Ray’s and Stark Bar

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   DannaP

   Tampa

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Lorenzo was the best waiter and Wes did an excellent job as bartender. The food was scrumptious, the people watching and setting were delightful!
   

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   wino

   Los Angeles

   95 reviews

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   4.0

   95 reviews

   Dined on May 27, 2023

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   We decided to eat here so that we could sit outside and listen to the music. It was so loud that we moved indoors where we could hear the music an also each other. The pizza was quote good and the Ceaser salad very large and good. the cacio et pepe could have used more cheese. What was outstanding was our server Christof. He helped make the night special or at least make us feel special. Alas, he only works on Friday nights but he has a good day job. We would definitely go back again on a Friday and ask for him; we will check on the music first. We did that for the group playing through Youtube; however, what we heard was not indicative of the artist's performance which in now ay reflects upon the restaurant.
   

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   RachelB

   Los Angeles

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on May 27, 2023

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   Friendly staff and a great place to hear Friday night jazz after seeing some amazing artwork.
   

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   Ses123

   Los Angeles

   220 reviews

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   1.0

   220 reviews

   Dined on May 26, 2023

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   I have eaten at Ray and. sharks many times but this time it was AWFUL. I ordered the Thai salad with salmon, some of the vegetables appeared to be elderly and a bit slimey. The salmon was stone cold snd appeared to have been cooked several days ago, as it was hard and chewy and did not taste fresh.
   

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   LyndaV

   Los Angeles

   10 reviews

   3.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2023

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   Husband and I had lunch here on Saturday after touring the La Brea Tar Pits (Page Museum and grounds). It was definitely hit and miss. FOOD Whipped burrata - bland, needed a touch of salt and a drizzle of honey. Falafel and hummus - good Tuna melt - ok, needed salt Cacio e Pepe - bland Meatballs - good SERVICE friendly, but major issues. Specifically asked for meal to be coursed (not all come out at once) and were assured that would happen. Took about 30 minutes to receive appetizers, but then mains came out literally 3 minutes later as we had just taken out first bite of appetizers. Had to set aside the burrata to eat pasta and meatballs while they were hot, sent back the tuna melt to be remade after eating the falafel. Never checked back to see if we wanted a second drink or another bottle of water. Asked server for the check, 15 minutes later when the check hadn’t come, the manager stopped by and we asked for the checking again. When he brought the check, it was wrong - our drinks but the entrees from the next table. Told him it was wrong, he disappeared and never returned.. finally our server came back with the check, again wrong with a different combo of the items we ordered and the other table ordered. Tried a third time - again wrong. Finally, the fourth version of the check was correct. It literally took 40 minutes to get the correct check. The server said that they had split a 4-top table (2 tables pushed together) into two 2-tops, and so the table numbering got messed up, leading to the check confusion. I don’t really blame the server, I blame management. While there were plenty of runners/bussers, our server appeared to be the only server (or perhaps there was one more) and was covering both inside and outside tables (we were outside). And the kitchen should have known not to fire appetizers and mains almost simultaneously. Will we go back? Probably, as we are planning to go to LACMA soon, and we did prefer it to the prepackaged food options.
   

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   Anonymous

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2023

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   The quality of food at Ray's has gone down post COVID. It's still nice sit outside on Fridays during Jazz. Stick to the pizza and basic drinks.
   

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   TeresaM

   Exclusive

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 19, 2023

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   All of the staff was very friendly and attentive. Service was fast and food was delicious.
   

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   JoeSchmoe

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 18, 2023

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   I was at Rays last year in April & recall the food being much better than what 3 of us ordered there yesterday. The caesar salad was the boring version of a great classic, thai peanut salad =blah, tuna melt cheese wasn’t melted and whats with the blob of pickle relish in the middle of the sandwich? Blech- a couple of good pickle slices would’ve been tastier. On the up side, the pizza was passable. If you’re a bread pudding fan- Do Not Order It Here- you’ll be sadly disappointed maybe even angered by the unbalanced flavor which tasted only of wet egg (no spicing nor vanilla) and the texture that was a soggy mess. Our server was perfectly fine & had we complained there was probably nothing she could’ve done to make the food better. I’ve had great meals there in the past. Hopefully once the new building is opened, Ray’s or whatever new incarnation of it will hire a better chef who’ll oversee the quality & produce a nicer dining experience.
   

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   DavidK

   New York Area

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

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   Poorly managed, inattentive staff. The queue to enter for those with reservations was non-existent and ill-prepared. Unlikely to return. Perhaps there are good reasons, but no one showed any regard.
   

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    RobertR

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    Food was ok but uninspired. I cook better at home. Coffee was terrible.
    

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    Bonzzai

    Los Angeles

    44 reviews

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    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    Perfect place for lunch in a wonderful setting on a beautiful day in LA. Shared a thai peanut salad and a burger. Both were delicious and great to share. Service was perfect.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

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    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    Just getting together with friends for dinner and live jazz.
    

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    RonLA

    Los Angeles

    96 reviews

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    2.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    Strange night here. Seemed understaffed despite it being jazz night at LACMA. Everything took along time. Appetizers were very good but we all had salads for our mains and they were very disappointing. The Thai peanut salad was basically just cabbage, barely any peanuts and a bland dressing.
    

