Raya

Name: Raya
Address: 55 Calle Barranquitas, San Juan, PR, United States, 00907
Telephone: (787) 705-0820
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

466 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

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Our strikingly designed Caribbean Asian restaurant brings the spirit of Asia to the heart of Puerto Rico. Let us take you into a vibrant world of fresh fusion food created by our locally famous chef, Mario Pagan. Avocado chili drops, tuna poke pegaito or spiced adobo kurobuta ribs are some of the recipes inspired by the flavors of Thailand, Vietnam, Korea & Japan. Experience the passion of the chef in a lively atmosphere and a dramatic setting furnished with marble patterned floors in the first floor of O:LV Fifty Five.

Be dazzled by our Sake and Japanese whiskey infused cocktails or let our expert mixologists create a bright combination of flavors for you! It’s a truly one-of a kind experience, where sharing is encouraged and superb is required.

Our dress code is casual elegant. No shorts/flips flops allowed.

Your table will be reserved for 2 hours. We have a 15 minute grace period for all tables. NOTE: When booking outdoor seating, it is for the terrace at RAYA, not ARYA Rooftop.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Asian, Caribbean
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(787) 705-0820
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
55 Calle Barranquitas, San Juan, PR 00907
Neighborhood
Condado / Santurce
Parking details
Parking provided by O:lv 55 valet services.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Nori Bacalaítos$15.00
Salted Cod Tempura | Nori Powder | White Yuzu Aïoli
Kani Crab Rolls$17.00
Spring Crisp | Seaweed Salad | Mango Papaya Gastrique | Tobiko
Short Rib Nachos$18.00
5 Spice Wagyu | Wasabi Aïoli | Wonton Totopos
Yuca Tuna Nigiri$21.00
Seared Tuna | Chili Peanut | Wasabi Mayo | Gingered Yuca Cake
Shrimp Longaniza Gyoza$19.00
Tiger Shrimp | Local Pork Sausage | Sweet Soy | Sriracha Plum | Saffron Aïoli
Coconut Hamachi$23.00
Ají Panca Coconut | Smoked Trout Roe | Ink Tapioca Crisp | Jalapeño
Lobster Guava Spring Rolls$19.00
Native Spiny Lobster | Guava Rum Glaze | Dehydrated Coconut
Wasabi Morcilla Grilled Cheese$15.00
Blood Sausage Focaccia | Wasabi Infused Brie | Dulce de Papaya
Jerk Rock Shrimp Bao$18.00
Jerk Tempura | Escabeche Onions | Kewpie Mayo | Micro Cilantro
Maduro Chorizo Wontons$15.00
Goat Cheese | Sweet Plantain | Plum Sauce | Black Vinegar
Pana - Kobe - Caviar$49.00
Flash Seared Tartare | Breadfruit Tostón | Shiso Crème Fraīche | Caviar
Tuna Poke Pegaíto$29.00
Puffed Rice | Hijiki | Avocado Chili Drops
Frita Cubana Hanbao$18.00
Harissa Ketchup | Malanga Chifle Fries | Sake Onions | Sesame Sobao Bun
Duck Pegao Fried Rice$35.00
Confit Crunched Rice | Sweet Plantain Spheres | Bean Sprouts | Spicy Kewpie
Oxtail Guisada Dumplings$24.00
Apio Truffled Velouté | Black Vinegar | Eel Sauce | Hazelnut Dust
Sea Scallops Ajonjolí$37.00
Sesame Crusted | Salmon Roe | Lemongrass Crema | Yuca Aniseed Buñuelos
Belly Volao$21.00
Pork Belly Cracklings | Malta Glaze | Fried Bok Choi
Miso Sea Bass$38.00
Truffled White Yam Croquetas | Brussel Leafs | Foie Sake Emulsion
Mongolian Wagyu Brisket$33.00
Acerola Local Berry Soy Reduction | Chayote Kimchee | White Fried Rice
Honey Garlic Chicharrón Lo Mein$26.00
Organic Chicken Cracklings | Lime Adobo | Garden Veggies
Adobo Kurobuta Pork Costillas$21.00
Miso Chipotle Baby Corn Elote | Tamarindo BBQ | Allspice Shallot Rings

What 466 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Puerto Rico
Romantic

