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

2470 Reviews

$31 to $50

Latin American

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 32 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
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 Brunch
USD 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.
Candlelight Inspired Dinner
USD 84.05 per person
Prepaid
12 Dec 2024 - 31 Jan 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
USD 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 2,470 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.

2,470 Reviews

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Mary Lou
VIP
Orlando
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Disappointing experience- service was lackluster and extremely slow for a Ritz Carlton property. The food was room temperature indicating it had been plated quite awhile before being served- what I had hoped would be a special anniversary celebration was nothing special at all.
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Jennifer
VIP
Orange County
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our first time dining at this restaurant , great ambiance but our order did not came in full . We had to wait for my entree and our appetizer French fries.. a little disappointed because this is suppose to be a high end restaurant with better quality and service . Somehow it did not delivered those expectations. I’m really disappointed
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Melita
VIP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious Christmas dinner! The menu had appropriate choices for the season! Amazing dessert!
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Kathy
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful Christmas dinner at RAYA. The food was delicious and the service was excellent.
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Cassidy
VIP
New Orleans
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely incredible lunch experience! We were sat at one of the tables by the window, and we had such a spectacular view of the iconic California coastline, with surfers enjoying the breaks of the Pacific Ocean and plenty of wildlife to be seen. Service was wonderful as well, very attentive but not overbearing. Our cocktails were delicious, as was our starter, the swordfish dip. We loved our entrees as well, the seafood enchilada + lobster chowder. We ended with the lemon cake and salted caramel ice cream. We absolutely loved our meal and are already making plans to go back.
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T.J.
VIP
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Joel and Carrie and Maritza we’re all amazing. You’d be very fortunate to get any or all of them for your experience.
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claire
VIP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was the perfect spot for a celebratory Christmas lunch! Elegant & festive decor upon arrival…and perfect table to enjoy the extra large winter surf rolling in. Service was attentive. Appetizers & main course were on point. That’s our spot for Christmas lunch!
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David
VIP
Dallas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Christmas Eve dinner with family. Wonderful to stay at the beautiful hotel during this special time to celebrate Christ’s birth.
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Shaun
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just a perfect location, and excellent service. Ryan was our server, and was knowledgeable about everything, and the staff had so much information on the cocktails, the food, and the atmosphere it was easy to talk with them and make decisions about what we wanted, and how to enjoy the fantastic view that we had. I would definitely recommend this place .
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Frederick
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waitress was wonderful, ambiance and view as well. We shared a salad and guacamole for a light lunch, both beautifully designed, neither tastewise to rave about.
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RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is rated 4.7 stars by 2470 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 32 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
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 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 2,470 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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