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   luv2eat

   Los Angeles

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Reservation time kept. Even though the menu was short there were several gluten free options. Wonderful service! Delicious food. Very short wine list but reasonable for today.

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   DavidS

   Orange County

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Good but expensive. Convenient right outside the museum. Staff work hard to make it nice

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   DianeS

   Los Angeles

   25 reviews

   4.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on May 19, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience3

   The hostess was warm and welcoming. Our server was attentive and made excellent suggestions. The food was delicious! But the tables and chairs and umbrellas are a little long in the tooth and could use a little sprucing up.

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   CKventura

   Los Angeles

   13 reviews

   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on May 15, 2022

   overall4food3service3ambience4

   If you order the beets salad, you might also want to order a salad. There are hardly ant greens served with it.

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   SMarieG

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2022

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Very accommodating and friendly staff. Always good food and service.

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2022

   overall1food2service1ambience2

   *Experience may be different if you’re not dining solo*. I had a reservation for 1 and seated right away. I was completely overlooked and had to flag down a waiter for service. He said something like “I’m not your waiter but can take your order.” I then had to ask for water from another staff person (which was charged $6 for a bottle). The food tasted basic and wasn’t seasoned well. Had to ask for salt to try and redeem the overcooked lobster pasta. The vinegar dressing on the side salad was good. Upon returning from the rest room, my table had been cleared as if I hadn’t even been there. My half bottle of $6 water and my gift shop merchandise were gone. I wasn’t even sure if I could pay. There was a scheduled Jazz night on the LACMA patio which made things busier and I couldn’t enjoy it due to the awful service and subpar food. You’re better off bringing a picnic like I saw other people do.

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   ElizabethS

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2022

   overall5food3service5ambience5

   Friday night Jazz at Ray’s and Stark Bar on the patio is great. We always enjoy it; the service is great, the food is good.

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   RochelleM

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 9, 2022

   overall3food3service4ambience2

   We ate inside on Mothers Day. The carpet was filthy. Outside, they were a bit slow clearing tables as well. Just felt like they didn't really care. I eat at museums for their ambience, curated menus and people watching. My steak was a bit tough, but the chimichurri was divine. What was troublesome: it's hard to feel the ambience or people watch when the place isn't clean.

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   Jlstcui

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall4food5service4ambience3

   The food at Ray's was terrific, beautifully prepared, and tasty above and beyond what one might expect. The crispy brussels sprout appetizer was a winner, and both entrees were wonderful too, both in terms of taste and presentation. I got a kick out of the little drawer at each seat of the table, within which were our napkins, fork and knife. But the ambience inside the long dining area is not far from what you'd get at a train station coffee shop, and though the people waiting on tables seem extremely nice and helpful, it often took eons of time to have someone come see us. At one point, I had to get up and stroll over to the kitchen area to see if anyone might be able to serve us the dessert that came with my wife's prix fixe meal. Considering the prices, which are reasonably appropriate, given the quality of the food, but still rather high, the service has to be better. Overall, a "yay," but with some misgivings.

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    John

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    All around solid dining experience. Top notch service. Delicious meal. Awesome setting.

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    LANative

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outdoor seating enjoy the LACMA surrounding with excellent Food and Service never disappointed.

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    Tony

    Orlando

    131 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    131 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Fish and chips was very good, but Mary’s chicken was over priced for the small portion that you got.

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    amzoomer

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Terrific lunch. Really great server: super friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed our outdoor lunch.

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    KaliKid

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    The chicken wings are excellent. The salmon was very good. The Steak was a little tough but overall everything was good. Will be back for another visit.

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    Dennis

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3

    Don't allow dogs, particularly pit bulls wearing muzzles!

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    Sandyjk

    Los Angeles

    320 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    320 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Having a spot to grab a bite while visiting the LA County Museum of Art is convenient. The tuna melt was over mayonnaised and the cheese was not melted. The skinny French fries were tasteless. The beet and pear salad was a disgrace. Four small chunks of beet and 4 skinny slices of pear. Big disappointment and over priced.

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    Artlover

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    Sitting in the courtyard of the LACMA, taking a break for lunch between exhibitions was a really nice thing to be able to do. It took 40 mins for our food to arrive, when I pointed out to the server that my steak was over cooked (Not the Med rare requested) she offered (in a lack lustre manner) to take it back - but having waited all that time & wanting to get on with my visit to LACMA I declined, she did not offer any comps & sighed in a way that suggested this was not the first time she had heard either complaint from a customer. Chicken in my partners chicken salad was dry & over cooked & my cocktail was mainly ice. Overall poor value for money, this place relies entirely on its location.

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    cheri

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My guest and I were treated exceptionally well by the wait staff. They were very personable and professional and catered to all our needs. The food was wonderful as usual. I particularly enjoyed the lobster pasta dish. I always enjoy my experience at Rays. It is a pleasure to sit outside and watch all the people enjoying the musuem.

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    francisC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    good location, could use more shade when sun is out. Food was good great. Service was excellent.