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    Katy

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    Menu is more restricted than prior years. Combined with less attractive presentations and quality it was not the enjoyable experience we have had before (2021 and 2022)
    

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    DeborahD

    Memphis/West TN

    17 reviews

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    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    Always a fun evening good food and great drinks and a lively Friday night crowd.
    

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    RichardS

    Los Angeles

    55 reviews

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    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

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    Nice restaurant with large outside seating area at LACMA. Food is simple, but better than average. The convenience of the location is the draw here.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

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    The experience is always pleasant and a perfect setting for live jazz and an excellent meal.
    

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    AltheaG

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

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    I attended the opening of Jazz night at LACMA 2023 and sat at a table which we have done in the past. But this time it took over an hour to receive our dinner order. By the time the food was delivered the second music set was almost ending, the music starts at 6 pm and ends at 7:50 pm. The food was ordered about 6:15 pm and received around 7:40 pm. We were told a few times the kitchen was backed up. Our waiter was gracious but it was a ridiculous wait time eventhough the seating area was not super crowded. Also it appears the menu changed and a favored seafood pasta dish was no longer available. The ambiance was great and live jazz is the draw. I had the fish and chips which was bland. My friend has the Steak frites and said it was tasty. Experiences can be a hit or miss, this time the food service was a "miss".
    

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    Roly

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

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    The fish and chips is delicious. Service efficient if a bit brusque. Lovely outdoor dining experience with tables spaced well apart.
    

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    Dustin

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

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    Seated earlier than reservation and waiter very attentive. Our party had tuna melt, meatball small plate, Greek salad with steak. All delicious.
    

    Ray’s and Stark BarResponded on April 18, 2023Really glad you had a positive experience, Dustin. Thanks for reviewing. Have a great day!
    

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    RobertK

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

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    Attentive service. Nice variety in the menu Delcious food attractively presented.
    

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    DesignBoss

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

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    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

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    This restaurant was a lovely dining experience when it first opened. Now it operates like an institutional cafeteria with hurried and unreliable table service. This is such a shame. I used to love dining or lunching here with friends and out of town guests. But I’ve had enough of its current state of being and I won’t return.
    

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    SGS312

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

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    This restaurant has really gone down in quality post Covid. It’s not a pleasant experience.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

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    The last two times I have gone, the restaurant is empty. Despite having a reservation, the process to be seated at one of the many empty tables is cumbersome. The first time no one saw me waiting to be seated, as the sign instructed me to do. The second time the iPad with the reservations was not working so rather than seat us anyway, they decided to hunt down a working iPad. Only one table in the entire place had people sitting at it (indoors) and we wanted an outdoor table (all of them were empty!).
    

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    GenieD

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

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    Poor quality salad, no additional hot water for tea, silverware after food served, has become same level as cafeteria experience just pricier
    

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    KatieO

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

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    Fantastic experience. The staff was excellent and so accommodating of our family. Food was excellent. I can’t wait to return.
    

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    Annie

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

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    i've liked their pizzas quite a bit in the past. currently they are not offering them. I quite disliked the tuna melt I had.
    

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    EricJ

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

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    Excellent service, and a great design. The food was a little expensive, for the smaller portions.
    

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    Scararm

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

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    Food and service were good to very good, but the wine markup was outrageous, charging $64. for a wine (Justin Sauvignon Blanc)that is available for as little as $14.99 is close to piracy.
    

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    MarthaS

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

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    Mary's chicken is always good here and the tuna melt was delicious. Nice place to meet a friend and chat.
    

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    Kirsten

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

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    Ray's and Stark has an extremely limited menu that is very overpriced for the quality and quantity of foid that is served. Their website shows pictures of flatbread pizzas but their are no pizzas on their actual menu. This is very misleading!! We ordered the spaghetti with meatballs. It was served luke warm. The sauce was mediore and the meatballs were flashed cooked from a frozen bag. I've had better frozen meatballs from.the grocery store. The other entree was the melon, tomato and burrsta cheese salad. It was interesting with nice presentation. However, the cook got carried away with the spice they sprinkle on it. Overall, other than the convenience of the restaurant, I would recommend going somewhere else. Disappointing.
    

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    asbnsc

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

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    A very pleasant surprise! The food was excellent and the setting (outdoors) on the plaza wonderful. Only wish they had more heaters!
    

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    CAKdine

    Las Vegas

    70 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

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    Food and service were good. Will defiantly return when any LACMA.
    

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    cheri

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

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    On December 16th there was a problem with the door opening,so it took extra time to be seated. The staff performed wonderfully with the unexpected problem. The food was excellent and the service was exceptional.
    

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    Bill

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

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    The Brussels sprouts are amazing and the tomato soup is fantastic.
    

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    Brandi

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2022

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    Wait staff was fantastic, food was delicious, and overall love the retro vibes the restaurant gives!
    

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    katherineo

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

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    Nice, visually, but food took quite a while to arrive & our waiter seemed annoyed we were there. Food was meh.
    

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    dlhr

    Los Angeles

    59 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2022

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    Hosted family from out of state at the museum and then dinner. Food was great. Three of us ordered a daily special
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

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    Good food, relaxed meal with very good service
    

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    PeterF

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2022

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    Delicious food, limited menu. No longer serving their great pizza.
    

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