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CV
CristalV
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing! The hostess and the staff were very kind and accommodating! We got treated very nicely by everyone. It was my friends birthday and they brought out a dessert with a candle for her. Would definitely go again!
JD
JulioD
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and experience. Service was amazing and the menu is unique. Highly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Greatest place to eat in San Juan!! Love the experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the duck fried rice and it was amazing. Also we had the filet Mignon special with 3-truffle dumplings and it was tasty but the duck was better. The free mushroom soup was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I expected excellent service, food and service and they delivered. We enjoyed everything, from the appetizers to the dessert. Great wine selection. The decor is outstanding. I definitely recommend it and will return.
A
Anonymous
Caribbean
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall1food1service4ambience3
One of the worst meals my wife and I have had in a long time. We love Asian cuisine, and we have tried and enjoyed other restaurants from Mario Pagan, but this was at best Panda Express level cuisine. We tried the chicken Lo-Mein and the duck fried rice, both highly recommended by the server. Both were incredibly heavy on soy sauce. All we could taste was soy sauce. The appetizers also missed the mark. We have been to Sage twice, but we are not coming back to Raya. I wish I could recommend it but it was a really disappointing experience.
WF
WaterfrontFan
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is incredible. Amazing flavors and fun sharing plates.
MT
MichaelT
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! Tuna tartar special and goat cheese, chorizo and sweet plantain wonton with plume sauce were both excellent! Miso Seabass entree with white yam croquetas and brussel sprouts, best I’ve ever had! Great experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience3
Food was excellent however portions were very small and overall expensive for what you get
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy when we’re in Puerto Rico. Gustavo is one of the best mixologists I’ve come across and has an expert take on classic cocktails. My favorite dish is the Costillas. The are tender but have a nice crisp on the outside. The shrimp boa is a light but flavorful appetizer. Overall, the restaurant is the best I’ve tried on the island.
A
Anthony
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was incredible and the service was excellent. Edamame in black truffle butter was to die for.
CH
ChristianH
Caribbean
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good treatment and fresh food, tiger tuna is a most try ! It was of the menu
BS
BarbaraSantiago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing ambience, service and food. The restaurant is small but pretty and romantic, perfect for a date. Would definitely go back and recommend!
HB
HildaB
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! From start to finish! A MUST when in San Juan!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and fantastic service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding and the service was timely with all items being brought out in perfect timing. The wine list is very extensive with fair mark up. Highly recommended
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at Raya, likely the best experience I’ve had in PR.
e
evelyn
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome as always! Trendy, chic, great ambiance and service.
D
Davisimo
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed it here. Great service, tasty food and desserts. Thank you!
s
seafoodlover
Caribbean
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined in Raya last night, celebrating our anniversary. The experience was outstanding! We are glad to have made this choice for our special occasion.The food was delicious, and the staff was very friendly and polite. Excellent service of our young waiter. He was very knowledgeable about the food and the drink selections. It was overall a great experience.
R
Robert
Caribbean
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and the service too. Rayas never disappoints. The menu offers a variety of samples and fine plates. Perfect for a nice couples dinner.
SF
StephanieF
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best dining experiences ever. Especially our service. Attention to detail on every level from the service to the cocktails and guidance with ordering. We had the amazing filet and duck entrees and shrimp appetizers. Def recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente lugar y servicio!! El ambiente y la comida son excelentes!
UD
UlyanaD
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was very good, we got the tuna tartar special and were not disappointed! Other highlights were the nachos and oxtail dumplings. Everything was amazing, would definitely come again!
RB
RaisaB
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very good, loved the ambience of the restaurant. The food was insanely good.
MB
MB1234
Caribbean
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Cocktails were really good and food amazing!!! Romantic ambience outside. Will come back
JM
JoseM
Caribbean
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great ambience, good service. Nice food. It also has valet parking.
WS
WesS
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent all around. Unique dishes and cocktails, beautifully decorated, and everything was absolutely delicious. Will definitely come back.
LS
LeslieS
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fabulous meal—last meal type food—it was literally that good. Cool vibe, beautifully decorated, Intimate but not on top of other guests. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food, vibe and staff were excellent— but we were seated in an isolated corner for a 7:30 reservation? Asked to move all they could do was seat at bar. The restaurant should change seating arrangements to accommodate more two tops.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food on point! Great place for having an excellent dinner with wine or cocktails experience.
M
Marined
Caribbean
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
El lugar es muy hermoso, pequeño y la comida es muy rica. El servicio es muy bueno.
FL
FilliL
Caribbean
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Hostess wasn’t very welcoming. We got the impression from the hostess that you get a better table if she knows you. We were disappointed with her greetings to say the least
AS
AbigailS
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Rays is a delicious fusion restaurant and great for sharing a whole bunch of tastes! It’s beautiful and well curated. The wait staff is attentive and lovely. Check it out if you live smart and delicious fusion!
EG
EnriqueG
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was outstanding
FF
FernandoF
Caribbean
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our experience eating at Raya was very good, think 8.5/10. We were already warned about some of their appetizer not being worth our time, so we were somewhat prepared. We ordered the Lobster Spring Rolls and the Jerk Rock Shrimp Bao, both of which were really good. The main dishes were amazing though. I would even recommend ordering 3 main dishes to share.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience!
c
cynthiah
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely place with wonderful view of water lagoon outside. Food was outstanding. Service excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was wonderful. Our server, John, was so kind and professional and his suggestions were super helpful. Loved it, would definitely go back.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors

FAQs

Raya is rated 4.8 stars by 466 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

55 Calle Barranquitas, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

Neighborhood
Condado / Santurce
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Asian, Caribbean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking provided by O:lv 55 valet services.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Phone number
(787) 705-0820

Raya

Make a reservation

Additional information

Miso Sea Bass

Lobster Guava Spring Rolls

Tuna Poke Pegaíto

Main

Nori Bacalaítos$15.00

Kani Crab Rolls$17.00

Short Rib Nachos$18.00

Yuca Tuna Nigiri$21.00

Shrimp Longaniza Gyoza$19.00

Coconut Hamachi$23.00

Lobster Guava Spring Rolls$19.00

Wasabi Morcilla Grilled Cheese$15.00

Jerk Rock Shrimp Bao$18.00

Maduro Chorizo Wontons$15.00

Pana - Kobe - Caviar$49.00

Tuna Poke Pegaíto$29.00

Frita Cubana Hanbao$18.00

Duck Pegao Fried Rice$35.00

Oxtail Guisada Dumplings$24.00

Sea Scallops Ajonjolí$37.00

Belly Volao$21.00

Miso Sea Bass$38.00

Mongolian Wagyu Brisket$33.00

Honey Garlic Chicharrón Lo Mein$26.00

Adobo Kurobuta Pork Costillas$21.00

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