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    PaulaD

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall3food1service2ambience3

    Good location and atmosphere. Food is only so so but it may not matter

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Excellent steak !

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    SteveO

    Los Angeles

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great outdoor dining in a vibrant and pleasant venue.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    Food was delicious, but service very very slow!! Waiter showed obvious signs of being annoyed when making requests and it was also obvious as he treated other patrons the same way at nearby tables.

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    DoubleCuffs

    Atlanta

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really enjoyed the service and ambiance of an outside cafe at the museum! The quality of the food and the attention to detail was very much appreciated!

    Ray’s and Stark BarResponded on March 31, 2022

    Hi DoubleCuffs, we’re thrilled to get this kind of feedback. Thank you for taking the time to review us. We will share this with the team!

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    GreggO

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Another perfect meal at Ray's! I always eat there when I visit the museums nearby. Skip the one at the Academy Museum! Come to Ray's! The food is creative, it's perfectly prepared, and the service is excellent! They also have a 3-course fixed price menu that is a great place to start. But the pizza is amazing!

    Ray’s and Stark BarResponded on March 31, 2022

    Really glad you had a positive experience, GreggO. Thanks for reviewing. Hope to see you again soon!

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    MaryM

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place to refresh and dine after visiting any of the nearby museums. Our server was kind and attentive. The food was delish and sitting outside in the open air courtyard setting was perfect. Thank you!

    Ray’s and Stark BarResponded on March 31, 2022

    Hi MaryM, that’s wonderful to hear. Thanks so much for leaving us a review. Hope you have an amazing day!

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    gallopout

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place to have dinner and a cocktail after seeing an exhibit at LACMA!

    Ray’s and Stark BarResponded on March 24, 2022

    Hey Gallopout! Thank you for this awesome review. We are so pleased you enjoyed yourself. We hope to see you again soon.

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    RayM

    Greensboro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Over all OK. Steak was not prepared to requested internal temperature. Server did a great job to correct the situation.

    Ray’s and Stark BarResponded on March 24, 2022

    Good morning RayM. We are sorry that your steak did not come out at the temperature you ordered the first time. I'm glad our server was able to correct the situation for you. Thank you for your feedback.

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    Jess

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience1

    Food was terrible. Ordered $4 bread they brought out 4 pieces of rye toast.

    Ray’s and Stark BarResponded on March 15, 2022

    We are very sorry to hear about your experience. Please check your private messages.

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    BobL

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    If you're visiting LACMA, this is a nice place for lunch. We chose inside. There is also outside seating. The menu is a bit limited, with fewer choices than before.

    Ray’s and Stark BarResponded on March 12, 2022

    Hey BobL. Thank you for your feedback and we are glad you had a nice time dining with us. We hope to see you again soon!

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    TomK

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food is great and the service is outstanding! We'll dine there again next time we visit!!

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    richardk

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2

    Service is a little disappointing. Cleanliness need improvement. Napkin in the drawer was all tainted. Looks like it hasn’t been cleaned for a while. Fortunately, food is still good!

    Ray’s and Stark BarResponded on March 8, 2022

    Hello RichardK. We sincerely apologize that your experience was not up to standard. We have already taken steps to make these improvements. We really appreciate and value your feedback. Hope you come back and dine with us soon.

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    KathleenH

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Fabulous to be out & about again. Can I say, this is a little weird maybe, the bread was really, really good. I have the bitter salad, added chicken which was perfectly cooked. Just a nice little lunch. Can’t wait until the whole museum is back….

    Ray’s and Stark BarResponded on March 8, 2022

    Hi Kathleen! We are definitely glad you enjoyed your meal. And we really appreciate your positive feedback.

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    karenl

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    Really good food, service a bit slow but understandable, understaffed.

    Ray’s and Stark BarResponded on March 8, 2022

    Thank you Karen for your feedback. We are constantly doing our best to improve the efficiency of service and happy that you enjoyed the food. We hope that you come and dine with us again soon.

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    PatriciaB

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2022

    overall4food4service1ambience4

    We had miserable service. It seems the system "dropped" our order and it was a full 40 minutes before our waiter notified us about the mistake and retook the order. Another 20 minutes passed before food arrived -- one pizza and one salad. How hard is it to process a rush order once an error has occurred? Meanwhile all around us people were being served far more complicated menus. Happily it was a beautiful sunny day which helped take the edge off our total frustration as we had a table outside. Probably this was a one-off, but still it was maddening.

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    DavidL

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    My guest’s salad had a large bug halfway insterted into one of the fruit slices. Totally disgusting. Now, I understand that this can happen, but I expect a pretty good apology and a deduction of that item from the bill. I got neither.

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    FabienR

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Convenient when you go to LACMA, the food is okay

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    Jules

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Just stopped by on my birthday and the waiter overheard it was my birthday and surprised me with a dessert and candle!

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    Rick

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    very good very good very good very good very good very good

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    ChuckF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place for conversation and a pleasant environment and great selection on the menu....

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