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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

4.7 (2575)
$31 to $50
Latin American
One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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

What 2,575 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Great for scenic views

  • South Orange County

    Romantic

  • South Orange County

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is celebrated for its "stunning ocean views," "outstanding service," and "delicious food." Diners praise the "beautifully designed" restaurant and "friendly, attentive staff." It's a perfect spot for special occasions, offering memorable experiences with highlights like the "best tomahawk steak" and "perfect luxury hotel dining."
2,575 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. K-L VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area88 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The crazy long wait on every set food course or service was utterly not worth the class act price demanded. Even the drinks couldn’t make it in time considering it WASNT busy. Things have to match up otherwise you leave feeling quite bitter at the experience. Which was our case. $300 couples brunch? For what..

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  3. Tony

    Orange County1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had asked for a window table in my reservation 2weeks in advance. I was told on arrival there would be a 45 minute wait, so we were seated, and within 5 minutes 3 window tables opened up, so we asked to be moved but they said they couldn’t because there was still a 45 minute wait. They’re attitude was totally unprofessional. I will never go there again. The food and the waitress were very good, but the reservation system and the hostess /management leave a lot to be desired for a very expensive restaurant.

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  4. Rachel VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Depending on the timing of your dinner you may find the sun shining in. But they have shades they can pull down, and it is well worth the wait for the sunset. You can see many surfers out on the water too. The service was superb and we were very impressed with all our dishes and dessert!!

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  5. Audra VIP

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Gorgeous views, excellent food and incredible service. Our lead server Samantha was amazing. Highly recommend!

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  6. Juan

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was a success! Highly recommend! It met every expectation and then some! Had a great time with my wife. Will definitely go back to enjoy the amazing food and view!

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  7. Nicholas

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and attention to detail nice atmosphere

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  8. john

    Orange County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food and service was excellent, however the noise level was a bit on the high side

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  9. Marie VIP

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Is good, The scenery is great, the place is wide, the view is good, it's very suitable for chatting and drinking, the service is also very good, the food is just average, but I will go and bring my friends with me again, because nice environment is a big reason France get together

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  10. Abby VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is an attempt at creativity without delivering an interesting experience. Food was presented well but is not anything I would care to return to. Definitely not memorable. For those prices, I would expect something memorable. I've been to Michelin restaurants that cost less and deliver much more richness in experience.  Staff is pretentious, but not sophisticated. Overall, I would say that this restaurant is a paradigm of Orange County hype. High cost creates the promise of something great without delivering it.  One thing that was fabulous was the view. But that said, you don't need to go inside the Ritz Carlton to see the ocean. 

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RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is rated 4.7 stars by 2575 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
9:00 PM
Booked 29 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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