Year's Eve Dinner
$213.35 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in 2025 at RAYA and enjoy a festive 4-course pre-fixe menu

Popular dishes

What 2,457 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
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

2,457 Reviews

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Gina
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful view, fantastic food, and wonderful experience.
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Rachael
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful view and ambiance! Love the Christmas decor.
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Lisa
VIP
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The cuisine was delicious! Ambiance was warm and stunning views. We loved the decorating for the holidays!
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Christine
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an absolutely delightful experience! From the friendly and attentive hostess, to the server assistant, to our server, Jennifer, every moment was perfect! Thank you, Ritz Carlton, and RAYA, for a perfect evening.
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Shelby
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a beautiful experience here for our first time. Service was outstanding, food was incredible and the ambiance was just magical. Can’t wait to come back!!
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Lien
VIP
Orange County
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My daughter and I have our annual Christmas Holiday Tea @ The Ritz, and every year, it never disappoints! We love the Christmas decor! The one thing I'd like to ask is that you move the large Christmas tree back to the valet area. Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tea was exceptional and the service was first rate
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Jackie
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is go to dining for all my out of state visitors. The food is excellent and you can’t beat the view from Raya! Chef’s kiss!
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Danette
VIP
Palm Springs
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful wait staff. Experienced and knowledgeable about teas, friendly, engaging.
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B. D.
VIP
Orange County
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The venue and food were both wonderful. We arrived at 1:20pm for a 1:30 reservation. The restaurant was emptying out and we didn’t get seating to almost 2pm, then service was very very slow. Unfortunately, this was not our typical experience at Raya at Ritz Carlton. The server might need more training on table/time management.
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FAQs

RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is rated 4.7 stars by 2457 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 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

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

RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Holiday Brunch

Candlelight Inspired 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 2,457 people are saying

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