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RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel - RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, CA

RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.6 (2584)
$31 to $50
Latin American
One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
RAYA, a restaurant concept by Chef Richard Sandoval, showcases Pan-Latin coastal cuisine prepared with sustainable seafood, local produce, natural and organic meats, and 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 4:45 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Executive Chef Michael Treanor
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • 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

  • Weekend Brunch

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    RAYA’s talented culinary team invites you to indulge in Weekend Brunch featuring an elevated four-course menu. Jamon Eggs Benedict, Churrasco Steak & Eggs, and Coconut French Toast are just a few delicious items offered at this special brunch by the ocean. Enhance your meal with a seafood tower and refreshing cocktails. Food and beverage staff charges are not included, and prices are subject to 7.75% state and local taxes. A 20% service charge will apply to all parties.
    Weekend Brunch Photo
  • Candlelight Inspired Dinner

    $90.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 6, 2025 - Aug 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.
    Candlelight Inspired Dinner Photo

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What 2,584 people are saying

RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Great for scenic views

  • South Orange County

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel offers "breathtaking views" and "excellent food" that guests rave about. The service is consistently praised as "outstanding," with attentive staff like Ryan and Samantha enhancing the experience. Perfect for special occasions, the ambiance and oceanfront setting create a "memorable" dining adventure.
2,584 Reviews
  1. Ben

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was painfully slow and we were not seated for our 7:30p reservation until 8:30p. After an hour being seated, we cancelled our mains and only had appetizers as it always so slow. There were several other tables with the same issue all around us. For the very high price, you would expect a semi-decent level of service.

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  2. David VIP

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Really poor reception. Arrived 25 minutes early and young lady ignored us after we told her we were there and seated many others without ever coming back to us. We continued to receive texts from Open Table that we were late and that was not truthful. Server, who we had dined with many times, was non-responsive to nut allergy concerns and her service was terrible. She failed to bring out food for our grandchildren for 20 minutes after she served us. Also, she neglected to split my wife’s and my main course despite our request and let brought me a tea dish to eat on. Just because they were busy, does not excuse any of this!

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  3. Erin VIP

    Orange County56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gorgeous view and experience. All the service you’d expect at the Ritz-Carlton with excellent food and a view to die for. Only regret is that I wish they had more salad options, but the Caesar with added Salmon, was outstanding.

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  4. Danielle VIP

    Orange County1 review

    1.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Cold seafood enchiladas . Was absolutely horrible

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  5. pamela

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the Ibérico pork,my husband and daughter both had the miso cod and our son in law had the scallops.Everything was very good.Then we went to the Candlelight Concert to hear Beatles music played by a string quartet.Excellent

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  6. Chris

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The young staff was extremely welcoming and friendly. We arrived early for our reservation and we were still seated right away. We were seated by the corner, it was a beautiful day and the views from the restaurant are stunning. The food started to arrive and we were impressed with the visuals as well as the food’s quality and flavors. I’m vegan and I really felt taken care of. Our waiter Ryan was helpful in choosing and modifying my dishes and I couldn’t have been more pleased. We were a group of 4 people, celebrating a birthday and everyone was impressed and left full and happy. If you have the time, a staircase leads from the restaurant to the beach where you can take a lovely walk, hang out at the beach or adjacent park and just people watch.

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  7. Ashley

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food, would highly recommend, beautiful views of ocean

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  8. Bruce VIP

    Orange County88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location with stunning ocean views. Food and service were outstanding.

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  9. Tatiana

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you so much we had such Great experience and delicious foods!

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  10. Steve

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is simply a very nice venue, in a fabulous setting.

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RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is rated 4.6 stars by 2584 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Orange County
  4. South Orange County
  5. Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 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
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • 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 4:45 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 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
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