Akira Back- The Ray Hotel

Name: Akira Back- The Ray Hotel
Address: 233 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL, United States, 33444
Telephone: (561) 739-1708
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1395)

$50 and over

Japanese

233 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444

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2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Lively

Together with The Ray Hotel, Chef Akira Back opens his first Florida namesake restaurant in Delray Beach. A multi-sensory dining experience awaits guests as diners are led through a culinary journey that ignites the imagination and pays homage to traditional Japanese cuisine while reinventing a notable dining experience. His modern Japanese fare incorporates Chef Back's diverse culinary influences acquired from his childhood, Korean heritage, and travels throughout the world. Chef Back has created a dynamic custom menu composed of cold and hot "small plates" ideal for sharing in multiple courses, creating an intimate dining atmosphere that immerses guests in a spectacular statement of luxury with every dish.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Korean
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(561) 739-1708
Website
https://akirabackdelray.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Eric Berlin

Location
233 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Neighborhood
Delray Beach
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Summer Chef's Tasting Series
$250.00 per person
Jul 29, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
Akira Back Presents: A Summer Chef’s Tasting Series Step into a world of culinary excellence with Akira Back’s exclusive Summer Chef’s Tasting Series—an intimate, three-part experience spotlighting a seven-course tasting menu by Chef Akira Back, paired with curated beverage selections. Each evening will feature a new partner, highlighting the distinct notes of celebrated vineyards, tequilas, and sake to complement Chef Back’s innovative cuisine. July 29 – Caymus Vineyards August 26 – Clase Azul Tequila September 30 – Heavensake | A Restaurant Month Special Whether you're a culinary enthusiast or simply eager to experience the bold, boundary-pushing cuisine of Michelin-starred Chef Akira Back, each evening promises a masterfully crafted journey of flavor, artistry, and innovation. Limited seating. Reserve your spot at the table now.

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What 1,395 people are saying

Akira Back- The Ray Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Akira Back at The Ray Hotel offers a vibrant dining experience with inventive Asian fusion cuisine. Guests rave about the "excellent service," "creative and delicious food," and "beautiful atmosphere." While the noise level can be high, the culinary adventure and attentive staff make it a "must-visit" for food enthusiasts seeking a lively night out.

1,395 Reviews

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Mark VIP
West Palm Beach2 reviews
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I have literally eaten here 100 times; it had been my favorite restaurant in Delray. Michael Taylor, the alleged manager that evening, was clueless, rude, non responsive and an embarrassment to Chef Akira Back. I strongly suggest everyone avoid this, formerly outstanding restaurant, until Michale Taylor is fired.
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Marco
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The team at Akira Back nails it every time. From the moment you walk through their entrance to when you leave, everything is done at the highest level.
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Karen
West Palm Beach10 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
We enjoyed the food and the service was very good. However, we will probably not go back because the noise level was really terrible. We could not at all carry on a conversation. The restaurant needs to install noise dampening devices.
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Rebs23 VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best sushi dinners ever!!! Our server was fantastic as well
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Timothy
West Palm Beach1 review
5.0
Dined on July 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There was such a variety dishes each with different flavor profiles. As someone who’s not a foody, I’m not knowledgeable on all that good stuff, but what I will say was that for the price, the food was incredibly delicious and not everything was off the walls expensive. It definitely was an experience to share with friends aswell. The family style of eating made it just an excellent experience. To add, it’s pretty incredible to smell and basically be able to see your food being made in such proximity. I’m so bad with names, but our waitress was lovely, attentive, and helpful. Overall, I would love to return at some point.
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erica VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a lovely evening and a Wonderful Waiter that made our first experience very special
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Bart
Virginia4 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Bold Flavors in a Bold Space – Dining at Akira Back Dining at Akira Back is a full sensory experience. The space is sleek, modern, and beautifully designed—but be prepared for some serious volume. With hard surfaces and a high-energy crowd, the acoustics make it challenging to have a relaxed conversation. It’s the kind of place where you’ll likely find yourself leaning in and repeating yourself just to be heard. That said, the food more than makes up for the noise. The menu is inventive and exciting, offering unique flavor combinations and beautifully plated dishes that are as fun to look at as they are to eat. However the Wagyu was disappointing as it was covered in too much sauce. Our server was exceptional—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic about the menu, which added to the experience. If you're looking for a lively night out with adventurous, high-quality food, Akira Back delivers. Just don’t expect a quiet, intimate dinner—it’s more of a vibrant, social scene with a serious culinary punch.
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Genevieve VIP
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful Restaurant food was absolutely delicious we sat at the bar, John was our bartender and server I can’t even begin to explain all the great recommendations he made and the detailed explanations of each dish he was on point with everything!! Drinks too!
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Christian VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place! Excellent service! Very attentive to our needs. They went the extra mile!
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Ken
Miami - Dade17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Asian cuisine next door to the Ray. Our server Savannah was outstanding, explained the menu and made great recommendations.
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Akira Back- The Ray Hotel is rated 4.8 stars by 1395 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Akira Back- The Ray Hotel

233 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444

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Additional information

Neighborhood
Delray Beach
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Korean
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Eric Berlin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://akirabackdelray.com/
Phone number
(561) 739-1708

Akira Back- The Ray Hotel

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Summer Chef's Tasting Series

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